Dhampir

The most recently discovered race native to Edore, the Dhampir were given their name by the people who discovered them, who had mistakenly believed them to be vampire spawn. The Dhampir had no personal identity of race, mostly due to inter-coven bickering between themselves.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Dhampir can easily be mistaken for a bat-like feyling, as they appear as an incredibly attractive humanoid with strange features: eyes that are slightly too large and large bat ears atop their head. They are not, however, and vehemently deny any relation. The Dhampir can transform into large, monstrous bat creature that retain their speech.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Primarily carnivorous, but will feed on plant matter if necessary.

Additional Information

Social Structure

Dhampir live in colonies among others of their kind, called covens, always scheming to ascend to their coven's court.

Facial characteristics

Wide, bat-like.

Average Intelligence

Above average.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Adapted to the night and cave dwelling, the dhampir have incredible perception powers of darkvision and echolocation.

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

Dhampir have typically Italian or other love language based names.

Major Organizations

Dhampir divide themselves into three separate covens, the Des, Dia, and Diph; each having their own goals and societal norms. To the Dhampir, these covens represent their true race.

Beauty Ideals

Dhampir are incredibly vain and are always attempting to appear youthful and attractive.

Relationship Ideals

There is a joke among the feyling that Dhampir are just feyling without a heart. Marriages among Dhampir are generally only for the purpose of aesthetics and can quickly dissolve if the other loses interest on a whim.

Common Dress Code

Ornate Victorian outfits that accentuate figure are often worn among the Dhampir, who value fashion above function.

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

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D&D 3.5e

Dhampir Traits

Dhampir possess the following racial traits.

• Humanoid (Shapechanger)
• +2 Int, +2 Wis, +4 Cha
• Medium: As Medium creatures, Dhampir have no special bonuses or penalties due to their size.
• Dhampir base land speed is 30 feet.
• Special Senses (Ex): Blindsense 15 feet, Darkvision 60 feet, Low-Light Vision
• Light Blindness (Ex): Abrupt exposure to bright light (such as sunlight or a daylight spell) blinds Dhampir for 1 round. On subsequent rounds, they are dazzled as long as they remain in the affected area.
• Sensitive Hearing (Ex): Listen is always a class skill for Dhampir.
• Alternate Form (Su): A Dhampir can assume the form of a monstrous, wyvern-like, bat creature (use the dire bat stats and abilities) three times per day. The dhampir can remain in its alternate form until it chooses to return to its natural form.
• Automatic Languages: Automatic Languages: Common, Sylvan. Bonus Languages: Auran, Dwarven, Elven, Terran.
• Favored Class: Sorcerer.
• Level Adjustment +2

Lifespan

90 years

Average Height

6'1"

Average Weight

140 lbs.

Average Physique

Tall, attractive.

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Exceptionally pale, dark hair.