Hides the eyes of a beast"
- Sting, "Moon Over Bourbon Street"
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"The
Gangrel are wanderers, rarely staying in one place for any length of time.
In this, they differ greatly from most Kindred, who tend to find a haven
and cling to it. There are no established leaders of the clan; on the whole,
Gangrel are unconcerned with such things. Withdrawn, quiet and solemn,
they certainly keep their cards close to their chests.
This is a clan
of survivors - vampires capable of making it on their own. They do not
despise civilisation or the society of other Kindred - they simply do not
require it. They are known for their lack of concern when crossing the
lands of the Lupines (werewolves), for it is said they have friends among
the shapechangers.
The Gangrel are
themselves very capable shapeshifters, which may explain their ability
to cross the wild areas unmolested. There are no reports of them being
able to transform into anything other than wolves and bats, but there are
old tales of Gangrel elders who could achieve a mist form. Perhaps because
of this Protean discipline, their features often resemble those of animals;
indeed, some of the oldest Gangrel barely resemble human beings anymore.
The Gangrel are
closely affiliated with the Gypsies, in fact, if the stories are to be
believed, the Gypsies are the mortal descendants of the Antediluvian who
founded the Gangrel line. They are under his protection, and any Kindred
who harms or Embraces one of them will answer to him. Regardless of whether
this is true or not, Kindred are loath to harm Gypsies. Members of the
Gangrel clan are expected, through long-standing tradition, to aid the
Gypsies whenever necessary. It has been known for Gangrel to be aided by
the Gypsies as well. Certain Gangrel have adopted much from the Gypsy culture,
including mannerisms, linguistic elements and even dress." (Vampire:
The Masquerade 2nd Edition)