Thin-blooded or duskborn, are terms primarily used to refer to Caitiff and vampires of the 14th, or higher, generations. This manifests as a repeated questioning of others as to your looks. Enchanting Voice, even if its benefits dont work for . Combined with Heightened Senses, this Merit can provide superhuman visual acuity. Your soak Dice Pool is reduced by one, and if you are jarred or hit violently (more than three successes after soak) you must make a Stamina roll (difficulty 6). Every one of your accomplishments or triumphs will eventually become soiled or fail in some way. Merits/Flaws (oWoD) | Wod | Fandom (INQ), Strength of Shadows (LaSombra) The powers created by Obtenebration do not dissipate until four hours after the Sun comes up. (CB:AS1). Cupid's GiftYoure unusually seductive. (DSBH). Although you may have had your disagreements over the many years, you are generally loyal to each other. The family aids you in your exploits whenever possible, providing shelter from enemies or acting as a method of transportation to or from a city. You are always assigned the most dangerous missions and you are always at the front of the fray. This Merit determines your standing within the hierarchy. All of this and more can be achieved with merits and flaws! The physical category describes Merits or Flaws that deal with a character's physical makeup or abilities, while the mental category addresses intellectual abilities or patterns of behavior. In times of great need you may be supernaturally protected. You and your spouse would die or kill for one another. When you command, they are cowed. (1 for leading anarch, 2 for an Archon, 3 for a primogen, etc., determined in conjunction with the Storyteller). This could be a group of near insane survivalists with a cause, some hate group or a terrorist group. Unless otherwise stated, those without a dot rating usually vary between 1-5 dots. There isnt anything actually magickal about your gaze, but others cannot help finding it intriguing, whether you want them to or not. Nosferatu Caitiff You were Embraced by a Nosferatu, but failed to meet the standards of even that clan, and were subsequently rejected by your sire. Crack DriverYou have a natural affinity with driving motorized wheeled vehicles, such as cars, 18-wheelers and even tractors. Your vampire spouse is your equal in terms of power and status. V20 Classical Age - The Ultimate Revised Discipline Compendium includes: This book is for those who want an in-depth look only for those who want to have the Merits and Flaws available at their fingertips. (DSBH), Family Enmity By an act of betrayal, or perhaps a simple "misunderstanding," you have gained the scorn of one of the families. Either you never bothered to save anything over the years, or you throw away any accumulated wealth for your own, obscure reasons. Unlike Precognition, the visions are always steeped in symbolism, and they apply only to your own unlife. It is also conceivable that your debt could be called in; and that you could be asked to perform some service or favor for any such vampire to whom you are indebted. You make sure your victims have ingested the substance before you drink from them so you can enjoy the effects. The player may aks the Storyteller one question about the target for every success, and the Storyteller must provide accurate information. You tend to go to the same places at the same time of year, and to proceed from have to haven in a regular order. The more often he use your ties, the weaker they grow. Examples follow: If you pass on a secret you were entrusted with, your betrayal will come back to harm you in some way. Arranging methods of communication and meeting places will be difficult. This childe is loyal, and often serves as both an information font and protection. You are prone to the features of religious ecstasy - stigmata, glossolalia (speaking in tongues), visions and trances, et al. This Flaw is more appropriate for vassal ghouls, as no werewolf would agree to let one their precious kin be sworn to a vampire. Contains full rules for play, inspired by Vampire: The Masquerade 20th Anniversary Edition. Focused Rage (1pt. (PGS), Gift of Proteus This merit allows the vampire to "fine-tune" the shapes achieved by the Protean Discipline. The Storyteller creates this character, but should not reveal any information to you beyond that warranted by the two characters' acquaintance. (ELY). You may ask for her help in times of need, but she may not always be able to help. There is a chance he will know of a vampire from another city when he hear his name. Even Lupines have trouble following you. [V5] What Merits, Flaws and Backgrounds would you want to see - Reddit (PGS), Aging (Mortal)You are not as spry as you used to be; you must lower any one Physical Attribute