(alias gli Assassini) (Personaggi Speciali) Venuti dal Medio Oriente gli Assamiti sono il Clan più temuto, il Clan degli assassini… si possono riconoscere dalla pelle che con il passare degli anni diventa sempre piu scura, fino a diventare nera. questo è il simbolo che li contraddistingue come i giudici scelti da Caino per giudicare e giustiziare i fratelli che commettono errori. Essi non riconoscono nessuna autorità a parte la loro e non si alleano con nessuno. Vendono i loro servigi a chiunque voglia, eliminando un rivale, spiandolo o proteggendo una vita. Hanno una parola sola ed il loro onore è la cosa a loro più sacra. Recentemente hanno spezzato l’antica maledizione Tremere che impediva loro di commettere Diablerie.
Discipline di Clan : Quietus, Oscurazione, Velocità Svantaggi di Clan : Il Clan Assamita ha subito per tanto tempo la maledizione del Clan Tremere che ha trasformato la loro vitae ed ha impedito loro per sempre di bere il sangue di un altro Cainita che ora che è sparita vengono intossicati dal sangue degli altri Fratelli: una volta che un Assamita ha assaggiato il sangue di un vampiro ogni volta che ne sentirà l’odore dovrà vincere una Sfida di Self-Control con difficoltà pari a tre + 1 per ogni punto sangue ingerito o entrare in Frenesia . In più l’aura di un Assamita è perennemente striata di nero, testimonianza del passato del loro Clan.
Assamites
Haqim / Hassan / Assam <3>
Sire of ur-Shulgi, Mancheaka and Abu Ilaf. His embrace is told in various tales. He is said to have Embraced himself with the blood of the King and the Queen. (CbR-As) tells he was a great warrior in life, but dedicated himself to scholarship as he grew older, and learned to speak and write the language of the dead. He earned the attention of one of Caine's childer, who Embraced him. He lived in the Second City, though he never settled there. He always remained neutral to the quarrels of his brothers and sister and cousins. His only sister is the one referred to as the mother of the Clan of the Blossom (Arikel) His two brothers were known as the Serpent (Set) and the Sage (Malkav). All the other Antediluvians came to him and pleaded to have him create a "second family" in order to judge and control their rebellious childer. Named "Hunter," then "Judge." "Assam" is a mispronunciation of Haqim. Haqim was not his real name. He last visited the Alamut in 68 BC. He appeared in Antioch one century later. He was last seen in the British Isles in 121 AD, engaged in philosophical conversations and played chess with the Ventrue Mithras. Dies in Nightshade, Gehenna. Details from The Crucible of G-d: Haqim wakes up planning on continuing the work of judging other Cainites. Kindred can either join his cause or be destroyed by his minions. Haqim is destroyed. [BoN] [CbR-As] [EV,p87] [LotH] [ToJ:G,p17] (Founder of the Sect of the Assassins)
ur-Shulgi, the Shepherd <4>
Embraced by Haqim. Sire of al-Ashrad. Recently awakened from 18 centuries of torpor and shattered the Tremere Blood curse shortly afterward. Second Childe of Haqim. Avatar of Haqim. [*CotN,p89] [NoP] [CbR-As] [EV,p179] [ToJ:G,p17] (Akkadian king of the Dynasty III of Ur, BC 2094-2047)
