Lore: Anarch x1

You know that the Anarch movement stands for the right of Cainites to act as their own

self-governing entities, without complete subservience to elders. (LotN [Rev]: 255-256)

You know that the Anarch movement is technically a sub-sect of the Camarilla.

You are aware that the movement is made up primarily of Neonates and Ancillae, who

often identify with mortal gang/biker culture and are more prone to adopting

uncommonly nomadic lifestyles for Kindred. (GttA: 195-213; LotN [Rev]: 255-256)

You know that a high percentage of Anarchs tend to be drawn from Clan Brujah. (GttA:

22-24; LotN [Rev]: 30; VtM [Rev]: 68)

You know about the Second Anarch Revolt (and hence can assume there was a First

Anarch Revolt), and of the existence of the West coast Anarch Free State, even if it has

fallen. You know who Jeremy MacNeil is. (CbB: 17-19, 64-65; CbB [Rev]: 26-30; GttA:

22-24)

You are familiar with the concept of a Baron (the rough Anarch equivalent of a Prince)

and with the concept of baronies. You understand that a Baron usually doesn't quite

possess the political clout of a Prince, and that they are not by necessity the eldest or most

powerful Cainite in the local Sect. (GttA: 50-52)

You know that Anarch gangs often engage in elaborate hazing rituals, although this

practice has fallen out of practice somewhat since the late 90s.

You know how to play a game of Nines. (It's like paintball... only with .9 mm pistols.)

(GttA: 72)

Lore: Anarch x2

You have heard of the First Anarch Revolt, wherein neonate "Anarchs" across Europe

rose up and diablerized or killed their elders, and of the Inquisition, and know that both

the Sabbat and Camarilla formed as a result of them. You know that the Camarilla is a

union of elders and Anarch apologists and the Sabbat are the remaining Anarchs who

refused to capitulate. (LotN [Rev]: 18; VtM [Rev]: 44, 65, 82)

You know the story of the Second Anarch Revolt in detail, which started when Brujah

Jeremy MacNeil was unjustly beaten by Toreador Prince Don Sebastian's men in 1944,

precipitating mass riots, the death of Toreador Prince Don Sebatian and the eventual

formation of the Free State. You are aware that the Free State has pretty much disbanded

with the Cathayan invasion and the formation of the New Promise Mandarinate. (CbB:

17-19, 64-65; CbB [Rev]: 26-30; GttA: 22-24)

You know of various loose positions within Anarch culture, such as: Emissaries, who are

diplomats who negotiate between Anarchs and other political groups; Sweepers (also

called proctors, Sherlocks or abaci), who are Anarch census takers of a sort; and

Chameleons (also called Bonds, moles or subs), who are Anarch moles in positions of

power in other Sects. (GttA: 53-55)

You know that East Coast Anarchs tend to be less politically active (i.e. less inclined

toward burning shit down), and tend to focus more on intellectual pursuits than their

Western counterparts. You know that this occassionally also gives Anarchs of the West

Coast the perception that they are not as effective as they are (i.e. complete pussies).

(GttA: 120-125)

You have read such works as the Anarch Manifesto and the Status Prefectus.

You know most of the commonly employed hazing rituals used by Anarchs, and that they

often involve garnering the enmity of the local Prince.

You know that the Anarch movement has to some extent adopted the Brujah traditions of

Rants and Raves. (GttA: 69-70)

You know about the existence of the Anarch Railroad, which is a loose organization

which serves to ferry members of the movement to the Western states. (GttA: 128)

You know about most of the Anarch popular games that have been devised in addition to

Nines, such as Sixty-Nines, an unpleasant variant of Nines in which one participant

doesn't know it's a game; Bear-Baiting, the delicate art of goading elders to Frenzy in

Elysium while adhereing to the rules; LA Roulette, in which two Anarchs duke it out by

hitting one another with a bat until one concedes; and Gotcha, wherein you try to

convince a mortal that he's accidentally killed you. (GttA: 69-70)

Lore: Anarch x3

You are cognizant of the details regarding the formation of the Sabbat and Camarilla, and

have read the Treaty of Thorns. You hear that the initial wave of the revolt was sparked

by the attempted assassination of Hardestadt by a Brujah Anarch named Patricia

Boilingbroke. You know about the concept of "The Return" as pertaining to those first-

wave Anarchs who allied with the Camarilla. (GttA: 12-20)

You know a great deal about not only the formation of the Free State, but also have a

clear idea of what factors led to it's decline. You are aware of the initial problem of

factional gang wars, of Tara's defection back to the Camarilla in 1998, and of the

culmination of other circumstances which led to the Cathayan invasion of San Fransisco

and the disastrous Telegraph Hill incident in 2000, which ended in MacNeil's death.

(CbB: 17-19, 64-65; CbB [Rev]: 26-30; GttA: 22-24)

You know about several of the gangs that still populate the former Free State, and are

familiar with stories of both the Sons of Crypts and the Avengers (or the Blood) who

between them controlled most of the region in the later half of the century. You know

further that many of the infamous LA riots were employed as fronts for massive Kindred

gang wars.

You know about the existence of the Anarch Free Press (the Freep), an electronic

intellectual newsletter started by Anarch Ventrue, Theodore Bunting. You can probably

get access to an issue with a little work. (GttA: 124)

You know that the Anarch Railroad is almost hopelessly infested with Camarilla agents,

due to it's lack of central organization. (GttA: 128)

You've heard about the personal war waged by former Nosferatu Justicar Petradon

against the Anarch movement, and are aware that many member of the Camarilla suspect

that his assasination in 1997 was a result of agitated members of the movement. (VtM

[Rev]: 66)

You know about some of the major names in the movement and it's history aside from

MacNeil and Garcia, such as Louis Fortier, Crispus Attucks and Smiling Jack. (CbB: 64,

66)

Lore: Anarch x4

You know the common differences in fashion and style between East and West coast

Anarchs and can usually identify one from the other.

You've heard about some of the stranger philosophical theories that have been connected

to the movement, such as the Libertas theory and Laecanus' interpretation of Caine as the

first Anarch.

You know about various smaller movements within the Sect proper, such as the Liberty

Club in Boston, a small elitist salon group with little weight outside the Northeast; the

Anarch Free State Militia, a collection of militant radicals who are attempting to use

guerilla tactics to route Cathayan and Camarilla invasion into the former Free State; and

the Seattle Committee, a group of recruiters seeking to galvanize disparate Anarch

support for the Free State and unify the movement somewhat. (GttA: 124-125, 130)

You know about some of the less well-known names in the movement, such as Andrea

Parker, the cliquish Toreador founder of the Liberty Club; and Malloc, a well known

Nosferatu radical and Freep writer who makes outlandish claims that the Camarilla and

New Promise Mandarinate are making attempts to ally for the sake of completely

destroying the remaining Free State. (GttA: 122-124)

Lore: Anarch x5

If it has to do with the Free State, you've probably heard of it. You know about Garcia

and Forteirs allegiance with the Cathayan government,and have heard hushed rumors that

MacNeil and Attucks might still be alive. You have some inkling that Sabbat interests

might be affecting the California situation and you're aware that the Seattle Committee is,

in factm backed (at least in terms of finances and arms) by Cicatriz, the Bishop of

Tijuana. (GttA: 130)

You've noticed a trend in a lot of Free State stories regarding the mention of a gold-

haired demon, and you're beginning to get suspicions regarding who was actually behind

the Revolt.

Lore: Camarilla x1

You have been told that the Camarilla was created for the purpose of protecting all

Kindred from the threat of mankind through the institution of the Masquerade. (LotN

[Rev]: 17; VtM [Rev]: 39-42)

You are familiar with and can recite the six traditions. (LotN [Rev]: 17; VtM [Rev]: 39-

42)

You know that the Brujah, Ventrue, Malkavians, Noseferatu, Tremere and Toreador are

the six Clans who are formally aligned with the Camarilla, and are aware that the Gangrel

used to be the seventh. (LotN [Rev]: 18)

You know that each Camarilla Domain is ruled by a Prince, and that within that region

his/her word is Law. You know that only the Prince can grant the right of Destruction, the

right of Creation, and/or formal recognition within his Domain. (LotN [Rev]: 218-219;

VtM [Rev]: 35-37)

You know all of the basic posts held under a Camarilla Princeship. These include: the

Seneschal, who serves as the Prince's right hand and manages the mundane affairs of the

Domain; the Keeper of Elysium, who is responsible for maintaining the sanctity of any

given Elysia; the Harpies, who arbitrate and record status and boons; the Sheriff, who is

responsible for maintaining the laws of the Domain; and the Scourge, who has the

unpleasant task of tracking down and killing unrecognized Kindred within the area.

(LotN [Rev]: 218-220, VtM [Rev]: 38)

You know that a Primogen stands as representative for their Clan in a Domain, and that

an assembled Primogen Council advises the Prince on matters of State. (VtM [Rev]: 37-

38)

You know about the existence of the Inner Circle, a secret cabal who supposedly

comprise the ruling elite of the Camarilla; the Justicariate, a group of six representatives

for the Camarilla Clans who form the public face of Camarilla authority and report

directly to the Inner Council; and the Archons, spies, investigators and agents in the

service of a Justicar. (LotN [Rev]: 17, 221; VtM [Rev]: 44, 65-67)

You know what that the Blood Hunt, also called the Lex Talonis, is an irrevocable decree

which requires all members of a Domain to work to bring a Kindred to final death. (VtM

[Rev]: 42)

You know about the tradition of Elysium, a location or group of locations that are

considered to be under a "Pax Vampirica" of sorts. You know that Elysia are considered

neutral ground and that no violence or destruction of "art" may take place upon such

grounds. (VtM [Rev]: 43)

You know that a Conclave is a massive gathering of all Camarilla vampires in an area for

a particular purpose, and that only a Justicar can call one. (LotN [Rev]: 18; VtM [Rev]:

66)

You understand the basic idea of the prestation system, and understand what boons are.

(LotN [Rev]: 220-221)

Lore: Camarilla x2

You have heard of the First Anarch Revolt, wherein neonate "Anarchs" across Europe

rose up and diablerized or killed their elders, and of the Inquisition, and know that both

the Sabbat and Camarilla formed as a result of them. You know that the Camarilla is a

union of elders and Anarch apologists and the Sabbat are the remaining Anarchs who

refused to capitulate. You also know that the Assamites were heavily involved in the

affair, although they did not join either Sect. (VtM [Rev]: 44, 65)

You know that several of the Traditions carry over from a time prior to the Camarilla's

inception, where Domain was more of an individual affair, and hence have changed in

interpretation over the centuries. You know in particular that the Masquerade was taken

from the legendary Laws of the Night as prescribed by Caine.

You can name all of the current Justicars. They are: Jaroslav Paschek (Brujah), Maris

Streck (Malkavian), Cock Robin (Nosferatu), Madame Guil (Toreador), Anastasz Di

Zagreb (Tremere) and Lucinde (Ventrue). You know that they're ruling on Camarilla law

is final, save for dictates from the Inner Circle, a mysterious group which allegedly also

has one representative for each Clan. You know that the Inner Council meets once every

thirteen years in Venice and that it is during this meeting that the new Justicariate is

elected. (LotN [Rev]: 17, 221; VtM [Rev]: 67)

You know how Archons usually operate, and know that each of them is attached (and

according to some rumors also blood bound) to one particular Justicar. (LotN [Rev]: 17,

221; VtM [Rev]: 66)

You know how the prestation system works in practice fairly well and have a good idea

of what actions generally require what boons. (LotN [Rev]: 220-221)

You are familiar with the position of the Whip, a sort of vice-Primogen who serves as a

general gopher for the Primogen they serve and helps to keep their assembled Clan in

line. (LotN [Rev]: 219; VtM [Rev]: 38)

You know that diablerie is almost universally condemned by the Camarilla and that by

the dictates of the Inner Council, the only time at which it is always acceptable is when

the diablerist is the Sire of the victim, and the act takes place during a formal blood hunt.

You know that exceptions are rumored to have been made here and there in instances of

war. (VtM [Rev]: 226)

You have heard of the Red List, a compilation of Kindred wanted dead by the whole Sect

(called anathema) who are considered to be under the Lex Talonis in every domain, and

you know roughly whose on it.

You know that the office of the Scourge is a relatively new one, and that it is rumored to

be the result of increasing Noddist sentiment within the Sect.

You have at least heard, in passing, of legendary Camarilla vampires, such as Hardestadt,

the Ventrue elder credited with coming up with the original idea for the Camarilla, and

Rafeal de Corozon, the Toreador who popularized the idea of the Masquerade in it's

current former (GC1: 62)

Lore: Camarilla x3

You are cognizant of the details regarding the formation of the Sabbat and Camarilla, and

have read the Treaty of Thorns, a document dating back to 1493, when the founding

members of the Sect met near the village of Thorns with Anarch officials to officially end

the Anarch Revolt. You hear that the Camarilla's formation was sparked by the attempted

assassination of Hardestadt by a Brujah Anarch named Tyler, and you further know that

the Camarilla was formed by the elders not only to provide a haven from the fires of the

Inquisition but also in the hopes of subduing the rebellious Anarchs. (GC1: 12)

You can name all of the original founding members of the Camarilla who were present

for the formal formation of the Sect in 1450, and who comprised the original Inner

Council. They are: Adana de Sforza (Brujah), Milov Petrenkov (Gangrel), Camilla Banes

(Malkavian), Josef von Bauren (Nosferatu), Rafeal de Corzon (Toreador), Mistress

Fanchon (Tremere) and Hardestadt himself (Ventrue). You have no idea if any of them

still remain alive, awake and in power. (GC1: 51-61)

You know that the Traditions (save the Masquerade) may, in fact, vary greatly in their

application based on the whims of a particular Prince, although the Inner Circle and

Justicariate always have final say.

You know that the position of Prince was in fact a carry over from earlier times in which

the eldest vampire would have a sort of de facto rule over a Domain, and that the post

was formally ratified to be what it is today after an Anarch committed a gross breach of

the the Masquerade in 1743, pampleteering publically against elder Kindred society. (The

Anarch was naturally killed.) (VtM [Rev]: 35)

You know that the Primogen Council was based upon the Primogeniture Assembly

established by Prince Jürgen of Magdeburg in the Dark Ages. You know that the role of

Primogen within a Court can vary vastly from Domain to Domain, and that some

Primogen Councils may rival the local Prince in power.

You know all of the positions held in relation to Primogen and their Councils. These

include: the Myrmidons, who acts a a Prmogen's personal bodyguard (You're aware that

Myrmidon is an archaic word for Archon in some circles); the Scribe, who acts a

Primogen's personal secretary; and the Steward, who tends to the meeting place of the

assembled Primogen.

You are aware that the Gangrel exodus was instigated by former Justicar Xavier,

although his motivations still remain a mystery.

You know the names of all of the founding members of the Camarilla who met at Thorns,

as well as a few glimpses of their personal history.

You are aware of and have read (if applicable) the Treaty of Tyre made with Clan

Assamite and the Promise of 1528 made with Clan Giovanni. You are also aware that an

initial offer was extended to Clan Setite to join the Camarilla but it was declined. (CbSe

[Rev]: 27-28)

You know that the nascent Camarilla was nearly destroyed in 1595, when Toreador

Justicar Jean-Paul Pierre LaMont turned traitor and allied with the Sabbat. Apparently a

covert attack was planned for a meeting of the Inner Council based on LaMont's

information, although it was averted at the last second.

You know that all Justicars must submit to an oath of station before appointment.

You have a fair idea of how each Justicar stands politically. You know that Streck and

Paschek tend to be fairly conservative; that Guil is often considered unnecessarily

inhumane (even though she is the only Justicar to remain from the previous election) and

that Di Zagreb was widely considered a compromise choice, and wields significantly less

power within the Justicariate.

You have heard political rumblings relating to the idea of appointing a seventh Justicar.

You know that there is a heavily idealistic but very small bloc backing the assignment of

a Justicar ex Miscellanea, who would tend to "minority" Clans, such as defected Setites,

Samedi, Lasombra, Caitiff and such. You are also aware that the small defection of

Schismatic Camarilla Assamites may have the clout to swing an Assamite Justicar.

You know of a few of the more famous public Archons by name. These include: Theo

Bell (Brujah Archon to Justicar Paschek, leader of the assault on New York in 1999),

Vidal Jarbeaux (Toreador Archon to Justicar Guil) and Ferderico DiPadua (Nosferatu,

prevented the assult led by LaMont in 1595).

You're familiar with the entire current listing of Anethema and, have heard that the

Camarilla employs a secret group of Archons known as the Alastors to hunt them down.

You know that this group was apparently founded in part by Justicar Lucinde.

You have heard of a few other Archon groups in addition to the Alastors. You are aware

of the informal "Dogcatchers" who specialize in Lupine surveillance and control, the E

Division, which looks into paranormal and as of yet unexplained supernatural

phenomena, the Josians, who are tasked with infiltrating and rooting out Gehenna cults,

and the Quaesitors, a Tremere-only group of blood magic specialists.

You know the various types of conclaves that are often called, and are aware that Princes

and elders may be tried for crimes at some, although these are normally small affairs.

(VtM [Rev]: 66)

You have at least heard, in passing, of famous Camarilla Vampires, such as: Karsh, the

Gangrel "warlord" of the Camarilla and arch-rival to Xaviar; Queen Anne Bowsley of

London, Prince of one of the bulwark Domains of the Sect, who managed to oust her also

famous predecessor, Mithras; and Carlak, Prince of Prague, and a former candidate for

Brujah Justicar.

Lore: Camarilla x4

You know that some Primogen Council's have members of non-Camarilla affiliated Clans

appointed to them (most notably Gangrel and Assamites) and that in some rare

circumstances, a Primogen Council (in this case called a jurta) rules a Domain in the

absence of a Prince.

You have a basic rundown of several Justicar's histories and personal leanings. You know

that Cock Robin famously helped to depose the tyrannical Prince Warwick. You know

that Paschek currently holds a private feud with Di Zagreb. You also know that Guil's

past is sketchy at best...

You are aware of some of the details regarding the deaths/disappearances of some of the

previous Justicars. You know that Petradon (Nosferatu) was assassinated by an unknown

party, and there is some suspicion on the Anarchs. You also know that Michaelis

(Ventrue) was assassinated by the Setite Kemintiri, who currently heads the Red List.

You know of several public Archons by name, including some fairly obscure ones. These

include: Frederick Lilac (the Samedi Archon of Justicar Robin), and Ilyana Ravidovich,

and Gracie Velasquez (Nosferatu Archon, great-great-grandchilde of DiPadua).

You are aware of the title of Praetor as an imformal and temporary position of leadership

amongst Archons. You know that Archon Bell held this position during the battle for

New York, and that Archons DiPadua, Petrova, and Kleiss have also held the title.

You know that the word "Archon" originally was introduced by a utopian Brujah

movement back in the dark ages to indicate somebody who was the catspaw of an elder.

You are familiar with the position of a Servire, an Archon's personal assistant. You know

that many Archons start out their career as Servires.

You are aware of the how the Alastors' function. You know that Alastors report directly

to the Inner Council, and not to the Justicariate. You know the difference between a Red

Alastor and a regular Alastor, and that all members of this order possess "the trophy" a

symbolic tattoo on one hand.

You are very well informed as to how Archon groups function. You know that the E

Division is a recent branch instituated by former Tremere Justicar Schreckt, and that it is

generally composed of younger Archons. You know that the Quaesitors are widely

distrusted and that virtually none are permitted to serve under the Tremere Justicar. You

have heard unsettling rumors relating to covert motives from the Josians...

You have heard of "Dopplegangers," Archons assigned to undergo heavy conditioning

and to impersonate Kindred surrounding targeted individuals or groups.

You are familiar with the ability to call for "Trial by Ordeal" at a conclave, and know that

one can always contest the decision through either completing an impossible task or

beating a selected combatant in a duel. (VtM [Rev]: 66)

You have heard tell of gulags: underground holding cells, bomb shelters and caches

where condemned Kindred are kept staked to be tortured or to await execution. You

know that most Archons deny they exist.

You have heard of the Boon Extremis, a boon which can never be repaid and is only

offered in the most dire of circumstances.

Lore: Camarilla x5

You not only have a ton of info on each Justicar, but you can also generally name the all

public Archons associated with them. You know that Streck often travels under the

assumed name "Thomas Pynche". You know that Lucinde was Michaelis' former lover

and that for some time she must have also paid her attentions to Kemintiri (who was

impersonating him). You also know that the less that is said about Madame Guil and her

lovers, the better...

You are aware that there is a growing Noddist sentiment in the upper echeleons, and that

many Camarilla elders take Gehenna more seriously than they are willing to give lip

service to. You know that the Josians are also employed to retrieve data on the possible

validity of Gehenna, and to keep it out of public sight.

You have heard rumor that there was at one point a Sabbat infiltrator on the Inner

Council, and that this drastically effected Camarilla politcs during the 18th century. You

hear that this is the cause of at the death of at least one Justicar, although the matter has

very much been hushed up.

In spite of the general secrecy of the group, you are able to identify several Alastors, and

you also know the technique by which they receive their tattoo.

You have heard of "The Eyes", a secert division of Camarilla agents, who like the

Alastors, answer only to the Inner Council and serve as their spies.

You have a good guess as to who sits now on the Inner Circle and how they will move

with regard to internal decisions.

Lore: Sabbat x1

You know that purpose of the Sect is to battle against the machinations of elder Cainites,

and that the Camarilla is supposedly the pawn of these ancients according to Sect

propaganda. (LotN [Rev]: 18; LotN:SG [Rev]: 7; VtM [Rev]: 44, 82-83)

You are aware that Clans Lasombra and Tzmisce make up the majority and ruling class

of the Sabbat. (LotN [Rev]: 18; VtM [Rev]: 82-83)

You are familiar with the basic functioning of a pack and it's positions (Ductus, Priest,

Abbot) (VtM [Rev]: 82-83)

You have an idea of the political structure outside of the pack unit, and can give rough

descriptions of the functions of the Bishops, Arch-Bishops, Cardinals, Prisci, Templars

and Regent. (LotN [Rev]: 222; VtM [Rev]: 82-83)

You can name a few of the more common auctoris ritae, such as the high holidays

(Festivo dello Estinto and Palla Grande), Fire Dances or the Wild Hunt. (LotN [Rev]:

222-225)

You know of the Vaulderie, and that it is used to ritually bind packs together through

something that resembles the blood bond. You are aware that, in addition to creating the

Vinculum, the Vaulderie is capable of breaking existing blood bonds. (LotN [Rev]: 224-

225)

You are aware of the alternate and alien moralities known as the Paths of Enlightment,

and you know that these are wildly espoused by the Priests of the Sabbat and widely

practiced throughout the Sect as a means of overcoming the limitations that human

morality might place on the Sect's goals. (VtM [Rev]: 286-295)

You know that the current Regent of the Sabbat is Toreador antitribu Melinda Galbriath.

Lore: Sabbat x2

You have been told of the Antediluvians, and of the threat they pose. You have heard of

the First Anarch Revolt, wherin neonates across Europe rose up and diablerized or killed

their elders (the Tzimisce and Lasombra Antediluvians supposedly included), and you

know that both the Sabbat and Camarilla formed as a result of it. (LotN [Rev]: 18; VtM

[Rev]: 44, 65, 82)

You are aware of the Code of Milan, and that it supposedly codifies the Sabbat's aims,

although you don't necessary know it's exact history.

You have heard some stories regarding the various Sabbat civil wars in North America,

and have heard that a great deal of the Sects holdings in the United States were lost as a

result.

You have heard of the various major political camps within the Sabbat, such as: the

Status Quo; the Moderates; the Loyalists, who wish to adhere to the original intents of the

first Anarch movement and seek freedom from elder oppression; and the Ultra-

Conservatives, who believe the purpose of the Sabbat should be the battle against the

Antediluvians alone, and have little regard for individual liberty in this war.

You can name most of the auctoris ritae and a few of the ignobilis ritae. (LotN [Rev]:

222-225)

You have heard of the Inquisition, a group which scours the Sabbat for signs of heresy

and infernalism, and of the Black Hand, an elite guild of assassins and spies.

You are aware that the Tremere antitribu used to be a part of the Sect, but all seemingly

disappeared over a short span of time.

You are familiar (in basic theory) with some of the more common Paths of Enlightment

found within the Sabbat, such as the Path of Caine, a Path which concerns itself with

Noddist teachings and instructs it's followers to hold Caine as the example of the ideal

vampire; the Path of Cathari, the Path of Cathari, a Path based loosely on the Albegensian

heresies of the middle ages, which extols vice and indulgence in the physical world; the

Path of Death and the Soul, a Path based arround the ungoing meticulous study of death

and the dying; the Path of the Feral Heart, a Path based on the predatory nature of

Cainites and the full embrace of their animal instincts; the Path of Honorable Accord, a

Path based around concepts of codified ethics and fealty; and the Path of Power and the

Inner Voice, a Path based around the acquisition of power and the importance of

individual ambition. (LotN-SG [Rev]: 76-83, 86-90, 93-95; GttS [Rev]: 127-134, 137-

141, 144-146; CtB: 33-35, 43-61, 82-86)

You have heard of the Path of Evil Revelations, in which a vampire pledges obediance to

an infernal overlord in both an attempt to stave off the advances of the Beast and in

exchange for demonic powers. You have heard that infernalists are sometimes capable of

learning a damned form of blood magic known as Dark Thaumaturgy. You know that

followers of this Path are considered heretics to the Sect and ought be executed very very

very soon. (LotN-SG [Rev]: 90-93; GttS: 141-144; CtB: 61-65)

You have at least heard, in passing, of legendary Sabbat vampires, such as: Gratiano de

Veronese, the Lasombra credited with diablerizing the Lasombra Antediluvian; and

Lugoj Blood-breaker, the Tzimisce creator of the Vaulderie who is credited with

diablerizing the Tzimisce Antediluvian.

Lore: Sabbat x3

You are fairly cognizant of the details regarding the formation of the Sabbat and

Camarilla, and have read the Treaty of Thorns.

You are intimately familiar both with the Code of Milan and its addenda (added in 1933),

and realize that the document is somewhat controversial amongst the Loyalist faction.

You can name all thirteen of the auctoris ritae and several ignobilis ritae as well. (LotN

[Rev]: 222-225)

You have a fairly good idea of the history of all three Civil Wars and connected events

such as the Purchase Pact (the document which ended the Second Civil War, declaring a

cessation to internal conflict within the Sect) and the formal recognition of Panders

(which was the concession made to end the "Third Civil War" in NYC). You are aware

that the Black Hand remained neutral during each conflict.

You know how to recognize a Sabbat Inquisition team, and are aware of their general

modus operandi.

You are aware of the basic structure of the Black Hand, and know that they are ruled by a

council of four Seraphim who answer directly to the Regent. You also know that one of

the Seraphim, Djuhah, has recently started forming Black Hand only packs called

columns.

You have heard of the Order of St. Blaise, a group which originated in the Dark Ages in

humrous reaction to Saint veneration (St. Blaise was the Saint who protected one agianst

maladies or attacks to the throat). The group now operates to extend Sabbat influence

within the Catholic Church.

You've heard a bit more of the history of the Tremere antitribu and of Goratrix, and are

aware of their extinction.

You have heard a few rumors regarding Sabbat specific Bloodlines, although you haven't

heard much.

You are aware that the Tzimisce are said to have bred their ghouled serfs into bloodlines

known as Revanants, mortals who show the aspects of ghouldom at birth and without

ingesting vampiric blood.

You are familiar (in basic theory) with some of the Paths of Enlightment specific to the

two ruling Clans of the Sect. These are the Path of Metamophosis, the Tzimisce Path

focusing on transhumanist sentiments and bodily experimentation; and the Path of Night,

the signature Path of Clan Lasombra which calls for Cainites to act as pre-ordained

agents of evil. You have also heard of the Path of Redemption, which exhorts Cainites to

attempt to redeem themselves in the eyes of a Christian God and which is practiced

almost exclusively by the agents of the Inquisition. (LotN [Rev]: 76-77; CtB: 65-74, 86-

90; VtM [Rev]: 291-293)

You have at least heard, in passing, of famous Sabbat vampires such as: Sasha Vykos, a

famous Tzimisce Priscus known for his/her/its androgyny; and Vasantasena, the

Malkavian antitribu who turned to the Sabbat immediatedly after the Convention of

Thorns, claiming she had prophetic visions of Gehenna.

Lore: Sabbat x4

You know a detailed history of the First Anarch Revolt. You have heard multiple

accounts regarding various pre-Sabbat antitribu patricides.

You can probably recite the code of Milan by heart at this point, and are familiar with

many of the earlier variants of Sabbat manifesto it codified.

You've heard of internal, obscure and sometimes Clan specific groups, such as: the

Friends of the Night and the Children of the Dracon.

You have heard of the Path of Lillith, a Path dealing with the wisdom imparted through

various obscure writings and preaching enlightenment through pain, and know that it is

practiced within a few obscure corners of the Sect in spite of being regarded as heretical,

and even borderline infernalist. You have also heard of the Path which emphasizes

continuous predatory hunting of any and all weaker creatures as a means toward vampiric

evolution, and know that it's founder, Lord Wilkshire is a current Templar. (LotN-SG

[Rev]: 90-93; CtB: 62-65, 74-78; GttS [Rev]: 141-144)

If it's ritae, you've probably heard of it. (LotN [Rev]: 222-225)

You know of the existence of the Blood Brothers, the Kiyasd, and the Harbingers of

Skulls, although you don't have many details.

Lore: Sabbat x5

You've begun to unearth some unsettling rumors that the Lasombra and Tzimisce may

not have been as successful as they previously thought.

