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	===[[Vampiric strain\|Vampiric Strains]]===		===[[Vampiric strain\|Vampiric Strains]]===
	Several strains of [[vampirism]] exist with the Demiplane of Dread with powers and abilities different from the [[standard vampire\|so-called typical vampire]], each strain with its own unique special abilities and weaknesses. Some are slight variations on the norm, such as the [[Nosferatu Vampire\|Nosferatu vampire]], whereas others depart more strongly, such as the repulsive and brutish [[~~Vyrkolaka~~ vampire]]. Some are specific to non-[[human]] [[humanoid]] [[race]]s, such as the [[dwarven vampire]], [[elven vampire]], [[halfling vampire]], or [[gnomish vampire]]. (This is not to say all members of those races follow those specific vampiric strains, but that those strains are unique to those races.)		Several strains of [[vampirism]] exist with the Demiplane of Dread with powers and abilities different from the [[standard vampire\|so-called typical vampire]], each strain with its own unique special abilities and weaknesses. Some are slight variations on the norm, such as the [[Nosferatu Vampire\|Nosferatu vampire]], whereas others depart more strongly, such as the repulsive and brutish [[Vrykolaka vampire]]. Some are specific to non-[[human]] [[humanoid]] [[race]]s, such as the [[dwarven vampire]], [[elven vampire]], [[halfling vampire]], or [[gnomish vampire]]. (This is not to say all members of those races follow those specific vampiric strains, but that those strains are unique to those races.)

	It should be stated that the standard vampire is the most commonly seen strain in Western culture domains. For Eastern cultures, the [[Chiang-shi]] may be more common.		It should be stated that the standard vampire is the most commonly seen strain in Western culture domains. For Eastern cultures, the [[Chiang-shi]] may be more common.

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	The <b>vampire</b> is an [[evil]] and terrible [[undead]] spoken of in virtually all cultures, with tales alluding to vampiric depredations reaching across the [[Land of Mists]] and beyond.<ref name="Van Richten's Guide to Vampires">[[Van Richten's Guide to Vampires (Book)]] p. 6</ref> Vampires are especially known and feared in [[Barovia]], the [[Demiplane of Dread]]'s first and perhaps most quintessential [[domain]], so much that dread of the vampire is all but vital to [[Barovian]] cultural identity. The [[Balok]] word for vampire is ''vrolok''. In [[Luktar]], the word for vampire is ''voishlacka''.<ref name="Gaz Vol I p. 15">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]] p. 15</ref>		The <b>vampire</b> is an [[evil]] and terrible [[undead]] spoken of in virtually all cultures, with tales alluding to vampiric depredations reaching across the [[Land of Mists]] and beyond.<ref name="Van Richten's Guide to Vampires">[[Van Richten's Guide to Vampires (Book)]] p. 6</ref> Vampires are especially known and feared in [[Barovia]], the [[Demiplane of Dread]]'s first and perhaps most quintessential [[domain]], so much that dread of the vampire is all but vital to [[Barovian]] cultural identity. The [[Balok]] word for vampire is ''vrolok''. In [[Luktar]], the word for vampire is ''voishlacka''.<ref name="Gaz Vol I p. 15">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]] p. 15</ref>

	Although the origins of [[vampirism]] are shrouded in mystery, [[Count Strahd von Zarovich]], the Land of Mist's first [[darklord]], is thought to be ~~the~~ that land's first vampire. Vampire kind also bears recognition as the first sort of creature hunted by [[Dr. Rudolph van Richten]], the esteemed [[:category:Hunter Of Monsters\|monster hunter]] and [[writer]] of the various Van Richten's Guides, including [[Van Richten's Guide to Vampires (Item)]].<Ref name="VRGtV p. 6-9">Van Richten's Guide to Vampires (Book) p. 6-9</ref>		Although the origins of [[vampirism]] are shrouded in mystery, [[Count Strahd von Zarovich]], the Land of Mist's first [[darklord]], is thought to be that land's first vampire. Vampire kind also bears recognition as the first sort of creature hunted by [[Dr. Rudolph van Richten]], the esteemed [[:category:Hunter Of Monsters\|monster hunter]] and [[writer]] of the various Van Richten's Guides, including [[Van Richten's Guide to Vampires (Item)]].<Ref name="VRGtV p. 6-9">Van Richten's Guide to Vampires (Book) p. 6-9</ref>

