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The Chiang-shi vampire (also known as the "oriental vampire") is a [[vampiric strain]] hailing from eastern lands such as [[Rokushima Taiyoo]]<ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]] p. 40</ref> although characters not from that culture can nonetheless still be infected by the chiang-shi strain. A chiang-shi bears a slightly gleaming skin pallor, white [[hair]], and unusually, even unnaturally, long nails that, if cut, grow to full size over the chiang-shi's next sleep period inside the vampire's [[coffin]]. The length of a chiang-shi's nails corresponds to the vampire's [[Vampire | The Chiang-shi vampire (also known as the "oriental vampire") is a [[vampiric strain]] hailing from eastern lands such as [[Rokushima Taiyoo]]<ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]] p. 40</ref> although characters not from that culture can nonetheless still be infected by the chiang-shi strain. A chiang-shi bears a slightly gleaming skin pallor, white [[hair]], and unusually, even unnaturally, long nails that, if cut, grow to full size over the chiang-shi's next sleep period inside the vampire's [[coffin]]. The length of a chiang-shi's nails corresponds to the vampire's [[Vampire Age Category|age category]].<ref name="Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium III p. 110-111">[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compedium III]] p. 110-111</ref><ref name="Denizens of Darkness p. 149-151">[[Denizens of Dakrness]] p. 149-151">[[Denizens of Darkness]] p. 149-151</ref><ref name="Denizens of Dread p. 198-199">[[Denizens of Dread]] p. 198-199</ref> | ||
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The Chiang-shi vampire (also known as the "oriental vampire") is a vampiric strain hailing from eastern lands such as Rokushima Taiyoo[1] although characters not from that culture can nonetheless still be infected by the chiang-shi strain. A chiang-shi bears a slightly gleaming skin pallor, white hair, and unusually, even unnaturally, long nails that, if cut, grow to full size over the chiang-shi's next sleep period inside the vampire's coffin. The length of a chiang-shi's nails corresponds to the vampire's age category.[2][3][4]
Society
Chiang-shi vampires are not known for being social creatures, though they uphold firm hierarchy when they come into contact. However, chiang-shi have little regard for what mortal humanoids think, although they may feign existence as mortal sages as cover for more nefarious activities. Save for the younger, lower status vampires, chiang-shi typically relish minimalist residences and living conditions. Ironically, younger chiang-shi may feel compulsion to show off their wealth more as compensation for lack of status among their fellow immortals.
Special Abilities of the Chiang-shi Vampire
Like their Barovian equivalent, members of the Chiang-shi vampire strain drink blood and can also afflict foes with energy drain (though with claw attacks instead of slams). A chiang-shi's gaze does not cause a charm or domination effect but instead holds the victim still as per a hold monster spell. Chiang-shi vampires can shapeshift into tigers instead of wolves, bats, or mist. A chiang-shi vampire summons cats or panthers using the Children of the Night special ability of the vampire.
Chiang-shi vampires also have the abilities to walk (however slowly) across the air, summon insect swarms, and passwall. Any weapon that strikes a chiang-shi may be corroded to nothing. A chiang-shi deprived of all hit points turns not into mist but instead becomes invisible and incorporeal, attempting to return to its coffin.
Vulnerabilities
The chiang-shi vampires shares their Western cousins' vulnerability to sunlight and running water Howevever, chiang-shi vampires are repulsed by the smoke of burning incense created from a mix of w:rosemary and w:myrrh instead of the normal items used to repel vampires. A chiang-shi cannot touch anyone bearing a garland created from rosemary and ivy. Impalement of a chiang-shi's heart with a bamboo stake will kill the creature, but will animate again once the stake is removed unless the proper precautions are taken to destroy the chiang-shi's corpse.
References
- ↑ Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens p. 40
- ↑ Ravenloft Monstrous Compedium III p. 110-111
- ↑ Denizens of Dakrness p. 149-151">Denizens of Darkness p. 149-151
- ↑ Denizens of Dread p. 198-199
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Pages in category "Chiang-shi Vampire"
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