Through communion with the Beast, some vampires have developed a close association with the wild. This is exemplified in their mastery of Protean, the Discipline of shape changing and nature-based power. Its wielders can change their form, meld with the earth to hide from the sun (or other creatures), and perform a variety of other exotic changes on themselves. It is also the proprietary Discipline of Clan Gangrel, and its members are known for its use on their savage Requiem.
Basic Discipline Levels
• Aspect of the Predator
- The first level of Protean allows a vampire to project a supernatural mien of savage predatory ferocity. The Kindred ignores the usual relationships of Blood Potency when meeting other Kindred for the first time. The Gangrel with this Discipline reacts as if she had equal Blood Potency to all others; thus, if she fails to keep control of her own Beast (due to the Predator's Taint), she will attack the one defying her. Her Beast will never drive her to flee such a meeting.
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•• Haven of Soil
- This power allows a vampire to blend with different substances. When activated, the vampire will be able to mingle with the ground under his feet, effectively protecting her from the sunlight or any physical attacks, as her corporeal form merges with that of the material around her.
••• Claws of the Wild
- When a Kindred with this power activates Claws of the Wild, her nails grow into long, sharp talons. The claws inflict aggravated damage and offer a +1 bonus to attack pools in unarmed close combat. The vampire can also cause her toenails to grow, offering her climbing benefits.
•••• Shape of the Beast
- The Kindred can take the shape of an ordinary animal, such as a wolf or a bat. She keeps her mind and temperament and gains animal abilities, but the shape-shifting does not keep her from sunlight affliction nor daytime slumber.
••••• Body of Spirit
- A vampire can transfigure her entire body into fine mist. On her incorporeal form, she is not subject to physical attacks nor most mind attacks. The mist can float above the ground at the Kindred's normal speed, and can mold itself at the vampire's will.
