DRAGOSANI

By b9583875@wlv.ac.uk

Description

If you consider Ventrue old-fashioned and tradition-bound, you should take a look at the Dragosanis. The clan was founded on 23rd December 1119, on exactly the same date on which Templars Knights were officially founded (there are documents that Templars Knights were acting long before that date, e.g. they received a castle in Portugal) by vampires who were supporters of Order of Templar Knights or vampires who were Templar Knights themselves. In fact, after the destruction of the Templars in France, by Phillipe the Beautiful, many Templars were Embraced. That was because Dragosani knew that the Templar were accused unjustly and only because of Phillipe's empty treasury. Besides, Dragosani were helping Templars for a long time, even before the official creation of this Order. They refer to themselves as to Brothers, and in fact act as Covenant, but concerned mostly with themselves than with the outside world.

They do not care about Camarilla or Sabbat, as long as they are left to themselves. They keep Inconnu in very high esteem, because of the fact that Inconnu are similar to them. They too are just a small sect that wants to teach others, rather than force them into any kind of power clashes.

Their traditions date back to medieval times. If asked politely for shelter, by a man or Kindred, they will not refuse without obvious proof that she is a dishonourable person (e.g. Assamites who were their deadly enemies during The Crusades, or Setites who are anything but honourable). Otherwise, they will accept her as a guest. Even if the Inquisition or Antediluvians come after their guest, they will not allow harm to come to her as long as she is a guest under their roof. They will even fight to keep a guest safe. That's their tradition of Hospitality.

They are very proud of their knightly heritage. There are rumours that Dragosanis are Keepers of the Holy Grail, and that they are possess a Secret of Crimson Silver... But none was able to confirm or discard them.

Nickname

Cans

Appearance

They still dress in the manner of 11th and 12th century nobility -- mostly silk and leather, quite often at least partial armour. There is no place for women in this clan. They always carry swords with them.

Haven

They take over inhabitant castles. Many of them are living in Scotland.

Background

They tend to choose people engaged in medieval activities (e. g. members of Association of Creative Anachronism or Knights' Brotherhoods), but only if candidate shows a very strong code of honour. This code of honour is more important then any other factor about candidate.

Character Creation

Medieval Aristocratic concepts rule. Physical Attributes are primary ones (man means only as much as his actions at the tournaments and in battle). Social Attrib utes are secondary. Background Traits often includes Resources, to justify ownership over a castle.

Clan Disciplines

Altar, Auspex, Potence.

Weaknesses

They are tied to their Dominions and earth of their Dominions. When they are apart from their Dominions they lose all Altar powers (except Hearth of Earth) and they lose 1 point from their Attributes every day without contact with soil of their Dominion. They can prevent this by spending days in soil taken from their Dominion (like in Dracula). But this will only slow process to one point per month.

Organisation

There is no any distinctive structure of this clan. Their meetings are always connected with tournaments, with an emphasise on tournament rather than meeting. However they shouldn't be underestimated. After all they are a clan of knights.