hose
of this clan are called "usurpers" for no small reason. They
were
once a cabal of mortal mages, but their leader, Tremere, became obsessed
with the search for immortality, the better to provide him with time to
perfect his art for eternity. Their efforts proved fruitful; although it
took the deaths of a Tzimisce elder and two of their apprentices, the cabal
achieved vampirism.
.Not satisfied with this, the Tremere took steps to establish themselves as a full clan. They tracked down Saulot, the enigmatic founder of Clan Salubri, and slew him in torpor; Tremere himself drank the Antediluvian's vitae.
Of course, the new clan immediately came under
siege. The Tzimisce thirst for revenge, for the Tremere killed members
of theirclan and
even seized part of the Fiends' ancestral lands. The Gangrel find the Tremere
an obscenity, especially because the Usurpers have captured Gangrel for
use in their foul experiments. Then, of course, there are the Cainites
who had befriended the Salubri and even now work to protect the surviving
members from the Tremere.
.For now, the Tremere live a precarious existence. Their mortal magic was all but destroyed by the Embrace, the salvaged remnants forming their unique Discipline of Thaumaturgy. They have recently managed to create a servitor breed of vampire, the Gargoyles, which are the only things keeping them from the claws of the Tzimisce and Gangrel. The outrage over Saulot's diablerization continues to plague them. The clan is badly in need of allies; while a few individuals have proved themselves worthy companions, the clan as a whole is despised and distrusted.
obriquet:
Usurpers
ppearance:
This clan is almost entirely male,
but more women 
are
beginning to emerge. They tend to wear dark colors, and the more traditional
prefer long robes with concealing hoods and full cloaks. They recruit from
across Europe, and may be of many ethnicities.
aven:
The Tremere maintain several "chantries"
in and around many of Europe's major cities, their locations known only
to the Tremere who reside there. Those who choose to live outside the chantries
maintain a number of residences as boltholes and to throw off potential
pursuit.
ackground:
The Tremere normally look for students
of the occult, people with intense curiosity about the world, and intellects
and scholars of all varieties. Their curent state of siege has forced them
temporarily to Embrace for survival. Among the more recent shifts in choice:
men-at-arms, officers with tactical
knowledge, and diplomats to assist the Tremere in making their first overtures
toward the other clans.
haracter
Creation: Most Tremere come from occult
concepts and tend to have primary Mental Atributes and Knowledges. The
odd man-at-arms neonate is equally likely to have primary Physical or Mental
Attributes. Their Natures and Demeanors often reflect power, a conservative
outlook and loyalty. Tremere Backgrounds often include Mentor or Resources.
The Tremere, infants by clan standards, often follow the Road of Humanity,
although certain evil occultists have chosen the Devil's Road.
lan
Disciplines: Auspex, Dominate, Thaumaturgy
eaknesses:
All Tremere neonates are made to drink
at least twice from the blood of the seven elders when they are Embraced.
This means that all are at least two steps to becoming Thrall to the
entire clan. In addition, fledgling Tremere are watched very carefully
by their superiors and must be wary of (even unknowingly) betraying their
clan.
rganization:
Tremere are tightly organized and
very hierarchical, following the ideals of the old Hermetic house they
once were. Younger members are expected to obey their elders without question.
uote:
" Our road is clear,
and stretches toward nothing less than ultimate control over ourselves
and our fellows. But we cannot reach the end alone. As a clan, and only
as a clan, shall we triumph.
tereotypes.ssamites:
Even the most sagacious wizard
may fall with a knife in his back; never give these barbarians the opportunity.
rujah:
Philosophers and berserkers
without the wits to see that their new day has already set into eternal
night.
appadocians:
We have the most in common
with them; perhaps we could learn much from each other.
ollowers
of Set: True, we need allies,
but I hold grave misgivings about their kind of help.
angrel:
Savages worthy of nothing,
not even a swift death.
asombra:
Strong and disciplined. Their
support could be vital, but likely as untrustworthy as the shadows they
command.
alkavians:
These creatures are undoubtedly
possessed. Their gibberings are of no consequence to us.
osferatu:
Disgusting! And to think that
they have survived so long. I cannot even countenance allowing one within
a league of me.
avnos:
Tramps and thieves. Death changes
nothing.
oreador:
Faugh! They have not the spine
to side with their fellows against us, and that is the only virtue I can
find in the Toreador.
zimisce:
Do not ask, do not think -
kill them without delay or mercy.
entrue:
Their attempts at martyrdom
are laughable. Respect them only when they have earned it.
aali:
Give the Devil his due for
their tenacity in spite of such hatred. Perhaps they are a sign of things
to come for us.
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