SERAPHIM ANTITRIBU
By Lawrence Smith (velemastrv@aol.com)
Author's Notes
This is an offshoot of the Seraphim bloodline by James Agle, to kinda tone them down slightly. A lot of people have told me that they are too kick ass, and I can't play with them, so I tried my hand at this. Anyway, without any further adieu, here it is....
Description
A far-fetched idea, and a change of heart created this bloodline. The original Seraphim, evil gargoyle offshoots with the ability of Vicissitude and Daimonion coursing through their veins, were often the subject of many bloodhunts when they entered a city, and often much death and carnage followed them. Now, the Seraphim are flawed with Infertile Vitae except for the five remaining Archangels. However, a flawed flaw comes around, and sometimes a another Archangel is made, and can therefore recreate on his own. However, most are boastful and are killed by either Gabriel or Michael. But, one of these Angels, named Madhia, managed to fool the rest and not reveal his secret, creating a flock for his own purposes. At first he was as evil and vicious as every other Seraphim, but as he grew in power, he soon came to believe that he could overpower Gabriel, and become the leader of the entire bloodline. This was quickly ruled out, for Madhia only had two remaining flock members. So, he started with going out on his own, diablerizing elders whenever he could. Madhia soon grew to be as powerful as Gabriel, becoming a 5th generation, and soon challenged his superior. However, Gabriel had the experience over Madhia, and banished the traitor from being a Seraphim ever again. Gabriel called upon his demonic powers, and stripped Madhia and the rest of his flock of any demonic powers or disciplines. The now restless and abandoned flock were hopeless.Madhia could still create more like him, but he noticed that even though they didn't have Daimonion, they still had Vicissitude. They also found out that the rest of the flock could create their own childer. They started going their seperate ways, the flock no longer existing. Madhia is now in torpor, awaiting the time he can seek revenge on his evil counterpart.
Nickname
Appearance
Start a 1 appearance, and can be as high as their Vicissitude rating. They don't look as evil as their counterparts, and start out looking much like a normal kindred does after the Embrace. They often shape themselves into beautiful creatures, but can shift into any form they wish.
Havens
Most often they choose very high places to call home, or a place that is underground. While the two counterparts accept each other in respect, if they reside in the same town, it basically turns into a warground and anyone that gets in their way will be ripped apart.
Background
The antitribu embraced any mortal that was once holy, at peace with their God, or if they found someone that was going to die by an unnatural cause. The antitribu are the exact mirror counterparts of the evil twins; they often do things to help out mortals, therefore have Humanity instead of a Path.
Character Creation
This bloodline is good in every respect, and is very adamant about this. Many have Natures that reflect some sort of Caregiver concept, while their Demeanors can be anything that doesn't cause harm in anyway to mortals. Concepts can vary often from prison inmates that have converted their ways, to priests.
Disciplines
Fortitude, Presence, Vicissitude
Weaknesses
Being so far removed from their original bloodline of the Gargoyles, they keep their mortal memories, and don't have a -1 Willpower for mind control. However, they can often have the Infertile Vitae flaw. Roll a ten sided dice, if the outcome is odd, they they get the flaw no questions asked. They also frenzy if they witness a vile, horrible act (especially if they can't do anything about it).
Organization
Most know of the others that exist, but they don't call meetings. They may call a 'get-together' on a holy day to either celebrate or gather news. They also tend to stay mainly on the continent of North America. Many Seraphim stay independent because they still possess Vicissitude. However a few are granted entry into the Camarilla.
Quote
"Yes, I've heard people saying that they believe angels exist. Do I? Of course, but others are naïve of what surrounds them. Of course angels exist, but whoever said all angels fight for the side of good? That's why I'm here."