Original proposal by Jason Hoggatt

Introduction

The Ventrue Clan stads apart from all others in their scope, their abilities, and their reach. They give definition the ideals of specialization and influence. For these reasons and others, they have access to resources that most Vampires simply cannot obtain.

Paragon (6 Trait Social Merit) [Ventrue Only]

The Embrace has awakened within you an aspect of personality that others find particularly compelling. Each of your backgrounds from the following list: Allies, Contacts, Fame, Herd, Influence, Mentor, Resources, and Retainers may be purchased up to x6.

For example, a Kindred may take this Merit and enjoy the benefits of a Contacts, Resources, and Aliess Background of x6.

Mechanics for Backgrounds of level x6 are as follows:

Allies 6

No new mechanics are required.

Clarification: Being mortals, expert Allies cannot access abilities of level 6 (ex: Performance x6).

Fame 6

Your fame extends across the globe, every passerby on the street knows your face. This level of fame is dangerous for Vampires to possess.

Master Approval is required for Fame x6.

Mentor 6

At Mentor x6, your mentor can use their influence on your behalf. Using one of the abilities below takes all of your Mentors time for a month and will significantly increase the chance that they will call upon you for something within the next few months. Any use of the following abilities makes the Mentor unavailable for at least a month (or longer at VST discretion). Please remember that a Mentor is an NPC under the control of your VST and will not risk themseves on your behalf.

• Loan you the use of 3 levels of Contacts, Influence, Resources, or a Temporary Status trait for the length of a game session.
• Given appropriate levels of time (VST discretion), can have a level 6 artistic ability commissioned on your behalf (For instance, that Painting x6 you just have to have for your gallery opening, which might take a month or two to acquire/produce).
• A single piece of specialized knowledge of any Lore x3, pending appropriate ST approval per question (i.e. a specific question requiring True Brujah Lore X3 could be answered with Master Approval). Your Mentor traits are spent regardless and remain unavailable until final approval or denial is achieved in the Database.

Resources 6

Elite. Income $60,000. You own multiple estates and a number of smaller properties besides, each fully furnished. Your only regret is that your car collection requires more than one of your private jets to move between your many properties.

Retainer:

Both of the following are possible to a Ventrue with this level of influence.

1. Paragon of Influence Retainers: Each retainer you dedicate to increasing your maximum influence pool increases it by 5 instead of the standard 3.
2. Paragon of Active Retainers: Your standard retainers can be bought to 6 traits, providing them with 25 XP.

Influence

Paragon allows you to purchase up to the 6th level of each influence with XP or Free traits instead of the usual 5, before requiring Growth actions.

Contacts 6

No new mechanics required

Herd 6

No new mechanics required

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