Animal ken (Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition)
Skills
Definition
Animal Ken represents your ability to understand, train, and communicate with animals. While Animalism provides supernatural control over beasts, Animal Ken covers the mundane understanding of animal behavior and psychology. Vampires with high Animal Ken can calm frightened animals, train companions, and understand animal behavior patterns. This skill complements Animalism, making supernatural control more effective and nuanced.
How it works
**Common Rolls**:
- Charisma + Animal Ken: Calming, befriending animals
- Manipulation + Animal Ken: Training animals
- Composure + Animal Ken: Maintaining calm around frightened beasts
**Note**: Animals naturally fear vampires. High Animal Ken helps overcome this instinctive fear.
**Specialties**: Dogs, Cats, Horses, Birds, Training, Wild Animals
Tips
**Character Concepts**: Veterinarian, animal trainer, farmer, wildlife expert, pet owner.
**Synergies**: Pairs naturally with Animalism. Gangrel and Nosferatu often have high Animal Ken.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need Animal Ken to use Animalism?
No, Animalism works supernaturally. However, Animal Ken makes your control more nuanced and helps with animals you're not actively using powers on.