score (your choice) by one point. Oracular Ability You see signs and omens in everyday life. Revenants cannot be Kinfolk, either as a Merit or as a Flaw. (DSBH), EcumenistAlthough you are steadfast in your own faith, you recognize the workings of the Holy Spirit, which "bloweth where it listeth," in other religions. You must never reveal this secret or you will be in deep trouble (PGS), Special Responsibility You have some sort of duty that you are required to perform for the entire pack. The cost of this Merit depends on the relative power and position of your paramour in Kindred society (3 for an ancilla, 4 for another elder of equal power, 5 for a more powerful elder). The Storyteller may also decide that your companions' actions are suspiciously altruistic and necessitate such a roll. Ability Aptitude You are particularly gifted with one Ability. (CB:L1), Heartless Having removed your heart via the fifth level of Serpentis, you have lost it. The campus also has lots of computer equipment, along with those who know how to use it. A one-point Flaw is fairly noticeable, like a slight blue cast to your skin, bright red hair, pointed ears or eyes of a very unusual color. Having this Childe Blood Bound to you costs an extra two points. You, of course, are immune. (PGS). The two of you are in love, and you automatically have the benefit of the Merit: True Love. However, Inquisitors and other hunters with this Merit are free from this restriction; they may use their Faith unfettered by any such psychological or religious crutch. It is imperative you keep this information hidden. You are not really given any special credit for doing it, but if you were to stop you would lose much of its respect. Much of your time is spent in the quest for further information on Golconda and on attempting to progress towards this distant goal. This forces you to hunt more often. Acute Sense of Smell: (1 pt) You have an exceptionally keen sense of smell. Best Merits to Pick When Building a Character - Renegade Outplayed (DSBH). Gangrel are widely known for their durability and adaptability. The Storyteller will decide how much a particular item is worth. Members of the Ministry with this Merit find it much easier to Blood Bond an opponent, as once they have tasted the tainted vitae, they will do almost anything to drink it again. During the entire cycle of the moon, you vary your emotional level to suit the stage of the moon. Perhaps it is because you have been tainted by your dealings with the Infernal, or perhaps they just dislike your smell. ), Paranoia, Limited You know that there are many vampires, hunters, Garou, and the like who would love to destroy you. You do not like to do anything that requires a lot of effort on your part. Celestial AttunementYou have an innate link to the passage of time and the movement of the celestial bodies. Recommended: Ghouls, EcstaticThis is a Merit of dubious benefit. (ELY), Phralmulo (Ravnos) You were Embraced from within the Rom, from one of the families of power. These modifications are permanent unless shaped away by further Vicissitude. Likewise, a group of individuals from different religious traditions, all with this Merit, may "pool" their Faith for greater effect. The difficulties of all rolls requiring risky or especially difficult driving maneuvers are two less. Other elders could easily discover this at any time and, at the very least, most of society knows that you are to be shunned. V20 - Organizing the Merits & Flaws from Lore of the Clans/Bloodlines - Onyx Path Forums If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You can interpret it using Intelligence + Occult (difficulty level based on the intricacy of the sign; average 6). Stereotype can be very fun too, if fitting the tone of the chronicle. Your vampire has the following merit (s): Sanctity. As a result, you constantly rot, though a day's rest checks and to some degree heals the effects. In story terms, this Merit makes life a lot easier for you. For every point taken in this Merit you have two such holdings, which can be almost anywhere in the world. Prodigies of Koldunic Sorcery or other forms of blood sorcery reduce the difficulty of all paths and rituals. Either because of personal proclivity or the rigors of Vicissitude, you have become acclimatized to pain. (INQ). Although your Mentor might no longer have contact with you, the simple fact of your apprenticeship has marked you forever. However, unlike the Flaw: Thin Blood, you can use your blood just as all other vampires can. You automatically resist all Presence powers. (CB:Tz! You shrug off damage easier than most. (INQ) Recommended: Ghouls, Disease Carrier Your blood contains a disease that affects the mortals upon whom you feed. This is a clear sign to anyone who knows something of changelings