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The physical characteristics of vampires differ based on which class of vampire they belong to. They have superhuman physical abilities but have absolutely no ability to cast magic of any kind. In fact magic energy weakens them, and as sunlight is one of the primary sources of magic energy it agitates them and makes them experience discomfort. It’s not technically the light that harms them, but the aetherial energy that accompanies direct exposure to the sun. However over many centuries of hiding from the light, they have developed a sensitivity to light and superior night vision. They can breed with humans and both elf variants to make lesser vampires. Lesser vampires are not as strong as pureblood vampires but are also not as greatly affected by sunlight. They do have a stronger thirst for blood making them more dangerous to be around. Vampires have lifespans relative to their blood purity. Purebloods are effectively immortal, while Lesser vampires of direct pureblood descent can live up to 800 years, or if they are half elven descent 1600 years for high elves and 1200 years for dark elves. Vampires of human descent will inherit the same physical characteristics of their human hybrid analogues except for red eyes and fangs. They can sense magic but cannot cast it. They have lesser physical abilities of their human based lesser vampire counterparts. | The physical characteristics of vampires differ based on which class of vampire they belong to. They have superhuman physical abilities but have absolutely no ability to cast magic of any kind. In fact magic energy weakens them, and as sunlight is one of the primary sources of magic energy it agitates them and makes them experience discomfort. It’s not technically the light that harms them, but the aetherial energy that accompanies direct exposure to the sun. However over many centuries of hiding from the light, they have developed a sensitivity to light and superior night vision. They can breed with humans and both elf variants to make lesser vampires. Lesser vampires are not as strong as pureblood vampires but are also not as greatly affected by sunlight. They do have a stronger thirst for blood making them more dangerous to be around. Vampires have lifespans relative to their blood purity. Purebloods are effectively immortal, while Lesser vampires of direct pureblood descent can live up to 800 years, or if they are half elven descent 1600 years for high elves and 1200 years for dark elves. Vampires of human descent will inherit the same physical characteristics of their human hybrid analogues except for red eyes and fangs. They can sense magic but cannot cast it. They have lesser physical abilities of their human based lesser vampire counterparts. | ||
==Pureblood Vampires== | ==Pureblood Vampires== | ||
| − | Pureblood vampires look no different from humans, aside from their red eyes and fangs. They possess abilities far beyond all other vampire classes and are effectively immortal. Pureblood vampires can turn humans and elves into minor vampires if they bite them. Other vampires do not have this ability. The transformation into a minor vampire is nothing but pain and suffering, and minor vampires have an unquenchable thirst that usually ends up in them going insane. Purebloods used to not care about the suffering of their victims, but then a tradition of extracting the blood from their victims into a glass then drinking it was considered of higher class. Now days all purebloods follow this code of conduct and it helps maintain their position at the top of vampire society. Lesser vampires might follow this conduct if they are very conscious about their class and manners but otherwise do not bother. Purebloods can almost instantly (30 seconds or less) heal any wound and even regrow limbs and organs. | + | Pureblood vampires look no different from humans, aside from their red eyes and fangs. They will always be born with a form which is highly attractive to humans(not necessarily elves), as their basic survival depends on their ability to drink human blood. They also constantly excrete a pheromone from their skin that causes humans to be attracted to them(the effect is greatly reduced on elves). They possess abilities far beyond all other vampire classes and are effectively immortal. Pureblood vampires can turn humans and elves into minor vampires if they bite them. Other vampires do not have this ability. The transformation into a minor vampire is nothing but pain and suffering, and minor vampires have an unquenchable thirst that usually ends up in them going insane. Purebloods used to not care about the suffering of their victims, but then a tradition of extracting the blood from their victims into a glass then drinking it was considered of higher class. Now days all purebloods follow this code of conduct and it helps maintain their position at the top of vampire society. Lesser vampires might follow this conduct if they are very conscious about their class and manners but otherwise do not bother. Purebloods can almost instantly (30 seconds or less) heal any wound and even regrow limbs and organs. They are able to transform into animals or even mimic the appearance of a person for a limited amount of time at the expense of their stamina. Pureblood vampires are exclusively attracted to human blood and will not be able to sustain themselves on any other blood type including elven blood. |
