Thralls

## Description:

"Thrall" is the term given to still-living mortals who have fallen to the addictive sway of a Vampire's influence; specifically, a Thrall is addicted to their master's Vampiric blood, a blood that warps the mortal form and provides it with a number of benefits in exchange for unwavering servitude and absolute loyalty. Thralls can live anywhere mortals can, and are often found having infiltrated mortal society without issue, as they are physically identical to normal people; they are found all across the K2 Universe.

Thralls often appear identically to how they did before they were converted. Whilst under the effects of their Vampire master's blood, Thralls exhibit no visible physical changes, save for the fact that they no longer age; their bodies look normal, and even most mundane medical tests will not identify a Thrall's supernatural abilities. Thralls of some Houses, however, like those of House Nosferatu or House [FLESHCRAFT], may exhibit physical mutations as a result of their master's blood.

Thralls are perceived as traitors and monsters by most other sentient races. They are shunned at best and hunted at worst, feared by most communities as signs of a local Vampire House or cult worming its way into the area.

Thralls are often as intelligent as average people; particularly long-lived Thralls will inevitably have acquired significantly more knowledge than normal, however, and many are experts in at least one (1) field or trade. Thralls are, however, lacking in wisdom; blinded by their unwavering devotion to their Vampire master, Thralls are unable to question all but the most absurd or dangerous of commands, making them tools for their master and little else. Compared to humans, Thralls are considerably more emotional, with mood swings and bouts of constant depression from separation anxiety being very common; Thralls are emotionally and physically dependent on their Vampire master, and as such are possessive, highly protective, and aggressively caring for them at all times. Thralls, like other normal mortals, can use Magic and technology alike, and have no predilections or impediments to either; some Thralls, or particularly old/powerful ones blessed by their Vampire master(s) often, may receive the ability to tap into the abilities and Magical talents of their Vampire masters.

Thralls, being mortal, can reproduce sexually, according to the same manner in which their race reproduces; however, Thralls are made primarily when a Vampire gives some of their blood to a living mortal. A drop of Vampire blood, even if diluted down to a 1:200 ratio, is enough to turn a living mortal into a Thrall; Vampire blood, once ingested or breathed-in or injected, acts as the strongest drug any mortal has ever done, providing a euphoria that mundane narcotics will never be able to beat. This, combined with the supernatural abilities granted to a Thrall and the supernatural bond created between the Thrall and their Vampire master, provides the ideal circumstances for absolute loyalty in the Thrall. Thralls need a constant supply of Vampire blood, usually once per week under average exertion, but some can go for up to once a month if their time is spent mostly resting; Thralls that do not receive their regular dose will suffer extreme withdrawal symptoms, culminating in the loss of their Thrall status and the loss of their powers, which includes their body's rapid aging to their actual age, often killing older Thralls instantly. Thralls that reproduce with a normal non-Thrall humanoid mortal produce unaffected mortal children, but Thralls that reproduce with other Thralls produce Thrall children; a further mutation of these natural-born Thralls, known as the [REDACTED], make their own Vampire blood naturally. Treatment of other Thralls differs from House to House or Vampire to Vampire; often, Thralls are distrusting of each other, all vying for the attention and "love" and blood of their master; some Thralls, ordered by their masters, work together in perfect unity and harmony to achieve their masters' goals.

As long as they remain under the effects of their master's blood, Thralls age significantly slower than normal; the aging process is all but halted, granting a Thrall centuries of extra life. This can be halted further through Magic or technological means, or by imbibing more Vampire blood than is strictly necessary, which heals the Thrall and can reverse the aging process. More importantly, Thralls' physical abilities do not degrade with age, allowing a Thrall who looks ninety (90) to punch as hard or run as fast as a Thrall in their twenties (20's).

### Personality:

All Thralls have but 1 goal: Serve their Vampiric master. The Thralling process leaves a Thrall addited to their master's blood, but also creates a very one-sided love; Thralls experience very potent feelings for their master and have their very minds warped to worship their master. As such, on the surface, Thralls appear to be willing servants, when in reality, some Houses or individual Vampires specialize in Thralling their rivals or enemies as a means of punishment or torture.