Four factions. Vampires, Shifters, Humans, and Demons.
Four noble families. One from each faction. The House of Naevine (The Vampire Royals), The House of Astrizaeline (The Shifters' head clan leader), The House of Michael (Human Political figureheads), and The House of Kaelmorhn (The Demons head clan leader).
Shifters: Shifters are Humans who can turn into animals. There are many different kinds of shifters just as there are many different kinds of Humans. The one thing known about them, though is that they travel in large groups (usually if the people in the groups are of the same animal). Each group has a leader, but there is also a person recognized as the leader of all the groups. Shifters are born, and cannot be turned, and it is more likely that a shifter's genes will be dominant if they have a Human mate. Doubly so if they have another shifter for a mate. It is unknown whether the parents of a child affect its animal form.
Vampires: Vampires. Myth says they are dead Humans who made a deal with the devil. The reality is that they are another evolution to Humans. Vampires--while most are born--can turn Humans in to their own kind, however, by sharing their blood with the Human. The only stipulation is that the Human has to be ill, but cannot be dying. Vampires have many different powers, but there are a few that every vampire has:
Long ago, when times were much simpler, and history had just begun to be recorded, several small meteors fell to Earth’s surface in various locations. Many aboriginal peoples that discovered these meteors thought them signs from the gods of their coming. However, what it truly meant, was something far more sinister. Within the pieces of rock that the tribes would bring home to worship there were small, almost granular sized eggs. After a time those eggs hatched, releasing small spider-like creatures. These creatures were few in number, and many did not survive long after hatching, dying in the sun, or in extreme cold within a few hours to a day. Those that did survive, however, did so through attaching themselves to a Human body, almost like a tick. Once they were attached, they were nearly impossible to remove unless the part of the body they were on was severed.
Over time these “spiders” would slowly begin to move from their starting position on the Human’s body until they were able to get to the base of the neck. This process would take months, or even years due to how slow the creatures moved. Once they had reached the base of the neck they would root themselves to it, burying their bodies beneath the skin, and into the bone, until they finally reached the brainstem. Once they were within the brainstem they would release both eggs as well as a toxin that, while it didn’t affect the host, degraded their bodies and caused their DNA to fuse with the host’s. What this produces were Humans who shared similar traits to that of the parasites that infected them. They needed the blood of another being to survive, and they spread their infection through a bite.
Once the parasite was completely fused with their host’s DNA it also gave the host enhanced senses, speed, and strength. This process did not take as long as getting to the brainstem, usually lasting over a period of a month before it was complete. However, with their newfound strength came weaknesses as well. These… “enhanced” Humans were unable to stand in the sun for long periods of time, their skin being more sensitive to its heat. If they stood in it for too long their skin would begin to blister as if they had third degree burns. For a period of time after their transformation they could not ingest Human food without getting sick in some manner, usually throwing up.
Not only did the host’s capabilities increase, so too did its lifespan. Most of these creatures were able to live nearly quadruple (or more) the span that a normal Human could. The aging process for completely transitioned hosts is nearly two thousand times slower than that of a Human’s. However, after the length of an average Human lifespan had passed their body’s processes would slow down, until they finally came to a complete stop. The only thing that would function in them at this point would be the brain, for as long as they were capable of feeding. At a certain point, this would be impossible, however, causing an almost natural death.
Before their processes shut down they would be able to have children. These children would have no need of a living parasite as their DNA would already be altered. The one thing they would need the parasite for, would be to lay the eggs within them, once that job is done, the parasite would die off. Children born this way would quickly grow to the age of eighteen before their aging process would slow as their parents’ did.
Enhanced Physiology: A Vampire’s physiology is different. Stronger. They are faster, stronger, and have heightened senses.
Demons: Demons can be both Humanoid, and non-Humanoid in their forms. They have many different variations in both appearance as well abilities and are ruled by a single clan leader.
Four noble families. One from each faction. The House of Naevine (The Vampire Royals), The House of Astrizaeline (The Shifters' head clan leader), The House of Michael (Human Political figureheads), and The House of Kaelmorhn (The Demons head clan leader).
