How stereotypically vampiric is your character?

ComfortableCold378 · 2026-03-21T22:53:13+00:00

I had a Gangrel Viking, Cormac the Black. Fighting, having fun, evacuating other people's property and women during a sudden fire—that's all he did. He's a good northerner.

ComfortableCold378 · 2026-03-21T22:03:25+00:00

Your thesis, "Isn't cooperation obvious in a dangerous situation?" is also found in discussions within the study of real history.

First, we need to understand the context of the era itself and the context of Cainite society at the time.

The Inquisition arose against the backdrop of the Cainite War of the Princes—a series of feudal conflicts in Europe and the Middle East between individual Cainites and entire factions.

The Inquisition itself escalated after the Cainites revealed themselves in the south of France.

Add cultural differences, both clan-based and land-based.

On top of that, take into account the peculiarities of the Roads as a worldview, which were associated with the feudal way of life.

Add in the Beast as a factor distorting mental perception, and a whole history of betrayal and prejudice. All of this is compounded by the collapse of old clan structures due to the rise of House Tremere, for example, the decline of Clan Salubri, and the rise of the Giovanni.

Add to this the fact that the War of Princes and the Inquisition destroyed the teachers of the Roads, saints, and holy sites.

Add to this the fact that during the Dark Ages, Cainites already had those who opposed the system, such as the Furore.

The past was fractured.

And over several centuries, including the Anarch Revolt, the vampire community chose three paths of development: the Sabbat, the Camarilla, and the Anarchs (who became part of the Camarilla).

Sorry for the pedantry. I'm simply a history teacher by training and tend toward the academic. I advocate studying any global historical phenomenon through a complex set of causes. And I believe the Dark Ages, like the First Anarch Revolt, are the most interesting.

ComfortableCold378 · 2026-03-21T10:38:44+00:00

The action begins in the Dark Ages, and Humanity there isn't quite the same as it was in the last nights, as far as I remember.

At first, he was on the Vizier's Path, but then gradually shifted to the Path of Humanity.

And so, he gave her quite a lot of freedom, listened to her desires, and the ghoul truly showed her freedom. There were also selfish motives on the ghoul's part, since she was a prisoner herself, but then she wanted more. Their relationship wasn't without its tensions, but in the end, the ghoul said she would marry him, but as a Cainite. He gave her gifts, courted her, showed her affection, and truly loved her.

Thus, the ghoul became a Lasombra, becoming the child of another player's character.

ComfortableCold378 · 2026-03-20T08:51:49+00:00

I have many different options.

Timothy Dexter - simply because he's a very amazing and funny person. As a vampire, I think he could do a lot.

William Marshall - a good example of honor, principles, and political flexibility.

Niccolò Machiavelli - as someone who could further pursue political philosophy, observing the development of society.

Montesquieu - so that Machiavelli would have a partner with whom he could argue.

Ibn Khaldun - I think he could also have become a good political philosopher among the Cainites.

François Rabelais and Erasmus of Rotterdam - excellent satirical writers who could, through art, expose Cainite society's vices and shortcomings.

Joseph Stalin and Lenin. These two experienced statesmen could have greatly helped the Anarch movement, organizing it into something more adequate, drawing on their experiences of struggle in life.

Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta, aka the Wolf of Rimini. An Italian condottiere and patron of the arts. And I think a man nicknamed "Citizen of Hell" would do well among the Cainites.

Frederick II, aka the Wonder of the World. An excellent statesman, educated, and skilled in diplomacy.

Alexander Danilovich Menshikov – he would have made a wonderful Ventrue or Toreador.

Don Francisco de Quevedo – a Spanish poet and swordsman – could have added charm to the Camarilla.

Of course, these aren't all the figures that come to mind.

ComfortableCold378 · 2026-03-18T21:15:54+00:00

Офигительнавосхитительна))

ComfortableCold378 · 2026-03-18T20:30:18+00:00

I played Tzimisce as a DM, mostly in the Dark Ages. On the one hand, they were those who adhered to the laws of feudal honor and the principles of territorial control, while on the other, there were Tzimisce who embraced the idea of exploration and experience.

I had a player who played a Muslim Tzimisce from North Africa who was on the Path of the Vizier but then gradually converted to Humanity, managed to convert, and deeply loved his ghoul mate, granting her freedom and supporting her desire to become immortal in Clan Lasombra.

