Mystic Vampire Yokai

**Mystic Vampire Yokai** are a variation of the Vampire Yokai who has the power of the witches/warlocks.

## Physical Appearance

Mystic Vampire Yokai has the appearance of a normal human. But they could have typical vampire characteristics like the fanged teeth and the sharp claws. Some may even possess vampire wings.

## Description

Mystic Vampire Yokai can overcome the limitations most vampires have, because of their abilities in magic. Originally coming from Human Mages, these yokai have the powers of the vampire but also use magic powers which are usually one of the many things normal Vampire Yokai are weak against. They can go for a long time without blood due to spell work but vampire abilities will weaken without it. So they have to drink blood in order to maintain their current strength and status.

## Abilities

Here are the abilities that Mystic Vampire Yokai can have in their arsenal:

* Conversion
	+ Vampirization
* Daytime Walking
* Decelerated Aging/Semi-Immortality
* Enhanced/Supernatural Stealth
	+ Enhanced/Supernatural Concealment
* Mystic Human Physiology
* Shapeshifting
	+ Animal Morphing
* Natural Weaponry
	+ Claw Retraction
	+ Powerful Bite
		- Fang Retraction
* Supernatural Condition
	+ Regenerative Healing Factor/Supernatural Regeneration
		- Immortality
	+ Supernatural Condition
	+ Supernatural Agility
	+ Supernatural Athleticism
	+ Supernatural Balance
	+ Supernatural Charisma
	+ Supernatural Combat
	+ Supernatural Dexterity
	+ Supernatural Durability/Invulnerability
		- Contaminant Immunity
	+ Supernatural Endurance
	+ Supernatural Flexibility
	+ Supernatural Genetics
	+ Supernatural Leap
	+ Supernatural Mobility
	+ Supernatural Reflexes
	+ Supernatural Sensation
	+ Supernatural Senses
		- Night Vision
	+ Supernatural Speed
	+ Supernatural Stamina
	+ Supernatural Strength
	+ Supernatural Survivability
* Vampire Physiology
	+ Blood Consumption/Vampiric Draining
* Vampire Magic
* Various Forms of Magic
* Various Magical Powers

### Variations

* Predator Physiology
	+ Supernatural Self-Preservation
* Hypnosis
* Transformation/Partial Transformation
	+ Bat Physiology
* Weather Manipulation

## Pop Culture

There are many characters who are mystic vampires. Evangeline A.K. McDowell from Negima! is one example of it. She's an ancient vampire who has tremendous magical abilities. Stronger then any other magic user. Kain from Black Blood Brothers is a member of the Warlock Clan. He's a mystic vampire. Vampire Evileye from Overlord has impressive magical powers and can blend in with mages. Kumiko Ishihara from Buffy the Vampire Slayer is a vampire witch who has been trained by Saga Vasuki, granting her magical ability on par with Willow Rosenberg.

## Variations

### Vampire Yokai

Mystic vampires maintains having their vampiric powers. Sometimes even combining their vampiric abilities with their magical abilities.

### Witch Yokai

Mystic vampires are able to use various types of magic that witches can use.

## Life in the Hidden World

Mystic Vampire Yokai usually live in Witch Town communities with the other magic users. Though they are stronger then normal Vampire Yokai, they can be stop by those who specializes in Anti-Magic. If magical ability is not strong enough they would not be able to overcome vampiric weaknesses. They can become weak if someone uses Magic Negation during combat. It may have a chance to bring back their vampiric weaknesses. Unlike normal vampires, mystic vampires can go for a long time without blood. But they have to drink blood so they won't become weakened without it.

## Symbolism

The Ankh is the most well-known, and certainly the most popular symbol to be associated with Vampyres today. Kemetic (ancient Egyptian) in origin, the Ankh is a symbol of eternal life, death and rebirth. In Kemetic lore, the Ankh started out as a literal transcription of the thoracic vertebrae of a bull.