Askurgan Trueblades Background Tables

Source: Predators and Prey (out of print)

Inheritors of ancient martial traditions, the Askurgan Trueblades refuse to succumb to the worst excesses of their bloodlust.

Instead, these monk-like vampires attempt to exclusively feast upon the gore of monsters, channelling its primal power while resisting the lure of animal madness. Initiates to the order choose new names upon joining, drawn from the annals of the Askurga Renkai - a means of breaking with their old indulgences and embracing a more puritan existence. That said, all vampires hunger for glory to some extend, and many Askurgans adopt titles that speak to some great deed or worthy kill they have made.

Askurgan Trueblades Names

D10	First Name	D10	Last Name
1	Mora-Kalat	1	Jansuri
2	Draketh	2	Amberfang
3	Târok	3	The Red Victor
4	Lauka	4	Sekuji
5	Důrom	5	Slayer of the Great Tuskadrake
6	Kazural	6	Of the Scarlet Scimitars
7	Xera-Yesuj	7	Tokura
8	Yutora	8	Naka
9	Viras-Nadath	9	Bane of Titans
10	Atalu	10	The Blade of Dusk

Askurgan Trueblades Origins

D6	Origin
1	Red Mercy: A grim duty follows these vampires; a fellow initiate of the order has become a monster by freely indulging their thirst, and must be put down.
2	Favoured Prey: Having identified a specific type of beast as the most worthy quarry, these vampires have trained extensively to overcome them.
3	Outcasts from the Brood: These vampires were once of the Avengorii dynasty, but were either exiled or left voluntarily for refusing to indulge their monstrous aspects.
4	Slipping Discipline: Though these undead try to keep to the enlightened tenets of their order, their bloodthirst is becoming increasingly more difficult to control.
5	Full-blooded Zealots: This warband are fanatical worshippers of Nagash, and use their dark faith to strengthen their self-control.
6	Fate of the Forebears: As well as hunting the great monsters of Ghur, these warriors seek out lost knowledge concerning the Askurga Renkai and their fate.

Askurgan Trueblades Leader Background

D6	Background
1	Indulgent Youth: In the past, this vampire gave free rein to their most bloodthirsty excesses. They now seek a quiet unlife of martial discipline and solitude.
2	Dynastic Tragedy: This vampire's former bloodline was all but destroyed from within by their curse, fuelling their hatred of the inner beast.
3	A Cut Above: Having studied many ancient fighting techniques of the Askurga Renkai, this warrior's strikes are extremely difficult to counter.
4	Heart of the Beast: Spurred on by their blood lust, this warrior was once brought to the very edge of monstrous devolution. Since then, they have developed a greater humility.
5	Murderously Serene: Never will this vampire raise their voice or snarl in disgust:** even as they brutally tear an enemy to shreds.
6	Wandering Legend: This warrior's monster-hunting exploits across Thondia and beyond have seen them enter the campfire tales of various Ghurish peoples.