Clanbook: Lasombra Revised

See also: Clanbook: Lasombra (first edition)

Clanbook: Lasombra Revised is a sourcebook for Vampire: The Masquerade Revised Edition. The book focuses on clan Lasombra and delves into the clan's relationship with the Sabbat, the supernatural darkness which it commands, and Lasombra's roots in the Mediterranean and connection with the sea.

Summary[]

From the White Wolf catalog:

Born of Darkness

The Final Nights have twisted the nobility of the Keepers' clan, turning them into the aristocrats of the Sabbat. Their legacy of shadows eclipses the light thrown by their packs' ritual fires. But are the Lasombra truly the esteemed leaders of the Sword of Caine — or do they simply abuse it to serve their own ends?

Clanbook: Lasombra includes:

The ongoing struggle of the Black Hand and how the Lasombra contribute to the war effort against the Camarilla
The vilest secrets and long-term goals of this wicked clan
New Merits and Flaws, powers, schemes and the clan lore of the Keepers

Contents[]

Introduction: The Darkness Claims You[]

Fiction. Andrew Emory sets down the story of his "test" and Embrace ten years ago for the mortal he has selected to become his childe tonight.

Chapter One: An Unmirrored Corridor[]

Lessons given by various Lasombra, prepared by Andrew (now a Bishop) for his neonate pack, covering the history of the clan and the Sabbat. The third lesson covers the Great Revolt, and specifically the murder and diablerie of [Lasombra], and brings to light considerable discrepancies in the Sabbat accounts. The chapter ends with a suicide note written by Ming, a member of Andrew's pack who becomes an antitribu, who killed herself by waiting for the sun in Seattle on June 12, 2000.

Chapter Two: The Keepers' Unlit Halls[]

Andrew's lessons continue, detailing the traditions of the modern Clan Lasombra, including a great amount of detail on how to select a mortal for the Embrace and the systematic destruction of that mortal's life that is the traditional test of worthiness. The chapter also covers the various factions and philosophies that exist within the clan, how the clan interacts with both Sabbat and Camarilla (the latter including a section on the antitribu),and new mechanics for Lasombra characters, including Abilities, Merits and Flaws, variations on the Path of Night, and a detailed treatment of Obtenebration, with a separate treatise on the Abyss.

Chapter Three: New Shadows[]

Character templates (Accuser; Angry Young Man; Baleful Avenger; Successful Mass Embrace; Pirate; Revolutionary; Broker for the Damned; Crusader Out of Time; Harpy; Student of the Abyss), notable Lasombra and a sample brood, Black Eagle Consulting, Inc.

Background Information[]

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Memorable Quotes[]

"Yes, I'm sure the pain where your family, your job, your standing in the community once were is sharp."
— Andrew Emory in his letter to his prospective childe

Characters[]

Bishop Andrew Emory - A recently-appointed Bishop in 2001, well-respected and in charge of his own pack, despite having been Embraced only ten years previously.