VAMPIRES
Vampires are a disease passed down by blood or by bite.Nobody knows the origins of this supernatural disease.
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ANATOMY & INFO
Vampires are seperated into 3 types of vampire
Royal
Royal vampires are a special type of born vampire who have abnormal almost magical abilities, and inhibit most powers heard in vampire folklore.
Born
Born vampires are individuals born with the vampiric disease, they have more instinctual control compared to infected.
Infected
Infected vampires are humans who were infected by other vampires via vampire venom. These vampires will form a wound around the area they were bitten in similar to a deep wound, these wounds will be in the shape of their bat form. Infected vampire bat forms are more beastly and are more of a mix of human and bat. They also struggle a lot with their instincts tending to be very impulsive at first.
Human Form Features
All human forms will feature pointed ears and fangs, although some vampires will "stealth"Human forms will feature a mark resembling their bat forms, bat forms can have this mark too, although it can sometimes be covered up by fur.Marks can appear as a deep wound if it's caused by infection, if born with said mark it can appear like a birthmark. Stylization of these marks can vary to a huge amount, being tattoo-like in nature and pigmentation.
MARKING EXAMPLES
FANGS
The fangs of vampires can vary quite a lot, they can form as overgrown sharp canines, or snake-like fangs. If an individual is an infected the process of growing them can be painful and uncomfortable.
COMMON FANG TYPES
All fangs feature the ability to shoot venom out of their fangs to spread the disease. The ability to control the venom depends on the individual, but most born and royals can control it whilst infected don't have much control for at least the first few years.The tongues of vampires also have antibacterial saliva that they use to clean the area before a bite.
VAMPIRE MASKING
Vampires have a set of instinctual and bodily traits attached to their being, the ammount someone is attached to determines how much of a struggle someone would have masking those vampiric traits.
UNMASKED
Unmasked vampires will be in a sort of midform of sorts showing their bat-like traits. The way the traits show depends on the individual. Behaviorally they also will have traits of their bat form meshed into their human form.Unmasked vampires find it extremely difficult to mask their traits and get exhausted at the end of the day after masking.
MASKED
Masked vampires will be relatively the same as a human behaviorally and visually, the only way to spot a vampire who's masking is via their marking, fangs, and ears.Masked vampires usually have no struggle masking their traits and are either more comfortable masking them or are so used to it, that it's their default state of mind.
Masking in vampire society varies in importance, some vampiric cultures promote unmasking these traits whilst others promote masking. Most humans are fearful of unmasked vampires as they are seen as more impulsive instinctually.Vampires throughout their lives can fluctuate with their relationship to masking, some years it might be more comfortable to mask whilst others it'd be uncomfortable. Their unmasked traits can fluctuate too, some days they might have a tail some days they may not.
STEALTHING
Stealthing is a practice some vampires partake in to fit in better within human society. Some will either hide their traits via coverings or take more extreme measures such as surgical procedures such as
EAR CUTTING
FANG FILING
FANG REMOVAL
PELT REMOVAL
LIMB REMOVAL
Just as the name says vampires will cut their ears to be more in the shape of human ears, if doing this surgery legally by law it is require to notch each ear to indicate vampiric status.
Surgeons also have the ability to file down their fangs to resemble human teeth. Fangs must be filed down once a year as they regrow, although this is a painful and potentially dangerous thing to do with their fangs as if it hits the nerves that excrete the venom this can hemorrhage.
An extremely controversial surgery less recommended by doctors. This is the entire removal of the fang and venom sack, this generally will ruin the life quality of a vampire as the venom is an integral part of their body, allowing them to break down bone & human meat in their gastric systems, without this venom digestion can be difficult and for some even impossible. This surgery has a high mortality rate post-op.
Removal of the coat of the vampire via laser, this procedure us most commonly done with the bat form to remove all hairs, this isn't all too invasive, but it does leave the bat form hairless which can cause it to be cold & possibly get sick if not given any heat protection such as a sweater in chillier weather.
Another extremely controversial surgery where vampires can request to remove limbs such as tails, webbing, claws, or other traits considered "inhuman" this can cause phantom limb pain and other complications that come with amputation of a limb.
Bat Form Flight Status
Bat forms have 3 modes of flight.
Crawlers
Crawlers have lost the ability to fly and mainly are known for their ability to run and climb very well. All crawlers have some form of webbing between their arms or legs.
Gliders
Gliders can glide building to building or tree to tree, they are known for their ability to hide well and climb well.
Flyers
Flyers are quite simple- they have the ability to fly.
Subtypes
Subtypes are determined by the type of vampire they are, royal, born, infected, these subtypes will determine the formations and traits of their bodies outside of flight status, as ability to flight is determined at random or familial genetics.
These vampires have a huge variety of traits being able to have reptilian, mammalian, avian traits and ability to have multiple limbs.Most royals start out with more bat-like forms but through consuming other royals their bat forms can grow to be more fantastical based off the abilities and traits of the vampires they consume.Royal vampires can be spotted with colorful unnatural markings unlike all other vampires who feature natural colors. These markings represent their abilities they are first born with.
Royal
Born
Born vampires have the least variety of the three mostly keeping to bat-like traits facially, they are also very likely to be flyers in comparison to infected.Although unable to gain feathers or beaks they sometimes will have similar bodily structures to avians for more efficient flight.
These vampires due to their infected status their bodies form a poor attempt at a bat form using random traits from land mammals of numerous types.Traits you will not see with them is horns, large tusks, or any traits from other types of animals such as reptiles, nor will you see them be able to have more than 4 limbs.