You're thoroughly familiar with the known history of the First Anarch Revolt and of the

Sabbat after it formation. You can rattle off a near continuous line of Regents, know a

detailed history of all three Civil Wars, and can comment extensively on most of the

major political shifts and events.

If it's ritae, you've definitely heard of it. (LotN [Rev]: 222-225)

You can name all thirty members of the Sabbat Inquisition and know that the group is

growing increasingly uncomfortable with the Black Hand, with whom it shares mutual

exclusivity of membership.

You are very well-informed as to the operations of the Black Hand. You are aware that

the group increasingly sides with the Ultra-Conservative faction, and might even have

heard unsettling rumors as to their motivations outside of the Sect.

You know that the Blood Brothers are a Bloodline of hive-minded Cainites created by

either the Tzimisce and now dead Tremere antitribu to serve as combat units.

You know that the Kiyasd are a Bloodline of scholars who seem to share characteristics

with the Lasombra, and more frighteningly the Wild Ones (Fae).

You know that the Harbingers of Skulls recently emerged and joined the Sect due to

some wrong previously committed against them, and that they have a reputation as

powerful necromancers.

You have heard a rumor that there is a way to break even the Vinculum.

Lore: Assamite x1

You know that the primary Assamite Disciplines are Celerity, Quietus and Obfuscate,

and that Quietus is unique to their Clan. (LotN [Rev]: 47; VtM [Rev]: 91)

You know that Assamites thirst unceasingly for Kindred vitae and that they have a

reputation being both serial diablerists and professional assassins. (LotN [Rev]: 47; VtM

[Rev]: 91)

You are aware that until recently, the Assamites had been placed under a curse by Clan

Tremere which physically prevented them from imbibing Kindred vitae. (LotN [Rev]: 46-

47; VtM [Rev]: 90; CbA: 15-16; CbA [Rev]: 26)

You have heard that the progenitor of the Clan is known as Haqim and that he has a

unique relation to his Clan in contrast to other Antediluvians. You know that there is

apparently more of a historical record following him, and he enjoys near god-like status

within the Clan's ideology. (CbA: 14-15; CbA [Rev]: 8-19; PGttLC: 16)

You know that the Clan follows a very rigid hierarchy and that it is centralized around a

location known as Alamut. (LotN [Rev]: 46; VtM [Rev]: 91)

You know that recently the Clan seems to have endured some sort of schism, and that a

sizable portion of Assamites joined (or have at least made arrangements with) the

Camarilla. (CbA [Rev]: 52-56)

Lore: Assamite x2

You know that Haqim was said to have been set up by the other Antediluvians as a judge

for their unruly childer, and that Assamites strive to carry out this imperative. (CbA

[Rev]: 106; PGttLC: 16)

You are aware that the Assamites have developed their own Path of Enlightenment,

known as the Path of Blood, which a great number of them follow, especially among the

Loyalist faction. You know that the Path of Blood emphasizes the cursed nature of

vampiric existence and calls the followers of Haqim to judge and eventually execute all

non-Assamite Cainites as impure. You know that it is from this path that the infamous

ritual diablerie practiced by Clan Assamite descends, as it is said to bring one closer to

Haqim. (CtB: 35-49; LotN [Rev]: 76-77; LS3: 52; VtM [Rev]: 288-289)

You know that the curse upon the Assamites was created by the Tremere at the end of the

First Anarch Revolt. (CbA: 15-16; CbA [Rev]: 26; VtM [Rev]: 90)

You are aware that there are, in fact, multiple castes of Assamites: Warriors, Viziers and

Sorcerers, and that each of them fulfill a different function within the Clan hierarchy.

You are aware that most Assamites which outsiders encounter are Warriors. (CbA [Rev]:

38-46; LotN [Rev]: 47; LS3: 59-61)

You are further aware that Assamite Disciplines listed in the first level of Lore apply only

to the Warrior caste. You know that the Viziers possess Auspex and the Sorcerers possess

Thuamaturgy rather than Celerity. (CbA [Rev]: 38-46; LotN [Rev]: 47; LS3: 59-61)

You know that the Clan is traditionally ruled by the eldest among them, and that

Assamites will generally defer to the eldest of their kind in a given city (sometimes called

the Castellan). You know that they are collectively ruled by the Eldest in Alamut,

sometimes known as the "Old Man." (CbA: 10, 23; CbA [Rev]: 33-34, LS3: 62)

You know and can recite the Laws of Haqim. (CbA [Rev]: 48-52)

You know that the Du'at is a tier of leadership advising the Eldest in Alamut, which

comprises of the three heads of the respective castes: the Caliph, head of the Warriors;

the Vizier or Fikiri, head of the Viziers; and the Amr, head Sorcerers. (CbA: 22-23; CbA

[Rev]: 34-36; LS3: 59-61)

You know that the silisia are a group that were supposed to directly serve the Du'at as

peace keepers and interpreters of Haqim's laws. (CbA: 22; CbA [Rev]: 36; PGttLC: 18-

19; LS3: 62)

You know that the schism occurred with the return of Ur-Shulgi, who claims to be the

chosen herald of Haqim. Since his return the Assamites have split into multiple camps.

They are: the Loyalists, who follow Ur-Shulgi; the Schismatics, who follow Al-Ashrad,

the former Amr of the Du'at; the antitribu, who have joined the Sabbat (also known as the

Unconquered or the Angels of Caine); and the Dispossessed, who claim no affiliation.

(CbA: 65; CbA [Rev]: 52-56; LS3: 53-54)

You know that an Assamite's skin gradually becomes darker over time, rather than paler.

Al-Ashrad is the notable exception. (VtM [Rev]: 90; CbA [Rev]: 40; CotN: 89)

You have heard of legendary Assamites such as: Izhim Ur-Baal, one of the Four Seraphs

of the Black Hand, present at the Convention of Thorns; Jamal, the former reigning eldest

in Alamut, destroyed by Ur-Shulgi; and Thetmes, current Caliph of Alamut. (CbA: 64;

CbA [Rev]: 34; LS3: 59)

Lore: Assamite x3

You have heard the stories of how Haqim created each caste in the Second City, of how

he founded Alamut from a solid mountain by striking it with his spear, and of how he

eventually left, disgusted with his childer's bickering. (PGttLC: 16-17; CbA [Rev]: 9-11)

You have heard some bizarre apocryphal legends that claim that Haqim was somehow

responsible for his own Embrace, and that he was opposed from the beginning to the

works of Khayyin (Caine) and his childer. You know that no modern loyalists in Clan

Assamite hold this viewpoint. (CbA: 13-14)

You know about the series of events in the First Anarch Revolt that led to the Tremere

curse and have probably read the Treaty of Tyre. You are aware that the Clan at the time

refused to capitulate and join the Camarilla. (CbA: 15-17; CbA [Rev]: 24-26; LotN

[Rev]: 46-47)

You know that prior to the lifting of the curse, Assamite sorcerers were said to have

created a ritual whereby one could create a false diablerie through the rarification of

accumulated blood, and this is why the warrior-assassins for so long accepted blood as

payment for their services and tithed it to their Sires. (LS3: 59)

You are aware that the "true" Path of Blood, sometimes classically referred to as the

Tariq el-Haqim, was not practiced in it's current "pure" form for a vast period of time, as

it largely fell out of practice in all regions save Alamut proper after the Clan's defeat

following the Second Anarch Revolt. You know that it has largely been revived due to

the return of Ur-Shulgi and the breaking of the Tremere Curse. (CtB: 35-39)

You have heard rumors that one of the major Paths of Enlightenment within the Sabbat

was created by Assamite antitribu. (CtB: 43)

You are familiar with the Council of Scrolls, an organization of the Sorcerer and Vizier

castes dedicated to assorted scholarly pursuits. You know that the Council holds fifteen

seats as follows: The Seat of sums, dedicated to mathematical pursuits; The Seat of

Copper and Lightening, dedicated to Electrical Science and Computer Technology; The

Seat of Mirrors, dedicated to surveillance and information transfer; The Seat of Storms,

dedicated to natural sciences; The Seat of the Book, dedicated to theology and

philosophy; The Seat of Fire and Steel, dedicated to weapons technology; The Seat of

Wheel, Whig and Oar, dedicated to transportation technology; The Seat of Glass and

Smoke, dedicated to chemistry and alchemy; The Seat of Mists, dedicated to spiritualism;

The Seat of Gold, dedicated to economic science; The Seat of Dust and Bone, dedicated

to archeology; The Seat of Wind and Stone, dedicated to mortal politics; The Seat of

Tongues, dedicated to linguistics; The Seat of Stars, dedicated to astronomy and

astrology, and the Seat of Flesh, dedicated to medicine. (CbA [Rev]: 39)

You are aware that there are slight abnormalities inherent to each of the castes, similar to

Clan flaws. You know that the Viziers tend to be maddeningly obsessive about their

specializations; that the sorcerers seem to be constantly imbued with the aura of their

blood magic; and that the warriors always show signs of diablerie (regardless of whether

or not they have performed the deed). (CbA [Rev]: 38-46)

You are aware of some of the terms used to describe ranks of the various castes. You

know that among Warriors, one can range from the rank of fida'i (a young initiate) to

rafiq (a self sufficient combatant). Among Viziers and Sorcerers, the ranking goes from

Aspirant (any scholar not yet proven) all the way to Full Master. (CbA [Rev]: 36-38;

LotN [Rev]: 46)

You have heard of the order of female warriors known as the Sisterhood of the Erinyes,

and of the "Thousand-Meter Club," an informal grouping of any Assamites who have

managed to kill another Kindred from a kilometer away or more. (CbA [Rev]: 56-57, 60)

You are aware that the antitribu made up the bulk of the Sabbat's elite fighting force, the

Black Hand. (CbA [Rev]: 54)

You are aware that the Assamites have been credited with embracing such historical

figures as Mata Hari (although this is disputed by the Ravnos). (CbA [Rev]: 98)

You have heard of the Heartsblood, a mystical well once rumored to be within Alamut. It

is said to bubble with the Cainite vitae of any and all Assamites who ever poured their

own blood into it as was once customary for pilgrims to Alamut. You know that in olden

times all Assamites were expected to make such a pilgrimage within the first seven years

of their Embrace. (CbA: 25; PGttLC: 18; LS3: 51, 54)

You have heard of the Leopards of Zion, a uniquely Jewish Assamite order. You also

know of the now defunct Spear of Destiny, a similar Christian group that was eliminated

in the Dark Ages. (LS3: 63)

You have at least heard, in passing, of famous Assamites such as: Djuhah, one of the four

Seraphs of the Black Hand, and the former disciple of Izhim Ur-Baal; Fatima al-Faqadi, a

famous high-ranking assassin among the warriors; and Tariq the Silent, a serial diablerist

who ranks amongst the most highly sought anathema of the Camarilla, and also serves as

a Dominion of the Black hand. (CbA: 66; CbA [Rev]: 95-96; KmW: 69-72)

Lore: Assamite x4

You have heard of the various Assamite conflicts with the Baali and how the Children of

Haqim apparently fought back infernalist forces bent on overtaking the Second City. You

have heard tell of how early Assamites would leave tokens of unleaved bread at the

battlesites when the Baali fell. You also know the story of how Ur-Shulgi originally

appeared in one of these battles, and that he is said to have single-handedly slain the

entire Baali force at that time. You have also heard tell of the battle of Chorazin, and

know that it is from the Baali, not Caine, that the Assamites acquired their original Clan

curse to thirst after Cainite blood. (CbBaali: 25; CbA [Rev]: 12-14, 22-23; LS3: 51-53)

You have heard further unsubstantiated legends that Haqim granted himself Cainite

lineage by slaughtering the King and Queen of En'esh (Enoch) and drinking of their

blood. You know that no other Cainite tradition recognizes these figures, who according

to the legend were two additional members of the Second Generation (CbA: 14)

You are aware that initiation onto the Path of Blood is no simple task, and that it requires

an initiate to meditate and study under a master for several months, feeding only off of

animals, and undergoing ceremonies seemingly reflective of Sufi ritual (which is what

has gained Path adherents the nickname "dervishes"). You know that all adherents to the

Path are supposed to be branded permanently with the Enochian glyph for death, and that

as they advance on the Path, other tattoos an symbols may be added to the pattern, often

using tools made from the fangs and claws of slain enemies. (CtB: 35-39)

You know that the Path of Caine is a result of "heretical" devotees of the Path of Blood

who chose to exalt the teachings of Caine over those of Haqim after uncovering certain

Noddist texts. You are aware that this movement has been said to have been one of the

bolstering forces on the Anarchs' side during the Anarch Revolt. You further know that

the large majority of modern practitioners of this Path of Enlightenment rank among the

Assamite antitribu. (CtB: 43-48)

You know all of the current members of the Council of Scrolls and have heard of Sarah

Schneier (Seat of Copper and Lightning) who was destroyed for her part in the Schism

under mysterious circumstances. (CbA [Rev]: 39, 99-100; Assamites.com)

You have heard that the Schismatics have digitally preserved the Alamut libraries which

Ur-Shulgi ordered sealed, and that great magical defenses have been put in place to

preserve them. (CbA [Rev]: 100)

You know that the Assamites superficial similarities to the historical assassin group

known as the Hashashin is not purely coincidental, and that the organization was said to

have been created by a rogue Assamite ghoul Hassan-i-Sabah, also known as the False

Haqim. (LS3: 62-63)

You know that the Heartsblood could be used to recall the blood of any Cainite who has

had their blood added to it, and that using this power, another Assamite could work

magic upon them from Alamut through this. You further know that it was said to grant

divine insight to any who drank of it. (CbA: 25; LS3: 76-77)

You have heard of the Web of Knives, an elite secret assassination organization within

the Clan, although you know little about them. (CbA [Rev]: 59-60; PGttLC: 217-218;

LS3: 62-63)

Lore: Assamite x5

You have heard any and all extant stories pertaining to Haqim, his teachings and his life,

and have probably read the entire corpus of his ascribed writings.

You have heard the complete story of Chorazin, and know of Izhim abd'Azreal, the first

Assamite to succumb to the curse. You also have heard rumors that Ur-Shulgi is working

on a way to break the curse of the Baali, in addition to the curse of the Tremere, and that

thus far he and Loyalist sorcerers have managed to procure some few charms and amulets

that seem to dissipate the hunger for Cainite vitae for a single lunar cycle. You have no

clue, however, as to how to go about obtaining such an artifact. (CtB: 38; LS3 53-54)

You know roughly how the Web of Knives operates, and have heard a fair amount of it's

history. You know the group has been around since at least the 12th century, and that the

process an initiate must go through requires seven years of service as a ghoul, and then

seven more years of training as a Cainite. You know that those who fail to pass the tests

set forth by the organization are killed and diablerized. (CbA [Rev]: 59-60; CbA [Rev]:

57-58; PGttLC: 217-218; LS3: 62-63)

Lore: Brujah x1

You know that the primary Brujah Disciplines are Celerity, Potence and Presence. (LotN

[Rev]: 31; VtM [Rev]: 69)

You know that all Brujah are creatures of passion, and that they have more trouble

fending off the Beast than other Kindred. (LotN [Rev]: 31; VtM [Rev]: 69)

You know that the legendary Clan Antediluvian was known simply as Brujah, although

there is often mention of his childe Troile along with him. (CbB: 14-15; CbB [Rev]: 13-

16; PGttHC: 18)

You know that in former times, the Brujah were allegedly philosopher kings of old, as

scholarly as they were war-like. This seems to shine through a little less in their modern

incarnation. (LotN [Rev]: 30; VtM [Rev]: 68)

You have heard of fabled Carthage, and that it is said among the Clan to have been a sort

of Brujah-governed utopia, where vampires and mortals lived together in harmony. (CbB

[Rev]: 17-18; PGttHC: 20-21)

Even if you're not from the West coast, you're aware of the existence of the former

Anarch Free State and you know that the Brujah had a major impact on it. (CbB: 17-19;

CbB [Rev]: 26-30; GttA: 22-24)

You have heard of the "Call to Arms", and know that a Brujah can generally expect Clan

solidarity if one is called. (LotN [Rev]: 31)

You know what Rants and Raves are, and what to expect from them. (CbB: 25-30; CbB

[Rev]: 39-44)

Lore: Brujah x2

You are aware of the tradition that Brujah was generally stoic, whereas Troile was fiery

and passionate. You have further heard that Troile diablerized Brujah, and that his/her

punishment for this was his/her subsequent rage. You have heard further that all modern

Brujah descended from Troile, which is where they inherited their weakness. You are

also rather aware that Troile's gender is often a matter of dispute, and that some traditions

place her as Brujah's lover. (CbB [Rev]: 15-16; PGttHC: 18)

You have heard a few stories and fables about the Clan founder, such as "Brujah and the

Wine Seller," "Brujah and the Dead King" or "Brujah and the Three Coins." (CbB [Rev]:

14-15)

You know the basic social classifications generally given to Brujah. These include: the

Iconoclasts, who tend to be angry, young and rebellious; the Idealists, who tend to be

older, more philosophical and calmer in their politics; and the Individualists, who tend to

take the middle ground between the other two camps. (CbB: 13-14; CbB [Rev]: 36-39)

You have heard that the destruction of the fabled Carthage was the instigated by Roman

Ventrue with the aid of allied Toreador and Malkavians, which is why there is such a

long standing grudge between the Brujah and the Clan of Kings. (CbB [Rev]: 17-18;

PGttHC:: 20-21)

You know about the famous Brujah Jeremy MacNeil, who apparently started the

Rebellion resulting in the Anarch Free-State and served as it's leader before his death.

You also know the rough story of the Second Anarch Revolt in California, and how

MacNeil was unjustly beaten by Toreador Prince Don Sebastian's men, which is what

sparked the uprising. (CbB: 17-19, 64-65; CbB [Rev]: 26-30; GttA: 22-24)

You know that Jaroslav Paschek is the current Brujah Justicar of the Camarilla. (CotN:

41-43)

You know about the different types of Rants and the multitude of purposes they can

serve. You are familiar with Policy Rants, which serve to galvanize the Clan toward a

single goal; Debates, which are formalized affairs of rhetoric usually held amongst

elders; Prestige Rants, which serve to solidify a single Brujah's standing in the Clan;

Rally Rants, which serve to whip Brujah into an appropriate furor for an oncoming task;

and Spite Rants, which serve to punish or ostracize a Clan member. (CbB: 25-28; CbB

[Rev]: 41-42)

You are familiar with the practice of "running the Gauntlet," a punishment usually

invoked at Rants in which a disgraced Brujah must walk through a crowd of his/her

clanmates, who beat them continuously until they reach the end of a set path. You know

that those who actually walk out of a gauntlet un-torpid tend to be considered absolved of

the crime, and probably have gained some cred for their endurance. (CbB: 28; CbB

[Rev]: 42)

You have at least heard, in passing, of legendary Brujah such as: Patricia Boilingbrooke,

the lover of Wat Tyler and one of the first and most famous figures in the Anarch Revolt;

and Etheyra, the Carthaginian who supposedly betrayed the city to Rome. (CbB [Rev]:

22, 98-99; CotI: 21-23; GttA: 12)

Lore: Brujah x3

You have heard multiple stories both about the glory and the fall of Carthage, and are

aware that there are theories and evidence indicating both that it was a debauched city

home to infernalist bloodbaths and that it was the peaceable community most elder

Brujah describe. (CbB [Rev]: 17-18; CbBaali: 13; PGttHC: 20-21)

You have heard of the Prometheans, a group of post-Carthaginian medieval apologists

who desired to rebuild Carthage as it should have been, a society in which Cainites and

mortals exist in symbiosis.

You know that it was generally the Brujah who sparked the initial wave of the First

Anarch Revolt, particularly those in Eastern Europe, caught between the established

Tzimisce and encroaching Ventrue, and those in Spain. You have heard of the antitribu

warlord Dominic. You know the story of how the Anarch Tyler slew Hardestaadt (The

Ventrue noble seeking to found the Camarilla), which is often cited as the definitive

moment of the Rebellion's beginning. (CbB [Rev]: 2-21; PGttHC: 21-22)

You know that the Brujah are said to have played some historical part in the Russian

Revolution, the American Revolution and the Sepoy Rebellion in India. (CbB [Rev]: 21,

25-26)

You have heard of the now lapsed tradition of the sphairisteriae, or training halls, which

Brujah traditional kept as sanctums of study and practice. You hear that Brujah neonates

were once generally Embraced within the sphairisteria or their Sire. (LS2: 85-86)

You have heard that in archaic times, Hellenic Brujah would gather once every ten years

on the island of Chalcis for a panegyra, in which they participated in Pan-Hellenic games

tailored for Cainite participants. These games included the Nemesine Hunt, a sport in

which an enemy Cainite, sometimes even a werewolf would be hunted en masse until it

met with death or torpor. You also know of the barathron, a simple trial by combat

against preselected opponents. (LS2: 87)

You know that Adana de Sforza was the Brujah representative amongst the Founding

members of the Camarilla, and that she sat on the original Inner Council. (GC1: 51-61;

GC2 17-20; GC3 15-16)

You know that the institution of Rants and Raves originally stemmed from a 19th century

tradition of cafè trekking, wherein rowdy Brujah would hop from cafè to cafè, chasing

out the mortal patrons, and then proceeding to go on political diatribes. (CbB: 25)

You have heard that prominent Russian Brujah formed a coalition which both helped to

create and attempted to control the U.S.S.R. Although recently all known members of it

have vanished. (CbB: 19-21; CbB [Rev]: 30-33)

You are aware that the Brujah have been credited with embracing such historical figures

as: Hannibal, Robin Hood, Crispus Attucks and the author of "The Poem of El Cid".

(CbB: 63-64; CbB [Rev]: 21)

You have at least heard, in passing, of famous Brujah such as: Critias, the philosopher

Primogen of Chicago; Smiling Jack, the faceless, yet legendary, Anarch recruiter;

Salvador Garcia, the writer of The Anarch Manifesto; and Tara, the Prince and former

Baron of San Diego, who ceded the Domain back to Camarilla control. (CbB: 16, 66;

CbB [Rev]: 23, 95-96; CotN: 60-61)

Lore: Brujah x4

You have heard rumor that Brujah had childer aside from Troile, and that the descendants

of these form another bloodline separate from the main Clan, known as the True Brujah.

(CbB [Rev]: 16; LotN [Rev]: 31)

You know that part of the reason often cited for the alleged debauchery of Carthage is

related to the presence of infernalists within the city, and that the Brujah did in fact share

their polis with some Assamites, Gangrel, Setites... and Baali. (CbBaali: 23; CbB [Rev]:

17-18)

You have heard of the Praedicanda, the "most renowned" of the Brujah, who were said

to be the pre-Carthagian precursors to the Promethean movement, and that this group was

heavily linked to the success and legacy of Hellenic Athens. (LS2: 81-82)

You have heard of the concept of Enetlechy, or perfection, and of the Dedicated, an

ancient group of Brujah devoted to the active pursuit of this concept. You have heard

rumors that they may have founded a Path of Enlightenment to this end. (CtB: 100-102;

LS2: 92)

You've heard of some of the fairly obscure Brujah of note, such as: Theo Bell, a

Camarilla Archon largely responsible for the successful retaking of New York City;

Marguerite Foccart, a Parisian noblewomen who eventually took up arms in the

American revolution and Civil War; Lord Wilkshire, a Sabbat Templar and lycanthrope

hunter who allegedly founded an obscure Path of Enlightenment; and Clara of Cork and

Fergal of the Pious Clan, two Brujah clergy who helped to preserve numerous

manuscripts in the Middle Ages. (CbB: 16; CbB [Rev]: 18-19, 21, 96-97; CtB: 62-65, 74-

78)

Lore: Brujah x5

You are fully aware of the existence of the so-called True Brujah, and you know that they

allegedly have the power to command time and unlike their cousins are marked with icy

stoicism rather than passion. (CbB: 14; LotN [Rev]: 31)

You know that the Baali and the Brujah were closely entwined in the era of Carthage, and

you have even heard unsetteling reports that Troile was an associate, or even a lover, of

one of their Elders - a creature known only as Moloch. (CbBaali: 23)

You've heard that a group of infernalist Brujah in the 15th century are generally regarded

as responsible for the foundation of the Path of Evil Revelations, the definitive Path of

demon worship in the modern nights. (CtB: 93-94)

You have heard that the Praedicanda willfully abandoned Greece for Carthage and

engaged in the slaughter of their elders sometime early on in their history, discarding

Hellenic culture as a failed experiment. You hear it is from this era of Praedicandaian

betrayal that the diablerie of Brujah by Troile occurred. (LS2: 82)

You've heard that the warlord Dominic, or somebody claiming to be Dominic, has

recently surfaced. (CbB [Rev]: 95-96)

You have heard the almost uniquely Brujah Path of Enetlechy, which seems to have

either developed or redeveloped in the modern nights as a throw-back to the teachings of

the Dedicated. You know that the Path focuses on the pursuit of personal perfection, self-

control and inner strength, and that no more than twenty or so Cainites have managed to

adhere to it's tenants. (CtB: 100-102; LS2: 92)

You have heard that Russian Brujah council was devoured by the elder Nosferatu known

as Baba Yaga. (CbB: 19-21; CbB [Rev]: 30-33)

Lore: Gangrel x1

You know that the primary Gangrel Disciplines are Animalism, Fortitude and Protean,

and that Protean is unique to their Clan. (LotN [Rev]: 53; VtM [Rev]: 71)

You know that the Gangrel have a closer connection to the Beast than most Kindred and

that this manifests by the appearance of animalistic features brought on with each frenzy.

(LotN [Rev]: 51; VtM [Rev]: 71)

You are aware that the name of the Clan's Antediluvian is often given as Ennoia, and that

she is generally portrayed as a woman. (CbG [Rev]: 12-14)

You know that the Clan is stereotypically predisposed to a more nomadic lifestyle than

most, and that they generally have slightly better luck dealing with both Lycanthropes

and Romani (gypsies) than most. (CbG [Rev]: 12-14, 19; LotN [Rev]: 50-51; VtM [Rev]:

70-71)

You know that the Clan is renowned for it's odd manner of Embrace, whereby the newly-

made childe is often abandoned for a trial period and watched from a distance. You are

aware that this often leads to high numbers of Gangrel-descended Caitiff. (CbG [Rev]:

42-43)

You know that the Clan has recently left the Camarilla en' masse, due to some action

taken by it's former Justicar, Xaviar. (CbG [Rev]: 43-44)

You know what a thing and an allthing (also known as Gathers) are and you know about

the Gangrel tradition of storytelling.

Lore: Gangrel x2

You have heard a few stories about Ennoia, particularly that she had some sort of

relationship or falling out with the Antediluvian of Clan Ravnos. You have also heard a

few tales that connect her to the Lycanthropes and Romani. (CbG [Rev]: 12-14, 19)

You are aware that the combinations of bestial features Gangrel inherit are all unique to

that Kindred, and you've heard of a few of the more bizarre combinations involving

piscine or even insectoid features. (CbG [Rev]: 24-26)

You know that the Gangrel are often associated with "barbarian" nomadic peoples,

particularly the Vikings and the Mongols, and that they also were bore strong ties to old

Paganistic religions, especially those of Nordic and Slavic origin. (CbG [Rev]: 14-21,

51;PGttLC: 31-32 )

You are aware that the Path of the Feral Heart, which preaches instinctual decision-

making and survival of the fittest, was allegedly developed within Clan Gangrel. (CbG

[Rev]: 22; CtB: 31-35)

You are aware of the existence of the City Gangrel in the Sabbat, and that they have

slightly different features and preferred Disciplines from the main Clan (Celerity and

Obfuscate rather than Animalism and Fortitude). You have a slight inkling that other

variants may exist. (CbG [Rev]: 24-25)

You know part of the story behind Xaviar's defection. You are aware of his rivalry with

Karsh (who leads the remaining Camarilla loyal Gangrel), and that he apparently left

after a rather problematic discussion with the Justicariate and Inner Council, although

you have no clue what that discussion entailed. (CbG [Rev]: 43; CotI: 25-27; CotN: 67-

68)

You know how a thing is called, and are aware that one can find a meeting by looking out

for signs such as rock caerns, and listening for the word of nocturnal animals as to the

event. (LS3: 13)

You have heard of legendary Gangrel such as: Arnulf, the great war chieftain who fought

alongside many waves of the Hun invasions; and Jalan-Aajav, one of the four Seraphs of

the Black Hand. (CbG [Rev]: 18-19, 22, 93; CotI: 63-65; CotN: 9-10; TbN: 69-70; WftE:

39)

Lore: Gangrel x3

You've heard a great deal of myths and legends about Ennoia. You know that it's been

claimed that she was either the sister or lover of Ravanna (the Ravnos Antediluvian), that

she birthed both the werewolves and the Romani, and that she was the daughter of Lillith.

(CbG [Rev]: 12-14)

You've heard of the War of Omens, and you know that the Gangrel at the time allied

themselves with Clan Tzimisce against the nascent Tremere. You have heard something

to the effect that the Tremere-created Gargoyles bear some relation to the Clan because of

this. (CbG [Rev]: 17-18)

You've heard something about the origins of the City Gangrel, and are aware that there

were allegedly Gangrel in North America prior to the European Age of Discovery which

developed different features from their European brethren. (CbG [Rev]: 24-25, 38, 50)

You've heard stories of the Anda, a now extinct Mongolian Gangrel bloodline that

apparently attached themselves to several of Genghis Khan's expeditions. You know that

they disappeared by the end of the 14th century. (CbG [Rev]: 17-19, 20, 50)

You've heard that there might be some connection between the Gangrel and the enigmatic

Laibon of Africa, although this is hard to verify. (CbG [Rev]: 50-51)

You've heard rumor of a bloodline of sea-dwelling Gangrel who bear the features of

fishes and aquatic animals and who possess a variations on the traditional Gangrel

Disciplines that seem to facilitate their odd habitat. (CbG [Rev]: 51-52)

You know about the Cult of Veles, a paganistic religion worshiping the Slavic horned

God, which many Gangrel once adhered to before Christianity fully came to power. You

also have heard tell of obscure and supposedly Gangrel-descended Bloodlines from the

Middle Ages called the Lhiannan which was ensconced in similar practices. (CbG [Rev]:

51; PGttLC: 31-32)

You know of the Einherjar, a group of Gangrel of Norse descent who worshiped Odin.

