Shrouded Isle

Toreador Lore 1

• Understands that Toreador are passionate about arts and humanities.
• Heard the terms Salon, Artiste, and Poseur, but does not understand what these mean.
• No lineage knowledge.
• Aware of arts in city.
• Toreador attend art shows, high society galas, and media events.

Toreador Lore 2

• Knows the current toreador scandal/politics (local) in relation to other clans. May have head rumors of the regional toreador scandals/politics, but probably doesn't know the inner workings behind it.
• Can briefly summarize local Toreador views of other clans in their sect. Would have to do some digging to gain a regional perspective.
• Has a basic understanding of Toreador ideals.
• Knows the difference between Artiste and Poseur. Hopes never to become a Burnout.
• Knows the names of the five Guilds, including their basic functions, focus, and structure.
• Knows there are lineages, and may be able to name a few houses. However, may not know if they are major or minor houses.
• Can recognize local Toreador.
• May have attended a salon
• Understands the Toreador status system and its uses.

Toreador Lore 3

• Knows Toreador specific events and rumors from 1400 to present time, or history of Clan Toreador that spans the character's lifetime, whichever is greater. [CB Toreador 3rd ed. Begin with "The Renaissance and the Founding of the Camarilla" pg 32]
• Knows the names of each Didaskalos for each Guild, all of the members of your Guild in the Region.
• Knows the proper etiquette for attending a grand salon.
• Recognizes the names of some of the common societies/coteries (see below) within clan Toreador, but is unsure as to their membership or their purpose.
• Knows the names of the major houses in Toreador, and can contact its most prominent member -- this is not necessarily the Head of the House;
• Can name some of the minor houses in Toreador.
• Understands the differences between the various Toreador gatherings, and may have even been personally invited to a Salon.

Toreador Lore 4

• Understands enough about the relationship between the Artistes and Poseurs to know that no one should feel threatened by being referred to as a Poseur.
• Knows Toreador-specific events and rumors from Ancient Greece to present time (does not include Minoan Crete, First City, or Second City).
• Knows the general history of Constantinople, the city of Michael. (However, the character is unlikely to know kindred-specific details about the death of Michael and the fall of Constantinople.)
• May have heard some basic rumors about the clan founder. The founder was likely female, some call her Arikel and some call her Ishtar. She was a sculptor, a bull-dancer, a courtesan, or a priestess - perhaps all of these and perhaps none of these.
• May have encountered or spoken with one the Ray`een al-Fen, the Islamic Toreador. [Note: if your character is a Ray`een al-Fen, you would likely know this information at Toreador x2]
• Knows most of the ideologies of the common Toreador Societies/Coteries. May know a prominent member of that coterie or group.
• May have heard of some of the rare Toreador Socieites/Coteries, but is uncertain of their membership or focus.
• May have several contacts within the Major Toreador houses, and knows the names of all minor houses.
• Can wrangle an invitation to major Toreador Balls or Grand Salons; knows the etiquette of how to host Salons and may know enough etiquette to effectively host a Toreador Ball.
• May know about some portions of the Book of Nod relating to the Toreador.
• Knows the history of the recent re-establishment of the Guilds and knows the Guild Membership of neighboring Regions.

Toreador Lore 5

• Knows Toreador specific events and rumors through the history of the clan, including the legends of the First City and Second City, as related from the Toreador perspective [includes CB Toreador 3rd 13-16]
• Knows of the rare Toreador coteries/groups/orders, and might have a means to contact a member.
• Knows the history of the guilds. Can generally identify a Toreador's guild affiliation.
• Owns or knows significant portions of the Book of Nod that relate to the Toreador. Have heard that there are fragments that may have additional Toreador information.
• Knows how to host a Grand Salon with all the proper etiquette.