that you are kinain or a changeling in a mortal seeming. You may consider this two points that can be added to Pack Recognition. You have a two-dice penalty to any social action. He still attempts to play on your sympathies for old times sake while working against you. She may be Blood Bound to the character but would serve anyway. While these insects normally buzz passively about you in a thick cloud, you may command them in a limited fashion. This Flaw will be used to show the obvious flaw listed for Clan Lasombra in Discord. The pain of seeing so many die while you continued to exist was horrible to bear, so horrible that you have now isolated yourself emotionally from all others. You may or may not love the other vampire, but you have a special link to her. The vampire has the power to protect the character from most threats. You may also home in on your haven by making an unmodified Perception roll (difficulty variable; 6 if across town, 8 if in another state or country, 9 if across the Globe). "Fangless" and "Clan Weakness" are in Onyx Path's Lore of the Clans. Whatever the case may be, the Inquisition believes that your bloodline is tainted, and you may one day pose a danger as well ("the sins of the father," after all). When feeding, you gain an additional point to your blood pool for every two points of blood you consume. (CB:Tor1), Artificially Aged (Ghoul / Revenant) You have been fleshcrafted to look like an adult, although true maturity is still some time in your future. Enchanting GazeYouve got the most fascinating eyes. You are particularly fond of Kindred who realize their lesser standing in the face of your obvious superiority, although you tend to view any who speak well of you as more intelligent and deserving than most. While these insects normally buzz passively about you in a thick cloud, you may command them in a limited fashion. The difficulty of the geas determines how great a Flaw it is. Tzimisce-Specific Merits and Flaws. Hidden DiablerieThe tell-tale black streaks of diablerie do not manifest in your aura. Should the wind blow while you are moving, there is no way to hear you. This does not allow you to exceed your blood pool maximum. Even those who cannot see auras are immediately drawn to your presence. Once the sign has been seen, it must be interpreted. (CB:S). Recommended: Ghouls. The clan is aware of this relationship and will normally grant you leave to help your ally (knowing that you have given your word to do so), provided that the clan's interests are not compromised in the process. This prestige might aid you greatly in dealings with your elders or other neonates, or it might engender jealousy or contempt. (CB:AS1), Natural LeaderYou are a natural born leader. This ability can greatly impact the story, and the exact nature of the effects is left up to the Storyteller. Tough as Nails You come from hardy, thick-skinned stock, or perhaps the gods have favored you. In the case of sidhe kinain, this Flaw is the same as the Sidhe's Curse from the Player's Guide. (Cb:L1), Inbred (1 - 5 Flaw) A common occurrence among the incestuous Giovanni clan, inbreeding can take many forms, and this Flaw is best discussed with the Storyteller before a player takes it for her character. You can make your heart beat as long as you have at least one Blood Point. Playing as a Vampire requires knowledge of your enemies. During periods of the full moon, your Strength, Dexterity, and Stamina are increased by half again. He also controls a large estate around the castle. Pack Punishment You are bound by some special punishment imposed on you by your pack for doing something in opposition to pack rules. All difficulties dealing with that Animal are reduced by 2. (CB:R1), Forked Tongue Your tongue is forked and flickering, like that of a snake. The number of points in Prestation Gift must be determined by both the player and Storyteller, based on the number and magnitude of the debts owed you, and the importance of the Kindred who owe them. You cannot frenzy from sensing blood if your blood pool is full; conversely, you lose your normal difficulty reduction if your blood pool is less than a quarter full (rounded down). (CB:G1). Common Sense You have a significant amount of practical, everyday wisdom. However, this will aggravate others of your gender. (INQ). (GFA), Supernatural Spouse You share a relationship equivalent to marriage with a supernatural creature other than another Kindred. You know most, if not all, of your paramour's secrets, and your paramour knows as much about you. This rival takes advantage of every opportunity to slander you and advance himself at your expense. Although you can pass as older than you actually feel, you have difficulty dealing with complex situations. Somehow, everything you say or perform rings