THE GANGREL †   Of all vampires, the gangrel are perhaps closest to their inner nature.  These nomadic loners spurn the constraints of society, preferring the comfort of the wilderness.  How they avoid the wrath of werewolves is unknown; perhaps it has something to do with the fact that the Gangrel are themselves shape shifters.  When a mortal speaks of a vampire changing into a  wolf or a bat she is probably speaking of a Gangrel. Like the Brujah, Gangrel are fierce warriors; unlike the Brujah, Gangrel ferocity does not stem from anarchic rage, but from  animalistic instinct.  Gangrel have a keen understanding of the beast in their souls, and prefer to spend their nights in communion with the animals when they so emulate. The Gangrel has a weakness, bloodlust.  Gangrels are tainted by beasts within, and over time can develop animal features, such as cat eyes, fur, or bat like snouts and ears.  In any event Gangrel often find it difficult to spare the wounded or beaten foes.         Back to The EDGE page