Vampire Encyclopedia

Creation

The creation of a vampiric being in Shinseina World is a somewhat complex and magical process. Unlike most beings, most vampiric beings are transformed rather than born, and this transformation is tied to their blood; and is triggered by the blood of a Pureblood Vampire.

The process begins when an individual consumes the blood of a Pureblood Vampire. This blood is infused with ancient magic, essential for the transformation, the exact details and cause for this is unknown. However, the process requires more than just drinking the blood— death must follow while the blood remains active in the body.

Upon death, the individual enters a cocoon-like state; this phase, which can last from a few hours to several days, involves a complete breakdown and rebuilding of the body. The person's former racial traits are erased, and replaced with vampiric characteristics, such as red eyes, pale skin, and fangs. While most of their original traits disappear, certain remnants of their former self may remain.

When the transformation is complete, the newly turned vampire awakens with their vampiric traits fully realized, and their new form takes some time to get used to. In some special cases, the outcome of this transformation can be significantly influenced by the Pureblood bloodline that turned them, as some Pureblood families carry a unique magical heritage, and the new vampire inherits powers from this lineage.

Variations

While the physical transformation is intense, the true depth of the transformation lies in the mental and magical changes that can be brought along with it. Not all vampires experience the same outcome, as certain external factors and bloodlines play a role in shaping the newly turned vampire's abilities and even memories.

For instance, the bloodline influence may extends beyond mere abilities— it shapes the vampire's body and even mind. Some special bloodlines might lead to a more stable transformation, while a weaker or more diluted bloodline can cause unpredictable side effects, such as memory loss or strange, fragmented memories. These mental shifts can be influenced by the conditions of the transformation, or even by outside factors like the presence of magical disturbances or emotional trauma at the time of death.

Additionally, during their time in the cocoon-like state, vampires in some very special cases may experience Vampiric Awakening Dreams. These dream, are more like visions that are linked to their bloodline and the past of the vampiric race.

There are also whispers among vampires of a mysterious phenomenon called the Legacy of the First Vampires. According to ancient tales, some vampires are believed to inherit a special bloodline, connected to the Leviathans and Original Purebloods. This legacy is said to awaken only during specific periods or under rare events, however, the existence of this legacy is highly debated, with many vampires doubting its authenticity.

Vampire Birth

Vampires in Shinseina World are known for their near-immortality and agelessness, but this eternal life comes at a price— most vampires are incapable of childbirth. The bodies of common vampires are unable to sustain both themselves and a growing child and due to this, if a common vampire somehow becomes pregnant, the child is unlikely to survive, often dying before birth due to the vampiric body’s inability to provide proper nourishment; if they do not die before birth, they are guaranteed to die during it.

This inability to reproduce is believed to stem from an ancient curse or flaw in their undead physiology, but the exact reason remains a mystery lost to time.

However, Purebloods, are exceptions to this rule. As descendants of the First Vampires, they possess a large portion of the original vampiric magic that made them to begin with, thus granting them the ability to reproduce.

For Purebloods, the process of pregnancy and childbirth is different from that of other races. Once the child is conceived, it takes approximately five months for the fetus to fully develop and be ready for birth. Unlike human pregnancies, the growing vampire child does not rely on traditional food; instead, it absorbs blood as its main source of nutrition, which is why it develops more rapidly.

When born, the child ages quickly, reaching the equivalent of an 10-year-old human within 2 to 3 years of birth. After this rapid growth, the child’s aging slows dramatically, with the vampire child aging only one year for every human year until reaching adulthood, between the ages of 20 to 25. At this point, they stop aging altogether, remaining ageless and immortal like their parents.

Racial Abilities

Racial Abilities Vampiric races in Shinseina World possess a range of racial abilities, some of which are unique to specific sub-races, while others are shared across most vampiric beings.

Strength

Vampires are physically stronger than humans, able to lift 3-4x the weight a typical human could manage. Kokuren vampires can lift about 2x that of a human, while Pureblood Vampires are the most powerful, capable of lifting 7-9x the strength of a human.

Speed

Vampires are incredibly fast, with average running speeds 4-5x that of a human. Their sprinting capabilities allow them to reach speeds nearly 6x faster, with a rapid acceleration to boot. Purebloods are even faster, moving at 9-11x the speed of a human with greater acceleration, while Kokurens are on the lower end, being 2-3x faster.

Enhanced Senses

Vampires have heightened senses beyond human capabilities: Sight: Vampires can see up to 10x further than humans when focusing. Hearing: They can hear sounds up to 3x better than the average human. Smell and Touch: Both these senses are 2x stronger than a human’s. For Purebloods, all of these senses are doubled, whereas for Kokurens, they are halved.

Enhanced Reaction Speed

Vampires react to stimuli much faster than humans, processing visual, audio, and touch cues at 3x the speed of a human. For instance, they react to visual stimuli in about 0.03 seconds. Purebloods can react even faster, while Kokurens are slower in this regard.

Immortality

Vampires are immortal, meaning they do not age, fall sick, or die from natural causes. However, they are not invincible, and certain weaknesses can harm or kill them.

Emotion Control

Vampires possess the ability to control their emotions at will. They can choose to feel emotions like a human or suppress them entirely, becoming cold and emotionless.

Night Vision

Vampires can see perfectly in the dark, however, their sensitivity to bright light can make them vulnerable during the day or in brightly lit environments.

Immunity

Vampires are naturally immune to most common illnesses that would affect a human, such as the flu or minor poisons. Purebloods have a heightened immunity, while Kokurens have weaker immunity.

