Post by IVY KABIBE on Apr 14, 2017 16:11:07 GMT -5
Species!
This species of vampire have retractable fangs, and their bodies are often stronger, more agile and resilient then humans.
Their diet consists of mostly human blood, though some have purposely abstained from feeding on humans, instead substituting human blood for animal blood. Drinking animal blood though brings with it some negative side effects, because it is not human blood they will never be in top form. Though extremely rare some vampires have developed special abilities like clairvoyance, premonition, healing, sensing auras, astral travelling, telekinesis, telepathy, and an assortment of others.
For a human to become a vampire, they have to have first been bitten and then blood must be swapped between the creator and victim allowing some of the blood from the creature to enter the victims' system. This is followed by an excruciating 3 to 5 days of pain before the victim is awakened to their new life.
This Species list is an outline for the type of characters we are looking for and allow on Twilight Moments. In Months to come, We may consider adding other species.
Human
Important Information:
Human
There is nothing extra-ordinary about Humans. They possess no powers and no special gifts. They don't know about supernatural creatures really do exist, all they know about is the stories they grew up with. Humans will only ever find out about the supernatural beings in the town by being told of them. However they may feel that some of there other town members are odd, but nothing more. In most of the lores for each of the species, it is not permitted to openly tell the humans about them. Unless in danger or romantically involved.
Important Information:
- They are completely mortal, and because of that, they can be killed or injured rather easily.
- Humans have more physical and mental limitations, compared to other species.
Supernatural Human
Supernatural Humans encompasses all of those that are born with increased or unusual abilities. Some examples of supernatural powers include: telepathy, telekinesis, or extrasensory perception. Since the supernaturals are still human their powers contain more limitations than those of other species.
Supernaturals are usually only born with one power, and though extremely rare its possible for them to have two powers if both parents are supernatural, the only downside is they both come with limitations and one will always be more dominant then the other power.
Just like Humans, they have no knowledge of the other species that exist, but given their supernatural nature, they stand a better chance of discovering them then their Human counterparts.
Important Information:
- A Child of a human and Supernatural human can either be Supernatural or Human. There is no such thing as a "Half Supernatural".
- Unless their powers say otherwise they are still weak physically.
- They can be shot, stabbed, broken etc
- Their life expectancy is slightly longer than Humans but doesn't exceed 200 years.
Vampires
Vampires are sensitive to sunlight and UV light. They can sunburn easily though the burn will quickly turn into a temporary and shortlived tan. Being in the sunlight too long will cause a vampire to feel ill and bring with it a whole host of other side effects, the most common of these being migraines. Other side effects may include irritability, nausea, general weakness and skin irritations. This species of vampire have retractable fangs, and their bodies are often stronger, more agile and resilient then humans.
Their diet consists of mostly human blood, though some have purposely abstained from feeding on humans, instead substituting human blood for animal blood. Drinking animal blood though brings with it some negative side effects, because it is not human blood they will never be in top form. Though extremely rare some vampires have developed special abilities like clairvoyance, premonition, healing, sensing auras, astral travelling, telekinesis, telepathy, and an assortment of others.
For a human to become a vampire, they have to have first been bitten and then blood must be swapped between the creator and victim allowing some of the blood from the creature to enter the victims' system. This is followed by an excruciating 3 to 5 days of pain before the victim is awakened to their new life.
Important Information:
- Females are Barren and cannot give birth.
- Powers are rare, therefore, not every vampire has them.
- Newborns will have extremely hard time being around blood without attacking.
Half Vampire
Like Humans, all Half-Vampires are born. Their Mother will always be human, and their Father will always be a vampire - there is no variation to this.
Most of the time the mother will die from the trauma of childbirth, add to this the thirst that the newborn feels when coming out of the womb may cause the newborn to feed on the mother, but there have been very rare occasions where the mother does survive. Like Vampires the Half-Vampires carry the same traits as Vampires even to go as far as to have special abilities though they may be weaker in nature.
Half Vampires prefer blood but are able to live off of human food for short periods, they also grow fast and will reach the age of maturity by age 7, after this their ageing drastically slows down until it eventually stops.
Most of the time the mother will die from the trauma of childbirth, add to this the thirst that the newborn feels when coming out of the womb may cause the newborn to feed on the mother, but there have been very rare occasions where the mother does survive. Like Vampires the Half-Vampires carry the same traits as Vampires even to go as far as to have special abilities though they may be weaker in nature.
Half Vampires prefer blood but are able to live off of human food for short periods, they also grow fast and will reach the age of maturity by age 7, after this their ageing drastically slows down until it eventually stops.
Important Information:
- Giving birth to a Half-Vampire will usually kill the Mother unless she is turned.
- Can live on either a Human or a Vampire diet, the thirst for blood is not as strong with Half-Vampires but it is still there, and eventually becomes so strong that they must feed.
- Powers are rare, rarer then they are for Vampires.
- The powers gained by Half-Vampires tend to be weaker.
Shifters
Were-animals
Important Information:
Witch
Hybrids
Shifters are very different then your average Were species, given that their shape-shifting is not caused by the phases of the moon, instead they are able to shift at will, though there are instances where the shifting happens uncontrollably due to their environment or temperament. Another thing that separates them from Were species is the fact that Shifters are born this way, the ability is passed down from generation to generation, and can be passed down by mother or father. It is possible for someone in the family to have the shifting gene but not be able to shift. The story that has been passed down through most families says that this is to assist with the passing on of the gene as the process of childbirth can be dangerous and lead to an uncontrollable shift resulting in the death of the unborn child.
