Supposedly the book was not meant to be widely distributed, but was stolen by a competing scholar Ayisha, who wished it available to all.

Officially the Camarilla denies the existence of the ancients, believing them long extinct, its Archons hunting and destroying Noddist lore.

In contrast, the Sabbat actively seeks Noddist lore in hopes of forestalling the return of the Antediluvians, viewing itself as an army set against them.

Fragments are widely distributed and well protected, as the secrets they contain may provide clues to the origin and fate of the kindred.

The book is planned to be re-printed by Renegade Game Studios in October 2022,[4] both in a standard release and a "deluxe artifact edition," which consists of replica scrolls and a tablet.