Abombwe is a Discipline practised by the Akunanse Legacy of the Laibon and the mysterious Bonsam bloodline of the Dark Ages. Abombwe utilizes the vampire's close connection to and control over their own Beasts (and that of others), as well as channel the Beast's power for various purposes.
Overview[]
The Beast, for the Akunanse, is not so fearful as it is for European vampires. Akunanse are less burdened by knowledge of sin and its accompanying guilt, and thus are more receptive to the urges of their Beasts, demonstrating admirable control over it – a control that is learned through hard experience and communion in the wastes.
Abombwe is almost never taught to European Cainites, who usually have difficulty working with their Beast in such a manner. The Discipline's common use by "Laibon" in the Dark Medieval period strongly suggests that it was the Akunanse or Bonsam who came to Europe.
It resembles both Protean and the Beast-affecting powers of Animalism, betraying the Gangrel heritage of the Akunanse.
In Vampire: The Dark Ages 20th Anniversary Edition, Abombwe originates from the primal darkness. The Bonsam bloodline was first introduced here; the relationship between the Akunanse and the Bonsam (if there even is one) remains unclear.
Official Abilities[]
Included below are the official powers described in supplements for Vampire: The Masquerade and Dark Ages: Vampire. Sources are described below in the order they were printed.
Standard Powers[]
- [1]
- Predator's Communion: Learn of the presence and relative strength of any beasts near you.
- [2]
- [3]
- [4]
- Power from Darkness: Focus the Beast's power into specific parts of your body for a variety of effects. Alternative names: Beast-Channel or Devil-Channel.
- [5]
- Predator's Transformation: Assume the shape of a predatory animal you have killed. Alternative name: Taking the Skin.
Advanced Powers[]
- [6]
- Predator's Mastery: Intimidate a creature into obeying you.
- Incarnate Darkness: (V20DA) Infuse oneself with the darkness and become the ultimate predator.
References[]
^ Level 1
Predator's Communion | Dark Ages Companion | Pg. 97 |
Predator's Communion | Dark Ages Storytellers Companion | Pg. 36 |
Predator's Communion | Kindred of the Ebony Kingdom | Pg. 97 |
Predator's Communion | Vampire: The Dark Ages 20th Anniversary Edition | Pg. 189 |
^ Level 2
Taming the Beast | Dark Ages Companion | Pg. 97 |
Taming the Beast | Dark Ages Storytellers Companion | Pg. 36 |
Invoking the Beast | Kindred of the Ebony Kingdom | Pg. 98 |
Invoking the Predator | Vampire: The Dark Ages 20th Anniversary Edition | Pg. 189 |
^ Level 3
Whistling up the Beast | Dark Ages Companion | Pg. 97 |
Whistling up the Beast | Dark Ages Storytellers Companion | Pg. 36 |
Unseen Hibernation | Kindred of the Ebony Kingdom | Pg. 98 |
Unseen Hibernation | Vampire: The Dark Ages 20th Anniversary Edition | Pg. 189 |
^ Level 4
Devil-Channel | Dark Ages Companion | Pg. 97 |
Devil-Channel | Laws of Elysium | Pg. 148 |
Beast-Channel | Dark Ages Storytellers Companion | Pg. 37 |
Devil-Channel | Kindred of the Ebony Kingdom | Pg. 98 |
Power from Darkness | Vampire: The Dark Ages 20th Anniversary Edition | Pg. 190 |
^ Level 5
Taking the Skin | Dark Ages Companion | Pg. 97 |
Taking the Skin | Laws of Elysium | Pg. 148-149 |
Taking the Skin | Dark Ages Storytellers Companion | Pg. 37 |
Predator's Transformation | Kindred of the Ebony Kingdom | Pg. 99 |
Preadtor's Transformation | Vampire: The Dark Ages 20th Anniversary Edition | Pg. 190 |
^ Level 6
Predator's Mastery | Dark Ages Companion | Pg. 98 |
Predator's Mastery | Dark Ages Storytellers Companion | Pg. 38 |
Incarnate Darkness | Vampire: The Dark Ages 20th Anniversary Edition | Pg. 191 |
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