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| − | + | Pureblood vampires have the same physical appearance as a human, except they will always possess red eyes and fangs. They will always have a body that is highly attractive to humans(not necessarily elves), as their basic survival depends on their ability to drink human blood. They also constantly excrete a pheromone from their skin that causes humans to be attracted to them(the effect is greatly reduced on elves). Pureblood vampires are immortal and once reaching full maturity at age 20 will never visually age. They possess extreme strength that exceeds all other races, and also possess telekinetic powers. They can almost instantly heal any wound (30 seconds or less), and regrow any limb or organ. Their memory is also stored in their vampiric blood therefore a strike to their brain will not cause them to lose any memories. They can transform into animals and even mimic the appearance of a specific human for a limited time at the expense of their stamina. Pureblood vampires can only drink human blood and the blood of another pureblood vampire, and will not be able to sustain themselves on any other kind of blood including elven blood. Drinking the blood of a different pureblood with a different lineage will increase the power of the pureblood vampire whom drinks the blood. When a pureblood vampire dies their body will decay over time into silver dust. Pureblood vampires are exclusively nocturnal and will almost never be present in the daytime. | |
| − | = | + | ==Noble Vampires== |
| − | + | Noble vampires look no different from humans, and like their pureblood overlords will always have an attractive body capable of luring humans. They also constantly excrete a pheromone from their skin that causes either humans or elves(depending on their non-vampiric heritage) to be attracted to them(the effect is greatly reduced towards humans or elves if their blood is not present in the lineage). Noble vampires enjoy lifespans that are ten times as long as their non-vampiric lineage if they are descended from humans, and four times as long if they are descended from elves. If they have a mixed lineage(human and elf) their total lifespan is averaged between their human and elven origins. They possess superior strength to humans, but are no where near as strong as pureblood vampires. They share similar levels of intelligence compared to their non-vampiric lineage(either humans or elves, or both). A noble vampire's physical appearance will reflect their non-vampiric lineage and if its a human-elf mix they will reflect the visual traits of the half breed in question. They will always have red eyes and fangs however. Noble vampires have more control over their blood lust than minor vampires, but are still not as proficient as pureblood vampires. Noble vampires are capable of performing basic elemental magic, however it is very limited and the element they can use is limited to one which is randomly chosen at birth. Noble vampires can heal wounds much faster then a human, but no where near as fast as a pureblood vampire. A severe wound usually takes a day or two to heal. They also cannot regrow lost limbs and organs. Noble vampires are affected by sunlight but not to the same extent as pureblood vampires. Noble vampires have an affinity for the non-vampiric blood their lineage mainly consists of, in the case on a human-elven mix they are equally attracted to both kinds of blood. Noble vampires are almost always nocturnal but may also be active during the same hours as humans or elves if they live among them in secret, they will wear clothing to block direct contact with the sun if they are present during the day. | |
| + | ==Minor Vampires== | ||
| + | Minor vampires are not sensitive to sunlight, however they are also not sensitive to magic. They will possess the same physical appearance as their non-vampiric lineage(human, elven, or a mix), but will exclusively have red eyes and fangs. They can live twice as long as their non-vampiric lineage, if they are mixed then average the two total lifespans then double. Their healing is above average compared to humans, but they cannot regrow lost limbs or organs. It usually takes a minor vampire a week to heal a severe wound. Minor vampires with a blood purity above 20% are stable and will not slowly descend into madness, but will still experience moments of powerful blood lust which they cannot control. If a vampire happens to be unfortunate enough to have a blood purity of 20% or below but also above 5% then they will slowly decline into madness. It starts with increased instances of blood lust, and slowly devolves into the victim becoming fully driven by their blood lust and unable to reason. Their appearance will become more beast like as they devolve, often sporting larger fangs, horns, and fingernails evolving into sharp claws. They usually proceed to drink the blood of anyone in their vicinity without logic until they are killed. If a minor vampire with 20% blood purity drinks the blood of a pureblood before they descend into madness, they will obtain a blood purity of 21% and will not descend into madness but will be bound to the will of the pureblood who gave them blood. Minor vampires are not necessarily nocturnal but may feel urges to be awake and active at night. | ||
| + | =Vampiric Blood= | ||
| + | ==Vampire Classifications== | ||
| + | Any vampire with a blood purity of 99% or less is considered a lesser vampire, here is the hierarchy of blood purity and associated vampire classes. | ||
