Obtenebration
The bailiwick of the Lasombra clan, the Obtenebration Discipline summons forth and shapes a strange, cloying darkness. This darkness is wholly unnatural. It mutes sound, absorbs light and sometimes seems to have a tangible substance. Some Cainites claim that this darkness is a reflection of the primordial void before Creation, while others hold that it stems from the vampire’s blotted soul.
Whatever the source, this shadow stuff is certainly terrifying to those unused to its manifestations. Any given vampire can see through her own Obtenebration darkness automatically without penalty, unless otherwise noted. Creations of other users of the Discipline are just as impenetrable to other Cainites with the power.
Occult Retests are appropriate for the Obtenebration Discipline’s powers, though shades used in a more mundane fashion (like attacking or grappling) should use the appropriate Abilities (like Brawl or Melee).
- First Basic - Shadow Play
- Second Basic - Shroud of Night
- First Intermediate - Arms of the Abyss
- Second Intermediate - Black Metamorphosis
- Advanced - Tenebrous Form