This Lore represents knowledge of the social structure, traditions and myths of Clan Lasombra. It also represents how well a character might be able to recognize the names of famous Lasombra and know the trends of the Clan within given regions.

Generally Possessed By: Lasombra, Lasombra antitribu

Potential Specializations: Lasombra Antitribu Lore, Lasombra History, Lasombra Nautical History, Les Amies Noir Lore

Sources Consulted for this List: Clanbook: Lasombra (2nd Ed), Clanbook: Lasombra (Rev. Ed), Libellus Sanguinis I: Masters of State (2nd Ed), Player's Guide to the High Clans (Rev. Ed)

Lore: Lasombra x1

• You know that the primary Lasombra Disciplines are Dominate, Potence and Obtenebration, and that Obtenebration is unique to their Clan.
  
  
• You are aware that the Lasombra are traditionally associated with darkness, with a lust for power and with the sea. You have heard that the Clan first originated somewhere in the Mediterranean.
  
  
• You know that the Lasombra cast no reflection in mirrors or reflective surfaces, and that their association with darkness leaves them somehow more vulnerable to the sun and to fire.
  
  
• You have heard of the Clan Antediluvian, and know that it is never given a name or gender when mentioned. You also know that the Sabbat Lasombra claim that it has been destroyed.
  
  
• You know that the Clan is often credited with the foundation of the Sabbat, and that a vast number of positions within the Sect are held by Lasombra.
  
  
• You know that the Lasombra, like many Sabbat eschew "Human" morality, and that they have developed within the Clan the Path of Enlightenment known as the Path of Night, which argues that it is the place of Cainites to embody evil.
  
  
• You know that there are some Lasombra not allied with the Sabbat known as the antitribu, who claim allegiance to either the Camarilla or to no larger political entity.
  
  
• You have heard of the Courts of Blood, which provide some sort of traditional structure through which Lasombra may diablerize their clanmates.
  
  
• You know that there exist within the Clan several factions, the most notable and deep-rooted being the Friends of the Night (a.k.a Noctis Amici or Les Amies Noir).
  
  

Lore: Lasombra x2

• You have heard the story of Gratiano de Veronese, a Methuselah and direct Childe of the Antediluvian. You have also heard of his successful destruction of the eldest in his Castle d'Ombro in Sicily, and how he then proved instrumental in the foundation of the Sabbat.
  
  
• You have heard of Montano, a Methuselah and direct Childe of the Antediluvian, and of how he escaped Gratiano's raid, and counts himself now among the antitribu
  
  
• You know that Lasombra, due to their affinity for water often travelled in the company of pirates, raiders and explorers.
  
  
• You know that the Clan often takes credit for early myths regarding Gods of darkness, such as Ahriman and Tezcatlipoca.
  
  
• You know that the method of Lasombra embrace involves a very long period of observation.
  
  
• You know that there are actually numerous branches the Path of Night and that in addition to the common "Hot" Path there is also the Path of Cold Night, which advocates calm detachment over indulgence and sensation, and the Path of Righteous Night, which couches the Path in Catholic religious terms and is often followed by "The Faithful."
  
  
• You know that any Lasombra of any rank or age may appeal to a Court of Blood to demand the right to destroy a clanmate whom he/she feels has wronged him/her.
  
  
• You know that the Friends of the Night are comprised of the eldest and/or most respected Lasombra in the Sect, and that only members of this order may serve on a Court of Blood.
  
  
• You know of some of the less formal factions within the Clan, such as: The Crusaders, who support the Ultra-Conservative faction within the Sabbat and belive that the Sect should focus foremost on the war with the elders; the Faithful, who believe that vampires are the dark demonic avenging portion of God's great plan; the Kings and Queens of Shadow, who deal heavily with mortal contacts.
  
  
• You know that the Sabbat Lasombra embarked on a massive campaign to wipe out the major collections of antitribu from Spain in the 15th century and that very few antitribu survive in the modern nights.
  
  

Lore: Lasombra x3

• You have heard of Cardinal MonÇada, the chief proponent of the darkly religious ideology espoused by the Faithful faction of Lasombra and one of the most esteemed arch-bishops in the history of the Sect. You know that he has recently met his final death and that his haven is now a site of pilgrimage for many of the devout. You have also heard of Lucita, his infamous antitribu childe who is wanted by the entire Sect for his death.
  
  
• You know the sea-loving Lasombra were heavily involved in the conquest of the Americas, and that the destruction of the Aztec civilization was one of the few historical events which the Clan actively helped to bring to fruition.
  
  
• You know that the now common Lasombra Embrace method involves systematically stalking a subject and going to great lengths to detach them from things that they held dear in life (ex: killing their family, destroying their career etc...)
  
