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Who ar e the Daughter s of Cacophony?

Singer s and Musicians, Oper a Divas and Punk Rocker s,
Per for mer s, Public speaker s and Poets: all of these and
more find their place among the r anks of the Sirens ? so
called because of the hypnotic power inherent in their
voices. This bloodline isn?t widely known, but when
people meet one, they can be hard to for get. The typical
view from without is of the Daughter s as purely singer s,
and also purely Female. While this may hold tr ue for a
good major ity of them (and indeed, r umour s of a pur ge of
the Males many year s ago continue to circulate, despite a
number of known Males in the group), it isn?t the whole
stor y. As with most groups in Kindred society, they are
more diver se than they can appear from the outside
looking in.
The Bloodline is attr acted to those with power ful and
memor able voices, to those who know how to use that
voice to create something beautiful. There are a great
many singer s that fill the r anks, but that is not the extent
of them. Speech wr iter s and or ator s also fill their
number s, and famously the Whip to the Pr ince of
Barcelona hails from the Daughter s ? whilst their
sopr ano leaves much to be desired, their honeyed
words have helped keep the peace on a number of
occasions.
Exactly how the Daughter s of Cacophony came into
being and to what pur pose is unknown, which
consider ing the relatively young age of the Bloodline
is a myster y unto itself ? how is it that no one knows
the fir st of this line, when it is barely Two Hundred
year s young and it?s Elder s are still around? Why is it
that despite a number of sur face similar ities to the
Malkavians, they often have more in common with
the local Toreador or Br ujah? When the Sirens are
not listening, kindred talk of exper iments, of forced
attempts to break young minds dur ing the advent of
Psychoanalysis. Some of the ver y Par anoid talk of
the Daughter s being created by a weapon, but most
who hear these stor ies laugh them off ? after all who
would suspect the har mless songstresses of
anything so dark?
One thing is for cer tain, whatever was behind their
or iginal creation has created something unique, a
group bound together by more than just shared
blood. Each of the Sirens is always attuned to the
melodies that follow the bloodline around, that
constantly per vade their ever y waking moment. This
tune binds them together, keeps them on the same
rhythm, and if the stor ies are to be believed, keeps
them singing from the same Hymn sheet.
Disciplines
Dominate: The Daughter s are used to being able to
get what they want, and whilst it is a stereotype,
there are still a fair few Diva?s within the bloodline.
Whilst the Sirens would r arely think they use it as
the Malkavians do, the use of Dementation is
common in the group as they use it to create
vir tuoso per for mances that leave the audience
enr aptured. None would admit it, but occasionally
they have to resor t to memor y alter ing power s to
cover up a per for mance they feel is less than stellar.
Obfuscate: Fame has its downsides - when ever yone
knows who you are, getting some Pr ivacy and time
to your self can be a real blessing. The Sirens use this
to get a little bit of Peace and quiet, to limit exter nal
distr action (they have enough as it is), and be able to
pass unknown among the masses. The ability to
watch other ar tists unknown, or spy on prospective
employer s to work out what they want gives them a
good amount of lever age in any bar gaining.
Pr esence: Presence comes as natur ally to the Sirens
as dr inking blood. Natur al attention seeker s and
per for mer s, they?re not above using a little bit of
extr a power to enhance their per for mance and create
the per fect mood for them to bask in. As well as more
public displays, they also cr ave intimate connections,
deliver ing a one to one show is not unheard of and is
a great way to really dazzle someone. Finally, for
ever y Oper atic Diva or Lounge singer, you?ll find a
number of Punk, Goth and Rock singer s in the mix,
Presence?s ability to create different and more
unner ving atmospheres also see use.
Sensor y Depr ivation
If the Daughter s of Cacophony are a Malkavian
Bloodline, then why don?t they always have
Auspex? The exact nature and or igins of the
Sirens are lost to time, with no one wanting to
take the Credit (or blame) for their genesis, and
no one knowing who exactly was the fir st of the
bloodline. Regardless of their tr ue Histor y,
they?ve often identified closely with the Lunatics
and they cer tainly seem to share a lot in common
with them in ter ms of their Bane and the ur ges
of the blood.
But that isn?t always the case, and the lack of
Auspex shows how the blood can deviate from its
source given enough of a push. Whilst the gain of
Presence fits most of them down to the ground, a
Daughter is free to keep Auspex as an in- clan
discipline if they prefer.
Bane: Fugue St ate
While there is significant debate as to the tr ue
parentage of the bloodline, what is accepted is that
wherever they came from, they brought a little bit of
madness with them. Often sur facing in the for m of
Manias, obsessions and par anoia due to the near
constant voices they hear, the Beast r ises in them,
these mental Der angements will come to the sur face
in whatever for m the player chooses. Unlike the
Malkavians, the Daughter s don?t embr ace as often
from those with these afflictions in life, but a cer tain
amount of instability always manifests in them after
Death.
When the Char acter Rolls a Bestial Failure or a
Compulsion, their cur se comes to the fore. Suffer a
penalty equal to your char acter ?s Bane Sever ity to
one categor y of dice pools (Physical, Social, or
Mental) for the entire scene. This is in addition to
any penalties incur red by Compulsions.
You and the Stor yteller decide the type of penalty
and the exact nature of the char acter ?s affliction
dur ing char acter creation
Compulsion: Delusion
While the Sirens don?t typically opt for the
extr asensor y gifts of the Malkavians, some par t of
them is still attuned to the ether. For the Malkavians
this manifests as visions and possible tr uths, for the
Daughter s of Cacophony this delusion is purely
auditor y, with melodies and voices plaguing their
senses making it nigh impossible to concentr ate.
While the fugue is always with them, in times of
stress it becomes over whelming to them. What is
ver y str ange is how when a groups of them
congregate together, they?ve been known to hear
the same songs?
While still functional, the vampire?s mind and
perceptions are distr acted and impaired. They
receive a two- dice penalty to rolls involving
Dexter ity, Manipulation, Composure, and Wits as
well as on rolls to resist ter ror frenzy, for one scene.
Discipline Power s
Dominate
Level 2
Dementation:
Amalgam: Obuscate 2
While this is not a new Power, the Sirens tend to use
it differently. Rather than just engaging in
conver sation, they deliver their own par ticular
br and of madness via their song. It is not
uncommon to see people weeping after an
especially impassioned Per for mance. This other wise
behaves identically to the mainstream power and
can be used in the same way when appropr iate.
Level 5
The Banshees Wail:
Amalgam: Presence 2
Each Siren has their own way of using this power, for
some it is a shr iek, other s a high note or a low growl.
Regardless of their vocal stylings, the results are the
same. The noise causes both living beings and
inanimate objects to shake and r upture, Bleeding
eyes, Noses and Ear s are common outward signs, but
the damage to inter nal or gans can be catastrophic.
The ability to hear is ir relevant as this tr auma isn?t
just deafening noise ? it shakes the victims to their
core.
Cost: One Rouse check
Dice Pools: Composure + Dominate Vs Stamina +
Athletics or For titude (if possessed)
SYSTEM: The Banshee makes one Rouse check and
unleashes the power against the victim. The tar get
must be within ear shot, but only the heaviest of
cover will protect them. Objects and light cover
(Wood panels, glass) that are directly in the way will
also receive the full br unt of the force and likely
break and shatter, Heavier mater ials my cr umble
and war p and can offer a modicum of protection to
the victim at Stor yteller s discretion (Gener ally if the
victim could still hear the noise just as well as
without the cover, it won?t help). Each success of
mar gin inflicts one health level of aggr avated
damage. If using this power on an inanimate object,
the Stor yteller deter mines how many successes are
needed to completely shatter it.
Durat ion: One Tur n
 LORESHEET

