Rossokin Vampirism
Transmission & Vectors
People can be transformed into a Romanov Vampire if a Romanov Vampire bites them and drains them completely of blood.
Causes
An ancient fairy curse.
Symptoms
Those afflicted become vampires. The blessings and curses go like this.
THE GIFT AND CURSE OF SWEET: Given in the form of a fruit. Grants the afflicted increased senses, to better hear, see, and feel. The curse added was that these senses would be far too acute and could overwhelm the person.
THE GIFT AND CURSE OF SAVORY Given in the form of beef. Gives the blood of the afflicted the ability to heal and invigorate those who drink it, inside them or out. The curse added was the need to consume the blood of others as they no longer produce their own.
THE GIFT AND CURSE OF SALT Given in the form of fish. Gives the afflicted enhanced speed and strength. Locks them into the last emotion they felt when they died, and grants them their fairy weaknesses. The afflicted cannot cross purified salt, cannot touch cold iron, and are effected by other fae-targeted spells.
THE GIFT AND CURSE OF SWEET: Given in the form of a fruit. Grants the afflicted increased senses, to better hear, see, and feel. The curse added was that these senses would be far too acute and could overwhelm the person.
THE GIFT AND CURSE OF SAVORY Given in the form of beef. Gives the blood of the afflicted the ability to heal and invigorate those who drink it, inside them or out. The curse added was the need to consume the blood of others as they no longer produce their own.
THE GIFT AND CURSE OF SALT Given in the form of fish. Gives the afflicted enhanced speed and strength. Locks them into the last emotion they felt when they died, and grants them their fairy weaknesses. The afflicted cannot cross purified salt, cannot touch cold iron, and are effected by other fae-targeted spells.
Treatment
Vampire's Bane will work, as will very advanced curse removal arts of fae origins.
Prognosis
When first turned, Romanovs tend to be a bit testy and stuck with whatever negative emotions they felt when they died. As they mature, this tends to subside. Also, while a Romanov can be turned after actual death - as long as the corpse is still fresh - they will often experience rigor mortise and other painful afflictions that leave them crippled for a while.
Sequela
Having an immunity to most illnesses, the sequela here is actually less likely to acquire sickness.
Hosts & Carriers
Prevention
The only way to prevent the spread of this is not getting bit.
Epidemiology
Romanovs, much like most clans, used to spread very quickly. However, they now spread fairly slowly as they are monitored and controlled by the Vampiric Law.
History
Long ago, a human found himself in the world of Faeries. As they felt pity for him, they offered him one of 3 foods to eat, saying that whichever one he chose would give him a power. The man chose one, and in the night ate the other two. The faeries, infuriated with what he had done, added a curse for each one of the foods he ate, before kicking him out.
Cultural Reception
Like most vampires, if people are aware of Romanovs they tend not to like them. Most vampires tend to try and avoid the Romanovs to begin with.
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