You've also heard some stories regarding the Waelkyrige (who seem to be the all-female

modern equivalent) and their activities. (CbG [Rev]: 32, 45-46, 91-92; PGttLC: 30)

You have heard of the Ahrimanes, a recently created Bloodline of Gangrel-esque women

who lived in the Southern regions of North America, and who have seemingly

disappeared over the past decade. (CbG [Rev]: 48; PGttS: 21)

You are aware that the Path of the Feral Heart stemmed from an early path known as the

Road of the Beast and you have heard that there was a secondary philosophy that

splintered off from this common root. (CtB: 31-35)

You know about various historical Gangrel organizations. These include: the Invicti, a

martial group created to protect Kindred from human hunters during the Roman era; the

Anubi, an organization created by Mark Decker to protect Kindred from Lupines; the

Lupetti di Gubbio, a medieval Fransican order dedicated to controlling the Beast through

piety and pacifism; the Fist, an organization of Nazi-sympathetic Gangrel; and the

Knights of Avalon, an all Gangrel Knighthood founded in the Middle Ages. (CbG [Rev]:

16, 31-33, 99-100)

You have heard that the infamous Mothman of Point Pleasant is said to have been a rogue

Gangrel, and that some fairly weird Clan members have turned up in South America.

(CbG [Rev]: 36-37)

You know that Milov Petrenkov was the Gangrel representative amongst the founding

members of the Camarilla, and that he sat on the original Inner Council. (GC1: 51-61;

GC2: 17-20; GC3 15-16)

You know that Xaviar's departure has something to do with the myths of Gehenna and

the Antediluvians, and that he is said to have uttered one ominous sentence to his fellow

Justicars before leaving. You know that Karsh has vehemently denied whatever Xaviar is

claiming and has since tried to sort out his remaining Archons for his own use. (CbG

[Rev]: 43-44)

You have heard that there was an archaic superstition amongst the more Paganistic

Gangrel that the various "marks of Ennoia" gained from the Clan curse shed light on the

soul of the Cainite who bore them, and that having a few animal features was considered

to indicate a strong "soul-beast". (PGttLC: 78-79)

You have heard that in older times, things (or Gathers) could take a decidedly sinister

turn. You have heard of the Revel, an event in which assembled Gangrel would set upon a

determined foe and hunt them unto Final Death. If you have any connections to the

Sabbat, you might find it's alternate name, "The Wild Hunt" to be particularly telling.

(LS3: 14; PGttLC: 31)

You have heard that archaic althings in Nordic regions had much stricter rules of protocol

and tradition than they do today. For example, it was once held that for ever nine Cainites

in attendance, a tenth would need to be appointed as judge, and that a council of up to

nine judges would be called to settle interpersonal disputes. (WotS: 53)

You are aware that the Gangrel have been credited with embracing such historical figures

as: Enkidu (KmW: 33-36)

You have at least heard, in passing, of famous Gangrel such as: Dr. Allen T. Woodstock,

a famous researcher into Kindred physiology (particularly Discipline use); Inyanga, the

former Primogen of Chicago; and Mark Decker, the current Prince of Milwaukee; and the

Noah, a terrible predator who has made the Camarilla's Red List, and travels forever in

the company of a strange misshapen beast. (CbG [Rev]: 92, 97-100; KmW: 33-36)

Lore: Gangrel x4

You've heard most of the stories regarding Ennoia. You've heard that she and Churka (yet

another name for the Ravnos Antediluvian) were the twin siblings of an ancient and

unknown Goddess (possibly Lillith), and that they fought a protracted battle on one

journey over whom should greet their mother first, and that it was through the choosing

of champions for this battle that the Gangrel and Ravnos lines were formed. According to

this story it is claimed that Ennoia lost the battle when her two greatest warriors betrayed

her, and was hence driven into seclusion by the onslaught of Churka. It is said that the

two traitor warriors went on to found the Lhiannan and Laibon bloodlines. (CbG [Rev]:

13; LS3: 12)

You are aware that the Romani have their own myths regarding the Gangrel, and have

heard the story of Jorsca and Lareth, a gypsy boy and a wolf who hungered for Jorsca's

blood. In the story, Jorsca was able to trick Lareth into turning himself into a man and

then into staying up all night puzzling over his tricks, but the youth then saved him from

destruction by the sun by hiding him in his wagon. In return, Lareth vowed that his

people should never prey on Jorsca's. (Gypsy: 38-39)

You know that the Tremere at some point performed experimentations upon Gangrel to

produce the Gargoyle bloodline, and that this resulted in both a rather bloody conflict and

a Gangrel alliance with the Tzimisce in the Dark Ages. (CbG [Rev]: 17-18)

You've heard that the City Gangrel might have had their origins in the cities of medieval

Rome and Constantinople, where members of the Clan took to stalking the sewers and

waterways, much like the Nosferatu. It was due to this that they eventually came to

embrace the Discipline of Obfuscate rather than Fortitude. (LS3: 32)

You know a fair amount about the Anda and are aware that they were wiped out by

Cathayan (also called Kuei Jin or Wan Kuei) forces coming out of the borderlands of

China at the end of the Yuan Dynasty. You know that their curse differed from the

traditional bane of the Gangrel in that they were compelled to always wander, that they

were said to have strange powers known as Ma which better adapted them to raider life

on the steppes, and that they claimed lineage from the earth Goddess Itügen and her

children. (WotS: 42, 50-54)

You know that the Lhiannan were wiped out largely with the advent of Christianity, and

have heard that they claimed a lineage different from other Cainites, declaring themselves

to be descended from some mysterious figure known only as "The Crone." (PGttLC: 129)

You have heard of a Gangrel Bloodline even more obscured by history than the

Lhiannan, known as the Noiad, who were rumored to have been ancient creatures that

dwelt in symbiotic harmony with the Samí people of Lappland. You know that like many

of the other ancient Gangrel variants, the Noaid are all presumed to be long gone. (DA-E:

151)

You know a fair amount about historical Einherjar culture, and are aware of the idea that

the condition of becoming "afterganger" was thought of as an honor amongst them - a

paradigm much in conflict with the standard guilt-inducing myth of Caine. You know

that the belief was commonly held among them that they were chosen by Odin to live in

Middle-gard (Earth) until they should see Ragnarok, and that many of them ruled openly

amongst their human counterparts. You have heard of one such ruler known as the "All-

High" who led a sizable cult of personality near Uppsala, and is said to be linked to the

enigmatic modern Waelkyrige.(WotS: 42, 50-54)

You know that the Ahrimanes were all originally Gangrel, and that their blood was

somehow transformed through a shamanic ritual. You are aware that they were unable to

Embrace childer or create blood bonds, and that they allegedly had access to bizarre

forms of spirit magic. (CbG [Rev]: 48)

You are aware of the Path of Harmony, the second Path of Enlightenment developed

from the Road of the Beast. Unlike the Path of the Feral Heart, you know that it preaches

a less violent manner of coexistence with the natural order. (CtB: 31-35)

You know that Xaviar apparently saw and confronted some being of great power which

convinced him of the reality of the Antediluvians. (CbG [Rev]: 43-44)

You have heard that back before the fall of Rome, there was a precedent for something

known as the Grand Gather, which would summon the vast majority of the Clan to one

location, potentially for weeks on end. It was seldom called, as whomever was bold

enough to call one would have to stand to any challenge that another Gangrel put before

him, or be slain. You know that a leader at a Grand Gather could, if successful, call for a

Grand Revel, which would bring down the whole wrath of the Clan on one single target.

(LS3: 14)

You've heard of some of the fairly obscure Gangrel of note, such as: Beckett, a famed

Noddist explorer/historian; Constantus, the founder of the Invicti; Fra' Bernando, the

founder of the Luppetti di Gubbio; Marcus "The Egyptian" Sextus, the Sire of Inyanga,

who managed to preempt Arnulf's Roman invasions by fleeing to Africa; Matasuntha, a

Hunnish warlord who went on a rampage across Europe in 400 AD; and Olaf and Karl,

the two Vinlanders who supposedly instigated the spread of Gangrel throughout North

America around 1200 AD. (CbG [Rev]: 16, 21).

Lore: Gangrel x5

You've heard the full extant corpus of legends regarding Ennoia, and by extension have

picked up more than a little info on the story of Lillith. You have heard rumors that

Ennoia has recently resurfaced in Africa or Australia.

You have heard enough about the Noaid to know that they might well have been on the

European continent before the modern Gangrel Bloodline proper and have heard it

theorized that they may be the original line from which the Clan descends. (DA-E: 151)

You know a great amount about the modern Waelkyrige and their movements. You know

that they are led by a Gangrel claiming the name Brunhilde, that they were apparently

able to destroy a pack of Black Forest Lycanthropes back in 1999, and that they have

recently sent emissaries to what remains of the Anarch Free State. You have heard that

the mysterious "All-High" has in the meantime begun to awaken. (CbG [Rev]: 45-46, 91-

92; WotS: 99-100)

You know a great deal of the history and practices of the Cult of Veles, and might even

be able to reenact some of it's rituals. (PGttLC: 31-32)

You know that at least one Gangrel has been found who was Embraced by a Gargoyle,

and that he shows no evidence of his parent bloodline. (CbG [Rev]: 38)

You have heard horrible stories of a creature with an eternally bleeding eye, and you are

starting to get an idea of what Xaviar is afraid of. (CbG [Rev]: 95)

Lore: Giovanni x1

You know that the primary Giovanni Disciplines are Dominate, Potence and

Necromancy. (LotN [Rev]: 51; VtM [Rev]: 95)

You know that the Giovanni cannot bestow the Kiss while feeding, and that their bite

instead brings excruciating agony to their victims. (LotN [Rev]: 51; VtM [Rev]: 95)

You are aware that the Giovanni are also a mortal merchant family in addition to being a

Clan, and that all Giovanni are related through either blood or marriage. You are aware,

however, that there are a few family lines included in the Clan that do not bear the

surname Giovanni. (LotN [Rev]: 50; VtM [Rev]: 94)

You know that the history of the Giovanni family (as both businessmen and

Necromancers) predates it's existence as a vampiric Clan, and that the Giovanni are far

younger than most Clans, tracing their history as Cainites back to sometime in the Middle

Ages or early Rennaisance. (VtM [Rev]: 94)

You have heard of Augustus Giovanni, and are aware that he is considered the founder

and head of the Clan. (CbGi [Rev]: 16-17)

You know that both the Clan and family follow a rigid hierarchy, always defering to elder

members. You know that the elders are referred to as the anziani, and that sizable

portions of the mortal stock of the Giovanni family are kept as ghouls. (CbGi: 23-25;

CbGi [Rev]: 36)

You know that the Giovanni's center of operations is in Venice. (CbGi [Rev]: 38)

Lore: Giovanni x2

You know that the Giovanni seldom ever have successfully revealed the secrets of

Necromancy to those outside of the Clan and family, either through prohibitive ritual

magic, or through some affinity in the Giovanni blood that makes Necromancy diffuclt to

teach to outsiders. (GC3 12)

You know that the Clan's painful bite is known as the "Curse of the Lamia." (CbGi: 14;

CbGi [Rev]: 22)

You have heard of the Jovians, the Roman merchant family that eventually developed

into the Giovanni. You know that Giovanni Necromancy developed, in part, from the

Jovians' practices of ancestor worship - in particular, their reverence for the Dis Pater

(Father of Wealth), a powerful lar familiar of the household. (CbGi [Rev]: 16-18;

PGttHC: 136)

You know that in addition to the Giovanni, who comprise the Unico Sanguee (Single

Blood) there are also three major families who are Doppio Sangue (Double Blood). They

are the Dunsirn of Scotland, the Pisanob of Mexico, and most recently, the Milliners of

Boston. You know that the anziani almost universally give the Unico Sanguee preference

in all affairs and this often leaves the lesser families embittered. (CbGi [Rev]: 28-29)

You know that in the sixteenth century a non-aggression pact was made between Clan

Giovanni and the nascent Camarilla, preventing them from interfering directly in one

another's affairs. (CbGi: 15-16; CbGi [Rev]: 27)

You are aware of the Path of Bones, a path of enlightenment which seeks to examine the

relationship between life, death and the Cainite condition as it stands in between the two.

You know that this Path is practiced by some members of Clan Giovanni. (CbC: 39-40;

CtB: 39-43)

You know that the Giovanni descended from a now-extinct Clan of death scholars known

as the Cappadocians, although you don't know much more. (CbGi [Rev]: 20-25)

You have heard of the Proxy Kiss, a traditional name for the practice of making someone

in the Giovanni family into a ghoul. You know some of the rituals and politics behind

Giovanni ghouling and Embrace can get patently unpleasant. (CbGi: 25; CbGi [Rev]: 36)

You know that some Giovanni agree to become servitors after their own deaths and

return as wraiths to further the family interests on the other side of the sundario. (CbGi

[Rev]: 42)

You know that it is traditional (albeit optional) to tithe to one's elders within Clan

Giovanni, usually either in the form of money or captured souls. To that end, you have

heard rumors of the Ritual of Endless Night, a spell which Augustus and the anziani wish

to perform that will supposedly bring the Giovanni great power. You further know that it

will require a great deal of spiriti to perform, and that this is the reason that some

Giovanni tithe wraiths. (CbGi: 14-15; CbGi [Rev]: 26-27, 42)

You know that April 4th is a significant holiday amongst the Giovanni, and that it is on

this day that new Embracees and recipients of the Proxy Kiss are often decided. (CbGi

[Rev]: 45, 49)

You have heard of legendary Giovanni, such as: Augustus' infamous childe, Claudius

Giovanni; Potchtli, the head of the Pisanob line; and Francis Milliner, the head of the

Milliner line. (CbGi: 65-67; CbGi [Rev]: 16-17, 30-32)

Lore: Giovanni x3

You know that Augustus was Embraced by Cappadocius in 1005 AD, somewhere in the

region of modern day Turkey, and that the Giovanni bloodline was galvanized when he

later diablerized his Sire and had his now-Cappadocian-Embraced family hunt down and

destroy the remainder of the original Clan. (CbGi: 13-14; CbGi [Rev]: 20; PGttHC: 136)

You've heard that the "Curse of the Lamia" comes from Augustus' diablerie of Lamia, the

leader of a now forgotten vampiric bloodline and cult which served the Cappadocians.

Allegedly, the Lamiae were focused on rituals and magic involving the spread of

infection and disease, and it's not inconceivable that such a curse might originate from

them. (CbGi: 14; CbGi [Rev]: 22)

You have heard tell of the Jovians' affairs in both supernatural and mortal politics. You

know that there are rumors of Jovian involvement in the Punic Wars and by extention the

Ventrue/Brujah conflict of the times, with ocassional hints that they knew of the vampiric

interests in Carthage. You further know that Flavius Iovianus, emperor of the Roman

Empire in 364-365 AD, was allegedly of Jovian blood. (CbGi [Rev]: 18)

You know the the Jovian household suffered greatly during the barbarian sacks of Rome,

and that at this time the lares familiares that had traditionally guarded the family

seemingly abandoned them. You know that it is for this reason that the Giovanni no

longer pay much reverence to the wraiths they deal with, chosing instead to use coercion

and force rather than praise and oblation. For reasons not quite known, however, you

know that the great Dis Pater is still held in high regard, especially amongst the anziani

and even by Augustus himself. Futhermore, you know that the family's current ties to the

region of Venice are a result of their flight from the city of Rome proper, and that the

surname Giovanni was later adopted as a result of the Iconoclastic religious controversy

(They did not want to seem irreverant in having the name of Jove in their surname).

(CbGi [Rev]: 17-19)

You've heard of the Premascines, ancient Giovanni elders who dwell below the surface of

the waters in Venice, and supposedly trace their lineage to before the diablerie of

Cappadocius. You know that some anziani are apparently still in communication with

them. (CbGi: 35-37; CbGi [Rev]: 23-25)

You know that the Scottish Dunsirn are reputably cannibals, and have heard some words

as to how they killed the faction of the family that had less interesting culinary

preferences. They were brought into the Giovanni fold sometime in the 1700s, as

Augustus was apparently impressed with their financial prowess. (CbGi: 28-29; CbGi

[Rev]: 29-30)

You know that the Pisanob are descended from a loose conglomeration of native Aztec

priests encountered during Cortez's expeditions, and that they are not originally a single

family. You know that they were brought into the Clan for allegedly possessing a number

of new and potent ritual magics complementary to Necromancy. (CbGi: 29-32; CbGi

[Rev]: 30-31)

You know that the Milliners have been Embraced into the family only over the past fifty

years or so. You have heard stories regarding their ongoing feud with the Kennedys and

there is speculation as to precisely how much of that mortal family's misfortune they are

responsible for. (CbGi: 29-32; CbGi [Rev]: 31-32)

You've heard of some of the less common Doppio Sangue (Double Blood). These include

the della Passaglia, a merchant family absorbed in the 1400s who have inroads into the

Orient and a renown as opium sellers; the Ghiberti, a family of former slave traders

involved in the West Indies and Africa; the Putanesca, a Sicilian family with a reputation

as low-class criminals; and the Rosselini, a former rival family of Necromancers with a

penchant for sadism. (CbGi: 32-33; CbGi [Rev]: 32-33)

You know about the existence of the Harbingers of Skulls and the Samedi, and you know

that these vampiric bloodlines can also practice Necromancy. You also have heard a few

whispers of the Nagaraja, a now extinct bloodline with similar capabilities. (CbGi: 65)

You are fully familiar with all of the terms of the treaty known as the Promise of 1528

between the Giovanni and the Camarilla. This includes a clause in which a group of

Camarilla elders will come to Venice every thirteen years to inspect operations. You

further know that at the time this agreement was made, it essentially meant that the

Camarilla tacitly allowed for the slaughter of the Cappadocians at Giovanni hands.

(CbGi: 15-16; CbGi [Rev]: 27)

You know that the Path of Bones (or the Via Ossis) originated with Clan Cappadocian.

(CbC: 39-40; CtB: 39-43)

You know that the Endless Night ritual was apparently uncovered amongst Cappadocian

documents found by Claudius Giovanni (something called the Khazar's Diary) shortly

before his final demise, and that it will supposedly rend the sundario apart, bringing the

spirit world and the material world together as one, giving the Giovanni sway over both

the living and the dead. You have also heard of that there is a small group of Giovanni

who oppose this ritual, although they are widely scorned and often lead short unlives

when their sentiments are uncovered. (CbGi: 14-16; CbGi [Rev]: 26-27, 52)

You know that April 4th is celebrated because it is said to be the day that Augustus made

the decision to diablerize Cappadocius back in 1444 AD. (CbGi [Rev]: 27, 49)

You have at least heard, in passing, of famous Giovanni such as: Ambrogino Giovanni, a

scholar of various Cappadocian texts and ancient magics who has been searching for a

rare artifact known as the Sargon Fragment; Genevra Giovanni, a necromancer who did

extensive work with the Catholic Inquisition and who enacted a great many profitable

agreements with the Sabbat before her death in Boston in 1999; and Isabel Giovanni, a

spy who has managed to pose as multiple figures in the Sabbat and Camarilla. (CbGi: 64;

CbGi [Rev]: 99; CotI: 59-61; GC2; GC3; GC4: 100-)

You've heard of the Capuchin, the mysterious necromancer and monk who occasionally

intervenes in Giovanni affairs and whom allegedly has or had some manner of trade

agreement with Augustus. (CbGi: 17)

Lore: Giovanni x4

You've heard stories about the details of Cappadocius' diablerie, and you have further

heard of Cappadocius' two councillors Japheth and Constancia, who tried in vain to

convince him not to Embrace Augustus in the first place. You have further heard that

there might have been intervention from other Clans which led to the downfall of the

Cappadocians. (CbC: 20-22; CbGi [Rev]: 20, 22; GC1: 8)

You've heard of the insane Cappadocian ambition toward godhood, and of the idea that

Capaddocius somehow sought to "diablerize" God, due to a series of bizarre Gnostic

beliefs that he held. You know that Ambrogiono Giovanni is infamous for looking into

how precisely Cappadocius intended on doing this. (CbGi [Rev]: 20-21; GC2: 101)

You've heard variant stories from where the "Curse of the Lamia" originated, and have

heard the idea tossed around that it might have come from Japheth instead of Lamia.

(CbC: 20-22; CbGi: 14)

You've heard of the really minor families absorbed into the Giovanni by marriage. These

include the the Beryn, who are Flemish traders with inroads to Africa; the Hidalgo, a

Mexican bloodline, supposedly wiped out by the Sabbat; the Koenig, who are German

death cultists; the Li Weng, who are Chinese geomancers based outside of San Fransisco;

the Rothsteins, who are Jewish-American Kabbalists centered around Vegas; and the St.

Johns, who are English Freemasons. (CbGi [Rev]: 33)

You know a little of the Harbingers of Skulls, a strange bloodline, seemingly of

Cappadocian descent, who are all blighted with a skeletal appearance. You know they

bear some sort of grudge against Clan Giovanni as a whole and that they have recently

allied themselves with the Sabbat, particularly in South America. (CbGi: 65; CbGi [Rev]:

25)

You've heard rumors that Potchli, the founder of the Pisanob line, is not Giovanni by

Embrace, but may, in fact, be a member of an earlier Cappadocian bloodline. You know

that no Giovanni claims responsibility for Potchli's Embrace, and that Potchli has an eerie

corpse-like quality to him, similar to the Cappadocian Clan's curse. You also have heard

stories of Cainite presences amongst the Aztec Empire prior to European expansion, and

know that the God Huitzilopochtli is rumored to have been a vampire masquerading as a

God ...and possibly Pochtli's Sire. (CbGi [Rev]: 31)

You've heard tell of how the Rosselini were co-opted into the Giovanni. Apparently,

Augustus, in a show of power, rent the very souls from the most prominent members of

the Rosselini family and then refused to return them until they swore fealty to him.

(CbGi: 34; CbGi [Rev]: 32-33)

You know that the Endless Night ritual will require 100,000,000 souls to complete, and

that some overzealous elders have made plans to create large scale disasters or global

conflicts to help fill out this number. You know of Valentina della Passaglia, a wraith

formerly of Giovanni blood who warned her relatives that the Endless Night Ritual will

ensure their destruction, given the number of hostile ghosts who await them on the other

side. You know that those who take her warnings seriously are refered to as Valentinists,

and that they are universally loathed in the Clan. (CbGi [Rev]: 40-41, 52)

You know that the Samedi have had dealings with the Giovanni in the past, although you

hear that the Baron Samedi (progeintor of the Samedi bloodline) and Augustus hate one

another vehemently. You further know that there have been rumors linking the Baron

back to the Capuchin. (CbGi: 19-21)

You have heard rumors that the Nagaraja are not fully gone, at aleast according to a few

della Passaglia in Korea. (CbGi [Rev]: 45)

You know that the Ventrue Jadviga Almanov of Bohemia and her Clan directly supported

the nascent Giovanni in their attempts to usurp Cappadocian power, aiding Claudius

Giovanni in an early attempt to overthrow Japheth. You know that it was under the cover

of such support that Augustus perpetrated the diablerie of Cappadocius. You further

know that Almanov was apparently joined by a multitude of other supporters from

various interested Clans who met in covert on April 4th, 1444 AD, and that this group

was known at the Conspiracy of Isaac. (GC1: 17-49)

You've heard of the True Vessel, a cup in which Japheth sealed a few drops of

Cappadocius' blood before passing it to the Giovanni for the Embrace. You know that

Augustus fervently seeks this artifact, and that he slew his childe Claudius Giovanni

when he destroyed the Erciyes library where it was rumored to have been hidden. You

further have heard tell that the Capuchin was much involved in bringing the True Vessel

to Giovanni attention in the first place, and that he somehow came to possess the remains

of Claudius Giovanni after his demise. (CbC: 20-22; CbGi: 17-18; CbGi [Rev]: 23, 27)

You've heard of some of the fairly obscure Giovanni of note, such as: Paolo Sardenzo, a

failed innovator who attempted to use the events of World War I to complete the Endless

Night; and Marianna, one of the rare Giovanni Embraced outside of the mortal Giovanni

family, who has dedicated herself to thwarting the efforts of the Clan. (CbGi [Rev]: 97-

98; GC1-GC4)

Lore: Giovanni x5

You know a little about the legendary Sargon Fragment which Ambrogino Giovanni

seeks, and know it to be a Chaldean text which contains various ritual magics - magics

potent enough that they just might allow somebody to assume the Godhead as

Cappadocius intended. You have heard that some anziani hope that this ritual might just

be a shortcut to the Endless Night, and that they might use it to rend apart the Shroud.

(GC2: 101; GC4: 53)

You've gotten some word as to the bizarre origins of the Nagaraja, who allegedly used

mortal magic to bring them to their current state of vampirism. You are fairly certain that

a few of them are still active... somewhere.

You have an inkling as to the reason for the Harbingers of Skulls sudden appearance,

their origins and why they allied themselves with the Sabbat. You have heard the name

Unre before, and you have made some unpleasant connections regarding it. (CotN: 38-

39)

You know that the Conspiracy of Isaac was quite nearly thwarted by the Founding

members of the (then unformed) Camarilla. This ought be a little disconcerting, given the

concerted Ventrue influence behind both the Conspiracy and the Ivory Tower. You

suspect that the Clan of Kings had it's hand in the Giovanni's formation to a greater extent

than anyone is likely to admit... (GC1: 8-9)

You have a few leads as to the true identity of the Capuchin. (GC3: 116)

Lore: Lasombra x1

You know that the primary Lasombra Disciplines are Dominate, Potence and

Obtenebration, and that Obtenebration is unique to their Clan. (LotN [Rev]: 43; VtM

[Rev]: 85)

You are aware that the Lasombra are traditionally associated with darkness, with a lust

for power and with the sea. You have heard that the Clan first originated somewhere in

the Mediterranean and know that they have had heavy ties to Italy and Rome. (CbL: 16-

17; CbL [Rev]: 11-19; LotN [Rev]: 42; LS1: 13-14; VtM [Rev]: 71)

You know that the Lasombra have heavy historic ties to the Roman Catholic Church.

You know that their oft-used nickname "Keepers" comes from the story of Cain in

Genesis. (CbL: 17; CbL [Rev]: 28-29, 41; PGttHC: 34)

You know that the Lasombra cast no reflection in mirrors or reflective surfaces, and that

their association with darkness leaves them somehow more vulnerable to the sun and to

fire. (LotN [Rev]: 43; VtM [Rev]: 85)

You have heard of the Clan Antediluvian, and know that it is never given a name or

gender when mentioned. You also know that the Sabbat Lasombra claim that it has been

destroyed. When referring to it, you have heard it given the titles "The Shadowed One,"

"The Dark Father," "The King of Shadows" or "The Eldest". (CbL [Rev]: 16-18; PGttHC:

33)

You know that the Clan is often credited with the foundation of the Sabbat, and that a

sizable portion of high-ranking positions within the Sect are held by Lasombra.

You know that the Lasombra, like many Sabbat often eschew "Human" morality, and that

they have developed within the Clan the Path of Enlightenment known as the Path of

Night, which argues that it is the place of Cainites to embrace their dark nature and to

embody evil. (CbL [Rev]: 47-49)

You know that there are some Lasombra not allied with the Sabbat known as the

antitribu, who claim allegiance to either the Camarilla or to no larger political entity.

You have heard of the Courts of Blood, a mysterious organization which provides some

sort of traditional structure through which Lasombra may seek sanctioned diablerize their

Clanmates. (CbL: 40-42; CbL [Rev]: 51-52; LS1: 15)

You know that there exist within the Clan several factions, the most notable and deep-

rooted being the Les Amies Noir, who are comprised of the eldest and most respected

members of the Clan. (CbL: 40-42, 43-47; CbL [Rev]: 52-53; LS1: 15)

Lore: Lasombra x2

You have heard stories that the Lasombra Clan curse originates with the Christian Devil,

who punished all of the Clan of Night for their vanity in daring to call on a power darker

than his own, and hence stole all of their reflections. (LS1: 19)

You have heard the story of Gratiano de Veronese, a Methuselah and direct childe of the

Antediluvian. You have also heard of his successful destruction of the eldest in his Castle

d'Ombro in Sicily in 1483 AD, and how he then proved instrumental in the foundation of

the Sabbat. (CbL: 17-18; CotI: 38-41; CbL [Rev]: 21-23, 38-39; PGttHC: 35)

You have heard of Montano, a Methuselah and direct Childe of the Antediluvian who

remained loyal to his Sire up until it's death. You know that he escaped Gratiano's raid in

Sicily, and that he now counts himself now among the antitribu, still claiming to act in

the Eldest's best interests. (CbL: 17-18; CbL [Rev]: 38-39; PGttHC: 35)

You have heard of Cardinal MonÇada, the chief proponent of the darkly religious

ideology espoused by the Path of Righteous Night and formerly one of the most esteemed

Arch-Bishops in the history of the Sect, owing to his contributions to its foundation, and

his instrumental role in the Age of Exploration. You know that he has recently met his

final death and that his haven is now a site of pilgrimage for many of the devout. You

have also heard of Lucita, his infamous antitribu childe who is wanted for his destruction.