Caste: Sorcerer Sire: Haqim Nature: Traditionalist Demeanour: Fanatic Generation: 4th Embrace: A translation of the Parables of Blood relates ur-Shulgi’s Embrace to “the night when the stones spoke and the skies cried a blood rain” Apparent Age: indeterminate, though ur-Shulgi’s small body suggests a young Embrace Physical: unknown Social: Charisma and Manipulation unknown; Appearance 0, as ur-Shulgi does not bother to conceal its form unless it is preparing to strike Mental: unknown Talents: unknown Skills: unknown Knowledges: Academics (history) 9, Linguistics 9, Occult 9, others unknown Disciplines: Auspex 8, Obfuscate 9, Quietus 9, Thaumaturgy 9; others unknown Thaumaturgical Paths: unknown; presumably g-dlike proficiency in the ancient practices Backgrounds: unknown Virtues: unknown; do such trappings matter to a g-d? Morality: Path of Blood (ancient form) 10 Derangements: what would be megalomania in a lesser creature Willpower: 10
? <4>
Embraced by Haqim. Scribe and astronomer accused of heresy and sentenced to death by stoning, who was saved by the Embrace of Haqim during one of his wanderings outside the Second City. First childe of Haqim. [CbR-As]
Mancheaka <4>
Embraced by Haqim. Eldest childe of Haqim at the time of the Second Baali Conflict. Met Final Death in battle. Dead [CbR-As]
Nakurtum <4>
This female Assamite Vizier is the first female to serve as Olde Man of the Mountain. Her Embrace date is unknown but unseated Sha’hiri in 1214 who conceded the seat to her. Reputed founder of the silsila. [PGLC]
Caste: Vizier
Abu Ilaf <4>
Embraced by Haqim. Sire of ‘Adnun. [LotH,p60]
Sha’hiri <4>
Sire of Thetmes. Master of the Assamites (Old man of the Mountain) before Jamal. He invited Jamal's challenge after the shame of the Convention of Thorns (1493). Dead [LS3,p62] [Cb-As] [CotN] [CbR-As] [PGLC]
Jamal <4>
Master of the Assamites (Old man of the Mountain). Slain by ur-Shulgi. Throughout the Holy Wars which were fought over the Holy Land, the name of the hashashiyyin was a name of dread. Of all the hashashiyyin, no name was greater or more terrible than that of Jamal. It is whispered that he has been defeated only once, by the Inconnu Drakulya, and that the previous Master invited his challenge after the shame of the Convention of Thorns (1493), and charged him to guard the rafiq and bring them through the Hijra so that they might avenge themselves for the Curse. Some say that he is of the Unconquered, and some that he walks but two paces behind the Ancestor. All know that he has been challenged but three times and remains the Master. [Cb-As,p64] [CotN,p90] [LS3,p62] [CbR-As] [EV,p95]
Izhim ur-Baal / Izhim abd'Azrael <5>
(-4800) Former Seraph of the Black Hand. First of the Antitribe. First Seraph of the Black Hand. Member of the True Hand. Missing since 1999. [*CotN,p12] [NoP] [CbR-As] [CC,p18]
Caste: Warrior Sire: unknown Nature: Director Demeanour: Autocrat Generation: 5th Embrace: 4800 B.C. (?) Apparent Age: mid-40s Physical: Strength 6, Dexterity 7, Stamina 6 Social: Charisma 5, Manipulation 6, Appearance 2 Mental: Perception 7, Intelligence 7, Wits 8 Talents: Alertness 7, Athletics 5, Brawl 4, Dodge 5, Expression 4, Instruction 3, Intimidation 3, Intuition 5, Leadership 4, Streetwise 2, Subterfuge 4 Skills: Archery 3, Disguise 4, Etiquette 5, Firearms 3, Medicine 6, Melee 5, Performance (Acting) 4, Stealth 6, Survival 3 Knowledges: Black Hand Lore 5, Camarilla Lore 4, Clan Knowledge (Assamite) 5, Enigmas 6, Investigation 6, Linguistics 8, Medicine 3, Occult 6, Research 5, Sabbat Lore 5, Science (alchemy) 4, Science (chemistry) 4, Science (mathematics) 4 Disciplines: Auspex 2, Celerity 5, Dominate 2, Fortitude 4, Obfuscate 7, Obtenebration 2, Potence 3, Presence 2, Quietus 7, Thaumaturgy 4 Thaumaturgical Paths: Path of Blood 4, Path of the Ailing Jackal (Father’s Vengeance) 3, Path of Mars 3, Spirit Manipulation 3, Countermagic 1 Backgrounds: Allies 8, Black Hand Membership 5, Resources 5, Retainers 5, Sabbat Status 6 Virtues: Conviction 3, Self-Control 4, Courage 4 Morality: Path of Blood 3 Willpower: 9 Notes: Izhim can speak more languages then space permits (per CotN)
