Category:Malkavian

Commonly know as the ‘Lunatics’, the Malkavians are all that and more, as every last one of them is clinically insane. The clan’s madness is fully tied to each individual; anything form severe paranoia to intense catatonia, can affect a person upon their Embrace. In reality, however, there is usually no foolproof method of discerning a Malkavian from any other clan. No city goes unstirred with this clan’s presence, though they prefer to work subtly, and rarely show a face other than one they wish to be seen. Although there are perceived to be one of the most dangerous clans due to their lack of restraint and rationality, this often opens them up to uncanny insights and strange wisdoms that are completely inconceivable by any sane person.

Clan Weakness: The Malkavian blood carries a special curse, though many of said clan see this as a special gift of Insight. With their blood comes insanity. Upon their embrace, every single Malkavian gains one derangement, to be chosen during character creation. This derangement can temporarily be fought with the expenditure of willpower, but can never truly be disposed of.

Clan Disciplines: Auspex, Obfuscate, Dementation.

Malkavian Antitribu
Known as ‘Freaks’, the Malkavian Antitribu are the beast unrestrained, the spread of insanity like a disease throughout the world. They are the masters of madness; utilising psychological abuse, they can fray even the most stoic of minds in order to gain whatever hidden knowledges they wish. It is for this reason the Sabbat recognizes their usefulness, and so tolerates their presence. They are seen as fine warriors and in some cases officers within the war effort. They are not afraid to do what it takes to win; however, they are can be unpredictable in their interpretation of the rules, which can lead to the Sabbat’s misuse and harsh treatment of them. It is believed some of the most depraved and dangerous members of the Malkavian Antitribu are locked away, ready to be bought out and used as weapons It is rumoured that some carry rabies and create ghoul animals which are also carriers of the disease. In any case, the Malkavian Antitribu carry a keen and vicious edge over their insanity.