The Volgirre
Toreador Bloodline
Recontextualized for V5 by Claire DeLune, Revision 1
The Degenerates have been a pillar of the appearances (which they often have a
Camarilla since its very inception, but not knack for doing) in order to keep things on
all of the Rose have called the Ivory Tower the down low. This new blank slate isn’t
their home. Many of the most barbed quite as clean of viscera as they’d like
among them had moved to the Sabbat, though: Elders in the Camarilla, including
where their more gruesome takes on art in whichever city they move to, keep a
were tolerated, or even appreciated in a way detailed record of who each Volgirre used to
that more humane kindred could not. Now, be, and are more than willing to tear up
the Sabbat is ash, and many have clamored their pardon should they take the smallest
to make their way back in. step out of line. Or rather, if any step can be
pinned on them.
Thankfully for the descendants of
Baron Volgirre, they had a way in. Of the Volgirre in the Camarilla,
Centuries ago, when Madame Guil became there are clearly two camps. The first have
Justicar, she had an agreement signed; a earnestly decided to leave the past behind
loophole allowing the Volgirre membership them. Leaving the sculpted corpses and the
should they ever decide to turn a new leaf. blood-painted canvases behind is a cost, but
they recognize that their founder’s
Nowadays, the bloodline is
obsession was the cause of his demise, and
begrudgingly tolerated within the
they’ve learned from his mistakes.
Camarilla’s ranks, but they live on a knife’s
edge. The elders are far too eager to pin The second group isn’t so honest.
them for callous murders and petty The Camarilla had been an enemy
betrayals, which in all due fairness they throughout their unlife, and this loophole is
may have committed. nothing but an opportunity to hide
amongst enemy ranks. These Volgirre
intercept any files on them when moving
cities, change appearances and do whatever
Who are the Volgirre? else they can to muddy the waters. They
Who a Volgirre is tonight and who they wait patiently until the Sabbat rises once
used to be are two very different people— again, at which point they’ll be well
quite literally? The iron clad contract that positioned to strike from within. Very few
allows these Hedonists a way back in also if any Volgirre are granted the right to sire
asks them to change their names and within the Camarilla, and so those who are
embraced into the Bloodline are usually
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done so outside of the Traditions, and are the mortal families of his many victims.
treated no better than their Sires. Whether or not Guil had anything to do
with her Sire’s demise is anyone’s guess.
Then, there exist the Volgirre that
She’s not telling.
never left the Sabbat at all. Few in number
as is their Sect, they pursue their arts of Rumor has it that she was a feared
slaughter and mayhem with impunity until Anarch and frequent diablerist for centuries,
the authorities come knocking. If Philippe but little historical evidence exists pointing
Volgirre chose to go out in a blaze of glory, to Madame Guil remains, likely by her
they too can pursue their beauty to the design. What is known however is that in
grave. That said, those who know of their the midst of the French Revolution, she
way back into the Camarilla hold it in their earned her place into Francois Villon’s
minds, either as a trump card or as a worst- court, adopting the identity of Madame
case scenario. Guil for the first time. She’s proven herself
instrumental in the rebuilding of the
Finally, there are few Anarchs
French Camarilla following the Revolution,
belonging to the bloodline. A few may exist;
and eventually earned her place as
ex-Sabbat who couldn’t stomach crawling
Toreador Justicar.
back to the Ivory Tower, Volgirre who blew
their chance at a new unlife (or were It was during this time that the
wrongfully accused). A few may have been agreement was signed, allowing childer of
sired amongst the Anarchs, but they are Volgirre to take up a new identity in the
unlikely to know much about their heritage. Camarilla should they so choose. In many
ways, it reflected what Guil herself had
done, and the Ivory Tower had profited
from it immensely. Many of her Sire’s other
History of the Volgirre childer had found homes in the ever-cruel
Sabbat, but some may be capable of
Baron Philippe Volgirre was a ruthless redemption and could become assets. It was
tyrant, even prior to his embrace by Helena. her unnatural charm and natural
It’s unknown whether he inherited her taste ruthlessness that the made other higher ups
for the offal arts, or if he already practised relent. This agreement has stayed on the
the craft in secret, but his name lives on in down low until a decade ago, when an
kindred history as one of the most depraved unprecedented number of Volgirre tried to
Toreador to ever exist. flee the crumbling Sabbat.
He had embraced a few childer, but In recent years, Madame Guil has
the most notable one by far is the woman vanished. Some in the Camarilla have
who would later become the face of the labeled her a traitor (of course they would)
bloodline: Madame Guil. She was the last and have stated that this should void the
victim of Volgirre’s sadistic “art”, but agreement. Others have blamed the
managed to escape the night he was Beckoning or other reasons. Nobody is sure.
dragged out of his haven to face the sun by
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Disciplines they want, the Volgirre often need it to stay
in the court’s good graces and survive. The
The Volgirre are a bloodline of Toreador, ability to terrify or enthrall can be
and thus have innate affinities for the gifts especially horrific when paired with the
of Auspex, Celerity and Presence. That said, gruesome artwork the Volgirre have been
there have been known occurances of known to produce.
Volgirre having learned the arts of Protean
and Dominate from their time in the
Sabbat, which gives them a much more Shifts in the Blood: From their time in
aggressive and hostile spin. the Sabbat, many Volgirre have gained a
knack for transforming the flesh, and it is
possible that in some cases this may have
Auspex: When elders watch your every mutated their innate talents. Should the
move, it can be useful to meet their gaze Storyteller allow it, members of the
and match their scrutiny. The less humane Volgirre can replace Celerity by Protean as
Volgirre use this to cover their tracks and an In-Clan Discipline. Alternatively, they
eliminate evidence that can be traced back might purchase Protean as a fourth In-Clan
to them. Others more attuned to Camarilla Discipline as a four-point merit at the
politics can instead use this tool to gauge Storyteller’s preference.
peoples’ frustrations towards them. A lot of
elders are willing to pay if it means getting
the embarrassment that is the Volgirre out Changelog, Revision 1
of their sight.
