Toreador
 | Charm and Grace are the best ways to describe the Toreador, who effortlessly glide through both mortal society and vampire society. Known as great artists and speakers, the Toreador are at their best when entertaining an audience or being at the lead when it comes to social trends. Of all clans, Toreadors are closest the to mortal world they left behind. Disciplines: Auspex, Celerity, Presence Nickname: Degenerates, Artists
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Dark Ages
As
the Toreador have always done, they swayed the masses in this age,
whether as painter, painted, sculptor, dancer or singer. Many of this
age’s greatest artists were embraced by the Toreador, to preserve their
talent for all eternity. Though they added little to the Jihad, the
Toreador were widely respected by the Ventrue for their exquisite
tastes and ability to charm the masses.
Modern Nights
With
the introduction of fashion and other social trends, the Toreador were
of course quick to follow. In this day and age where appearances can
say everything about a person, the Toreador ensure their way of
dressing tells an entire tale. Though many Toreador loathe the fact
they cannot make the most out of the modern arts, one cannot say they
do wrong. Indeed, the most exquisite and gracious of parties might have
a Toreador for a host…one who will of course make sure it is the centre
of attention.
Embraces
All
embraces by the Toreador are done out of passion. Passion for love, for
art or passion for Beauty. Many of clan Toreador are physically
striking to watch, or are capable of creating pieces of unmatchable
beautiful art. Regardless, the true motive behind an embrace is always
the passion for the need to preserve something forever, whether this be
talent or beauty.
Havens
Toreador take care to
ensure that their havens are comfortable, convenient for socializing
and - above all conform to their aesthetic tastes. Vampires of a more
artistic bent might maintain spacious lofts to display their works,
while their socializing counterparts love opulent suites perfect for
hosting parties.
As a clan
Toreador have little
practical organization, though their social networks are legendary .
The clan meets frequently, but more as an excuse to host lavish parties
and showings than to accomplish anything. The Toreador however tend to
have close relations to the Ventrue, mainly because even though the
Toreador do not seek the power the Ventrue desire, they do hang around
the same class of company.
Strength
The Toreador are closer
to the mortal world then any other vampire clan, and thusly find it the
easiest to travel through the world of mortals. They find it more easy
to interact with or manipulate the kine.
Weakness
Whenever a Toreador sees
or hears something of great beauty, they cannot help but be transfixed
by it. They will continue to stare at the source of the beauty until it
goes away or if someone else snaps they out of it. (usually this is
done by a hard hit on the head)
Clan Symbol
