PHANTOMS

By Scott Tettamble (legion16@hotmail.com)

Description

The Phantoms are, without a doubt the most terrifying of the vampiric bloodlines, and they revel in it. They are diabolists, thieves, assassins, and fearsome guardians. These ghostly hunters and warriors spend their unlives terrorizing and diabolizing other vampires. Make no mistake, they are not Sabbat. They are simply the most deadly pack hunters since the birth of the Garou.

Known for their crimes (only the Inconnu and the Camarilla have a problem with these guys) they are not accepted by the Camarilla. The Camarilla do not dare try to destroy them. The Phantoms are fanatically loyal to each other and as far as they are concerned, to harm one of them is to harm all of them. Insults are rectified with a swift and brutal vengeance, and Caine help the vampire that ever gets in the way.

This bloodline has only recently come into the light (so to speak). Their progenitor is a diabolic vampire from a group of anarchists who made diabolism a virtue. They are working on becoming a clan in their own right through diablerie. It has become a race between the members of the bloodline.

Phantom Traditions

1. Never feed from one of your own bloodline. It is the only true cannablism.

2. The Oath is sacred. Those who break their word are not fit to live. Kill all those of the Kindred who do so.

3. Learn all you can about the art of fear, and never hesitate to teach this art to others.

Background

The Phantoms tend to be horror movie fans. They never embrace anyone over the age of nineteen or under the age of thirteen.

Appearance

Any teenager.

Nicknames

Spooks or Ghosts

Havens

Usually an abandoned building or house. These places tend to garner a reputation of being haunted very quickly. The Phantoms live in packs which are loyal to each other in the extreme.

Character Creation

Nature is usually Deviant, but can vary. Cannot take Animalism discipline, and automatically starts with flaws Offensive to animals and Diabolic Sire. Automatically starts with merit Unbondable.

Organization

The packs are led by an alpha leader, but most decisions are made by consensus.

Quote

"Those not of the pack are prey. Heaven won't have us, and Hell fears we'll take over. We are the monsters under the bed, in the closet, and beneath the stairs. We are the Phantoms, and fear is our wine.

Disciplines

Potence, Fortitude, and Ghosting

Stereotypes

Brujah: They are warriors like us. They're okay.

Gangrel: These fellow hunters have found their strength in taking the shapes of the animals that fears us. Then again, a lot of things fear us. Oh well. They make good appetizers.

Malkavian: They understand us. Be afraid. Be very afraid.

Nosferatu: The founder of this clan had the right idea. He just had a lousy way of going about it. Oh well. You can't blame a guy for trying.

Toreador: Wise up, you boners! Fear is the only true art. It's no wonder you so easily wind up as snacks for us.

Tremere: Blood mages who want to control the universe and gain power from it. Fools! Fear is power and if you really understood the universe, you wouldn't be seeking power. You'd be seeking shelter.

Ventrue: Lead this, you powdered dweeb! (folowed by several variations of the middle finger)

Assamites: Brothers, you were done wrong. We grieve for you.

Setites: We have not forgotten your insult, Old Worm. You won't be able to hide from us forever.

Giovanni: Keep trying, guys. You're getting there. Someday you'll come close to being us.

Ravnos: They have no Oath, they have no worth, so down 'em like a six-pack.

Salubri: Looooo-seeeerrrrrrrs.

Daughters of Cacaphony: SHUT UP!!!

Samedi: O-KAY! These guys are just too damn cool! Congrats, guys. Ya done good.

Inconnu: They just don't trust us. Gee, I can't imagine why. Hee-hee.

Sabbat: Again, right idea, wrong way to do it. We use a scalpel, they use a chainsaw. Hey, come to think of it...

Camarilla: Gentlemen, try again.

Garou: Bow-wow-wow, yippee-yo-yippee-yay.

Mages: Don't let them see you coming. They have this nasty habit of making all the little things go wrong.

Crow warriors: These guys are why I love the movies. Just don't get in their way. As far as fear goes, they've been there and done that.

Changelings: They have a lot to learn.

Nightbreed: These guys are cool. No grief to them, huh?

Cenobites: You serious? (big grin) HMMMMMmmmmmmmmm.

Reborn: LEAVE THEM ALONE!!! Yeah, they die, but they keep coming back. And if they remember you...

Mokole: Let 'em sleep. It ain't worth provoking those things.

Bastet: Here kitty, kitty, kitty...heheheh.