Nosferatu-Born

“Cursed from birth with a remnant of their forebears’ wasting illness, the ancient-born instinctively know both hate and fear in ample quantities.” -Count Friedrich Von Karstein

Basic Information

Anatomy

Nosferatu-Born’s hatred for humanity is reflected in their appearance; from birth they are misshapen, sallow, and painfully thin. Abuse from their disgusted peers wears deep on ancient-born’s skin thanks to their physical weakness. Lacking the gift of immortality to offset the wasting effect of the curse they are born with, their chalky complexion scars easily and bruises like an overripe peach.

Civilization and Culture

History

Nosferatu-born, or ancient-born, are the unnatural offspring of humans and the desiccated nosferatu vampires. Ancient-born inherit their parent's wasting condition, and often harbour resentment towards humanity.
The union that results in an ancient-born is too horrific for most to imagine. Even in relative youth a nosferatu is so terrible to behold that any such coupling must be the result of arcane manipulation or insanity.
A Nosferatu-Born’s unnatural and unsettling appearance makes their participation in society challenging. If they are not chased from their homes by the time they hit puberty, nosferatu-born usually leave of their own volition as soon as possible. Some seek isolation, some revenge, and some even Their own glorification-or destruction-as adventurers.

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Human

Scientific Name

Homo vampirus

Lifespan

80 years

Average Height

1.6 - 2.1 meters

Average Weight

100 lbs - 110 lbs