Generation
Ruyter took a step back, baring his ivory teeth in a grimace. His brow was furrowed, but no sweat came. "Damn you! " he hissed. "I know your lineage, creature! You are the childe of that weak-blooded fool Pierre L'Imbecile! How is it that you..." he broke off abruptly, and leaned back as if trying to find shelter. But his neck would not shift away, and his gaze remained locked with - almost impaled by the Malkavian's cold stare.
"Communion brings one closer to our Dark Father," Anatole said in a quiet tone. His eyes flared with a shrouded glow. "Through his Blood, steadfastness - and insight. Here, allow me to share such glory with you."
Plain and simple, this Background represents your generation - the purity of your blood, and your proximity to the First Vampire. A high Generation rating may represent a powerful sire or a decidedly dangerous taste for diablerie. If you don't take any dots in this Trait, you begin play as a 13th- generation vampire. See p. 139 for further information on generations and what part they play.
1 Dot = 12th generation: 11 blood pool, can spend 1 blood point per turn.
2 Dots = 11th generation: 12 blood pool, can spend 1 blood point per turn.
3 Dots = 10th generation: 13 blood pool, can spend 1 blood point per turn.
4 Dots = Ninth generation: 14 blood pool, can spend 2 blood points per turn.
5 Dots = Eighth generation: 15 blood pool, can spend 3 blood points per turn.
