A Chameleon is an Anarch who has obtained a position of authority in one of the other sects.
Overview[]
An informal title, also known as a Bond (after James), mole, submarine or sub. A chameleon, quite simply, is an anarch who holds a position of some authority in one of the other sects. The vast majority of the time this means the Camarilla, though chameleons in the New Promise Mandarinate and even the Sabbat are not entirely unheard of.
Obviously, these chameleons have to be experts at deception, since their association with the Anarch Movement must remain secret. Their job is primarily one of intelligence gathering, and the information funneled from the offices of various chameleons has saved the unlife of many an anarch who was mere nights or even hours away from facing the wrath of an irate Prince. Their duties occasionally extend beyond that, however, and they will transfer funds and resources — even trading boons for the benefit of the anarchs, if they can do so without exposing themselves.
There’s a subtle but important distinction that must be made here. Chameleons are not simply Kindred of the Camarilla (or other sect) who have anarch sympathies and are willing to help the movement under the table. To properly qualify as a chameleon, the vampire must have been a member of the Anarch Movement before attaining her current office in the other sect. This suggests a certain degree of commitment to the cause that other, more casual collaborators lack.
References[]
- VTM: Guide to the Anarchs, p. 55
