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Summary: First edition is still worth reading.
Review: The first edition is definitely still worth reading. Unlike the second it contains a short description of the very beginning. The First City makes the foundation for our Jyhad. It is vital to understand the crucial role of Assamites in the world of vampires. The book includes the Khabar - essential rules for every Assamite's life. Unfortunately both had been skipped in the second edition. You also find aiming rules, special weapons, new merits&flaws and more.I won't consider the books to editions, rather they are two volumes of the Clanbook. If you have access to it, you should read it.
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Summary: Everything You Know Is Wrong.....
Review: The new CLANBOOK ASSAMITE offers a wealth of information about this often misunderstood clan, challenging many long standing assumptions. It backs off things (like the duty to destroy other vampires) that made Assamites difficult to play with non-Assamite characters. Changes from the original CLANBOOK ASSAMITE include expanded roles for female and non-Middle Eastern Assamites. The Assamite belief that they may judge (and punish) other vampires receives a noble explanation here along with the Laws of Haqim which codify such duties. The ranks and factions of Assamite society are examined (antitribu included). The three basic Assamite castes (warrior, scholar and sorcerer) receive full treatment as sub-classes with their own discipline specialties etc. The book describes the ramifications of the Schism between Ur-Shulgi's followers and those of Al-Ashrad. The features are great: MET statistics, notable Assamites, character templates, discussion of clan disciplines, new discipline variations including an Assamite Sorcery path. Now the bad news: IMO this is the hardest book in the new CLANBOOK series so far. It constantly assumes prior knowledge. For example, a summary of the Schism and explanations of terms like "Web of Knives" and "dispossessed" are only provided toward the end although they are mentioned throughout the book as if they're already familiar. Unexplained, specialized terms ("kalif") sometimes appear. (The original CLANBOOK ASSAMITE had a glossary at the beginning- an unfortunate omission here.) Ur-Shulgi and Al-Ashrad, meanwhile, are omitted from the notable Assamite section- despite mention throughout the book and despite the fact that an update of the character profiles in CHILDREN OF THE NIGHT was needed in light of the Schism. (You'd need familiarity with other books to recognize the picture of them on pg. 30.) Less scattered discussion of issues related to the Path of Blood (outlined in VtM's basic rules) would have been helpful. Some advice if this book overwhelms you: There's a shorter, more concise, (clearer) treatment of many of the main points in LIBELLUS SANGUINIS III: WOLVES AT THE DOOR (for VAMPIRE: DARK AGES) as well as an Assamite Sorcery path. (The new CLANBOOK ASSAMITE seems to be a needed update of that material for a modern setting.) There's background on the characters of Ur-Shulgi and Al-Ashrad in CHILDREN OF THE NIGHT but little about their roles in the Schism. NIGHTS OF PROPHECY has a good summary of the Schism (including Ur-Shulgi and Al-Ashrad) and other recent Assamite developments. BLOOD MAGIC: SECRETS OF THAUMATURGY has more paths for Assamite sorcery. Material about Islam and vampire characters in Muslim settings is provided in WORLD OF DARKNESS: SECOND EDITION (chapter on Arabia) and in the V:DA supplement JERUSALEM BY NIGHT . The original CLANBOOK: ASSAMITE also has a list of selected reading on the Middle East. Don't get me wrong. I recommend this book highly. It changed the way I viewed this clan. (I used to HATE Assamites, actually.) It's essential for Assamite character players and for Storytellers. It may take extra effort for those new to VtM but it's worth it.
Rating:
Summary: Everything You Know Is Wrong.....
