Vampire

The **vampires** are one of the many races that inhabits the world, originating from the Elysium region and has existed since ancient times, hundred of years prior to the events of the Crimson Plague. They are known for their strength, speed, and magical affinity, as well as their infamous thirst for blood. Vampires are also creatures of the night, grouped in the same category as the Undead monsters.

Although generally viewed as savage and bloodthirsty, vampires follow a distinct creed in their life. In their Elysium domain, vampires uphold a clan-based hierarchy of which determines the status of individual vampires depending on which clan they are born or converted to, also known as "Blood Purity" in their tongue. Since they are essentially immortal, elder vampires are respected as leader of kin. However, due to the same reason, having descendants is considered lesser behavior and is thought to reduce their blood purity.

## Physiology

All vampires share the same characteristics of having bloodshot red eyes, slightly pale skins, longer-than-average canine teeth, and pointy ears. They sustain themselves by absorbing blood from other monsters, however, they will reject other kinds of food as their body cannot process it.

They are known to be strong, agile, and having immense magical affinity: they can lift boulders many time their sizes, move extremely fast, and cast powerful magic, especially blood magic, without breaking a sweat. These strengths, however, are immediately nullified under intense sunlight or within range of their weaknesses, reducing their strength monumentally.

Vampires cannot actually die. A vampire that is gravely injured, instead of dying, will turn into dust that contains their life essences. As along as the dust is gathered in one place and is more than two-thirds of its original amount, a vampire can be revived with a drop of virgin blood.

## Culture

Two distinct cultures exist in vampire society: the Vespers and the Vampiric Clans.

### The Vespers

The Vespers are vampire nomads who distanced themselves from the social hierarchy that is instantiated by the Vampiric Clans. They are one of the reason of why vampires became widespread throughout the world.

### The Vampiric Clans

The Vampiric Clans is the dominant culture in vampire society. It is a type of class hierarchy that defines the status of a vampire, be it privilege or actual strength and powers. Clans are divided by blood purity, a concept which radiated from the notion and fact that descendant vampires are weaker than their predecessors; elder vampires are inherently stronger than their offspring, and no matter what they do the offspring are always weaker. There are seven clans that form the Vampire Domain, and each respective clans have their own traits and standings. All clan names are derived from their first member of which always once a member of a clan above them.

### List of Clans

#### Transylis

Clan Transylis is the highest clan in the hierarchy. The clan consists of almost all elder vampires, all of which are the precursors; vampires with the purest blood possible. The clan acts as the leader of the Domain and all vampires under it. Their members are few, and if any of it members decided to have a child, the newborn vampire is automatically passed on to one of the clans below them. This is the very action that started the clan hierarchy that the vampires hold as of now. Because of their status, they look down on every other clan, but they still treat them in respect. The Transylis vampires are very powerful being. As precursor vampires, they have every strength and powers of vampires at their strongest, as well as their weaknesses at their weakest. If one puts their mind to it, they can take over a nation in one fell swoop.

#### Draculei

Clan Draculei is recognized as Clan Transylis as their "equal", and is the only clan to be mentioned as so. The clan was formed when the First Child from Clan Transylis, was born. Members of this clan consists of direct offspring of Clan Transylis, as well as the offspring of the First Child. It is the only clan other than Clan Vladeimys that does not transfer their children to other clans. Originally, Clan Draculei was Clan Transylis' "soldiers", and in the early days of this clan, members were subject to harsh training. The result however, became apparent far in the future as Clan Draculei emerged as the clan with the highest combat capability, both physical and magical. They also frequent voluntary users of the Blood Frenzy, that is, willingly give in to their bloodlust in exchange for extra strength in fights.

#### Vrykols

Clan Vrykols is a quirky clan. It was first formed by ex-members of Clan Draculei that defected due to their combative lifestyle. At first, Clan Transylis strongly disapproved of the emergence of Clan Vrykols but eventually gave in as Clan Draculei supported them. Members of Clan Vrykols are vampires strong enough to take on a member of Clan Draculei, but they prefer not to. Taking on their founder, members of this clan are somewhat hoarder, indulging in worldly riches and materials. They also fond of storing blood for later consumption. Inadvertently, Clan Vrykols was the one that discovered Blood Wine, a staple drink in vampire society as well as an odd delicacy for non-vampires.

#### Strygos

Founded by Vrykols' twin sister, Clan Strygos is very similar to their clan twin. The difference, however, while Clan Vrykols prefers to gather and store, members of Clan Strygos are gluttons. Members of this clan frequently took on chain feeding, hunting one prey after another until they are truly satisfied. Originally, they were part of Clan Vrykols, but due to this trait they were evicted by the clan and was forced to start their own. They are frightening combatants, as their blood frenzy almost literally turns them into something more of a beast. They are in constant watch of Clan Transylis, as their tendency to chain-feed can be quite troublesome.

#### Alwick

Clan Alwick first branched off from Clan Strygos, retaining their gluttonous nature towards blood. The difference is, however, while members of Clan Strygos feed for the sake of feeding, members of Clan Alwick takes the word 'lust' int 'bloodlust' quite literally. To them, feeding is a highly sensual act, and the pleasure of feeding is second to none. As such, members of this clan have developed a way to feed multiple times from one prey. The clan is also the only clan that is exclusively female in members.

#### Jurgranc

Clan Jurgranc is one of the two clans that descended from Clan Draculei, the other being Clan Vrykols. Members of this clan are polar opposites of Clan Draculei, however. Among others, Clan Jurgranc is the most peaceful, as it is the reason of their split in the first place. Members of this clan are pacifists in nature, both towards their own kin, other clans, and even towards other beings of the world. As such, Clan Jurgranc is usually the third voice in clan disputes. They are, however, still quite powerful on their own if provoked enough to fight.

#### Vladeimys

Clan Vladeimys is the lowest clan in the hierarchy. Majority members of this clan are outcasts from other clans, as well as lesser vampires that came to existence from Blood Conversions. Compared to non-vampires, they are still dreadful creatures of the night. However, in the eyes of the vampiric clans, they significantly weaker. What they lack in strength they make up with numbers, as Clan Vladeimys has the most members among all clans. The clan is very prone in starting civil fights, as they dislike being treated unequal. Due to this, Clan Transylis are constantly keeping them in check.

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