Anarch (Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition)
Definition
The Anarch flaw marks you as a known dissident rather than a quiet sympathizer. You reject the Camarilla's hierarchy in public, and Camarilla Kindred know your name for it. In their cities you are watched at Elysium, refused audiences, and named first whenever something goes wrong in the domain. It is a social flaw, not a weakness of the Blood: nothing about your Disciplines, Hunger, or bane changes. Among Anarchs the same reputation is a credential, which is what makes the flaw interesting when a chronicle moves between a Free State and an Ivory Tower city.
How it works
Tips
Frequently asked questions
Is every Anarch character required to take this flaw?
No. The flaw represents being publicly known as a troublemaker, not holding Anarch sympathies. Plenty of Anarchs pass unremarked in Camarilla company.
Can I lose the flaw by joining the Camarilla?
Reputations fade slowly. Expect a long arc of proving loyalty, usually including something costly, before the Storyteller removes it.
Does it help me among Anarchs?
Socially, yes, but it grants no mechanical bonus. If you want measurable standing in the Movement, buy the Status background and tie it to that faction.