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In Ancerra during the events of Veil of the Eternal Night, there are three types of Vampirism. They are briefly explained here, but note that there are certain secrets mysteries surrounding these vampiric bloodlines that vampires themselves may not know. These secrets may be unearthed over the course of ''Soliloquy of Annihilation'' and ''Daughter of the Shadows''.

* All vampires burn when exposed to sunlight, so many are nocturnal, subterranean, or only travel in covered carriages or under canvases propped up by enthralled servants.

* All vampires have certain innate magical qualities, primarily the ability to enthrall other creatures. Their thralls, or “familiars,” can often get around legalistic loopholes that some vampires can’t; a familiar might walk into a residence and then invite the vampire in, for example.

* Given the longevity of vampires, many will learn additional magic, ranging from things that vampires are innately good at such as manipulating darkness or summoning wolves to magical abilities that are more unconventional for vampires, such as pyromancy or alchemy.

* Because Tovare, the head of the celestial pantheon, blessed the Tree of Life and the River of Life, all vampires are particularly susceptible to stakes and holy water.

 

* Finally, most vampires have great egos. Given their long lifespan and their natural propensity to develop magical abilities, they often treat other humanoids as their playthings. Their ability to enthrall other creatures only feeds into their sense of pride and grandeur.

Draculean vampires are unharmed by running water, though holy water still injures them. They are also not magically vulnerable to silver. Draculean vampires are truly immortal; they can be killed, but they will not eventually decay as Ancerran vampires do. Dracula himself is utterly pragmatic, and so while he is not magically forbidden from entering any domicile uninvited, he has forbidden all of his bloodline from entering a residence without invitation. He has done this not out of any misplaced sense of kindness or honor, but out of pure economical considerations: the humanoid population must be able to reproduce for him to feed upon indefinitely if he is to live forever.

Dracula’s line is the most powerful vampiric bloodline in Ancerra, and this is reflected in the Heritage Discoveries mechanic in this class. However, the true strength of Dracula’s bloodline is not readily apparent until high- level play. Furthermore, note that creatures of Dracula’s bloodline cannot harm him unless he releases them from his sire, so if you want to go toe to toe with Dracula more effectively, consider playing an Ancerran or Croftian vampire.

'''Courtier.''' Through wit and cunning you have charmed your way to the top of the local political scene. Your way with people makes you a natural diplomat, negotiator, or interrogator.

'''Crimson.''' You embrace the more bestial side of your vampiric nature, reveling in bloody feasts. Nothing energizes you so much as a little carnage.

'''Dark Lord.''' You command the night as a servant and its denizens as your personal army. As a dark lord, you cloak yourself in shadow and demand the fealty of all that seek the night’s dark embrace.

'''Heritage.''' Your unique properties as an Ancerran, Croftian, or Draculean vampire grow more pronounced. Each respective heritage offers its own benefits and innate magical abilities.

'''Spirit Feast.''' Feeding on creatures does more for you than for a typical vampire. Beyond rejuvenating you, feeding on someone else gives you access to their skills, their expertise, and even their memories.

 

=== Vampire Entry Talent ===

 

* '''Crimson Consumption.''' You gain a Bite attack and Crimson Drink.

* '''Crimson Drink (2/Rest).''' When you hit a creature with this Bite attack, you may regain HP equal to the damage you dealt. If you do not use Crimson Drink in a 7 day period, you begin desiccating. Your END temporarily decreases by 1 per day after this period. If your END reaches -4 in this way, you become completely incapacitated until another creature feeds you fresh blood, whereupon your END becomes -3.

** '''(1/Rest)''' When you use Crimson Drink and your END is lower than its normal value, regain 1 END.

* '''Darkvision.''' Gain +30 ft Darkvision.

* '''Opportunist.''' You can Exploit.

* '''Unholy Charm (2/Rest).''' By spending 3 AP, you may attempt to Charm a creature within 30 ft of you. Make a CHA attack against the creature’s WILL. On a hit, the creature is Charmed for 1 minute. On a miss, it is Charmed until the end of your next turn.

* '''Wall Walker (2/Rest).''' By spending 1 AP, you may gain a climb speed equal to your walking speed. This lasts for 1 minute.

** '''''Iconographic Aversion.''''' Choose one pantheon. Icons depicting deities from that pantheon, or symbols pertaining to that pantheon, harm you. When you start your turn within 30 ft of such an icon, you are Chilled.