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Beshenstvo
Topic Started: Aug 1 2014, 03:29 PM (172 Views)
Vasili Stomalkov
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Bloodlines: Zveri, Any clan with Presence or Animalism (it replaces one of these discipline)
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Origins: Beshenstvo is more of a side-affect of the Zveri taint than an actual discipline and is the reason why some believe the Zveri to have Brujah or Gangrel blood in them. Dmitri Antomov developed the discipline like a cancer after his fortieth year as a kindred and since then its strength has grown exponentially every twenty years or so since. There is great debate among those scholars who care to study the Zveri as to whether or not this is a discipline at all, or just a mongrel mockery of the nobler disciplines of Presence and Animalism; some even contend that the malignant growth of this discipline is proof that it has come to be as a result of the unholy mingling of the blood of Troile's childer and those of Ennoia.

Acquisition: Unless a kindred is a Zveri Beshenstvo must be taught and does not develop naturally. Zveri automatically gain one dot in Beshenstvo once they have been a kindred for 40 years; after this time subsequent dots are gained for each diablerisation performed by the kindred. Once the kindred has been embraced for 100 years they receive another free dot, up to a maximum of five dots.

Other clans and bloodlines may only gain Beshenstvo by consuming the blood of a Zveri with the discipline on three separate occasions, or by diablerising them. A kindred with Beshenstvo may not also have the Presence or Animalism disciplines (if they have it already then Beshenstvo replaces it) if a kindred has both of these disciplines upon gaining Beshenstvo, then one of them is lost.

Description: Beshenstvo is a bastardised form of Presence and Animalism which allows the kindred to tap into their own rage and hatred, and that of others and use it for their own ends. In most cases this is passive however some uses require the expenditure of blood. Each dot of Beshenstvo brings with it additional disadvantages which are constant, after all it is as much a disease as it is a discipline.

Beshenstvo
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oThe kindred is able to tap into the anger and/or hatred of their attacker using it to strengthen their own resolve. While in combat the kindred gains an additional 2 points of will which can be used freely but are automatically lost if left unused when the combat ends. The drawback of this ability is that the kindred eternally smells of dried blood and has an aura of aggression.
ooWhen he or his pack are outnumbered in combat the kindred gains an additional dot in each physical attribute in combat. However as they feed off their own doubt and desperation the Zveri and his pack are unable to use Presence, Dominate or Dementation while this effect is active.
oooWhen the kindred enters combat his size visible increases and his muscles bulk out; his nails take on a clawlike nature and all of the teeth in his mouth change into leonine fangs. While in combat the kindred gains 1 dot in strength, dexterity and wits (this is cumulative with other effects from Beshenstvo). However while this effect is active the kindred can only communicate in animalistic roars and howls. Additionally from now on the kindred must feed on raw flesh (animal or human) at least once per week, as well as blood, in order to sustain themselves.

For a small expenditure of blood the kindred may cause another kindred or person to feel the same unreasoning rage that burns in their own heart.
ooooThe kindred is utterly immune to pain, its not that he does not feel it, quite the opposite, but his mind and body just don't seem to care. Additionally they no longer fear bright lights or fire, despite their vulnerability to it. While in combat their strength is increased to its maximum possible level for their generation and age. The drawback to this is that they suffer increased bloodlust, much like a shark when there is blood in the water, even a small amount of spilt blood can put their Beast into overdrive. A difficulty 8 willpower test is needed in order to avoid immediately seeking out the source of blood.

For an expenditure of blood the kindred may now incite entire crowds of up to twenty people to violence on their behalf.
oooooThe kindred is fearless; literally fearless and will take incredible risks to reach their goals; their skin hardens and they become no more vulnerable to fire than a human when in combat. However they must now eat raw flesh to sustain themselves, blood alone will no longer satisfy or nourish them.
Edited by Vasili Stomalkov, Aug 1 2014, 03:49 PM.
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