Malkavian

Malkavian is a character type from the "Vampire: The Masquerade" role-playing game, representing vampires affected by a unique mental condition called the Malkavian disorder. This condition causes them to experience heightened or distorted perceptions, often accompanied by eccentric or unpredictable behavior. While they retain their intelligence and vampire abilities, their mental state influences their worldview and actions, making them unpredictable allies or dangerous foes. The Malkavian archetype explores themes of madness, insight, and the blurred line between genius and insanity within a supernatural context.