Many elders succumb to the Beckoning or enter hiding, and the rise of the Second Inquisition leaves the remaining sect leadership paranoid about relying on modern technology. A ban is placed and the Anarchs are blamed, as more elitist membership policies are levied and a prohibition on clanless vampires is enforced. Retribution is taken at the Conclave of Prague, when Theo Bell slays Hardestadt and the bulk of the Brujah finally join clan Gangrel in the Anarch Movement.

A large number of Banu Haqim vampires join the Camarilla following their schism and an agreement called the Odense Pact. Then, half of clan Lasombra and all of their clan leadership begin to join on a city-by-city basis, paying for their entry in service, staked Sabbat vampires, or more arcane prices. Chicago is the first domain where such a deal is attempted.