Kryptonian-based Nosferatu

Kryptonian-based nosferatu are bipedal humanoids from the planet Krypton who have been inflicted by the nosferatu curse.

## History

### Origin

Vlad Dracula had captured a Kryptonian sleeper agent that had been planted by the soldier of the Military Guild, Ursa. This agent was used to experiment with the curse to understand its effects on extraterrestrial life.

Ursa was eventual changed by Lilith after some convincing by her father.

## Representatives

* Unnamed Kryptonian
* Kara Zor-L
* Ursa
* Kara Zor-El

## Attributes

### Powers

A nosferatu is a being who has died but has been resurrected by specific supernatural means; they have a natural affinity or aptitude for magick (rivaling that of *Homo magi*) and possesses a variety of supernatural abilities and specific limitations, with most "species" notably to frequently ingest fresh blood in order to maintain their own existence. Vampyr have often been referred to as "undead" throughout the centuries since, even when active, they were not truly alive in the same sense as ordinary mortals. Technically, they can be classified as actually being dead. Being created from a non-human species, their powers and abilities differ significantly from their human counterparts.

#### Powers Retention

These noferatu have retained the powers and abilities gained from their original Kyrptonian physiology.

* They have an immunity to the destructive ultraviolet radiation vie a "yellow" sun that would destroy other nosferatu.
* They have an immunity to garlic.

#### Magical Affinity

Being a mystical resurrection, Nosferatu have a magical affinity rivaling those of the human species, *Homo magus*.

#### Summoning and Shapeshifting

Vampires could summon and control certain creatures such as bats, wolves, and rats. Vampires could also transform themselves into bats, and in the case of some vampires, wolves, while retaining their human intelligence in these forms. Some vampires could even become human-sized bats. Nosferatu can also transform themselves into mist at will, while still retaining their normal consciousnesses in that form.

#### Osteo-kinesis

They are able to alter their skeletal structure and manipulate their bones. They have ability to control their osteoblasts (cells responsible for producing bones). They have the ability to control their osteoclasts (cells responsible for breaking down bones). They have the ability to regulate their bones' calcium density. They can manipulate their bones after or even as they're being formed, causing them to break through the skin. Most often these bones only protrude from the body, enough for the user to grab and remove them or, alternatively, remain jutting out for whatever offensive or defensive purpose the user intends. If the user chooses, the bones can be forcefully ejected from the body.

### Abilities

* **Will Power**: The overall extent of a vampire's abilities depended upon the strength of the vampire's will. Exceptional vampires with powerful wills, such as Dracula or Varnae, were capable of summoning and controlling thunderstorms, even though the mystical concentration required to do so left them extremely weak for a certain period of time. The vampire's willpower could also determine the extent to which he or she could master their craving for blood and retain the same personality they had in life. However, most people that became vampires quickly found themselves unable to resist their bodies' all-consuming craving for blood. They quickly degenerated into cruel and animalistic hunters of ordinary human beings, even if these new vampires had been kind and sensitive people in their mortal lives.

#### Average Strength Level

Unlike human nosferatu, a vampyr created from Kryptonians are able to access 100% of their body's physical strength that was the same as it was during her life under a "red" sun. The vast majority of known and recorded vampires were capable of lifting from 1,000 lbs to 4,000 lbs, with only Count Dracula and his predecessor Varnae being known to lift more at 4 and 7 tons respectively due to their special stance as ruler of Earth's vampyr race.

### Weaknesses

Nosferatu have many limitations imposed upon their supernatural abilities, and even upon their very existence. Below is a listing of weaknesses common to supernatural vampyr. Popular fiction depicting vampyr often causes others to be skeptical of their reality. Once convinced of their existence, however, the same media provides an education on basic anti-vampire tools, such as religious symbols, sunlight, wooden stakes, and holy water, although those using them may not fully understand details of the tools' requirements.

##### Red Sunlight

A Kryptonian-based nosferatu's greatest weakness is red sunlight, due to their altered metabolism, vampires were unable to withstand direct sunlight. Sunlight somehow caused the ichor to congeal within the vampire's veins and the skin to rapidly decay. Direct exposure to sunlight caused the vampire to dehydrate completely and turn to powder, or even explode in certain cases. Artificial red sunlight can also hurt vampires, although not as effectively; when Monica Rambeau attacked Dracula with ultraviolet light, he was hurt but not destroyed.

Some nosferatu, such as Dracula have been able to reform their bodies following being turned to powder from the sun, while others have been completely obliterated from contact with the sun. The conditions in which a vampire can come back from the dead may be particular to one who is rightfully the lord of all vampires.

##### Magic

Magic wielders such as Doctor Strange and Topaz have been able to harm vampires with magic, and some spells have the effect to kill a vampire. The most lethal spell is the Montesi Formula is a spell from the Book of Darkhold which can destroy all vampires. Doctor Strange invoked the spell which destroyed all vampires on Earth (save Hannibal King, who he and his allies were able to restore to human life), but when the spell was broken all the vampires that were destroyed were restored to life.