(CbL: 20, 66-67; CbL [Rev]: 96-97)

You know about a lot of the early migratory shifts in Lasombra culture, and are familiar

with the dispersal of many of the Clan's Methuselah's following the volcanic eruption on

the isle of Thera in 1627 BC You have heard that this event coincided with the

appearance of Lasombra in Africa and interior Asia. You also know that a similar

diaspora occurred around 69 AD, following the eradication of Mediterranean piracy by

Pompey. You have even heard fanciful legends of older exoduses, tying the Lasombra to

the mythical figure of Aeneas in his flight from Dido's Carthage. (CbL [Rev]: 19; LS1:

19; PGttHC: 34)

You know that Lasombra, due to their affinity for water often traveled in the company of

pirates, raiders and explorers and furthermore that the "Eldest" is universally agreed to

have come from the Mediterranean region in life. You have heard legends of sea-

dwelling peoples who prayed to Laza Omri Baras (The God of the River of Darkness)

and mentions of the name Lau-Som-Bheu cropping up in classical Thebes. You also

know that there is a number of Lasombra dwelling in Asia which seems uncharacteristic

for Western vampires, particularly in China. (CbL [Rev]: 17-19, 30-32; PGttHC: 33-34)

You know that the Lasombra were heavily enamored with Christianity in its nascent

stages and have heard that Montano was an active proponent of it's spread through Rome.

(CbL: 17; PGttHC: 34)

You know that the Clan often takes credit for early myths regarding Gods of darkness,

such as Ahriman, Artemis, Ereshkigal, Hina, Inguma and Tezcatlipoca. You have also

heard of the settlement of Catal Huyak (the earliest known site of human civilization),

and know that it had many statues of a black volcanic Goddess figure, which some

attribute to Lasombra influence. (CbL [Rev]: 11-16)

You are aware of the heavy Lasombra influence on the Spanish Reconquista and know

that members of the Clan were involved on both the Moorish and Christian sides of the

conflict, resulting in an unseen conflict dubbed the Shadow Reconquista. (IbN: 84; LS1:

16-17; PGttHC: 35)

You know that the method of Lasombra Embrace involves a very long period of

observation and testing of a prospective mortal. You know that the Sire of a Lasombra to

be often goes to great lengths to alienate the mortal from society, ruin various aspects of

his or her life and may even go so far as killing the candidates family or loved ones to test

their reactions. (CbL [Rev]: 42-44; LS1: 23-24)

You know that there are actually numerous branches the Path of Night and that in

addition to the common "Hot" Path there is also the Path of Cold Night, which advocates

calm detachment over indulgence and sensation, and the Path of Righteous Night, which

couches the Path in Catholic religious terms and posits that vampires ultimately serve a

religious function in challenging those who are genuinely pure by acting as demons of

wickedness. (CbL [Rev]: 67-69)

You know that a Court of Blood is a formal gathering of anywhere from three to thirteen

members of Les Amies Noir, who meet in complete darkness to hear cases. You further

know that any Lasombra of any rank or age may appeal to a Court of Blood to demand

the right to destroy a Clanmate whom he/she feels has wronged him/her. You know that

only the Les Amies Noir (also Brether Nokw, Amici Nocti or Friends of the Night) may

serve on a Court of Blood, and that most Lasombra who survive for a century or so are

likely to be asked to join and serve. (CbL: 40-42, 43-47; CbL [Rev]: 51-53; IbN: 85-86;

LS1: 15)

You know of some of the informal factions within the Clan, such as: The Crusaders, who

support the Ultra-Conservative faction within the Sabbat and believe that the Sect should

focus foremost on the war with the elders; the Faithful, who often follow the Path of

Righteous Night and believe that vampires are a portion of God's great plan; and the

Kings and Queens of Shadows, who deal heavily with mortal contacts. (CbL: 65-66; CbL

[Rev]: 47-49)

You know that the Sabbat Lasombra embarked on a massive campaign to wipe out the

major collections of Lasombra antitribu from Spain in the 15th century and that very few

antitribu survive in the modern nights. (CbL: 22-23)

You know that approximately two thirds of the Lasombra antitribu who have survived,

claim alliance with the Camarilla, and that the majority of these do not focus their efforts

on the war with their Sabbat counterparts. You have heard, however, of a faction known

as the "Distinguished" who dedicate themselves to anti-Sabbat war efforts, usually

through means of influence and subtlety rather than direct combat. (CbL [Rev]: 55-56)

You have heard the phrase "Morte Ascendo" (I rise through death.), and know that it was

once held as the motto of Clan Lasombra. (LS1: 1)

Lore: Lasombra x3

You know much of Gratiano's personal history, namely that he was originally a 12th

Century Italian nobleman and that he caught the Antediluvian's attention through

attempting to orchestrate an partial overthrow of German authority over Northern Italy,

and that it was only after he was imprisoned and tortured that he consented to the

Embrace.(CbL: 18; CbL [Rev]: 21-23; CotI: 38-41; PGttHC: 35)

You know much of Montano's personal history, namely that he was originally a young

boy in the region of modern day Ethiopia or Kenya in approximately 4,000 B.C. You

have heard stories that he made a pact with the Eldest, agreeing that he would be

Embraced if the creature would stop tormenting his people. (CbL [Rev]: 21-23, 38-39;

PGttHC: 35)

You have heard of the "Victory Corps" employed by the Eldest during the years before

his death and know that Gratiano and Montano both held high poisitions in them. (CotI:

38-41)

You know that the Lasombra in China went through several periods of isolation from

their Western brethren, and that while they are not a separate bloodline by any stretch of

the imagination, they are noted to be "peculiar" in their outlook. You are aware that

Chinese Lasombra were allegedly heavy proponents of Confucianism. (CbL [Rev]: 30-

32)

You know the sea-loving Lasombra were heavily involved in the conquest of the

Americas, and that the destruction of the Aztec civilization was one of the few historical

events which the Clan actively helped to bring to fruition. (CbL [Rev]: 26-27)

You have heard that Lasombra clergy were an important part of the initiative to

Christianize the Vikings in the 9th century. (WotS: 26-27)

You are aware of the existence of Abyss occultism, a course of study which seeks to

explore the source from which the shadowy art of Obtenebration draws its power. You

know that some Lasombra (called The Abyss' Children) actively seek to explore further

the realms they claim are opened to them by the Lasombra signature discipline. (CbL

[Rev]: 48, 63, 72-73)

You have heard of the Black Angels or Angelis Ater, a faction stemming from a medieval

group of wanton antagonizers and infernalists who who claim to be agents of the devil

and hence enact violence and depredation without law or reason. You know that the

Angellis believe that Obtenebration is an art stemming from Lucifer himself, and that all

Lasombra are inherently linked to hell. (CbL [Rev]: 48-50; LS1: 22-23)

You are intimately familiar with all of the variants of the Path of Night, including the

more obscure Path of Allied Night, which argues a collective Lasombra oneness in the

Abyss and is often favored by occultists and Abyss mystics; and the Path of Lightless

Night, a rare and esoteric Path which focuses on total immersion in actual physical

darkness. (CbL [Rev]: 67-69)

You have an idea as to what the initiation into the Les Amies Noir entails, and have heard

that it involves a full fortnight of isolation in a state of sensory deprivation. You further

know the all of the necessary etiquette to present a case before a Court of Blood, and

what to say or not say should you make a petition. Lastly, you are able to identify at least

one of the Les Amies Noir in your region. (CbL [Rev]: 51; IbN: 85-86; LS1: 15, 24)

You know of some of the less popular or immediately visible factions within the Clan,

such as: the "Corsairs," who take to sea-faring unlives as pirates or explorers; the

"Transhumanists," who claim that Cainites should constantly seek to evolve and expand

themselves, and who often prove close bedfellows with the Tzimisce as a result of their

shared interests; the "Fatalists," who believe that their position in society is immovable,

and that more powerful elders with always have control in spite of the Sabbat's best

efforts; and the "Doomed," who refuse to acknowledge any Masquerade by openly and

sometimes suicidally flaunting their vampiric nature. (CbL [Rev]: 48-50)

You have heard of the enigmatic Kiasyd, as Bloodline of strange seldom-seen scholars

who have a nominal alliance with the Sabbat. You know that the Lasombra have some

connection to them. (LS1: 28-289)

You know that some Lasombra antitribu, rather than holding to the Camarilla, believe

themselves to be agents of the Antediluvian itself, and claim that the Eldest still lives.

These "Radicals" are often extremely inhumane and brutal and claim no Sect alliance.

(CbL [Rev]: 56)

You are aware that the Lasombra have been credited with Embracing such historical

figures as Don Alonso Pérez de Guzmán el Bueno, Duke of Medina Sidonia. (CbL: 65-

66)

You have at least heard, in passing, of famous Lasombra such as: Giangaleazzo, the

"Traitor Prince of Milan", who originally claimed the city as Bishop but later defected to

the Camarilla in 1997; and Francisco Domingo de Polonia, a former Cardinal of the New

York Sabbat, who has recently been killed and investigated on accusations of infernalism

(UnMasqued canon only). (CotN: 23-24, 63-64)

Lore: Lasombra x4

You know a little more about Gratiano's machinations to destroy the Eldest, and that he

sough to create an atmospheer of paranoia by having prisoners with layers upon layers of

false memory implanted in them by Assamite allies to indicate that Montano was an

Anarch sympathizer. (CotI: 38-41)

You know that Montano was born to the Masai near Kilimanjaro, and that his original

name was Ontai. You know that he was, in fact, selected from a young age to be the an

apprentice to the "pale visitor" and that it was only after the threat of his people's

destuction that he swore loyalty to the Eldest. You know that even now, Montano still

considers himself under oath to the Lasombra Antediluvian, and that he current actions to

this night are informed by what he considers his master's best interests. (CotI: 46-49)

You know that before the foundation of the Sabbat, consent was an imperative part of any

Lasombra Embrace, and that the majority of the Clan found the idea of Embracing an

unwilling mortal completely abhorrent. You are painfully aware that the marital realities

of the modern clan have caused this tenant to fall out of practice, although some elders

and most antitribu still hold to it. (LS1: 23-24)

You know have heard some Lasombra historians attempt to claim credit for the Hyskos-

controlled Dynasties of Egypt, although the majority of Setite scholars with dispute this

vehemently. (PGttHC: 33)

You know that the Lasombra entanglement in the Reconquista led to a great deal of

veneration for Rodrigo Dìaz de Vivar (El Cid), and have heard rumors that he was

offered the Embrace. You are aware of the bygone tradition in medieval Spain for

Christian Lasombra to keep vigil over the bones of Rodrigo Dìaz de Vivar (El Cid) at

their resting place in Burgos Cathedral near Valencia. You also know that the politics of

the Shadow Reconquista briefly caused a phenomenon in which the Les Amies Noir

(called the Amici Nocti at the time) essentially split into two seperate bodies in the region,

with the Moorish Lasombra taking council from the Asdiqa' Al-Lail (IbN: 84-86; LS1:

17)

You know that the reason for the Lasombra backed destruction of the Aztecs was that

they hoped that by ceasing blood sacrifices to the Aztec god Huitzilopochtli, they might

actually prevent the sun from ever rising again. (CbL [Rev]: 27)

You know that a group of sea-faring Lasombra have seized a Soviet Kilo-class sub from

Iran known as The Black Fang, and that they now conduct raids on Camarilla-based

shipping from it. You have even heard that the Les Amies Noir have even granted them

permission to kill fellow Clanmates who interfere with their operations. (CbL [Rev]: 59)

You have heard some rumor of Lasombra mystics being able to summon creatures from

the Abyss, or being able to physically travel into some sort of Abyssal realm. You have

even heard rumor that such powers were incidental in MonÇada's destruction and have

heard whispers that the art of Obtenebraetion in some way links to the world of ghosts

and the restless dead. (CbL: 35; CbL [Rev]: 73, 96)

You know that amongst the upper levels of the Les Amies Noir, Sect has become less of a

concern and you have even heard of antitribu who serve upon or who invoke Courts of

Blood. You are also able to identify a sizable portion of Les Amies Noir in your region.

(CbL [Rev]: 53)

You know that the Kiasyd are a Lasombra bloodline and are aware that they were created

through some manner of experimentation involving both the fae and the Abyss. You

know that the Kiasyd are consummate scholars and that there have apparently been some

interactions with their parent Clan regarding the trade of information and books. (LS1:

28-29)

You have heard of Zarathustra, an ancient Lasombra who inhabits and watches over

Antioch and who has largely remained distant from the tumult of Clan politics. You do

not know if he bears any relation to the legendary Zoroaster from whom he takes his

name. (CbL [Rev]: 97)

You've heard of some of the fairly obscure Lasombra of note, such as Alfonso Lopez, an

infamous antitribu who escaped the purges of the 15th century; Black Wallace, one of the

more feared Inquisitors since the late 18th century; Leila Monroe, a hopeful self-declared

Priscus who has been struggling to tip the balance of Los Angeles in favor of the Sabbat;

and Lisette Visquel, an extremely young initiate into the Les Amies Noir who was placed

in charge of a series of raids in Miami and the Florida keys. (CbL: 67-68; CotN: 18-20,

26-27)

Lore: Lasombra x5

You have heard several theories as to why the Eldest let Gratiano destroy him, and some

suspicions of your own. You might even have an inkling that Gratiano was not 100%

successful.

You have heard old legends that claim Montano coerced a Ravnos into creating an

illusion of the Chi Ro over one of Constantine's battlefields, in the hopes of deliberately

pushing the Roman Empire toward Christianity. (CbL: 16; LS1: 38-39)

You have heard that the Lasombra, particularly those affiliated with the ancient goddess

Ereshkigal, were at one point instrumental in the destruction of the infernal Cainites

known as the Baali and the binding of their Dark Gods forever beneath the earth in one of

their ancient cities. You have further heard that the powers they summoned from the

Abyss to achieve this, are far beyond the kenning of any Cainite that still walks the earth.

(CbBaali: 19)

You know that the Kiasyd were first engendered when a triad of Lasombra obtained an

alchemical potion which purported to be the blood of Zeernebooch (a Teutonic God of

the Underworld) and mixed with it the blood of a true fae. You know that the potion,

once imbibed, transformed one of them, known only as Marconius, into a strange

creature, altering his physical makeup and granting him strange powers. While legend has

it that Marconius was abandoned after the change, it was later found that he and his

progeny later resurface around the 12th century in Strasbourg, and have had occasional

relations with the Lasombra and the Sabbat every since. You further know that the

Kiasyd have strange powers from the fae blood they are imbued with and possess a

strange Discipline known as Mythreceria. (LS1: 28-29)

You know who is among the Les Amies Noir and who is not. Period.

Lore: Malkavian x1

You know that the primary Malkavian Disciplines are Auspex, Dementation, and

Obfuscate, and that Dementation is unique to their Clan. You have heard, however that

some Malkavians possess Dominate as a Discipline, and know that until recently it was

only the Malkavian antitribu in the Sabbat who practiced Dementation. (LotN [Rev]: 33;

VtM [Rev]: 73)

You know that all Malkavians are permanently and incurably insane. You know that this

insanity, however, is also said to provide insight and premonitions. (LotN [Rev]: 32-33;

VtM [Rev]: 73)

You know that the blood of a Malkavian carries some of their curse and that ghouls and

thralls of Malkavians often display some form of mental instability. (CbM [Rev]: 64-65)

You have heard of the Malkavian progenitor, Malkav, and know that he was reputed to

be a great seer or prophet. (LotN [Rev]: 33; CbM: 17; CbM [Rev]: 12-13)

You know that Malkavians traditionally engage in the practice of "pranking", in which

they play elaborate jokes on others. You know that not all of these pranks are particularly

funny. (CbM [Rev]: 43)

You are aware that Malkavians have some rudimentary mechanic by which they can

mysteriously gather seemingly without having communicated beforehand. (LotN [Rev]:

33; CbM [Rev]: 41-42, 58-59)

Lore: Malkavian x2

You know that at some point in history all Malkavians practiced Dementation and that in

1997 it was was somehow spread from the antitribu back to the rest of the Clan, who

apparently forwent it's use at the time of the Treaty of Thorns. You suspect that the

Network might have played a role in this process of "reinfection". (CbM [Rev]: 27-29,

34)

You have heard that some Malkavians claim an indecribable sensation known as the

calling leads Malkavians toward their childer. You have also heard that the type of

madness that plagues a Malkavian is sometimes seemingly passed onto those whom they

Embrace, and that broods of Malkavian childer tend to share similar insanities or

sometimes even mass delusions. (PGttLC: 137; LS4: 87)

You have heard that Malkav's Sire is disputed, but that he is often attributed as being the

brother of Set and Saulot (the Setite and Salubri Antediluvians). You further know that

Malkav was apparently physically ripped to shreds during the battles that destroyed the

Second Generation, and that his childer at the time were said to have collected his body

and drunk of his scattered blood. Others claim that this is false, and that he left the

Second City intact and travelled to the region of Petra or Jerusalem, where he is still said

to slumber today. (CbM: 18; CbM [Rev]: 15, 17-18; FoBC: 5-7)

You know some parables common to Clan Malkavian such as "The Fable of Clever

Grandsons", in which Malkav pleases Caine through a sacrifice of his ego, and "The

Blind Bats and the Elephant" which is supposed to illustrate the Malkavian understanding

of objective reality. (CbM: 19, 33)

You further know that historically the Clan is said to have strong ties to the region of

Greece and Mesopotamia. (PGttLC: 37-39)

You know that the Malkavians were allied with Ventrue Rome during the Punic Wars

and that the Clan incited and aided in the destruction of Brujah Carthage. (CbM [Rev]:

20-21; PGttLC: 37-39)

You have heard of the Malkavian Madness Network (Also known as the Cobweb, the

Tapestry, the Greater Dreaming, the Weavery, Metatron etc...). You know that it is a sort

of rudimentary psychic hive mind that connects all members of the Clan together,

although it is not really organized, definite or predictable in any way. (CbM [Rev]: 41-42,

58-59)

You know that Malkavians tradition of "pranking" is intended to demonstrate to others

the absurdity of the universe and/or to shatter their perceptions of it, in the hopes that

they might come to a more enlightened view. (CbM [Rev]: 43-44)

You are familiar with the Reality Buster movement, which seeks to disrupt conventional

perception through. The general modus operandi of the group is to employ Disciplines to

evoke all manner of hallucinations, delusions and other sensations not in accordance with

accepted "reality". (CbM [Rev]: 38)

You have heard of "The Gnawed," Malkavians who do not successfully make it through

the Embrace and are rendered comatose or nun-functional through insanity. (CbM [Rev]:

39-40)

You know that Maris Streck is the current Malkavian Justicar of the Camarilla. (CotN:

43-44)

You have heard of the Plague-Bride, an ancient Methusaleh who was said to have been

Malkav's consort, and who is said to still walk the earth and spread infection and madness

where she goes. (CbM [Rev]: 15-16; PGttLC: 37)

You have heard of Nissiku (also known as the Clever Prince), and know that he was an

ancient Malkavian from the region of Mesopotamia. You have heard that the Babylonian

god Ea, or Enki is sometimes given the epithet of nissiku, meaning "far-sighted", and that

rumors apparently endure that Nissiku is also related to the Lakota spider-God Iktomi, the

anonymous prankster "Malk Content", and various other identities including: the Devil

Hanse, the Fool-Eater and Old Man Hate. (CbM: 64; CbM [Rev]: 16-17; PGttLC: 37 )

You have heard the Eater, a being of Malkavian origin that apparently is capable of

devouring the names of things and people, removing them from collective memory as a

result. (CbM: 26; CbM [Rev]: 17; PGttLC: 37)

You have heard of Jane Pennington and the Ankou, two figures who seem to be

connected to Clan Malkavian, but would be better called "apparitions" than Kindred. You

know that "Crazy Jane" is said to appear in visions to young neonates in the throes of the

Embrace and to assist in their transition (Some have linked her mannerisms to those of

the Plague-Bride, and consider her a modern incarnation of the Methuselah). You know

that the Ankou is a horrific figure that reassembles the Grim Reaper that is said to leave a

trail of dead Malkavians in it's wake. (CbM: 8-10, 63; CbM [Rev]: 19, 100)

You have at least heard, in passing, of legendary Malkavians such as: the Dionysian, an

ancient Greek Kindred with ties to the Bacchic cults of old and allegedly to the Fae;

Unmada and his childe Vasantasena, two Indian Malkavians who were instrumental at

the Convention of Thorns and in the foundation of the two Sects; and Tryphosa the Sybil,

whose prophecies directly incited Rome to attack Carthage. (CbM: 18-19, 61-62; CbM

[Rev]: 19-21, 26, 98-99; CotI: 29-33; PGttLC: 38)

Lore: Malkavian x3

You are aware that after joining the Camarilla, the Elders of Clan Malkavian saw fit to

"dampen" the violence of their innate Discipline and chose to adopt Dominate in place of

Dementation. You have heard that through some sort of manipulation of the Network, the

Sabbat Malkavians managed to "reinfect" the main Clan with it in 1997. (CbM [Rev]: 27-

29, 34)

You have heard the legend that Malkav was a notorious liar, and that through his

deception of the other Antediluvians he nearly caused the death of Zillah, Caine's

beloved. You have heard that Caine, in a rage, cursed him and his line, telling him that he

should have an infinite number of "truths" to utter thereafter. (PGttLC: 37)

You have heard the parable regarding Malkav, Set and Saulot. In this story, Saulot goes

on a journey to settle an argument between Set and Malkav over the origin of truth. Gifts

are exchanged between the brothers. Saulot gives Set his sword, and in return is given

Set's staff. To Malkav, he gives his crown, but Malkav, having nothing to give in return,

bites his thumb and draws an eye on Saulot's forehead, hence giving the Salubri their

characteristic third eye. (CbM [Rev]: 15)

You are aware of Tremere's diablerie of Saulot, and you know that Clan Malkavian

nearly joined in the War of Omens along with the Gangrel and Tzimisce to destroy the

Usurpers on account of the Malkavian kinship to the Salubri. (CbM [Rev]: 23-24; LS4:

100)

You have heard the various historical arguments as to whether Malkav was descended

from Ynosh, Irad or Zillah, and are aware of legends from around the region of Nineveh

that allude to one of the Second Generation beating it's childe for either saying or

refusing to say something of import. You have furthermore heard that Malkav was one of

the more active participants in the diablerie of the Second Generation. (CbM [Rev]: 13)

You have heard that Malkav's influence in the area of Jerusalem has helped to augment

it's religious mystique, and that such incidents as the seemingly mindless butchery of the

First Crusade, or the prevalence of Jerusalem Syndrome have been linked to the

Antediluvian by Malkavian scholars. (FoBC: 5-7; 27-28)

You know that some elders of the Clan claim that Malkavians are behind a

disproportionate amount of the baalim, or city-gods, of the Sumerian, Babylonian and

Akkadian civilations, and that it is claimed that similar practices amongst other Clans

were done in imitation of this phenomenon. (PGttLC: 37-39)

You are familiar with various theories regarding the Malkavian Madness Network,

including that it is the Antediluvian's method of spying upon all of his children. You also

have probably heard some of the debate as to whether or not Malkavian-sired Caitiff can

experience the Network. (CbM [Rev]: 42, 58-59)

You are familiar (or at least as familiar as you can be) with the bizarre cosmological

constructs that underpin the sentiments of the Reality Busters. You know that it is

claimed that empirical reality has been cut off from the infinite possibility of true reality,

due to various godlike creatures destroying their connection to the rest of the universe,

and therefore disrupting the flow of potential which powers magical phenomena. You

know that it is the aim of the Reality Busters to restore this connection as fully as they are

able, and that there are frequent claims that the Fae also attempt to serve a similar

function. (CbM: 17)

You've heard rumors that the "Gnawed" are often taken to the lairs of the Clan elders who

can no longer subsist on simple human vitae, although you have no means of verifying

this. (CbM [Rev]: 39-40, 52)

You've heard of the Malkavian Orders of Mystery, most notably the Ordo Aenigmatis,

which seeks to understand Malkavian madness through riddles and symbolic enigmas,

and the Ordo Ecstasis, which seeks ecstatic experience as a means of enlightenment. You

know that these mystery cults are, as a rule, never spoken of outside of the Clan. (LS4:

89; PGttLC: 219)

You have heard that each Clan's traditional "coat of arms" was originally created by a

mute Malkavian child named Pelinka during the Middle Ages. (CbM [Rev]: 27)

You have heard of the "Language of Babel", an argot of Malkvian origin consisting of

codes and symbols decipherable only to their Clanmates allegedly. You hear that it is no

longer in wide use. (LS4: 93, 112; PGttLC: 38, 82)

You've heard that the Malkavians once had strong roots in the Christian tradition, and

that certain heretical and widely dismissed claims have been made that the Clan had some

sort of direct connection to the personage of Jesus of Nazareth. (LS4: 95-100).

You know that Camilla Banes was the Malkavian representative amongst the founding

members of the Camarilla, and that she sat on the original Inner Council. (GC1: 51-61;

GC2 17-20; GC3 15-16)

You have heard stories of some Malkavians who have managed to transcend their bodies

and "download" themselves onto the Network somehow. Although you have no idea how

this is possible, you know it would account for stories regarding the Plague-Bride, Crazy

Jane and the Ankou. (CbM: 8-10, 63; CbM [Rev]: 64, 100)

You know that the Plague-Bride, the Clever Prince and the "Eater" were held in archaic

times as being the three foremost of the childer of Malkav, or the Coronati, and that they

are said to be the three who first drank the blood of the sundered Malkav, eating the red

clay of the earth wherever his blood had been spilled. (PGttLC: 37)

You are aware that the Malkavians have been credited with embracing such historical

figures as: Olympias, Sennacherib and the personage behind the Roman goddess Cybele

(CbM [Rev]: 19; KmW: 81-83)

You have heard that Rasputin was a Malkavian, although this is disputed by other Clans.

(CbM: 60-61)

You have at least heard, in passing, of famous Malkavians such as: Anatole, the

legendary prophet of Gehenna; Fabriza Contreraz, the influential Archbishop of Miami;

Dr. Douglas Netchurch, the famous Kindred hematologist; and Alessio Rinaldi, the

"Peacock" Prince of Ravenna. (CbM [Rev]: 96-100; CotN: 28-30)

Lore: Malkavian x4

You are aware that the Malkavian Discipline shift was not, in reality, a matter of choice,

and that a massive conclave of Malkavians was held in the city of Domazlice, where six

Methusaleh's (Addemar, the Black Hag, the Dionysian, the Plague-Bride, Tryposa and

Unmada) caused a "block" to be placed in the minds of their brethren, psychically

shutting them off from the powers of Dementation. You are aware that people in the

know about this "prank" historically regard the Camarilla Malkavians as the technical

antitribu of the Clan. You further know that, in spite of propaganda to the contrary, it is

unlikely that Sabbat Malkavians were the true cause behind the "reawakening" in 1997.

(CbM [Rev]: 27-30, 34)

You have heard some versions of the story of Malkav, in which he is driven mad after

either sleeping with Lillith or after having her unveil to him certain forbidden "truths."

You know that in these myths that feature Lillith, Malkav is said to have infected Set and

Saulot with his madness as they tried to comfort him. (CbM [Rev]: 13; CtB: 47; PGttLC:

37)

You have heard legends relating that prior to Malkav's rending he was visited by an angel

or angels of the Lord, who imparted unto him certain revelations that were meant to

secure Caine's repentance, and that he then approached Caine and spoke to him. Caine, in

rage, was said to have struck him down for this attempt and to have then cursed his

descendants with insanity. (LS4: 101, 117)

You have heard that the Malkavian Madness Network is not just the device of Malkav or

a part of the Clan curse but rather that it is Malkav himself, who exists now in shards

throughout the minds of all his progeny. You know that the Coronati, by devouring

Malkav's blood, allowed him to exist in them and in all they Embraced. You know that

they are said to never meet, such as that should something attempt to kill them, all of the

original fragments of Malkav will not fall at once. (CbM [Rev]: 12-13, 42, 58-59;

PGttLC: 37)

You have heard in Jerusalem in the late 12th century, the waterways and fountains of the

area were said to have turned red with blood, and that many elder Cainites report having

had strange and terrible dreams at the time. You have heard scant reports that it was

during this time that something was discovered beneath the city, and have heard rumors

to the effect that Malkav was active at this point in history. (FoBC: 19; 27-28)

Even if you are not a member of one of the Orders of Mystery, you know of the rough

ranks of progression through one of these groups. You know that the each order is led by

a deacon, a Malkavian who claims to have been present at Malkav's original "rending",

and that the majority of each order is made up of mystai who graduate from the entrant's

rank of initiate after a year of study. You also have a fair amount of familiarity with the

litany and practices of both the Ordo Aenigmatis and Ordo Ecstasis, and you've heard tell

of the (hopefully) now defunct third order, the infernalist Ordo Maleficus. (LS4: 95-100;

PGttLC: 219)

You know that some truly believed that the "Language of Babel" was, in fact, related to

the biblical myth of its name, and that at the time that the tower of Babel fell, Duma, the

archangel of silence, descended upon the earth and blessed seventy-seven members of the

Clan such as that they would remember the first tongue. (LS4: 93, 112; PGttLC: 38)

You have heard of two nearly unknown and utterly minuscule bloodlines of Clan

Malkavian: The Mnemosyne and the Jocastatians. You know that both groups are said to

specialize in Noddist scholarship and to practice ritual diablerie, but you know little else.