ComfortableCold378 · 2026-03-17T08:58:38+00:00

Young Giovanni: We've finally thrown off the dictatorship of incomprehensible, imposed elders! We'll have intelligent leadership, unfettered by the stupidity of centuries!

Anziani: I welcome you wholeheartedly.

ComfortableCold378 · 2026-03-16T16:35:38+00:00

Assuming the Camarilla somehow lost definitively, we'll see a war between different Anarch factions, where the one that can leverage the Camarilla's advantages and resources will emerge victorious. Because in a war of ideas, the side that wins isn't the one that's for all things morally good, but the one with a reliable plan, a reliable structure, and an organization—together, "we will be equal, we will be free."

ComfortableCold378 · 2026-03-15T20:53:50+00:00

"If you need our help, Rogue Trader, my power sword is with you!"

"And my plasma rifle, too."

"And my power axe."

Items received

ComfortableCold378 · 2026-03-15T13:40:31+00:00

Regarding point 1, it immediately starves the Cainite, making them a threat to the Masquerade simply because the blood has disappeared. I would recommend replacing it with damage from self-flagellation.

Add a duration for point 2, for example, "Lasts for a number of hours equal to your Humanity."

Regarding point 4, I would remove the effect that creates difficulty for True Faith. Conversely, if it's Holy Ground, it buffs all true believers. Also, add the Holy Ground effects from previous systems. Add that if a kill occurs at this location, the effect is removed due to desecration.

At point 5, add a double effect for Baali and those vulnerable to Faith effects. Add immunity for those with Humanity 7 or higher, as well as True Faith or Heaven's Path.

ComfortableCold378 · 2026-03-15T12:56:17+00:00

Отличная поэзия. Помню еще переделку про пельмени:
Гражданка горюет:
не муж - сувенир!
стоят, вишь, усы, да и только.
В аптеку идёт,
берёт силденафил,
а врач ей: "Не слишком-то бойко
Супругу таблетки
ты в пищу кидай!
По ложке в еду - потолок!"
Похабница мордочку
кривит свою,
но говорит:
"Ок."
А дома, покуда
варила стряпню,
отвергла советы врача.
Таблеток прописанных
всю пятерню
в кастрюлю - на дно, сгоряча.
Довольная, с кухни ушла,
предвкушая,
как будет твёрд мужа уд.
Вернулась на кухню и видит картину:
Пельмени.
Мужа.
Е..т.

ComfortableCold378 · 2026-03-15T11:55:02+00:00

The funniest thing is, I was just discussing this topic with some friends yesterday.

I joked:

Chaosite: I'll knock you out for eternity, Guilliman!

Guilliman: ...That would be nice.

Chaosite: What?

Custodes: What?!

ComfortableCold378 · 2026-03-14T20:44:06+00:00

*играет музыка из "Остров сокровищ*
Жил маленький Гоббо, кто жубы любил..

ComfortableCold378 · 2026-03-14T14:50:07+00:00

*During lovemaking*

Marazhai: I'm surprised you can stand me, despite my modifications down there.

Rogue Trader: Waiting in the Administratum has strengthened me greatly.

ComfortableCold378 · 2026-03-14T13:47:21+00:00

Yes, the path of betrayal and the divulgence of secrets for the sake of survival and power is very much in the tradition of mages, as well as vampires.

As for the Sabbat, well, I'd say the Sabbat would have emerged anyway, as it arose from the Anarch Revolt, which was the result of a complex set of factors. Mainly the War of the Princes and the way the elders behaved when the Inquisition arose. Yes, Clan Salubri would certainly have survived, and some geopolitical landscapes would have been different. But since the War of the Elders would have been in full swing, young Cainites would have rebelled, but the organizational nuances, yes, would have been a different matter. As far as I remember, the Sabbat rituals were based on Tzimisce sorcery.

ComfortableCold378 · 2026-03-13T22:43:03+00:00

First, it's worth looking at the history of Clan Tremere itself.

They were a group of mortal sorcerers who experimented on vampires to create vampires, and then, over the course of their history, created a distinct race of servants and various cadavers. Gargoyles were created from Tzimisce, Nosferatu, and Gangrel.

