My Titanverse Background Facts Vampires
Author's Note: This is part one of the foundation document for the fanfic I'm working on. There will be a section on the titans at the end. (This document is in several parts due to length and a lousy computer. I literally couldn't do it in one piece like I wanted to.) It's currently in the planning stages right now. This is done in a dossier style. I don't own any borrowed character or concepts. I'm not sure but I think the rules of this site allow this. If not let me know and I'll take it down. Also let me know if I've posted it to the wrong category. If I have I'll fix it.
WARNING THERE WILL BE LIBERAL CHRISTAIN ELEMENTS.
Disclaimer: Although I gotten inspiration from many places I own none of them they are owed by blizzard, Bethesda, and others. Also If I took any preexisting names it is only because I have trouble naming my characters.
P.S. I only speak English. So blame all translation errors on google. Warning this is rather lengthy.
Supernatural races include but are not limited to Vampires, Werewolves, Infernals, and Magic Users. (Of which there are several subtypes I.E. Druid, Witch, Elf, ETC.)
Vocabulary
Major Sun allergy = Spontaneous Combustion upon exposure to sunlight.
Minor Sun allergy = When exposed to sunlight the subject no longer heals wounds, recovers from fatigue, or regenerates mystical power.
Vampires
Background Info
Vampires do exist. However like most supernatural races they prefer to be considered a fairy tale by non magical humans or "mortals". Approximately 99.9% of vampires are UNDEAD & EVIL with the two not necessarily mutually inclusive. However they maintain they are a misunderstood & persecuted people.
Disease Progression
For the purposes of this document infection is defined as when the patient has contracted a strain of Vampirism. Whilst turned is defined as when the subject has reached Stage 4.
Vampirism is the end result of a disease known to modern supernatural medicine as sanguinem mortis or blood death. Until Stage 5 it is extremely easy to mistake this as a simple illness. Contrary to popular opinion until one reaches stage 4 sanguinem mortis can be cured via an injection of penicillin. It should be noted that currently there is no known way to distinguish sanguinem mortis from a simple illness until stage 5. Over the millennia humans have evolved varying degrees of resistance to sanguinem mortis. On average humans have at most a .05% percent chance of infection after a feeding. However for reasons unknown a blood transfusion has approximately a 75% chance of infection. Regardless of whether the donor is merely infected or turned. Sanguinem Mortis progresses as follows.
Stage 1 The patient becomes prone to disease. Modern supernatural medical science has discovered this is because the virus in question releases an enzyme which destroys white blood cells whilst impairing the production of new immune cells. This stage lasts anywhere from 10–14 days. As a side note this has lead most supernatural scientists to theorize that the aids virus was a botched attempt by vampires to create a more virulent strain of vampirism before human susceptibility via blood transfusion was discovered in the late 1980's.
Stage 2 Should the patient survive stage one they swiftly develop a high fever. It should be noted that the duration of this stage varies wildly from patient to patient. At this point a cure is still possible via an injection of penicillin.
Stage 3 Should the patient survive this far they fall into a coma for approximately 3–5 days. There are numerous theories for this ranging from the body simply attempting to fight off the fever to neural strain whilst adapting to the changes necessary for life as a vampire. At this point a massive injection of penicillin will till prevent turning. Although they may still retain traces of vampirism such as heightened sensitivity to sunlight, an enhanced sense of smell or sharper eyes.
Stage 4 This stage is marked by the breaking of the subjects fever. Once body temperature stabilizes (the exact body temp depends upon the strain of vampirism.) the subject awakens. At this point penicillin is no longer an option. It should be noted that upon reaching this stage the enzyme that weakened the immune system now enhances it thus rendering the patient immune to disease. The reasons for this are currently unknown.
Stage 5 This Stage is marked by the emergence of the subject's fangs. The specifics of this stage depend upon the strain of vampirism. It is at this point the patient is no longer human but a member of the species known as vampire.
Stage 6 This stage is very rare & occurs in roughly one of out every million Sanguinis cases & has been known to occur years sometimes centuries later. It is marked by the subject experiencing a loss of physical defects such as asthma, poor eyesight becoming 20/20, and a sudden cessation of diseases both terminal & incurable, An Elderly person slowly reverting to their youthful form, plus the occasional mutation. It is currently unknown what would happen in a subject without physical defects and/or in the prime of their life.
Subspecies Descriptions
There are several different subspecies or "breeds" of vampire. Said Breed includes Corpus Vampiris, Homo–Vespertilion, & Homosapien Sanguinis. It should be noted that none of the breeds can die from hunger.
Corpus Vampiris refers to a "walking corpse that feed on the blood and/or flesh of the living" more commonly known as a revenant very popular in mid-evil folklore. Revenants continue to decay after undeath. However some revenants decay slower than others. It is thought that this phenomenon lead to the emergence of the vampires we know today. It should be known that the act placing of a soul back into its body will also create a revenant. However a revenant created in this manner will not be contagious. Although not allergic to sunlight as is commonly believed it is rather reluctant to venture in to the light of day.
This Breed is obviously undead. While commonly considered to be evil in actuality it possesses little to no capacity for higher thought and thus cannot truly be considered evil.
