Higher Vampire

Created by Mu, Inspired by the Witcher series

Basic Information

Anatomy

Whilst on the surface, a Higher Vampire appears like any ordinary humanoid, but their individual abilities differentiate themselves apart from the common folk.

Genetics and Reproduction

Higher Vampires infect others with Sanguinare Vampiris, or Vampire Disease, through an exchange of blood, in which the "victim" must consume it.

Growth Rate & Stages

Higher Vampires are the product of evolution from their Spawn stage, until becoming a full Vampire. The older the Vampires get, the more individual they become, and become the Higher Vampires people rarely see.

Ecology and Habitats

Each of the Higher Vampires has their own tastes in their lairs, from fine furnishings to lavish clothes, and most have a carafe of wine at hand in most abodes.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Higher Vampires need not consume blood to survive, some can survive on normal food, but many of them enjoy the taste of haem on their lips more than anything.

Biological Cycle

Higher Vampires must go into a deep hibernation if they are "destroyed" by a mortal, in order to regenerate.

Additional Information

Social Structure

Higher Vampires respect each other, and will often remain at a distance from their brethren's territory.

Facial characteristics

Varies

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Unknown

Average Intelligence

Higher Vampires are extremely intelligent, and can sometimes outsmart even the most prestigious of mages.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Higher Vampires have acute hearing and smell, known to the people as Blindsight, as well as having incredible nightvision or "Darkvision".

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

Higher Vampires take their mortal names.

Beauty Ideals

Varies

Gender Ideals

Varies

Courtship Ideals

Varies

Relationship Ideals

Varies

Major Language Groups and Dialects

Common, Infernal, Undercommon, and Ancient Vampire

Common Etiquette Rules

Varies

Common Dress Code

Varies

Common Taboos

They must consume blood from a living creature, and in times of great bloodlust, they can drain a person dry or tear them apart in their rage.

History

Unlike most vampires, true Higher Vampires are incredibly rare, and are often mistaken for their lesser breeds. True Higher Vampires can look exactly like a human being and can even evade detection from the most skilled hunter, only revealing themselves at their own convenience. Higher Vampires are also incredibly intelligent, and possess numerous - and often individual - abilities. Unlike their lesser counterparts, Higher Vampires do not need to drink blood to survive; however, the consumption of blood offers an experience not unlike the consumption of alcohol.
Because of the rarity of a Higher Vampire, as well as the unique abilities they often possess, classification can be extremely difficult. Fortunately, encountering one is an incredibly rare occurrence, and not all higher vampires are dangerous to humans; many avoid human contact, and some even work altruistically to aid humanity. Not all are so beneficent, however, while they can be defeated temporarily they can reform from literally any damage given sufficient time to regenerate. The only way to permanently destroy a Higher Vampire is by the hand of another Higher Vampire.

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Human

Scientific Name

Vampiris Altius

Origin/Ancestry

Unknown

Lifespan

Immortal

Average Height

Varies

Average Weight

Varies

Average Physique

Varies

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Often paler skin, but some have normal complexions.