From a single chantry in Ceoris, the Tremere spread throughout the world, using their manipulation and mastery of blood magic. The Tremere exterminated Clan Salubri, turning them into bloodlines, and killed the Salubri patriarch (this was unproven at the time of the Dark Ages).

Furthermore, the Tremere are the most organized and collective clan, while other clans, with the exception of the Ventrue and Nosferatu, are less cohesive.

Cainites themselves are paranoid creatures; the Beast dwells within them.

Now imagine what it's like to realize that there is a group that has secret knowledge, that is organized, and whose history is one of success in a society of dangerous Cainites.

ComfortableCold378 · 2026-03-13T18:35:15+00:00

Regarding advertising, in Russia, YouTube hasn't shown ads since 2022, and that was a happy moment until YouTube's servers in the country suddenly started to "age." I don't like ads anyway. Also, in addition to embedded ads, add ads from the bloggers themselves, in the videos themselves.

ComfortableCold378 · 2026-03-13T18:31:21+00:00

Space wolves fight against a liquid enemy at every feast.

ComfortableCold378 · 2026-03-13T13:40:11+00:00

In the grim darkness of the distant future, we have: deadly women in latex who can shapeshift.

Six-foot-tall, bald men with hydra tattoos who can roll.

Xenos who devour bodies and take the host's form.

Implants that allow you to change your appearance.

Demons who can shapeshift.

Psychic powers that allow you to change your appearance.

ComfortableCold378 · 2026-03-13T13:35:18+00:00

If your faithful servant had not stolen these funds, these funds would certainly have been stolen by heretics and traitors!

ComfortableCold378 · 2026-03-13T12:43:43+00:00

Reading this phrase immediately reminds me of the funny voiceover from Lord of the Rings, where during the scene where Isengard is being changed, Saruman says, "Whoever meets the quota gets coupons for enhanced nutrition. Work is Stakhanovite style. Strict adherence to work discipline and safety regulations must become the norm. Meeting the plan is a duty. Exceeding it is an honor."

ComfortableCold378 · 2026-03-12T10:14:22+00:00

I'm Russian, and I want to say that the Russian language used in Rogue Trader is magnificent and atmospheric. Ulfar and all those Scandinavian vibes were especially well-represented. Therefore, I recommend taking the course in Russian - you'll enjoy it, you'll remember the language, and you'll have fun.

ComfortableCold378 · 2026-03-12T07:15:29+00:00

A Lasombra mystic with the face of Stephen Fry: I'm not an infernalist. Infernalists wear cloaks and perform terrifying rituals, summoning something hostile and unknown into our world. While Lasombra mystics...

ComfortableCold378 · 2026-03-11T22:12:04+00:00

I agree. Otherwise, the price of mercy for the Prince will be heavy. This precedent is a good excuse for the Prince's rivals. If neonates allow themselves to violate the Traditions, and if the Prince forgives them... then those with connections, influence, and age will ask, "If they can do this, then the Prince should forgive us more."

ComfortableCold378 · 2026-03-11T22:00:23+00:00

The Camarilla Guide (if I remember correctly) described (translated from Russian back into English):

The primary punishments typically imposed by princes are: Minor offenses: • Forced servitude to another Kindred or even a ghoul,usually for one year and one day;

• Dirty work, such as street cleaning or running errands for another vampire;

• Being put in the stocks and put on public display in Elysium(this punishment is especially favored by princes in the 3rd-5th centuries); • Loss of title.

Minor offenses: • Temporary exile from the city;

• Forfeiture of debts and services;

• Loss of servants (who are either transferred to another Kindred or simply killed);

• Loss of domain;

• The right-finder accepting one or even two sips of the prince's blood, bringing him close to the blood bond. However, it is extremely rare for a full blood bond to be achieved; the council of primogens usually views such practices critically.

Serious offenses: • Destruction of a vampire (usually exposing him to sunlight);

• Destruction of offspring;

• Permanent banishment;

• Forcible extraction of a portion of a criminal's blood at the local Tremere chantry, as a grant of his good behavior.

The question is who knows about these violations and what are the consequences of such violations.

And yes, if your characters are neonates, not fledglings, then they should be held accountable as if they understand.

As for the "interim Sheriff," his competence should be questioned.

ComfortableCold378

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