VAMPIRES

Singular: Vampire (VAM-pyre)

Plural: Vampires (VAM-pyres)

Former mortal creatures turned by another, vampires rely on the blood of other living things to survive. Humanoid blood is preferred, but animal blood can be consumed, though it is often considered more unsavoury to acquire and less fulfilling to the system. In order to lure potential prey, vampires possess an unearthly charm that allows them to be extremely convincing to the average creature, sharpened claws, and trademark pointed canine teeth.. However, when touched by moonlight or around the scent or taste of blood, vampires often lose control if they haven’t fed recently, reverting to a primal state and unable to do anything else but pursue prey. An old or practiced enough vampire is often able to fight off this lack of control, but this takes much energy and practice to achieve flawlessly. A vampire can be created from any species, and most species will retain their preexisting traits after being turned, but will lose most qualities that make them appear “lifelike”. Contrary to popular belief, however, vampires are not created through a singular bite alone. The action of a single bite resulting in the death of a mortal creature results in a sanguinic vampire, or a vampire that is bound to the vampire that turned them, often more susceptible to their charm than any other vampire’s. Sanguinic vampires still must consume blood to survive, though it is not required at as high a level as a “true” vampire, and many still choose to consume mortal food, if mostly for the pleasure of it. “True” vampires are created through not only a bite resulting in their death, but also consuming the blood of another vampire. Vampire blood is highly coveted for its perceived medicinal qualities, and as such most vampires are unwilling to part with their already limited supply.

Vampires, by virtue of being dead, are unable to cure wounds or injuries naturally and must consume blood to heal. They are generally considered to be incapable of producing offspring, but this is not always the case. Dhampirs, children of a vampire and a member of another species, are rare but not impossible to come across. Dhampirs have a lifespan of about one hundred to five hundred years longer than their non-vampiric parental species, and are capable of living without being fuelled by blood, but can use it to strengthen their abilities or cure an ailment.

IMMORTAL.

Average lifespan

VAMPIRIC DRAIN.

species abilities

NONE.

PATRON DEITY