Tegyrius <5>
(-330) Current Vizier, held the title for three consecutive terms, as well as once in the 14th century. Followed al-Ashrad into exile to escape ur-Shulgi. One of the favourites to be appointed the first Assamite Justicar in next election year 2011. [*CbR-As,p98]
(-25) Embraced by Sha’hiri. Sire of Elijah Ahmed and Fatima Al-Faqadi. Caliph of Alamut. He began as a soldier, fighting for the boy-king Ptolemy against his sister Cleopatra and her Roman minions. When Ptolemy fell, it pleased the barbarian Antonius to have his followers fight each other in the arena; this provided sport for the nervous populace, as well as saving the trouble and expense of mass executions. Thetmes fought for his life, and the Romans were impressed. Antonius took him to Rome, where he was sold and became a gladiator. A few months later his retirement was announced and he returned to Alamut where he is now the caliph and oversees the training of the fida'i. He is a stern master and a word of praise from him is hard earned. All rafiq look up to him and would sacrifice themselves without hesitation upon his command. [Cb-As,p64,96] [*CbR-As] [EV,p159]
(1st century) Embraced by ur-Shulgi. Sire of Amaravati. Former Amr of clan Assamite. He is regarded askance by many of the rafiq, for magic inspires fear and mistrust in the heart of a warrior. Yet none can deny that he has done great work for the clan since the falling of the Curse. He works constantly to strengthen the Heartsblood of the clan and weaken the hold of the Curse upon it. He is responsible for the sorcery weapons that are used to defeat the munafiqun, and it is whispered that he has fought hand to hand with the demons sent by the Tremere to end him. While the rafiq fear al-Ashrad, they take pride in the fact that he is the greatest magician in the world – for if he were not, would there not be another Amr in his place? His left arm and eye were removed by Haqim as punishment. A diamond replaces the missing eye. When ur-Shulgi took control of the clan, al-Ashrad didn't agree with his interpretation of the Law of Judgment and left with many followers and joined the Camarilla. [Cb-As,p65] [*CotN,p87] [CbR-As] [EV,p15]
Caste: Sorcerer Sire: ur-Shulgi Nature: Perfectionist Demeanour: Visionary Generation: 5th Embrace: first century AD; al-Ashrad was between 500 and 1000 years olde at that time Apparent Age: ageless Physical: Strength 4, Dexterity 4, Stamina 7 Social: Charisma 3, Manipulation 7, Appearance 3 Mental: Perception 7, Intelligence 8, Wits 8 Talents: Alertness 6, Athletics 4, Brawl 4, Dodge 6, Empathy 5, Expression 7, Instruction 7, Intimidation 8, Intuition 8, Leadership 6, Subterfuge 8 Skills: Archery 8, Crafts (blacksmith) 8, Etiquette 8, Herbalism 8, Meditation 8, Melee 8, Ride 5, Stealth 7, Survival 6 Knowledges: Academics (history) 8, Demon Lore 8, Investigation 6, Linguistics 8, Medicine 6, Occult 8, Philosophy 