A Nosferatu's vile complexion means that they cannot pass for mortal in the same way as other Kindred, but their skill as information-brokers and spies is legendary, and a person who lives in the shadows can accumulate great power in the world of darkness.īenefits - The mixture of Animalism and Obfuscate means that Nosferatu are the perfect forward scouts, which is something that players coming from other tabletop games can easily grasp. The cold-hearted nature of the Ventrue (as described in the core rulebook) gives players justification to betray their allies, which is one of the quickest ways to create bad blood among the group.īasic Description - The Nosferatu are defined by their clan bane, as they are transformed into hideous monsters upon being embraced. "Vampire business mogul" whole only cares about the acquisition of power and wealth is an easy concept to grasp and can act as a long term goal for the player.ĭrawbacks - The Ventrue clan bane means that they require a specific kind of blood, which means that it limits their ability to travel without an entourage of blood dolls. Despite this, the Ventrue are the greatest protectors of the Masquerade and their influence is the main reason why the secret of Kindred existence is still intact in the modern nights.īenefits - The Ventrue mastery over mind control can make them the perfect characters for quickly fixing Masquerade violations and keeping the coterie safe. They have money and power to spare, which has earned them the enmity of the other clans.
We'll be examining the clans from the Vampire: The Masquerade core rulebook from easiest to hardest and looking at options based on the idea that the story will use a standard city setting.īasic Description - Ventrue are the self-styled kings of vampire society. There are some clans that are easier for new players to pick up than others. Related: How To Start Playing The Vampire: The Masquerade TTRPG It can be trickier for new players who are unfamiliar with the setting to decide which clan they want their character to belong to, as they don't fit the standard archetypes that appear in most tabletop RPGs. This kind of exposure to the lore means that these people will likely learn enough about the world to know what kind of character they want to play. There are some people who learn of Vampire: The Masquerade through video games or through streaming shows. A vampire's clan determines everything from their supernatural abilities, their weaknesses, and even their standing in undead society.
In Vampire: The Masquerade, the players take on the role of vampires who belong to different clans.
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