Post by Robin Silverbird on Jan 29, 2016 7:04:32 GMT
The Camarilla
The traditions are the basis of their society and the Masquerade is their ally. They live their lives in the shadows, hiding what they are or even that they exist from society.
Brujah - Their ranks are embraced from the dregs of society; punks, gangsters, and bikers giving them quite the temper. Don't let that fool you, not all of them are criminals. Some are disillusioned war veterans or boxers.
Gangrel - Most see the Gangrel as nothing but animals but they are perhaps one of the most tight knit clans in the Camarilla. They often form family units that function much like a pack of wolves. I assume this is because they are ALL close to nature in some way, being embraced from activists supporting the rainforest, park rangers, hikers, or just country folk.
Malkavian - Every time I hear this clan mentioned, people always say the name with disgust. I suppose that is because of the misconception that all Malkavians are totally bonkers and talk in riddles or nonsense. The truth of the matter is that they all share insight through a network of madness, this breaks their minds in profound ways. However, I have yet to meet a Malkavian who fits the stereotype.
Nosferatu - These ugly Kindred are secretive and stick the shadows. They are embraced from either a need of a skill the clan requires (such as hacking or spying) or they embrace someone who is too vain about his or her appearance, sharing with them the curse of a visage so hideous it must always be hidden. A visage is so twisted and unnatural that if they were to show themselves to the Kine we feed on, it would break the Masquerade that keeps us all safe. This curse has made them rather adept at hiding and gathering secrets. To dismiss them would be a death sentence, to expect anything from them for free would be foolish, so be respectful and mindful of them.
Toreador - The roses of the Camarilla. They surround themselves in decadence and splendor, painting themselves as aristocrats. They are typically embraced from artists, writers, painters, martial artists, sculptures, or models for such art to be based off of. This is always done to preserve their media. While they make some of the best social puppeteers, they are second to the Ventrue.
Tremere - Mages, sorcerers, and witches every single one of them. They are all intellectual and all but a few have years of college under their belts. None of the clans trust them and with good reason. Tremere is the ONLY clan that has access to the unique blood sorcery discipline known as Thaumaturgy. They guard this secret viciously, going as far as to create their own 'house' (more like a cult if you ask me) where each of them is bound to the clan two steps and not obeying the clan elders is just as grievous of an offense as betraying the Camarilla. Still... I'd recommend staying on their good side, with their blood magic they can do anything from from identify a Kindred by tasting his or her blood to summoning elementals or causing entire buildings to burst into flames with a snap of their fingers. Who do you trust with that much power?
Ventrue - The royalty of the Camarilla. They are typically embraced from wealthy business owners or stock traders. They outshine all of the other clans in social manipulation. While they may not be as brawny as a Brujah or Gangrel, cross one of the Ventrue and you will soon find the whole city turned against you.