>I'm just wondering how with most tribunal leaders able to
>take guards around, how vindicators are separated from
>tribunal sans "BLOODY FREAKIN SHACKLES MAN!!

Well, for one they're released from the burden of having to sit around town and flag people. I've never played one, but I'm guessing they don't spend as much time interviewing people and doing general cabal administration.

>no but seriously, other than bloody shackles what's the point,
>really? you can't mark people, you can only hunt them, which
>means if you get attacked that's your problem.

If you get attacked in town, my understanding is that you can kill the guy who attacked you, even if it means doing stuff that would get a non-Vindicator flagged. Like, re-engaging if the guy who attacked you flees. Maybe I'm mistaken about that. If so, hopefully someone will correct me.

>I'm just wondering in the way of powers what separates Vindicator
>from anyone else in tribunal.

When compared to provost, Vindicators get bloody shackles and Vindicator's insignia.

When compared to a normal Magistrate, Vindicators get bloody shackles, vindicator's insignia, blood trail and vindicator's network. But, unlike a Magistrate, they aren't stuck in town.

Also, if Kastellyn's vignette on the front page is any indication, Vindicator's are afforded some autonomy from the normal cabal leadership. In his story, a Vindicator tells the Provost Magistrate to "Shut up" without repercussion.