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Upir

The true Blood-Sons

Written by David_Ulph

Naming Traditions

Feminine names

Alessandra, Antonia, Maria, Olga

Masculine names

Andrei, Gheorghel, Luca, Vasin

Family names

Upirescu, Vepereanu, Veperanu, Mistcea

Culture

Common Customs, traditions and rituals

The common method of killing prey in the Upir Vampyre culture is drowning, using either one of the deep dark lakes of the Mistlands, or taking advantage of their freezing northern coastline. Upir Vampyres are also commonly fascinated by the past and death. Most upper-class Upir will devote their influence and time to discover and expand their knowledge on ancient aspects and magics concerning death and undeath.

Common Myths and Legends

Upir Vampyres have genetic abilities and characteristics unique to other ethnicities.

Upir bloodlines can transform their bodies into a swirl of shadows which can aid in secrecy and swift travel.

Upir Vampyres have smaller and thinner canines, aiding their ability to disguise their true nature.

Upir Vampyres can learn to expand or elongate their bones to make their bodies and canines look bigger, so as to intimidate prey or possible threats.

Major organizations

The Upir ethnicity is the major Vampyre race of the Mistlands, and thus are the Vampyres owning the powerful Kingdom of Veperit which has defied the Great Western Empire's influence. The Church of Wapierzism is also dominantly under Upir ethnicity, with its religious capital being in Veperit. Politically, Upir Vampyres are always seen as the most powerful and influential of the ethnicities and bloodlines.

Encompassed species