The Anchorites were a cabal devoted to the denial of the evils of the material world. Heavily influenced by Gnosticism and early Christian philosophy, they were founded in 1987 by the mage once known as Lucifer and other survivors burned by the world and the Mage War. They turned inward and focused on spiritual growth.
Since then they were involved themselves in the outside world only to lead others to the right path (i.e. abandonment of materialism and a life of asceticism). They tended to a small cult of like minded Sleepers, guiding them carefully to the light.
They were on good terms with the Guardians of the Veil but generally tolerated and ignored by the rest of the Concilium. The Seers of the Throne blew up their sanctum, killing most of their members.
Sigil: Gnostic Sun
Sanctum: A small renovated church on the west side of Chicago. The heavy stone building was plain but well tended and surrounded by vibrant garden. The inside was broken up into cells with Spartan amenities and numerous places for meditation. A Hallow was located in the main hall where light that filtered through a darkly colored glass bore with it supernal energies. A Demense lay in the same spot, tied to the Path of Scourging.
Members:
Pispir (male Mastigos Silver Ladder) [Deceased]
Pythia (female Thyrsus Silver Ladder) [Deceased]
Brother Thought (male Obrimos Free Council) [Deceased]
Tommyknocker (male Acanthus Silver Ladder)