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Keith: /* Tzimisce Families */

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	::'''•''' '''Weakness:''' Allergic to garlic (in DAV20 also repelled by holy symbols)		::'''•''' '''Weakness:''' Allergic to garlic (in DAV20 also repelled by holy symbols)
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	:'''•''' '''[[~~Bratovitch~~]]:''' The Bratovitches are the muscle of the four families. The historical hound-keepers and visible lords for the Tzimisce, the Bratovitches are noted for savage, animalistic violence and a barely-controlled rage. Brutish monsters that usually serve the Tzimisce, they are fighters and trackers, and rarely engage in finer social events. They are also the kennel masters for their lords, raising dogs, wolves and other wild animals so that their masters may shape them into fearsome creatures they may hurl at their foes. Most Bratovitches know little about humanity and follow Paths or Roads.		:'''•''' '''[[Bratovich]]:''' The Bratovitches are the muscle of the four families. The historical hound-keepers and visible lords for the Tzimisce, the Bratovitches are noted for savage, animalistic violence and a barely-controlled rage. Brutish monsters that usually serve the Tzimisce, they are fighters and trackers, and rarely engage in finer social events. They are also the kennel masters for their lords, raising dogs, wolves and other wild animals so that their masters may shape them into fearsome creatures they may hurl at their foes. Most Bratovitches know little about humanity and follow Paths or Roads.
	::'''•''' '''Disciplines:''' Animalism, Potence, Vicissitude (in V20 Fortitude instead of Potence)		::'''•''' '''Disciplines:''' Animalism, Potence, Vicissitude (in V20 Fortitude instead of Potence)
	::'''•''' '''Weakness:''' +2 difficulty to resist frenzy		::'''•''' '''Weakness:''' +2 difficulty to resist frenzy

Keith: /* Tzimisce Families */

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Tzimisce Families

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	::'''•''' '''Weakness:''' May become obsessed with pleasure and sensation, and are easily addicted.		::'''•''' '''Weakness:''' May become obsessed with pleasure and sensation, and are easily addicted.
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	=== <span style="color:#CD5C5C;"> Non-Tzimisce Families ===		=== <span style="color:#CD5C5C;"> Non-Tzimisce Families ===
	In addition to these families are several lines who are not affiliated with the Tzimisce (in some cases, they never were).<br>		In addition to these families are several lines who are not affiliated with the Tzimisce (in some cases, they never were).<br>

Keith: /* Revenant Families */

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Revenant Families

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	Each revenant family (or "ghoul family") has been made by interbreeding a special type of ghoul, generally each with a similar set of features, outlooks and even disciplines until – generations later – something more stable and defined emerged from the mixture. At this stage, a ghoul family has developed its own characteristics, including a set of 'clan' disciplines that are easier to learn as well as an often unique manifestation of the Curse of Caine. A revenant family will often retain many of the traits of the vampiric clan that bred and sustained it.		Each revenant family (or "ghoul family") has been made by interbreeding a special type of ghoul, generally each with a similar set of features, outlooks and even disciplines until – generations later – something more stable and defined emerged from the mixture. At this stage, a ghoul family has developed its own characteristics, including a set of 'clan' disciplines that are easier to learn as well as an often unique manifestation of the Curse of Caine. A revenant family will often retain many of the traits of the vampiric clan that bred and sustained it.

	The Tzimisce are well known for breeding their ghouls, and over hundreds of generations produced the first revenants. In the modern nights of the Classic World of Darkness, they are still the clan with the highest number of such beings in their service, although there are revenant families in the service of other vampires. The four main Tzimisce families (the ~~Bratovitches~~, the Obertus, the Grimaldi and the Zantosa) are the biggest and most well-established ghoul families.		The Tzimisce are well known for breeding their ghouls, and over hundreds of generations produced the first revenants. In the modern nights of the Classic World of Darkness, they are still the clan with the highest number of such beings in their service, although there are revenant families in the service of other vampires. The four main Tzimisce families (the [[Bratovitch]]es, the [[Obertus]], the [[Grimaldi]] and the [[Zantosa]]) are the biggest and most well-established ghoul families.

	=== <span style="color:#CD5C5C;"> Tzimisce Families ===		=== <span style="color:#CD5C5C;"> Tzimisce Families ===

Bruce at 23:07, 9 January 2021

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Bruce at 05:25, 18 February 2019

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	== <span style="color:#CD5C5C;"> Introduction ==		== <span style="color:#CD5C5C;"> Introduction ==
	'''Revenants''' are ghouls for whom the condition has become hereditary, and who are capable of generating vitae within their own veins.		'''Revenants''' are ghouls for whom the condition has become hereditary, and who are capable of generating vitae within their own veins.