• Fixed minor formatting errors in the
document.
Celerity: Both in the Sabbat and the • Removed the Dark Secret flaw from the
Camarilla, the Volgirre can often find Clean Slate: The Ticket merit.
themselves on the run, in which case • Added a new Clean Slate: Set Up merit
unnatural speed becomes a saving grace. to represent Anarch or other ex-
Camarilla Volgirre as requested.
Furthermore, one skilled in this Discipline
• Changed the Deceitful Guile merit to
can become a great enforcer for the
Treacherous Guile to imply treason
Camarilla while still indulging in the base
rather than deceit. Also added a Major
sadism that earned the bloodline its Boon and Adversary flaw to fix the
reputation. Who knows, perhaps you may balancing.
one day reach the rank of Justicar yourself.
Acknowledgments
Presence: Manipulation is the name of the Thank you to Drac, Sneckromancer and
game, especially when you’re balanced on a Banana for their constructive suggestions,
razor’s edge. While all Toreador can charm and other members of the V5 discord
or intimidate their way into getting what #homebrew channel for their support!
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THE BLACK SHEEP OF THE IVORY TOWER
(Toreador Bloodline)
T he Volgirre’s bloodsoaked reputation is antithetical to the image the
Camarilla wants to project, but their stubborn adherence to laws and
agreements have let these Degenerates back in—as long as they
behave.
Not everyone is happy to see the prodigal sons and daughters of Clan
Toreador return from the Sabbat. A black stain on the ivory tower, they
are often kept out of the limelight by elders, both via generous bribes and
dire threats.
Unlife as a Volgirre in a post-Sabbat era is all about living on a knife’s edge
although for some, this is a rare chance at a clean slate, provided they can
truly leave their visceral and inhumane past behind.
Dark Secret (••) flaw, take the
• On a knife’s edge regard. Finally, elders in the
Camarilla tolerate your Despised (••) flaw.
The Volgirre are known for their
presence, and will even grant
cruelty, but you are struggling
you a minor boon in exchange Set Up: You were given a
to leave that behind. When you
for your discretion once per chance to join the Camarilla, but
gain a stain for a cruel act such
story. This might be a small it was taken away just as quickly.
as killing, you can choose to
haven well outside of the city Whether it was your fault or not,
gain an additional stain as you
limits, a bit of hush money, etc. you’ve spread the word that the
reflect on your actions. By doing
If you stir up trouble in the city, Ivory Tower arranged your fall,
so, you gain 2 extra dice for
they will want it back with making you a symbol of the
your Remorse roll at the end of
interest. Sect’s oppressive behavior. Gain
the session (if any).
Status (•••) Anarch or Sabbat.
•• Clean Slate (Choose One) The Ticket: You remain in the You also gain +2 dice when
Sabbat, however you have attempting to dissuade
heard the rumors of the neonates of any Sect from
Fresh Face: You left the Sabbat agreement, and have made working with the Camarilla by
behind for the Camarilla. You plans to jump ship. You’ve telling your story (made-up or
were told to choose a new made contact with an elder in not). Word of what you’ve been
identity, granting you the Mask the Camarilla who can vouch for saying has reached your old Sect,
(••) background in regards to you, gaining them as a Mawla giving you the Shunned (•):
both mortals and Kindred. Your (•••). If you ever decide to Camarilla flaw.
past self is known by higher ups exercise this option, you gain
in the Camarilla, and may come the Fresh Face merit above, but
back to haunt you. You also gain you also turn old allies into
the Dark Secret (••) flaw in this enemies. Instead of taking the
••• Marbled Flesh out, the agreement allowing the
Volgirre into the Camarilla
Some Volgirre gained the talent
would possibly become null,
to shape flesh from their time in
throwing them to the wolves.
the Sabbat. You’ve inherited
Not you however, as you would
this, making it easier to disguise
be handsomely rewarded for
yourself or your crines. By doing
bringing this to light. Hinting to
a Rouse Check, you may change
this evidence gives you +2 to
your appearance or that of a
persuade and intimidate checks
corpse (non-Kindred) as per the
to all interested parties (Volgirre,
Appearance section of the
Camarilla elders who dislike
Vicissitude power. Note that
them, jealous Sabbat, etc) when
this does not use up an
demanding for favors, although
Attribute point or count as one
if you repeat this on the same
change if you have the
individual, they may demand
Vicissitude power.
answers. Should you ever
choose to disclose this
•••• Provocative Artist information, you immediately
You’ve made yourself a name in get Status (••••): Camarilla
the world of art as an artist regardless of your past
with… unusual tastes. You gain allegiance, in addition to a Major
the Fame (•••) merit, much to Boon from a high-ranking
the ire of the local Camarilla. Toreador. Other Volgirre are
Once per story, if you can displeased with you, giving you
conceive a way to turn a crime an Adversary (•).
scene or masquerade breach
into an art exhibit or
performance of some sort, it is
immediately accepted by the
public as such, even if the
gruesome event is ongoing. The
authorities might have a
different opinion however, and
will need further convincing not
covered by this merit.
••••• Treacherous Guile
Nobody knows the truth of what
happened to Madame Guil, but
you do. Not only do you know
that she did indeed betray the
Camarilla to abscond with an old
lover in the Sabbat, you have
evidence proving it! If this got
