Vampire: The Masquerade · Official
Mask
A Mask is a documented mortal identity that helps a vampire navigate institutions without exposing their past or their nature.
Overview
At zero dots, an existing identity or superficial false identification may cover casual scrutiny, but not a real background investigation. Buy stronger documentation for deeper checks. A two-dot Mask permits the separate Zeroed and Cobbler Merits.
Details
- Dot cost
- 1–2
Benefits
1 · Documented identity
Supporting financial and civil records withstand a state or provincial background check.
- Earlier tiers
- Not required
2 · National scrutiny
The identity withstands a national police background check; relevant former service records are classified.
- Earlier tiers
- Not required
Feature
- Learning
- ranked
Related Merits & Flaws
Merits
Flaws
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Known Blankbody
A drawback associated with Mask.
-
Known Corpse
A drawback associated with Mask.
References
VTM Wiki: Advantages and Flaws · Open source ↗
Mask · Verified: name, classification, dot cost, effect, restrictions
Vampire: The Masquerade Corebook · p. 190 (PDF p. 192)
Mask · Verified: name, classification, dot cost, effect, restrictions
Entry information
Revision 1 · Published
Reference rules; not automatically enforced on character sheets.