Lore:Vampires

Vampires are a species of immortal beings comprised of people from various races who have been turned into vampires by another. Upon being turned, they must begin to consume the blood of the living to extend their unnatural lives.

Ranks

Master Vampire

Master Vampires, also known as 'Blood Lords' are the highest-ranking vampires. They're able to create thralls and upon turning somebody, they can choose which rank they wish for them to be initially. Should a master vampire be killed, the vampire's soul will determine if they ascend or turn back into their former species.

Initiate

Initiates are the only vampires unable to create thralls.

Biology

Blood Consumption

Vampires consume the blood of the living by puncturing them with their fangs and sucking out the blood. Through a third puncture wound, they transfer the blood of their previous victim(s) into their current victim.

Powers and Abilities

Knowledge Retention

Vampires retain all knowledge and powers they had prior to turning while obtaining all the inherent powers of vampires. A Farmer turned vampire would be much less of a threat than a powerful Sorcerer or Templar.

Thralls

Vampires can create thralls out of other people by using mind domination powers. All levels but initiates can create thralls, but the distance they can create or control their thralls is dependent on their power level.

Noteworthy Vampires

• Lord Slythorne ^{(Master Vampire)}
  • Formerly known as Truthorne, a Master Templar.
  • 4,264 years old as of Whetstones of the Will. Turned in 2188 at an unknown age. ^AoDG Killed by Jonas in 1650. ^AoRGMK
• Lady Dru ^{(Master Vampire)}
  • 97 as of Stalking Shadows. Turned in 1579 at the age of 24. ^AoRGMK Dru was a former Lieutenant Vampire who became a master after the death of Slythorne.
• Ashdow ^(???)
  • ??? as of Stalking Shadows. Killed by Jonas in 1651. ^AoRGMK

Inspiration

Vampires in the Bloodlines Reforged Saga take inspiration from the Rolemaster RPG System with significant modifications and changes to make them "more realistic and streamlined".