Bruce: /* Non-Tzimisce Families */

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Non-Tzimisce Families

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	:'''•''' '''[[D'habi]]:''' A ghoul family owned by the [[Baali]] bloodline.		:'''•''' '''[[D'habi]]:''' A ghoul family owned by the [[Baali]] bloodline.
	::'''•''' '''Disciplines:''' [[Dominate]], [[Presence]], (D'habi who exhibit any knowledge of [[~~Daimoinon~~]] are killed immediately by the Baali)		::'''•''' '''Disciplines:''' [[Dominate]], [[Presence]], (D'habi who exhibit any knowledge of [[Daimonion]] are killed immediately by the Baali)
	::'''•''' '''Weakness:''' +2 difficulty on all Willpower rolls		::'''•''' '''Weakness:''' +2 difficulty on all Willpower rolls
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	::'''•''' '''Weakness:''' The Servants have been bred to be compliant to Anushin-Rawan and this carries on to those descended from her. They are compelled to serve those that descend from Anushin-Rawan, regardless of their generation.		::'''•''' '''Weakness:''' The Servants have been bred to be compliant to Anushin-Rawan and this carries on to those descended from her. They are compelled to serve those that descend from Anushin-Rawan, regardless of their generation.
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	== <span style="color:#CD5C5C;"> References ==		== <span style="color:#CD5C5C;"> References ==
	:'''•''' VTM: '''Guide to the Sabbat''', p. 216-219		:'''•''' VTM: '''Guide to the Sabbat''', p. 216-219

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 :'''•''' '''[[Obertus]]:''' Possibly the oldest ghoul family, the Obertus can trace their history to ancient Constantinople. The Obertus are scholars, occultists, and obsessive researchers, focusing on occult issues and questions of vampiric or Noddist lore. They are held in high esteem by the Tzimisce, as many of the clan's greatest scientists, spiritualists, leaders and sorcerers have been Embraced from their ranks. Sascha Vykos, possibly the most famous (and notorious) priscus of the Sabbat, was formerly Myca Vykos, a student of the Obertus monks.
-:'''•''' '''Disciplines:''' [[Auspex]], [[Obfuscate]], [[Vicissitude]] (Members of the Narov line have Dominate instead of Obfuscate)
+::'''•''' '''Disciplines:''' [[Auspex]], [[Obfuscate]], [[Vicissitude]] (Members of the Narov line have Dominate instead of Obfuscate)
-:'''•''' '''Weakness:''' Derangement (Obsessive), Members of the Narov line have the Derangement Megalomania instead
+::'''•''' '''Weakness:''' Derangement (Obsessive), Members of the Narov line have the Derangement Megalomania instead
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 :'''•''' '''[[Oprichniki]]:''' A ghoul family which originated with the secret police of Ivan the Terrible, 'rescued' by the Tzimisce. They primarily serve independent Russian Tzimisce and are generally not known to the entire clan as a whole.
-:'''•''' '''Disciplines:''' [[Animalism]], [[Obfuscate]], [[Vicissitude]] (in V20 Potence instead of Vicissitude)
+::'''•''' '''Disciplines:''' [[Animalism]], [[Obfuscate]], [[Vicissitude]] (in V20 Potence instead of Vicissitude)
-:'''•''' '''Weakness:''' Haunted by a ghost
+::'''•''' '''Weakness:''' Haunted by a ghost
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 :'''•''' '''[[Premysl]]:''' this family descended from a royal lineage of Bohemia. Their only appearance was in the ''Vampire: The Masquerade - Redemption'' video game.
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 :'''•''' '''[[Narov]]:''' An extinct family that was absorbed into the Obertus through intermarriage.
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Bruce at 23:44, 23 September 2018

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	Unlike normal ghouls, revenants are born, not created by drinking Kindred blood. Revenants' bodies naturally produce a weak vampire-like vitae, which sustains their bodies far beyond normal human lifespans (although not immortal, revenants can live to be hundreds of years old; they age at approximately one-quarter the rate humans do), and also gives them the ability to use Disciplines.		Unlike normal ghouls, revenants are born, not created by drinking Kindred blood. Revenants' bodies naturally produce a weak vampire-like vitae, which sustains their bodies far beyond normal human lifespans (although not immortal, revenants can live to be hundreds of years old; they age at approximately one-quarter the rate humans do), and also gives them the ability to use Disciplines.

