Lasombra

Lasombra The sign of Aries the Ram rules the Clan of Night. Aries is a fiery sign; ram-headed Amon chose this clan’s founder for the power-lust that burned within his heart. You may know a Lasombra by his lack of a reflection. I know not the reason for this curious trait, though one ancient tale of their kind says that their Shadow King cast his out so that no one could see him approaching from behind. This seems very much in character for the Lasombra. From eight centuries of experience I may tell you, do not permit a Lasombra at your back. He probably has a sharpened stake ready. The Lasombra also command a rare power over darkness. In a Lasombra’s hands, darkness becomes no mere absence of light, but a palpable force and substance of its own. They love darkness almost as much as we, no doubt because sunlight harms them almost as much. Their fierce ambition makes Lasombra almost laughably easy to exploit — especially if you let a Lasombra think that he exploits you. Keep in mind that the Lasombra seek power over each other most of all. In order to flaunt some scrap of glory before his fellows, a Lasombra will betray anyone. Later, you may collect more favors through assistance to his aggrieved clanmates. Breaking a Lasombra’s pride is no easy task, for their selection and training gives the Lasombra a self-confidence like unto black iron. When a Lasombra breaks, however, he breaks completely, and becomes yours to rebuild according to our dark Lord’s precepts. Chapter Two: After Such Knowledge Many Lasombra adopt a rather studied pose of evil. They claim that their petty harassment of the virtuous serves some “greater good” ordained by the very God they believe has damned them. The rams may butt heads, but through such doctrines they show themselves to be sheep obedient unto the Aeons.