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	Vampires are undead that feed on the living<ref>[[Monster Manual (3.5)]], p. 250-254</ref><ref>[[Pathfinder Bestiary]], p. 270-271</ref>. Vampires predominantly feed on [[blood]], though a few varities feed on other nutrients from living creatures, such as other bodily fluids.<Ref name="VRGtV p. 56-57">Van Richten's Guide to Vampires (Book) p. 56-57</ref><ref name="R3E p. 177">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 177</ref> Others may ingest body [[:category:Organ (Body Part)\|organs]]<ref name="R3E p. 177">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 177</ref>, such as [[heart]]s or [[brain]]s. A rare few vampires may feed on more recondite and less ~~tangibles~~ qualities<ref name="R3E p. 177">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 177</ref>, such as memories<Ref name="VRGtV p. 56-57">Van Richten's Guide to Vampires (Book) p. 56-57</ref><ref name="R3E p. 177">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 177</ref>, mental faculties, or life energy.<Ref name="VRGtV p. 56-57">Van Richten's Guide to Vampires (Book) p. 56-57</ref>		Vampires are undead that feed on the living<ref>[[Monster Manual (3.5)]], p. 250-254</ref><ref>[[Pathfinder Bestiary]], p. 270-271</ref>. Vampires predominantly feed on [[blood]], though a few varities feed on other nutrients from living creatures, such as other bodily fluids.<Ref name="VRGtV p. 56-57">Van Richten's Guide to Vampires (Book) p. 56-57</ref><ref name="R3E p. 177">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 177</ref> Others may ingest body [[:category:Organ (Body Part)\|organs]]<ref name="R3E p. 177">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 177</ref>, such as [[heart]]s or [[brain]]s. A rare few vampires may feed on more recondite and less tangible qualities<ref name="R3E p. 177">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 177</ref>, such as memories<Ref name="VRGtV p. 56-57">Van Richten's Guide to Vampires (Book) p. 56-57</ref><ref name="R3E p. 177">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 177</ref>, mental faculties, or life energy.<Ref name="VRGtV p. 56-57">Van Richten's Guide to Vampires (Book) p. 56-57</ref>

	Regardless of what they feast upon, vampires gain sustenance only through taking it from living creatures. Vampires generally prefer to sup upon [[humanoid]] blood, though sustenance from [[animal]] or other creature types in times of emergency may be possible. In such cases, such blood is disgusting and substandard to the vampire and only provide a fraction of the nutrients of humanoid blood.<ref>It should be noted that in [[2nd Edition]] [[source]]s such as Van Richten's Guide to Vampires]] (p. 59), vampires in the Demiplane of Dread could only feed upon humanoid blood. However, this was reversed in [[3rd Edition]] sources such as the core [[Ravenloft Third Edition]] (p. 177) campaign setting book, allowing for animal blood to be used, albeit providing half the n normal benefit.</ref> Vampires least once per day, or else begin to quickly suffer from [[starvation]], resulting in continuous weakening leading to the assumption of a feral states<ref name="R3E p. 177">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 177</ref>		Regardless of what they feast upon, vampires gain sustenance only through taking it from living creatures. Vampires generally prefer to sup upon [[humanoid]] blood, though sustenance from [[animal]] or other creature types in times of emergency may be possible. In such cases, such blood is disgusting and substandard to the vampire and only provide a fraction of the nutrients of humanoid blood.<ref>It should be noted that in [[2nd Edition]] [[source]]s such as [[Van Richten's Guide to Vampires]] (p. 59), vampires in the Demiplane of Dread could only feed upon humanoid blood. However, this was reversed in [[3rd Edition]] sources such as the core [[Ravenloft Third Edition]] (p. 177) campaign setting book, allowing for animal blood to be used, albeit providing half the normal benefit.</ref> Vampires must feed least once per day, or else begin to quickly suffer from [[starvation]], resulting in continuous weakening leading to the assumption of a feral states.<ref name="R3E p. 177">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 177</ref>

	With the exception of [[elven vampire]]s<ref>[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium Appendix I & II]] p.56-57, the "elven vampire" is a special [[vampiric strain]] unique to [[elves]], though not all elf [[character]]s that are vampires belong to the "elven vampire" vampiric strain.</ref>, vampires are mostly nocturnal creatures, for [[sunlight]] is deleterious, even quickly fatal, to the vast majority of vampires. During the [[day]], most vampires must sleep in their [[coffin]]s. As intelligent and canny creatures, many have [[dominated]] mortal thralls, controlled lesser undead, or other minions to guard their diurnal slumbers.		With the exception of [[elven vampire]]s<ref>[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium Appendix I & II]] p.56-57, the "elven vampire" is a special [[vampiric strain]] unique to [[elves]], though not all elf [[character]]s that are vampires belong to the "elven vampire" vampiric strain.</ref>, vampires are mostly nocturnal creatures, for [[sunlight]] is deleterious, even quickly fatal, to the vast majority of vampires. During the [[day]], most vampires must sleep in their [[coffin]]s. As intelligent and canny creatures, many have [[dominated]] mortal thralls, controlled lesser undead, or persuaded other minions to guard their diurnal slumbers.

	Although vampires retain most knowledge of what they knew while alive, but the onset of immortality and changes in psychology typically slow advancement in any character [[class]]es to a crawl.<ref>Van Richten's Guide to Vampires (Book) p. 93-95</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Third Edition p. 179</ref> However, a vampire's powers greatly increases as it grows older and reaches greater [[Vampire Age Category\|Vampire Age Categories]]. Such age categories vary at the weakest [[Fledgling Vampire\|fledgling vampire]] to the greatest [[Patriarch Vampire\|Patriarch vampire]].<ref>Van Richten's Guide to Vampires (Book) p. 13, 26-27</ref><ref>Ravenloft Third Edition p. 177-178</ref>		Although vampires retain most knowledge of what they knew while alive, but the onset of immortality and changes in psychology typically slow advancement in any character [[class]]es to a crawl.<ref>Van Richten's Guide to Vampires (Book) p. 93-95</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 179</ref> However, a vampire's powers greatly increases as it grows older and reaches greater [[Vampire Age Category\|Vampire Age Categories]]. Such age categories vary at the weakest [[Fledgling Vampire\|fledgling vampire]] to the greatest [[Patriarch Vampire\|Patriarch vampire]].<ref>Van Richten's Guide to Vampires (Book) p. 13, 26-27</ref><ref>Ravenloft Third Edition p. 177-178</ref>

