Vampyr

A Vampyr, or Vampire, is a human infected with a curse that forces them to subsist by feeding on the blood of the living. Reports of Vampiric entities have been recorded in most cultures throughout Narea; Such variants are known by other names, for example in they are also known as the Shtriga in Alvanus, Vrykolakas in Lykos and Strigoi in Gitova.

The persecution of vampyrs was popularized during the early medieval period of Narea, which has devastated the previously thriving Vampyr population. Hunters who dedicate their life to hunt Vampyrs have become a cultural symbol to some nations and they continue to be popular among commoners and workers. However, in some nations, Vampyrs are tolerated by the higher strata of society; in the Kingdom of Valion, Vampyrs are accepted to hold titles and have subjects as long as they are kept under control of the Church of All Saints and the Oathkeepers. In the pagan nation of Gitova, they continue to be ruled by a Vampyr king, however, Vampyrs are not accepted in Gitova since they could challenge the Kings rule.

Attributes
Vampiyrs are known for their good looks, they tend to be charismatic and suave. They bear protruding fangs and are vulnerable to sunlight and thus have a deep fear of daylight. If exposed to the sun, Vampyrs can walk under it for at least twenty minutes before succumbing to it and internally combusting. To avoid being burnt during the day but still carry a life among mortals, Vampyrs often employ the usage of heavy or expensive dark clothing.

It is known that the Vampyr can heal themselves by drinking blood, which is also the source of their immortality and the reason why they have an incessant need for blood. When a vampyr does not feed on blood for a few days, they start to become weaker and their regenerative powers diminish, after a few weeks without blood, they become smaller and their features begin to devolve. But very few have witnessed to what extent can vampire live without blood, as most kill themselves after the lack of blood drives them insane.