num_pages: 96
description: For All Character Levels:At last some means of combatting the ultimate undead, vampires, have found their way into print. Within these pages, Dr. Rudolph Van Richten shares his vast background as one of Ravenloft's most formidable lore masters and vampire hunters. Decades of research and experience have been compiled into discussions which define the very nature of those "kings of the undead," and help put them at a disadvantage to mortals, whom they consider to be "mere cattle."Dr. Van Richten has detailed vampiric powers, weaknesses, feeding and sleeping habits, even their varied relationships with others of their own kind. Old myths are dispelled, new facts are uncovered, and the experiences of both vampires and those you hunt them are recorded for your safety and enlightenment.Quickly! Soon the sun sets and the dead will rise! The vampires of Ravenloft know no mercy, and you must be prepared before the darkness engulfs you.Summary of content:Introduction Background of vampirism (origins, biology notes, etc.) Vampiric powers (age categories, powers) Creating new vampires (traditional, saliva, curses) Vampire weaknesses (keeping at bay, sanctified places) Destroying a vampire (wooden stake, blessed weapons, running water, sunlight) Magic and vampires (effect of magic on vampires) Life-blood: vampire feeding habits (mechanics of it) The sleep of the dead (depth of sleep, soil from homeland, etc.) Hibernation Relationship between vampires (combat, progenitor and offspring) The mind of the vampire (psychology, ego, etc.) The facade (in human societies) Retained skills (when the vampire was of a class ex: priest, wizard, etc.)
language: English
title: Van Richten's Guide to Vampires: Ravenloft Accessory RR3:
titlecomplete: Van Richten's Guide to Vampires: Ravenloft Accessory RR3: (Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd Edition)
genres: Gaming, Games, Role Playing Games, Fantasy, Dungeons and Dragons, Horror
ratings_count: 100
places: Ravenloft
series: Advanced Dungeons & Dragons, 2nd Edition, Van Richten's Guides: Ravenloft Campaign Accessories: (Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd Edition)
publisher: TSR, Inc.