  
• You are aware of the existence of Abyss occultism, and know that some Lasombra (called The Abyss' Children) seek to explore further the realm opened to them by the Lasombra signature discipline.
  
  
• You are intimately familiar with all of the variants of the Path of Night, including the more obscure Path of Allied Night,which argues a sort of collective Lasombra oneness in the Abyss and is often favored by occultists and Abyss mystics; and the Path of Lightless Night, which argues for total immersion in physical darkness.
  
  
• You know the all of the necessary etiquette to present a case before a Court of Blood, and what to say and not say. Furthermore, you are able to identify at least one of the Friends in your region.
  
  
• You know of some of the fairly minor factions within the Clan, such as: The Corsairs, who take to the sea as pirates or explorers; the Black Angels or Angellis Alter, who believe they are agents of the devil and hence spread blasphemy and sacrilege; the Transhumanists, who believe that Cainites should constantly seek to evolve and expand themselves; the Fatalists, who believe that their position in society is immovable, and that more powerful elders with always have control; and the Doomed, who refuse to acknowledge any Masquerade by openly flaunting their vampiric nature.
  
  
• You know how to hold a real chess match! (Eight kine for pawns, two Brujah for Rooks, two Gangrel for Knights, two Nosferatu for Bishops, a Toreador for a Queen and a Ventrue for a King)
  
  
• You are aware that the Lasombra have been credited with embracing such historical figures as Don Alonso Pérez de Guzmán el Bueno, Duke of Medina Sidonia.
  
  
• You have at least heard, in passing, of famous Lasombra such as: Giangaleazzo, the "Traitor Prince of Milan", who originally claimed the city as Bishop but later defected to the Camarilla in 1997; and Francisco Domingo de Polonia, a former Cardinal of the New York Sabbat, who has recently been killed and investigated on accusations of infernalism (UnMasqued canon only).
  
  

Lore: Lasombra x4

• You know some of Gratiano's personal history, namely that he was a 12th Century Italian nobleman and that he caught the Antediluvian's attention through attempting to orchestrate an partial overthrow of German authority over Northern Italy.
  
  
• You know some of Montano's personal history, namely that he was a young boy in the region of Kenya who made a pact with the eldest that he would be Embraced if the creature would stop tormenting his people.
  
  
• You have heard of the independent Zarathustra, an elder Lasombra who inhabits and watches over Antioch.
  
  
• You know that the reason for the Lasombra backed destruction of the Aztecs was that they hoped that by ceasing blood sacrifices to the Aztec god Huitzilopochtli, they might actually prevent the sun from ever rising again. (If you have more than 1 Mental Trait on your sheet, you know precisely how retarded this is.)
  
  
• You know that the Corsairs, or sea-faring Lasombra, have seized a Soviet Kilo-class sub from Iran known as The Black Fang, and that they now conduct raids on Camarilla-based shipping from it. You have even heard that the Friends of the Night have even granted them permission to kill fellow clanmates who interfere with their operations.
  
  
• You have heard some rumor of Lasombra mystics being able to summon creatures from the Abyss, or being able to travel into some sort of Abyssal realm. You have even heard rumor that such powers were incidental in MonÇada's destruction.
  
  
• You know that amongst the upper levels of the Friends of the Night, Sect has become less of a concern and you have even heard of antitribu who serve upon or who invoke Courts of Blood.
  
  
• You are able to identify several Friends in your region.
  
  
• You have heard of the enigmatic Kiasyd, and that the Lasombra have some connection to them.
  
  
• You've heard of some of the fairly obscure Lasombra of note, such as Alfonso Lopez, and infamous antiribu who escaped the purges of the 15th century.
  
  

Lore: Lasombra x5

• You have heard several theories as to why the eldest let Gratiano destroy him, and some suspicions of your own.
  
  
• You have heard old legends that claim Montano coerced a Ravnos into creating an illusion of the Chi Ro over one of Constantine's battlefields, in the hopes of deliberately pushing the Roman Empire toward Christianity. You know that most Lasombra who are aware of theis rumor respond to it with incredulous laughter.
  
  
• You have some disturbing and deep insights as to the relation between Obtenebration and the Abyss. You know that some of the Clan can even step into the Abyss itself and emerge elsewhere on the material plane. (Although you may require an Abyss specialization in the Occult ability for more knowledge.).
  
  
• You know that the Kiasyd were created by a triad of Lasombra through means of an alchemical potion containing the blood of the legendary Fae. You know that the potion, once imbibed, turned their clanmate Marconius into the progenitor of the bloodline, altering his physical makeup and granting him strange powers.
  
  
• You are able to identify the majority of the Friends in your region.
  
  
• You have a good hunch as to where Lucita might be these nights and what she might be up to.
  
  

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