with power and conviction. The difficulty to use any level of this Discipline is reduced by 1, although this Merit can never reduce the difficulty of any roll below 4. (INQ). You both know many of each other's secrets and this has caused a stalemate thus far, but you are concerned that your ex-paramour may interfere in your affairs at some time in the future. Emotional Isolation You have seen too many friends and family, Kindred and kine alike, swept away on the river of time and cast into oblivion. It constantly tries to cause all sorts of problems but seldom has the power to face the character directly. Note that this tongue does not inflicted aggravated damage, nor draw blood. (CB:L1), Supernatural Companion (Ghoul) You are allied with a supernatural being, but not a vampire. If the ST having control of your memories is a NO GO for you, them amnesiac might just be the worst flaw in the game for you. (DSBH). Such bonds can be same sex or opposite sex, and there is no way to predict who your twin will be. Of course, your kin do not want you to be a ghoul forever, as they would like you to return to their society and raise a family of your own. You are unable to use Glamour while in contact with cold iron, and you cannot gain Glamour (through enchantment or a Rapture) while in contact with it. Sympathetic Bond For whatever reason, you unconsciously cause a peculiar supernatural form of feedback through the links of the blood bond. Only vampires with two or more dots of Valeren/Obeah may purchase this Merit. (ELY), Disgraced (Banu Haqim) You broke the laws of the Khabar at some point during your training, and though you have since prevent yourself from being destroyed on the spot, and to be grudgingly accepted as a rafiq, your name still bears the stain of your misdeed. (CB: NOS1), Ravaged [Kinain] You were Ravaged by a changeling at some point in your past, stripping you of the glamour of your fae heritage, which you have yet to recover. Your skin is pink, you never really stopped breathing (even though you dont need to), and even sneezing comes naturally. This may not be taken with the flaw Deep Sleeper. With this Merit, you see the divine spark at the core of religions beyond your own, and you are able to make use of their religious icons and holy ground when confronting the supernatural. (GFA), Vampire Spouse You hold regnant over another Kindred, though she holds regnant over you as wel. You have no idea who or what it is, but you have an idea that someone is looking out for you. Typically, only independent ghouls may purchase Kinfolk as a Merit. In game terms, this Merit subtracts two from the difficulty of any Social roll that involves sustained eye contact, or from an influence spell that includes eye contact as a focus. In all cases, your skill is not as impressive as your delivery. (PGS), Swarm Attractor You must have at least one dot in Animalism to take this Merit. The strength and pervasiveness of the curse depend upon how many points you wish to incur. You are always having to cover up this relationship. Generally speaking, you're a szlachta, and most modifications necessitate the purchase of the Flow: Monstrous (The Vampire Players Guide, p.19). (INQ). Things you say tend to come true. While not everyone will simply surrender authority to you, they will usually consent to "follow your lead." This Flaw is made truly effective with good and accurate roleplaying, though the Storyteller can enforce it through frenzies. Your skin exudes a grease that attracts flies, gnats, bees, and other flying insects. This geas may be a family curse or duty that you have inherited, or it may have been imposed on you by a changeling using the Sovereign Art. Animal Affinity The character has an innate understanding of and rapport with a certain type of animal. The modifier is determined by the rating of this flaw. You are expected to carry this powerful draba until you sire your own progeny, then pass the gift to her. To notice someone without a reflection in appropriate locations that might reveal a reflection, the Player will need to roll Perception . (NOS), Offensive to AnimalsFor some reason, animals cringe from your touch and are uneasy in your presence. Vampire 20th Anniversary Edition: The Dark Ages is a storytelling game of horrific power. Vampire Twentieth Anniversary Edition: The Dark Ages Flaws | Saligia Wikia | Fandom Piercing Gaze Your gaze seems to be paralyzing. This could be anything from having murdered an elder to being a member of the Sabbat. The Guide contains completely revised rules for each Merit and Flaw and new Characteristic effects created for your Vampire games (any V20 scenario). A haven is the residence and intimate domain of a vampire, where they slumber during the day and may labor during the waking night. Whatever the