- All characters must be members of Clan Angliae, and therefore should be able to function reasonably well in upper class Victorian society
- The favoured abilities of Clan Angliae are Etiquette and Academics
- The Ride, Engineering and Stewardship abilities replace the Drive, Computer and Finance ability for obvious reasons
- The Resources background is removed. In it's place there are the Investment and Business backgrounds, as well as the other Income rules.
- The Wealth background replaces the Resources background - note that you do not get a free house with the background, but rather the ability to maintain one. Houses, Mansions, Estates, Palaces, etc can be acquired separately IC. These do not cost additional XP.
- All characters must have a Class Merit (some are free)
- Characters who aren't Caucasian should check the Exotic Merit which depending on their character may be optional or mandatory
- All PCs are either Fledgelings or recent arrivals in London with no significant influence or power. As such, players start without backgrounds. If you must have a background for your character concept, please contact the storyteller to see what can be done. Don't worry: backgrounds will be available during play
- Be mindful that your character's gender will have a relevant influence on the game.
- Certain unique details beyond the scope of the rules are allowed, but please talk to the Storyteller about it first.
- The clan will provide some basic income, as well as a place to live which is decent for its members.