Ventrue

Dark Ages
Even before the Camarilla the Ventrue trived. As church declined in power and city officials became more important in governments, the Ventrue surpassed their Lasombra rivals in power and soon held great territories under their controls in west and northern Europe. Many Ventrue became princes, and held great numbers of ghouls under their sway to keep the position. When the crusaders drew near, the Ventrue became known for an uncanny ability to set the witch hunters on the trail of other more recognizable vampires, such as Nosferatu or frenzied Gangrel.

Modern Days
As the Camarilla gained in power so did the Ventrue, who by far hold the most positions of power in the Camarilla. Ventrue see themselves as nobles in a classic sense of the word, fighting to uphold the station of those below them. They are the kings, knights and barons of the modern night. Although the struggle has moved from battlefields to boardrooms and from jousting lists to voting districts, Clan Ventrue continues the duel. The Ventrue also feel the Masquerade is thusly important that is must be uphold as law. Indeed, the Ventrue proclaim that without the Ventrue there would be no Masquerade, and without the Masquerade the vampiric race would have gone extinct long ago. Though the Ventrue still have a tendency to look down upon the lower clans, the Ventrue proudly admit they are their leaders, and intend for it to stay that way.

Embraces
Ventrue traditionally hail from professional or high-society kine, though in modern nights the clan may claim any noteworthy person. Age, wisdom and experience play great parts in Ventrue embraces, and a Blue Blood never embraces carelessly.

Havens
Only the best of havens will do. The Ventrue often make mansions or grand estates their permanent homes. Even ancestral homes, where the Ventrue lived before the embrace may become a haven. Interestingly if one Ventrue asks another for a place to stay, they cannot refuse. Ofcourse this is rare invoked due to the fact the shelter-seeking Ventrue would owe the other a great debt, still it has saved many a Ventrue’s unlife.

As a clan
The Ventrue are highly organized as a clan, not least so because they all keep some spot of power among the Camarilla. Especially Ventrue who live close to eachother meet often, though most of these meetings result in idle chat rather then any real action to resolve issues or improve situations.

Strength
Socially gifted more so then any other vampire clan, the Ventrue always manage to inspire others with their words, whether this be because of their uncanny charisma or because of their Dominate discipline is a matter of debate…led by the Ventrue of course.

Weakness
The tastes of the Ventrue are as much a burden as a joy. The Ventrue are bound to only draw blood from certain castes of society. Whether this be the blood of Virgins, Catholics or simply the higher castes of society, the Ventrue simply cannot feed from just anyone. Unfortunally, this even applies when the Ventrue is starving or frenzied.

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