Gangrel
A glint of red eyes in the darkness, the scent of a
predator’s musk, a flash of fangs, the sound of flesh
tearing: These mark the presence of the Gangrel. More
than any other Clan, the Gangrel resemble the beasts
associated with the legends of vampires: bats, wolves,
and other creatures of darkness. Indeed, the Outlanders may develop the ability to transform themselves
into these and other, more primal forms.
The Gangrel have other characteristics in common with animals as well. Many shun the elaborate social constructs of both Kindred and kine. A number of them prefer to move alone or as a member of small packs or coteries. Most are tough and, when pressed, ferocious. And when Gangrel succumb to the depredations of the Beast, they are left with some feature redolent of the animal kingdom.
As a Clan, the Gangrel are wary and aloof. Most would prefer to spend their nights stalking prey or wilding on the rooftops than minding Princely edicts or lobbying for recognition of domain. Theirs is a tense relationship with vampire society, and Outlanders are among the most frequent to turn Anarch or Autarkis. In some localities, the Gangrel have collectively abandoned membership in any Sect — insofar as the Gangrel truly ever do anything collectively.
The Jyhad seems less pronounced among the Gangrel than it is among other Clans, and the Outlanders have little regard for the eternal conflict. Differences between Gangrel more often fall along the lines of domain and feeding rights than they do on generational mistrust, and the things that concern young Outlanders are matters that concern Gangrel ancillae and even elders. Still, one would be hard-pressed to consider the relationship among Gangrel of different generations amicable, except in isolated sire-childe situations. The Beast is ever suspicious of those who would take sustenance from it.
Nickname: Outlanders
Sect: The Gangrel at least nominally belong to the Camarilla, but the Clan has always had a vocal faction that spurns membership in any Sect. They claim that political games and social structures do nothing for the primal Gangrel.
Appearance: Personal presentation is often not high on the list of many Gangrel priorities, and a Gangrel’s appearance is often more a matter of circumstance than it is of active decision. The Clan’s weakness can contribute a great deal to their appearance, as does an extended unlife in the places where they make their havens, which are frequently short of modern conveniences.
Haven: Gangrel often lair where they can, taking refuge when the sun threatens to rise. Those who do maintain permanent havens often lean toward the utilitarian: Everything from a cave to a covered alley to an illegal squat may serve as a Gangrel haven, usually with little demarcating them as any sort of personal territory (until it’s too late for the unfortunate interloper).
Background: Gangrel sire childer like they seek prey: after long hunts during which the prospective childe doesn’t even know she’s being followed. Creating a fledgling means sharing limited resources, so each sire-childe relationship is unique and significant. Outlanders Embrace because they choose an individual, not out of whim or recklessness. Those who earn their attention are hardy, whether physically or emotionally.
Character Creation: Sufficiency is the Gangrel hallmark, and many have outsider or loner personality archetypes. Physical Attributes are far and away most frequent, as are Talents with a smattering of Skills and Knowledges. Many Gangrel focus on Disciplines rather than Backgrounds, preferring to rely on themselves more than others. Gangrel almost never have significant Resources, Influence, or Retainers.
Clan Disciplines: Animalism, Fortitude, Protean
Weaknesses: Every time a Gangrel frenzies, she acquires a temporary animal characteristic (which may replace an existing temporary one). A patch of fur, a brief torpor after feeding, or skittishness around crowds — all of these may mar an Outlander after frenzy. Characteristics acquired in Gangrel frenzies need not only be physical – they can be behavioral as well. Players should work with the Storyteller to determine what new animal trait is acquired (whether the frenzy involved the fight-or-flight impulse may be relevant). Over time, or in an exceptional situation, a particular animal feature may become permanent, with the next frenzy adding a new feature. A good guideline is to require each frenzy-gained trait to have some effect grounded in system terms (such as the temporary reduction of Social Attribute dots or a permanent loss of Humanity), though some Storytellers may allow narrative-only traits that can shape the story.
