Changes: Sanguinista

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"We were created in God's image, not the humans, and their flesh shall nourish yours. Their blood shall flow within you. For as the beetle nourishes the lark, so shall human nourish vampire."

―Dieter Braun to Bill Compton^[src]

The Sanguinista Movement is a faction of rebellious vampires that arose at some point after the Great Revelation. These vampires are opposed to mainstreaming, and desire to topple the Authority for its centuries of oppression. They also believe that vampires should dominate humans instead of coexisting in peace. According to Roman Zimojic the Sanguinista have made Russell Edgington into their hero after he ripped out a man's spine on live television. He has become the poster boy for the anti-mainstreaming movement, their "Osama Bin Laden".

The Sanguinistas believe in the literal interpretation of the Vampire Bible, which states that humans are nothing more than food or nourishment for vampires. It also goes on to state that any form of relationship between vampires and humans is blasphemy. They have been referred to as fundamentalists by The Authority, and they consider this way of thinking to be a dead end.

While the Authority and the Sanguinistas are considered to be opposites in belief, they do share a common belief in Lilith, who is considered to be the first vampire and is worshipped as a God.

History

Season 4

"There are factions inside the regime that have never been completely on board with the current agenda. Sheriff Northman knows what I'm talking about."

―Nan Flanagan to Bill and Eric^[src]

After being fired from both the American Vampire League and the Authority, Nan Flanagan seeks to join the budding rebellion in order to escape the "True Death", and attempts to persuade Bill Compton and Eric Northman into joining her. (And When I Die)

Season 5

"Yes I believe Vampires were made in God's image, I believe that mainstreaming is an abomination, and I believe that Lilith will rise from the blood and rip your blasphemes fucking heads off, and dance in your muck."

―Nora Gainesborough to Rosalyn Harris^[src]

Once Roman is staked and Salome, Russell and Nora take control of the Authority, all of the other authority members join the Sangunista movement. Some are willing and others do so out of fear. The exception is Dieter who is beheaded by Russell shortly after openly objecting.

Known Sanguinistas

Russell Edgington (destroyed)
Salome Agrippa (destroyed)
Rosalyn Harris (destroyed)
Kibwe Akinjide (destroyed)
Nora Gainesborough (formerly)
Steve Newlin
Nigel Beckford
Eric Northman (forcibly/formerly)
Bill Compton (destroyed/reborn)
Alexander Drew (destroyed)
Cat Ingerslev (destroyed)
YouTube Vampire (possibly/destroyed)