Cyrodiil Vampyrum Order

The Cyrodiil Vampyrum Order is Cyrodiil's native vampire clan. A ruthlessly effective sanguipolitical faction, the Order has monopolized vampirism within the province, ousting all other bloodlines. Members are experts of concealment and political manipulation, having infiltrated almost every other faction in Cyrodiil for their own gain. The nobility, administrative court, and Mages Guild are especially corrupted. The Order is few in numbers, as it uses its ensconced position to "recruit" only those it deems advantageous – powerful politicians, skillful diplomats, resourceful spies, etc. Their presence semi-accepted in the Imperial political sphere, some Imperials work their entire life to catch the attention of the vampire elders. The Order considers itself far superior to provincial bloodlines, and demands a strict policy of discretion and civility of its members.

The Order worships two main patrons: Molag Bal, who brought forth the Bloodmatron Lamae to spite Arkay, and Clavicus Vile, who taught them the arts of concealment and social manipulation, and who helps them control their blood craving.

Since these vampires are so adept at concealment, they see no need to hide in caverns or ruins far from civilization. Most vampire lairs are in the cities, usually located in or underneath the luxurious houses of infected plutocrats. Vampires either reside here, close to their faction services and blood cattle, or as individual undercover agents in any number of locations.

The true name of the Vampyrum Order is a mystery, and it is often believed that some members of the Order have forgotten it altogether.

Appearances
While they are not seen in Oblivion, it is highly theorized that Janus Hassildor, Seridur, and Jakben are members of the Order.