6, Politics 6, Science 5 Disciplines: Auspex 7, Celerity 4, Chimerstry 3, Dominate 3, Fortitude 5, Obeah 3, Obfuscate 7, Quietus 8, Thaumaturgy 8 Thaumaturgical Paths: Lure of Flames 5, Movement of the Mind 5, Neptune’s Might 3, Path of Blood 5, Path of Conjuring 4, Path of Warding 5, Rego Manes 5, Rego Mentem 5, Way of the Levinbolt 5, Weather Control 5, Countermagic 5 Backgrounds: Allies 8, Clan Prestige 8, Contacts 8, Herd 5, Influence 5, Resources 6, Retainers (bound demons) 8 Virtues: Conscience 1, Self-Control 5, Courage 5 Morality: Humanity 2 Willpower: 9 Notes: al-Ashrad can speak a long list of magical, spoken and dead languages, including Enochian
Azif <5>
Sire of Fariq. [TbN,p58] [TC3]
‘Adnun <5>
Embraced by Abu Ilaf. Sire of Abdulkutba. [LotH,p60]
Wasim <5>
Sire of Karif al-Numair. [TC2,p89]
Bakr <5>
Sire of Tariq. [KMW,p72]
Pelagon <5>
Sire of Hilel al-Masaari. [VoN]
Nabonidus <5>
Sire of Antara. Founder of an order within the Tal’Mahe’Ra called the Rawis (the keepers of the lore), had been in Enoch at the time of it’s destruction in the Shadowlands. [EV]
Nar-Sheptha, the Guardian <6>
(-2500) Nar-Sheptha was the curator of the Great Library until her demise. She then guarded the Library in a cloud of blood droplets. In 1999 Sarah Schneier a Schismatic scraped off some of the residue of Nar onto a set of CD-ROM’s stolen from Alamut and asked if she would guard them as Nar-Sheptha does now. [*CbR-As,p99]
(4th century BC) Embraced by Azif. Unaffected by the Tremere's curse; works for the Baali. Use to follow the path of Evil Revelations. Formerly antitribe [TbN,p57] [TC1] [TC2] [TC3,p80] [*TC4,p83]
(Late 1st century) Embraced by ‘Adnun. Quested for Golconda lore. Read the stars in the heaven for fates all around him. One of the twelve of Hunedoara. Abdulkutba speaks with the Vozhd Sclav’s many different personalities. His forecasting the future has grown difficult as the Red Star has become visible to the human eye. [*LotH,p60]
Caste: Vizier Sire: ‘Adnun Nature: Dabbler Demeanour: Celebrant Generation: 6th Embrace: Late first century A.D. Apparent Age: Late 20s Physical: Strength 5, Dexterity 6, Stamina 5 Social: Charisma 4, Manipulation 7, Appearance 3 Mental: Perception 7, Intelligence 6, Wits 5 Talents: Alertness 4, Athletics 3, Brawl 3, Diplomacy 2, Dodge 3, Empathy 2, Expression 2, Haggling 3, Intimidation 2, Intrigue 4, Leadership 2, Legerdemain 3, Subterfuge 5 Skills: Animal Ken 2, Crafts (Metalsmith) 3, Etiquette 4, Firearms 1, Herbalism 1, Meditation 3, Melee 4, Performance (Oud) 2, Ride 4, Stealth 4, Survival 3 Knowledges: Academics 7, Clan Knowledge (Assamite) 3, Enigmas 4, Expert Knowledge (Astrology) 6, Expert Knowledge (Theology) 2, Finance 2, History 4, Investigation 2, Law 1, Linguistics 5, Medicine 1, Occult 4, Politics 1, Research 2, Science (Physics) 4 Disciplines: Auspex 7, Celerity 7, Dominate 5, Fortitude 6, Potence 5, Presence 4, Quietus 7 Backgrounds: Allies 3, Contacts 5, Retainers 3 Virtues: Conscience 2, Self-Control 5, Courage 4 Morality: Humanity 5 Willpower: 8 Notes: Abdulkutba can speak Arabic, Latin, Greek, Romanian, others as desired. His advanced disciplines for Auspex are Horoscopic Forecast and Supernal Awareness. He has an obsessive derangement connected to his Academics ability. In other words, he collects his hoarded knowledge about anything and everything with an intensity too focused to be entirely sane.