	=== History ===		=== <span style="color:#CD5C5C;"> History ===
	The Revenant families were bred over many generations to serve the Tzimisce and, later, the Sabbat. They are not quite human; somewhere between human and vampire, they exist outside of society's norms. Some worship vampires as gods, while others aspire to achieve that state themselves.		The Revenant families were bred over many generations to serve the Tzimisce and, later, the Sabbat. They are not quite human; somewhere between human and vampire, they exist outside of society's norms. Some worship vampires as gods, while others aspire to achieve that state themselves.

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	In modern nights, the ghoul families are largely relics. The Tzimisce originally used them as breeding stock, but have since largely moved along from them – the only things keeping most of the families from being exterminated in the Final Nights are certain useful services they provide for the Sabbat, and the traditionalist tendencies of their Tzimisce patrons.		In modern nights, the ghoul families are largely relics. The Tzimisce originally used them as breeding stock, but have since largely moved along from them – the only things keeping most of the families from being exterminated in the Final Nights are certain useful services they provide for the Sabbat, and the traditionalist tendencies of their Tzimisce patrons.

	=== Physiology ===		=== <span style="color:#CD5C5C;"> Physiology ===
	As it was previously stated, Revenants are divided into families, and like vampire clans, each family has particular roles to play, specific Disciplines and weaknesses. These humans were bred over many generations, and genetically they are quite different from the average human. The aging process is slowed (but not halted as in traditional ghouls). A hundred-year-old revenant may appear to be in his or her twenties.		As it was previously stated, Revenants are divided into families, and like vampire clans, each family has particular roles to play, specific Disciplines and weaknesses. These humans were bred over many generations, and genetically they are quite different from the average human. The aging process is slowed (but not halted as in traditional ghouls). A hundred-year-old revenant may appear to be in his or her twenties.

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	They can use and learn Disciplines, and have unique Disciplines and weaknesses related to their specific bloodline. Unlike vampires, they are not affected by sunlight, and can sleep in, or stay awake, whenever they choose to. They also have a heartbeat, salivate and need to use human lavatories.		They can use and learn Disciplines, and have unique Disciplines and weaknesses related to their specific bloodline. Unlike vampires, they are not affected by sunlight, and can sleep in, or stay awake, whenever they choose to. They also have a heartbeat, salivate and need to use human lavatories.

	=== Psychology ===		=== <span style="color:#CD5C5C;"> Psychology ===
	Revenants suffer a lesser form of the Mark of Caine that affects vampires, including susceptibility to Frenzy and Rötschreck as a result of having their own Beast. This Beast is much weaker than that of a vampire, but its potential triggers are more numerous.		Revenants suffer a lesser form of the Mark of Caine that affects vampires, including susceptibility to Frenzy and Rötschreck as a result of having their own Beast. This Beast is much weaker than that of a vampire, but its potential triggers are more numerous.

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	Many of the family's philosophies are indoctrinated into them from an early age; some revenant families even follow Paths of Enlightenment (or Roads, in the case of exceptionally old revenants). The personality of the average revenant is often freakish and alien by society's standards, and inbreeding is not uncommon (in some families, it is all but certain).		Many of the family's philosophies are indoctrinated into them from an early age; some revenant families even follow Paths of Enlightenment (or Roads, in the case of exceptionally old revenants). The personality of the average revenant is often freakish and alien by society's standards, and inbreeding is not uncommon (in some families, it is all but certain).

	== Revenant Families ==		== <span style="color:#CD5C5C;"> Revenant Families ==
	Each revenant family (or "ghoul family") has been made by interbreeding a special type of ghoul, generally each with a similar set of features, outlooks and even disciplines until – generations later – something more stable and defined emerged from the mixture. At this stage, a ghoul family has developed its own characteristics, including a set of 'clan' disciplines that are easier to learn as well as an often unique manifestation of the Curse of Caine. A revenant family will often retain many of the traits of the vampiric clan that bred and sustained it.		Each revenant family (or "ghoul family") has been made by interbreeding a special type of ghoul, generally each with a similar set of features, outlooks and even disciplines until – generations later – something more stable and defined emerged from the mixture. At this stage, a ghoul family has developed its own characteristics, including a set of 'clan' disciplines that are easier to learn as well as an often unique manifestation of the Curse of Caine. A revenant family will often retain many of the traits of the vampiric clan that bred and sustained it.

