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Kindred Lore 1: Basic understanding of the necessities (blood) and the banes (fire, sunlight, and wooden stake) of vampires existence. Rumor that the biblical Caine, the first murder was the first vampire. Know many common Kindred specific terms. You know that Kindred are separated into family "Clans", tracing their heritage back to a single very old Vampire. You are aware of the names of the most common "Clans" in your area (i.e. Brujah, Toreador, Lasombra. Etc.) Understands the traditions surrounding Elysium Is aware Kindred are divided into the two major opposing groups the Sabbat and the Camarilla (Information is skewed by other factors. But nothing of the specifics such as clans, antitribue or paths as those are sect Camarilla/Sabbat lores.) Kindred Lore 2: The concept that the closer one is to Caine the more power a kindred possesses You understand the Embrace, the Blood Bond, creating Ghouls and Diablerie Has heard of the Book of Nod Has a rough knowledge of major events in Cainite History, such as the First City, Second City, Carthage, Anarch Rebellion, Founding of the Camarilla and Sabbat, etc Can give short descriptions for 7-9 clans (and the major two if a member of the Sabbat) Knows that there are independant Clans that claim no sect Aware of the new Anarchy in the West Coast of the United States Some say the world will come to an end when the eldest awake. Has heard of Werewolves and their hatred of vampires. Kindred Lore 3: Can easily name the 13 clans and knows the descriptions, in general specific terms. Includes the common weakness of each clan. Has a basic understanding of the ten primary Disciplines (Animalism, Auspex, Dominate, Fortitude, Obfuscate, Protean, Presence, Potence, Thaumaturgy)--think general overview May have heard rumors about one of the rare clan-specific disciplines (Chimestry, Necromancy, Obtenebration, Quietus, Serpentis, and Vicissitude) Knows that Wraiths are real, but probably calls them ghosts. Knows several of the legends of the First Days or Gehenna. Knows many of the old terms and their meanings Can name a couple of the Antediluvians You have heard rumors of Golconda You have heard rumors of Infernalists You know of the Gangrel/Tzimisce war against the Tremere. Kindred Lore 4: You know the commandments of Caine Basic knowledge of the minor bloodlines, to include disciplines common to them - think general Knowledge of a few of the Elder powers available in the ten primary Disciplines (Expert Disciplines)--again think general description not detailed write-ups Has heard rumors of the Inconnu May know something about Golconda Know of the Tremere Purge of the Salubri Methuselahs-- may know some vague legends about them Can see the hidden meanings in day-to-day Kindred politics. Knows that there is more out there than Vampires, Werewolves and Wraiths, such as the Mages, and Demons. Is aware of the existence and threat of the Bali. Kindred Lore 5: A working familiarity with several editions, and translations of the Book of Nod Experience with Cainite society is likely to be more accurately measured in millennia rather than mere centuries Knows some general details about the Jyhad and who the some of the real players are. Know the legends surrounding the Diablerie of the Antediluvians (Saulot, Brujah, Cappadocius) Has probably seen the equivalent to a full copy of the Book of Nod (although several drastically different versions exist) Having suspicions where an Antediluvian sleeps Know about the City of Enoch in the Shadowlands, and its recent destruction. Could find a City Monitor if they had to, but why? Would recognize sharp teeth as a Nagaraja. Has heard of the “True Brujah” Has heard of the Bali wars. Knows that the Bali are known for “recruiting” other Clans and when found a city even the Sabbat and the Camarilla will unite to eliminate them. Has hear rumors of the Damphyr, and doesn’t laugh. Has heard of the Demonic Asian Kindred Has heard, and perhaps even seen parts of the Eyrines Fragment. Nothing is beyond your belief. |