| + | * Pureblood Vampire - Any vampire with a blood purity of 100%, once a lineage has descended from 100% it is not possible to achieve it again. For this reason many pureblood vampires only procreate with other purebloods. | ||
| + | * Noble Vampire - Any vampire with a blood purity between 99% and 50%, nobles intermarry with purebloods in many cases to increase their lineage's blood purity. | ||
| + | * Minor Vampire - Any vampire with a blood purity between 49% and 5%, almost all lineages in this class have very distant non-vampire descendants. This is due to the fact that a vampire and human pairing could result in their child having a blood purity below 20% and going insane(for this reason it is taboo for a minor vampire to marry a human). | ||
| + | * False Vampire - A human or elf who has 5% vampiric blood purity or less(except 0%). Depending on blood purity, the individual may have red eyes and see better in the dark. | ||
| + | * Non-Vampire - A human or elf who has effectively 0% vampiric blood purity. | ||
| + | ==Pureblood Conversion== | ||
| + | Pureblood vampires possess the unique ability to convert a human or elf into a vampire by biting them, no lesser vampire can do this. The transformation into a minor vampire is nothing but pure pain and suffering, and has a 50% chance to kill the victim. Upon successful conversion, if the victim does not drink the blood of a pureblood within 60 days of becoming a vampire they will slowly descend into madness. | ||
| + | ==Effect on Non-Vampires== | ||
| + | If a non-vampire drinks the blood of a pureblood vampire, they will have greatly accelerated healing for a short time and will not be turned into a vampire. If a non-vampire drinks the blood of a vampire with a blood purity between 99% and 5% they will either become very sick or die depending on how pure the blood is(99% is lethal). Vampires can freely drink each other's blood with no side effects or changes and this blood is just as effective as drinking their preferred blood type. The exception is pureblood vampires, who can only drink the blood of a human or other purebloods. If a pureblood drinks the blood of anyone else it will taste bad or even cause minor nausea. | ||
==Calculating Blood Purity== | ==Calculating Blood Purity== | ||
| − | Blood purity is calculated by averaging the blood purity of the two parents of the offspring. The offspring of a pureblood vampire(100%) and a human(0%) will result in a blood purity of 50%. Likewise a vampire with 60% blood purity and a vampire with 20% blood purity will result in the offspring having a blood purity of 40%. The formula is: (p1 | + | Blood purity is calculated by averaging the blood purity of the two parents of the offspring. The offspring of a pureblood vampire(100%) and a human(0%) will result in a blood purity of 50%. Likewise a vampire with 60% blood purity and a vampire with 20% blood purity will result in the offspring having a blood purity of 40%. The formula is: (p1+p2)/2=c where p1 equals parent one blood purity and p2 equals parent two blood purity and c equals the child. |
=Mental Characteristics= | =Mental Characteristics= | ||
Vampires have a compulsive lust to drink blood, the mere sight of the color red is enough to make them feel this strong thirst. They also are egotistical and proud by nature and have a strong desire to accumulate physical wealth and power. They tend to acknowledge those who are stronger then them and will form social hierarchies with the strong having higher standing then the weak. Pureblood vampires have above average intelligence, this does not apply to lesser vampires however. | Vampires have a compulsive lust to drink blood, the mere sight of the color red is enough to make them feel this strong thirst. They also are egotistical and proud by nature and have a strong desire to accumulate physical wealth and power. They tend to acknowledge those who are stronger then them and will form social hierarchies with the strong having higher standing then the weak. Pureblood vampires have above average intelligence, this does not apply to lesser vampires however. | ||
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Physical Characteristics
The physical characteristics of vampires differ based on which class of vampire they belong to. They have superhuman physical abilities but have absolutely no ability to cast magic of any kind. In fact magic energy weakens them, and as sunlight is one of the primary sources of magic energy it agitates them and makes them experience discomfort. It’s not technically the light that harms them, but the aetherial energy that accompanies direct exposure to the sun. However over many centuries of hiding from the light, they have developed a sensitivity to light and superior night vision. They can breed with humans and both elf variants to make lesser vampires. Lesser vampires are not as strong as pureblood vampires but are also not as greatly affected by sunlight. They do have a stronger thirst for blood making them more dangerous to be around. Vampires have lifespans relative to their blood purity. Purebloods are effectively immortal, while Lesser vampires of direct pureblood descent can live up to 800 years, or if they are half elven descent 1600 years for high elves and 1200 years for dark elves. Vampires of human descent will inherit the same physical characteristics of their human hybrid analogues except for red eyes and fangs. They can sense magic but cannot cast it. They have lesser physical abilities of their human based lesser vampire counterparts.
