Clans and Bloodlines of the Kindred (Modern & Dark Ages) v2

A glint of red eyes in the darkness, the scent of a
predator’s musk, a flash of fangs, the sound of flesh
tearing: These mark the presence of the Gangrel. More
than any other Clan, the Gangrel resemble the beasts
associated with the legends of vampires: bats, wolves,
and other creatures of darkness. Indeed, the Outlanders
may develop the ability to transform themselves
into these and other, more primal forms.
The Gangrel have other characteristics in common with
animals as well. Many shun the elaborate social constructs
of both Kindred and kine. A number of them prefer to
move alone or as a member of small packs or coteries. Most
are tough and, when pressed, ferocious. And when Gangrel
succumb to the depredations of the Beast, they are left
with some feature redolent of the animal kingdom.
As a Clan, the Gangrel are wary and aloof. Most would
prefer to spend their nights stalking prey or wilding on
the rooftops than minding Princely edicts or lobbying
for recognition of domain. Theirs is a tense relationship
with vampire society, and Outlanders are among the
most frequent to turn Anarch or Autarkis. In some
localities, the Gangrel have collectively abandoned
membership in any Sect — insofar as the Gangrel
truly ever do anything collectively.
The Jyhad seems less pronounced among
the Gangrel than it is among other Clans, and
the Outlanders have little regard for the eternal
conflict. Differences between Gangrel more
often fall along the lines of domain and feeding rights
than they do on generational mistrust, and the things
that concern young Outlanders are matters that concern
Gangrel ancillae and even elders. Still, one would be
hard-pressed to consider the relationship among
Gangrel of different generations amicable,
except in isolated sire-childe situations.
The Beast is ever suspicious of those
who would take sustenance from it.
Nickname: Outlanders
Sect: The Gangrel at least nominally belong to
the Camarilla, but the Clan has always had a vocal faction
that spurns membership in any Sect. They claim
that political games and social structures do nothing
for the primal Gangrel.
Appearance: Personal presentation is often not high
on the list of many Gangrel priorities, and a Gangrel’s
appearance is often more
a matter of circumstance
than it is of
active decision.
The Clan’s weakness
can contribute
a great deal to
their appearance,
as does an extended
unlife in the
places where
they make
their
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