	==Special Powers and Weaknesses of the Vampire==		==Special Powers and Weaknesses of the Vampire==
	Beyond the abilities and immunities available to all undead, ~~vampire~~ possess [[special abilities]] and [[:category:Weakness\|weaknesses]] peculiar to their own kind. Special abilities common to most vampires include some variety of [[shapechanging]] and the [[Children of the Night (Special Ability)\|to call minor beasts of the night]], usually animals, to serve as temporary minions and even sacrificial lambs if need be. Powers and weaknesses will vary by [[vampiric strain]] (See the "Standard Vampire" and "Vampiric Strain" sections, below), and vampiric bloodlines or even individual vampires may show their own [[Vampire Salient Ability\|salient abilities]] and weaknesses. In the case of individual salient abilities or weaknesses, such traits usually connect to some aspects of the vampire's own mindset and mannerisms.		Beyond the abilities and immunities available to all undead, vampires possess [[special abilities]] and [[:category:Weakness\|weaknesses]] peculiar to their own kind. Special abilities common to most vampires include some variety of [[shapechanging]] and the [[Children of the Night (Special Ability)\|to call minor beasts of the night]], usually animals, to serve as temporary minions and even sacrificial lambs if need be. Powers and weaknesses will vary by [[vampiric strain]] (See the "Standard Vampire" and "Vampiric Strain" sections, below), and vampiric bloodlines or even individual vampires may show their own [[Vampire Salient Ability\|salient abilities]] and weaknesses. In the case of individual salient abilities or weaknesses, such traits usually connect to some aspects of the vampire's own mindset and mannerisms.

	As powerful undead, vampires are effectively [[immortal]] unless slain by starvation or external causes such as violence. Even then, it can be incredibly difficult to put down a vampire for good, as they are immune or at least resistant to most normal [[weapon]]s and some forms of energy. In heal wounds from most sources very rapidly. When a vampire sustains enough damage to "slay" it, the undead typically assumes an insubstantial state (usually by assuming [[gaseous form]]) to retreat to its coffin to fully heal. There are several specific exceptions, the common ones being sunlight or immersion in running [[water]]. (Creatures typically inhabiting the water do not have the latter vulnerability). Western vampires of the common strain can be slain by a ~~wood~~ [[stake]] through the heart, though further steps must be taken to permanently destroy them.		As powerful undead, vampires are effectively [[immortal]] unless slain by starvation or external causes such as violence. Even then, it can be incredibly difficult to put down a vampire for good, as they are immune or at least resistant to most normal [[weapon]]s and some forms of energy. They also heal wounds from most sources very rapidly. When a vampire sustains enough damage to "slay" it, the undead typically assumes an insubstantial state (usually by assuming [[gaseous form]]) to retreat to its coffin to fully heal. There are several specific exceptions, the common ones being sunlight or immersion in running [[water]]. (Creatures typically inhabiting the water do not have the latter vulnerability.) Western vampires of the common strain can be slain by a wooden [[stake]] through the heart, though further steps must be taken to permanently destroy them.

	===[[Vampiric strain\|Vampiric Strains]]===		===[[Vampiric strain\|Vampiric Strains]]===
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	The <b>vampire</b> is an [[evil]] and terrible [[undead]] spoken of in virtually all cultures, with tales alluding to vampiric depredations reaching across the [[Land of Mists]] and beyond.<ref name="Van Richten's Guide to Vampires">[[Van Richten's Guide to Vampires (Book)]] p. 6</ref> Vampires are especially known and feared in [[Barovia]], the [[Demiplane of Dread]]'s first and perhaps most quintessential [[domain]], so much that dread of the vampire is all but vital to [[Barovian]] cultural identity. The [[Balok]] word for vampire is ''vrolok''. In [[Luktar]], the word for vampire is ''voishlacka''.<ref name="Gaz Vol I p. 15">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]] p. 15</ref>		The <b>vampire</b> is an [[evil]] and terrible [[undead]] spoken of in virtually all cultures, with tales alluding to vampiric depredations reaching across the [[Land of Mists]] and beyond.<ref name="Van Richten's Guide to Vampires">[[Van Richten's Guide to Vampires (Book)]] p. 6</ref> Vampires are especially known and feared in [[Barovia]], the [[Demiplane of Dread]]'s first and perhaps most quintessential [[domain]], so much that dread of the vampire is all but vital to [[Barovian]] cultural identity. The [[Balok]] word for vampire is ''vrolok''. In [[Luktar]], the word for vampire is ''voishlacka''.<ref name="Gaz Vol I p. 15">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]] p. 15</ref>

