                                   DIDICI



   By Nadine Edwards

   A shadow community who dedicate their existence to study and/or
   research. They have no interest in politics and its Kindred
   equivalent. They hide themselves in the shadow of others. In other
   words, scientists become undead to continue their research while
   others less capable protect and front for them.

   There are two levels of Didici, the true Didici (The Hidden ones) and
   the lesser Didici (Researchers) plus ghouls (Assistants). The
   Researchers and the Assistants work to provide finances, facilities,
   materials and assistance for The Hidden ones. Other Kindred will
   generally only come into contact with the Researchers and Assistants
   who are always looking for opportunities to finance future research
   and looking into mortal endeavours for new developments of interest).

   A new Didici will be sponsored to join the clan if she has shown that
   her work is of intellectual quality which has come to the notice of
   current members. A Childe is given the stratus of a Hidden One when
   she has proven that she has a brilliant future by continuing her
   achievements otherwise she will sink to the ranks of the Researchers.
   One time wonders are quickly demoted. Occasionally a Researcher has
   again risen to the ranks of the Hidden Ones but it is not usual.

   Background: Only brilliant minds are chosen to join this tight group
   who covet their secrecy. A Didici will sponsor a single mortal in an
   endeavour which in time is judged. If the mortal's work shows a high
   level of brilliance then they will be accepted. There are few members
   of the Hidden Ones in any one location but they remain in close
   contact using the latest technology.

   The only time they are likely to interfere with other clans is when it
   threatens their work on the work of mortals who are under their
   sponsorship.

   Character creation: Didici have scientific concepts. Mental attributes
   are of primary importance along with Knowledge's (Science and Medicine
   primarily) to these high brows. They make alliances with individuals,
   not clans, because they are anti politics.

   Disciplines: Sombra, Obfuscate, Dominate

   Weaknesses: Didici love the latest technology and will go to extreme
   lengths to obtain it. They are also very like Toreador's in that they
   can become transfixed by a line of thought or research possibility to
   the exclusion of all else.

   View Sombra discipline.
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