Anvari



According the rumors about the legendary origin and the tales spun by the eldest of the bloodline the bloodline was founded long before the opium wars. By none other than Anvari himself in 100ad. There are none old enough to verify this tale themselves but the rumors and legends of their origin continue to this day.

The line of Sepher Anvari are addicts one and all, enthralled to the bliss of the opium nod. This craving is infused in their lineage, and grants them secret power over both the drug and those who demand it. Only drugged blood fully satisfies their hunger, although their power of Nepenthe lets the poppy's gift flower in places it has never naturally been.

Parent Clan: Daeva

Nickname: Pushers

Bloodline Disciplines: Celerity, Majesty, Nepenthe, Vigor

Covenant: More Anvari are drawn to the Circle of the Crone than any other covenant. The myths of Sumeria and Persia both have a strong female presence, leading many of the bloodline — particularly its elders — to be comfortable with the Acolytes’ general philosophy. Furthermore, as some rituals of the old ways employ psychotropic substances, the Anvari are able to barter influence readily among the cultists. The Carthians are probably the most common choice for young Anvari, if for no other reason than members are slightly less hidebound in their viewpoints than more staid covenants. The enjoys its share of Pushers as well, whether they are established elders with a secure power base or up-and-coming dealers building fortunes in the drug trade. The Ordo Dracul may interest the occasional Anvari who seeks to escape the Curse or addiction through covenant strictures, but by and large its rites and practices require more self-discipline than most Pushers are willing to devote. It is the rare Anvari indeed who heeds the call of the Lancea Sanctum, as the very nature of the bloodline’s relationship with narcotics is offensive to many orthodox followers of that group.

Background:

Weakness: Due to the additions that run so deep within their blood gain little sustenance from their victums when feeding on those who are not currently intoxicated.

Character Generation: Drug dealer, pharmacist, pimp, cartel kingpin, corrupt vice cop, substance-abuse councilor, musician, porn producer, burned-out veteran, research chemist

Reference

 * Bloodlines: The Hidden p. 20-29