Review: The new CLANBOOK ASSAMITE offers a wealth of information about this often misunderstood clan, challenging many long standing assumptions. It backs off things (like the duty to destroy other vampires) that made Assamites difficult to play with non-Assamite characters. Changes from the original CLANBOOK ASSAMITE include expanded roles for female and non-Middle Eastern Assamites. The Assamite belief that they may judge (and punish) other vampires receives a noble explanation here along with the Laws of Haqim which codify such duties. The ranks and factions of Assamite society are examined (antitribu included). The three basic Assamite castes (warrior, scholar and sorcerer) receive full treatment as sub-classes with their own discipline specialties etc. The book describes the ramifications of the Schism between Ur-Shulgi's followers and those of Al-Ashrad. The features are great: MET statistics, notable Assamites, character templates, discussion of clan disciplines, new discipline variations including an Assamite Sorcery path. Now the bad news: IMO this is the hardest book in the new CLANBOOK series so far. It constantly assumes prior knowledge. For example, a summary of the Schism and explanations of terms like "Web of Knives" and "dispossessed" are only provided toward the end although they are mentioned throughout the book as if they're already familiar. Unexplained, specialized terms ("kalif") sometimes appear. (The original CLANBOOK ASSAMITE had a glossary at the beginning- an unfortunate omission here.) Ur-Shulgi and Al-Ashrad, meanwhile, are omitted from the notable Assamite section- despite mention throughout the book and despite the fact that an update of the character profiles in CHILDREN OF THE NIGHT was needed in light of the Schism. (You'd need familiarity with other books to recognize the picture of them on pg. 30.) Less scattered discussion of issues related to the Path of Blood (outlined in VtM's basic rules) would have been helpful. Some advice if this book overwhelms you: There's a shorter, more concise, (clearer) treatment of many of the main points in LIBELLUS SANGUINIS III: WOLVES AT THE DOOR (for VAMPIRE: DARK AGES) as well as an Assamite Sorcery path. (The new CLANBOOK ASSAMITE seems to be a needed update of that material for a modern setting.) There's background on the characters of Ur-Shulgi and Al-Ashrad in CHILDREN OF THE NIGHT but little about their roles in the Schism. NIGHTS OF PROPHECY has a good summary of the Schism (including Ur-Shulgi and Al-Ashrad) and other recent Assamite developments. BLOOD MAGIC: SECRETS OF THAUMATURGY has more paths for Assamite sorcery. Material about Islam and vampire characters in Muslim settings is provided in WORLD OF DARKNESS: SECOND EDITION (chapter on Arabia) and in the V:DA supplement JERUSALEM BY NIGHT . The original CLANBOOK: ASSAMITE also has a list of selected reading on the Middle East. Don't get me wrong. I recommend this book highly. It changed the way I viewed this clan. (I used to HATE Assamites, actually.) It's essential for Assamite character players and for Storytellers. It may take extra effort for those new to VtM but it's worth it.
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Summary: An interesting read if a little short
Review: This book is from the series of Clanbook supplements for Vampire: The Masquerade RPG, detailing the Assamites - unique among the Kindred as the Vampire Clan which secretly seeks to destroy all other Vampire Clans. The pages within the book detail the origins, history, motivations, jargon and unique disciplines of this order of Assassins. Much of the text is very well done combining real and created history seamlessly. For example, the author links the Clan's activities to real world Assassin cults like the infamous Thuggees of India. I also found the sample characters and the guide to playing Assamites in a campaign very useful for newbie players. My only complaint is the lack of detail in the descriptions - I found myself flipping back constantly to the Vampire rulebook to check certain mechanics which could have been summarized for the book.
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Summary: Assamite assassins they snap to easily
Review: This clan book was everthing that a clan book should be in had extra powers and weapons that a players could learn. As well as background information on the way that the assamites are or have removing the tremere blood ritual from them. Until The final nights bye bye
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Summary: This book could be bigger
Review: This clanbook is my favorite, although it does have some faults.SOME faults.For example, I don't think it elaborates enough on where Haqim is nowadays.And why doesn't the Masquerade book mention anything about the assamites and their apparently big role in vampire history?
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Summary: You fools....
Review: This is your darkest hour, Assamites. You, who call yourself the great Haqim's children are known to the other clans and blood lines as the consumate Assassins of the Kindred, but not for all. For us, the Tremere, you are just shame and pitty. Oh yes u are. You claim to have get rid of our sorcery and thats not true, you know that very well, deeply in your blood u know it. You are not greater, you are not the best. Belive my words, because them will be your sorrow, because we are the great clan Tremere and because we are much more powerfull than u think, much more powerfull than in your dreams, where you ask for mercy. Remember them well, because u continue to seek whats prohibited for u, and remember them very well, as what u seek for, the Blood of Khayyin's, is going to be a poison to you FOREVER.
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Summary: You fools....
Review: This is your darkest hour, Assamites. You, who call yourself the great Haqim's children are known to the other clans and blood lines as the consumate Assassins of the Kindred, but not for all. For us, the Tremere, you are just shame and pitty. Oh yes u are. You claim to have get rid of our sorcery and thats not true, you know that very well, deeply in your blood u know it. You are not greater, you are not the best. Belive my words, because them will be your sorrow, because we are the great clan Tremere and because we are much more powerfull than u think, much more powerfull than in your dreams, where you ask for mercy. Remember them well, because u continue to seek whats prohibited for u, and remember them very well, as what u seek for, the Blood of Khayyin's, is going to be a poison to you FOREVER.
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Summary: The must have for Assamites
Review: Yes, this is self explanitory, if you play an Assamite this book is for you. Even the plot in this book (the history of Clan Assamite) is great. Another great thing of the book is the several disciplins added to the Assamites (from new Thuermage Disciplines to up to Quitis 8!). they also give you many characters to base your guy on such as a mercenary, psycho killer, and others. this book is a must have for all Assamites!
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Summary: The must have for Assamites
Review: Yes, this is self explanitory, if you play an Assamite this book is for you. Even the plot in this book (the history of Clan Assamite) is great. Another great thing of the book is the several disciplins added to the Assamites (from new Thuermage Disciplines to up to Quitis 8!). they also give you many characters to base your guy on such as a mercenary, psycho killer, and others. this book is a must have for all Assamites!
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