I've been GMing for about close to six months now I've read through a few of the source books and things, but there is one thing that still remains a mystery to me, fringe cults. What are they, who are they, I can't even venture a guess. What book would I find them in? I tried the 6th world wiki but there was no entry when I checked. Any help would be great.

Fringe cults would be truly extreme groups, like sub-cults of the Children of the Dragon who believe that all non-"dragon blooded" should be cleansed from the face of the earth or similar. Frequently they represent the truly extremist elements of more mainstream organizations like Humanis, TerraFirst!, or a magical group.

~J

Para nobilis
Bunch of elf posers that are back to nature types. Run around in furs with bows killing all elves that don't conform to their "enlightened path". Almost literally wanna be daisy eaters.

Once again, to my knowledge, none of them are actually elves. They have glue on ears. hosers

You might find inspiration from Threats and Threats 2, or create your own fringe group either via magic ways (create a magical group, from MitS) or mundane ways (like creating a gang...I believe Underworld might help you there).

What style of group would you looking for? Magical/Mundane? Conspiracy/Cult/Political Organization?

Heck, a fringe cult could also be simply the fans and roadies who follow a particular musician or band, although cult sometimes signifies a more religious aspect to the group's focus.

Trekkies and David Koresh

PETA crackheads.

Mary Kate and Ashley fan club?

Fringe cults can be harmless too. For example, in Seattle we have a local chapter of the Church of Elvis. Bunch of people get together on weeknights to dress up and sing Elvis songs. Pretty stupid, but they get their kicks.

Also, groups like Heaven's Gate (alien conspiracy) groups might fall into this category. X-files type of fans who've taken their sci-fi just a tad too serious.

Of course there's PAHA (People Against Hellhound Abuse)...

Refer to the joke thread about the hellhound with a gold tooth...

And then there's P.A.G.A.N.s

People
Against
Good
And
Normality

Just remember - when in the tank with the giant snake, make sure to have lots of phamecuticals on hand.

Dang Nomad! Is that a reference to something, 'cause I just don't get it.

You haven't seen Dragnet? Hang your head in shame man.

I did vote shameman for magician.