Category:Daeva
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The Daeva are the clan of Succubi. Their mastery of the Majesty discipline makes them savvy political movers and shakers. They are also adept at Celerity and Vigor.
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Introduction
Other Kindred envy their beauty and grace, their ability to incite passion in mortals, the ease with which they glide through the masses - and that envy is almost as potent a draught to the Daeva as blood itself. These Kindred are consummate predators, and they would seem to be the perfect vampires. Alas, most are too dead inside to enjoy it.
Called Succubi by other clans, the Daeva are experts at making their prey come to them, practically offering themselves not merely as food but as playthings. No self-respecting Daeva resorts to attacking transients in alleyways. Rather these are the Kindred who accompany a smitten young mortal back to her place, leaving her languid and sexually spent by morning (if she's fortunate) or an exsanguinated husk (if she's not). Seducers and sensualists, the Daeva could practically charm the unease off a Nosferatu. When the fancy strikes them, they play politics like a finely tuned instrument. Even allies and co-conspirators who know they cannot trust a Succubus find themselves lulled into doing just that, caught up in the Daeva's personal magnetism. Daeva become Harpies more than Kindred of any other clan, and they wield that power mercilessly. A stinging rebuke from a Daeva Harpy can shred a vampire's reputation faster than a denunciation by the Prince himself.
Most Succubi are overtly sensual beings, drawn by beauty and blood in equal measure, but it's an artificial passion. Their ability to feel true attachment to other people atrophies over years of manipulating the love of mortals and the respect of their fellow Kindred, until the Daeva can no longer understand those emotions as anything other than tools to be exploited and motions to imitate. For all their apparent fervor, most Succubi are as dead spiritually as they are physically. They claim to understand to desire, but all they truly know is need, and it is this deadening of emotions that causes so many jaded Daeva to become depraved in their efforts to feel again.
Daeva move through the circles of society in which their lustful natures best serve them, whether among high society or low culture. Drawn to beauty and congregations of mortals, they often frequent theaters, galleries, trendy clubs, whiskey dives, drug dens, brothels and everything inbetween. Personal preferences aside the Succubi are found through all strata of society. Their seductive natures allow these vampires to find willing vessels no matter where they go, and this ability has enabled them to thrive, to become arguably one of the most numerous clans. No single social class has room for them all, so newcomers and losers of political and social games often find themselves dwelling among the poor and unwashed - blood is as red as any other, means basically the same thing to most Succubi. Few Kindred are as desperate as a Daeva trying to claw his way into his own niche. Wise Kindred know better than to take advantage of a Daeva in such a position, for fear he'll one night achieve the position and privilege he seeks. The Succubi never forget a slight.
Nickname: Succubi (male Daeva are sometimes called Incubi, but the clan itself is referred to by the more common female sobriquet)
Appearance: Daeva often embrace out of infatuation - or at least going through the motions of passion - and they rarely choose to involve themselves with unattractive mortals. Thus, most Daeva are surpassingly beautiful. The clan is also highly in tune with trends and fashion, the better to prowl among and attract prey.
Havens: Daeva havens vary, but they're almost universally comforting ... in a subtly alarming way that suggests an artificial appeal to whatever vessels a Kindred favours. Most are convenient to social or political centers. The specific aesthetics vary, but most are intended to impress any compatriots, allies or victims who might be invited in. Penthouses and condominiums are particularly popular. Many Daeva don't bother to keep up appearances if they don't think they'll bring prey home, meaning that some havens are sloppy or cluttered with unsettling reminds of previous vessels' presence.
Background: With a growing number of exceptions, Daeva are embraced from the ranks of society's elite. Succubus sires look for some combination of charm, culture, seductiveness, desire to acheive, passion and physical beauty. Many Daeva embrace mortals to whom they have become attached, but this attachment invariably proves false, a mixture of lust and simple hunger. Few relationships are as euphoric as those between a Daeva and a newly embraced childe, and few grow cold as swiftly.
Organization: Status among the Daeva is entirely a social issue, and many young ones resemble squabbling cliques more so than undying creatures of the night. Not even elder Daeva are strangers to petty vendettas and long-nursed grudges. While a Succubus is likely to join with one of her own in the face of an outside threat, they compete with one another as much as they do with other Kindred, if not more so. The Daeva therefore have no true formal structure. Those who are dominant in the Danse Macabre's social and political scene are dominant among the clan.
