By any measurement, the Hessianite Family was already close to the top of the Blood Clan's food chain in the city. Although a pretty young vampire family, under the wise and diplomatic leadership of its head, the Hessianites rose to prominence very quickly, just a tad behind the Lucasian and Bethanosian Families—well, that was what Hessiana said anyway. They controlled a large area in the eastern part of the sanctuary and this was their stronghold. Only those sanctioned were allowed to enter the area.
That was the one-sided story from the Blood Clan maiden who had a loose screw. But since she told it with such seriousness, let's give her the benefit of doubt.
