Bruxa

Bruxae (singular: Bruxa) were a variety of Lesser Vampire rarely created by more powerful Higher Vampires. Exclusively female, they possessed a striking natural glamour that made them capable of charming prey, as well as innate invisibility and immense speed and strength that eclipsed that of normal Vampire Spawn.

## Description

Bruxae took the form of beautiful women of various species (predominantly humans and elves). They possessed a natural glamour that made them irresistibly beautiful which would draw in unsuspecting prey. When this failed, they also possessed a natural form of invisibility that allowed them to hide from sight. Upon exhausting all other options, the Bruxa would drop their glamour and reveal their true form: that of a terrifyingly beautiful creature with taut grey skin, large claws, and sharp canines. Bruxae were immensely fast and strong, capable of killing a commoner with a single blow. However, they typically preferred to avoid open combat, making them excellent infiltrators and spies.

Bruxae possessed a number of abilities that were quite similar to Striga, but the powers of a Bruxa paled in comparison to their more powerful cousins.

## Creation

Bruxae were created from Vampire Spawn by Higher Vampires through a mysterious dark ritual. This ritual would strengthen them, but still leave them under the sway of their master and creator. Powerful vampires would normally create Bruxae with the purpose of using them to spy upon or infiltrate their enemies.

## Strengths and Abilities

Bruxae were the most powerful variety of Lesser Vampire by far, possessing numerous abilities that made them highly dangerous to engage in any circumstance.

* Charm- Bruxae possessed a powerful natural glamour that beguiled their prey and made them vulnerable so that the Bruxa could feed with ease. This was immensely hard to resist unless the creature knew they were being charmed, making most humans completely helpless against the Bruxa.
* Stealth- Bruxae could render themselves invisible at will, making them extremely stealthy should they desire.
* Durability- Bruxae, like all vampires, were resistant to nonmagical weapons, allowing them to take hits from even the strongest fighters.
* Superhuman Speed and Strength- Bruxae possessed extreme levels of speed and agility, far beyond that of a normal human, as well as razor sharp claws and extreme strength.
* Sunlight Immunity- Bruxae, uniquely among Lesser Vampires, were unaffected by sunlight and could pose as normal humanoids during the day without any risks.
* Regeneration- Bruxae possessed a powerful innate regeneration that allowed them to heal from most wounds easily.

## Weaknesses

Bruxae had no shortage of weaknesses as vampires, but many were smart enough to avoid these weaknesses when possible.

* Running Water- Bruxae, like all vampires, were burned by running water like acid, and were unable to cross such barriers.
* Forbiddance- Bruxae could not enter a dwelling without permission from an occupant.
* Servitude- Bruxae were Lesser Vampires, and as such were utterly tied to their master in every way. They were unable to learn magic, nor grow stronger unless their master decided they should be able to. If their master was ever destroyed, the Bruxa would be as well.