By Sean J. Young (sjyoung@pipeline.com)
All Bliss members take bizarre, almost silly names when they are embraced. These names make people take them even less seriously, which works towards their advantage. Some examples: Polly Poppy, Darling Nikki, Horsehung Hank, Tequila Sunset, Plenty Moore, Andy Acidtripper.
The Bloodline's major weakness is its feeding restrictions. A Blisser may only feed on a human who has used an illicit drug within the past 24 hours (alcohol counts only if the human is intoxicated at the time of the kiss) or on humans who are in the midst of sexual pleasure. A Blisser will lose one stamina point per blood point taken for that night if these restrictions are ignored. For this reason, Blisser have large herds, many lovers, and carry illicit drugs on them to give freely to others.
MC: (Master/Mistress of Ceremonies) The most influential Blisser in the city or at a given social event. (regardless if the event is Bliss sponsored or not).
Living Doll: A favorite mortal lover.
Magic Box/Magic Wand: A Cult of Ecstasy lover.
Laying the Ground Work: Having sex with a target just to feed from them.
Cubing the Square: Slipping drugs to a target just to feed from them.
Bartending: feeding a ghoul your blood (usually done at "Wet Bar" parties where ghouls attend and drink Bloody Mary's with real blood!)
"We feel no malice towards them... nor do we trust them. They smile too much."
Brujah: Not worth much; not that different from the Assamites. They would make great doormen at our clubs though, keeping the wanna-be's out.
"Silly little wimps, but good in bed."
Followers of Set: Ha! Ha Ha! Corruption? Puh-leeze. They know they have no power over us! We bask in our pleasures, not feel guilty over them!
"They may not admit it, but we are more alike then they realize. Leave them be and let them do our work."
Gangrel: If they were a color they would be brown. Dull and uninspired. They can make good friends though. It's our duty to wake these people up....and control them.
"Not very deep thinkers and a little too shallow. However there is something charming about them...."
Malkavian: A must at any good party. All it takes is one hit of acid and everything they say makes perfect sense!"
"I like them. I like them a lot."
Nosferatu: Those poor, poor people. Yuck! We must go out of our way to give these ugly trolls as much pleasure as possible. The need it.
"Dangerous folk, behind their laughs are daggers. If everyone knew what we know about their true motives, they would be killed on the spot."
Ravnos: Nice people. They know how to have fun. Never trust them of course... but hell... they shouldn't trust us either!
"My kinda of folks. One of the few and proud that may beat us at our own game. Best to hit and run with them though, for their revenge can be horrible."
Toreador: Close but no cigar. Too bad they won't dropped those stupid airs and concerns about what others think.. At this point they wouldn't know true pleasure if it pissed on them! Maybe we can teach them...."
"Close but no cigar. If only they would learn some class and social skills that aren't so.... vulgar. Until then they wouldn't know true beauty if it spat on them. Maybe we can teach them..."
Tremere: Ooouuh! I'm soooo scared! Ha! Ha! Seduce one and you have them all! They are like links in a chain... a chain of fools.
"Who the hell are these people!? If they keep gaining power at the rate that they are, we all will be at risk of their manipulations. We must stop them... fast."
Ventrue: Sticks in the mud. Tight asses. What's the use of having money when you don't take the time to enjoy it? They are beyond help. Fuck 'em... on the other hand, don't. I'm sure they are terrible lays.
"They mix their poison with sugar. Never ever grow to like one. It will be the death of you. However, in the long run, they hold no true power."
The Camarilla and Sabbat: Republican or Democrat?? Who gives a shit!!! I like labels on my clothes... not on me! Besides, they both will belong to us in time anyway.
"I don't know if we should be happy or disappointed that they will not side with us. They are walking enigmas."
"We must get these newcomers to follow us! They belong with us! It is time the seducers become seduced!"