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Brujah are the ultimate scholar-warriors, always striving toward perfection
of mind and body. The elders of the clan can recall the Golden Age, and
speak wistfully of lost Carthage. It is the ultimate goal of the Brujah
to bring about a better place, one where vampires of all sorts can exist
peacefully and prosperously.
Unfortunately, no wound stings worse than a dream denied. The death of Carthage seems to have only increased their rancor, and the other clans' refusal to move beyond the status quo leaves a bitter taste in their mouths. So they fight. They fight the Ventrue for destroying Carthage, they fight the Lasombra for encouraging the status quo, they fight the Tremere for slaying Saulot - the list seems eternal. The Brujah are nothing if not lovers of a cause.
Currently, the Brujah are becoming a clan
divided. Thay cannot agree 
among
themselves how to best bring about change, or indeed what goal they should
pursue. Some favor creating a society where humans and Cainites peacefully
coexist; others wish to remain in the shadows, egalitarian among themselves
but superior to mortals. In addition, clan members are now Embracing as
many men-at-arms as they are thinkers and philosophers, preparing for the
battles they say are coming. The clan that believes in harmony is splintering
under the weight of its own change.
Although the clan's infrastructure is suffering through a state of decay, Brujah will rally to one another's side when the need is there. Most sires treat their childer with more respect than is demonstrated in other clans. The Brujah are traditionally suspicious of outsiders, but if their favor is won, thay can be the most doggedly loyal (and stubborn) friends one can have.
Zealots
For the most part, Brujah are
fit and have the bearing of eagles. They prefer Embracing neonates that
are near perfection in body and mind, but the current age is forcing them
to lower their standards somewhat. Brujah identify strongly with mortals,
and neonates prefer dressing as they did in life (or at least looking as
normal as possible).
Brujah live where they choose,
but most prefer to live near people. Many maintain their mortal residences
(if any), and on rare occasions, two will share accomodations in a city.
Brujah look for thinkers and
those frequently dissatisfied with society as they know it. A craftsman
may be unlettered, but will be considered if he can express his thoughts
reasonably well. Martial candidates for the Embrace are considered for
their thinking ability, strategy and planning, not just for how well they
swing a sword. The Brujah prize egalitarianism and will choose whomever
they deem worthy, whether man or woman, serf or noble.
Celerity, Potence, Presence
Brujah tend to come from intellectual
or man-at-arms concepts, but can be of practically any background. Spain
is the current seat of Brujah power, and many neonates come from there.
The common link is their desire to see the status quo turned into something
really important. They usually have aggresive or dynamic Natures and Demeanors.
Physical or Mental Attributes are usually primary, as are Talents and Knowledges.
Brujah tend to have Allies, Retainers and Herd as their Backgrounds. Most
follow the Roads of Humanity or Heaven.
Although they consistently
deny it, the Brujah are far and away the clan most susceptible to frenzy.
Most take no pride in this flaw of their blood, and many become hostile
to the point of frenzy if the subject is raised. The difficulty of the
Brujah's frenzy roll is always two higher than the listed number.
Brujah tend to their own affairs
for the most part, but can call on their clanfolk in times of need. Occasionally,
the Brujah of a region will gather for a council, sharing news and attempting
to settle on a specific common purpose. These councils rarely end with
much accomplished, save more promises of loyalty and camaraderie.
You fools! There are
greater things in existence, and they are within your reach! We can change
the world if you but stand with us. Wake up before you die!
tereotypessssamites:
We share a common enemy in the Ventrue,
but nothing else.
appadocians:
Morbid and deluded. Leave them to their
graverobbing.
ollowers
of Set: Where we build, they corrode.
They are our enemies.
angrel:
Their breasts burn with the fire of the
Beast, but they do not try to rise above it. If only they were civilized,
they would make fine allies.
asombra:
Contemptible skulkers and puppetmasters.
The first steps to a just society will have to be taken on Lasombra corpses.
alkavians:
Alas for the children of Malkav, for they
are a broken clan. Learn from them, and aid your brethren, lest we fall
into chaos as deeply as they have.
osferatu:
Despite their curse, they have the sharpest
ears of us all. Do not dismiss them.
avnos:
They despise truth and run from it.
oreador:
We value art and accomplishment, as do
they. But their disdain to fight for their beliefs damns them, as it would
us, were we to rely on the Toreador.
remere:
Never believe their lies. They killed
Saulot for love of power, and would kill you for the same.
zimisce:
Be wary when you walk with them. Close
two eyes, and you will wake up with none.
entrue:
They have hated us since Carthage. Since
Carthage, we have hated them.
aali:
There is nothing I prize that the Baali
do not seek to defile. Send them back to the pits they so long for.
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