Homo–Vespertilion or Man–Bat as it is commonly called resembles a man with bat wings a pointed sound & ears, with excessive body hair. It is primarily nocturnal & cave dwelling. It should be made clear that while this breed retains a good deal of its human memories it possesses roughly the intelligence of a canine thus it cannot be truly considered evil.
Homosapien Sanguinis This is one of the most complex and difficult to understand of the breeds as its further dives into eight breeds. Further complicating matter is the randomness of the breed development with a vampire of one breed siring a vampire of another. Although scientist have theorized that the subjects human DNA and/or lifestyle may play a part.
Common Characteristics Unless otherwise stated all of the subspecies display certain common traits such as Major/Minor sunlight allergies, weakness to fire, pale skin, red eyes, protruding fangs, and a cessation of the aging process. As well as being incapable of any kind of good behavior. As a further note all vampires seem to be invulnerable to the effects of a lack of exercise. Thus muscles never wither and reflexes are perpetually sharp. All subspecies keep any powers they had whilst human.
Sanguinis Dexterous This subspecies is noted for its varying levels of heightened agility & hand eye coordination.
Sanguinis Vigoratus This subspecies is commonly thought to possess super strength. This however is a misperception as vampires have centuries to develop muscle mass. This breed simply possesses muscles that never tire as well as secreting an enzyme that cancels out the strength governing effects of the neocortex thus causing the subject to be stuck in primal mode. Primal mode for example is where a parent finds the strength to lift a car off a child; An Elderly person comes to the aid of another with the power of their youth.
Sanguinis Alacritous This breed is noted for its preternatural speed. However few can reach speeds comparable to super speeders such as the flash or superman. Most can sustain speed of 40–75 MPH/64–120 KPH whilst achieving short bursts of 80–90 MPH/128–145 KPH.
Sanguinis Robustus This subspecies is known for being hard to injure as well as possessing the ability to regrow missing pieces of its anatomy. Thus as long as a single cell survives it will make a complete recovery.
Sanguinis Ingeniosus While not necessarily possessing superior intelligence this breed does have strong mental barriers. Barriers which make it highly resistant to mind control. It also has a tendency it to spot loopholes others miss. Thus giving the impression it possesses superior intelligence.
Sanguinis Mysticus This subspecies does not feed psychically as is commonly believed. In reality upon the destruction of its current body it will possess the first available body it comes across although it is largely unable to posses another vampire it is also rarely able to switch genders. Upon possessing a new body it promptly begins to eradicate the host mind. Once this is done it will begin to develop the traits common to all vampires. Recent generations have displayed the ability to "borrow" the powers of any new host body until forced to change hosts. It recent years it was discovered that this subspecies is vulnerable to an exorcism the same as a typical ghost.
Sanguinis Fertilous Commonly called the "Queen Vamp" due to 99% of it numbers being female. This is perhaps the most unusual of all the subspecies as it does not reproduce by infection like the others. Rather it is capable of having children in the same manner as any human. Additionally some are even capable of reproducing with members of other subspecies. Its children are born with fangs as seen in stage 5 vampires.
Sanguinis Childe This subspecies is solely the result of a fertilous birthing. Seeing as how it is already a vampire it is born with fangs. It also secretes a pheromone which causes other vampires of any breed to become extremely protective of it. This is thought to be a survival adaptation seeing as how other vampire traits don't emerge until puberty. The last of which being perpetual youth at roughly age 25. As the Childe matures into its adult subspecies it gradually ceases production of its protection pheromone.
Mutations Not much is known about this stage six phenomenon. This phenomenon is thought to be the next stage of vampire evolution. Listed below are the known mutations.
Beating Heart This mutation occurs in roughly .01% of cases and raises the vampire from undead to living status. Resulting in a sudden immunity to sunlight, No "dusting" effect as a result of exposure to fire, normal skin tones & iris coloration however a blood rage will still cause the irises to turn red. The causes of this are currently unknown. Interestingly a vampire with this mutation is colloquially known as a "Daywalker".
Damphir This mutation occurs in 25% of cases and results in the vampire being capable of as they say "fighting the good fight". Although a somewhat common mutation a Damphir is extraordinarily rare due to a reluctance to feed causing forced termination before he/she can discover their Damphir status. The cause of this mutation is currently unknown. Although some theorize that "faith" may be a contributing factor due to the fact that to date approximately 93% of know cases are either Jewish or Christian with the other 7% consisting of a mix of native American, Islamic, and other monotheistic faiths. It should also be noted that this mutation is somewhat liked to the beating heart effect seeing as a Damphir has a 1% chance of developing a "Beating Heart". As a further side note undead damphirs are to date the only one to develop minor sunlight allergies.
Digestive This mutation occurs rarely and results in the vampire possessing the ability to digest solid foods instead of the usual vomiting although grievous injuries will heal quicker with a blood feeding. It should be noted that to date 100% of known Damphir Cases are also digestive. As a further side note a child with the digestive mutation will on occasion grow into adulthood before the aging process stops.
Social Structure
Vampire society is divided into houses with each house being ruled by a head of house or master vampire. The master has absolute authority over all the vampires in his or her house. Although there are a few women in positions of power by and large vampire society has remained a feudal patriarchy. This absolute authority is based on a compulsion which few can resist.
The status of a house is based exclusively on the power of its master. A master's power is measured by a combination of physical prowess, mystical capability, the loyalty and strength of his underlings, and political alliances.