(CtB: 47)

You have heard of Elmolech, a demon bound into a human body by a gathering of

Malkavians after it had tried to possess the body of Geniveive of Limoge, an elder of the

Clan. You know that Elmolech has hence been cursed to wander the earth eternally, and

that several Malkavians claim to have had brushes with it. (CbM [Rev]: 22)

You have heard of Adonijah, the Biblical son of David who allegedly had (and has) some

manner of relation to Clan Malkavian and it's founder. You have heard all manner of

contradictory rumors about this individual, but know that he is said to still be wandering

the earth - albeit not as a Cainite. You have heard that he was entrusted with something

extraordinarily precious. (FoBC: 23-25)

You've heard of the Book of Andreas, a lost religious text that makes the claim that Christ

had a Cainite disciple in his company - a Malkavian named Andreas who was exhorted to

seek Caine out and beg forgiveness, and thereby achieve redemption before God. You

have heard that this sripture formed the basis for a highly heretical military-religious sect

known as the Brotherhood of the Crooked Cross, which claimed to worship the divine

trinity in the form of Caine the Father, Christ the Son, and Malkav the holy ghost. (LS4:

89, 93; PGttLC: 39).

You've heard of the obscure Biblia Negra, an Spanish translation of certain works set

down by an Arab author. You are aware that it is said that the text has certain startling

Noddist sentiments to it regarding the intentions of sixty seven beings of great power that

sleep beneath the earth. You are aware that the original translator was a Malkavian, and

that all known owners of the text have succumb to some form of insanity or paranoia.

(LS4: 95).

You know that Camilla Banes was alleged to have been involved in some way with the

Antediluvian of the "Clan of Death". (GC2 17-20; GC3 15-16)

You've heard of some of the fairly obscure Malkavians of note, such as: Lamdiel, a

famous prophet of Jerusalem; "Le' Enfant Perdu," the former Prince of Antwerp; and

Quentin King III and the six Knights of Boston, who rule over Boston and the

surrounding areas and who all seem to share in the delusion that they are part of an

Arthurian Romance. (CbM [Rev]: 19; LS4: 94)

Lore: Malkavian x5

You are aware of the contents of the legendary dialog between Caine and Malkav in

which Malkav sought to redeem him. and you know that key to the argument was Caine's

refusal to answer the question "Why?" when it was posed to him by Malkav - presumably

in relation to his motivation for killing Abel. (LS4: 100; 117)

You have heard a story, Bahari in origin, that Malkav and Arikel (the Toreador

Antediluvian) were the children of Lilith, and that they had a third sibling named

Nahema, a woman called the Dark Muse or the Demon Queen of Madness. You know

that after the deaths of these three, that Nahema was said to still speak to the blood of her

siblings, and that it is her whispers that actually transmit the madness network. (CtB: 64)

You know that one of Malkav's childer, similar in power to the Coronati, was diablerized

beneath Jerusalem, and that the Antediluvian was on the verge of potentially waking in

1197 AD as a result. You have heard that Malkav himself does not lie beneath the city,

but rather that the riddle to his final resting place is somehow related to the Latin phrase

"Et in Arcadia Ego," made famous by the painting 'Les Bergers d'Arcadie' by Nicholas

Poussin - a notable puzzle piece in many conspiracy theories. You can suspect that this

clue might be related to the ocassional brushes the Clan is said to have with the Fae.

(FoBC: 27-28, 31)

You have heard that the pure blood of Malkav is said to have miraculous qualities, and

that imbibing it can heal the injured and mad, even to the point where it may turn back

wassail. (FoBC: 25 32)

You are aware of the ritual diablerie practiced by (presumably) all three of the Ordos in

the event that initiates prove themselves unworthy. You also have made some

connections between the three Coronati and the three orders of Madness. (LS4: 95-100;

PGttLC: 219)

You are familiar with the Mnemosyne, and are aware that they possibly can claim some

manner of connection with the Dionysian. You know that their interest in scholarship has

some manner of mystic compulsion to it, and that they have a seeming rivalry with the

Jocastatians. You have heard of Aristotle de Laurent, who is amongst the most prominent

of their line and works with various Camarilla notables on issues of research. (CtB: 47;

EV: 202; Nod: 6)

You are familiar with the Jocastatians, and are aware that they do, in fact, practice ritual

diablerie upon their elders as a means of obtaining knowledge (not entirely dissimilar

from acts ascribed to the Salubri). You know that several Jocastatians claim membership

in the Sabbat. (CtB: 47; Nod: 182-183)

You have heard that Camilla Banes had contact with the Antediluvian Cappadocius and

that certain prophecies she has made about him have proved eerily accurate. (GC4: 97)

Lore: Nosferatu x1

You know that the primary Nosferatu Disciplines are Animalism, Potence, and Obfuscate.

(LotN [Rev]: 35; VtM [Rev]: 75)

You know that all Nosferatu are rendered hideously deformed and ugly by their Embrace

- which is said to be horrendously painful, with the process of transformation taking

several days to complete. (LotN [Rev]: 35; VtM [Rev]: 75; CbN: 12, 19; CbN: 13-16;

CbN [Rev]: 43-44; LS: 54)

You know that the blood of a Nosferatu carries some of their curse and that ghouls and

thralls of Nosferatu often become less attractive and somehow "wrong" looking. (CbN

[Rev]: 57-58)

You have heard of the Nosferatu progenitor, called either Absimilliard or simply

Nosferatu (coming from the Greek nosphoros - plague bearer). You know that the

legends regarding him often mention that he was a great hunter. (CbN [Rev]: 13-14, 16-

19; PGttLC: 43-44)

You have heard tales that all Nosferatu live in fear of something called the Nictuku,

which wishes to hunt them down and destroy them. (CbN [Rev]: 13-14, 17-19)

You know that Nosferatu are renowned as reputable sources for information, rumors and

lore. (CbN [Rev]: 62-63)

You know that Nosferatu tend to dwell in the sewers in large defended regions known as

warrens, and that they maintain vast subterranean holdings that few Kindred ever see or

interact with. (LotN [Rev]: 34; CbN [Rev]: 59-61)

You have heard that, all things considered, the Nosferatu have a fairly egalitarian and

close knit society and that the Clan Elders do not hold terrible sway over their childer.

You further know that a large number of Nosferatu consider themselves Autarkis,

claiming allegiance to no Sect. (LotN [Rev]: 34; CbN [Rev]: 50-51)

You have heard rumors of a Nosferatu-controlled computer information network. (LotN

[Rev]: 35; CbN: 32; CbN [Rev]: 64)

Lore: Nosferatu x2

You have heard that Absimilliard was Embraced by Zillah the Beautiful, of the Second

Generation, and that his Embrace ocurred after he attempted to track her to her lair and

destroy her. The battle apparently left a scar across his face, marring his beauty. You

have further heard that later he attempted to take her life again, laying siege to the First

City with his collected brood and the aid of other Antediluvians, and that for this affront

he and his childer were cursed by Caine with the hideousness now inherent to the

bloodline. (CbN: 14-16; CbN [Rev]: 13-14, 16-19; PGttLC: 43)

You have heard that Absimilliard created for himself a great brood of childer who were

all loyal to him through the blood bond, but that one night he was said to have raped a

woman he came upon bathing at a stream and Embraced her in a fit of passion. You know

that it is said that all Nosferatu descend from this one woman - often titled "The

Matriarch"- and that it is Nosferatu's original brood that form the enigmatic Nictuku. You

know that it is said that the Nictuku hunt down all of their "cousins" at Absimilliard's

behest. (CbN: 13-17; CbN [Rev]: 13-16, 17-19; PGttLC: 43)

You have heard that in his attempts to kill Zillah, Absimilliard attempted to distract Caine

by claiming that he had been attacked by a Lycanthrope, and set him out on a task to

destroy them for the offense. You have heard that it is for this reason that the werewolves

hate all Kindred. (CbN: 15)

You have heard a story of how Absimilliard apparently was the lover of Arikel (the

Toreador Antediluvian), although few of the Clan will affirm this, and this is, oddly

enough, a legend mostly perpetuated by the Toreador. (CbN [Rev]: 20)

You know that the Nosferatu had a large presence in ancient Rome and that they helped

to orchestrate and maintain the building of the Cloaca Maxima there, as well as the

Christian catacombs that followed it. (CbN [Rev]: 22; PGttLC: 45; LS: 53)

You are aware that many Nosferatu do not survive their Embrace, and that several others

emerge as simplistic brutes, malformed to the point that they are incapable of higher

thought or basic survival skills. You've heard rumors that some Nosferatu who beget such

abominations hide their childer deep underground and attempt to feed and care for them,

in spite of their vegetative state. (CbN: 19; CbN [Rev]: 43-44, 46)

You have heard that there is allegedly a tendency for Camarilla Nosferatu to dwell below

ground in sewage drains and subways, whereas their Sabbat counterparts are more

frequently found above ground in blighted urban areas. You are furthermore aware that

Sabbat, Camarilla and Autarkis Nosferatu will often speak with one another on Clan

matters when removed from the sight of their respective Sects. (CbN [Rev]: 24, 54-55)

You know the basic stereotypical social classifications given to Nosferatu. These include:

Bestials, who are obsessed with the Animalism Discipline and who tend to develop large

clusters of ghouled beasts; Cleopatras, who were beautiful and vain as mortals and have

been Embraced as a form of punishment; Fagins, who tend to head crime rings and use

blood cults to network in poverty-stricken areas; Leatherfaces, who have degenerated into

maddened serial killers; Loremasters, who study and trade in knowledge and obscure

information; Martyrs, who see their curse as a divine punishment and strive to retain their

Humanity and moral high ground; and Skins, who compulsively use Obfuscate to sttempt

to blend in with human society. (CbN: 22, 28-29; CbN [Rev]: 44-50)

You know that a Brood is a collective of Nosferatu working together, and that it differs

from a Coterie (Broods tend to be more familial and have a greater sense of

interdependence). You also know that a gathering of Nosferatu for discussion, barter or

socializing is referred to as a Hosting. (CbN: 28; CbN [Rev]: 52-54)

You know some of the traditional games that Nosferatu broods play, such as round-robin

(a large circular gossip session in which all present attempt to tell the story of the city's

current events), and the aranta-shadur, or scavenger hunt, in which Nosferatu are given a

list of items in the city to be obtained through theft and subterfuge by the end of the

night. (CbN: 30-31; CbN [Rev]: 64)

You are aware of the general layout of a Nosferatu warren. You know that there is

traditionally an labyrinthine antechamber through which visitors must navigate to gain an

audience, and that the central room of the warren (often referred to as the "Chamber of

Horrors") is generally the most defensible place in the structure. You further know that

almost all warrens are elaborately booby-trapped and are very hard to penetrate without

foreknowledge of their defenses. (CbN: 36-37; CbN [Rev]: 59-60)

You are familiar with spawning pools (waterways tainted with Nosferatu blood) and

know that they are used to create massive broods of mutated animal thralls. (CbN [Rev]:

37-28; 60-61)

You know that some Nosferatu who dwell underground can develop a penchant bizarre

forms of art, in particular: music, gardening and sculpture. You have heard of the

development of acoustic subterranean chambers -some of which employ channeled water,

and of fantastical gardens with fungi the size of trees. You are also aware of the

"Escalera", a giant sculpture of twisted metal and piping that spans an underground

chasm in Lima - and that is a popular tourist spot for Nosferatu who are aware of it.

(CbN: 34; CbN [Rev]: 64-65)

You have heard of Schrek-NET, a Nosferatu-created information network that extends

globally and is said to be accessible only to the Clan. (CbN: 32; CbN [Rev]: 64)

You have heard that the Nosferatu formerly held a roughly codified set of ethics of

hospitality throughout Europe, but that these practices are generally only now adhered to

by elders of the Clan. (LS4: 56)

You know that Cock Robin is the current Nosferatu Justicar of the Camarilla. (CoTN: 45-

56)

You are aware that the first Prince of New York after it's reclamation in 1999 was

Calebros, a Nosferatu, and that he has since abdicated and vanished from the city's

political spotlight. (NYbN: 73-74)

You have at least heard, in passing, of legendary Nosferatu such as Baba Yaga, the

infamous witch hag who is said to have ruled the entirety of Russia from the shadows.

(CbN [Rev]: 100; NoP: 100-102; RaR: 89-91)

Lore: Nosferatu x3

You have heard versions of the story of Absimilliard which claim that Zillah was smitten

with Absimilliard's handsome appearance, and that it was she that hunted him that she

might Embrace him. You have further heard that in his siege against the First City, he

was not quite able to drink all of Zillah's blood, and that as a result he did not inherit her

power. (CbN: 13, 16)

You have heard that Absimilliard believes that once all of his childer are slain, he can

offer up his dead brood in sacrifice to Caine, whom he believes will then remove his

curse. (CbN: 16-17)

You know that some believe that Absimilliard is relatively uninvolved in the quest of the

Niktuku, and that they took their quest for revenge upon themselves, believing that Zillah

would have fallen had the Matriarch and her childer stood with them. (PGttLC: 44)

You are aware that elders often use the threat of the Nictuku to force the decisions of

their childer through fear, and that many accounts of Nictuku are, in fact, falsified. (LS4:

49)

You have claims that "the Matriarch" was but one of three childer responsible for the

current Nosferatu bloodline, and that the other two were a figure known as the "Old

Crone" or "Little Grandmother", and a third childe yet unnamed. You know that rumors

of these other two figures circulated in the middle ages, and that there were connections

made to the classical Pagan motif of the Maiden, Mother and Crone. You are further

aware that many Kindred originating in non-European regions do not claim lineage from

the Matriarch and, in fact, have even gone so far as to title themselves "Niktuku" because

of this, in spite of bearing no resemblance to the creatures of legend. (LS4: 51-52)

You have heard that the Nosferatu apparently had large populations in Egypt and Africa

at one point in time, and that these Kindred supposedly dwelt for the most part above

ground, unlike their European counterparts. You know that Kindred explorers were also

befuddled to find native Nosferatu already on the American continents during the Age of

Exploration, and have heard that these indigenous Nosferatu are said to have given rise to

the Algonquin legends of manitou (spirits) that ate the essence of other beings. (CbN

[Rev]: 21, 24-25; 30-37)

You know that the Nosferatu of Rome (the Fossori) were at one time engaged in a

lengthy feud with the now extinct Clan of Death (the Cappadocians) regarding possession

of the Catacombs beneath the city. (PGttLC: 46-47)

You've heard of the War of Omens, and you know that the Nosferatu at the time allied

themselves with Clan Tzimisce against the nascent Tremere. (LS4: 72)

You are familiar with some of the trends in the Nosferatu deformity, and are aware that

the appearance of a Nosferatu can occasionally be traced to old regional communities.

You know that the Parisii (Parisian Nosferatu) tend to have nearly translucent skin

revealing their veins beneath and that the Lazarenes (Istanbul Nosferatu - formerly

associated with the hospitaler knight order of St. Lazarus) have deformities consistent

with very late stage leprosy. You have also heard that there were formerly some other

"breeds" of Nosferatu, whose deformities had vastly different appearances than those

common today - although nobody has heard recent tell of them. (LS4: 59-61, 78; PGttLC:

47-48)

You have heard the cosmological mythology perpetuated by some theologically inclined

neonate Nosferatu , who claim that the surface world is, in fact, the manifest hell, and that

all people who walk upon it are cleverly disguise devils. The Nosferatu, they claim, by

shedding their disguise, may now burrow downward in search of paradise. (CbN: 39)

You know several of the more archaic traditions of the Nosferatu. You have heard that it

once was held as common etiquette that any Nosferatu must give shelter to a clanmate for

three nights without payment; that broods of Portuguese Nosferatu would adopt orphaned

neonates by "re-Embracing" them (draining them and collectively feeding the foundling

their blood); that brood alliances in Northern Europe were once cemented by exchanging

two broodmates as hostages; and that in a few remote areas Nosferatu would conduct

mock "marriages" of leaders to join broods together as one. (LS4: 56)

You have heard of the ancient institution known as the Warrener's Guild, which was

founded by Zelios as an architectural school for the Clan. You also know that the largely

discontinued profession of being a warrener involved traveling to various urban broods to

aid them in making appropriate accommodations. (PGttLC: 46, 220)

You have heard that some elders in Europe previously were known to hire out Nosferatu

to administer the Embrace upon their ghouls as a form of torture before they were

disposed of. (LS4: 54)

You have heard of "living paths" - generations of trained animals in Nosferatu-held

regions who can recognize members of the Clan and lead them through spans of

wilderness. (LS4: 55)

You have heard that Rasputin was a Nosferatu, although this is disputed by other Clans.

(BbN: 52-53)

You are aware that the Nosferatu have been credited with Embracing such historical

figures as: Yima, the great king of Zoroastrian scripture. (LS4: 52)

You have heard a few tall tales regarding Nosferatu culture influence. You have been told

that the original Dickinsonian character of Fagin, was, in fact inspired by Nosferatu blood

cults similar to the fictional organization in Oliver Twist. You further have heard that the

infamous Bat Boy of Weekly World News fame was an escaped Nosferatu childe. (CbN:

57; CbN [Rev]: 27)

You are aware that Baba Yaga's influence over Russia was considerable, even for an

elder of her age, and have heard that from the time of her reawakening in the mid-1980s

through her alleged demise in 1998, communications with Russian Kindred came to an

absolute standstill due to some effect known only as the "Shadow Curtain." You are also

aware that the Iron Hag is said to have a long-standing feud with the Ravnos elder Durga

Syn, and that she is responsible for the death of the entire Brujah Council that formerly

governed Soviet Russia. (CbB [Rev]: 30-33; CbN [Rev]: 100; CotI: 55-57; NoP: 100-

102; RaR: 89-91)

You know that Josef von Bauren was the Nosferatu representative amongst the founding

members of the Camarilla, and that he sat on the original Inner Council. (CbN [Rev]: 26;

GC1: 51-61; GC2 17-20; GC3 15-16)

You have at least heard, in passing, of famous Nosferatu such as: Alonso Cristo Petradon

de Seville, the former Nosferatu Justicar of the Camarilla, whose assassination in 1997

still remains a mystery; Ferderico DiPadua, the famous Camarilla archon who is said to

have preempted an Anarch attack at the Convention of Thorns; Khalid, the former

Nosferatu Primogen of Chicago; Rabbat, an anathema hunted for her ability to spread a

plague contractable by Cainites; and Zelios, a famous architect and geomancer who is

said to be responsible for everything from the Tzimisce citadels of the old world to the

Tremere chantry of Ceoris. (CbN [Rev]: 26, 98-99; CotN: 53-54; LS4: 57; KmW: 20-25;

VtM [Rev]: 66)

Lore: Nosferatu x4

You know that there are claims of several Methusalehs who were not enthralled to

Absimiliard, and know that the legendary Baba Yaga is sometimes claimed among them,

along with Yima and the elders Melachoate, Gayomart and Illuyankas. (PGttLC: 43)

You know that the Tremere at some point performed experimentations upon Nosferatu to

produce the Gargoyle bloodline, and that the Nosferatu were allied with the Tzimisce in

the War of Omens in part because of this. (LS4: 73; PGttLC: 48)

You have heard of some of the rarer "breeds" of the Nosferatu. You know of the Larvae,

who were found in the volcanic mountain area in the Rhodosi region of Greece, and who

were said burrow through soft rock with their teeth and to feed on their victims through

strange serrated proboscises. You have also heard of the Volsi, a bog-dwelling group

native to the area of the Rhine, who were reportedly of a grotesque size and cannibalistic

temperament. You have heard that rumors abound that the Tzimisce may have had a hand

in "furthering the development" of these strange Kindred. (LS4: 59-61)

You have heard that some ghouls fed on Nosferatu blood have abandoned their masters

and fled even farther into the sewers, creating colonies of subhuman scavengers similar to

popular urban legends of "mole men." (CbN [Rev]: 62)

You have heard rumors that the Nosferatu attempted to stir up Cold War paranoia back in

the 1950s in the hopes of gaining more territory through underground bomb shelters.

(CbN: 30)

You have heard tales of the great Yima, who supposedly was somehow favored amongst

the Methusalehs of the Clan by Caine, and who retreated under the earth before the great

Flood, having had visions of the great deluge. You have heard rumors that he hence

escaped Caine's curse, and that during the Dark Ages he and his abode were quested after

as a sort of Nosferatu ideal - imilar to the holy grail. (LS4: 52)

You have heard wondrous tales of Baba Yaga's reign over Russia, and know that she

commanded seven terrible dragons known as the Zmei and six vast armies of

supernatural recruits. You have heard rumors to the effect that she also consorted with

demons, and have heard that there is some connection between her and the legend of

Koschei the Deathless. (CbB [Rev]: 30-33; CbN [Rev]: 100; NoP: 100-102; RaR: 84-89,

91-99)

You ahave heard that Calebros' reclusion is said to have something to do with reports of

active Niktuku in the NYC sewer system. (NYbN: 73-74, 119-122; LS4: 83)

You've heard of some of the fairly obscure Nosferatu of note, such as: Cicatriz, the

Sabbat Bishop of Tijuana; "El Diablo Verde," a famous luche libre Mexican wrestler;

Fra' Raymond, the famous leader of the Knights of St. Ladre; Gerald "Uncle Smelly"

Rafkin, the original creator of SchrekNET; Malachite, a prominent figure in Michael's

Constantinople; and Sergei Voshkov, an infamous KGB spy who was apparently taken

into the service of Baba Yaga after her reawakening. (CbN: 55; CbN [Rev]: 99-100;

CoBN: 100-101; CotN: 72-73; NoP: 90; NYbN: 74-75; PGttLC: 47-48)

Lore: Nosferatu x5

You know the names of as many Niktuku as it is possible to hear tell of. You have heard

of Abraxes, Lord of Mists; Nuckalavee the Skinless; Gorgo; She Who Screams in

Darkness; and Echnida, the Mother of Foulness. (CbN: 17)

You know that Baba Yaga resisted her Embrace at the hands of Absimilliard and has long

sought the death of the Antediluvian. You are aware that she summoned the seven Zmei

(Goluko, Gregornous, Illyana, Rustarin, Shazear and Trevero) and Koschei the Deathless

(a demon who is said to have formed when one of the five claws of the devil dragged

across the earth on his way to hell) in her battle against him. You have heard rumors that

Absimilliard made a pact with these forces to avoid his own destruction. (CbN [Rev]:

100; RaR: 84-89, 91-99)

You know that Baba Yaga did not die at the hands of lycanthropes (as some rumors say),

but that she was killed by one of the Nictuku, who was active in Russia at the time. You

have heard that the creature took the form of a small girl with a mark of a crescent moon

on her neck, and that it went by the name of "Vassalisa." (NoP: 93-100)

You know that Cock Robin is the childe of former Justicar Alonso Cristo Petradon de

Seville - although this is a close guarded secret, given the nepotism it betrays as present

amongst the Camarilla's upper echelons. (CoTN: 45-56)

Lore: Ravnos x1

You know that the primary Ravnos Disciplines are Animalism, Chimestry, and Fortitude,

and that Chimestry is unique to their Clan. (LotN: 55; VtM [Rev]: 97)

You know that Ravnos are traditionally prone to thievery and vice, to the point where

such actions have become innately compulsive. (CbR [Rev]: 48-49; LotN: 55; VtM

[Rev]: 97)

You know that the Clan's Antediluvian is either a man named Dracian (according to

Noddist traditions); a creature known as Zapathasura, who has been charged by the gods

with hunting down a race of demonic entities (according to Karavalanisha Vrana); a

simple Romani man named Ravnos (according to traditional folklore). (CbR [Rev]: 17-

18, 20; LS4: 24-25)

You know that the Clan has strong ties with India and with the Romani (gypsies) and that

several lines of Ravnos were entirely Romani-descended.

You are aware that there has traditionally been a long standing emnity between the

Ravnos and the Gangrel and that in near every legend of the Ravnos progenitor, he is said

to have made an eternal enemy of Ennoia, the Gangrel Antediluvian. (CbR: 18-20; CbR

[Rev]: 19-20)

You know that many Indian Ravnos follow the Mayaparisatya or the Path of Paradox, a

Path of Enlightenment which espouses adherence to ones jati (caste) and fulfillment of

svadharma (divine purpose).

You have heard of the existence of the Karavalanisha Vrana (Wounds of the Night's

Sword), an ancient Indian epic which tells the history of the Ravnos Clan. (CbR [Rev]:

16; LS4: 12, 24-25)

You know that during July 1999, a disaster known as the Week of Nightmares struck the

entire Clan, causing members to frenzy and devour one another and wiping it out save for

a handful of Cainites. (CbR [Rev]: 34-37; LotN: 54)

Lore: Ravnos x2

You have heard that in Noddist mythology, Dracian was Embraced by Irad, a member of

the Second Generation, after he had attempted to burglarize the ancient's haven. You

have heard that after the fall of the Second City and the destruction of the Second

Generation, Caine cursed Dracian with an inability to ever achieve satisfaction,

condemning him to a life of sin. (CbR [Rev]: 20)

You have heard that in some stories told by the Romani-descended Ravnos, Ravnos was

the son of Tshurka, a wandering gypsy who took Caine (called Kaen in the legends) into

his kumpania as an act of kindness after he had left Cainite society. Kaen later Embraced

Ravnos as thankfulness for his father's kindness, after Tshurka, himself, was killed by

marauding Cainites. Ravnos, in turn, Embraced much of his family at the behest of his

prophetic sister Laetshi. You have also heard that in these legends, Ennoia, the daughter

of Lillith, was the lover of Ravnos, and that she later betrayed him, allowing him to be

killed by jealous vampires in the hopes she would be taken back into the Second City

from which she had been exiled. In this story, Kaen returns after Ravnos' destruction and

curses Ennoia for her treason, condemning her to live forever like a beast to atone for her

bestial actions. (CbR: 14-20)

You have heard stories that claim that the curse of the Ravnos is rooted in their founder's

desire for the things he had lost in his mortal life - which compelled him to commit all

manner of mortal crimes in an attempt to compensate. You have heard some variants

which claim that the Antediluvian believes that the curse will grow weaker with each

mortal he shares it with, which sometimes leads to the superstition that Ravnos of

younger generations commit less audacious crimes than their elders. You know that this

belief is similar to one held amongst Romani-descended Ravnos, which professes that

Romani blood helps to keep the curse at bay, and that this leads giorgio (non-gypsy)

Embraces to deadlier sins. (CbR [Rev]: 49-50)

You have heard that in the Karavalanisha Vrana, Zapathasura was a dead man wronged

by great demonic beings known as the asuratizayya. You have heard that the Gods

granted this man resurrection, immortality and the power that he might pursue the

asuratizayya to the ends of the Earth. You hear that they gave him the name Zapathasura,

which simply means "anathema." (CbR [Rev]: 17-18; PGttLC: 51; LS4: 24)

You have heard the the Ravnos were connected in some way to the early pre-Vedic

civilizations of the Indus Valley, and have heard that several elders claim that the city of

Harrapa was a stronghold for the Clan. (CbR [Rev]: 21)

You know that the Path of Paradox (sometimes called the Mayaparisatya) focuses on

attaining understanding of the grand illusion of life. It claims that all Kindred are locked

eternally outside of the cycle of life and death (samsara) and hence must realign their

purpose in life, hence the focus on the fulfilment of their jati and svadharma. You know

that the cosmology of this Path is tied to the Discipline of Chimestry, and that devotees

claim that this power is a means of altering the maya, or the illusionary world. You also

know this Path expressly forbids the embrace of women, considering them unfit actors

for the will of the divine. (CbR [Rev]: 22, 57-58; LS4: 33-34)

You know that Romani-descended Ravnos allegedly practice a bastardized version of the

Path of Paradox, which espouses debauchery and general mayhem in contradiction to

established law, and that Indian elders have, in recent nights, made attempt to revive the

true Mayaparisatya among their Western brothers. (CbR [Rev]: 25; LS4: 37-38)

You are familiar with the basic jati of the Indian Ravnos, which correspond closely to the

actual Vedic caste system practiced in India. These castes are: The Brahmin, who are said

to have great insight and powers of clairvoyance, and tend to be advisers and

philosophers; The Kshatriyas, who are the warriors of the Clan and carry out the fight

against the asuratizayya; The Vaisyas, who are embraced from the merchant classes and

engage in most of the mortal interactions of the Clan; and the Chandalas, the lowest jati,

who are not necessarily Ravnos, but rather a general grouping for Caitiff, non-Ravnos

and Ravnos who have failed to adhere to their original jati. You also know of the Sudra,

who are not a proper jati, but rather an Indian term for ghouls. (CbR [Rev]: 41-43; LS4:

27)

You know that the Romani-descended Ravnos are sometimes known as the Phuri Dae to

the Ravnos of India, and that they originally were said to have come from the Brahmin

jati. Amongst the Romani-born Ravnos themselves, however, they perfere to refer to

themselves as phralmulo and use the term Phuri Dae to refer only to those Ravnos of a

parituclar Bloodline who are able to use the Discipline of Auspex (which is also uniquely

manifested by the Indian Brahmin in place of Fortitude). These Western Ravnos also

reportedly call their Indian brethren the Vritra. (CbR: 28, 33-24; LS4: 24-25)

You know that before the Week of Nightmares struck, it was common for Western

Ravnos to attempt to create a sort of family-structure through their childer (sometimes

referred to as a kumpania amongst the phralmulo), and that this is often cited as the

reason that the Romani-descended Ravnos were hit hardest by the Week of Nightmares,

as they had a close number of Clanmates whom they felt a need to devour. (CbR [Rev]:

40, 44, 55)

You know that a sizable portion of phralmulo only Embrace among Romani bloodlines,

and that it was only in the nineteenth century that it became widely acceptable to

Embrace giorgio. (CbR [Rev]: 30)

You have heard of some of the major families of nomadic phralmulo in Europe. These

include the Gitano of Spain, noted for their love of song and dance and their patronage by

several of the regions Toreador; the Juna of England, who claim company with the Irish

Travellers or tinkers; and the German Sinti, who were allegedly a large black market

force before the fall of the Berlin Wall. (CbR: 27)

You have heard that the word "Ravnos" also refers to a mortal Romani family, and know

that a vast number of the pharmulo come from this lineage. You are unsure as to whether

the mortal line lent it's name to the vampiric one, or the other way around. (Gypsy: 26)

You are familiar with the pharmulo tradition of the kris, in which Romani-born Ravnos

hold communal judgment over one another by gathering several kumpaniyi together and

electing krisatora (judges) from both mortal and Ravnos stock to oversee their dispute.

