Malkavian

Malkavains are an enigmatic and deeply disturbed group of Cainites. Due to their inherent clan weakness every last one of them is irredeemably insane in some form or another. Among the kindred, some attribute their insanity to a curse of the blood forced upon them by Caine himself, while the Lunatics themselves actually call it a special blessing, a gift of insight.
The mortal mind collapses as it goes through the Malkavian the embrace, and the resulting vampire is a being forever changed by the experience. From the moment they are created, Malkavians begin to suffer from at least one derangement that can never be permanently overcome. Their insanity can be temporarily fought with Willpower, but madness is never far away and as a result their members are unpredictable at best.
Throughout history, members of the clan have assumed the roles of seers and oracles among kindred and kine, eerie figures bound by strange compulsions and the ability to perceive what others cannot. They are also notorious pranksters whose "jokes" range from silly to sadistic. Against all odds, however, the children of Malkav are among the oldest surviving vampiric lineages. They are one of the 13 original Cainite clans and can trace back their history to times preceding the biblical Deluge. They were also among the founders of the powerful Camarilla, and are widely known as one of its pillars in modern nights.

Major organizations

Camarilla

Encompassed species

• Vampire