Vampire

Vampires are the primary supernatural creatures in the novels. They are immortal beings who must survive off of blood preferable human blood, but are capable of drinking animal blood.

## Vampire

### Diet

Human
 animal

## History:

The vampire species is very old, the first vampire was Chyou the woman who created the vampire race, and is heavily called the creator instead of her first name. Vampires, are known to be beautiful creatures able to use it to attract their prey with their scent, voice (Humans).

Their skin is flawless and very tough, however their skin can break if they are exposed to sunlight causing them to burn and it's very painful for them. They also have a weakness against pure sliver this is the only way to really kill a vampire if it impales them in the heart, if it is any weapon it can't really kill them only stalling them. If to much sliver is around them it can weaken them causing their senses to get some type of vertigo.

## Physiology:

### Nutrition:

Vampires subsist on blood as their only food source. Human blood is the most common, and most appealing to them and can be the most difficult to resist. Vampires need to feed regularly if not they can become mentally weaken and not able to resist blood easily, and if longer then they become mindless killers until able to crave their thirst. The Countess explains the feeling of hunger, saying it can burn but it's the only thing that they are focusing on is to feed. Vampires can live off of animal blood, but it's mentioned it doesn't hit the spot as human blood. Although, it's rare for vampires to off animal blood.

### Physical Appearance:

After their change, vampires appear like any human being with bit more muscle mass to them. Most vampires become paler, while others still retain their original skill color. Vampire skin is smooth and flawless as scars heal making them perfect able to attract prey easier. Vampires do have blood in their system as their hearts still beat every 4 hours circling the blood. The Venom in their body compelling and pleasant scent to others around them.

### Eye color:

Vampires eyes will only change in different ways, one being if provoked, also showing their vampires eyes if engaging in sexual activates.

### Teeth:

Vampire teeth are very strong even without showing their fangs able to tear through limbs making it look look like a wild animal. Their teeth are unbreakable due to how much venom is in their teeth. Vampires can cut through other vampire skin easily without hesitation.

### Venom:

Vampires have venom all in their body, but in their teeth it's the strongest. Vampires have different ways of using the venom.

## Vampires powers:

### Vampire birth:

Vampires are capable of having children, but it's very hard to give birth. Their is a theory that if Ai or Xiang had bitten you the chances of you having children were 7% higher then before. Although it is unsure if this is true or not, but it is a rare thing for a woman vampire to become pregnant not impossible though.

## Laws:

* If Hunting you must inconspicuous the victim should not be easily missed, but should regularly move.
* Vampires must take reasonability for any change new vampires and to explain the laws, if not this can result into punishment or death. If the newborn vampire either ignores the laws, or isn't taught they will be put to death.
* Every new number is required to train and live as a member as a guard for a year and after that they can leave and do their own thing.
* Vampires can have relations with humans but should not draw wide attention. If a human can not keep the secret of vampires the vampire is responsible to either change the human or silence them permantly.
* Vampires shall not change humans under the age of 15. If a vampire changes a human under 15 they will be killed both newborn vampire and the vampire that changed them. It is also still frown upon to change someone 15-18, but if they have reason they are allowed to.
* If a vampire can not control their hunger their is only two options, either death or they will stay in Xatoweth Empire forever not able to leave as they are liability.