You know that in the event that guilt is pronounced in a kris, solakh (curses) are meted

out on the accused. You are aware that many traditional pharmulo Ravnos believe in the

weight of solakh, and fear them as punishment. (CbR: 38-39)

You are familiar with patshiv, in which several pharmulo kumpaniyi will gather together

for celebration, entertainment and trade. (CbR: 39-40)

You are familiar with the medieval tradition of "The Treatment", in which mobs of

pharmulo gang up on a Domain which has been unkind to them and attempt to spread

chaos therein. (CbR [Rev]: 26, 51-52; LS4: 21)

You know that a massive disturbance took place in Bangledesh during the Week of

Nightmates, and that 1.3 million people died as a result of what was deemed by the media

to have been a massive typhoon. You have heard theorists state that this "storm" was, in

fact, the rising of the Ravnos Antediluvian. (ToTB: 123, 125)

You have heard of legendary Ravnos such as: Durga Syn, an ancient Methuselah who has

an ongoing feud with the Nosferatu Baba Yaga, and whose brood was one of the few

notable European groups to survive the Week of Nightmares. (CbR: 28; CbR [Rev]: 99;

CotI: 52-57)

Lore: Ravnos x3

You have heard that in Noddist mythology, Dracian was set up of as one of the spies of

Irad, who suspected a conspiracy amongst the Antediluvians. Dracian later turned against

him and joined the other conspirators. According to this mythos, Ennoia was said to have

blamed Dracian for tempting her into the war upon the Second Generation. (CbR [Rev]:

20)

You have heard some unique Romani stories also dealing with a character called Dracian,

which claim that he was, among other things, the husband of Daenna, the grandmother of

all gypsies. In these stories, Dracian is always slain by an elder vampire named Amriat,

leaving his widow alone to tend to her people. (Gypsy: 12-19)

You have that, similar to the Romani legend in which Christ forgives the sins of all

gypsies after one of them attempts to steal the nails for his cross, some elder pharmulo

believe that Kaen forgave the Ravnos of all of their crimes for the aid they offered him

when he was a wanderer. (CbR: 34)

You know that in the Middle Ages, some people spread about the folk tale that the first

Ravnos was, in fact, Judas, who had been condemned to eternal wandering and desire to

sin for his crime of betraying Christ. (PGttLC: 52)

You have at some point read a copy of the Karavalanisha Vrana. You are very cognizant

of the fact that it refers to deities that did not come into existence until 4,000 years after it

was alleged to be written, and that it is probably the work of a collection of Ravnos and

not the writing of Zapathasura alone, as is claimed. You also are aware that the epic has

no ending, and have heard rumors that the poems finale lies with Zapathasura himself.

You have heard that several Vritra Ravnos hunted for it with no success. (CbR [Rev]: 24;

PGttLC: 55-56)

You are familiar with the four ages of Brahma in Vedic tradition, as they often apply to

the epics of the Vritra. You know that the world's cycle is traditionally divided into the

Satya Yuga (Age of Gold), which was allegedly a time of paradise and purity; the Treta

Yuga (Age of Gold), in which evil first entered the world; the Dvapara Yuga (Age of

Bronze), in which demons manage to corrupt mankind's protectors; and the Kali Yuga

(Age of Iron) which is the fallen age in which we currently dwell. (PGttLC: 50; LS4: 24)

You have heard according to the Karavalanisha Vrana that the Gods both blessed and

cursed Zapathasura after he was resurrected. It is said that Kali, goddess of war and

bloodshed, gave him a thirst for vengeance; that Varuna, God of Strength, gave him

potency of his blood; that Indra, the god of storms and crops, gave him the gift of

fertility, that he might make other men to fight for him; that Hanuman, the monkey king,

gave him the power to speak to animals; that Devi, the core form of femininity, gave him

power over the maya; and that Himuvaat, god of moutains, gave him the durability of

stone. You know it is said that other gods refused to bless him, saying he was an unclean

and polluted thing - being dead. These were Surya, the God of the Sun; Agni, the God of

fire; and Brahma, the God of Creation - who respectively left him vulnerable to fire and

sunlight, sterile and starving. (CbR [Rev]: 18; PGttLC: 51; LS4: 24)

You have heard according to the Karavalanisha Vrana, the asuratizayya were once

known as the siddhi, beings who were charged with tending to and protecting humanity.

According to the epic, they eventually made bargains with the true demons, and were cast

into their fallen state as punishment, which in turn helped to usher in the Dvpara Yuga.

You are aware, at this point, that these myths seem to correspond with those of the

Cathayans. (CbR [Rev]: 17-18; PGttLC: 50; LS4: 24)

You have heard that the Ravnos who ruled over the city of Harrapa were involved in a

prolonged and violent open conflict with asuratizayya dwelling the settlement of

Mohenjo-Daro, and that some scholars suspect that early Vedic myths regarding the

battles of the gods and demons are references to this war. (CbR: 21; CbR [Rev]: 20-21)

You have heard that according to certain Vritra texts, Ennoia, like Zapathasura, was once

charged with combating the asuratizayya, but was cursed by the gods for rejecting her

duties after learning the price of her power. As a result of this treason, Gangrel are

thought to be cursed by the Gods to live amongst beasts, and to be forever barred from

fulfilling their proper destiny. You hear that some believe that it is possible for Gangrel

who practice the Mayaparisatya to reclaim their lost svadharma, and that this belief is

known as "The Gangrel Heresy" among adherents of the Path. (CbR [Rev]: 19-20; LS4:

28-29)

You are familiar with the five legendary childer of Zapathasura, and know that three of

the major Indian Ravnos jati are said to be descended from them. These five Methuselahs

are: The Black Mother (from which the Brahmin jati descends), an old crone associated

with the cult of Kali Ma; Rakashasa, a notorious deceiver, who is said to have walked

freely among the asuratizayya and to have betrayed Zapathasura grievously;

Chandraputra (from whom the Kshatriya jati descends), a great warrior-king who is said

to have ruled over Harrapa; Ravana, of which little is known save that he allegedly made

pacts with true demons; and Ramessu (from which the Vaisya jati descends), who kept

company with mortals and watched for the influence of the asuratizayya upon them.

(CbR [Rev]: 18-19; LS4: 25)

You have heard legends of the gradual abandonment of Zapathasura by all of his childer

save Chandraputra, and have heard this referred to as the Ravnos Diaspora. According to

legends, Ramessu was the first to vanish, without seeming explanation. This was

followed by Rakshasa committing his betrayal, battling Zapathasura and then fleeing in

disgrace to the region of either China or Africa. After this, the Black Mother was said to

have uncovered Ravana's ties to the infernal, after which he too departed. The Black

Mother herself is said to have left after the attempted invasion of the region by Alexander

the Great, following his armies back toward the West. You know that at this time many

younger Ravnos and Ravnos-Embraced Chandalas also fled India, traveling both East and

West of India as they attempted to escape the endless conflict with the asuratizayya.

(CbR [Rev]: 22, 25)

You have heard that it was Chandraputra who founded the Mayaparisatya, in an attempt

to re-stabilize those Vritra who remained in India after the Diaspora. (CbR [Rev]: 22)

You are aware that some zealous Vritra practice Sabbat-style mass Embraces in an

attempt to furnish large groups of shock troops to combat the asuratizayya. (CbR [Rev]:

40)

You have heard of the Alexandrite Ravnos, who were initially native to Egypt, and were

noted as being extraordinarily formal in matters of Cainite etiquette. You know that some

Ravnos from the region were said to claim Akhenaten as their progenitor, claiming that

he was cursed for his hubris of abandoning all Gods save the sun by being doomed to

never see daylight. (CbR [Rev]: 23-24; PGttLC: 52; LS4: 22-23)

You have heard of the Bashirite Ravnos, a Christian doomsday cult who attempted to mix

the doctrine of the bastardized Western Path of Paradox with certain interpretations of the

Revelation of St. John. You know that Bashirites believed that it was their duty to bring

about the coming of the scriptural apocalypse, and that they would often attack pilgrims

and devout Christians, Jews and Muslims in an attempt to hasten the end times. You have

also heard that its founder, Bashir of Damascus, claimed to have had personal contact

with Christ and to have achieved absolution for his sins. (CbR [Rev]: 25; PGttLC: 53-54;

LS4: 13)

You have heard of the Sybarite Ravnos, who allegedly founded the false Path of Paradox

practiced by so many Western Ravnos today (leading it to sometimes be referred to as the

Roman Path of Paradox). You know that the Sybarites were renowned as debauched

pirates, brigands and slavers, and that they were present in European history from the

time of the Roman Empire onward. You have also heard that it was common Sybarite

practice to steal titles and to claim association or lineage with distant nobles or Ravnos

elders, which often causes the group's genealogy to be hard to trace. You have heard that

the Sybarites claimed that their founder was any number of personalities, ranging from

Julius Caesar to a close associate of Emperor Caligula to Romulus himself. (CbR: 41;

CbR [Rev]: 24; PGttLC: 53)

You have heard of the Phaedymite Ravnos, a small group of honor-bound Cainites from

the region of Gaul who served as couriers during the Midde Ages. They were apparently

named for their matriarch, Phaedyme, who was alleged to have disguised herself as a man

to join Alexander the Great's expeditions. You know that the Phaedymites interactions

with the Sybarites occasionally engendered violence. (CbR [Rev]: 24-25; PGttLC: 54-55;

LS4: 14)

You are aware that the term Phuri Dae, in addition to being a catch-all name that the

Vritra give to the phralmulo and a specific term for a Bloodline of seers, also refers to a

mortal lineage of Romani who are often associated with folk-magic and the "Sight." You

can guess that the Phuri Dae Ravnos probably originally had ties to this family. (Gypsy:

26-28)

You are aware of a handful of Ravnos known as the Kalderash who have established

themselves in China and East Asia as traders, and whom apparently are able to either hide

from or to coexist with the asuratizayya. (CbR: 32; CbR [Rev]: 45-46)

You have heard of the Wuzho, fanatical Ravnos descended from the Romani bloodline

known as the Tsurara (or Knife Tribe), who have vowed to eradicate all of the non-

Ravnos undead from the Earth in protection of their Clan. You know that in times past,

the Wuzho were given wide birth, as bloodhunts on Ravnos followed shortly after their

arrival in a city. (CbR: 32, 34)

You have heard of the saddhus, a scant few Ravnos antitribu and elder Brahmin Vritra

who serve as teachers for the Mayaparisatya in it's wholly uncorrupted form. You hear

that they are capable of performing great acts of blood sorcery known as Sadhana and

that they are to be respected and feared. (CtB: 81)

You have heard a legend that Zapathasura Embraced a woman once out of love, and that

the restriction in Mayaparisatya regarding the Embrace of women was imposed selfishly

so that none should every be the rival of Zapathasura's paramour. Another story claims

that Zapathasura's sister so disgraced herself in some manner that women were no longer

considered a fit sacrifice for the gods, meaning that they could not recieve the Embrace.

(LS4: 26)

You are aware that the Ravnos have been credited with embracing such historical figures

as Mata Hari (although this is disputed by the Assamites). (CbR [Rev]: 99-100)

You are aware that Durga Syn was originally offered the Embrace several time by Baba

Yaga, and that her continued refusal to accept drove the Hag to curse her body - leaving

her an ugly withered crone. (CbR [Rev]: 99)

You have heard that many Ravnos who survived the Week of Nightmares claimed to

have had visions of a dragon, a tiger and/or a bird and of a ten-headed creature devouring

its own heads (which is consistent with the classical Indian depiction of Ravana the

Demon King, a figure not-necessary related to the Methusaleh, in spite of his shared

name). You have heard that other Cainites with powers of foresight and even mortals

with reported oracular ability echoed these vision. (ToTB: 126)

You have heard of legendary Ravnos such as: Ettiene de Fauberge, the former Prince of

Acre; Harasvarupa Nishiitharudhira Amavarati, a Vritra elder who is spear-heading

conversion to the Mayaparisatya in Europe; Marcia Felica Licina, a noted historian of the

Clan, and childe of Phaedyme who compiled several important journals regarding Ravnos

history; Alexis Sorkorin, an infamous thief and burgler who has mae the Camarilla's Red

List; and Ivan Krenyenko, a notorious black market operator who is simultaneously

hunted by the Sabbat, Camarilla, Society of Leopold and the KGB due to his exploits.

(CbR: 65, CtB: 80; KmW: 57-61; LS4: 11, 18)

Lore: Ravnos x4

You are aware of some of the Indian myths regarding Cainites that are told outside of the

Ravnos, such as claims that the death god Yama cursed his sons for displeasing them,

telling them that they might never come to his kingdom, and that these children became

the pitis (or forefathers) of Indian Cainites. Another describes demonic princes, who

managed to rise again after the gods killed them, because they had stolen the Nectar of

Immortality. In general, many of the non-Ravnos myths seem to characterize vampires as

demons or fallen Gods - a close observer might try to draw some sort of connection

between these myths and those regarding the asuratizayya. (BS: 55)

You have heard a Romani story in which Dracian sought to overcome his curse by

crafting a beautiful tree - whose fruit was said to be able to forever slake a Cainite's thirst

for blood. In these legends, it is Daenna who eventually eats of the fruit after Dracian's

destruction by Amriat. This gift eventually allows her children, the gypsies, to inherit her

magic. In these legends, she is also said to have taken a stone covered in Dracian's blood

and to have used it to Embrace a young man named Ravnos, by placing it in his mouth as

she stabbed him in the heart. This, of course, forms yet another apocrypha as to how the

Clan Antediluvian came to be, and it seems to merge the stories of Dracian and Ravnos

together. (Gypsy: 14-19, 89-90)

You have heard some scant few phralmulo stories which mention the figure of Punjika,

who was said to be the uncle of Ravnos, and some traditional Romani stories which

mention the figure of Sarrath, who was said to be the brother-in-law of Dracian. You

have heard claims that such characters are often said to have numbered among the first

werewolves, although there is little to substantiate this. You also know that these two

figures might, in fact, be the same person if you believe the legends stating that Ravnos

was Dracian's "son." (CbR: 14-20; Gypsy: 16-18, 89-90)

You have heard the assertion made that Rakshasa was not in fact Embraced by

Zapathasura, and was merely a ghoul of the Antediluvian, and that it was because of this

that he was able to infiltrate the asuratizayya. You have further heard that because of this,

many acts attribute to Rakshasa are in actuality better tied to Ramessu. (CbR [Rev]: 18,

23)

You have heard that some records indicate that Ramessu eventually relocated to Egypt,

where he created the brood that would later be known as the Alexanderites, and

apparently endured numerous conflicts with Setites over territory. You hear that he

eventually came to fancy himself as a Pharonic God, and that his followers largely

abandoned any of their Vedic roots. (CbR: 21; CbR [Rev]: 23; PGttLC: 52; LS4: 22-24)

You have heard that the Black Mother who was the progenitor of the Sybarites, and that

at some point Chandraputra made an attempt via emissaries into the Roman Empire to

win them back to the Vritra cause - only to have his own servitors become corrupted by

the decadent Sybarite teachings. (CbR [Rev]: 24)

You have heard that Ravana's trafficking with the infernal allowed him to seduce a large

number of Cainites and asuratizayya into his following, and that he eventually sought to

tempt Zapathasura with his power. According to legend, Zapathasura is said to have

grown violent at such and offer, and after attempting to strike Ravana, found that there

was nobody in front of him, and thereafter was taken by the grip of his first long torpor.

(CbR [Rev]: 23)

You are aware that there is little hard archeological evidence to support the theory that

Harrapa and Mohenjo-Daro were at war, and that many scholars believe that even in

antiquity, the supernaturals who might have inhabited these cities could not have risked

open warfare, and must rather have conducted their conflicts via ghouls and mortal

followers. (CbR: 21; CbR [Rev]: 21)

You have are aware that there was a schism among the Bashirites that led to their

echscatalogical fanaticism, and that Bashir is said to have initially preached non-

intervention with regards to the end times. It was apparently his childe Varsik who gave

the call to "force God's hand" by plunging the world into chaos. You are aware that there

existed a small splinter Sect amongst the group known as the "Lambs of Bashir" who

claimed to preserve their founder's original teachings. (PGttLC: 53-54; LS4: 13)

You have heard of the Yoryari, a small splinter group of the Sybarites who are said to

have founded a number of now forgotten philosophical variants on the false Path of

Paradox, namely a belief that the primordial energy of change (weig) is held in all things,

and that it needs to be released in order to transform reality. There are many who claim

that this Path of Paradox is a comparatively less bastardized version of the

Mayaparisatya as was handed down to the Yoyari by Romani-associated Chandalas

coming out of India. (CbR: 41; CbR [Rev]: 27; PGttLC: 53-54; LS4: 14-15)

You have heard of the Urmen, a rare bloodline of Ravnos who claim to have trafficked

with the Fae, in order that they might drink their blood. You have heard rumors to the

effect that the power of Chimestry is used by the Urmen to subdue such creatures, who

are said to always act as though chimera cast upon them are real, and you also know that

the Urmen have a mortal Romani bloodline which shares their name and some of their

beliefs with them, much like the Phuri Dae. (CbR: 33; Gypsy: 26-28)

You know that the Tsurara, the group from which the Wuzho claim their lineage is, in

fact, a Romani collective formed in the 1940s. In its mortal incarnation, the Tsurara

vehemently hate all phralmulo and work towards their destruction, feeling that by

accepting the Embrace, they have disgraced their Romani blood. (Gypsy: 101-102)

You are aware that while Ravnos seldom get involved in other Clans politics, they were

often active assistants in the Tremere genocide of the Salubri, as many Ravnos on the

Western Path of Paradox believed that the frequent push by the Salubri to look toward

Golconda was blasphemously antithetical to the svadharma of Cainites. (LS4: 30, 44-45)

You are aware that the Ravnos were amongst the hardest-hit Clans of World War II, due

to the Nazi Holocaust and its targeting of gypsies amongst the unfit. You know that some

Ravnos claim that Germany was being deliberately manipulated by Ventrue or Tremere

forces at the time who wished to deliberately wipe out the Clan - but that these assertions

are universally dismissed both within and outside of the Clan as being nothing more than

conspiracy theories. (CbR: 24-26; CbR [Rev]: 33)

You have hear that the Bhopal Disaster of 1984, which exposed more than 500,000

people to toxic methyl isocyanate gas, was caused by militant Kshatriyas attempting to

engage in mass-Embrace tactics against groups of asuratizayya. (CbR [Rev]: 34)

You have heard of Ravnos Neve, Cainites that appear to have been native to North

America at the time when Europeans first arrived and to have possessed powers similar to

the Ravnos of Europe and India. You know that these native Ravnos often associated

themselves with native groups who identified with totemic trickster creatures, such as

Raven or Coyote. (CbR: 23-24)

You've heard of some of the fairly obscure Ravnos of note, such as: Callirus, an infamous

Spanish con-artist who earned his Embrace after successfully posing as a Kindred for a

full year; Karmenita Yoyari, the founder of the Yoyari line; Papa Legba, a voodoun

practitioner who takes on the name and mannerisms of a famous trickster loa; and Spirit

Creek, a small Ravnos-led coterie of underground musicians who are noted as runners

and informants for a wide variety of patrons (CbR [Rev]: 16-17, 31, 47; 100; CotN: 84-

85; PGttLC: 56;)

Lore: Ravnos x5

You have heard that according to a mix of Yoyari and Romani legends, Laetshi was the

first to teach Ravnos the art of Chimestry rather than Kaen, but that she taught him a true,

pure form of the Discipline which allowed him to change the world in a direct and

palpable manner. It is said by adherents of the false Path of Paradox, that Ravnos later

lost this power, owing to the fact that the other Antediluvians hoarded the weig of the

world for themselves, making it impossible to change. (CbR: 41)

You have heard that the true ending of the Karavalanisha Vrana was said in antiquity to

contain a secret so dire, that were it revealed, all of the Ravnos Clan would turn upon one

another in frenzy and despair. You see how this could be seen as prophetic, given the

aftermath of the Week of Nightmares. (LS4: 25)

You have heard that Ramessu grew deranged over the centuries and that, in denial of the

passing of Dynastic Egypt, he set up for himself an illusionary Pharaonic court, which

lasted well into the Renaissance and which some speculate might still exist today. (CbR

[Rev]: 23)

You are aware that Prince Ettiene de Fauberge of Acre was brought to power by his sire

Varsik, the childe of Bashir, and that he was charged by his sire with finding the True

Cross in exchange for his climb to prominence. You know that this mission was

apparently central to the Bashirite mission to harbor the apocalypse. (LS: 19)

You have heard that Baba Yaga has perished, and that it is rumored that the curses she

laid on Durga Syn may at long last have been lifted. (CbR [Rev]: 99)

You know that whatever woke up in Bagledesh was fought by three of the most powerful

asuratizayya (represented by a Tiger, a Dragon and a Crane in the visions of those

affected by the Week of Nightmares), and that mortal magicians also interfered with

affairs in some capacity. You are fairly certain that the Ravnos Antediluvian is dead.

(ToTB: 125-126)

Lore: Setite x1

You know that the primary Setite Disciplines are Presence, Obfuscate, and Serpentis, and

that Serpentis is unique to their Clan. (VtM [Rev]: 93)

You know that all Setites are extremely sensitive to bright lights, especially the light of

the Sun (even more so than other Kindred). (VtM [Rev]: 93)

You are familiar with the standard, historically accepted myth of the God Set, in which

Set, jealous of his brother Osiris, lures him into a richly decorated coffin and casts him

into the Nile. After Osiris' magician wife and sister, Isis, revives him, Set again tries to

thwart Osiris and his line by castrating Osiris and dismembering him. After this, Osiris is

reassembled by Isis and embalmed by the jackal-headed God Anubis, and then takes his

place as the ruler of the underworld. His son, the falcon-headed Horus, eventually defeats

Set in battle, and rules the lands of the living. (CbSe [Rev]: 12)

You know that the Setites worship their Clan founder, Set, as a God, and that they do not

believe in the traditional Noddist stories of Caine or the traditional Egyptian fables

regarding Set and Osiris. You have heard it claimed that the Clan believes that Set, after

his battles with Osiris and Horus, descended into the underworld where he came upon a

great revelation which gave him considerable power, and that it was Set who later created

the twelve other Clans of vampires. (CbSe [Rev]: 12-14)

You know that Setites claim that their religion promotes freedom from enslavement to

dogma and conventional morality. (CbSe [Rev]: 39-40)

You know that many Setites follow the Path of Typhoon, a Path of Enlightenment which

emphasizes revelry in universal corruption and adheres to the orthodox teachings of the

Setite religion. (LotN [Rev]: 79; CbSe [Rev]: 40-44; VtM [Rev]: 294-295)

You know that Setites are notorious for dealing in all manner illicit trade including drugs,

prostitution, and all manner of Black markets. They also have a predisposition to forming

mortal blood cults.

You know that Setites have their roots and major holdings in Egypt, although you have

heard that a heretical splinter group is rather popular in the Caribbean. (CbSe [Rev]: 48-

50)

You know that Set is a God of storms, chaos and darkness, and that he is associated with

beer, lettuce and wild boars. You know that he is commonly depicted as having red hair

and that he is associated with the constellation of the Big Dipper. (CbSe [Rev]: 66)

Lore: Setite x2

You have the tradition legend of Set as told by his followers. In it, Set is cursed by Atum-

Ra to forever live in darkness after his defeat by Osiris and Horus. Fearing the sun, Set

descended into Du'at wherein he consumed the heart of the serpent Apep and took his

power. It was then looking at Nun, the waters of primeval darkness, that Set realized that

the Ra had not, in fact, created the world as a thing lesser than himself, but had merely

shaped the same substance from which he, himself, was created. Set concluded that all

souls differed only in size, but not in kind, and that all beings could someday achieve the

same power of the Gods. You know that these "Gods" (Isis, Osiris, Horus and Set's one-

time consort Nephythys) are commonly referred to as the Aeons (as well as Atun-Ra,

who is also sometimes known as the Demiurge), and that the Setites seek in all ways

combat them, as these deities wish to keep their mortal underlings entrapped in the

illusion that they must, by nature, be subservient to the Gods. (CbSe [Rev]: 14, 35-39)

You have heard that, according to Theophidian doctrine, what other Cainites claim as the

city of Enoch was, in fact, the city of Annu, which was ruled over by Ra. You further

know that Setites claim that Set was not Embraced, but rather that he came to know death

by drinking of the waters of Du'at, and that he used his wisdom to create twelve disciples

like him, only to have them betray him to Ra. It is said that Set then cursed each of them

for their renegade ways, and that this is said among Setites to be the true origin of the

thirteen Clans. (CbSe [Rev]: 13-14)

You know that Theophidians often ascribe attributes of other Egyptian deities (Thoth,

Khunum, Seker, etc..) to Set as his own. (CbSe [Rev]: 40)

You know that the Noddist tradition of Cainites claims that Set and Osiris were simple

mortal tribesmen in Egypt, and that Set wished to stop their father, Ra, from bringing law

to society and hence binding people by it. In some legends Set apparently even tried to

bargain with Ra and Osiris, asking that they leave the lands of Upper Egypt to him and

his people, that they might be free from law, but they refused. (CbSe [Rev]: 12-13, LS3:

82-83)

You've heard that some claim that Osiris continued his life as a Cainite, and that his

progeny formed a secret religious order who attempted to keep the vampiric Beast at bay

through ritual and meditative prayer. While you have heard that the Followers of Set have

had various skirmishes with these "Children of Osiris," you know little about the group

save that it once existed, and that nothing has been heard regarding it in recent nights.