To Be A Daeva
penned by Citizen Prince December Carnivale
- To live a life of mediocrity, is to have failed to live at all.
- If you are not passionate about something, it is simply not worth your time.
- To never attempt greatness, is to be damned to an eternity of weakness.
- Few things are worse then being ordinary.
- When good leaders speak, people listen. When great leaders speak, armies move.
- If you are to conflict, do so with civility.
- Every story needs a villain. If you cannot be the hero, do not settle for a supporting role.
Chronicle History
The history of the Daeva in the Camarilla chronicle is some what of a mystery.
Organizations and Societies
The Daeva are organised into political Houses. Most of these Houses are based on lineage, however some adopt members into their Houses. They are predominantly based/linked to a single House.
Bloodlines
White Wolf Sanctioned Daeva Bloodlines
- Amara Havana - Ancient Bloodlines
- Ansam - Circle of the Crone: Covenant Book
- Anvari - Bloodlines: The Hidden
- Carnival - Bloodlines: The Legendary
- Children of Judas - Bloodlines: The Legendary
- Duchagne - Bloodlines: The Chosen
- En - Ancient Bloodlines
- Erzsébet - Daeva Clan Book
- Eupraxus - Immortal Sinners
- Gulikan - Bloodlines: The Legendary
- Kallisti - Invictus: Covenant Book
- Kinnaree - Ancient Bloodlines
- Malintzin - Shadows over Mexico
- Maxtla - Shadows over Mexico
- Mortifiers of Flesh - Lancea Sanctum: Covenant Book
- Murales - Shadows over Mexico
- Nelapsi - Bloodlines: The Hidden
- Platina - Shadows over Mexico
- Septimi - Ancient Bloodlines
- Spina - Invictus: Covenant Book
- Toreador - Vampire: The Requiem
- Xiao - Bloodlines: The Chosen
- Zelani - Carthians: Covenant Book
- Xiao - Bloodlines: The Chosen
Custom Bloodlines
- The de la Cruz - A dedicated lineage of Diablerist hunters.
- Serein - A proud lineage known to have leashed their Beast and gained power from the deed, these Harvesters radiate a calm of absolute self-confidence bordering on serenity, fueled by their inner arrogance.
- Children of Achelous - Inheriting the curse of the Sirens, this Bloodline travels the world, trying to balance both beauty and beast. (Currently in the approvals/creation pocess)
- Castigatores - A lineage who carries a philosophy of perfection of the soul through destruction of the body. A paradoxical blend of degenerates and ascetics who strive to perfect the world around them.
- Yeh Jing Wei - A proud lineage from China that is rumored to be able to heal the most grievious of wounds with but a touch. In Ancient times those of this bloodline were sought after guardians and protectors.
Family Bloodlines
For bloodlines that do not have the mechanical benefits of the four disciplines or have to be Avus'd into. These bloodlines are ones that any PC can be a member of with permission of that Bloodline OOC.
- La Maison Du Renard - A Minor House recently formalised, breaking off from the lineage of Baroness Khalia. Founded by a French Spina commonly known as Le Renard Gris, this House is devoted to honouring the old tradtions of the First & Second Estates through civility, noblesse oblige and the careful patronage of the mortal herds and its endeavours. This House is based in Le Mans, France, but recently sent an expeditionary presence to Australia to expand the family's influence.
Who's Who
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Daeva Inspirations
- Brother Justin - A man who is to be obey by his raw personal presence, incredible manipulation of those around him and incredible strength. Brother Justin showcases the power of Majesty by pulling upon the emotions of those around him, even through a radio !
- Samantha Jones - Few could doubt Samantha personal appeal, incredible looks and sulty sexual appeal as anything but a Daeva finesse displays of Majesty. Outspoken, confident, manipulative and very self obsessed. Samantha is worth a look simply for her comments !
- Spike - A brutish warrior with the heart of a poet. Spike showcases the Daeva's raw power of physical violence and the heart of passion that flows within their veins.
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