By Nadine Edwards
A shadow community who dedicate their existence to study and/or research. They have no interest in politics and its Kindred equivalent. They hide themselves in the shadow of others. In other words, scientists become undead to continue their research while others less capable protect and front for them.
There are two levels of Didici, the true Didici (The Hidden ones) and the lesser Didici (Researchers) plus ghouls (Assistants). The Researchers and the Assistants work to provide finances, facilities, materials and assistance for The Hidden ones. Other Kindred will generally only come into contact with the Researchers and Assistants who are always looking for opportunities to finance future research and looking into mortal endeavours for new developments of interest).
A new Didici will be sponsored to join the clan if she has shown that her work is of intellectual quality which has come to the notice of current members. A Childe is given the stratus of a Hidden One when she has proven that she has a brilliant future by continuing her achievements otherwise she will sink to the ranks of the Researchers. One time wonders are quickly demoted. Occasionally a Researcher has again risen to the ranks of the Hidden Ones but it is not usual.
Background: Only brilliant minds are chosen to join this tight group who covet their secrecy. A Didici will sponsor a single mortal in an endeavour which in time is judged. If the mortal's work shows a high level of brilliance then they will be accepted. There are few members of the Hidden Ones in any one location but they remain in close contact using the latest technology.
The only time they are likely to interfere with other clans is when it threatens their work on the work of mortals who are under their sponsorship.
Character creation: Didici have scientific concepts. Mental attributes are of primary importance along with Knowledge's (Science and Medicine primarily) to these high brows. They make alliances with individuals, not clans, because they are anti politics.
Disciplines: Sombra, Obfuscate, Dominate
Weaknesses: Didici love the latest technology and will go to extreme lengths to obtain it. They are also very like Toreador's in that they can become transfixed by a line of thought or research possibility to the exclusion of all else.
View the Sombra discipline.