	Although the origins of [[vampirism]] are shrouded in mystery, [[Count Strahd von Zarovich]], the Land of Mist's first [[darklord]], is thought to be the that land's first vampire. Vampire kind also bears recognition as the first sort of creature hunted by [[Dr. Rudolph van Richten]], the esteemed [[category:Hunter Of Monsters\|monster hunter]] and [[writer]] of the various Van Richten's Guides, including [[Van Richten's Guide to Vampires (Item)]].<Ref name="VRGtV p. 6-9">Van Richten's Guide to Vampires (Book) p. 6-9</ref>		Although the origins of [[vampirism]] are shrouded in mystery, [[Count Strahd von Zarovich]], the Land of Mist's first [[darklord]], is thought to be the that land's first vampire. Vampire kind also bears recognition as the first sort of creature hunted by [[Dr. Rudolph van Richten]], the esteemed [[:category:Hunter Of Monsters\|monster hunter]] and [[writer]] of the various Van Richten's Guides, including [[Van Richten's Guide to Vampires (Item)]].<Ref name="VRGtV p. 6-9">Van Richten's Guide to Vampires (Book) p. 6-9</ref>

	== Canon Information ==		== Canon Information ==

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	Vampires are undead that feed on the living<ref>[[Monster Manual (3.5)]], p. 250-254</ref><ref>[[Pathfinder Bestiary]], p. 270-271</ref>. Vampires predominantly feed on [[blood]], though a few varities feed on other nutrients from living creatures, such as other bodily fluids.<Ref name="VRGtV p. 56-57">Van Richten's Guide to Vampires (Book) p. 56-57</ref><ref name="R3E p. 177">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 177</ref> Others may ingest body [[:category:Organ (Body Part)\|organs]]<ref name="R3E p. 177">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 177</ref>, such as [[heart]]s or [[brain]]s. A rare few vampires may feed on more recondite and less tangibles qualities<ref name="R3E p. 177">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 177</ref>, such as memories<Ref name="VRGtV p. 56-57">Van Richten's Guide to Vampires (Book) p. 56-57</ref><ref name="R3E p. 177">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 177</ref>, mental faculties, or life energy.<Ref name="VRGtV p. 56-57">Van Richten's Guide to Vampires (Book) p. 56-57</ref>		Vampires are undead that feed on the living<ref>[[Monster Manual (3.5)]], p. 250-254</ref><ref>[[Pathfinder Bestiary]], p. 270-271</ref>. Vampires predominantly feed on [[blood]], though a few varities feed on other nutrients from living creatures, such as other bodily fluids.<Ref name="VRGtV p. 56-57">Van Richten's Guide to Vampires (Book) p. 56-57</ref><ref name="R3E p. 177">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 177</ref> Others may ingest body [[:category:Organ (Body Part)\|organs]]<ref name="R3E p. 177">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 177</ref>, such as [[heart]]s or [[brain]]s. A rare few vampires may feed on more recondite and less tangibles qualities<ref name="R3E p. 177">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 177</ref>, such as memories<Ref name="VRGtV p. 56-57">Van Richten's Guide to Vampires (Book) p. 56-57</ref><ref name="R3E p. 177">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 177</ref>, mental faculties, or life energy.<Ref name="VRGtV p. 56-57">Van Richten's Guide to Vampires (Book) p. 56-57</ref>

	Regardless of what they feast upon, vampires gain sustenance only through taking it from living creatures. Vampires generally prefer to sup upon [[humanoid]] blood, though sustenance from [[animal]] or other creature types in times of emergency may be possible. In such cases, such blood is disgusting and substandard to the vampire and only provide a fraction of the nutrients of humanoid blood.<ref>It should be noted that in [[2nd Edition]] [[source]]s such as Van Richten's Guide to Vampires]] (p. 59), vampires in the Demiplane of Dread could only feed upon humanoid blood. However, this was reversed in [[3rd Edition]] sources such as the core [[Ravenloft Third Edition]] (p. 177) campaign setting book, allowing for animal blood to be used, albeit providing half the n normal benefit.</ref> Vampires least once per day, or else begin to quickly suffer from [[starvation]], resulting in continuous weakening leading to the assumption of a feral states<ref name="R3E p. 177">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 177</ref>/		Regardless of what they feast upon, vampires gain sustenance only through taking it from living creatures. Vampires generally prefer to sup upon [[humanoid]] blood, though sustenance from [[animal]] or other creature types in times of emergency may be possible. In such cases, such blood is disgusting and substandard to the vampire and only provide a fraction of the nutrients of humanoid blood.<ref>It should be noted that in [[2nd Edition]] [[source]]s such as Van Richten's Guide to Vampires]] (p. 59), vampires in the Demiplane of Dread could only feed upon humanoid blood. However, this was reversed in [[3rd Edition]] sources such as the core [[Ravenloft Third Edition]] (p. 177) campaign setting book, allowing for animal blood to be used, albeit providing half the n normal benefit.</ref> Vampires least once per day, or else begin to quickly suffer from [[starvation]], resulting in continuous weakening leading to the assumption of a feral states<ref name="R3E p. 177">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 177</ref>

	With the exception of [[elven vampire]]s<ref>[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium Appendix I & II]] p.56-57, the "elven vampire" is a special [[vampiric strain]] unique to [[elves]], though not all elf [[character]]s that are vampires belong to the "elven vampire" vampiric strain.</ref>, vampires are mostly nocturnal creatures, for [[sunlight]] is deleterious, even quickly fatal, to the vast majority of vampires. During the [[day]], most vampires must sleep in their [[coffin]]s. As intelligent and canny creatures, many have [[dominated]] mortal thralls, controlled lesser undead, or other minions to guard their diurnal slumbers.		With the exception of [[elven vampire]]s<ref>[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium Appendix I & II]] p.56-57, the "elven vampire" is a special [[vampiric strain]] unique to [[elves]], though not all elf [[character]]s that are vampires belong to the "elven vampire" vampiric strain.</ref>, vampires are mostly nocturnal creatures, for [[sunlight]] is deleterious, even quickly fatal, to the vast majority of vampires. During the [[day]], most vampires must sleep in their [[coffin]]s. As intelligent and canny creatures, many have [[dominated]] mortal thralls, controlled lesser undead, or other minions to guard their diurnal slumbers.

