The knowledge of the true traditions, history and mythology of
  vampires. To know this is to know the secrets of vampires. The specifics of 
  what you know are locked to your lore level in +news lores. The following 
  generalities should help with character generation:

*	Vampires exist. You know how to feed, how to cover your tracks,
	how to use your own powers. You know to keep out of the sun and away
	from fire. There is more than one clan and some have different powers.
**	You know of the more common clans and disciplines. You have heard
	of a blood bond and known roughly what it is. You know about ghouls,
	and that vampires can torpor. The difference between normal and
	aggravated wounds. You understand that some vampires have stronger 
	blood.
***	You know details on how blood bonds work, and what diablerie is. You
	have heard of all 13 clans and know rumors about the more unusual
	disciplines. You know how to bring vampires out of torpor. You know
	that there is more than one credible genesis story for vampires.
	You know what diablerie is, and understand that vampires develop
	supernatural flaws over time.
****	You know what the consequences of diablerie are. You know basic
	information about all 13 clans. You have a good idea of what most
	disciplines do. You know something of the true abilities of elders.
*****	There is very little about vampire biology and functioning that
	you do not know. You begin to suspect the truth about vampires'
	 origins, and know roughly how to start looking for Golconda.

The knowledge of how the Camarilla is structured and operates within
  the United States, particularly California. Who is who, who pulls which 
  strings, etc. The specifics of what you know are locked to your lore level 
  in +news lores. The following generalities should help with character 
  generation:

*	You know the traditions and what they mean. You understand the
	Treaty of La Cienega, and grasp that Los Angeles is ruled by eight
	Princes. You know who the Princes are, and who your local
	Primogen are.
**	You know how the typical Camarilla city is run. You know of Justicars
	and Archons. You know the names of the most influential local 
	members of the Camarilla. You have some understanding of clan
	politics, status, prestation and boons.
***	You understand the workings of the status game. You are familiar with
	the high level structure of the Camarilla, from the Inner Circle down.
	You know which are the most influential clans in different areas.
****	You are in touch with the politics and status games of other Southwest
	cities in detail, and the politics between the Princes of these cities.
	You have some feel for the influences which hold sway over continents.
*****	There is very little about the workings of the Camarilla that you
	do not know. You keep your finger on the political pulse, world-wide.
	You know where Elysiums are in most large Camarilla cities.
	Anything else you need to know.. you can find out.

The knowledge of how Anarch groups operate within Los Angeles. You
  know who the main movers are, where to find anarch meetings, etc. 
  Possessing this lore clues you in that, despite Camarilla propaganda, there 
  are indeed real anarchs - enemies of the Traditions.

The knowledge of the Sabbat, and particularly how it operates within
  California and Mexico. The Sabbat will kill any non-member who knows this 
  Lore.

The knowledge of Brujah politics, groups and movements within Los
  Angeles. Who the important people are, how to meet other clan members, the 
  latest rumours, etc.

The knowledge of Gangrel politics, groups and movements within Los
  Angeles. Who the important people are, how to meet other clan members, the 
  latest rumours, etc.

The knowledge of Malkavian politics, groups and movements within Los
  Angeles. Who the important people are, how to meet other clan members, the 
  latest rumours, etc.

The knowledge of Nosferatu politics, groups and movements within Los
  Angeles. Who the important people are, how to meet other clan members, the 
  latest rumours, etc.

The knowledge of Toreador politics, groups and movements within Los
  Angeles. Who the important people are, how to meet other clan members, the 
  latest rumours, etc.

The knowledge of Tremere politics, groups and movements within Los
  Angeles. Who the important people are, how to meet other clan members, the 
  latest rumours, etc.

The knowledge of Ventrue politics, groups and movements within Los
  Angeles. Who the important people are, how to meet other clan members, the 
  latest rumours, etc.

The knowledge of who is who and what is what in the vampire Domain
  of Downtown.

The knowledge of who is who and what is what in the vampire Domain
  of South Central.

The knowledge of who is who and what is what in the vampire Domain
  of Santa Monica.

The knowledge of who is who and what is what in the vampire Domain
  of Torrance.

The knowledge of who is who and what is what in the vampire Domain
  of Long Beach.

The knowledge of who is who and what is what in the vampire Domain
  of the Valley.

The knowledge of the vampire politics of Riverside. Who the
  important people are, what's going on, the latest rumours, etc.

The knowledge of the vampire politics of San Diego. Who the
  important people are, what's going on, the latest rumours, etc. Note that 
  this *must* be accompanied by Sabbat Lore of equivalent level to be 
  effective.

The knowledge of the vampire politics of Las Vegas. Who the
  important people are, what's going on, the latest rumours, etc.

The knowledge of the vampire politics of Santa Barbara. Who the
  important people are, what's going on, the latest rumours, etc.

The knowledge of the vampire politics of Ventura. Who the important
  people are, what's going on, the latest rumours, etc.

The knowledge of the vampire politics of Santa Clarita. Who the
  important people are, what's going on, the latest rumours, etc.

The knowledge of the vampire politics of Sacramento. Who the
  important people are, what's going on, the latest rumours, etc.

Understanding the secretive inner workings of The Church of
  Empiricology.