Order of Aurelius
The Order of Aurelius are a cult that features in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
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History
The Order of Aurelius was a cult of Vampires that were founded by a figure known as Aurelius who wrote prophecies of the future. (Episode: Never Kill A Boy on the First Date)
It was then that the appointed century long event known as the Harvest was ready to commence. The Master selected Luke to be his Vessel where the vampire was branded with his symbol and sent to feed on humans. Those drained had their life essence sent to the Master to empower him to break the barrier holding him at the Hellmouth. (Episode: The Harvest)
The surviving vampires of the Order of Aurelius sought to kill the Slayer Buffy Summers on the Night of Saint Vigeous. It was decided that whoever killed her would then take the place of the Master of the new leader of their number. (Episode: School Hard)
Overview
Its members were also known as the Brethren of Aurelius. (Episode: Never Kill A Boy on the First Date)
Among their strongest were a trio of warrior vampires known as the Three who were known for being very strong and very proud. (Episode: Angel)
One important time was the Night of St. Vigeous was considered a holy time when the vampires conducted a feast. It was named after a vampire who led a crusade of his kind as they swept through Edessa, Harran, and points east. The event involved the unholy ones scourge themselves for three nights into a fury that culminated in a savage attack on the night itself. (Episode: School Hard)
The Anointed One according to prophecy was said to be responsible for leading the Slayer to hell. (Episode: Prophecy Girl)
Members
- Master :
- Anointed One :
- Darla :
- Zachary :
- Absalom :
- Luke :
- Jesse :
Notes
- The Order of Aurelius were created by Joss Whedon and featured in the setting of Buffy-Angel.
Alternate Versions
In other media
Video games
- In Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the Order of Aurelius appeared in the setting of the 2002 non-canon X-Box video game. Spike took the remnants of the cult and brought them together after receiving orders from the Old One Laibach of the Abyss.
Appearances
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer:
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