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	Vampires are undead that feed on the living<ref>[[Monster Manual (3.5)]], p. 250-254</ref><ref>[[Pathfinder Bestiary]], p. 270-271</ref>. Vampires predominantly feed on [[blood]], though a few varities feed on other nutrients from living creatures, such as other bodily fluids.<Ref name="VRGtV p. 56-57">Van Richten's Guide to Vampires (Book) p. 56-57</ref><ref name="R3E p. 177">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 177</ref> Others may ingest body [[:category:Organ (Body Part)\|organs]]<ref name="R3E p. 177">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 177</ref>, such as [[heart]]s or [[brain]]s. A rare few vampires may feed on more recondite and less tangibles qualities<ref name="R3E p. 177">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 177</ref>, such as memories<Ref name="VRGtV p. 56-57">Van Richten's Guide to Vampires (Book) p. 56-57</ref><ref name="R3E p. 177">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 177</ref>, mental faculties, or life energy.<Ref name="VRGtV p. 56-57">Van Richten's Guide to Vampires (Book) p. 56-57</ref>		Vampires are undead that feed on the living<ref>[[Monster Manual (3.5)]], p. 250-254</ref><ref>[[Pathfinder Bestiary]], p. 270-271</ref>. Vampires predominantly feed on [[blood]], though a few varities feed on other nutrients from living creatures, such as other bodily fluids.<Ref name="VRGtV p. 56-57">Van Richten's Guide to Vampires (Book) p. 56-57</ref><ref name="R3E p. 177">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 177</ref> Others may ingest body [[:category:Organ (Body Part)\|organs]]<ref name="R3E p. 177">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 177</ref>, such as [[heart]]s or [[brain]]s. A rare few vampires may feed on more recondite and less tangibles qualities<ref name="R3E p. 177">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 177</ref>, such as memories<Ref name="VRGtV p. 56-57">Van Richten's Guide to Vampires (Book) p. 56-57</ref><ref name="R3E p. 177">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 177</ref>, mental faculties, or life energy.<Ref name="VRGtV p. 56-57">Van Richten's Guide to Vampires (Book) p. 56-57</ref>

	Regardless of what they feast upon, vampires gain sustenance only through taking it from living creatures. Vampires generally prefer to sup upon [[humanoid]] blood, though sustenance from [[animal]] or other creature types in times of emergency may be possible. In such cases, such blood is disgusting and substandard to the vampire and only provide a fraction of the nutrients of humanoid blood.<ref>It should be noted that in [[2nd Edition]] [[source]]s such as Van Richten's Guide to Vampires]] (p. 59), vampires in the Demiplane of Dread could only feed upon humanoid blood. However, this was reversed in [[3rd Edition]] sources such as the core [[Ravenloft Third Edition]] (p. 177) campaign setting book, allowing for animal blood to be used, albeit providing half the n normal benefit.</ref> Vampires least once per day, or else begin to quickly suffer from [[starvation]], resulting in continuous weakening leading to the assumption of a feral ~~state.s~~<ref name="R3E p. 177">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 177</ref>~~, such as memories<Ref name="VRGtV p. 56-57">Van Richten's Guide to Vampires (Book) p. 56-57<~~/~~ref><ref name="R3E p. 177">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 177</ref>~~		Regardless of what they feast upon, vampires gain sustenance only through taking it from living creatures. Vampires generally prefer to sup upon [[humanoid]] blood, though sustenance from [[animal]] or other creature types in times of emergency may be possible. In such cases, such blood is disgusting and substandard to the vampire and only provide a fraction of the nutrients of humanoid blood.<ref>It should be noted that in [[2nd Edition]] [[source]]s such as Van Richten's Guide to Vampires]] (p. 59), vampires in the Demiplane of Dread could only feed upon humanoid blood. However, this was reversed in [[3rd Edition]] sources such as the core [[Ravenloft Third Edition]] (p. 177) campaign setting book, allowing for animal blood to be used, albeit providing half the n normal benefit.</ref> Vampires least once per day, or else begin to quickly suffer from [[starvation]], resulting in continuous weakening leading to the assumption of a feral states<ref name="R3E p. 177">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 177</ref>/

	With the exception of [[elven vampire]]s<ref>[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium Appendix I & II]] p.56-57, the "elven vampire" is a special [[vampiric strain]] unique to [[elves]], though not all elf [[character]]s that are vampires belong to the "elven vampire" vampiric strain.</ref>, vampires are mostly nocturnal creatures, for [[sunlight]] is deleterious, even quickly fatal, to the vast majority of vampires. During the [[day]], most vampires must sleep in their [[coffin]]s. As intelligent and canny creatures, many have [[dominated]] mortal thralls, controlled lesser undead, or other minions to guard their diurnal slumbers.		With the exception of [[elven vampire]]s<ref>[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium Appendix I & II]] p.56-57, the "elven vampire" is a special [[vampiric strain]] unique to [[elves]], though not all elf [[character]]s that are vampires belong to the "elven vampire" vampiric strain.</ref>, vampires are mostly nocturnal creatures, for [[sunlight]] is deleterious, even quickly fatal, to the vast majority of vampires. During the [[day]], most vampires must sleep in their [[coffin]]s. As intelligent and canny creatures, many have [[dominated]] mortal thralls, controlled lesser undead, or other minions to guard their diurnal slumbers.

