Ravnos
The
Ravnos are a
fictional clan of
vampires, from
White Wolf's
Vampire: The Masquerade books and
role-playing games. Unlike most vampires, the Ravnos are associated with neither the
Camarilla nor the
Sabbat; much of the Ravnos symbology is
Middle Eastern and
Asian, and the
organization is centered in
India. In
Europe, these vampires are associated with
Gypsies. Their symbol is a pointed
cross. White Wolf states, "The Ravnos ply the
devil's deals...and woe to those...unable to pay the hidden costs...Ravnos...break [their] word at will." (
VtM3 -- p.96) Even when compared to other vampires, Ravnos are not especially
honorable; they are often compulsive
gamblers and
liars. They are capable of causing
magical illusions.
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