Like other clans, the Ventrue have traditions and edicts they hold fast to as a clan. One is the dictum of Sanctuary. It insures that any Ventrue may find shelter and safety within the haven of another Ventrue if needed. This often lends to clan mates helping others out of trouble so as not to have to go so far as to lend their haven. Another is the view of Accountability. Though most see Acknowledgement by the Prince as the clipping of responsibility to their childer, the Ventrue hold over each others head the guidance that is expected of one's sire. This is continued until death and has lent a great deal toward the strength of the clan as a whole. Finally, a tradition seen less as a law and more as respect is the celebration of the Embrace Day. A formal gathering is held and gifts are expected to be given. Though no official prestation is awarded, the honored guest is often felt in debt to those who provide exceptional gifts.

Ventrue strongly adhere to the Traditions of the Camarilla as it is true that their sires before them did. The historical workings of the clan most often dictate a member's actions, and a clan leader may consult the clan's record of historical rulings to provide her with the insight and judgment of clan members passed.

Ventrue Disciplines: Dominate, Fortitude, Presence

Clan Advantages: Resourceful - Ventrue are naturals in the world of finance, and because of this, they begin with an extra Trait of the Resources Background that cannot be lost. They also gain one Trait of Finance, High Society or Political Influence.

The Ventrue keep very good records within their ranks and can almost certainly be found within the clan's family tree, giving them credibility to questions of their lineage and making them harder to infiltrate.

Clan Disadvantages: Strict Feeding - The Ventrue are truly finicky feeders. They are restricted to only a certain type of prey, and any attempt to take blood from other sources usually ends in regurgitation. This excludes Kindred vitae, and it can be suppressed long enough to Embrace new childer.

Feeding Grounds: Houston and Jasper Countys

Organization: The Directorate leads the internal affairs of Clan Ventrue. The system is run by Clan Elders and gives out awards for achievements that benefit the Clan.

Name: William Gable III Clan: Ventrue Domain Arrival: Given hospitality in January of 1877. Coterie: Unknown. William Gable III was born in Augusta, Georgia. In the early years of both his life and unlife, Gable lived and conducted business in the southeastern states. Gable served as Seneschal for Edmund Penn, former Prince of Milledgeville from 1877 until 1879. After Penn relinquished area Camarilla control in 1879 to J. Benison Hodge, Prince of Atlanta, Gable traveled throughout the United States but always felt a desire for his home state of Georgia. Gable eventually rose through the ranks of the Ventrue Directorate through shrewd business dealings and focused strategy becoming the Tribune for the southeast. Gable has since found residence in the Domain of Jackson, Mississippi and assists Prince Arthur Ryder in affairs of maintaining the domain as Camarilla.

Name: Jason Cartwright Clan: Ventrue Domain Arrival: Received Hospitality in April of 2004. Coterie: Jason is not currently affiliated with any known Coteries. Jason was the son of a wealthy movie producer who encouraged him to join the field of cinema. However, as Jason grew older, he elected to study law and eventually obtained his own practice in Washington D.C. His prominence in the area obtained the notice of the Ventrue and soon, Jason was taken into the Accounting as a ghoul. His Regnant, having a mild fascination with cinema, directed Jason from his firm and back to the field of movies. It was in this area where Jason was introduced to the dark side of movies. After the embrace, Jason found himself implementing his experience from "behind the scenes" to the legal aspects of his affairs. Jason became a shrewd member of Clan Ventrue. Jason has since found himself in the state of Georgia beneath questionable circumstances. Though he entered the Domain of Milledgeville with a rough beginning, he is attempting to break old habits. "Frankly, Scarlet, I don't give a damn." - Wadsworth, Clue.

Name: J'son Nicholas Creed-Khan Clan: Ventrue Domain Arrival: Given hospitality in Aug. 2002. Coterie: J'son is not currently affiliated with any known Coteries. As the Youngest member of his sire's brood, J'son has proven time and time again why he is called a Rising Star. Only two years out of his accounting J'son earned the Position of Seneschal of the Domain of Baltimore, after having served as its Harpy for only a few months. After the death of his Prince, his mentor and friend Emily Blackwell forced him to leave the domain to protect him. It was then J'son arrived in the Domain of Ga, hoping to have the chance to learn from Prince Robert de Rainault, however he arrived just as Robert was departing the domain not to be heard from since. J'son soon found himself returned to city politics as the Keeper of Elysium under then Prince Sakhalid where he was known for strict adherence to the rules of Elysium. It wasn't long before J'son found himself claiming the title of Prince, a role he seemed to have been groomed for but hadn't held. During his time as Prince J'son learned he was not the man for the job and when a better candidate appeared J'son stepped aside. Now he has returned to his Role as a Knight of the Camarilla. J'son is the great, great grandchild of the Ventrue Hardestaadt who is viewed as the founder of the Camarilla, a fact with which he is very proud.

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