Amphivena
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Amphivena is the unique Discipline of the Gorgons, an ancient bloodline of Kindred who claim descent from Medusa's handmaidens.
Named for the Amphisbaena, the two-headed snake created from Medusa's blood, Amphivena grants Gorgons control of snakes and draws on the bloodline's serpentine origins to strengthen their bodies, as well as enhancing certain Ventrue powers.
[edit] Powers
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Serpentine Rapport - the Gorgon gains an intuitive understanding of snakes, granted some permanent bonuses when dealing with them and granting benefits to ghouled snakes.
- Serpentine Union - by projecting her mystical power into a snake and then swallowing it, the Gorgon gains enhanced senses, augmented physical powers and the ability to transmute the snake into Vitae and back again.
- Arms of the Amphisbaena - the Gorgon can partially transform her hands into the heads of snakes, granting various benefits in combat.
- Medusa's Venom - the Gorgon transforms some of her Vitae into a mystical poison that can affect Kindred as well as mortals. Extra experience points may be spent to learn variations on this poison.
- Body of the Gorgon - the vampire takes on the traditional monstrous serpentine form of the Gorgon, making her able to spray poison and greatly enhancing her use of certain Dominate powers.
[edit] References
- VTR: Circle of the Crone, pp. 186-188
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