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==Introduction==
The Beast resides within all creatures, from scuttling cockroaches to scabrous rats up through untamed
wolves and even powerful Kindred elders. Animalism
allows the vampire to amplify his intensely primordial
nature. He can not only communicate with animals,
but can also force his will upon them, directing such
beasts to do as he commands. As the vampire grows in
power, he can even control the Beast within mortals
and other supernaturals.

Beasts grow distinctly agitated in the presence of a
vampire who lacks this Discipline or the Skill of Animal Ken, often to the point of attacking or running
from the vampire. In contrast, vampires possessing
Animalism exude a dominant vibe to lower creatures, which attracts them.

Animalism is commonly found with vampires of the
Gangrel and Nosferatu Clans. Manipulation and Charisma are important for the use of Animalism powers;
the stronger the vampire’s personality, the more influence he has over animals.

=== Storytelling Animals ===
It can be difficult for the Storyteller to use
animals as something more than a plot device
whenever a character tries to communicate
with them. It’s easy to fall back on monosyllabic speech and easily led creatures in order
to get the story moving along. And indeed,
animals are simpler than humans – they focus
on the present and are directed by instincts
instead of complex goals and elaborate
schemes. However, simple doesn’t necessarily mean stupid; animals need cunning and
perception to survive, and both can be of
great use to a vampire master. Storytellers can
make animals dynamic, interesting characters
that bring a lot to the chronicle, or they can
quickly gloss over the finer points of their
characterization to get back to the more pressing conflicts in the chronicle.

'''Note:''' Statistics for certain animals will be included later.
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