Antara / Antara ibn Shaddad ibn Amr, the Shepherd of Wolves <6>
(482) Embraced by Nabonidus. Sire of Imanna and Najjar. Battles Followers of Set with his every waking moment. Attended the Convention of Thorns. Accepted the Blood Curse from the Tremere at the Treaty of Tyre for the betterment of his clan. Dooming the clan to 500 years of humiliation and disgrace. Member of Banu Yashkur khitta. Arrived with Petra, Waulkeen and other Kindred in an underground Setite temple were Afifa gave birth a child which was possessed by The Sleeping Lord. [*CabN,p94] [VVA,p92] [ToJ:G,p6]
(580) Embraced by Pelagon. Was only seen regularly by other members of the warrior bloodline. Is believed to be among the first Assamite converts to Islam and to have been a strong proponent of the Umayyad campaign of conquest. Hilel knows the Muslim cause is doomed, but he cannot bring himself to abandon Iberia to Christendom without a fight. [VoN,p92] [*IbN,p99] [DAE]
(1102) Embraced by Thetmes. Met and fought Lucita during the crusades, they became friend and lovers. Defeated and sent to torpor by Lucita when she had a contact to kill her. Helped Lucita to killed Moncada. Former Hand of Vengeance. Dispossessed. She is reportedly attempting to contact the Inconnu. Details from Nightshade: Fatima becomes an ambassador for the Assamites in the Convention of Fire created by Jan Pieterzoon. [*CotN,p80] [BC,p76] [EV,p16] [PGLC]
Montgomery (Monty) Coven, the Once and Forever Prince <11-6>
(1990) Embraced by Garson the Knife. He gained 5 generations from Diablerizing Mithras after a Lupine attack. The Methuselah's vitae is overwhelming him. Antitribe [WoD2,p62] [*CotN,p34]
Sire: Garson the Knife Nature: Conniver Demeanour: Rebel Generation: Monty was Embraced as 11th generation. After the Diablerie of Mithras, he has effectively become 6th generation. Monty can barely control the Methuselah’s powerful vitae, however, leading to wild fluctuations in ability for the nascent elder. Embrace: 1990 Apparent Age: early 20s Physical: Strength 5, Dexterity 5, Stamina 5 Social: Charisma 4, Manipulation 6, Appearance 4 Mental: Perception 4, Intelligence 4, Wits 6 Talents: Alertness 4, Brawl 5, Dodge 5, Intimidation 6, Leadership 4, Streetwise 4, Subterfuge 4 Skills: Drive 1, Etiquette 2, Firearms 5, Melee 6, Security 3, Stealth 4 Knowledges: Academics 1, Area Knowledge (London) 7, Expert Knowledge: Military Science 6, Finance 4, Linguistics 4, Politics 2 Disciplines: Dominate 4, Celerity 5, Fortitude 4, Obfuscate 5, Potence 4, Presence 4, Quietus 4 Backgrounds: Contacts 4, Herd 2, Resources 3, Retainers 3 Virtues: Conviction 3 Instinct 3, Morale 4 Morality: Path of Power and the Inner Voice 4 Willpower: 6
Qusay ibn Namdar <6>
Sire of Habiba Al-Sikkeen. [JbN,p65]
Bernardo del Gado <6>
Sire of Joe "Boot" Hill. Killed by a Lupine. [CF,p55]
Janni <6>
Wants to be the first female Caliph. [EV,p98]
Amaravati <6>
Embraced by Al-Ashrad. Loyalist. Last Seat of Tongues at the Council of Scrolls. Acknowledged as Amr by the Assamite Loyalists after al-Ashrad left. [CbR-As]
Caste: Sorcerer
Ahmal <7>
(-400) Sire of Husayn Al Fatin. [TbN,p60] [TC3]
Gabriel Chavez / al-Ain, the Eyes of Alamut <7>
(729) Embraced by Tariq. Assamite spy. Dead [*JbN,p62] [EV,p48]
(793) Embraced by Barnabus. Walker on the Road of Heaven. The Christian Prince of Tripoli in 1230 and founding member of the Spear of Destiny. Claims titular control (through a vassal) over the Cainites of nearby Antioch as well. [*DAE,p188] [PGLC]
Caste: Vizier Sire: Barnabus Nature: Visionary Demeanour: Caretaker Generation: 7th Embrace: AD 793 Apparent Age: late 20s
