Vampirism

Those afflicted with vampirism are granted eternal life, so long as they drink enough blood.

Transmission & Vectors

Must drink the blood of another vampire

Symptoms

Sunlight sensitivity, intense cravings, superhuman strength & speed, darkvision, flight, vulnerability to light or fire.

Treatment

Greater Restoration or similarly high level healing magic. If already reanimated, the subject dies after the spell is complete.

Prognosis

Ingesting of blood, followed by intense illness resulting in death. The body then reanimates as a vampire.

Sequela

Bloodthirst

Prevention

Magical effects that ward off undead.

Cultural Reception

Horror into gradual acceptance.

Type

Supernatural

Parent

Cursed

Origin

Magical

Cycle

Chronic, Acquired

Rarity

Rare