(CbSe [Rev]: 13)

You know that the history of Egypt is fraught with conflicts for the Followers of Set

(sometimes historically referred to as the Children of Rebellion or the Mesu Bedshet),

you are aware that the Setites often did not control the reigning mortal governments of

Egypt. You know that major eras of Setite influence within the region are said to include

the reign of the Pharaoh Seth-Peribsen (2nd Dynasty), the reign of Acthoes II (9th

Dynasty) the foreign Hyskos rule (15th-17th Dynasties), the reign of Ramses II (19th

Dynasty), and the Argead and Ptolemiac Dyansties (beginning with the occupation of

Alexander the Great). (CbSe [Rev]: 14-18)

You've heard that it was during the Roman occupation of Egypt that Theophidian

teachings began to spread to other cultures of the Empire, and that it was in this era that

Setites first began to Embrace non-Egyptian childer. (CbSe [Rev]: 18-19)>

You have heard of the once great Temple of Set in the ancient city of Tanis, and know

that it is where the body of Set was once purported to lie. You have heard that it was

eventually destroyed by earthquakes in 543 CE, during the time of the Late Roman

Empire. You have also heard that it was around this time that Set ceased his contact with

the rest of the Clan. (CbSe [Rev]: 19-20)

You know that the Egyptian Setites' suffered tremendously at the hands of the

Marmeluke Sultan Baybars al-Malik al-Zahir Rukn al-Din Baibars al-Bunduqdari during

his reign over Cairo from 1260 CE to 1277 CE. You hear that he is purported to have

enacted a purge on all Cainites in the region, resulting in a large portion of elder Setites

actually leaving Egypt in exile in what was later recorded as the Proclamation of Red

Tears. You are aware that it was during Baybar's reign that the legendary temple of

Ombros, which was once the central temple of Setitism, was sacked and destroyed. (CbSe

[Rev]: 24-25)

You know that the Setites were given a formal invitation to join the Camarilla at it's

inception, but that they declined. (CbSe [Rev]: 27-28)

You have heard that all Setites do not necessarily worship Set, but that many adopt the

worship of similar deities within their own religious tradition. You know that many of the

Setites of sub-Saharan Africa worship the snake god Damballah, and that Europe has had

a long standing cult since classical antiquity known as the Cult of Typhoon Trismegistis,

which worships the Greek Titan Typhoon in the guise of the Gods Bacchus, Mars and

Pluto. (CbSe [Rev]: 19, 26, 33-34, 46)

You know that there are some Setite Bloodlines (specifically the Daitya in India and the

Tlacique in Meso-America) which seem to be descended from the Setites, but who appear

to have evolved independently in other parts of the world, and who follow religious

traditions totally separate from their parent Clan. (CbSe [Rev]: 33-34, 50-53)

You know of the Hierophants or Eternals, the oldest of the Followers of Set, who are said

to have known the God personally. You know that they are currently considered the

rulers of the Clan, and that their number is said to be seven. You know that they seldom

engage themselves in any but the most serious of Clan affairs these nights. (CbSe [Rev]:

20, LS3: 95-96)

You know that Theophidians hope to bring both mortals and Kindred to abandon shame,

fear, needfulness, morality and other fetters created by the Aeons, such as that all beings

may realize their true potential beyond the material world in which they are bound. You

know that Setites, to this end, often attempt to cater to the desires of potential initiates to

such an extent that they learn to let go of normal delineations of good and evil. (CbSe

[Rev]: 39)

You know that there are a diversity of opinions as to what the ultimate goal of Setite

Theology is, and that philosophy range from the idea that once enlightened, the followers

of Set shall rise up to become Gods in their own right to the belief that reality and the

Aeons will be transcended once an adherent denies them power. You know that some

radical members of the Clan posit that the world that the Demiurge created must be

destroyed for Set's vision to realize itself, and that they look to what other Cainites might

deem Gehenna with rapt anticipation. (CbSe [Rev]: 39)

You have heard of and can recite the Nine Revelations of the Void, which all initiates

into Setitism are generally supposed to undergo. These include revelations of Ecstasy,

Terror, Wrath, Desire, Satiety, Despair, Ignorance, Chaos and Blood. (CbSe [Rev]: 48-

63-64)

You have heard of the Serpents of the Light, a group of Setite-descended Kindred who

ally themselves with the Sabbat and who seek to topple their Antediluvian someday. You

know that they are considered Heretics and traitors by the general Clan. (CbSe [Rev]: 48-

50)

You know that in addition to the Path of Typhoon, many Setites adhere to the Path of

Sutekh, a similar Path which further emphasizes the push toward enlightenment and the

transcendence of desire. (CbSe [Rev]: 41-42)

You have heard of the Cohort of Wepwawet, a Setite fundamentalist group who seeks to

homogenize Setite doctrine and which does missionary work with non-Egyptian Setite

groups. You know that it is from this group that the so called "Warrior Setites" trained in

the art of Potence descend. (CbSe [Rev]: 34, 45)

You have heard of the Cult of Taweret, a Setite group focusing on Tawaret's aspects of

fertility, childbirth and black magic, and you know that they have developed a derivative

Path from the Path of Sutekh known as the Path of Ecstasy, which emphasizes ecstatic

experience as key to enlightenment. (CbSe [Rev]: 45-46)

You know about the high Setite holy days, which include the Anniversary of the Death of

Osiris (November 19) and the Setite Holy Week (July 31 - August 4), which contains the

birthdays of the Egyptian Aeons (Ra, Osiris, Isis, Horus and Nephthys) and remembers

when the world was in peril. (CbSe [Rev]: 43)

You are aware that the true pronunciation of the ancient Egyptian language (which eludes

modern researchers, given the pictographic nature of its script) is said to have been

passed down in secrecy by the followers of Set. (CbSe [Rev]: 12)

You have at least heard, in passing, of Legendary Setites, such as: Wepwawet, Tawaret

and Sobek (the childer of Set himself) and Kemintiri, the infamous assassin of Camarilla

Ventrue Justicar Michaelis. (CbSe [Rev]: 96-97)

Lore: Setite x3

You have heard tales of the First Age, in which the Aeons walked among mortal men,

and have heard all manner of stories relating as to why this is no longer so. Theories

range from mankind becoming so dulled with subservience that they could no longer

communicate with their Gods on a one-to-one basis to the Aeons fleeing to become

incorporeal spirits, perhaps in fear of the newly enlightened Set. You have heard legends

say that the free will of men with regards to the Gods may, in fact have been a mistake by

the Demiurge, and that Atun-Ra never intended to breathe so much life into his creations

that they could someday oppose him. (CbN [Rev]: 39)

You know that the Osirians apparently could claim control of Egypt during the 12th and

13th Dynasties (beginning with Amenemhat I), the reign of Ahmose I, and the famous

Amarna period under Akehnaten (in which the Ra, the sun, came to be worshipped alone,

apart from other Gods). You have heard, furthermore, that the Setites in Egypt acted

directly to dismantle Akehnaten's reign, and that they may have gone so far to Embrace

his wife Nefertiti.(CbSe [Rev]: 15-18)

You have heard rumors that the Hyskos rule of Egypt was not entirely pro-Setite, and are

aware of connections that are sometimes drawn between the Hyskos and the Lasombra's

claim to rule over the "sea people." (CbN: 24-32 ???)

You are aware that during the Persian conquests of Egypt in the Late Period (525 BCE -

404 BCE), the region apparently endured control by Clan Assamite, and that the eventual

coming of Alexander the Great was lauded by many as the will of Set to free them from

the Assamite occupation. You have heard that many among the Followers of Set view

Alexander as possessing the spark of divinity, and that some have gone so far as to call

him the "Son of Set." (CbSe [Rev]: 16-17; CbN: 35; LS3: 86)

You've heard that some Setite elders disputed the spread of Setitism to non-Egyptians

during the Roman Empire, but that it was rumored that Set himself spoke on the matter

and cast his will with the lot of the young then neonates of the time who favored the

expansion to other cultures. (CbSe [Rev]: 18-19)>

You know that Set reportedly disappeared from his resting place in Tanis sometime

during the time of the early Roman Empire (a superstitious few claim that the time frame

coincided with the crucifixion of Christ), and that for one week preceding his

disappearance, he sent feverish visions to the elders of the Clan (Six of the Eternals

apparently fell into a non-ending torpor during this time), which have since been

interpreted as prophecy. You know that there are approximately three-hundred of these

prophecies transcribed, and that they are closely guarded by the Clan. (CbSe [Rev]: 19-

20, LS3: 87)

You've heard that the fall of Tanis was preceded by many ill omens and auspices,

including the year of 539 CE, in which there was purportedly no summer, and an

outbreak of the bubonic plague a year before the earthquakes began. (CbSe [Rev]: 19-20)

You know that before the disappearance of Set, the Clan had no hierarchy, and that there

is some sentiment that the posts of the Hierophants are not in true accordance with Set's

design. You know that some time in the Middle Ages, a counter-movement which

protested the Hierophants emerged, known as the Decadents, and that they promoted a

philosophy of wholesale corruption separate from the worship of any deity - oddly

enough, you know that it is from this school of though that the modern Path of Typhoon

emerged, and that many older forms of Setite worship differ in their basic philosophical

outlook from modern practices. (CbSe [Rev]: 20; LS3: 96-97)

You are aware that Setites actively participated in both sides of the Crusades as spies,

informants and financial backers, hopeful to profit from the deaths of faithful Christians

and Muslims simultaneously. You have further heard tell that while the Followers of Set

had no hand in the Children's Crusade of 1212 CE, eleven of the youths from that ill-

fated expedition eventually recieved the Setite Embrace, after being sold as slaves or

sacrifices to several of the Clan's temples. (CbSe [Rev]: 22-23)>

You have heard rumors linking Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II's dealings with Sultan

Al-Kamil al-Malik al-Kamel Naser al-Din Abu al-Ma'ali Muhammed to have Jerusalem

ceded during the Fifth Crusade to have been influenced by Setites in the region, and have

heard some folk-tales regarding various sightings of Frederick after his alleged death in

1250 CE, which has been used to imply that he may have been a Setite Embrace. You

further know that he was widely known for possessing distinctive red hair and green eyes

"like those of a serpent." (CbSe [Rev]: 22-23)>

You know that the Sultan Baybars is commonly held by Setites to have been slain by the

Assamite Vardar Vardarian in 1277 CE, and know that many Egyptian Setites hold

Vardarian in great regard, and that it is technically held by the Hierophants that the

entirety of the Followers of Set owe him a Life Boon. You know that the anniversary of

Baybar's death on July 1st is a Setite holiday in many regions, and that there are tales of

lector-priests who have acquired his body for the purposes of publicly tormenting his soul

in yearly ritual ceremonies. (CbSe [Rev]: 25)

You've heard alternate stories regarding the Osirians, claiming that it was Horus who

carried on his father's feud with Set, and that he did so through means of a strange ritual,

now lost to history, which granted him an immortality different from that achieved by

Set. (CbSe [Rev]: 13)

You've heard stange tales of the magician-priests in service to other Aeons besides Osiris

and Horus, and have heard legends of them in pre-Dynastic Egypt, and how they sought

to bind up the world in the web of Maat, or the great Order of things, which would allow

them to entrap the hearts of mankind in eternal stasis, free from ambition, anger, or hope.

(CbSe [Rev]: 14)

You have heard that Setite influence was instrumental to the fall of Constantinople in the

Fourth Crusade, and have heard tell of the Children of Judas, a heretical Satanist splinter

group of the Decadent movement that was active in the region at the time, led by a

follower of Set known as Khay'tall, who had been invited to the city by its ruler, the

Toreador Michael, sometime during the fifth century. You know that the group was

eventually purged. (CbSe [Rev]: 21-22)

You know that the Setites received their invitation to join the Camarilla, as they had

covertly aided the Camarilla's founding elders throughout the First Anarch Revolt once

the Assamites were seen to have joined the oppositon, and that Setite spies assisted in the

location of Alamut whilst Setite lector-priests may have, in fact, aided the Tremere in the

perfection of the curse which was laid upon the assassins. You are aware that this

information is not known to the general Camarilla, although you have heard that some

Setite elders still feel that the Inner Council owes the followers of Setite a collective Life

Boon as a result - much as the Followers of Set owe one to Vardar Vardarian. (CbSe

[Rev]: 27-29)

You are aware that the famous Italian libertine, occultist and adventurer Alessandro di

Cagliostro (originally Giuseppe Balsamo) was Embraced as a Setite. Cagliostro is

particularly noteworthy in that he founded a Masonic Order, known as the Egyptian Rite

in 1784 CE, which paved the way for the heavy Setite influence in Freemasonry which

persists to this day. (CbSe [Rev]: 30-31)

You have heard of the now defunct Setite branch of the Cainite Heresy, the Church of the

Black Magdelene. You know that this group claimed that Jesus had taught Mary

Magdelene how he had taken away original sin through his ministry, and that any act

performed out of love was holy, no matter how traditionally "sinful." You know that

these Setites also believed that Christ and Magdelene had had children, who eventually

became entwined with the Merovingian kings in France. You have further heard of the

Path of Serpentis, a Path of Enlightenment which was practiced by the Magdelenites and

which hearlds back to the teachings of a late Roman Gnostic Setite mystery cult known

as the Ophites, who emphasized the role of the serpent in Eden as man's enlightener in

bold defiance of the wicked God of the Old Testament. (CbSe [Rev]: 19, 26-27)

You have a rough idea of the functioning and hierarchy of the Serpents of the Light. You

know that the antitribu Clan as a whole is led by four Cainites known as the empereurs,

and that below that the Clan is organized into cells known as shanpwel, each led by a

president. You know that the group's name comes from the Milky Way, which is said to

be a great shining snake encircling the universe. (CbSe [Rev]: 50)

You are aware that pressure from agressive missionaries in the Cohort of Wepwawet in

the 70s and 80s is what has led to current strained relations with Damballian African

Setites and the eventual ceding of the Serpents of the Light to the Sabbat. (CbSe [Rev]:

34)

You know that the Daitya in India (who probably seperated Egyptian Setites at the time

of Alexander's Conquest) are a group of Brahmin Setites who identify with the legendary

cosmic demons of Hindu myth, and who seek to bring about the apocalyptic purification

of the world by Shiva. To do this they seek to cause as many individuals as possible to

sin against their station, that the created impurity must eventually be cleansed. You know

that they are led by the enigmatic elder Sundervere. (CbSe [Rev]: 33, 50-51)

You know that the Tlacique of Mesoamerica claim descendence from the dark God

Tezcatlipoca, and that they ruled the mortal civilizations of the continent as Gods,

demanding prayer and blood sacrifice. While the conquistadors eventually wiped out the

majority of their numbers along with the native people, a few still exist today and many

speculate that they are an offshoot of the Setites, given their vulnerability to light,

although their use of the Discipline Protean rather than Serpentis makes some wonder.

(CbSe [Rev]: 51-53)

You have heard that there are a handful of Scandanavian Setites (often mistaken for

Toreador) who paid homage to the Midgard Serpent and were are heavily involved in the

luxury trade. (CbSe [Rev]: 45)

You have heard of the Sisterhood of Sekhemet, a Setite-created feminist cult that

encompasses a wide spectrum of Clans, but has in the process distanced itself from

original Setite doctrine a bit. (CbSe [Rev]: 46)

You know most of the major temples of the Setites by name, although you do not

necessarily know much more. You are familiar with the House of the Eclipse beneath

Cairo, the Red Temple of Thebes, the Garden of Asps in Mephis, the Crocodile Temple

in the Faiyum, the Labyrinth on Bones in Tunis, the Descending Aerie in Tangier and the

Temple of Dogs in the British Isles. (CbSe [Rev]: 17-18, 47)

You have heard that Rasputin was a Setite, although this is disputed by other Clans.

You are aware that the Setites have been credited with embracing such historical figures

as: Giacomo Cassanova. You have also heard some rumors that Cleopatra and Ay (the

Pharaoh following the short lived Tutankhamun's reign) were Setite ghouls, although few

elders will substantiate it. (CbSe [Rev]: 16-18, 30; CbN: 31; GC3: 141)

You have at least heard, in passing, of famous Setites such as: Ghede and Ezuli, who

were responsible for the spread of the cult to Haiti in the 18th century; and Hesha

Ruhadze,a famous Setite scholar. (CbSe [Rev]: 98-99)

Lore: Setite x4

You have heard a few of the prophecies of Set, and know that some of them have

supposedly been fulfilled. (LS3: 87)

You have heard that during the 1885 archeological expedition of W. M. Flinder Petrie in

Tanis, it was found that the six sleeping Eternals had disspeared from their alleged resting

place. (CbSe [Rev]: 32)

You have heard that the stories that hail Alexander the Great as the "Son of Set" may

have some grain of deeper truth to them, and are aware that according to an ancient

document known as the Testament of Seterperne that lector-priests amongst the Setites

used their magic arts to shape Alexander in his mother's womb. You have further heard

tales of a treaty between Alexander and the Persian Assamites writ in gold on a human

skull, in which the Assamites that once held Egypt recognized Alexander as the King of

Kings. (CbSe [Rev]: 17)

You've heard that the Setites did, in fact, make attempts on the life of St. Cyril, the man

responsible for burning the Library of Alexandria, but that they were apparently repulsed

by the legendary Sarmoung Brotherhood, which scholars hold to be an extention of the

Cult of Aton that reigned in the time of Akehnaten, and that this same cult later

manifested as the group known as the Nur al-Allah who operated under Sultan Baybars.

You know that some hold that the Cult of Aton has manifested yet again in the modern

era as the Ancient Illuminated Seers of Bavara (the Illuminati) whom some Masonic

Setites claim have gained spiritual control over the government of the United States of

America. (CbSe [Rev]: 20, 24, 30-31)

You know a bit about the Children of Osiris and it's structure, and understand that they

aren't a Clan so much as a religious order which draws from all Clans. You also know

that their initiation ritual renders them infertile.

You've heard tell of the Reborn or the Shernau Heru, followers of the Aeon Horus whom

have had Isis' magic ritual performed on them such as that their eternal bodies will never

die. You have ocassionally heard of such creatures referred to derisively as "mummies,"

given that several of the components of the ritual of Eternal Life are said to resemmble

the ancient Egyptian embalming process. (CbSe [Rev]: 14)

You have heard that while most of the Magdalenites were murdered in the Inquisition,

several of them survived, and renamed themselves the Priory of the Black Magdalene in

the seventeen century. You have heard that the Priory is still active in Marseilles, where

it keeps a magnificent underground cathedral and claims to continue to protect the

bloodline of Christ and to ensure its survival through selective breeding of mortals.

(CbSe [Rev]: 27)

You have heard tell of a minute splinter of the Cult of Typhoon Trismegistis from tenth

centuty Venice, known as the Flamens of Dis. You have heard that it may be linked to the

ancestors of the not yet prominent Giovanni family. (CbSe [Rev]: 26)

You have heard some rumors regarding the various major temples and what they actually

contain. You know that the House of the Eclipse apparently contains the world's most

vast collection of Setite related artifacts and lore, and interestingly enough you have

heard that the Labyrinth of Bones contains a staked collection of sleeping Brujah elders.

(CbSe [Rev]: 47)

You know of the existence of the True Brujah, and that several of them are allied with the

Setites in Egypt.

You've heard of some of the fairly obscure Setites of note, such as: Marriot d'Urban, a

crusader who abandoned his faith upon the Embrace and has sense become one of the

world's leading Kindred Egyptologists.

Lore: Setite x5

You know that the high temple at Ombos has been covertly rebuilt, and that some claim

that Set sleeps there now. (CbSe [Rev]: 35)

You somehow have or have had access to the majority of the prophecies of Set and are

familiar with how they might be interpreted. (LS3: 87)

With regards to the Children of Osiris you hear that they all miraculously turned into

mortals again. You might be considering a "crisis of faith" about now.

You have some insight into the truth of who the Antediluvian really is and how he

actually may seek to direct the Clan.

Lore: Toreador x1

You know that the primary Toreador Disciplines are Auspex, Celerity, and Presence.

You know that all Toreador have an affinity for beauty, and that they become enthralled

when confronted by certain aesthetic objects.

You have heard of the Toreador progenitor, who was said either to be a sculptor named

Arikel or the entity that later became known as the Summerian deity Ishtar.

You know that Toreador tend to have the most connections to their lives as mortals, and

that some are known to keep mortal spouses and families. You also know that this

closeness to humanity often leads to elders who have become cynical and overwrought

with ennui.

You know that Toreador often feel it is their Clan's duty to "preserve" the great artists of

the era by granting them the Embrace.

You know that Toreador often arrange themselves into local cliques known as "guilds".

You have heard of the great Toreador festivals of the "Grand Ball" (held every

Halloween) the great Toreador festival, the "Carnivale".

Lore: Toreador x2

You have heard legends of Arikel the sculptor. You hear that she was apparently the twin

of Malkav, and that the member of the Second Generation who sired her forbade her from

ever taking childer. She then disobeyed and apparently helped to start the war against the

Second generation to escape punishment.

You have heard legends of Ishtar the bull dancer, and that she was supposedly innocent

of shedding the blood of the Second Generation, and that she fled out of Enoch (called

Ubar by some elder Toreador). You know that much of the Legend of Gilgamesh is

apparently based upon her exploits in opposition to the Gangrel Antediluvian Ennoia

(later rendered as Enkidu), as is the enigmatic culture of Minoan Crete.

You know how the Guild system essentially functions in Toreador society and how

covertly political it can be. You are also aware of the most prominent guilds in your area.

You know the basic social classifications generally given to Toreador. They are Poseurs,

those Embraced for their physical beauty; Artistes, those Embraced for their artistic skill;

and Burnouts, those who have become jaded and inhumane..

You know that the "Carnivale" takes place every twenty-three years, and often under the

cover of some other major event (Mari Gras, New Years, etc...). You know that it is

during this festival that the Toreador allegedly select one great artist of the times upon

whom to bestow the Embrace.

You know that Madame Guil is the current Toreador Justicar of the Camarilla.

You have at least heard, in passing, of Legendary Toreador, such as: Rafael de Corazon,

one of the Founders of the Camarilla and the "spiritual father" of the Masquerade; and

Tannit, the supposed lover of the Brujah Troile who followed him to Carthage.

Lore: Toreador x3

You have heard the story of how Arikel supposedly loved Absimilliard (the Nosferatu

Antediluvian), and have heard the story that it was the scar on his face that drove him

mad with vanity and led him to disfigure himself.

You know that Toreador embraced Artists have a fairly high burnout rate, and

occasionally either commit suicide or go mad.

You have heard of the recently founded Electronic Artists Guild, an internet based

community which claims Guildship in spite of not being regional.

You are aware that the Toreador have been credited with embracing such historical

figures as: Helen of Troy, who has held a long grudge against the Brujah Menele, and

now apparently sits on the Chicago Primogen Council; Eleanor of Aquitaine and Francis

Villon.

You have at least heard, in passing, of famous Toreador such as: Melinda Galbriath, the

antitribu who is current Regent of the Sabbat; and Michael, alleged childe of Arikel and

the former ruler of Constantinople until madness overtook him and he believed himself to

be the archangel whose name he bore.

Lore: Toreador x4

You have heard of "The Lovers", two Cainites of the Second Generation, who committed

suicide upon realizing that they could no longer consummate their love. It is said that

Caine forswore ever embracing childer on this event, and that the rest of his lineage is

cursed because he broke his oath. You have also heard that it was Caine who disfigured

the Nosferatu for mentioning "The Lovers" to him, stirring up painful memories

(Although this contradicts the story that he disfigured himself out of vanity).

You have heard bizarre tales that explain much of Greek myth in relation to the Toreador

Clan. You have heard for example, that the Minotaur was a Toreador-Embraced wight,

and that the myth of Tantalus is really about a feud between a Toreador and a Ventrue

posing as Gods.

You are familiar with the history behind the post-Roman Toreador, and know of the

Toreador/Ventrue alliances during the age of Charlemange. You have heard of the Grand

Court in France, and of the tragic tale of Alexander and the Rose of Lorraine.

You've heard of some of the fairly obscure Toreador of note, such as Genevieve Orseau,

the current head of the largest Toreador run art school of the modern era, and rumored to

be one of the only descendants of the mythical Fae to have survived the Embrace.

Lore: Toreador x5

You have heard that the creature who gave the Embrace to Arikel was not destroyed with

the rest of the Second Generation, and that the line between Caine and the Toreador

remains unbroken..

You have heard stories of a Toreador singer who so desperately wished to improve her

art that she made a pact with the Fae, and disappeared into one of their barrows back in

the Middle Ages to learn from them. You have heard rumors to the effect that this is the

true origin of the Daughters of Cacophony.

Lore: Tremere x1

You know that the primary Tremere Disciplines are Auspex, Dominate, and

Thaumaturgy, and that Thaumaturgy is generally unique to their Clan.

You know that all Tremere are part of a hierarchical structure known as the Pyramid. You

know that at the top of this Pyramid sits the legendary Tremere himself, and beneath him

a group of elders know as the Council of Seven. You also know that each new Tremere is

partially blood bound to the Councillers upon their Embrace.

You know that each member of the Council of Seven is supposedly served by seven

Potifices, who in turn are served by seven Lords, who in turn are served by seven

Apprentices, and you know what each rank in this structure is basically supposed to do.

You further know that each rank of the Pyramid has seven circles of mystery associated

with it through which an initiate is supposed to ascend before gaining a higher rank.

You know that the Tremere are a "new" Clan, originating from mortal magicians back in

the Dark Ages who somehow made themselves into vampires.

You know that the Tremere gained a great deal of solidarity as a Clan due to their place

in supporting the newly founded Camarilla, and that they were able to lay a curse upon

the entirety of Clan Assamite which prevented them from imbibing Kindred vitae.

You know that the Tremere all have to swear to the "Code of Tremere" before being

accepted as part of Clan, although you do not necessarily know what the Code is unless

you are a Tremere yourself.

You know what a Chantry is and how it functions.

You know that the Tremere operate from a central headquarters in Vienna.

You are aware of the existence of Gargoyles.

Lore: Tremere x2

You know that the mage society from which the Tremere originally descended was

known as the "Order of Hermes" and that their transformation into vampires was

precipitated by the creation of a mystical potion (made by the now defected Goratrix) in

1022.

You know that the original headquarters for the Clan was a Transylvanian Chantry

known as Ceoris, and that the move to Vienna happened later.

You know that the Tremere have a long-standing hatred of a now near extinct Clan

known as the Salubri, whom they claim are all active diablerists and infernalists. You

further know that the Tremere helped to wipe out most of this Clan in the Dark Ages.

You know that prior to generally gaining acceptance as a Clan, the Tremere were

involved in a bloody and lengthy conflict with Clan Tzimisce (known as the War of

Omens), and that it was as a result of this conflict that the Gargoyles were developed.

You know the names of those who sit upon the Council of Seven, and know what regions

they have control over. You are familiar with the names Abetorius (Counciller of

Southeast Asia), Elaine de Calinot (Counciller of Africa), Etrius (Counciller of Eastern

Europe), Grimgoth (Counciller of Western Europe), Meerlinda (Counciller of North

America), Thomas Wyncham (Counciller of Far East Asia), and Xaviar de Cincao

(Counciller of Central and South America)

You have heard of the Tremere antitribu, a small splinter group from the main Clan who

allied themselves with Goratrix the betrayer (who ceded from the Clan sometime before

the formation of the Camarilla) and the Sabbat. You know that they were easily

recognizable by a mark upon their foreheads and you have heard that they have all been

destroyed.

You know that some Tremere are in fact Embraced outside of House Tremere (i.e.

without the blood bond or Oath), and that these individuals are generally tolerated to a

limited degree so long as they do not offend the Clan proper. As such there are a handful

of "Tremere" Anarchs and autarkis in Kindred society.

You know that there are seldom enough Tremere in the Clan for each Pontifex to have

seven Lords, each Lord to have seven Regents etc... and this is what allows for individual

advancement within Clan Tremere.

You know that a Regent must meet with his Lord every year at the Lord's Chantry, that a

Lord must meet with his Pontifex every three years at the Pontifex's Chantry, that a

Pontifex must meet with his Counciller every seven years, and that the Counsel of Seven

convenes in Vienna every ten years.

You know that a Chtry may have multiple positions therin, including an Archvist

(recordkeeper), Procurer (responsible for gathering raw materials and reagents) and

Sentinel (responsible for Chantry defense). You know that the ideal number of

apprentices for a Chantry to support is said to be seven.

You know the prescribed behaviors and requirements for advancing throught the

apprentice circles of mystery - although several of them are severely outdated and seldom

observed. You know that to ascend to the Second Circle an apprentice ought to have

mastered three basic rituals; that to ascend to the Thirdthey must have demonstrated

progression in their primary path of study; that for the Fourth they must accomplish a

task set by their regent; that the Fifth and Six require undefined services to be rendered to

the Chantry; and that a Seventh Circle Apprentice ought have mastered one path,

demonstrated competancy with a second, and have developed their own ritual.

You further know of such customs as apprentices below the rank of Third Circle not

being allowed to speak to their betters; as apprentices below the Fifth Circle not being

allowed to Embrace, and as all apprentices being expected to offer their own blood for

any ritual as a matter of courtesy. You know that almost nobody takes these seriously

anymore (At least not in UnMasqued)

You know that Clan Tremere has many "Houses", secret societies and groups dedicated

to the study of very specific forms of magic.

You know the basic social classifications generally given to Tremere. You are aware of:

the Traditionalists, those who are very much in favor of performing magic and ritual by

old time tested Hermetic methods; and the Transiitionalists, those in favor of progressive

views on the mystical, who tend to be more willing to experiment and to embrace modern

technology.

You know that those Tremere who failed to adhere to the Code, may be labeled "Rogue"

and that such miscreants, if apprehended, are either killed or recalled to Vienna to await

an unknown fate. You know that normally for a Tremere to be declared Rogue, they must

face a formal inquisition known as a Tribunal.

You have heard of the ritual of the Certamen, which allows for a magical duel between to

members of the Clan who wish to solve a dispute.

You have heard of the Astors, a special group of secret police within the Tremere whose

purpose it is to hunt down and destroy rogues in the Clan.

You know that Anastasz di Zagreb is the current Tremere Justicar of the Camarilla.

Lore: Tremere x3

You know some of the history between the Tremere and the "Order of Hermes". You

know that in 1230 AD, the Order declared all of the Clan to be outcasts and called for

their mass execution, resulting in what became known as the Massasa War.

You know that the alchemical potion that Goratrix created was made through some

experimentation or collaboration involving Clan Tzimisce, and this might have somehow

impacted the resulting wars with the Clan later on.

You know that the Tzimisce were aided in their feud with Clan Tremere by the Gangrel

and Nosferatu. You know that it is the blood of these three Clans which is necessary to

create a Gargoyle. You are also aware that many Gargoyles have since gone Rogue and

that they themselves are capable of perpetuating the Embrace.

You know that Tremere himself is said to have personally destroyed the Antediluvian of

the Salubri Clan during the Dark Ages, and it is through this show of might that he gained

the respect of the other Clans as an Antediluvian himself.

You know some of the details of the history of Tremere himself and of the Council of

Seven. You know that even before the schism, Goratrix and Etrius bore a considerable

hatred for one another, and that Etrius originally argued against the use of the potion.

You know that Meerlinda did considerable work in helping to found the Camarilla, and

that some claim she organized the Convocation of Thorns herself.

You know that the Tremere antitribu were curse initially by the main Clan with the

"Mark of the Betrayer" which manifests when they partake of the Vaulderie. You know

further, that were destroyed through some sort of ritual cast upon them in 1998, after

Goratrix summoned them all to a meeting in Mexico City. You know lastly, that in spite

of the destruction of the antitribu, nothing technically prevents any Tremere from joining

the Sabbat and partaking of the vaulderie, although the "Mark of the Betrayer" will still

manifest.

You know all of the publicly known Houses that operate within Clan Tremere, such as:

House Trismegistus (symbology and numerology), House Hashem (Kabbalah), House

Rodolfo (divination), and the Auram Guild (alchemy).

You know of some of the more fanatical social cliques that have arisen within Clan

Tremere: The Children of the Pyramid, those who take the concept of the Pyramid as an

almost religious metaphor and regard the Clan with beatific devotion; the Elite, those

who believe that the Tremere are the master race of vampire kind and who are noted for

occasionally hunting down and destroying Thaumaturges outside the Clan; and the

Guardians of Tradition, an ultra-conservative branch of the Traditionalists who refuse to

acknowledge any modern policy shifts.

You know all the ins and outs of how a Tribunal works. You know that it has seven to

twelve Regents presiding over the case and that the eldest ranking member takes the title

of preaco. You also know that traditionally each region holds one Tribunal per year to

deal with general cases.

