Idealist
Archetype
The Idealist believes — truly, madly, deeply — in some higher goal or morality. The object of his idealism may be something as pragmatic as the Camarilla’s eventual triumph or as amorphous as the ultimate good, but the belief is there. Idealists are frequently either very new to the Blood or very old, and many seek
Golconda as the final expression of their idealism. In the meantime, an Idealist tries to reconcile his beliefs with the demands of vampiric existence, often acting contrary to his self-interest in doing so.
— Regain a point of Willpower any time an action in pursuit of your ideals furthers your goals and brings your ideal closer to fruition.
Regain Willpower
Regain a point of Willpower any time an action in pursuit of your ideals furthers your goals and brings your ideal closer to fruition
Also in M20 p. 270 — text differs from V20 (49%)
Cowards accept what is. You know how much better things will be once the flaws in the system have been purged. Guided by a great ideal – spiritual devotion, political philosophy, scientific theory, compassionate humanity – you refuse to remain shackled by defeatism. Your Ideal is correct. You know this to be true. Now is the time to bring it about. Once you do, everyone else will see just how wrong they’ve been… and how right you are.
Conviction is your life’s blood. Whether you’re a scientist chasing inspiration, a theorist assured that this theory cannot fail, a religious devotee, or some other sort of Idealist, you possess near-unshakable faith in your ideal – the kind of faith that shapes reality.
Like most fanatics, though, you’re Dogmatic to a fault. Blind to any potential flaws, you’ll fight – sometimes literally
– to assure the truth of your beliefs. All mages are idealists to a point; in your case, though, this devotion seems stifling. When (not if, when) reality falls short of your ideals, you might wind up depressed, violent, or – as with many Marauders – insane.
– Regain Willpower when your beliefs are tested to the breaking point yet do not fail.
Also in W20 p. 490 — text differs from V20 (67%)
The Idealist believes in a higher goal or morality. The object of his idealism may vary, from a specific code of honor to a noble ambition to a simple benevolent philosophy. Some Idealists are naïve or foolish, while others are inspiring leaders, able to stir the hearts of other werewolves with the justness of their cause. Many Garou Idealists have beliefs highly influenced by those of their tribe.
— Regain a point of Willpower any time an action in pursuit of your ideals furthers your goals and brings your vision closer to fruition.
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Other Factions
- Camarilla vampire/faction/sect/the-camarilla
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Tribes & Fera
- Visionary werewolf/faction/camp/visionary