Vampire

Biology
Vampires bodies produce no blood. Vampires bodies need blood to function. Only their brains and hearts work at all times, and use other organs sporadically.

The most defining visual characteristic of a Vampire is their pale complexion and sharp fangs and clawed fingers. After consuming blood a Vampire temporarily loses its pale complexion and looks somewhat human.

The only way a Vampire can be killed is by severing the connection from one's brain to their heart. After several days without blood, a Vampire's metabolism slows and they are able to survive up to several days underground.

Vampires do not have the need to sleep. Their skin is extremely sensitive to sunlight, and thus Vampires have historically spent days in cellars, coffins etc. leading to the myth that Vampires are in fact the living dead. Vampires are hurt by garlic which deprives their organs of water and blood and leads to their tissue dying and turning to dust. A common myth is that Vampires can only be harmed by silver blades, and not steel ones.

Demographics
Most Vampires live in Neuland, around 20.000. Around 40.000 live in Guntreland, 5.000 in Tildeland, 1.000 in Hederven, and several hundred in the Archipelago Confederation.

The number of Vampires in Bautia due to harsh repressive laws, and in Sigisland due to Ferdinand's laws.