Regeneration

Vampires can heal from small injuries like cuts and bruises almost instantly. They are also capable of healing more severe wounds, such as stab wounds or even reattaching limbs, with time and blood. Kokuren vampires heal more slowly, unable to regrow limbs, while Purebloods can heal severe injuries effortlessly.

Inner Workings

Vampires are biologically different from humans in many ways due to their origins. Their internal organs, such as their heart and lungs, do not need to function for them to live. As a result, they do not need to breathe, eat, sleep, or release waste in the way humans do. This makes them more resilient to certain mortal vulnerabilities.

Racial Weaknesses

While vampires are powerful beings with strength and racial abilities, they are not without vulnerabilities. Here are the primary weaknesses that affect most vampiric races in Shinseina World.

Sunlight

As classic lore suggests, sunlight remains a critical weakness for vampires. Although it does not kill them outright in Shinseina World, exposure to sunlight weakens them significantly, cutting their power in half; in some rarer cases, some vampires are extremely sensitive to direct sunlight, feeling physical pain if it touches their skin. Purebloods may be less affected but still suffer a reduction in their capabilities.

Decapitation

A reliable method of ending a vampire’s life is decapitation. Removing the head of a vampire is one of the few ways to guarantee death, except for Purebloods, where it only serves as a temporary incapacitation; they can regenerate or heal over time, but decapitation will halt them long enough for more permanent actions to be taken.

Fire

Vampires’ regenerative abilities are powerful, but fire slows down or stops this healing process. Regular vampires can be killed by severe burns, while Purebloods can only be fully killed if they are decapitated first, then burned to prevent regeneration.

Werewolf and Beastmen Bite

Vampires and wolves have a long-standing enmity, and this is reflected in a significant weakness; werewolf and beastmen bites. When a vampire is bitten by one of these creatures, the bite releases a toxin into their bloodstream that prevents them from healing at their normal rate. This can cause wounds to linger and weaken the vampire over time.

Wooden Stake

One of the oldest and most well-known methods of killing a vampire is driving a wooden stake through their heart. This can kill common vampires instantly. Purebloods, however, are more resilient; while a wooden stake may incapacitate them, it does not guarantee death unless combined with other methods, such as fire or decapitation.

Deadman’s Blood

Though not fully proven, deadman’s blood is rumored to weaken vampires if injected into them. This belief is tied to the idea that the blood of the recently deceased holds a toxin that can paralyze a vampire or reduce their abilities, bringing them down to a more human-like state.

Vervain

Vervain is a potent herb that has become notorious as a vampire’s most well-known weakness. If a vampire touches vervain, their skin will burn on contact. If they ingest it, their throat and digestive tract are severely burned, leaving them weak and feverish.

Lack of Blood

Vampires rely on blood for survival. Going more than three days without feeding can cause a vampire’s body to degrade and turn to dust. Additionally, blood serves as their energy source when using racial like super speed or regeneration. Without it, vampires are significantly weakened, and their regenerative capabilities slow to a crawl.

History

Long ago, in the distant past of Shinseina, before the rise of the great clans and kingdoms, there existed an ancient family— the Primordius. Isolated on a towering mountain, the Primordius family lived in peace, far removed from the chaos of the world as they avoided interacting with the people below them. For generations, they upheld a single rule: never leave the mountain; this rule, designed to protect them from the dangers outside, was eventually broken by curiosity.

The eldest son, Zero Primordius, was drawn to the stories of the creatures that roamed beyond their borders— particularly the werewolves. His fascination led him to venture out on a full moon night, breaking the family’s sacred rule and changing their lives. It was then that Zero was attacked by a pack of werewolves, gravely wounding him and leaving him on the door's of death.

His father, Mikael Primordius, found him at dawn, barely alive and in a coma from the brutal attack.

In a desperate bid to save his son, Mikael turned to powerful and dangerous magic, searching for a way to heal Zero. After many days, he discovered the Blood Pendant, an artifact said to hold the power of the Gods, capable of granting any wish— though at a steep cost: the sacrifice of five souls.

With no other options, Mikael made his wish, asking to transform both himself and his family into beings of great power and immortality, he wanted to be something that would be able to survive in the harsh world; hunters and not hunted.

The pendant granted his wish, turning the Primordius family into the first Vampires, known as Leviathans.

The transformation was not without its price.

While the Leviathans gained immense strength, speed, and immortality, they lost the ability to have natural a offspring. Instead, they could only create vampires by turning others through the diluted power of their blood, cursing them with their same bloodline, creating the Pureblood Vampires.

As the Primordius family adapted to their new existence, Mikael grew wary of his eldest son, Zero, whose dark magic awoken after being turned, and grew to quickly surpassed others. Fearing his own son’s power, Mikael used ancient spells and the aid of others to seal Zero away in a tomb beneath the ocean, where he would remain imprisoned for millions of years.

During this time, the other Leviathan children led devastating wars against the werewolves, seeking revenge for the attack on Zero. The Vampiric Wars decimated the werewolf population, and through these battles, the Pureblood Vampires became the commanders of the vampiric armies, bathing themselves in blood and growing their own powers.

However, over time, the Leviathans began to disappear, vanishing one by one without explanation, leaving behind only myths and legends of their great power.

With the Leviathans gone, the Original Purebloods— those first turned by the Leviathans— rose to power, each establishing their own vampiric houses. These bloodlines held unique abilities tied to their Leviathan creators, and each house wielded influence and power across the lands for years, however as time passed many changed or vanished.