Mind's Eye Theatre - Vampire The Requiem.pdf - RoseRed

like. Among these, many wear heavy makeup to accentuate the deathly pallor that their lack
of blood produces.
Quick Costume: Black clothes (Goth optional), fake blood on hands.
Storytelling Hints: Although they represent great boons to vampires who are in dire straits
for sustenance, few vampires truly like to hang around blood dolls. Most don’t like the notion of
consorting with their food too closely, while others fi nd blood dolls whiny and effete. Not surprising,
given that many dolls are addicted to the feeling they receive from the Kiss. Many also become
codependent, feeling that they share a bond with “their” vampires, at which the Kindred usually
sneer. And yet, a vampire who drinks from the same vessel frequently might genuinely have an
affection for her — or the vessel might be part of a certain vampire’s preferred feeding stock. Given
that many vampires hide their blood-drinking activities with acts of passion, some degree of “pillow
talk” occasionally happens, and another Kindred’s secrets might not be as safe as he thinks, even
if the one who holds the secrets doesn’t know that her paramour is a vampire.
Abilities:
Expression (test pool 6) — Many blood dolls come from performing arts backgrounds, or
are otherwise “creative types” with whom the Kindred can stoke their feelings of vitality.
Occult (test pool 4) — Some blood dolls dabble in “black magic,” pagan faiths or other
sources of eldritch lore, often bunkum, but occasionally valid.
Socialize (test pool 5) — Blood dolls are often well read, very experienced or have specialized
knowledge that makes for good conversation. Many of the subcultures from which blood
dolls hail have Byzantine social structures and pecking orders not unlike the Kindred’s own,
giving them an edge, or at least a bit of practical understanding.
DOTING THRALL (GHOUL)
Quote: “Whatever you want, my love… whatever you want.”
Background: The Vinculum wreaks havoc on those subjected to it. In the case of ghouls,
they have little choice, given that they rely on the same domitor to provide them with Vitae.
They don’t know that their love is artifi cial — and even if they do, many don’t care. Doting
thralls are almost like lapdogs to a master, hanging on his every word and doing their best
to please him in the weird, codependent, surrogate-sexuality submission fantasies their lives
have become. Still, their love has limits. The doting thrall is presented as a non-combatant
because, even though her love for her regnant is extreme, she won’t throw herself at impossible
odds if she believes she can run away and help her master from afar. Master doesn’t want her
dead, after all. He wants her… he needs her alive.
Description: Thralls come from all walks of life, but almost all have weak wills (the better
to be suborned by the Kindred). More than anything else, a doting thrall’s appearance
suits her purpose. A perverted domitor who simply wants a ghoul to provide sustenance
might make a thrall of a kidnapper. A refi ned Ventrue who uses his thrall as an aide and
chamberlain might deck his ghoul in tailored suits. A thrall can appear as anything or
anyone, and often does.
Quick Costume: Similar clothing to their domitors, but slightly faded or worn.
Storytelling Hints: As might be expected, many ghouls know more than their share of
secrets regarding their domitors. In fact, many Kindred regard their ghouls affectionately and
possibly even lovingly. As such, thralls make for excellent moles (almost always unwittingly)
or hostages.
Abilities:
Investigation (test pool 5) — Ghouls seek to look out for their masters and protect them
from harm.
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