Category:Archived-Nosferatu (Requiem)
The Nosferatu
The Nosferatu are stealthy, strong and terrifying. Their very presence unnerves people, whether by physical ugliness, foul stench or nebulous personal malignance. Studies of Nosferatu legend suggest that the clan is relatively young, possibly originating not too long before the rise of Rome, and possibly among the peoples it conquered. Certainly, the Nosferatu were active among the clans of the Camarilla, but proof of their presence before then is spotty at best. And yet, claims occasionally surface about very old Kindred who, if not Nosferatu, are strikingly like the Nosferatu. Whether these vampires are indeed members of the same clan, are Kindred of some “proto-clan” that became the Nosferatu, or are entirely unrelated can only be guessed at.
Legends of the Nosferatu are historically heaviest in central Europe, particularly in Germany, northern Italy and eastern France. Early records describing what seem to be broods of Nosferatu also originate in modern Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria and Greece, with some indication of presence in north Africa as well. Like the Gangrel, Nosferatu tend to either seek out territories before or after most of Kindred culture bothers with them. Unlike the Gangrel, though, the Nosferatu adapt relatively quickly to the presence of other vampires, relying on their monstrous nature to make a place for them in the society of the Damned.
The Nosferatu are the clan of Haunts. Their mastery of the discipline of Nightmare evokes fear and terror in even the most stalwart of hearts. They are also adept at Obfuscate to move unobserved and Vigor for superhuman strength.
Members
Deceased, Departed or Missing
The following members have deceased, departed, missing or otherwise not in play.
Lineages, Houses, Coteries and Groups
The following lineages, houses, coteries and other groups exist within the Nosferatu.
Archived-House Volmark
Information about the group, possibly list of characters and link to their page.
"Terror Will Rise"
- Godomar the Frank
- Lost to the Fog of Torpor
Wards of House Volmark
Archived-The Clan
A family of nos and adoptees who embrace their curse and revel in their monstrous nature while seeking to develop through strength and influence. Exclusively Ordo Dracul, Carthians, Circle of the crone and Unaligned.
"What is below, stays below. That is the Law."
- Chud, NPC (Unknown) who embraced Mr Hobbes and later Francis Kaiser on one of the Lesser Antilles Islands, little more is known of this creature other than it was of the Noctuku bloodline and turned mortals as more of a cruel entertaiment.
- Archived-Mr Hobbes (1877) - sewer dwelling monstrosity of the Ordo Dracul
- Childer
- Archived-Cazador (1980) - unaligned former legbreaker for the Cartels.
- Childer
- Alajos Kaiser, NPC (1892-1994) - Hungarian descent, was sired while part of a missionary and lost the faith after slaughtering most of his fellow travellers. Joined The Cockscomb Society during the mid 1920's Roaring Twenties in New York before travelling through Europe and finally settling in Sydney where he was lost to the Necropolis in South Western Sydney in 1994.
- Archived-Francis (1929) - socialite
- Archived-Ferdinand Wolfe (1943) - transhumanist empire builder of the Carthian Movement.
- Dante Romano, NPC (1978-2000) - Architect who started construction on Sydney's Necropolis, joined the Telamones bloodline in the 1980's when travelling Europe, disappeared into the Necropolis in Eastern Sydney in 2000.
- Archived-The Maker (1978) -
- Dante Romano, NPC (1978-2000) - Architect who started construction on Sydney's Necropolis, joined the Telamones bloodline in the 1980's when travelling Europe, disappeared into the Necropolis in Eastern Sydney in 2000.
- Archived-Mr Hobbes (1877) - sewer dwelling monstrosity of the Ordo Dracul
- Archived-Kohana (1943) - savage huntress of the Circle of the Crone
- Dahlia, NPC (19??) -
- Archived-Jericho (1961-2013) - left The Clan in October 2013.
- Dahlia, NPC (19??) -
Archived-House Papuza
Information about the group, possibly list of characters and link to their page.
"None so Fierce"
- Archived-Papuza- Matriarch and Founder of the House Late 16th Century, Baltic States
- Archived-Melieke Ordo Dracul, Nosferatu
- Archived-Melieke Ordo Dracul, Nosferatu
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Locations
The following are the major national locations for the Nosferatu.
- Sydney North Necropolis - Need details, including reference to Rookwood.
Chronicle History
Pre-Chronicle
- ???? - The first Nosferatu arrives in Australia...
- 1855 - The First Nosferatu arrive in Brisbane
- 1860 - The first of the Volmark arrive in Brisbane.
- ???? - The building of the first Necropolis is started, with main chambers completed in ????.
- 1916 - Archived-Godric Volmark arrives in Brisbane and Establishes the Regency of the Southern Bank.
- 1976 - Archived-Ferdinand Wolfe claims Governorship of Sydney and the Court retakes the land from the Nemites, after which the Court rejoins the Conclave. Ground is broken on new stages of the Sydney Necropolis.
- 2003 - Archived-Godric Volmark awakens from Torpor and soon after reclaims the title of Priscus amongst the Nosferatu.