You know that there is a great deal of interpretation and exegesis on the Tremere Code,

which forms a series of laws known as the "Peripheral Code", You have heard rumor that

Tremere at higher ranks swear allegiance to a different version of the basic Code anyhow.

You know all of the formal rules for Certamen, and are aware that the defending party

may place any three restrictions he so wishes upon the combat. You have heard that

someCertamen are fought to the final death.

You've heard of that the Tremere wrested control of one of the Tzimisce Revanent

families during the conflict between them. You know that a Revanent is a mortal who

shows the aspects of ghouldom at birth and without ingesting vampiric blood.

You are aware that the Tremere have been credited with embracing such historical

figures as Dr. John Dee.

You have at least heard, in passing, of famous Tremere such as: Aisling Sturbirdge, the

former --in UnMasqued canon only-- Regent of New York's five Chantries; Niccolai

Antonescu, the former-in UnMasqued canon only- Primogen of Chicago and ord of the

Midwestern States; and Joseph Ravenfeather, the so-called "Anarch" Regent, who set up

shop in the Free State around San Diego.

Lore: Tremere x4

You know that not only did Tremere destroy Saulot, but that he also diablerized him,

hence giving himself the power of an Antediluvian.

You know that Goratrix imprisoned, tortured and killed a Tzimisce in the process of

creating the mystical potion, and it is for this, for the perceived threat to their secrets of

sorcery and for the perceived invasion of their territory that the Tzimisce declared war.

You know that the Gargoyles were made by perpetrating terrible and painful experiments

upon Tzimisce, Gangrel and Nosferatu prisoners, and that the end result was far more

sapient than the creators intended. You know that originally fourteen of them were

created at the Chantry Ceoris, and that over a hundred Kindred died to create them.

You know that Goratrix, himself, was not killed with the rest of the Tremere antitribu.

You know of the obscure or even forbidden Houses that operate within Clan Tremere,

such as: House of High Saturday (voudoun and Necromancy - open to Non-Tremere), and

the Horned Society (infernalism).

You have heard of the forbidden and supposedly now defunct House Quaesitor, a

throwback from the Order of Hermes, which supposedly still holds the mortal "Code of

Hermes" over the Tremere Code. You know that all Tremere found to be part of this

organization (should it even exist) would be immediately shipped off to Vienna.

You know of some of the very secretive, forbidden or even now defunct social groups

that once existed within Clan Tremere, such as: The Brothers of Absinthe, those who

claim the ability to achieve mystical enlightenment through imbibing a specially prepared

version of absinthe; the Illuminated Brotherhood, a group that believes in the existence of

ancient enlightened beings known as the Old Ones and seeks to learn from them; the

Order of Naturists (Defunct), those interested with Druidic sorcery and nature magic; the

Humanus League (Defunct), those who wished to reverse the curse of vampirism and

return to humanity; the Golden Path of Harmony (Defunct), those who wished to foster

unity and cooperation within Clan Tremere; and the Order of the Wyrm, a heretical few

who believe that Tremere himself has been replaced by another being and seek to destroy

it.

You have heard that at certain points in the Tremere hierarchy, such as the rank of

Pontifex, the only way to advance is through Certamen to the death.

You are familiar with the Duchevsky, the one Tremere Revanant bloodline, and you

know that they originated with the Tzimisce family known as the Krevcheski. You know

furthermore that they are supposedly never Embraced, but rather only employed for their

scholarly skills.

You've heard of some of the fairly obscure Tremere of note, such as Masika St. John, the

innovative Madagasgar neonate who created the Path of Technomancy.

Lore: Tremere x5

You know that the Salubri's reputation was greatly exaggerated by Clan Tremere to

justify their genocide, and that upon diablerizing Saulot, Tremere saw a third eye upon on

the creatures forehead, which supposedly gazed at him peacefully.

You have heard of the Telyavelic Tremere, a now extinct bloodline of Lithuanian

Tremere who combined their magic with Pagan practices of the region. You know that

they sought to somehow regain their lost humanity through these magics, but ultimately

failed.

You know that Etrius, who tends the body of Tremere in the Vienna crypts, has

apparently noticed something terrible about the progenitor. You have heard all manner of

rumors ranging from the blossoming of a third eye on the Antediluvian's forehead, to the

outlandish claim that the corpse has been replaced with a great and terrible white worm.

This might be backing for the "Order of the Wyrm's" concerns.

You have heard that the Gargoyles can now reproduce without the Embrace and that they

may birth childer through eggs.

You've heard rumors of who actually leads the forbidden House Quaesitor.

Lore: Tzimisce x1

You know that the primary Tzimisce Disciplines are Animalism, Auspex, and Vicissitude,

and that Vicissitude is generally unique to their Clan.

You know that all Tzimisce are apparently spiritually tied to their point of origin, and that

no Tzimisce may rest peacefully without two handfuls of his or her native soil.

You know that the Tzimisce Antediluvian is seldom given a name or gender, and that the

Tzimisce claim that it has been destroyed.

You know that the Clan was originally settled in the Carpathians and Transylvania where

it tended to organize itself in a feudalistic fashion. You know that many "movie"

vampires share characteristics in common with the Tzimisce.

You know that the Tzimisce are often cited as the spiritual leaders of the Sabbat, and that

they are credited with the creation of the auctoris ritae, most especially the Vaulderie.

You know that the Tzimisce are often considered the least humane of vampires, and that

they are the ones most commonly on Paths of Enlightenment and willing to teach them to

others. You know that the Path most often associated with the Clan is the Path of

Metamorphosis, a transhumanist philosophy in which initiates strive toward some state

known as Azhi Dahaka.

You know that some Tzmisice, known as the koldun practice Sorcery.

You are familiar with the terms voivode (the Tzimisce lord of a region), szlachta

(Vicissitude modified ghouls serving a Tzimisce master), manse (a Tzmisice's primary

haven) and tirsa (land or territory).

You are aware that the Tzimisce are said to have bred their ghouled serfs into bloodlines

known as Revanants, mortals who show the aspects of ghouldom at birth and without

ingesting vampiric blood.

Lore: Tzimisce x2

You know that the Tzimisce progenitor was said to have left the company of the other

Antediluvians before the flood, because it sought to free itself from the ravages of the

Beast through exploration and experimentation. It is said to have eventually settled in the

Carpathians, the lands to which the Tzimisce have the strongest ties.

You have heard of Kupala's Night, the evening upon which Lugoj Bloodbreaker gathered

his allies and clanmates together and broke the blood bond upon them using some

mystical ceremonies from which eventually evolved the auctoris ritae and Vaulderie.

You also know that it was later Lugoj who is said to have diablerized the eldest in it's

manse.

You are familiar with the War of Omens, and know that it was a conflict between Clan

Tzimisce and the newly created Clan Trmeere.

You know that most Tzimisce refuse to diablerize those of their own Clan.

You know that not all Tzimisce ally themselves with the Sabbat, and that many of the

Eastern European elders (known to some as the Old Clan Tzimisce) claim independence

from the affairs of Sect. You also know that some of these elders seem to have an

irrational paranoia regarding the Vicissitude Discipline.

You are aware of the order known as the Children of Dracon which operates within the

Sabbat, and know that they both seek to "atone" for some sort of sin committed by the

Clan and tend to eschew the use of koldunic sorcery.

You know that the Path of Metamorphosis is unique among Paths as the concept of Azhi

Dahaka is never clearly defined, and that each initiate must discover it for themselves.

You know that the term voivode formerly referred to the lord of a given Domain, but in

the modern nights it is most commonly used to refer to the voivode for the entire Clan

who essentially acts as it's head. You know that the current voivode is Minerva Schwalke-

Wojtkiewicz.

You know of the , those Tzmisce who are generally considered worth leaders and

advisors. You know that the requirement for being a is that one must have mastered their

zulo form.

You have heard of hellhounds (great dogs bred for ferocity and augmented with

Vicissitude), bogatyri (monstrous servitors the Tzimisce held during the middle ages) and

the vozhd (gigantic war-ghouls built out of numerous animals and people grafted together

with Vicissitude and spiritually linked with koldunic sorcery).

You are familiar with the basic Revenant families that serve Clan Tzimisce. You know

of: the Bratovich, an inbred and violent family of Polish animal trainers and fighters; the

Grimaldi, a family with heavy mortal connections adept at helping to keep vampiric

activity secret; the Obterus, a Byzantine family of secretive and reclusive scholars often

associated with the Children of Dracon; and the Zantosa, a notoriously debauched

bloodline which has heavy ties to assorted vice trades.

You have at least heard, in passing, of legendary Tzimisce, such as: Lambach Ruthven,

an elder who continuously seems to be present during crucial moments regarding the

Antediluvian's movements; Yorak, one of Tzimisce's original childer and voivode of the

Clan for most of it's history; and Veyla the Vivisectionist, who along with Lugoj helped

to create the Vaulderie and now serves as Cardinal to the "Lands Beyond the Forest."

Lore: Tzimisce x3

You have heard that the Antediluvian fell into slumber for several centuries after being

attacked by warring Salubri. Oddly, some accounts of this event have Tzimisce being

killed in the fray, although this clearly cannot be true if Lugoj managed to diablerize him

centuries later.

You know what Kupala is, a demon spirit native to the region in which Tzimisce settled,

that the eldest supposedly made a pact with. You know that it is because of this spirit

(who is itself bound to the land) that the Tzimisce are likewise bound to their native soil.

You also know that it is supposedly the origin of koldunic sorcery.

You have heard of the legend of Kupala's fire flower, which was the key ingredient that

Lugoj needed to break the bond.

You know that the War of Omens originally was said to have started when the Tremere,

using Tzimisce vitae, gave themselves the Embrace, and that the local Gangrel and

Nosferatu of the region allied themselves temporarily with the Tzimisce.

You that the Old Clan Tzimisce have created an organization known as the Ordea

League, consisting of twelve of their eldest. You know it is unwise to meddle in their

affairs.

You know a bit about the structure of the Children of Dracon. You know that it operates

from the Hagia Sophia and that it resembles a monastic order in practice. You know that

the order is split into two branches, the scholarly branch (Akoimetai) and the knightly

branch.

You have heard of such movements as: the Neofeudalists, Tzimisce who seek to recreate

their Lord/serf hierarchies in a modern setting; the Exsanguinists, Tzimisce who believe

that drinking blood impedes enlightenment and engage in ritualistic vampiric anorexia as

a result; and the Reclaimists, those who believe diablerie to be essential to understanding

the vampiric condition, and spend most of their time in zulo form waiting to commit it.

You have heard legends of the Cathedral of Flesh, a fantastical structure created by

Yorak out of thousands of human victims. You know that it disappeared from it's place in

Transylvannia centuries ago and many rumors abound as to what became of it.

You know that each of the Revanent families have a specific disposition for certain

vampiric Disciplines and that each House also bears certain inherited weaknesses. You

know that the Bratovich employ the Disciplines Animalism, Potence and Vicissitude and

they have inherently bad tempers and are prone to flying into rages. You know that the

Grimaldi employ the Disciplines Celerity, Dominate and Fortitude and each one of them

serves on Sabbat member as a thrall to a blood bond. You know that the Obterus employ

the Disciplines Auspex, Obfuscate and Vicissitude and have a tendency to become

engrossed in their work to the point of derangement. You know that the Zantosa employ

the Disciplines Auspex, Presence and Vicissitude and find it very easy to succumb to

mortal temptation.

You have heard of the Oprichniki, a rare Russian Revanant bloodline that maintains it's

loyalty only to those Tzimisce unaffiliated with the Sabbat, particularly the Ordea

League.

You are familiar with the Romanian Legacy foundation, a group masquerading as a

mortal genealogy studies organization which seeks to track down mortals with Revanent

blood that the family has "lost".

You are aware that Schwalke-Wojtkiewic is generally considered another link in an

ongoing chain of progressively weaker voivodes and that she actually wields little power

in the Clan.

You are aware that the Tzimisce have been credited with embracing such historical

figures as Vlad Tepes, known more popularly as Dracula.

You have at least heard, in passing, of famous Tzimisce, such as: Byelobog, a

Methusaleh who masqueraded as the Slavic "White God"; Demdemeh, an African

Methusaleh who supposedly sired a bizarre variant bloodline; Gruunhild, a witch queen

who allegedly helped to facilitate the Sabbat's exodus to Scandanavia post Revolt;

Katarirya, a Methusaleh that settled in Sri Lanka and is supposedly responsible for

spawning many of the native "demons" of the region; and Righteous Endeavor, a former

witch-hunter who now serves as a Priscus.

Lore: Tzimisce x4

You have heard legends that state that the Tzimisce Antediluvian placed some of it's flesh

into each of its childer, and that through this, the creature may experience the sensations

of each member of the Clan. You have also heard very unsettling rumors that indicate

that due to this the Antediluvian would be able to consume or control any of it's

descendants as well. Legends say it did this to the first of its childer, Gallod.

You know that the War of Omens actually was started by a conflict between the Ventrue

Nova Arpad and the Tzimisce methuselah Ionache over the territory of Hungry, and that

it was Jürgen of Magdeburg, another Ventrue, who briefly led one of the major

onslaughts against the Clan.

You are aware that many Tzimisce were used during the War of Omens in Tremere

experiments to create the bloodline of the gargoyles.

You have heard legends that Kupala once opposed the shape shifting Lupines of the

region, and that they sought to imprison it by burying it under the earth. They required so

much earth to be heap on top of it though, they they formed the Carpathian mountains in

the process.

You know that the connection to Kupala and to sorcery is often mirrored in a Tzimisce's

connection to the soil, and that some Tzmisice are said to be quieted in their rest only by

the soil of Kupala's lands, even if they weren't born there. It is said that these childer, if

not killed for perceived weakness, make excellent koldun.

You've heard that Ruthven has made wild claims stating that Lugoj was somehow

overtaken by the eldest during the diablerie and that something terrible (and yet strangely

reminiscent of the Cathedral of Flesh) lurks under New York's sewers. Few believe him.

You know that the Oprichniki favor the Disciplines of Auspex, Obfuscate and Vicissitude,

and that each one of them is said to be under a curse where they are pursued by the ghosts

of the dead.

You have heard of the Revanent bloodlines which now longer serve the Tzmisice or who

went extinct. THese include: the Krevcheski, who defected to the Tremere and became

the Duschevsky; the Khavi, who served the elder Bylebog, but were eventually slain by

invading Teutonic Knights; the Vlaszy, who sided with the nascent Camarilla during the

revolt and were hunted down and killed; and the Basarab, who were systematically

slaughtered due to the interventions of Vlad Tepes (Dracula) who came from their

lineage.

You've heard of some of the fairly obscure Tzimisce of note, such as: Doktor Tötentanz,

a Nazi sympathizing torturer of the Black Hand; and Corine Marcón, a renowned fashion

designer, who even boasts some Camarilla clientele.

Lore: Tzimisce x5

You've heard that some of the Old Clan believe Vicissitude to be a disease, inflicted by

terrible creatures known as Soul Eaters. You may wonder if this has anything to do about

the legends of Tzimisce's flesh being in each of his childer.

You know that the Children of Dracon regard Kupala as a curse upon the Clan and this is

why they forfeit any koldunic knowledge. You hear that they also believe that Tzimisce

was killed during the Salubri wars, but it was the Dracon who managed to use his

embryotic remains to breed another incarnation. This lends some credence, if true, to the

theories that the eldest survived Lugoj's diablerie.

You've heard that Lambach Ruthven indicates that Tzimisce somehow transferred it's

consciousness either to Lugoj to into the Cathedral of Flesh or in some cases to both. You

know that several members of the Clan, taking stock in Rutheven's words, suspect that

the Antediluvian isn't dead.

You've heard stories that further imply that Kupala's fire flower, was in fact an extension

of the Antediluvian himself, and that the Vaulderie only serves to help place even more

under Tzimisce's sway.

Lore: Ventrue x1

You know that the primary Ventrue Disciplines are Dominate, Fortitude, and Presence.

(VtM Rev: 81)

You know that Ventrue are a Clan of rarified tastes, and that members of this Clan much

feed from very specific types of vessels, or they will not gain sustenance.

You have heard of the Ventrue Antediluvian (often called Veddhartha), and know that the

Clan claims that he was the eldest of the Third Generation, and was chosen by Caine to

be his retainer and advisor, and to rule over his brethren.

You have heard that the Ventrue of old set themselves up as kings, heroes and classical

Gods, and that many classical myths and cults are based on members of the Clan of

Kings.

You know that the Ventrue take credit for the foundation of the Camarilla, and that a

great deal of leadership positions in the Sect are held by members of the Clan.

You know that the Ventrue have a centralized Clan structure, headed by an organization

of elders known as the Directorate (known in archaic times the Ephorate). (CbV [Rev]:

39-40)

You are familiar with the Ventrue concept of dignitas.

Lore: Ventrue x2

You have heard that Veddhartha left the Second City in search of Caine, and that it was

after this that the other Antediluvians (Especially those of the Lasombra, Tzimisce,

Nosferatu and Setite Clans) rose up and plunged the city into chaos, perpetuating it's fall.

You know that Veddhartha has not been heard from since, although some charlatans

occasionally claim that he has re-arisen to further their own ends.

You have a basic understanding of how the Directorate is structured and you are

cognizant of the various titles within. You know of: the Stragetegoi (Elders) who directly

serve the Ephorate; the Lictors (Troubleshooters) who specialize in handling certain

types of situations and are dispatched when a Stragetegoi cannot be present; the Tribunes

(Agents at Large) who act as field operatives to the rest of the Directorate; and the

Peerage who represent the group of Ventrue in the Clan generally held in good standing.

(CbV [Rev]: 39-40)

You are aware that the local Ventrue Clan structure within a given city is sometimes

referred to as the Gerousia, and that it mirrors in many ways the larger global

Directorate. (CbV [Rev]: 42- 45) You know that in recent centuries it has somewhat

fallen out of fashion and that only a few cities with significantly large Ventrue

populations still cling to this model. (UnMasqued Canon Only)

You know about the institution of the agoge, the rigorous training system through which

Ventrue neonates are prepared for entrance into the Clan. You know, however, that it is

typically only adhered to closely by elders, and that not all new Ventrue undergo it.

(UnMasqued Canon Only)

You are aware of the Ventrue Ethic of Succor, and know that no Ventrue can refuse a

clanmate aid when it is invoked without suffering a loss of dignitas.

You are aware of the Ventrue Tradition of Accountability, which mirrors the Camarilla

tradition of Accounting, only that is connects a Sire's dignitas with that of his childer

even after they have been released.

You are aware of the Ventrue Tradition of Courts, and know that any two Ventrue may

request a Court of their superiors to convene and settle a dispute.

You are aware that the rarified taste for blood each Ventrue has is imprinted during the

first few nights of feeding.

You know that Lucinde is the current Ventrue Justicar of the Camarilla.

You have heard the phrase "Regere sanguine regere in veritatem est" (To rule in blood is

to rule in truth), and know that it was once held as the motto of Clan Ventrue. (GC2: 14)

You have at least heard, in passing, of legendary Ventrue, such as: Haardestadt, the

founder of the Camarilla itself; and Mitras, the methusaleh upon whom the God of the

same name is based.

Lore: Ventrue x3

You have heard that the uprising of the Third Generation against the Second was done at

the suggestion of Veddhartha, who did so following Caine's own council, and that after

the revolt Veddhartha ruled over the Second City in peace.

You've heard that the Greek Pelopenese was controlled largely by two Ventrue known as

Artemis and Lysander, and that they helped to spark the Pelopenesian War with Brujah-

controlled Athens.

You've heard of the great Roman Ventrue Camilla (childe of the also famous Collat) who

not only launched the Punic Wars but was also responsible for the unification of the Clan

into the earliest form of the Ephorate. You know that Rome is considered by many to be

the pinnacle of Ventrue achievement, much like Brujah Carthage.

You are know the various splinter groups that formed in Clan Ventrue after the collapse

of Rome, and that for a good time, the Clan, like the former Empire was divided between

Western and Byzantine factions.

You have a basic understanding of how a Gerousia in a city is structured and you are

cognizant of the various titles within. You know of: the Praetors (Managers) who

comprise the highest ranking and often eldest segment of the Clan in the area; the Aediles

(Supervisors) who keep track of the goings on of lower-ranking Clanmates and report

them to the Board; the Quaestors (Foremen) who serve individual elders as assistants;

and the Eiren (Associates) who comprise the rest of the Gerousia (the plebs if you will).

(CbV [Rev]: 42- 45)

You are familiar with the agoge, and could possibly put a neonate through it yourself.

You know that it involves months of rigorous study followed by a presentation to a

committee, and eventually culminates in the initiate having to establish a domain for

themselves in the region.

You are aware of the various organizational methods that the Ventrue employed before

settling on the model of the Directorate. These include a Venture "Senate"; dividing the

Clan into smaller sub-Clans; and perpetuating the growth of numerous secret societies

with the Clan.

You are familiar with all of the basic rules of Ventrue courtesy, and have a reasonable

idea of what will and will not cost you dignitas.

You have a good understand of how the Court system works and know that there is

actually know hard and fast obligation on the part of the defendant, the accuser or the

arbiter to adhere to a Court judgement.

You are aware of the existence of many cliques within Ventrue Sociey, such as Chess

Clubs, Vintage Clubs (where people with similar tastes in vitae gather) and Philosophy

Circles.

You have heard that Rasputin was a Ventrue, although this is disputed by other Clans.

You have at least heard, in passing, of famous Ventrue, such as: Fabrizio Ulfia, one of the

most powerful Cainites in known history with regards to his sway over the Catholic

Church; Jürgen of Magdeburg, a childe of Haardestadt who was actually responsible for

one of the major onslaughts against the Tzimsice in the War of Omens; Jan Pieterzoon,

another childe of Hardestadt who religiously seeks to stamp out Noddist teaching from

the Camarilla; and Kyle Strathcona, the antitribu Cardinal of Canada.

Lore: Ventrue x4

You are familiar with the history behind the post-Roman Ventrue, and know of the

Toreador/Ventrue alliances in Europe during the age of Charlemange. You have heard a

great deal about the courts of Alexander and Mithras.

You have heard of the Ventrue "sport" of the Olympeans, Ventrue who form societies

which play elaborate games based on having pet mortals compete against one another

through covert Kindred interference.

You know some of the major movers within the Directorate and are aware that it is the

assembled ephors who select the candidate they wish to have as the Camarilla Justicar

during each election by the Inner Council. You're aware that some of them probably have

sat on the Inner Council, themselves

You are aware that a great deal of the Ventrue history with Clan Lasombra is reactionary

and their enmity has been exaggerated in the past due to the influence of the Anarch

Revolt and the formation of the Sabbat.

You are familiar with the Avatist movement, which seeks to redirect the Clan back to

pre-Directorate organizational models.

You have heard of a now defunct Order of Venture known in the Middle Ages as the

Knights of the Blood, who practiced only martial Disciplines (Celerity, Potence, and

Fortitude).

You have heard of a mighty supernatural threat known as the daeva, but know little more.

You know that it technically is possible for some Ventrue to change their specific taste

for blood if the initial supply of that blood is completely cut off.

You know that the Ventrue had a hand in the Giovanni's rise to power, although you

aren't certain of all the specifics. You have heard of a Ventrue known as Lady Jadviga

Almanov of Bohemia and the Conspiracy of Isaac, and know that they were somehow

instrumental in the foundation of the Giovanni as an established Clan. (GC1: 17-49)

You've heard of some of the fairly obscure Ventrue of note, such as: Alexander, who

maintained the Great Court of France (representing the Toreador/Ventrue alliance) during

the time of Charlemange; Queen Anne Bowsley of London, Prince of one of the bulwark

Domains of the Sect; Anushin-Rawan, a ruler who has claimed the Greek island of

Yiaros and declared all of it Elysium; and Ruud Retief, a younger Ventrue who gained

both fame and notoriety for revealing that the South African Gerousia was corrupt.

Lore: Ventrue x5

You are aware as to who currently serves on the Directorate and as to what their policies

generally are.

You have heard claims that the mysterious Inconnu was originally a Ventrue

organization, formed after the fall of Rome.

You have heard that Fabrizio Ulfia put pressure on various factions within the medieval

Church to wipe out the Albegensian Heresey (associated with the Toreador at the time),

and that these actions might have exacerbated, or even led to the Inquisition.

You know that Clan Ventrue, though Almanov and the Conspiracy of Issac, backed an

attempt by the Giovanni to destroy the Antediluvian of the now extinct Clan of Death

(The Cappadocians) and to usurp the Clan's place among Cainites. You further know that

the Ephorate of the time simultaneously backed Hardestadt and the nascent Camarilla in

an attempt to halt such a Conspiracy. Their motivations for such duplicity are somewhat

hazy, but you're aware that the elders of the era expected the backlash from either a

successful or failed attempt on the life of a Clan Founder to help galvanize efforts to

found the Camarilla. (GC1: 8-9)

You have heard of the daeva, and know that Caine charged Veddhartha with overcoming

them. They are allegedly a group of all the mightiest of the supernaturals on Earth and

include, but are not limited to, the Antediluvians. You are aware that the Knights of the

Blood was one of many Ventrue groups dedicated to their destruction.

Lore: Caitiff x1

You know that Caitiff have no set Disciplines inherent to their group, but that they tend

to reflect the Disciplines of their parent Clan.

You know that Caitiff are generally looked down upon by other Sects and Clans, and that

they have no Antediluvian whom they can claim descent from.

You know that the reasons cited for Caitiff being created are the fact that their Sires'

generation tends to be very high (hence making the vampiric qualities of their vitae more

diluted), and that they are often abandoned upon the Embrace, which causes them to miss

out on the "imprinting process" that most vampires undergo.

You know (regardless of Sect) what a Scourge is, and that the position has recently seen

increased popularity in recent years.

You are familiar with the concept of being "Thin-blooded", and know that it is a

condition which generally effects the ability a vampire has to use vitae efficiently.

You have heard of the Pander movement within the Sabbat, and are aware that Caitiff in

the Sect are supposedly accorded some degree of consideration.

Lore: Caitiff x2

You know that there is supposedly some sort of prophecy relating to the Caitiff and the

coming of Gehenna, and that this is somehow tied to the generally anathema toward the

Clanless.

You know that Brujah and Gangrel are the Clans generally cited as siring the most

Caitiff.

You know that Caitiff occasionally manifest lesser degrees of their parent Clan's curse,

and have heard rumors that Malkavian descended Caitiff might have vestigal ties to the

rest of the Clan's collective supernatural awareness.

You know a little more regarding the "Thin-blooded", and are aware that in addition to

having trouble using vitae efficiently, some of these very high generation vampires

display vestigial human biological functions (hair growth, normal bodily excretions,

etc...) and that some even display slight resistance to sunlight. You hear that some of

them are no longer capable of Embracing viable childer.

You are familiar with the basic history of the Third Civil War within the Sabbat, which

resulted in the eventual recognition of the Panders as a seperate Clan in the Sect.

You have at least heard, in passing, of legendary Caitiff, such as Joseph Pander, who

founded the Panders movement within the Sabbat and lent it his name; and the Stoneman,

a legendary figure who is said to watch over the Clanless.

Lore: Caitiff x3

You are somewhat familiar with the incriminating passages in the Book of Nod. They

read: "And you will know these last times by the time of thin blood/which will mark

vampires that cannot beget/You will know them by the clanless/who will come to rule."

(You do not necessarily have a good understanding of the context of these passages and

may require Lore: Noddist to known more.)

You know that increasing Noddist sentiment in the Camarilla has led to the increase in

Scourges, out of fear of the aforementioned prophecy.

You have heard that very "Thin-Blooded" Clanless vampires have occasionally been able

to have mortal children, although this is very very rare, and has only occurred in recent

years. These offspring of the damned have been called Dhampirs, after their equivalent in

Eastern European folklore.

You have heard rumor that some "Thin-Blooded" vampires have been reported to possess

strange powers not known to most Clans, and that many report a strange sort of

Clairvoyance regarding future events.

You have heard of the movement known as "The Unbound", a collective of Caitff

Anarchs who claim that other vampires differentiation into Clans is a self-impoised

limitation. You know that they claim that Caine himself was technically a Caitff and take

pride in their condition.

Lore: Caitiff x4

You know a great deal of the Noddist scholarship surrounding the Clanless and the

possible prophecies of Gehenna.

You are fairly cognizant of all of the varying degrees of deviation from the vampiric

norm that are associated with having "Thin Blood". You have heard of those known as

"Interceptors" who have been able to create new Disciplines, although you haven't any

clue how this is managed.

You know that only vampires of the fifteenth generation have been able to successfully

father/birth Dhampirs, and you are familiar with the basic abilities these undead-born

humans have, such as occasionally possessing rudimentary vampiric Disciplines.

You have heard that the "Thin-blooded" who manifest "Insight" are supposedly able to

gain insight into the Jyhad of the elders themselves, and know that this lends credence to

the tales of the Clanless heralding Gehenna.

You've heard of some of the fairly obscure Caitiff of note, such as: Alexei Darba, who

attempted to do for the Camarilla what Jospeh Pander did for the Sabbat.

Lore: Caitiff x5

You know nearly everything applicable to the Clanless in Noddist scholarship, and are

aware of most translations, interpretations and beliefs that have arisen from the offending

passages. You should probably be worried.

If you are "Thin-Blooded" you might have gained enough insight into the nature of the

vampiric condition to attempt to create your own Discipline. (Ask an ST and get ready to

make the MOST AMAZING PITCH WE HAVE EVER HEARD if you want to meddle

with this. Be prepared to fail!)