Assamites

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Based in their hidden fortress Alamut in the Middle East, they are traditionally seen by Western Kindred as dangerous assassins and diablerists, but in truth they are guardians, warriors, and scholars who seek to distance themselves from the Jyhad. Throughout their history, they have remained a self-sufficient and independent clan, although they have recently joined the Camarilla. The Assamites draw most of their childer from the Middle East, North Africa, and surrounding areas, but this does not mean they are all Arab. They also Embrace childer from the Indian subcontinent, Persians, Turks, Malays, Central Asia groups such as the Uzbeks and Kazaks, and various Mediterranean groups. Assamites from European or far Eastern ethnic groups are not unheard of, but are uncommon. The Laws of Haqim The loyalists of the clan do not follow the Traditions as such, but instead a set of codes handed down from their founder. The Law of Leadership Honor the Eldest among you for he is to rule my House when I am absent. The Law of Protection Ward the mortals from Caine’s descendants and treat them with honor in all things. The Law of Destruction Slay not those of the Blood, for that Judgment is for the Eldest alone. The Law of the Word Deceive not those of the Blood, for my House is founded on Truth. The Law of Judgment Judge those of Caine’s blood and punish them should they be found wanting. Creation Notes Physical Attributes tend to be primary, with some Assamites favoring Social Attributes to help them get close to their prey. Talents and Skills are equally favored, but Knowledges may help the wise Assamite in a pinch. Few Assassins cultivate extensive Backgrounds, and instead specialize in an array of Disciplines that heighten their competence. The most accomplished Assamites follow the Clan’s unique Path of Enlightenment, and those who don’t often have to spend a great deal of effort maintaining their Virtues and Humanity. Clan Weakness Due to the Tremere blood-curse, should an Assamite consume the blood of another Kindred, she suffers one automatic level of unsoakable lethal damage per blood point imbibed. Diablerie attempts result in automatic aggravated damage, one health level per point of permanent Willpower the victim possesses; the would-be diablerist gains no benefits (including Generation reduction) if he survives the process. In addition, Assamites must tithe some of the profits from their contracts to their sires or superiors (generally around 10 percent of all such earnings).

Clan Details Primogen: Unknown Plural: Banu Haqim Pronounce: BAH-nu ha-KEEM Faction: Camarilla & Independent Disciplines: Warrior Caste: Celerity, Obfuscate, Quietus Sorcerer Caste: Assamite Sorcery, Obfuscate, Quietus Vizier Caste: Auspex, Celerity, Quietus

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