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	Beyond the abilities and immunities available to all undead, vampire possess [[special abilities]] and [[:category:Weakness\|weaknesses]] peculiar to their own kind. Special abilities common to most vampires include some variety of [[shapechanging]] and the [[Children of the Night (Special Ability)\|to call minor beasts of the night]], usually animals, to serve as temporary minions and even sacrificial lambs if need be. Powers and weaknesses will vary by [[vampiric strain]] (See the "Standard Vampire" and "Vampiric Strain" sections, below), and vampiric bloodlines or even individual vampires may show their own [[Vampire Salient Ability\|salient abilities]] and weaknesses. In the case of individual salient abilities or weaknesses, such traits usually connect to some aspects of the vampire's own mindset and mannerisms.		Beyond the abilities and immunities available to all undead, vampire possess [[special abilities]] and [[:category:Weakness\|weaknesses]] peculiar to their own kind. Special abilities common to most vampires include some variety of [[shapechanging]] and the [[Children of the Night (Special Ability)\|to call minor beasts of the night]], usually animals, to serve as temporary minions and even sacrificial lambs if need be. Powers and weaknesses will vary by [[vampiric strain]] (See the "Standard Vampire" and "Vampiric Strain" sections, below), and vampiric bloodlines or even individual vampires may show their own [[Vampire Salient Ability\|salient abilities]] and weaknesses. In the case of individual salient abilities or weaknesses, such traits usually connect to some aspects of the vampire's own mindset and mannerisms.

	As powerful undead, vampires are effectively [[immortal]] unless slain by starvation or external causes such as violence. Even then, it can be incredibly difficult to put down a vampire for good, as they are immune or at least resistant to most normal [[weapon]]s and some forms of energy. In heal wounds from most sources very rapidly. When a vampire sustains enough damage to "slay" it, the undead typically assumes an insubstantial state (usually by ~~turning into mist~~) to retreat to its coffin to fully heal. There are several specific exceptions, the common ones being sunlight or immersion in running [[water]]. (Creatures typically inhabiting the water do not have the latter vulnerability). Western vampires of the common strain can be slain by a wood [[stake]] through the heart, though further steps must be taken to permanently destroy them.		As powerful undead, vampires are effectively [[immortal]] unless slain by starvation or external causes such as violence. Even then, it can be incredibly difficult to put down a vampire for good, as they are immune or at least resistant to most normal [[weapon]]s and some forms of energy. In heal wounds from most sources very rapidly. When a vampire sustains enough damage to "slay" it, the undead typically assumes an insubstantial state (usually by assuming [[gaseous form]]) to retreat to its coffin to fully heal. There are several specific exceptions, the common ones being sunlight or immersion in running [[water]]. (Creatures typically inhabiting the water do not have the latter vulnerability). Western vampires of the common strain can be slain by a wood [[stake]] through the heart, though further steps must be taken to permanently destroy them.

	===[[Vampiric strain\|Vampiric Strains]]===		===[[Vampiric strain\|Vampiric Strains]]===
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	*can [[spider climb]] up [[wall]]s		*can [[spider climb]] up [[wall]]s
	*can [[summon]] [[wolf\|wolves]], [[rat]]s, and [[bat]]s to serve it using the [[Children of the Night (Special Ability)\|Children of the Night]] special ability		*can [[summon]] [[wolf\|wolves]], [[rat]]s, and [[bat]]s to serve it using the [[Children of the Night (Special Ability)\|Children of the Night]] special ability
	*can ~~transform into~~ [[~~mist~~]], a [[wolf]], or a [[bat]]		*can assume a [[gaseous form]] or transform into a [[wolf]] or [[bat]]
	*[[energy drain\|drains two levels of life energy]] with a hit of a slam or other natural weapon		*[[energy drain\|drains two levels of life energy]] with a hit of a slam or other natural weapon
	*regenerates wounds quickly		*regenerates wounds quickly
	*~~turns to mist~~ upon death and must seek out its [[coffin]]		*assumes gaseous form upon death and must seek out its [[coffin]]
	*Immunity or [[DR]] to nonmagical weapons		*Immunity or [[DR]] to nonmagical weapons
	*Enhanced [[Ability Score]]s, both physical and mental		*Enhanced [[Ability Score]]s, both physical and mental

