1. Introduction

The only valid purpose of writing rules for something (especially in the area of live-roleplaying) has to be that some kind of system or mechanic is required to support the role-playing.

I intend here to set out my idea of how Toreador society and prestige should work, point out in what way I feel the clan currently falls short of this, suggest reasons why, and lastly propose some mechanics which I hope will get round this problem.