Infected
Bat forms do not feature a gastric, digestive system, or reproductive system as this form is merely for combat, hunting, and territory purposes. Having none of these organs gives them a tactical advantage as there are less vulnerable spots to target on their bodies in this state.Their forms are always slightly larger than the human form, and cannot be smaller. Each form is special to the individual and will feature colors based off their human forms skin and hair colors.
TRANSFORMATION PROCESS
Vampires transformation between their human and bat form is quite sudden and is most likely the reason why humans have made the myth they burn if daylight hits them.Their bodies will set aflame akin to a phoenix and their bones will reform in the fire into either/or form during this transformation it is quite agonizing, but memories of the turn is blocked out.Minor transformations such as a more human looking form to a more anthropomorphic form do not require burning alive rather the body merely shifts, this can feel strange for the one changing their body.
FIRST TRANSFORMATION
An infected vampires first transformation is a traumatic and slow event for them, during the first 6 months of being infected their body slowly turns less and less human without this sudden change at first.Gradually as the infected hits a more anthro-like form their body will set alight burning alive, the memory of this first turn is not blocked out, and they will remember the entire process of burning alive and being reformed till they black out.
THE FIRE
The fire emitting during this transformation process is supernatural within itself, seemingly incapable of harming others or spreading itself onto objects. The fire itself also can be numerous colors that actual fire cannot be.Some say these fire colors determine the "spirit" or "will" of the vampire, although this is neither confirmed nor denied by science.
Bat-Form Sentience
Compared to a vampires human form, their bat form is more animalistic and can be as smart as a dolphin all the way to a dog. Bat forms are not able to process much of the human language, and can memorize as much as an animal could.Memories during this state are vague as the conscious is in a dream-like state whilst the subconsciousness of the vampire takes the reins during this form.Royal vampires are able to force their human consciousnesses into this state given enough concentration though and fully control it, although this can be very exhaustive if not practicing this often.
BAT EXPRESSIONS & BODY-LANGUAGE
Communication wise bat forms rely highly on body-language and bat calls.
FACIAL EXPRESSIONS
BODILY EXPRESSIONS
VOCAL EXPRESSIONS
Laughing
Bats usually do a noise similar to a laughing sound to threaten humans.
Deep Growl
Bats to a deep growl when content, comfortable, and happy, similar to a cats purr.
Screeching
Bats let out a strong screech to intimidate and hold attention to other bats.
Human-Like sounds
Bats will imitate human sounds to lure them into a trap to hunt.
Diet
Vampires are inherently cannibalistic to their host species, humans relying on them for all their nutrients.These urges can be easy to manage as a born vampire, for infected it can be a process.Vampires can feed on only blood, although their energy will be lessened, and they won't be as strong as others. Eating full on meat can have many benefits such as more energy and a less likelihood of getting sick.They are also entirely able to eat bones and are one of the few things that does not need to be human to consume, this cannot provide many nutrients, but it can satiate hunger and is very stimulating for them, as most vampires have very intense oral fixations.
Vampire soceity
Flock Culture
Vampire society is extremely hierarchical due to the reliance on flock culture. All vampires instinctually desire a flock as they have no ability to be solitary creatures, they are even more social than humans and cannot live on their own without developing depression or anxiety.Flocks can vary extremely dynamically as they can work similar to a large friend group down to a more structured organization but all feature a leader(s) of some shape or form to follow behind.The most powerful flocks in the world are most often lead by a royal although there are exceptions to this rule as born/infected have just as much ability to be good group leaders.
General society
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Social Norms
Due to vampires' higher need for social interactions they are generally more physically affectionate than some human societies might be. Touch, hugging, and laying together or even sharing sleeping space is seen as extremely common without having to have romantic intent behind it. They will also partake in grooming each other with their tongues as they feature antibacterial saliva that can clean one another, but this does not replace taking baths rather they use this as a bonding experience.Romance between vampires is very intense, the two become dedicated to each other strongly and if proven to be both committed over some time will even begin to consume each others blood or skin to satiate each others bloodlust when unable to find food.Sexuality and gender within vampire society is extremely grey as vampires feature the ability to change their bodies sex, so the idea of homosexuality, heterosexuality, or being cisgendered is a completely foreign concept to them. They generally do not care nor focus on this part of life like humans do, fluctuation and experimentation between genders is seen as very casual.Vampires do not own animals, due to the fact vampires don't really require farming nor can rely on other animals for their food they generally do not understand the point of having pets nor getting attached to such things. Most see animals as “dirty” as their society prides itself in being very sanitary and clinical almost when it comes to cleanliness. They do not see animals as something to kill or disturb but rather just something they completely ignore.
Vampiric Law
All vampires must follow a set of rules, these rules have been established for melania and if caught breaking them others have a duty to kill the persecuted.
Kill to Eat
Infect With Cause
Do not kill other vampires without reason
All vampires must only kill for the purposes for consumption, trophy hunting or hunting for sport is looked down upon.
Vampires must be extremely selective with whom they infect, this is a more old world law and some areas are more flexible with what is determined “worthy” of infection, although one thing is clear vampires cannot infect children nor can they infect the elderly.Reasons for this is children cannot consent to such a life long choice and for the elderly they will be stuck at their current age which can be quite cruel for extremely elderly people with chronic pain.
Murder of vampires is only done for either self protection, gain of flock territory, or for keeping order within the laws. Out of respect for a life lost there is an obligation to eat the body and use the remains of it for resources.
Old World vs New World
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Royal Life
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