Bestial Insight

Bestial Insight is a homebrew mechanic which evolved from similar loose concepts discussed among our player group. It is any sort of instinct derived from some aspect of a Kindred's beast and how it in turn relates to other beasts. There is a bit of a philosophy to it, and one could argue that any information derived from blood sorcery or disciplines would also qualify as a type of Bestial Insight.

But the purpose of this mechanic is to give both Players and the Storyteller a way of articulating base, animalistic understandings or instincts in terms of power, desire, or need rather than the more sophisticated politics or sciences of Man. While this sort of information may also be gleaned with sorcery or disciplines, this mechanic in and of itself does not draw on any such ability.

Rolling for Bestial Insight
To roll for Bestial Insight:


 * 1) Spend a point of Willpower or a Bestial Insight point (built up from rolled over Willpower) and roll your character's Wits + Blood Potency.
 * 2) The Storyteller will privately message you the results of your roll.
 * 3) You can have as many Bestial Insight points up to your total Willpower rating. After Willpower and BI are maxed, players cannot build up any further BI.

Examples of Bestial Insight

 * Recognizing another Kindred on sight.
 * Gaining insight into base aspects of another's beast, i.e. clan tendencies or weaknesses.
 * Realizing that another Kindred is older or stronger than you.
 * Instincts or side effects of Lashing.
 * Blood Sympathy

Source: Homebrew inspired by various mechanics in Masquerade and Requiem iterations.