Pureblood Vampires
Pureblood vampires look no different from humans, aside from their red eyes and fangs. They will always be born with a form which is highly attractive to humans(not necessarily elves), as their basic survival depends on their ability to drink human blood. They also constantly excrete a pheromone from their skin that causes humans to be attracted to them(the effect is greatly reduced on elves). They possess abilities far beyond all other vampire classes and are effectively immortal. Pureblood vampires can turn humans and elves into minor vampires if they bite them. Other vampires do not have this ability. The transformation into a minor vampire is nothing but pain and suffering, and minor vampires have an unquenchable thirst that usually ends up in them going insane. Purebloods used to not care about the suffering of their victims, but then a tradition of extracting the blood from their victims into a glass then drinking it was considered of higher class. Now days all purebloods follow this code of conduct and it helps maintain their position at the top of vampire society. Lesser vampires might follow this conduct if they are very conscious about their class and manners but otherwise do not bother. Purebloods can almost instantly (30 seconds or less) heal any wound and even regrow limbs and organs. They are able to transform into animals or even mimic the appearance of a person for a limited amount of time at the expense of their stamina. Pureblood vampires are exclusively attracted to human blood and will not be able to sustain themselves on any other blood type including elven blood.
Pureblood vampires have the same physical appearance as a human, except they will always possess red eyes and fangs. They will always have a body that is highly attractive to humans(not necessarily elves), as their basic survival depends on their ability to drink human blood. They also constantly excrete a pheromone from their skin that causes humans to be attracted to them(the effect is greatly reduced on elves). Pureblood vampires are immortal and once reaching full maturity at age 20 will never visually age. They possess extreme strength that exceeds all other races, and also possess telekinetic powers. They can almost instantly heal any wound (30 seconds or less), and regrow any limb or organ. Their memory is also stored in their vampiric blood therefore a strike to their brain will not cause them to lose any memories. They can transform into animals and even mimic the appearance of a specific human for a limited time at the expense of their stamina. Pureblood vampires can only drink human blood and the blood of another pureblood vampire, and will not be able to sustain themselves on any other kind of blood including elven blood. Drinking the blood of a different pureblood with a different lineage will increase the power of the pureblood vampire whom drinks the blood. When a pureblood vampire dies their body will decay over time into silver dust. Pureblood vampires are exclusively nocturnal and will almost never be present in the daytime.
Noble Vampires
Noble vampires look no different from humans, and like their pureblood overlords will always have an attractive body capable of luring humans. They also constantly excrete a pheromone from their skin that causes either humans or elves(depending on their non-vampiric heritage) to be attracted to them(the effect is greatly reduced towards humans or elves if their blood is not present in the lineage). Noble vampires enjoy lifespans that are ten times as long as their non-vampiric lineage if they are descended from humans, and four times as long if they are descended from elves. If they have a mixed lineage(human and elf) their total lifespan is averaged between their human and elven origins. They possess superior strength to humans, but are no where near as strong as pureblood vampires. They share similar levels of intelligence compared to their non-vampiric lineage(either humans or elves, or both). A noble vampire's physical appearance will reflect their non-vampiric lineage and if its a human-elf mix they will reflect the visual traits of the half breed in question. They will always have red eyes and fangs however. Noble vampires have more control over their blood lust than minor vampires, but are still not as proficient as pureblood vampires. Noble vampires are capable of performing basic elemental magic, however it is very limited and the element they can use is limited to one which is randomly chosen at birth. Noble vampires can heal wounds much faster then a human, but no where near as fast as a pureblood vampire. A severe wound usually takes a day or two to heal. They also cannot regrow lost limbs and organs. Noble vampires are affected by sunlight but not to the same extent as pureblood vampires. Noble vampires have an affinity for the non-vampiric blood their lineage mainly consists of, in the case on a human-elven mix they are equally attracted to both kinds of blood. Noble vampires are almost always nocturnal but may also be active during the same hours as humans or elves if they live among them in secret, they will wear clothing to block direct contact with the sun if they are present during the day.