case, the vampire is now plagued by the evil efforts of a demon. The character can Blood Bond someone with but two drinks of his blood. I took the Merits and Flaws from Vampire Revised, added in the Merits and Flaws from Guide to the Camarilla and Guide to the Sabbat, and revised them as much as possible to be more universally applicable where it made sense (as well as reorganizing them). You are forever a Poseur, and you have no ability to judge a masterpiece from trash. I'm not a fan of specific ST memory control in ANY game but that's how the flaw works in VTM. You must learn to feed in other ways, perhaps drawing the blood you need with a syringe or razor, if you do not wish to kill every time you feed. Many Tzimisce possess this Flaw. You gain one extra die to Dice Pools involving digital coordination or grappling. Unfortunately, vampires find your blood particularly strong and tasty - twice as potent as that of other mortals, in fact. (INQ), Recently Arisen You have been lying in a state of torpor until very recently. (ELY), Paramour (3 - 5 Merit) You have had a long-term (minimum of 75 years) relationship with a fellow Kindred. More difficult geasa are worth more points. Adding to the danger, there is always the possibility of a Blood Hunt despite your elder status. Perhaps you have a Ravnos domitor who chose you for your potential, or perhaps you simply acquired a taste for Kindred blood in your travels. Gangrel: Merits and Flaws @ Kismet's World of Darkness (PGS). Your vampire has the following flaw (s): Impatient. In addition, you present a tempting target for just about any bully - other Caitiff may not have much to kick around, but a "Nosferatu reject" certainly offers possibilities for abuse. Finally, all Expression difficulties involving color are reduced by one. (CB:R1), Pack Enemy You have made an enemy of your pack leader. When directly opposing someone who has insulted, shamed or harmed you, you gain an additional die to all combat Dice Pools. Your relationship is one of relative equality, with neither of you able to dominate the other, and you find this most refreshing. By necessity, havens generally are secret locations or at least highly secure (ideally both), otherwise the vampire runs the risk of exposure or destruction at the hands of witch-hunters or rivals - or, worse still, the resident might become the victim of . Add 1-die to any rolls involving social interactions in the Society. Hunted You are pursued by a fanatical witch-hunter who believes (perhaps correctly) that you are a danger to humanity. Closer than Blood (3 or 5 Merit)You have an affinity with another Cainite (most likely a Toreador, but possibly one of another clan) not brought about Blood Oath other artificed means. All difficulty of rolls that involve acquiring money through business are reduced by 2. (GFA), Matricide / Patricide You have committed diablerie upon your own sire. Inbred (1 - 5 Flaw) A common occurrence among the incestuous Giovanni clan, inbreeding can take many forms, and this Flaw is best discussed with the Storyteller before a player takes it for her character. Surreal Beauty You are blessed with unspeakable beauty that supersedes most peoples notions of loveliness and a sense of grace and dignity that makes you undeniable. The most powerful enemies (Masters or elder vampires) would be five point Flaws, while someone nearer to your own power would be worth only one point. (INQ), Sorcerous AwarenessFor some reason, you have been gifted with the ability to detect when any of the Devil's arts (i.e. These come courtesy Monica Speca, of the wonderful 1d4cast and the award-winning Gaming as Women. The value of the Flaw determines how powerful these enemies are. (ELY), Cast No Reflection You actually cast no reflection in mirrors, just like the vampires of legend. It also makes you stand out in a crowd; long after youre gone, people will still talk about those marvelous eyes. Once they have drunk it, they must drink again, or spend a Willpower point at inconvenient moments to avoid the pangs of craving. Old FlameSomeone you once cared for deeply is now with the enemy. When you do fail, you quickly find someone or something else to blame. (PGS), Mark of the Blood [Kinain] (1-5 Flaw) Your fae heritage manifests itself in some obvious physical characteristic based on your heritage. (TE), Romantic Notions (Ghoul) You believe your entire existence as a ghoul to be head and shoulders above your previous life. The number of points spent determines the scope of the variation, which must be specific, approved by the Storyteller, and defined when the merit is chosen. You are at -1 difficulty on all Social rolls against any Camarilla vampire who arent actively opposing your ascent. You are expected to carry this powerful draba until you sire your own