Dhampir

The Half-Breed Vampires

A **Dhampir** is a half-breed child of a Vampire birthed by a non-vampire, and are known as progenies of both horror and tragedy.

## Overview

The circumstances of a dhampir's conception are often called into question but scarcely understood, as few mortal mothers survive the childbirth. Those who do often abandon their monstrous children and refuse to speak of the matter. While some speculate that dhampirs result when mortal women couple with vampires, others claim that they form when a pregnant woman suffers a vampire bite.

Some particularly zealous scholars even contest dhampirs' status as a unique race, instead viewing them as humans suffering from an unholy affliction. Regardless, they live and die just like any other mortal creatures, despite possessing a supernatural longevity akin to that of most vampires and other supernatural creatures. Hardship and suffering fill a dhampir's formative years. Most grow up as orphans, and despite their exquisite features and innate charm, they face a lifetime of prejudice, mistrust, fear, and persecution.

## Description

Humans who witness the seemingly sinister nature of a dhampir child's supernatural powers or mild sensitivity to daylight display an array of reactions ranging from awe to terror to outright hatred. Eventually, a dhampir must learn to cope with these difficulties in order to find his place in the world. While most dhampirs succumb to the innate evil of their undead heritage and devolve into the monstrous fiends depicted by society though a few do reject their unholy conceptions, even seeking to protect the world that despises them. They don't look down on humans, and they honestly express their fondness for people they like. Despite their parentage, many dhampirs despise the arrogant vampires and make it their life's mission to vanquish them.

Unlike their more bloodthirsty species, dhampirs are immune to sunlight and holy water, but it is shown that it simply annoys them. However, they can be fatally injured with the use of a cross. Due to their unique genetic traits, dhampirs are traditionally stronger than their parents and most of the vampiric race. Dhampirs are even said to rival the strength of Turok-Hans whilst more experienced ones can surpass them and rival the likes of Shinso Vampire. Their one true weakness is their bloodlust, a damning trait they inherit from their vampiric parents. In fact, it is because of this weakness that dhampirs refuse to be accompanied by companions on their journeys of hunts and self finding.

## Appearances

A dhampir's appearance is extremely close to human with usually strange coloured eyes to differentiate themselves. For that reason, it's extremely easy for them to conceal their true nature and behave like a human without anything feeling off.

## Notable Dhampirs

* Alucard - Prince of Castlevania
* Rayne
* Lorcan d'Eath
* Eric Brooks
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* Gasper Vladi
* Valerie Tepes

## Quotes

* *"Dhampirs are half-vampires offspring born when a pregnant woman was bitten by a vampire and giving birth of a living corpse. Because of the barbaric nature of their birth, they and their sire are considered stains upon the vampire name."* - Carl Black.

## Gallery

*A dhampir standing and killing**A female dhampir**Dhampir Twins**A dhampir hunter*
## Trivia

* Many dhampirs actually prefer to live in human settlements, unlike their pure-blooded progenitors.

## Images Sources

* (Dhampir by tramposin dcevkit-fullview.jpg) Dhampir by tramposin
* (Half Breed Vampire.jpg) Dhampir from Pathfinder
* (Standing and Chillin.jpg) Standing and Chillin' by wwysocki
* (Dhampir commission by hyanide ded85ks-fullview.jpg) Dhampir - Commission by Hyanide
* (Dhampir twins commission by hyanide deu0ha4-fullview.jpg) Dhampir Twins - Commission by Hyanide
* (Commission dhampir by natattack33 deliyfp-fullview.jpg) Commission: Dhampir by NatAttack33
* (Dhampir.jpg) Dhampir Monstergirl from Monster Girl Encyclopedia