Habiba Al-Sikkeen <7>
(842) Embraced by Qusay ibn Namdar. Sire of Rashid Ibn Musafir. Assassin of crusaders. Diablerizes Ehteria. [*JbN,p63]
(1881) Embraced by Bernardo del Gado. Loved the idea of being a Gunslinger. Took offense to Del Gado's bragging and shot him in the chest. he was later whipped, and beaten severely. He was allowed just enough time to heal before being Embraced. Leader of the Boot Hill Gang. Antitribe [CF,p55] [TTM,p84]
Imanna, Voice of the Night <7>
(1947) Embraced by Antara. Member of the Banu Yashkur khitta. [*CabN,p96]
(552) Embraced by Tamarind. Became sultan after he deposed the city's first sultan (an ancient named Nidal). Retains a grudge against wizards stemming back to his mortal brother's death in a djinn-roused sandstorm. Only reluctantly tolerates the sorcerers of his bay't (clan), but does not permit them to use magic in Samarkand. [*VoN,p93] [WfE]
(1065) Embraced by Kashan. Former Seraph of the Black Hand. Last Seraph of the Black Hand appointed in 1952 after Wanyan disappeared. Member of the True Hand. Killed by Tariq after he discovered the Seraph's scheme to manipulate him. Antitribe [PGS,p22] [*CotN,p10] [CbR-As] [EV,p64] [CC]
(1086) Embraced by Ahmal. Ambassador from the Saracens at the Convention of Thorns. Becomes an enemy of the Assamite antitribe. [*TbN,p59] [TC2] [TC3,p80]
(1151) Embraced by Malik al-Wali. Allied herself with the Lasombra Sultan Badr in driving out any non-Ashirra Cainites. Dies in 1492 when the Christians complete the Reconquista. [*IbN,p98]
(1401) Embraced by Emile Tobruk. Helped Munther al-Aswad destroy Munther’s sire. Tel’aat blames Antara for much of the clans suffering and wants to tear him down. Member of the Banu Yashkur khitta. [*CabN,p98]
(890) Embraced by Fahd abu Bistakh. The elders of Alamut forced her to watch her sires destruction believing he was corrupted by Baali, she thought differently. She is trying to make the Ray’een al-Fen of Damascus feel as bad as possible before she destroys them for tempting her sire with their infernal ways. [*VoN,p209]
Sire: Fahd abu Bistakh Nature: Fanatic Demeanour: Judge Generation: 9th Embrace: 890 Apparent Age: late teens
Abu Fahim Kateb <9>
(1047) His talent in working with merchants and traders and the ability to remain serene and good-natured in high-pressure negotiations attracted the attention of his sire. That sire, however, waited until Abu had worn out many pairs of shoes from traveling before embracing him into the vizier bloodline. [*VoN,p91]
(1097) Embraced by Hamid al-Samh. Placed under the watchful eye of Fatima. He does not completely believe in her and feels the mission in Venice cannot be trusted to a woman. [*BC,p76]
(1962) Embraced by Fairweather Mehmet. James was hired by the Giovanni to investigate the disappearance of a Ghiberti family the last of the Giovanni in Cairo at the close of the 19th century he is also a guest of the Sabbat. Antitribe. Member of the Banual-Lam’a khitta. [*CabN,p110]
(1970) Embraced by Anastasius the Axe. An Israelian that was trained as a soldier with and without weapons, and sent into the PLO in her mortal years as a spy attempting to grow close to the leaders and bring about their demise. She was chosen by the Assamites before her goal was reached, and is now in the ranks of rafiq. It is whispered that this young rafiq may become the first female caliph in time. [Cb-As,p97] [*CbR-As]
Sire: Anastasius the Axe Nature: Perfectionist Demeanour: Architect Generation: 9th Embrace: 1970 A
