DRALIEN

By Whorrak@aol.com

Background

An enigmatic Baali, Dralith, found the remains of Tremere. He had heard of the plight with Saulot and his slaying, and deeply admired the elder's methods and dedication. He took these ashes and, in combination with the correct ritual incantations, not to mention the one hundred sacrificial mortals, he partook of the sacred food. He expected a far different gift than he received. His body wretched, and twisted. He fell to the ground, unconscious.

Awaking months later, he found he had new powers. He had a whole new array of abilities with which to torture his enemies, but at a cost. He forgot how to use his Daimoinon powers. After months of research and practices, he reached a conclusion: he simply could not use his powers. The close bond with Hell that he so deeply loved had been broken. The infernal had played a great prank on him, for he had followed their example, acted selfishly, and they mocked him.

Dralith was ostracized from his nest. They mocked him, teased him, and, on a few occasions, made attempts on his unlife. He gained the ability to create and manipulate gargoyles, and many of his guardians fell in these attempts. He found, though, that any new gargoyles he created carried his curse, and his new powers.

Dralith fled the nest, and headed towards northern England. There, he set up camp in the recently abandoned Church of the Holy Word. He bred a small force of gargoyles to guard and serve him there. Not long afterward, several from his nest approached him, and offered their aid. They joined him, and soon Dralith found himself at the head of a new nest.

Sobriquet

Hidden Ones

Appearance

The skin of these are particularly pale, and attain no color even after feeding. They are rarely seen, unless about to battle or impress. They tend to wear dark clothes; a six-sided star of tentacles appears on each of their garments. They tend to dress moderately to fashionably, and always aim to impress, or kill . . . .

Haven

Any castle or well-fortified structure will suit them.

Background

The Dralien tend to look for students of the occult, or others who appear competent and show promise in mental prowess.

Character Creation

Most Dralien have mental attributes primary, along with knowledges. Their natures and demeanors tend to reflect power and sophistication, and you would be hard-pressed to find a Dralien without the Gargoyle background.

Clan Disciplines

Disruption, Obfuscate, Presence

Weaknesses

Since Dralith was of the 8^th generation, no Dralien may begin lower than the 9^th. When encountered by Baali, an immediate Willpower roll is made (difficulty 13 - character's current Willpower), or the Dralien frenzies, with the Baali the most immediate target of his rage. This frenzy cannot be overcome until the Baali is destroyed or has fled.

Organization

The Dralien always stay in close-knit nests. The business of one resident is the business of the nest.

Stereotypes

Assamite: They are great warriors with much dedication, but far too strong willed. If we could only control them . . . .

Baali: They may be our parent, but we hold no love. Sever the maternal bond, along with their heads.

Brujah: Make great targets should they refuse to share their hard-earned knowledge.

Cappadocian: What to expect from a clan whose founder was a priest: Misled obsession.

Followers of Set: These need to be knocked off their high pedestal, and hopefully slaughtered on the way down . . . .

Gangrel: Animals, nothing more.

Lasombra: Why pretend to be human royalty when you can destroy a mortal at will?

Malkavian: These would make great allies. Pay close attention to their ramblings.

Nosferatu: Ugly, but resourceful. Definitely beneficial to all.

Ravnos: Liars; petty thieves of material stuffs.

Toreador: Pretty boys who need to be slapped around.

Tremere: They hold great power, and carry the grand emotion of their founder.

Tzimisce: Little babies who whine and cry. Steal their candy, then their blood.

Ventrue: Battle only if you hold the obvious advantage, for they are tough.