T HE SI REN'S (MAL KAV I AN CHARACT ERS ONLY)

SONG
T
he Daughters of Cacophony are renowned as
extraordinary singers, with their vocal talents rarely
matched even by the most dedicated of the Toreador.
However, their talents aren?t just limited to Song, with
some members of the young bloodline using their vocal
talents for oration and other public speaking engagements.
Typically, the Sirens will find a way to exploit any situation as
long as it allows them to use their voices.
There is so much more to the Sirens than just a bloodline of
gifted entertainers, and even those that fit the stereotype will
have much more going on under the surface. Their talents are
well placed to put them squarely into many intrigues and
plots, and their ability to socialize and manipulate a situation
to their advantage rivals that of the Ventrue, Malkavians and
Toreador ? all clans they?re frequently mistaken for.
Many have made the mistake of considering the Banshees as
harmless entertainers and underestimating them, thinking of
them as vampires lost in thought and dedicated to following
their own silent song. Those that have made this mistake
vocally and publicly tend to never make that error again, after
all there is a reason that they are sometimes referred to as
Banshees.

- Ventriloquist: No one
understands how or why this
bloodline is able to pick up such a
difficult skill with no training or
practice, and yet the Daughters
manifest this talent frequently. This
allows the character to perfectly
project their voice as far as it would
normally travel and with no
noticeable outside signs ? only
Sense the Unseen can detect
anything happening. The Siren uses
the highest of either Obfuscate or
their highest rating in the Sirens
Song in the resistance roll. This
Merit can be purchased twice, with
the second purchase allowing the
user to carry on a normal
conversation at the same time.
Note, this doesn?t disguise the users
voice in any way, and appropriate
rolls must be made to mimic a
voice.
-- Star Power: You?ve put in the
work, built up a loyal following and
performed in as many venues as
you could ? now the effort has
finally paid off! You gain 4 dots to
split between Herd and Fame,
however your name and face are
well known among the Kine meaning
if you are ever exposed and your
identity or mask compromised, these
points will all be lost as well.
--- Born to Perform: While the
Banshees are almost all superb
vocalists regardless of how they
started out, some of them find the
endless music so inspiring that it
urges them to greater and greater
feats. You gain 2 dice to all
performance checks involving
Singing or Public Speaking (Choose
one), as well as being able to ignore
a single One or Ten from a Hunger
dice on these rolls.
---- Pathway to Power: The
Daughters are highly sought after in
Elysiums and Anarch gatherings the
world over ? to have one of these
fabulous singers or Orators perform
is often a real mark of Prestige and
in certain situations, bidding wars
have taken place. You?re are one
such lucky soul, not only do you gain
the equivalent of Status 3 in your
city, but also access to many of the
movers and shakers in town. Finally,
you gain either 2 minor boons (with
the different Kindred who you
successfully navigated and performed
for), or One major boon from the victor
and a dot in Adversary from the
Vampire you snubbed.
----- Finger on the Pulse: Many
people find themselves getting
emotional when listening to music or a
rousing speech, and the Siren who
has mastered this power can ensure
that everyone feels that tug on their
heartstrings. By Rousing their blood
and making a successful Charisma +
Performance roll, they can increase
the resonance of all listeners in
attendance. If using the random roll to
determine strength of Resonance,
then add the successes to the roll
number (So if Four successes were
rolled, and then the Resonance
strength check rolled a Six, this would
then be treated as a Ten). Anyone
who hunts from this audience gains
this benefit. The Siren can also
change the resonance of a single
target to a resonance type of their
choosing instead of the above effect ?
in this case the above roll is resisted
with Stamina + Composure. The
strength will always be fleeting unless
the Player wins on a Critical.