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	Vampires are undead that feed on the living<ref>[[Monster Manual (3.5)]], p. 250-254</ref><ref>[[Pathfinder Bestiary]], p. 270-271</ref>. Vampires predominantly feed on [[blood]], though a few varities feed on other nutrients from living creatures, such as other bodily fluids.<Ref name="VRGtV p. 56-57">Van Richten's Guide to Vampires (Book) p. 56-57</ref><ref name="R3E p. 177">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 177</ref> Others may ingest body [[:category:Organ (Body Part)organs]]<ref name="R3E p. 177">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 177</ref>, such as [[heart]]s or [[brain]]s. A rare few vampires may feed on more recondite and less tangibles qualities<ref name="R3E p. 177">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 177</ref>, such as memories<Ref name="VRGtV p. 56-57">Van Richten's Guide to Vampires (Book) p. 56-57</ref><ref name="R3E p. 177">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 177</ref>, mental faculties, or life energy.<Ref name="VRGtV p. 56-57">Van Richten's Guide to Vampires (Book) p. 56-57</ref>		Vampires are undead that feed on the living<ref>[[Monster Manual (3.5)]], p. 250-254</ref><ref>[[Pathfinder Bestiary]], p. 270-271</ref>. Vampires predominantly feed on [[blood]], though a few varities feed on other nutrients from living creatures, such as other bodily fluids.<Ref name="VRGtV p. 56-57">Van Richten's Guide to Vampires (Book) p. 56-57</ref><ref name="R3E p. 177">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 177</ref> Others may ingest body [[:category:Organ (Body Part)\|organs]]<ref name="R3E p. 177">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 177</ref>, such as [[heart]]s or [[brain]]s. A rare few vampires may feed on more recondite and less tangibles qualities<ref name="R3E p. 177">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 177</ref>, such as memories<Ref name="VRGtV p. 56-57">Van Richten's Guide to Vampires (Book) p. 56-57</ref><ref name="R3E p. 177">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 177</ref>, mental faculties, or life energy.<Ref name="VRGtV p. 56-57">Van Richten's Guide to Vampires (Book) p. 56-57</ref>

	Regardless of what they feast upon, vampires gain sustenance only through taking it from living creatures. Vampires generally prefer to sup upon [[humanoid]] blood, though sustenance from [[animal]] or other creature types in times of emergency may be possible. In such cases, such blood is disgusting and substandard to the vampire and only provide a fraction of the nutrients of humanoid blood.<ref>It should be noted that in [[2nd Edition]] [[source]]s such as Van Richten's Guide to Vampires]] (p. 59), vampires in the Demiplane of Dread could only feed upon humanoid blood. However, this was reversed in [[3rd Edition]] sources such as the core [[Ravenloft Third Edition]] (p. 177) campaign setting book, allowing for animal blood to be used, albeit providing half the n normal benefit.</ref> Vampires least once per day, or else begin to quickly suffer from [[starvation]], resulting in continuous weakening leading to the assumption of a feral state.s<ref name="R3E p. 177">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 177</ref>, such as memories<Ref name="VRGtV p. 56-57">Van Richten's Guide to Vampires (Book) p. 56-57</ref><ref name="R3E p. 177">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 177</ref>		Regardless of what they feast upon, vampires gain sustenance only through taking it from living creatures. Vampires generally prefer to sup upon [[humanoid]] blood, though sustenance from [[animal]] or other creature types in times of emergency may be possible. In such cases, such blood is disgusting and substandard to the vampire and only provide a fraction of the nutrients of humanoid blood.<ref>It should be noted that in [[2nd Edition]] [[source]]s such as Van Richten's Guide to Vampires]] (p. 59), vampires in the Demiplane of Dread could only feed upon humanoid blood. However, this was reversed in [[3rd Edition]] sources such as the core [[Ravenloft Third Edition]] (p. 177) campaign setting book, allowing for animal blood to be used, albeit providing half the n normal benefit.</ref> Vampires least once per day, or else begin to quickly suffer from [[starvation]], resulting in continuous weakening leading to the assumption of a feral state.s<ref name="R3E p. 177">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 177</ref>, such as memories<Ref name="VRGtV p. 56-57">Van Richten's Guide to Vampires (Book) p. 56-57</ref><ref name="R3E p. 177">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 177</ref>

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	Vampires are undead that feed on the living<ref>[[Monster Manual (3.5)]], p. 250-254</ref><ref>[[Pathfinder Bestiary]], p. 270-271</ref>. Vampires predominantly feed on [[blood]], though a few varities feed on other nutrients from living creatures, such as other bodily fluids.<Ref name="VRGtV p. 56-57">Van Richten's Guide to Vampires (Book) p. 56-57</ref><ref name="R3E p. 177">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 177</ref> Others may ingest body [[~~organ~~]]s<ref name="R3E p. 177">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 177</ref>, such as [[heart]]s or [[brain]]s. A rare few vampires may feed on more recondite and less tangibles qualities<ref name="R3E p. 177">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 177</ref>, such as memories<Ref name="VRGtV p. 56-57">Van Richten's Guide to Vampires (Book) p. 56-57</ref><ref name="R3E p. 177">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 177</ref>, mental faculties, or life energy.<Ref name="VRGtV p. 56-57">Van Richten's Guide to Vampires (Book) p. 56-57</ref>		Vampires are undead that feed on the living<ref>[[Monster Manual (3.5)]], p. 250-254</ref><ref>[[Pathfinder Bestiary]], p. 270-271</ref>. Vampires predominantly feed on [[blood]], though a few varities feed on other nutrients from living creatures, such as other bodily fluids.<Ref name="VRGtV p. 56-57">Van Richten's Guide to Vampires (Book) p. 56-57</ref><ref name="R3E p. 177">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 177</ref> Others may ingest body [[:category:Organ (Body Part)organs]]<ref name="R3E p. 177">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 177</ref>, such as [[heart]]s or [[brain]]s. A rare few vampires may feed on more recondite and less tangibles qualities<ref name="R3E p. 177">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 177</ref>, such as memories<Ref name="VRGtV p. 56-57">Van Richten's Guide to Vampires (Book) p. 56-57</ref><ref name="R3E p. 177">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 177</ref>, mental faculties, or life energy.<Ref name="VRGtV p. 56-57">Van Richten's Guide to Vampires (Book) p. 56-57</ref>

