Shutendoji

by Rasmus Hansson (30 Mar 94)

This is the oriental vampire-clan. They originally came from Japan but has
now spread across all of Asia. There are a few of this clan in the American
and in Europe, but their number is very small there. They live life, if away
from the orient, very quietly and peacefully, like all would expect from an
oriental. On homebase, in Japan especially, the scene is quite different,
however. Gangs of Anarchs roam the streets at night, killing any vampire who
comes in their path. They are dreaded warriors and can, if in a gang, easily
match themselves with the Brujah in America.

The older vampires of this clan are not like their young, foolish progeny.
They are powerful vampires, and have mastered very different powers than the
American clans have. If an older vampire of this clan is encountered in the
new or the old world (American or Europe, that is) they are treated with
respect and fear from the vampires of equal generation. Very often are they
asked to join a Princes Primogen, and hopefully influence the vampires of
his domain to be as peaceful and in harmony as he or she is.

This clan is not very large, not one of the greater, and no one has heard of
an Shutendoji older than the 5:th generation. They are feared and respected
among other vampires, and it is said that their blood grants a vampire who
drinks it great wisdom. Very few Rouges dare to attack a vampire of this
clan, for two reasons.

First of all, most members of this clan are very prominent fighters and can
easily hold their own in a fight. Secondly, there is great pride in this
clan and if one of them falls, their death must be avenged. Even if an
official Blood Hunt is not called, the Shutendoji, by themselves or in
gangs, will walk the streets until they find what they are looking for and
give it a slow and horrible death.

This clan is strictly organized, with a powerful hierarchy. The younger
members of the clan pay no attention to the Elders, and sometimes suffers
the consequence for their lack of honor and discipline.

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Nickname: Pointyeyes

Appearance: This clan varies in appearance widely, as they do not reflect
one social group, but all orientals. They normally dress in modern clothes,
but some of the older vampires tend to dress in traditional suits and wear
with these, the swords of a samurai.

Haven: In Japan, they live in all kinds of places, but when in Europe or
America, they usually live by themselves, in cottages or beachhouses that
are secluded from the community in which they live.

Background: All orientals are accepted as Progeny to this clan. However, any
other mortals (Europeans and so on) are despised and never taken in as
Progeny. Older vampires of this clan comes from the higher society, but the
social standard has dropped in the last 40 or 50 years.

Character creation: Shutendoji often has professional or punk concepts. They
often have calm and timid Demeanors, and dedicated Natures, Bon Vivant and
Jester are very unusual as natures or demeanors. Mental attributes are
primary, as are Skills. They often have Mentor, Contacts or Retainers as
Background Traits.

Clan Disciplines: Celerity, Obfuscate, Telergi

Weaknesses: Shutendoji often have a hard time accepting changes around them
and they do not wish to learn a bout the changes. They seldom learn any
languages apart from their first language (Japanese or Chinese for the most
part) and they tend to be loners, as they do not like the changes that
company brings into their (un)life.

Organization: This clan has a strong hierarchy and a powerful council in
each domain they possess. In this domain, nothing gets by the council or the
Prince.

Quote: "Yes, I understand your problem. I will try to help you to the best
of my abilities. If we encounter something in our way, we will first ask it
politely to step aside, and if it does not, we will destroy it."

Stereotypes:

Nosferatu:
   o We are very alike, too bad they lack concentration and discipline.
Brujah:
   o These troublemakers are worth nothing, we will not have anything to do
     with them.
Ventrue:
   o If they wish to leave us in peace, all is fine. If they think they can
     control us, they will pay the prize for their lack of vision, and
     understanding.
Tremere:
   o These traditionalists we have much in common with, and they make great
     allies.
Malkavian:
   o Their insanity make them so much more than us, but still they are worth
     nothing sincethey have no control over their own power.
Toreador:
   o Their ways differ from ours, but we are the same at heart.
Gangrel:
   o Who can understand these animals? They have no control over their
     unlives, they strive towards a goal we try to avoid.
Camarilla:
   o This orginazation is weak, and without honor. They control the Anarchs
     well, but wil never succeed in their taks of upholding their
     Masquerade.
Sabbat:
   o These beast are everything that we are not. Much can be learned from
     them, if we didn't have to destroy them.
Inconnu:
   o These vampires strive for the same thing we do. Enjoy their company,
     envy their determination, but dispise their beckground.

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Taken from Rasmus Hansson's pages.