Shifters may only take the shape of ONE animal, typically this is in the form of a wolf though there are other bloodlines that have been known to shift into other types of animals. What type of animal they shift into is determined by their bloodline, if their family has a history of shifting into a wolf then that is the animal they will shift into, there are rare occasions where there are more than one animal type in a family but generally, shifters stick to their own kind. While they can shift at any time when in their animal form they must behave like that animal, so while they may be able to think like a human, they are unable to speak like one. When they do change into the animal counterparts they will be the equal of a normal wolf. (So there size is no bigger than a normal animal) This will help be more discreet when moving around the human world.
Typically the first shifting or change takes place when the person hits puberty. This can be a confusing and uncomfortable time for the new shifter which is why generally they are looked after by other shifters in the bloodline.
Shifters do have mates, but not in the traditional sense. It is described as a linking between the two parties triggered by eye contact accompanied by a sudden urge or feeling that comes with it. To claim their mate a shifter must bite them on the neck the bite will leave a mark that will fade in time, what is left is an invisible marking of sorts that other shifters can sense that tells them that the person has been claimed.
Important Information:
- They tend to run warmer temperature wise than humans, and because of this, they can withstand colder temperatures.
- Once they begin phasing, they will stop ageing. Once they are strong enough to stop phasing, they will begin ageing again.
- Their senses are heightened, but they still have limitations. They might be able to hear something 50 yards away, but they cant hear something towns over.
- The only thing strong enough to kill them is Vampires and possibly a few other species.
Were-animals
No one is born a Were-Animal, but any human can become one by either being bitten by a Were Creature, or by being exposed to their blood through blood to blood contact. They are unable to control when they phase, rather, the Full Moon controls it. The change is painful for the first few years, but with time, it becomes more manageable.
The natural enemy for a Were-Animal while in human form is the Vampire, however, while in animal form they are unable to differ a Human from say a Vampire and generally they are all seen as the enemy. While they are in animal form they are very dangerous more so than your average animal, instead of the fight or flight reflex that animals have they just have fight.
Important Information:
- ARE NOT able to control what they do when they change unless they are older than 100 years.
- They are unable to breed both male and female once they have been bitten or exposed.
- Allergic to Silver.
- Exposure to Vampire Venom will make them sick for a few days.
Witch
Witches are a bit different than the other species in that their power can be taught, albeit their spells will end up being much much weaker, or they inherit their power from either/both parents, resulting in more powerful spells and abilities compared to those without the inherited power. Just like some of the other species the origin of the genetically inherited power is still unknown today or lost as there is no factually written or spoken information in regards to the origin of this power, though there is a number of stories and folklore that go into extravagant detail about its origin. Some of this same folklore and stories claim the origin of the Vampires started with the Witches, but this is unsubstantiated.
The Witches power and abilities are said to be often superior to those of other species, but this remains to be seen as Witches tend to stay on the sidelines only involving themselves when it helps their interest or when healing or curing is involved.
Though each coven or family have their own caste type system there is generally a standard among all of them. There are your new Witches in training, not considered full Witches yet, they are often found side by side with an Eder Witch who is responsible for teaching them their ways and helping them develop their abilities. Then there are your regular Witches, who have already gone through their training and are now free to what they please within the rules set up by the Coven or Family.
Most Witches belong to a Coven or Family, this Coven or Family generally stay in the same house or place and usually have the same goals that unite them in some way. There are lone Witches as well, they have either never been brought into a Coven or Family or have broken away for some reason or another. Witches who practice Black magic usually don't live in a coven unless they are all into black magic. This is magic that is deemed as unnatural and messes with the balance of life.
Witch Covens generally contain a large library of books containing spells and potions, sometimes they may even be in possession of a book on Dark Magic. Use of the book is shunned and most hide it away and protect it from those who would use what’s inside.
A Witch, for the most part, looks human, and that’s the way most like it, however, when a witch is coming of age they will get a mark on their skin. Like a tattoo, it’s permanent but unlike a tattoo, it is magically placed there to identify their magic. Witches are both male and female. They age slowly once they come of age some believing that the magic keeps them looking young.
Important Information:
- Witches have a magic that varies in ability, but it usually must be learned in order for it to be stronger.
- While Witches can perform many simple spells, they have one main magical ability.
- Most stick to one type of magic like element magic, healing magic, dark magic, and other categories.
- When they are young the magic is oftentimes hard to control, and by studying and practising they eventually learn to harness it well.
- After coming of age they begin to age very slowly.
Hybrids
Hybrids are the combination of more than one supernatural being or creature. There are NO Were-Animal hybrids, as they can't breed - but there are Shifter Hybrids. They are capable of having more than one power, but are limited to 2 or 3 - and they must have weaknesses. For example: a Shifter/Vampire Hybrid can shift AND have a Vampire power, but they may have a thirst for blood that gets in the way of things a weakness to sunlight or event be mortal instead of immortal.
Important Information:
- They will have the best genes from both species and are stronger than other Supernaturals, but they are very rare due to the natural hatred the different species have for each other.