Vampire

Basic Information

Anatomy

Not significantly different from their species of origin on the outside Within, their body steadily rots, their belly replaced by an organ, warped and tainted by ancient magic into a type of phylactery that is used to keep them alive

Genetics and Reproduction

Reproduce by transmission of a viral strain of blood

Growth Rate & Stages

Stasis of the time they are turned. If a vampire is turned at a young age, they will remain that age. Same for an older age spell, however, most vampires will take up infernal pacts whose contracts often include age regression or beautification.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Blood Depending on age, may need to feed on roughly one pint of blood per week The sorcery of the Vampires however makes them hunger and is fueled by the amount of blood they have ingested

Biological Cycle

Few dare study the vampire's biological cycle, fewer still return

Additional Information

Uses, Products & Exploitation

Vampire flesh is used in several potions for protection from undeath and it has been found to be possible to inoculate against vampirism, however the necessary contact often exposes the individual to vampirism long before they can inoculate themselves
The only know use of a vampire's phylactery is by Urudium Primus, and the phylactery is currently housed in the Lord Consular's focus

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Heightened senses and increased agility Naturally Stronger Slow to heal

Symbiotic and Parasitic organisms

Ghouls

Civilization and Culture

Major Organizations

Ibral

Beauty Ideals

Flamboyancy and paleness The more ornate the vampire appears, the more beautiful they are deemed. As well, despite the queen's appearance, most noblemen prefer to accentuate their paleness. This is due to the fact that the materials used to do this suppress their natural enhancements.
Paranoid noblemen often rumor that this is the queen suppressing the powers of her court through social manipulation. Those noblemen tend to quickly find themselves on the front lint

Lifespan

Immortal

Conservation Status

"Prolific, and irritatingly so" - Annebis Quartiem