Minor Vampires
Minor vampires are not sensitive to sunlight, however they are also not sensitive to magic. They will possess the same physical appearance as their non-vampiric lineage(human, elven, or a mix), but will exclusively have red eyes and fangs. They can live twice as long as their non-vampiric lineage, if they are mixed then average the two total lifespans then double. Their healing is above average compared to humans, but they cannot regrow lost limbs or organs. It usually takes a minor vampire a week to heal a severe wound. Minor vampires with a blood purity above 20% are stable and will not slowly descend into madness, but will still experience moments of powerful blood lust which they cannot control. If a vampire happens to be unfortunate enough to have a blood purity of 20% or below but also above 5% then they will slowly decline into madness. It starts with increased instances of blood lust, and slowly devolves into the victim becoming fully driven by their blood lust and unable to reason. Their appearance will become more beast like as they devolve, often sporting larger fangs, horns, and fingernails evolving into sharp claws. They usually proceed to drink the blood of anyone in their vicinity without logic until they are killed. If a minor vampire with 20% blood purity drinks the blood of a pureblood before they descend into madness, they will obtain a blood purity of 21% and will not descend into madness but will be bound to the will of the pureblood who gave them blood. Minor vampires are not necessarily nocturnal but may feel urges to be awake and active at night.
Vampiric Blood
Vampire Classifications
Any vampire with a blood purity of 99% or less is considered a lesser vampire, here is the hierarchy of blood purity and associated vampire classes.
- Pureblood Vampire - Any vampire with a blood purity of 100%, once a lineage has descended from 100% it is not possible to achieve it again. For this reason many pureblood vampires only procreate with other purebloods.
- Noble Vampire - Any vampire with a blood purity between 99% and 50%, nobles intermarry with purebloods in many cases to increase their lineage's blood purity.
- Minor Vampire - Any vampire with a blood purity between 49% and 5%, almost all lineages in this class have very distant non-vampire descendants. This is due to the fact that a vampire and human pairing could result in their child having a blood purity below 20% and going insane(for this reason it is taboo for a minor vampire to marry a human).
- False Vampire - A human or elf who has 5% vampiric blood purity or less(except 0%). Depending on blood purity, the individual may have red eyes and see better in the dark.
- Non-Vampire - A human or elf who has effectively 0% vampiric blood purity.
Pureblood Conversion
Pureblood vampires possess the unique ability to convert a human or elf into a vampire by biting them, no lesser vampire can do this. The transformation into a minor vampire is nothing but pure pain and suffering, and has a 50% chance to kill the victim. Upon successful conversion, if the victim does not drink the blood of a pureblood within 60 days of becoming a vampire they will slowly descend into madness.
Effect on Non-Vampires
If a non-vampire drinks the blood of a pureblood vampire, they will have greatly accelerated healing for a short time and will not be turned into a vampire. If a non-vampire drinks the blood of a vampire with a blood purity between 99% and 5% they will either become very sick or die depending on how pure the blood is(99% is lethal). Vampires can freely drink each other's blood with no side effects or changes and this blood is just as effective as drinking their preferred blood type. The exception is pureblood vampires, who can only drink the blood of a human or other purebloods. If a pureblood drinks the blood of anyone else it will taste bad or even cause minor nausea.
Calculating Blood Purity
Blood purity is calculated by averaging the blood purity of the two parents of the offspring. The offspring of a pureblood vampire(100%) and a human(0%) will result in a blood purity of 50%. Likewise a vampire with 60% blood purity and a vampire with 20% blood purity will result in the offspring having a blood purity of 40%. The formula is: (p1+p2)/2=c where p1 equals parent one blood purity and p2 equals parent two blood purity and c equals the child.
Mental Characteristics
Vampires have a compulsive lust to drink blood, the mere sight of the color red is enough to make them feel this strong thirst. They also are egotistical and proud by nature and have a strong desire to accumulate physical wealth and power. They tend to acknowledge those who are stronger then them and will form social hierarchies with the strong having higher standing then the weak. Pureblood vampires have above average intelligence, this does not apply to lesser vampires however.