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| Nosferatu | |
| Aliases: | Nosferatu Clan Clan Nosferatu |
| Continuity: | World of Darkness |
| Type: | Vampire clan |
| Status: | Active |
| Leaders: | Absimiliard |
| Members: | King Rat |
| 1st appearance: | Vampire: The Masquerade |
The Nosferatu are a clan of vampires featured in the Vampire: The Masquerade role-playing game. In the original 1st-3rd editions of the game, they were one of the original thirteen clans descended from Caine, the first vampire. More than most other clans, Nosferatu are the least human in terms of physical appearance. They are characterized by their bald heads, extended fangs, pointed ears, bloodshot eyes and razor-sharp claws. Because of this, the Nosferatu are usually set apart from most other vampire clans, but their common physical condition makes them one of the more unified and closely-knit clans. The Nosferatu tend to create havens in dank and dark places such as sewers - safely hidden from the prying eyes of humanity. The Nosferatu are excellent scavengers and information brokers and are known for creating vast spy networks throughout their various subterranean warrens and tunnels.