Post by Iota on Jun 4, 2010 15:55:47 GMT -5
The Embrace: Ravnos generally sire few childer, and those they do Embrace are generally the most promising members of their own families. Younger Ravnos have been known to be more willing to sire, however, and neonate Ravnos from all backgrounds are beginning to plague the Kindred community.
Appearance: Ravnos are almost always of Gypsy descent, and thus are often swarthy in complexion, with dark hair and black eyes. However, these traits are not universal. There have been blond, blue-eyed Gypsies, Oriental Gypsies and Gypsies of African heritage. Furthermore, in North America, where Gypsy culture has become more urban, Ravnos have been known to Embrace gorgio (non-Gypsies). In Europe, however, all of this clan are still of the Gypsy blood, and any gorgios Ravnos would immediately be extinguished.
Havens: Ravnos constantly travel from city to city. Though they may settle somewhere for a time and even establish havens, after a few months they always hit the road again. Usually the princes of their temporary abodes "persuade" them to leave much sooner than that.
Traditional Ravnos make their homes in gaudily colored, covered caravans which travel the countryside, stopping here and there to trade, celebrate holidays or just for a change of pace. In North America, where Gypsies have moved into the cities, the Ravnos have followed suit. Now they make their temporary homes in the basements of fortunetellers' shops and in the backrooms of Gypsy houses. Still, some Ravnos in the New World follow the old ways, while others have adapted them and travel across the continent in convoys of old luxury cars, vans and RVs.
Weaknesses: Ravnos are infamous for their trickery. Each has a specific area of thievery and deception in which she is especially interested, and practices it every chance she gets. In fact, a Ravnos must have extreme self-control not to perform her crime of choice when the opportunity presents itself.
The Embrace: Sabbat Ravnos look to the decadent underbelly of humankind for their childer. Any young charismatic individual with a penchant for deception may make a noteworthy Ravnos antitribu. A quick wit and callous disregard for the feelings and property of others are key elements in the choosing of someone to Embrace. Much of their mortal Gypsy blood has been forfeit, and the Ravnos antitribu are more a clan in the Cainite sense than the vampiric outgrowth of the mortal Rom families: Most Rogues gorgio (non-Gypsies), especially in the United States and South America.
Appearance: Ravnos of the Sabbat generally have swarthy, Romantic good looks. They often have black hair, dark eyes and olive complexions. When on the road, they dress in a functional, nondescript manner jeans, T-shirts and riding leathers for both men and women so as not to draw attention to themselves when in enemy territory. When they set up temporary camps or become part of founded covens, however, they tend to dress with a bit more flash. Male and female Ravnos antitribu alike wear bright colors, often ornamented with jewelry or other accessories.
Haven: Hanging their hat wherever the pack pleases works just fine for the Ravnos antitribu. They hole up wherever and whenever the need arises, in whatever accommodations are available at the time. If one chooses a permanent haven, he may appropriate a crumbling old mansion, plantation manor or similar structure, or he may prefer a simple, easily portable affair for ease in travel. Ravnos antitribu tend not to keep too many personal items--though they may steal, trade for and otherwise come into possessions on the road, Rogues rarely keep anything for very long. The challenge is in the acquisition, not the ownership.
Weaknesses: Like their independent siblings, the Ravnos antitribu have had a long history of catering to their increasingly depraved whims. Each Rogue specializes in an area of vice in she is particularly interested, and she takes every opportunity for practice sessions. In fact, she must make an effort to resist her vice when given the chance to indulge it.
Appearance: Ravnos are almost always of Gypsy descent, and thus are often swarthy in complexion, with dark hair and black eyes. However, these traits are not universal. There have been blond, blue-eyed Gypsies, Oriental Gypsies and Gypsies of African heritage. Furthermore, in North America, where Gypsy culture has become more urban, Ravnos have been known to Embrace gorgio (non-Gypsies). In Europe, however, all of this clan are still of the Gypsy blood, and any gorgios Ravnos would immediately be extinguished.
Havens: Ravnos constantly travel from city to city. Though they may settle somewhere for a time and even establish havens, after a few months they always hit the road again. Usually the princes of their temporary abodes "persuade" them to leave much sooner than that.
Traditional Ravnos make their homes in gaudily colored, covered caravans which travel the countryside, stopping here and there to trade, celebrate holidays or just for a change of pace. In North America, where Gypsies have moved into the cities, the Ravnos have followed suit. Now they make their temporary homes in the basements of fortunetellers' shops and in the backrooms of Gypsy houses. Still, some Ravnos in the New World follow the old ways, while others have adapted them and travel across the continent in convoys of old luxury cars, vans and RVs.
Weaknesses: Ravnos are infamous for their trickery. Each has a specific area of thievery and deception in which she is especially interested, and practices it every chance she gets. In fact, a Ravnos must have extreme self-control not to perform her crime of choice when the opportunity presents itself.
Antitribu
The Embrace: Sabbat Ravnos look to the decadent underbelly of humankind for their childer. Any young charismatic individual with a penchant for deception may make a noteworthy Ravnos antitribu. A quick wit and callous disregard for the feelings and property of others are key elements in the choosing of someone to Embrace. Much of their mortal Gypsy blood has been forfeit, and the Ravnos antitribu are more a clan in the Cainite sense than the vampiric outgrowth of the mortal Rom families: Most Rogues gorgio (non-Gypsies), especially in the United States and South America.
Appearance: Ravnos of the Sabbat generally have swarthy, Romantic good looks. They often have black hair, dark eyes and olive complexions. When on the road, they dress in a functional, nondescript manner jeans, T-shirts and riding leathers for both men and women so as not to draw attention to themselves when in enemy territory. When they set up temporary camps or become part of founded covens, however, they tend to dress with a bit more flash. Male and female Ravnos antitribu alike wear bright colors, often ornamented with jewelry or other accessories.
Haven: Hanging their hat wherever the pack pleases works just fine for the Ravnos antitribu. They hole up wherever and whenever the need arises, in whatever accommodations are available at the time. If one chooses a permanent haven, he may appropriate a crumbling old mansion, plantation manor or similar structure, or he may prefer a simple, easily portable affair for ease in travel. Ravnos antitribu tend not to keep too many personal items--though they may steal, trade for and otherwise come into possessions on the road, Rogues rarely keep anything for very long. The challenge is in the acquisition, not the ownership.
Weaknesses: Like their independent siblings, the Ravnos antitribu have had a long history of catering to their increasingly depraved whims. Each Rogue specializes in an area of vice in she is particularly interested, and she takes every opportunity for practice sessions. In fact, she must make an effort to resist her vice when given the chance to indulge it.
