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Clanbook: Assamite

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After reading Clanbook Assamite thoroughly, I understand why these Vampires are the most feared of all Kindred. The book explains the history of the clan and its powerful code of honor, and through all this it becomes clear that the Assamites are fanatics in the truest sence of the word. All is written with an easy to read, although sometimes a bit forced shakespearian, style, and has a clear and ordered layout. The book is simply a must-have for all players and storytellers who wish to use Assamite characters in their chronicles.

Yes, this is self explanitory, if you play an Assamite this book is for you. Even the plot in this book (the history of Clan Assamite) is great. Another great thing of the book is the several disciplins added to the Assamites (from new Thuermage Disciplines to up to Quitis 8!). they also give you many characters to base your guy on such as a mercenary, psycho killer, and others. this book is a must have for all Assamites!

This clan book was everthing that a clan book should be in had extra powers and weapons that a players could learn. As well as background information on the way that the assamites are or have removing the tremere blood ritual from them.

Until The final nights bye bye

All in all, a fairly interesting book. Some good information on history and motivations of the Clan. Some even a bit surprising. However, it did leave something to be desired... Worth your while for those who play Assamite, don't bother if you don't.

I expected a lot more from this book and it let me down a lot. It's only saving grace are some surprises like Paths and character bios.

This book is from the series of Clanbook supplements for Vampire: The Masquerade RPG, detailing the Assamites - unique among the Kindred as the Vampire Clan which secretly seeks to destroy all other Vampire Clans. The pages within the book detail the origins, history, motivations, jargon and unique disciplines of this order of Assassins. Much of the text is very well done combining real and created history seamlessly. For example, the author links the Clan's activities to real world Assassin cults like the infamous Thuggees of India. I also found the sample characters and the guide to playing Assamites in a campaign very useful for newbie players. My only complaint is the lack of detail in the descriptions - I found myself flipping back constantly to the Vampire rulebook to check certain mechanics which could have been summarized for the book.

I've taken on werewolves with my Assamite. They0're the BEST clan for more experianced players. If your Chronicling for werewolves, having one or more of then unexpectadly... Meet an Assamite assassin could really screw up a capaign (if played right[GRIN]).

The first edition is definitely still worth reading. Unlike the second it contains a short description of the very beginning. The First City makes the foundation for our Jyhad. It is vital to understand the crucial role of Assamites in the world of vampires. The book includes the Khabar - essential rules for every Assamite's life. Unfortunately both had been skipped in the second edition. You also find aiming rules, special weapons, new merits&flaws and more.

I won't consider the books to editions, rather they are two volumes of the Clanbook. If you have access to it, you should read it.

This clanbook is my favorite, although it does have some faults.SOME faults.For example, I don't think it elaborates enough on where Haqim is nowadays.And why doesn't the Masquerade book mention anything about the assamites and their apparently big role in vampire history?

May the night come that the kafir not awake again, but all be killed in their hiding places, crumbled to dust and forgotten forever, and may the day come that Haqim returns to greet us rafiq and bless us for our prevail. The old Blood are too weak, and the young blood are spoiled, and go forth to spoil this Earth with their petty rivalries and their pointless battles, that only let us become stronger, as we play them as pleases us. May the day come that Kayyin returns, only to find his Childer dead, and may the day come that Haqim ends Kayyin's blasphemic existence and frees the world of his unholy presence.

Wait for the day.

Uther Algaan, Assamite Elder