Knowledge v. Corruption
There is a fallacy within corruptive knowledge, not that which is used as propaganda to set in memes of political strife, no, but in knowledge itself being that which corrupts. A book is just a book, filled with the thoughts of its transcriber, or parroted by another at the behest of its author. Nay, tis the wording, not the facts themselves, that can lead to corruption. When written in such a way that reveals traces of the writer's opinion, rather than academic fact, the author attempts to project their perspective of a topic onto the reader, however subtle or obvious it may be -- eg. the birds flee south for the win
Part 1 - The Beginning of Ages
This story is true.
Before the sundering of creation, before the veil was raised, Pangaea was bound to the whims of the Celestine. Helios, whose passion brought fire to illuminate the shadow; Gaia, whose heart brought life and structure where otherwise none could flourish; and Luna, whose reflection gave insight to a place of eternal chaos.
Through these greater spirits was the world born, and under their watchful eyes did all things rise and fall in harmony with each other. Yet as all things that begin must end, so too ruin did befall the peace of Pangaea, with the coming of Anthelios.
Anthelios! The Serpen
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Protean
Earth Control
(Protean ••, Celerity ••, Vigor ••, Blood Potency 3)
A vampire employing Haven of Soil along with this power is no longer confined to the resting place she selected the night before. She can pass through the ground as if it were water, “swimming” through the earth itself. Some elder Gangrel use this as a means of unobstructed and unobtrusive travel, while others find it a highly effective means of maneuvering in combat.
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Dice Pool: No roll is necessary. This power is in effect whenever a character is employing Haven of Soil (see p. 138, Vampire the Requiem). While
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Majesty
Love
(Majesty ••••, Dominate ••, Blood Potency 3)
The Vinculum is one of the most powerful tools in an elder's inventory. However, more and more childer are aware of how to avoid being bound, and so alternatives are needed. The Majesty power called Love is one such alternative, as it simulates the effects of the Vinculum without any of the messy side effects, like Vitae addiction. While neither as sure a method of control as a true Vinculum, nor as long-lasting, Love is still an extremely potent means of command.
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Dice Pool: Presence + Expression + Majesty versus Composure + Blood Potency
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Animalism
Animal Succulence
(Animalism •••••, Protean •, Blood Potency 3)
Vampires at a certain Blood Potency find the blood of animals flat, tasteless and lacking in nutritional value. Some Gangrel and Ventrue, however, have refined their understanding of the spirits of such “lesser prey” to the point that they are able to draw sustenance from beasts where other Kindred of equal Blood Potency would find none. This power does not allow an elder to subsist solely on the blood of animals, but it does allow him to go for extended periods of time without taking vitae from humans or other Kindred.
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The Dragon Lotus -- Masters of the Nameless Path
"Change requires chaos, and chaos is ours to orchestrate."
A controlled society is a sick society, especially one secretly ruled by the supernatural. The Order of the Dragon Lotus wishes to keep all things in harmony by allowing the natural flow of Chaos to balance the stagnation of corrupted Order. The teachings of the Dragon Lotus were first taught by a man simply called the Green Monk, who uncovered a rare flower atop the peaks of a mountain. Where this mountain was changes with each telling, but has always been believed to be within Asia. It is said that, for days and nights, the Green Mo