Assamite

Nickname: Assassins Vampires are the killers in the night, and none moreso than the Assamites. Called in regularly by the world's Justicars as archons and by princes as assassins, no clan is more feared by the Kindred. While Assamites spend much of their time in the same solitary pursuits of other Kindred, they are best known for their skills as hired killers. In exchange for using their unique talents, Assamites demand a portion of their employer's vitae. They are fundamentalists of a bizarre brand, practicing a faith that is a mixture of many Middle Eastern religions and Kindred mythology. they believe that the only way for vampires to reach heaven is to become closer to Caine, via diablerie. They are traditionalists to the core and when the Fall began, the Assamites were quick to cordon off their Domain from the outside to protect it against a world plagued by madness. The Middle East is a veritable fortress. The Assamites protect their territory with fierce vigor and the mortal governments have only become more fundamentalist and extreme over the past few decades. Though diplomats and corps -- the privileged few - can find passage into (and usually out of) the area, it is all but inaccessible to the rest of the outside world. Even the rest of the Clan is all but barred from Alamut. The Great Jyhad has begun, and those who have chosen to remain in the field of battle are not expected to return to empty-handed to the Eagle's Nest. Though Hasan as-Sabah holds no official title, he commands final sway over those who reside at Alamut. Trying to reach the Mountain without a guide is a fool's errand, and often a quick death. Sect: Independent Disciplines: Celerity, Obfuscate, Quietus Weakness: On DM, Assamites have thrown off the Blood Curse of the Tremere. What this means for the political situation of the Camarilla (and the survival of Clan Tremere) is still up in the air, but it does mean that Cainite blood is no longer the toxic poison it once was to the Children of Haqim. Instead, the Clan's blood addiction has returned. Assamites are easily addicted to the blood of other vampires. Whenever tasting vampire blood, the Assamite must make a Self-Control roll against the number of Blood Points drunk +3. If he fails, he must make a Self-Control roll (diff 5) the next time he sees, smells, or tastes Kindred vitae. Failing this roll will send him into a frenzy during which he will do anything to drink as much of it as possible. Book Reference: V:PG page 120 Assamite Ranks Currently, only the warrior caste is supported on DM. It has the following rank structure in place: Fida'i - New to the Blood, unproven. Rafiq - Proven warrior. Castilian - Leading warrior within a domain. Da'i - 'Priest' of the Path of Blood (7+ in Path). Ace - Highly acclaimed warrior with 5+ kills of equal or greater power. Caliph - Leader of the Assamite Warrior Caste.