	The Tzimisce are well known for breeding their ghouls, and over hundreds of generations produced the first revenants. In the modern nights of the Classic World of Darkness, they are still the clan with the highest number of such beings in their service, although there are revenant families in the service of other vampires. The four main Tzimisce families (the Bratovitches, the Obertus, the Grimaldi and the Zantosa) are the biggest and most well-established ghoul families.		The Tzimisce are well known for breeding their ghouls, and over hundreds of generations produced the first revenants. In the modern nights of the Classic World of Darkness, they are still the clan with the highest number of such beings in their service, although there are revenant families in the service of other vampires. The four main Tzimisce families (the Bratovitches, the Obertus, the Grimaldi and the Zantosa) are the biggest and most well-established ghoul families.

	=== Tzimisce Families ===		=== <span style="color:#CD5C5C;"> Tzimisce Families ===
	The ghoul families of the Tzimisce (collectively also known as ''Zadruga'') are:		The ghoul families of the Tzimisce (collectively also known as ''Zadruga'') are:
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 === Tzimisce Families ===
 The ghoul families of the Tzimisce (collectively also known as ''Zadruga'') are:
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 :'''•''' '''[[Basarab]]:''' The Basarab are now extinct revenant family that eventually produced the infamous Dracula. They died eventually out before the Renaissance.
 ::'''•''' '''Disciplines:''' [[Dominate]], [[Protean]], [[Vicissitude]] (in DAV20 Animalism, Dominate, Presence)
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+:'''•''' '''[[Danislavs]]:''' The Danislaws are a now-extinct revenant family that descended from the Kinfolk of the Shadow Lords. They were destroyed by the Tzimisce.
+::'''•''' '''Disciplines:''' [[Auspex]], [[Protean]], [[Vicissitude]], can learn Shadow Lords Gifts up to Level 3 as out-of-Clan Discipline
-:[[Zantosa]]
+::'''•''' '''Weakness:''' Enemies ([[Shadow Lords]]), take aggravated damage from silver, aversion to wolfsbane, become bestial when touched by the light of the full moon (in DAV20 only aggravated damage from silver)

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	:'''•''' '''[[Basarab]]:''' The Basarab are now extinct revenant family that eventually produced the infamous Dracula. They died eventually out before the Renaissance.		:'''•''' '''[[Basarab]]:''' The Basarab are now extinct revenant family that eventually produced the infamous Dracula. They died eventually out before the Renaissance.
	::'''•''' '''Disciplines:''' Dominate, Protean, Vicissitude (in DAV20 Animalism, Dominate, Presence)		::'''•''' '''Disciplines:''' [[Dominate]], [[Protean]], [[Vicissitude]] (in DAV20 Animalism, Dominate, Presence)
	::'''•''' '''Weakness:''' Allergic to garlic (in DAV20 also repelled by holy symbols)		::'''•''' '''Weakness:''' Allergic to garlic (in DAV20 also repelled by holy symbols)
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	:'''•''' '''[[Bratovitch]]:''' The Bratovitches are the muscle of the four families. The historical hound-keepers and visible lords for the Tzimisce, the Bratovitches are noted for savage, animalistic violence and a barely-controlled rage. Brutish monsters that usually serve the Tzimisce, they are fighters and trackers, and rarely engage in finer social events. They are also the kennel masters for their lords, raising dogs, wolves and other wild animals so that their masters may shape them into fearsome creatures they may hurl at their foes. Most Bratovitches know little about humanity and follow Paths or Roads.		:'''•''' '''[[Bratovitch]]:''' The Bratovitches are the muscle of the four families. The historical hound-keepers and visible lords for the Tzimisce, the Bratovitches are noted for savage, animalistic violence and a barely-controlled rage. Brutish monsters that usually serve the Tzimisce, they are fighters and trackers, and rarely engage in finer social events. They are also the kennel masters for their lords, raising dogs, wolves and other wild animals so that their masters may shape them into fearsome creatures they may hurl at their foes. Most Bratovitches know little about humanity and follow Paths or Roads.
	::'''•''' '''Disciplines:''' [[Animalism]], [[Potence]], [[Vicissitude]] (in V20 Fortitude instead of Potence)		::'''•''' '''Disciplines:''' [[Animalism]], [[Potence]], [[Vicissitude]] (in V20 Fortitude instead of Potence)
	::'''•''' '''Weakness:''' +2 difficulty to resist frenzy		::'''•''' '''Weakness:''' +2 difficulty to resist frenzy
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	:[[Zantosa]]		:[[Zantosa]]