GAERINI



   By Sean O'Connell (25 Jun 93)

Gaerini - Children of the Sea



   Nickname: Fish

   The Gaerini were originally an offshoot of the Gangrel Clan, much like
   the Daedaleans, but differing in one major way - their powers, life
   and interests were dedicated to the oceans, seas, rivers and lakes
   rather than the air, and their powers began to extend in that
   direction.

   The Gaerini have always been a small bloodline, and were never major
   players in any of the vampire societies. They prefered to keep to
   themselves, or in very small groups, like isolated fishing villages.

   The Gaerini were originally from the south of France. Their
   progenitor, a Gangrel who had spent her entire life by the sea, using
   her powers of shape-shifting in new ways, untried by her kin, Embraced
   a young fisherman and sailor, who, once he was Embraced, did not have
   the traditional Gangrel powers of Fortitude, Animalism and Protean. At
   first she thought that she had spawned a Caitiff, and was disappointed
   that her blood had run so thin.

   But after some time of observing her Progeny, she realised that his
   powers were not so much a manifestation of hers, but a manifestation
   of her desires. The young man had the quickness of the sea, its
   illusory qualities, once the preserve of her Cousins, the Ravnos only,
   and a strange ability similar to her Protean, but adapted for an
   aquatic mode.

   Appearance: Gaerini can come from any culture or background. However
   they are invariably linked with cultures that are near the sea in some
   manner.

   Haven: Like the Gangrel, Gaerini tend to be constantly moving. However
   they will often have a number of Havens within one city, moving
   between them irregularily. These Havens are usually houses or
   apartments near the ocean.

   Background: Gaerine can come from any background, as long as they have
   some association with the sea. Surfers, coast guard rangers,
   fisherpeople, divers are all members of the gaerini bloodline.

   They are often asked before they are Sired, and the Bloodline has a
   number of 'Recruiters' that travel the world looking for members.
   These recruiters invariably have Dominate 3 in addition to the Gaerini
   disciplines, to erase the memories of those who refuse the Embrace.

   Character Creation: Any, given the mention ocean ties. Sometimes the
   Childe does not need an association with seas, but with inland waters.
   Physical a abilities tend to be primary, as are Talents. They often
   have backgrounds in Mentor, and Allies. A Gaerini Childe may take the
   Merit Calm Heart with no cost, reflecting the Clans very calm
   attitudes.

   Clan Disciplines: Aquas, Chimerstry, Celerity

   Weaknesses: It is said that the Gaerini have a touch of the Toreador
   about them, and they may be drawn into a trance of some type,
   mesmerised by sight of a sea-scape, or a droplet of spinning water.

   Organisation: There is no official organisation of the Gaerini, but
   they do keep in touch, especially Sire to Childe. If a Gaerini needs
   help then they do manage to bring a surprising amount of effort to
   bear. Many Gaerini have allies amongst the Gangrel.

   Quote: "The sea is our mistress and our delight, we fall into the
   ecstasy of being alone with her. In this we are similar to our
   brothers, the Gangrel, yet at times they seem to remote from us."

   Stereotypes:

   Gangrel: Our Kindred, and our Sires. We have been given much from them
   and they from us.

   "The Gaerini? I have met but one, and recognised the resemblance
   between our Clans; but they have strayed into strange waters indeed."

   Nosferatu: They share much with us, but we have sailed beyond their
   more limited outlook.

   "Those guys are wierd. Its like someone melted a Gangrel, Toreador and
   a Ravnos together, and it became something new..."

   Tremere: Trust them not. They have some of our power and would destroy
   us all so as not to remind themselves that they cannot have it all.

   "Gaerini? A myth, spawned by a Gangrel who had stolen some of our
   secrets. They do not exist.... why do you ask? Have you seen her?"

   Ventrue: We have little in common with them. They lead where we do not
   travel.

   "Gaerini? Never heard of them."

   Toreador: These hedonists are very amusing. They live their unlife
   boisterously, with relish - yet we have some in common.

   "Gaerini? Wasn't he a Renaissance painter?"

   Brujah: Rebels without a clue. They rebel against all without thought.
   We simply flow out of their way.

   "Gaerini... um, yeah man, I met one of these guys, he was trying to
   talk to some fish or something. Strange, just like a Gangrel, but more
   wet, if that were possible."

   Malkavian: These Kindred are sheer chaos. They ebb and flow with no
   apparent pattern. But underneath this chaos lurks something that we
   have not seen all.

   "Gaerini, yes, a fine fisherman, he gave me a fish once, a fine fish.
   Named it Eric. Don't know why."

   Ravnos: They cluster where we spread - but we share more than their
   illusions.

   "Gaerini - some of Gangrel cousins stole our tricks, and use them to
   confound each other. They're no fun to fool with, they just wait until
   you're gone.

   Assamites: Beware! If you see one of these Kindred, just leave! Don't
   worry about Havens, or possessions, just go!

   "Who?"

   Setites: They are disgusting. Foil them where you can.

   "Who?"

    View Aquas discipline.