Ravnos
 | If ever a clan was renowned for a wickedly black sense of humour, the Ravnos would be that clan. The Ravnos delight in weaving elaborate webs of illusions and lies to part mortals and even other cainites of whatever the Ravnos might fancy, the victims belongings, power or even the victims’ freedom. Due to this unpleasant habit, the Ravnos are almost the most universally hated clan. Few princes express this directly though, incur the wrath of a single Ravnos, and he’ll call as much of his clan as is within shouting range to exact his revenge. The Ravnos are primarily nomadic at heart, but strangely many managed to survive in Asia for centuries, where other kindred would quickly be hunted down by the Cathayans. (aka. The kuej-jin) Disciplines: Animalism, Fortitude, Chimerstry Nickname: Deceivers
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Dark Ages
Whilst
the Ravnos found no hospitality in Europe amongst their gypsy brethren
(neither the mortals nor the Gangrel) the Ravnos still spread from the
east into Europe. Though many princes
both Ventrue and Lasombra outright resented the Ravnos for their
trickery, they had already heard the rumours, that enraging one Ravnos
means enraging the entire clan. Thusly the Ravnos are tolerated by
those in power. However, the other clans had signed no such agreement,
and while the Ravnos continued to spread through Europe, it was common sight to see one being ripped to shreds by large packs of other vampires who got sick of the Deceiver’s ways.
Modern days
The
Ravnos have accomplished little of renown even in this late age. They
indulge in their own pleasures over Politics or anything else for that
manner. However, rumours stir in the east of ancient Ravnos awaking
from millennia of torpor. For what reason is currently unknown, but
Ravnos all across the world are hearing the calls of their Elders. Only
time will tell what will come of this.
Embraces
Whilst
the older Ravnos stick to their own code of never embracing anyone but
those of gypsy blood, younger Ravnos tend to embrace anyone who shows a
natural gift for deceit, barter or lying. Regardless, most Ravnos bear few Childes.
Havens
Some
Ravnos chose a city as their home, but all Ravnos feel the wanderlust,
and abandon these havens and take up new ones as the mood hits them.
As a clan
Most
Ravnos trust none, not even their own clan mates. Though they can rely
upon others of their clan to aid them when their need is dire, (or when
they simply want to perform some great heist) other Ravnos are just as
likely to deceive each other as they are to deceive others. The clan
does hold it’s own codes of honor in great esteem, though these codes
would be seen as eccentric by other kindred, to say the least.
Strength
The
strength of clan Ravnos lies in their discipline of Chimerstry. Using
this discipline, they can create illusions of such potency that they
are often seen to be equal sorcerers as the Tremere. The most ancient
of clan Ravnos are even capable of making illusions so powerful that
they can effect the physical world.
Weakness
While
the beast of the other vampire clans calls for their victims to feed
and survive through any means necessary, the Ravnos have a much
stranger curse. Their beast calls for them to commit crimes, whether
theft, fraud, gambling, blackmail or even cleverly framed murder. This
call is so strong that if a Ravnos is given the chance to indulge in
their particular vice, they cannot resist.
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