The true origin of vampires is unknown, even to this day the only thing that is for certain they have been alongside humans and werewolves since the beginning. Vampires are like a disease in that those who are turned will receive the same abilities as their Sire. They will have similar strength, a little weaker than the original host, as well as speed.
Vampire types are based off their house, as each house has specific abilities, reputation, power, and significance. Typically the true founder of the houses are either dead, been in slumber for centuries, or have gone missing. They typically have left one or two leaders in their stead, or for some houses have fought for leadership.
Houses travel together and rarely are they in multiple locations. There are some houses where they allow individuals freedom to explore, but typically for a price; fame, reputation, money, etc. Most Houses keep a tight leash on their members so as to avoid conflicts and confrontation from other houses, other species, or even The Council.
To become a vampire one must be completely drained of blood and then slowly be given their makers blood. The new vampire is called a fledgling and will take a month to fully heal and become accustomed to their body. After a year the fledgling should have complete control over their thirst.
Vampires can drink any type of blood, however, depending on the blood type depends on how fast they can regenerate. Human blood will regenerate them fastest, but it acts like cocaine and highly addictive. Those found to be drinking human blood is punished and typically will be chained away for a year or longer without blood. Vampires will drink predator blood, second best at regeneration, but not addictive, only downside tastes like dirt. They are able to drink prey blood, but does next to nothing for them, has a sweeter taste. Werewolf blood can heal them but makes them sick afterwards.
Vampires weakness is silver, iron, salt, removal of their heart, decapitation, and direct sunlight. Through their transformation they are extremely sensitive to light and will become blistered and burned. Sometimes loosing their limb entirely if they do not receive blood fast enough. There are rumors of a Vampire house known to be able to walk in the sun.
Feeding ❖ Helliance has a strict no feeding on humans, those caught or suspected are kept imprisoned for 5 years or longer. They mostly feed off synthetic blood they order from The Council, for those who don't like synthetic they feed off animals.
Creating ❖ Helliance currently has a no creation law. Those who are caught breaking the law is punishable by death.
Relationships ❖ Helliance allows whatever relationship without approval.
Motto ❖ ut vivant, et moriar. Latin: "to live and die as one".
Fighting ❖ Fighting within the clan is tolerated, however, if you lose this can result in punishment. If the fight occurs outside of clan members this is frowned upon but you'll only be punished if;
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The Council finds out
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The fight lowers the reputation of Helliance
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You lose the fight)
Businesses ❖ Helliance controls the downtown area of Edenburg, and their main source of income comes from the strip that's in the heart of their territory. If you wish to run a business or work at one, please follow the rules in the thread.
Homes ❖ Helliance homes was designed by a Vampire Architect who created these 'floating' apartments. Only those of similar rank will be housed together if you wish for roommates. If you wish to room alone there are studios and single rooms.
Meetings ❖ Helliance has two meetings every two months. The first meeting is only with the superior ranks and the second involves the entire clan. Failure to make either meeting can result in a penalty.