- 2006 - Archived-Mr Hobbes becomes the Nosferatu Priscus of Sydney, all rejoice.
2013
- June -
- July -
- August -
- September -
- October -
- November -
- December -
Stereotypes
Bloodlines
- Acteius - - (VTR p111)
- Adroanzi - Caretakers and gardeners of native Africa, this bloodline resents its condition, and holds deep spite for humanity and divinity alike for tasking them outside of heaven. (AB p106)
- Azerkatil - Militant vampires created by blood sorcery, originally for the purpose of destroying Dracula, which has since gone astray. (Ordo p145)
- Baddacelli - Blind predators who chiefly live underground, this bloodline has incredible control over their other senses, and their ability to manipulate sound. (Chosen p26)
- Burakumin - A bloodline of Japanese origin, the Burakumin consist largely of former laborers and other traditionally oppressed folk, who have found power in the distant West. (VTR p238)
- Calacas - An unusual bloodline whose face is transmuted to bear skeletal features, and possess an unusual affinity with death, ghosts, and the underworld. (SoM p99)
- Caporetti - Predators who stalked icy trenches during the great wars, vanishing prey as they pleased. (AB pg18)
- Cimitière - Unusual religious zealots of Nosferatu descent. (CoTD: N. Orleans p59)
- Cockscomb Society, The - Nosferatu who refuse to allow their vampirism to kill their humanity, humanity being things they equate with high society rather than spiritual qualities. (Nosferatu p106)
- Galloi - Bathers in their own blood who have overcome the inherent ugliness of their parent clan, they may remain beautiful so long as they continue the practice. (Legendary p51)
- Gethsemani - This bloodline possesses numerous powers which seem to be truly divine in origin, but in modern times is finding increasing numbers of its members doubting their faith. (Hidden p48)
- Heróinomana - Heroin-addicted Haunts. (SoM p85)
- Licinii* - A primarily Julii bloodline, known for its infirmity and weakness, who are outcasts from that clan due to their sordid and pathetic reputation. (RfRome 231)
- Lygos - Obsessed with the darkness that hides their features, the Lygos worship the absence of light as if it were a divinity. (Nosferatu p107)
- Mayarap - Buddhists who seek to earn karma for themselves and all of the Kindred. (AB p122)
- Mezquinos - A family of faceless, hideous stalkers of the slums. (SoM p85)
- Moroi* - Legendary night stalkers and murderers that are fierce servants of the Ordo Dracul. (Ordo p159)
- Morotrophians - Haunters of closed facilities such as asylums or prisoners, this cruel bloodline preys on the trapped, weak, and helpless. (Hidden p68)
- Noctuku - Cannibals and devourers of Kindred flesh, feared as urban legends throughout Kindred society. (Chosen p46)
- Nri-chaksha - Cruel and brilliant descendants of an Indian demon. (AB p59)
- Order of Sir Martin - A diseased order of chivalrous and law-abiding Kindred, whom have sworn fealty to the Invictus and serve as their secret police. (AB p137)
- Pit-Haunts - Scattered flock of bone-eaters that haunt graveyards and other places of death. (SoM p85)
- Rakshasa - An ancient Indian bloodline of warrior merchants, they are well reputed for their furious temper and vast connections. (Hidden p116)
- Telamones - Builders of tunnels and underground labyrinths, this bloodline is believed to be the descendants of Roman Camarilla slaves. (Sinners p94)
- Usiri - Once servants of Osiris, this lineage has adapted well to modern times and they serve as purveyors of secrets. (AB p162)
- Yagnatia - Proud and powerful Nosferatu, with great knowledge of social graces, who are descended of Russian nobility. (Chosen p105)
Please refer to the Australian Addendum for playability and approvals of bloodlines.
Resources
The following resources may assist the creation and playing of your character.
Books
Movies
Websites
Subcategories
This category has the following 2 subcategories, out of 2 total.
Pages in category "Archived-Nosferatu (Requiem)"
The following 36 pages are in this category, out of 36 total.
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- Archived-Abigail Moss
- Archived-Abracadaniel
- Archived-Adam
- Archived-Aisaka Shakugan
- Archived-Alexander Blass
- Archived-Alexander Smith
- Archived-Amelia Crawford
- Archived-Angela Deathe
- Archived-Angelica
- Archived-Anne Lacey
- Archived-Ash Maddox
- Archived-Batavia
- Archived-Bone
- Archived-Calvin Harper
- Archived-Caroline Rivers
- Archived-Carsten Sobels
- Archived-Cazador
- Archived-Charles Volmark
- Archived-Christian LeBeau
- Archived-Christopher Merrick
- Archived-Conner McIntire
- Archived-Czernobog
- Archived-David Jao
- Archived-Derrick Cole
- Archived-Doubting Thomas
- Archived-Emmanuel De La Seirra
- Archived-Enric Lequesta
- Archived-Esteban Cortes
- Archived-Ferdinand Wolfe
- Archived-Florence Pankhurst
- Archived-Francis
- Archived-Fredrick Urquhart
- Archived-Fulltür
- Archived-House Papuza
- Archived-Joseph Guilliarno
- Archived-Mr Hobbes