Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition clan
Tremere
Tremere is a clan in Vampire V5: The scholarly blood sorcerers and manipulators of the Camarilla.
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Key facts
- Disciplines
- auspex, blood_sorcery, dominate
Overview
Tremere are the scholarly blood sorcerers of the Camarilla, known for their mastery of Blood Sorcery (formerly Thaumaturgy) and their hierarchical, secretive organization. They are often academics, researchers, and manipulators who use knowledge and magic to maintain power. Tremere characters excel at magic, research, and manipulation. Their Disciplines (Auspex, Blood Sorcery, and Dominate) make them excellent sorcerers, spies, and controllers. They can read auras, cast blood magic, and control minds. However, their clan bane, a consequence of the Fall of Vienna, means their blood can only ever create a single step of the Blood Bond no matter how many times someone drinks, and bonding a Tremere requires additional drinks.
How it works
Clan Disciplines: Auspex, Blood Sorcery, Dominate Clan Bane - The Weakened Bond: After the Fall of Vienna, the Tremere's vitae no longer creates the Blood Bond at all, no matter how many times someone drinks from them. Other vampires require one additional drink to bond a Tremere. This weakening of the blood bond as a tool of control has shattered the old Pyramid hierarchy. Compulsion: When your Compulsion triggers, you must seek knowledge, perform research, or maintain the clan hierarchy. You become obsessed with learning secrets and may prioritize knowledge over immediate concerns. Starting Disciplines: Choose 3 dots among Auspex, Blood Sorcery, and Dominate (max 2 dots in any single Discipline at creation).
Tips and playstyle
Character Concepts: Scholar, researcher, librarian, academic, occultist, blood sorcerer, clan administrator, information broker. Playstyle: Tremere excel at magic, research, and manipulation. They're excellent for players who want to play scholarly characters with supernatural power. Consider pairing with Predator Types like Sandman (stealth feeding) or Osiris (ritual feeding). Synergies: Blood Sorcery provides versatile magical abilities. Auspex helps you gather information and sense threats. Dominate allows you to control others. Invest in Academics, Occult, and Science skills.
Frequently asked questions
What is Blood Sorcery?
Blood Sorcery (formerly Thaumaturgy) is the Tremere's unique Discipline that allows them to cast spells using blood. It includes rituals for various effects, from scrying to combat magic. Blood Sorcery is versatile but requires time and resources to use effectively.
How does the Weakened Bond bane work?
Since the Fall of Vienna, Tremere vitae only ever creates a single step of the Blood Bond no matter how many times someone drinks, the bond is weakened, not abolished. Other vampires also need one additional drink to bond a Tremere. This has shattered the old Pyramid hierarchy and left the clan scrambling to find new ways to enforce loyalty.
Can Tremere learn other Disciplines?
Yes! Tremere can learn any Discipline, but Blood Sorcery is unique to them (and requires special training). Many Tremere focus on their clan Disciplines, but some branch out to become more versatile.
What makes Tremere different from other scholarly clans?
Tremere combine scholarly pursuits with actual magical power. Unlike Malkavians (who have visions) or Nosferatu (who gather information), Tremere can actively manipulate reality through Blood Sorcery.