Post by Storyteller on Dec 16, 2015 4:31:10 GMT
The clans in the dark ages are slightly different to those presented in the modern nights. The original thirteen clans still exist, and division of loyalties is very different, as the Camarilla and Sabbat are still over two centuries away. The clans are divided by ideology into a semi-caste structure, being High and Low Clans. While status is the main game mechanic for dividing the two groups, one can expect others to behave a certain way towards you based upon whether you come from a High or Low Clan.
The High Clans are comprised of members of the following clans:
Brujah - They have not yet succumbed to the Beast, and still hold much of their learned and lordly presence.
Cappadocian - The most scholarly of the clans, they also serve as advisors to those in power as they have more interest in death than in worldly things.
Lasombra - Highly positioned in both nobility and the church, the Lasombra rule over those they consider inferior, which is pretty much everyone.
Toreador - They rejoice in beauty and luxury, which alas is rarely free. Fortunately, they somehow manage to keep themselves in money and power.
Tzimisce - No one rules by fear as effectively and efficiently as a Tzimice. Just ask most of Eastern Europe.
Ventrue - As they are considered the noblest (however begrudgingly) of the vampires, their presence in the High Clans is considered a given.
The Low Clans are comprised of members of the following clans:
Assamites - Infamous Diablerists, the Assamites are as feared as they are shunned.
Followers of Set - Blasphemers who reflect their serpentine nature in word and deed.
Gangrel - Pagan barbarians who care little for the civilized world.
Malkavian - Madness is frightening to ordinary mortals. Give it to a vampire and watch the nightmares begin.
Nosferatu - Foul looking creatures of faith. Considered good for information and not much else.
Tremere - Usurpers and traitors. They may not even be real vampires.
It is worth noting that in the year 1200 AD, Clan Tremere are still thought of as usurpers; ones who have drained the heart's blood of the Salubri. Thus the Tremere are frowned upon by other clans, their campaign of misinformation against the Salubri not yet having borne fruit.
The High Clans are comprised of members of the following clans:
Brujah - They have not yet succumbed to the Beast, and still hold much of their learned and lordly presence.
Cappadocian - The most scholarly of the clans, they also serve as advisors to those in power as they have more interest in death than in worldly things.
Lasombra - Highly positioned in both nobility and the church, the Lasombra rule over those they consider inferior, which is pretty much everyone.
Toreador - They rejoice in beauty and luxury, which alas is rarely free. Fortunately, they somehow manage to keep themselves in money and power.
Tzimisce - No one rules by fear as effectively and efficiently as a Tzimice. Just ask most of Eastern Europe.
Ventrue - As they are considered the noblest (however begrudgingly) of the vampires, their presence in the High Clans is considered a given.
The Low Clans are comprised of members of the following clans:
Assamites - Infamous Diablerists, the Assamites are as feared as they are shunned.
Followers of Set - Blasphemers who reflect their serpentine nature in word and deed.
Gangrel - Pagan barbarians who care little for the civilized world.
Malkavian - Madness is frightening to ordinary mortals. Give it to a vampire and watch the nightmares begin.
Nosferatu - Foul looking creatures of faith. Considered good for information and not much else.
Tremere - Usurpers and traitors. They may not even be real vampires.
It is worth noting that in the year 1200 AD, Clan Tremere are still thought of as usurpers; ones who have drained the heart's blood of the Salubri. Thus the Tremere are frowned upon by other clans, their campaign of misinformation against the Salubri not yet having borne fruit.