Shifters: Shifters are Humans who can turn into animals. There are many different kinds of shifters just as there are many different kinds of Humans. The one thing known about them, though is that they travel in large groups (usually if the people in the groups are of the same animal). Each group has a leader, but there is also a person recognized as the leader of all the groups. Shifters are born, and cannot be turned, and it is more likely that a shifter's genes will be dominant if they have a Human mate. Doubly so if they have another shifter for a mate. It is unknown whether the parents of a child affect its animal form.
Vampires: Vampires. Myth says they are dead Humans who made a deal with the devil. The reality is that they are another evolution to Humans. Vampires--while most are born--can turn Humans in to their own kind, however, by sharing their blood with the Human. The only stipulation is that the Human has to be ill, but cannot be dying. Vampires have many different powers, but there are a few that every vampire has:
- Telepathy with their sire (if turned), or with their family in general.
- Compulsion: Compulsion is the ability to make someone do something only by hearing your voice, or meeting your gaze. This ability only works on Humans.
- Venom or Pleasure: The ability to make their bite hurt, or pleasure someone.
VAMPIRES
Long ago, when times were much simpler, and history had just begun to be recorded, several small meteors fell to Earth’s surface in various locations. Many aboriginal peoples that discovered these meteors thought them signs from the gods of their coming. However, what it truly meant, was something far more sinister. Within the pieces of rock that the tribes would bring home to worship there were small, almost granular sized eggs. After a time those eggs hatched, releasing small spider-like creatures. These creatures were few in number, and many did not survive long after hatching, dying in the sun, or in extreme cold within a few hours to a day. Those that did survive, however, did so through attaching themselves to a Human body, almost like a tick. Once they were attached, they were nearly impossible to remove unless the part of the body they were on was severed.
Over time these “spiders” would slowly begin to move from their starting position on the Human’s body until they were able to get to the base of the neck. This process would take months, or even years due to how slow the creatures moved. Once they had reached the base of the neck they would root themselves to it, burying their bodies beneath the skin, and into the bone, until they finally reached the brainstem. Once they were within the brainstem they would release both eggs as well as a toxin that, while it didn’t affect the host, degraded their bodies and caused their DNA to fuse with the host’s. What this produces were Humans who shared similar traits to that of the parasites that infected them. They needed the blood of another being to survive, and they spread their infection through a bite.
Once the parasite was completely fused with their host’s DNA it also gave the host enhanced senses, speed, and strength. This process did not take as long as getting to the brainstem, usually lasting over a period of a month before it was complete. However, with their newfound strength came weaknesses as well. These… “enhanced” Humans were unable to stand in the sun for long periods of time, their skin being more sensitive to its heat. If they stood in it for too long their skin would begin to blister as if they had third degree burns. For a period of time after their transformation they could not ingest Human food without getting sick in some manner, usually throwing up.
Not only did the host’s capabilities increase, so too did its lifespan. Most of these creatures were able to live nearly quadruple (or more) the span that a normal Human could. The aging process for completely transitioned hosts is nearly two thousand times slower than that of a Human’s. However, after the length of an average Human lifespan had passed their body’s processes would slow down, until they finally came to a complete stop. The only thing that would function in them at this point would be the brain, for as long as they were capable of feeding. At a certain point, this would be impossible, however, causing an almost natural death.
Before their processes shut down they would be able to have children. These children would have no need of a living parasite as their DNA would already be altered. The one thing they would need the parasite for, would be to lay the eggs within them, once that job is done, the parasite would die off. Children born this way would quickly grow to the age of eighteen before their aging process would slow as their parents’ did.
GENERAL ABILITIES
Enhanced Physiology: A Vampire’s physiology is different. Stronger. They are faster, stronger, and have heightened senses.
Demons: Demons can be both Humanoid, and non-Humanoid in their forms. They have many different variations in both appearance as well abilities and are ruled by a single clan leader.
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