Becoming a vampire:
Partake of the blood of another vampire;
During this process, some traits may be passed from the "paternal" vampire, which can be likened unto human genetics. The traits that are passed can be considered the "paternal" vampire's "signature" Ex. Change in hair/eye color, speed, strength, increased intelligence, etc.
Traits of vampires:
Survival at all costs
Must partake of blood until a gain of strength can be felt.
Each person/animal has a different taste just like regular food. All vampires will have their preferences.
Vampires must feed regularly to remain active. Energy supplies will run out with strenuous body movement. If energy is completely depleted, vampires will slow till their bodies enter a statue-like state. The only cure for this is the sharing of blood from another vampire, or a generous human donation until the "frozen" vampire regains their strength.
Vampires may not produce genetic offspring. To continue their bloodline they must change humans with their own blood.
Vampires may feed off one another to share energy
Vampires are to protect one another at all costs unless a previous betrayal has taken place (before of after the turning)
Vampires heal much faster than humans; however, intensive damage will take a bit longer to heal.
Maiming/decapitation can only be cured through the work of a "shaman" vampire (a trait gained through the "paternal" vampire's blood)
Garlic, though foul smelling to a vampire, will not cause them harm. At worst it will make them cover their nose.
Vampires DO have reflections, though some mirrors have been known to crack
Vampires do NOT sleep
"Daywalkers" appear only through the blood of the "paternal" vampire
Mixing "paternal" vampires' blood will result in the death of the human drinking it. Humans may only drink from one "paternal" vampire. It is impossible to mix blood in order to gain multiple traits.
Claims may be staked on victims as a vampire's territory. Other vampires must respect this and not drink from those that have been claimed. However, if one so happens to break this common courtesy, they should expect to be attacked by those they have offended.
Vampires are cold bodied, but can retain heat given off of sources. Ex. Heaters, body heat from humans, warm water, etc.
Eye color may change through emotions
Vampires give their respect to those that were turned before them, not by birth age. Ex. A vampire born in 1900, turned in 1950 must give respect to a vampire born in 1916, turned in 1935.
Vampires may eat regular food to try to keep up appearances, but the taste will be the same as gruel is to a human no matter what the food. Vitamins and minerals may be absorbed from this food, in times of desperation.
To kill a vampire:
A vampire is killed via burning. The fire on a vampire may be put out my normal means; however, the wounds contracted from the flames will not heal, even through a "shaman's" help. The entire "body" must be burned. The "body" consists of the heart and brain. Once these two organs are destroyed through burning, the vampire will no longer be able to revive.
