jiangshi

殭屍, usually romanized as Jiangshi although this varies among those who use the label, is the most commonly used term to refer to people who have both the Z-virus and C-virus. Another occasionally used term is Cainnibals, although this is considered derogatory.

Basic Information

Biological Traits

Cachaemites will vasoconstrict if heavily bleeding and zeds have some control over certain biological responses. These two interact in jiangshi to give them ability to control their bloodflow. If they so choose, they can cut off their blood in one limb completely, which could (for example) stop the spread of venom from a snakebite, at the cost of concentrating the venom in that limb and potentially losing it. And, of course, this also means erectile dysfunction rates are very low amongst jiangshi.
Jiangshi tend to be very stiff when zonking out. They are also noted to have the somewhat useless ability to jump higher than either non-infected, X-Wry, or Stoker. It is thought both of these changes are the result of how the two diseases affect muscle fiber.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Unlike Stoker, they have a hunger for human tissue in addition to blood, and therefore tend to be neutral or positive towards redwinging.

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• cachaemites
• zeitgabberim