Ventrue
Elegant, aristocratic and
regal, the Ventrue are the lords of the Camarilla. It was Clan Ventrue
that provided the cornerstone of the Camarilla, and it is Clan Ventrue
that directs and coaxes the Camarilla in its darkest hours. Even in the
modern age, the majority of princes descend from Clan Ventrue. The Ventrue
would, of course, have things no other way. In the tradition of noblesse
oblige, the Ventrue must lead the other clans for their own good.
In ancient nights, Ventrue
were chosen from nobles, merchant princes or other wielders of power. In
modern times the clan recruits from wealthy "old-money" families, ruthless
corporate climbers, and politicians. Although Ventrue move in the same
social circles as the Toreador, they do not fritter away their existences
in frivolity and idle chatter. The Ventrue proudly wear the privileges
of leadership, and stoically bear its burdens. Thus has it always been;
thus shall it always be.
Aptitude: +1 with commands.
Ventrue are nothing if not charismatic; they add one die to all Social
rolls to lead or command others. This includes many uses of the Dominate
Discipline.
Advantage: Wealth. Most Ventrue
are filthy rich; even those who aren't may call on the financial aid of
their clanmates. Once per story, the character may access a large source
of funds (perhaps a Swiss bank account, perhaps laundered money, perhaps
a trust fund or a stipend from her sire).
Weakness: Rarefied Tastes.
Ventrue are elegant and discriminating, even when it comes to blood. Not
just any blood will do for a Ventrue; the player must pick a certain type
of blood on which her character feeds (only from musicians, only from virgins,
only from royalty, only Shriners, etc.). This blood, and only this blood,
will satisfy the Ventrue's palate; she will drink nothing else, even if
starving.
Clan Disciplines: Dominate,
Fortitude, Presence