progeny, then pass the gift to her. Your enemy is unlikely to be your direct commander (the caliph in the case of warriors), and you may not even know his identity - though you may certainly try to find out and make your peace somehow. You no longer play their silly games. If he fails, he pursues the salvation of his honor to the exclusion of all other business. Note: Ghouls may never heal Vicissitude modifications , not even with vampire blood. However, you know that no one ever does anything they don't believe to be for their own benefit. If a situation arises in which you should be killed, you actually survive, though you may be worse for wear. Ventrue-Specific Merits and Flaws | New Eden | Obsidian Portal Perhaps the character knows that the prince is an Infernal Diablorist or that the primogen are actually all Sabbat. Unfortunately, both of your kind would consider you threats if they knew of your relationship. Vampire: The Masquerade v20: Random Merits & Flaws (CB:Tor1), Faint Reflection (LaSombra) You have a reflection if faint one. Even other Nosferatu are repulsed by your stink, and your Stealth Dice Pools are reduced by two against any creature that can smell, unless you are upwind. Although dangerous, any weaponry causes normal damage only; despite its horrid appearance, your arsenal is still only mortal flesh and bone. Recruitment Target The Sabbat wants you, and they want you bad. Opponents must score two more successes than normal to grapple you, and your difficulty to soak fire damage is reduced by one. As a rule, the Tzimiscse make sufficient cosmetic alterations to ruin the looks of all their battle-ghouls, even those whose modifications are not in and of themselves hideous. Whether thunderous, gentle, persuading or simply talking, your voice commands attention. Even if your gaze is sort of unearthly its most seductive. The Vinculum scores between you and your enemy are automatically zero, and will never increase no matter how many time you partake of the Vaulderie together. auto. (ELY), Powerful Childe (1 - 5 Merit) You have a childe in a position of power within vampiric society. You should work with the Storyteller to find an explanation for this Merit, and the Storyteller may disallow this Merit entirely if she so chooses. Seeing an omen or sign requires a simple roll using Perception + Occult (difficulty based on the degree to which the sign is hidden; the most obvious have difficulties of 5). (TE), Geas [Kinain] (1-5 Flaw) You are under some kind of geas at the beginning of play, most likely a Ban, but possibly a long-term quest. FlirtYou claim youre a terrible flirt, but that quite manifestly isnt true. You and your spouse would die or kill for one another. The ghoul is also very competent, possessing 15 points to distribute among Attributes, 27 points to distribute among Abilities, and 5 points to put into Backgrounds. (TE). The character gains respect as the Keeper of Elysium which she controls. Under Kindred law, both you and your childer may be subject to a Blood Hunt should other vampires discover your secret. ), Soothing VoiceYour voice is calm and soothing, almost entrancing. Other Kindred may even attempt to destroy the mummy or turn him against you rather than allow you access to his great stores of information and abilities. You will likely find yourself given additional responsibilities, which may present opportunities for you to further ingratiate yourself with the master. (CB:S), Slow Healing You are slow to heal all wounds. A 3-point Merit indicates that you occasionally can sense the others strong emotions (fear, joy, pain) if your twin is in the vicinity. In the absence of a sire, he becomes what he believes himself to be, 'Hollywood-itis,' the belief that one has the powers and limitations of one of the several movie vampires, is the most common form. You may not create any childer no matter what you do. fullscreen. (TE), Lunacy You are affected by the phases of the moon. During periods of the new moon, your Strength, Dexterity, and Stamina are cut in half (round down). (DSBH), Entrepreneur Making money comes easy to the character. When you bite, your always inject this poison, usually killing your human victims. However, if the Kindred using Presence is far more powerful than yourself, the Storyteller might require you to spend a point of Willpower to resist. You are slow to heal normal wounds as well, requiring two Blood Points per Health Level recovered. Unless you succeed on a contested Manipulation + Expression roll against your former friend, you do not act against him unless the situation becomes life-threatening. The difficulty for reading a target's aura is reduced to five. If you are convincing enough, you can infect others with your overconfidence.
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