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Apollonian · 03-19-2017, 03:02 PM

Finally, the classic Gothic vampire. Based on Dracula, Ruthven, and the templates in Monster Hunters and Basic set. If the nosferatu is vampirism as disease and the strix is vampirism as path to magical power, this one's vampirism as divine curse. Dramatically, it's meant to appeal to someone who wants to play Dracula or Lestat. The optional ads and disads will be moved down to the Template customization section when I write it, as will a selection of appropriate skills.

Gothic Vampire
The damned – either by their own actions, by contamination of the soul, or by sheer misfortune. The Gothic vampires are acutely aware of the presence of the infernal and the divine, and the distinction between their own state and that of the living. They have a habit of considering themselves the “true” form of vampire, of which others are imitations or base mutations.

They are charismatic, swift, and passionate, but have some gaping weaknesses – to sunlight, holy power, and certain symbols. They are made either by another vampire (Dominance or Infectious Attack), or by a mortal fulfilling certain conditions: suicide, a bargain with a demon (or certain eikones), being improperly buried in just the right way.

Neonate Vampire Template [75]

Attributes [60]: DX +2 [40]; HT +2 [20]
Secondary Attributes [20]: Basic Speed +1 [20]

Advantages [116]: Can burn HP for extra effort [1]; Doesn't Breath [20]; Immunity to Metabolic Hazards [30]; Injury Tolerance (Unliving) [20]; Unaging [15]; Vampiric Bite [30].

Optional: Appearance (Attractive or Beautiful/Handsome) [4/12]; Charisma [5/level]; Combat Reflexes [15]; Dark Vision [10]; Mind Control (Blood Agent -40%; suggestion only -40%) [10]

Disadvantages [-121]: Draining (blood) [-5]; Dread (Holy symbols and materials*) [-10]; Infectious Attack [-5]; Secret (Vampire; possible death) [-30]; Supernatural Features (No Body Heat*, No Reflection, Pallor*) [-16]; Unhealing (Partial) [-20]; Vulnerability (Fire x2) [-20]; Weakness (Sunlight, 1d per 30 minutes) [-15].

Optional: Bully [-10]; Callous [-5]; Code of Honor (Cabalist, -5, or Vampire Society, -15); Divine Curse (Cannot enter a private dwelling unless invited) [-5]; Divine Curse (Cannot cross running water of one's own volition except at high or low tide) [-5]; Hidebound [-5]; Impulsiveness [-10]; Lecherousness [-15], Lifebane [-10]; Overconfidence [-5]

* What counts as holy? It must be something that was either deliberately made or consecrated as holy symbol. A rosary counts; two sticks held up in the shape of a cross don't.

Features: Affected by Path of Undead (instead of Body/Mind) magic; Neither has nor uses FP.

03-19-2017, 03:02 PM	#10
Apollonian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Shoreline, WA (north of Seattle)	Re: Vampire Templates for Cabal Finally, the classic Gothic vampire. Based on Dracula, Ruthven, and the templates in Monster Hunters and Basic set. If the nosferatu is vampirism as disease and the strix is vampirism as path to magical power, this one's vampirism as divine curse. Dramatically, it's meant to appeal to someone who wants to play Dracula or Lestat. The optional ads and disads will be moved down to the Template customization section when I write it, as will a selection of appropriate skills. Gothic Vampire The damned – either by their own actions, by contamination of the soul, or by sheer misfortune. The Gothic vampires are acutely aware of the presence of the infernal and the divine, and the distinction between their own state and that of the living. They have a habit of considering themselves the “true” form of vampire, of which others are imitations or base mutations. They are charismatic, swift, and passionate, but have some gaping weaknesses – to sunlight, holy power, and certain symbols. They are made either by another vampire (Dominance or Infectious Attack), or by a mortal fulfilling certain conditions: suicide, a bargain with a demon (or certain eikones), being improperly buried in just the right way. Neonate Vampire Template [75] Attributes [60]: DX +2 [40]; HT +2 [20] Secondary Attributes [20]: Basic Speed +1 [20] Advantages [116]: Can burn HP for extra effort [1]; Doesn't Breath [20]; Immunity to Metabolic Hazards [30]; Injury Tolerance (Unliving) [20]; Unaging [15]; Vampiric Bite [30]. Optional: Appearance (Attractive or Beautiful/Handsome) [4/12]; Charisma [5/level]; Combat Reflexes [15]; Dark Vision [10]; Mind Control (Blood Agent -40%; suggestion only -40%) [10] Disadvantages [-121]: Draining (blood) [-5]; Dread (Holy symbols and materials) [-10]; Infectious Attack [-5]; Secret (Vampire; possible death) [-30]; Supernatural Features (No Body Heat, No Reflection, Pallor) [-16]; Unhealing (Partial) [-20]; Vulnerability (Fire x2) [-20]; Weakness (Sunlight, 1d per 30 minutes) [-15]. Optional:* Bully [-10]; Callous [-5]; Code of Honor (Cabalist, -5, or Vampire Society, -15); Divine Curse (Cannot enter a private dwelling unless invited) [-5]; Divine Curse (Cannot cross running water of one's own volition except at high or low tide) [-5]; Hidebound [-5]; Impulsiveness [-10]; Lecherousness [-15], Lifebane [-10]; Overconfidence [-5] * What counts as holy? It must be something that was either deliberately made or consecrated as holy symbol. A rosary counts; two sticks held up in the shape of a cross don't. Features: Affected by Path of Undead (instead of Body/Mind) magic; Neither has nor uses FP.