The Mantle of Bestial Majesty

Protean 7

Originally developed by a Gangrel with an affinity for wolves, this power enables the Cainite to tap into that animal's Beast. The vampire then uses the connection to manifest the creature's essential spirit in himself, taking a form reminiscent of the deadly Crinos form of the Gaoru. Blending his immortal soul with the anima of the wolf, the Cainite grows to incredible size, topping eight feet, his body thickens, and he sprouts a pelt. His arms lengthen, and his hands grow razor-sharp claws. his face transforms into something halfway between man and beast.

Whispered rumors hint that the bestial spirits of cats, birds or even vermin may also be tapped in this manner.

System: The vampire spends three Blood Points to take on the mantle. The transformation takes three turns (spending additional Blood Points reduces the time of transformation by one turn per point spent) and lasts until the next dawn unless the Cainite wishes to change back sooner.

This massive man-wolf shape bestows incredible abilities, beyond dramatic cosmetic changes. All Physical Attributes increase by three and all Social Attributes drop to 1. The vampire's taloned hands and wolf-toothed jaws inflict Strength + 2 aggravated damage, and he gains an additional Hurt Health level. The Cainite can also run at speeds of up to 30 miles per hour for extended periods of time. Furthermore, the vampire gains a wolf's superior senses; the difficulties of all hearing- and smell-based rolls are reduced by one, and the hybrid automatically receives the benefits of the Witness of Darkness power.

Note that this war-form is slightly less powerful, but more controllable, than that granted by Shape of the Beast's Wrath.