	Regardless of what they feast upon, vampires gain sustenance only through taking it from living creatures. Vampires generally prefer to sup upon [[humanoid]] blood, though sustenance from [[animal]] or other creature types in times of emergency may be possible. In such cases, such blood is disgusting and substandard to the vampire and only provide a fraction of the nutrients of humanoid blood.<ref>It should be noted that in [[2nd Edition]] [[source]]s such as Van Richten's Guide to Vampires]] (p. 59), vampires in the Demiplane of Dread could only feed upon humanoid blood. However, this was reversed in [[3rd Edition]] sources such as the core [[Ravenloft Third Edition]] (p. 177) campaign setting book, allowing for animal blood to be used, albeit providing half the n normal benefit.</ref> Vampires least once per day, or else begin to quickly suffer from [[starvation]], resulting in continuous weakening leading to the assumption of a feral state.s<ref name="R3E p. 177">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 177</ref>, such as memories<Ref name="VRGtV p. 56-57">Van Richten's Guide to Vampires (Book) p. 56-57</ref><ref name="R3E p. 177">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 177</ref>		Regardless of what they feast upon, vampires gain sustenance only through taking it from living creatures. Vampires generally prefer to sup upon [[humanoid]] blood, though sustenance from [[animal]] or other creature types in times of emergency may be possible. In such cases, such blood is disgusting and substandard to the vampire and only provide a fraction of the nutrients of humanoid blood.<ref>It should be noted that in [[2nd Edition]] [[source]]s such as Van Richten's Guide to Vampires]] (p. 59), vampires in the Demiplane of Dread could only feed upon humanoid blood. However, this was reversed in [[3rd Edition]] sources such as the core [[Ravenloft Third Edition]] (p. 177) campaign setting book, allowing for animal blood to be used, albeit providing half the n normal benefit.</ref> Vampires least once per day, or else begin to quickly suffer from [[starvation]], resulting in continuous weakening leading to the assumption of a feral state.s<ref name="R3E p. 177">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 177</ref>, such as memories<Ref name="VRGtV p. 56-57">Van Richten's Guide to Vampires (Book) p. 56-57</ref><ref name="R3E p. 177">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 177</ref>

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	With the exception of [[elven vampire]]s<ref>[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium Appendix I & II]] p.56-57, the "elven vampire" is a special [[vampiric strain]] unique to [[elves]], though not all elf [[character]]s that are vampires belong to the "elven vampire" vampiric strain.</ref>, vampires are mostly nocturnal creatures, for [[sunlight]] is deleterious, even quickly fatal, to the vast majority of vampires. During the [[day]], most vampires must sleep in their [[coffin]]s. As intelligent and canny creatures, many have [[dominated]] mortal thralls, controlled lesser undead, or other minions to guard their diurnal slumbers.		With the exception of [[elven vampire]]s<ref>[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium Appendix I & II]] p.56-57, the "elven vampire" is a special [[vampiric strain]] unique to [[elves]], though not all elf [[character]]s that are vampires belong to the "elven vampire" vampiric strain.</ref>, vampires are mostly nocturnal creatures, for [[sunlight]] is deleterious, even quickly fatal, to the vast majority of vampires. During the [[day]], most vampires must sleep in their [[coffin]]s. As intelligent and canny creatures, many have [[dominated]] mortal thralls, controlled lesser undead, or other minions to guard their diurnal slumbers.

	~~The~~ onset of immortality and changes in psychology typically slow advancement in any character [[class]]es to a crawl. However, a vampire's powers greatly increases as it grows older and reaches greater [[Vampire Age Category\|Vampire Age Categories]]. Such age categories vary at the weakest [[Fledgling Vampire\|fledgling vampire]] to the greatest [[Patriarch Vampire\|~~patriarch~~ vampire]].		Although vampires retain most knowledge of what they knew while alive, but the onset of immortality and changes in psychology typically slow advancement in any character [[class]]es to a crawl.<ref>Van Richten's Guide to Vampires (Book) p. 93-95</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Third Edition p. 179</ref> However, a vampire's powers greatly increases as it grows older and reaches greater [[Vampire Age Category\|Vampire Age Categories]]. Such age categories vary at the weakest [[Fledgling Vampire\|fledgling vampire]] to the greatest [[Patriarch Vampire\|Patriarch vampire]].<ref>Van Richten's Guide to Vampires (Book) p. 13, 26-27</ref><ref>Ravenloft Third Edition p. 177-178</ref>

	==Special Powers and Weaknesses of the Vampire==		==Special Powers and Weaknesses of the Vampire==