Unliving Hive

Effect

Requires Obfuscate 2 as an amalgam. This passive power lets a swarm count as a single animal for Animalism, including the creation of a famulus. A bonded swarm can live inside the vampire and subsist on a negligible amount of vitae. Routine inspection does not expose the hidden insects; an X-ray can.
The swarm has Health 5 and rolls eight dice to defend. Brawl attacks inflict superficial damage; fire and insecticide inflict aggravated damage. A swarm distracting one opponent imposes a two-die penalty. Its use in Intimidation can add one to three dice, as determined by the circumstances.