Organization: Regional groups of Gangrel occasionally assemble in convocations that draw from ethnic or cultural influences. These are informal affairs, geared more toward sharing information and revelry than advancing any cogent agenda. Aside from these infrequent gatherings, almost all Gangrel organization is very local where it exists at all, from pairs of sire-and-childe through terrifying packs centered around one accomplished Outlander.
Quote: This is not a place for you, and it is too late to turn back. Run, little man.
Contents
3rd Generation
- -- Ennoia
4th Generation
- -- Urlon of Uruk -- deceased
- -- Odin -- The All-High
- -- Enkidu -- 10th on the List of Anathema
- -- Hukros -- An ancient of the Tal'meh'Ra who developed the elder Road of Lilith sometime in the early 7th century.
- -- Vola the Red -- An ancient wild woman, Sire to Wulfgar the Reaver
5th Generation
- -- Jalan-Aajav -- Seraph of the Black Hand.
- -- Karsh -- The Warlord of the Camarilla. (a.k.a. - Hassan al-Samhir)
- -- Wulfgar the Reaver -- Inconnu northman.
6th Generation
- -- Brunhilde -- Valkyrie
- -- Milov Petrenkov -- An original member of the Inner Circle. One of the founders of the Camarilla and first Gangrel Justicar. Disappeared in the wilds of Siberia in the 1820´s.
- -- Count Dunlop -- Gangrel Elder of Great Britain. Deceased, 2029.
- -- Eadric Asgerr -- Gangrel wanderer
7th Generation
- -- Aurthur Dunlop -- Eldest Son and Childe of Count Dunlap. Deceased, 2029.
- -- Beckett -- Progeny of Aristotle de Laurent (adoptive). Enemy of Vykos. One of the most famous Noddist, said to be a member of the Mnemosyne, the Memory-Seekers, the bloodline of Caine-worshippers who devote themselves to the study of the first vampire and The Book of Nod.
- -- Doyle Fincher -- Childe to Inyanga lives in Chicago.
- -- Kiril Fedorov -- Gangrel Prince of Moscow until the rise of Communism, believed destroyed by the Brujah Council.
- -- Richard Dunlop -- Middle Son and Childe of Count Dunlap. Deceased, 2029.
- -- William Dunlop -- Youngest Son and Childe of Count Dunlap. Deceased, 2029.
- -- Xavier de Calais -- Former Gangrel Justicar before he led the clan into independence.
- -- Isabel Manara -- Seneschal of Houston and Eldest of Houston's Gangrel.
8th Generation
- -- General Sir Arthur Halesworth -- The Sheriff of South London
- -- Rachel Lukianova Fedorov -- Progeny of Kiril Fedorov and sire of Grayson Fallow. Gangrel Primogen. {Denver}
9th Generation
- -- Bart Felkirk - -- Nomadic Scottish Gangrel. Childe of Kenit Canus.
- -- Grayson Fallow -- Progeny of Rachel Lukianova Fedorov and sire of Burning Crow & Kate O'Malley. {Denver}
- -- Robert the Lowlander -- Scourge of Glasgow, Scotland
10th Generation
- -- Bridget Mac Amhlaidh -- Child of Scourge Robert of Glasgow
- -- >Kenet Canus< -- British Gangrel, status unknown. Sire of Bart Felkirk.
- -- Burning Crow -- Progeny of Grayson Fallow. {Denver}
- -- Kate O'Malley -- Progeny of Grayson Fallow. {Denver}
11th Generation
12th Generation
- >Braith Corwyn<: Welsh Gangrel, killed by Count Dunlop in 2002. Sire of Tristram Young.
13th Generation
- Tristram Young - Nomadic Welsh Gangrel
Those of Unknown Generation
- -- Mahalia Savege -- The lone Gangrel resident. {Ripon, England - 2042}
- -- Sir Reynard -- Called the fox by the other Gangrel of the region. {Ilkley, England - 2042}
- -- Esme Faylinn -- Wiccan Priestess
- -- Snee
Animalism -x- Fortitude -x- Protean
