Post by Siete on Jan 6, 2009 2:00:38 GMT -8
Obviously, you aren't limited to just vampires on this site, though there is a large emphasis on them. In order to encourage creativity, I have come up with descriptions of the three species other than humans found here: Vampires, Witches, and Shapeshifters.
Vampire
Description
Vampires are beautiful, proud, immortal ex-humans. They were made when another vampire drains them of blood, then gives them immortal blood in return. The effect of having blood drawn makes the human crave vampire blood, so those who are intended to be vampires rarely die. They are considered evil, because they set aside their morals to kill. Their power lies in their blood, so their heart is the center of their power. There are many classes of vampires, based on bloodline. Silver is the ruling class of vampires. The first was Silver, and it includes Ather, Aubrey, Jager, and Risika.
When vampires are first made, they have an overwhelming hunger for blood. It's almost impossible for them to feed without killing, and once they kill, it's addicting. They also forget their human life the first few hours after their changed, but it comes back after a few hours. Being changed into a vampire ranges from painful to barely noticeable, though the strongest have all had a struggle while dying and being changed. The youngest age a person can really be changed at is about 18, and even that can sometimes be pushing it. Very few teenage Vampires survive the process of dying and changing, so they will be extremely rare on the site.
As for appearances, Vampires have black eyes from the moment they are changed. From pupil to iris is black, though some Vampires may will their eyes to be a range of colors (most don't bother with this petty act, though some do). Eye color does not change because they are thirsty or anything like that, just because they will them to do so (i.e., changing their eyes to the same color as they were in life). These Vampires aren't as hard as rocks (ridiculous), but their skin is colder than a humans would be. All Vampires are sensual and alluring, but also very deadly.
There are some who live off animal blood and the blood of donors (SingleEarth encourages this), but many choose to feed off humans. A human does not have to die for a Vampire to feed.
Strengths
Vampires are very strong creatures. They are faster, stronger, and more beautiful than mortal humans. Even the weakest vampires can read the minds of those around them, and stronger ones can manipulate the auras of others. They can bring themselves anywhere as fast as a thought, and really strong ones can shape change. They heal from all injuries quickly, and are not harmed by mortal weapons. They don’t have skin of stone or anything, they just heal.
Weaknesses
Vampires are proud, to the point of hubris sometimes. Though most know their place in vampire society, some say or do things beyond their rank, and then they are ruthlessly dealt with. Vampires hold emotions at arms length, so they make more enemies than friends. Though they are often referred to as immortal, they can be killed. Since their power lies in their blood, any infection to the blood will kill them. If the center of their power (the heart) is pierced, they die. When attacked by weapons infused with magic, such as those used by vampire hunters, they can be hurt and scarred.
Enemies
A vampire’s natural enemy is a witch. Most witches are vampire hunters, but humans can be vampire hunters too, though, so that’s a really broad area. Though some witches do heal, a vampire will kill a witch if he finds one, no matter what.
Allies
Vampires don’t have allies, unless they make them with each other.
Other
Another class of the vampires is the Kendra line, descended directly from Siete. Kendra has a fiery temper and a love of arts, which has been passed to all of her descendants.
Witches
Description
Witches are beings who aren't human, though they appear so. . There are many different lines of witches, divided into two categories: the mortal Macht, and the immortal Triste.. The Triste are immortal, but they appear completely human. They look human, their aura is similar to a human’s, and their blood tastes human. However, their blood is deadly toxic to a vampire, one of the only things that can actually poison them. Another line of witches is the Arun line, which has traces of vampire in them because one of their ancestors helped a vampire and transferred power between the two. The Marinitch line is mostly male witches. The Light line has been completely exterminated. The Vida line is a line of all vampire hunters, and though they aren’t immortal, they are very strong and can employ the use of their aura and can manipulate others’ auras. They are emotionally cold and distant: their sole purpose is to kill vampires. They are one of the few witch lines that don't use animal familiars. They are lead by Dominique Vida, an imposing woman. Last is the Smoke line, which are all healers. They can manipulate auras to help, and are peace-loving people. Most importantly, witches are not human, and should not be treated as such. Many live longer lives than most humans.
Strengths
Most witches are stronger and faster than humans, though most are as strong as the weakest vampire. They know of the world of vampires, and thus are not just weak prey, as humans are. Vampire hunters are very skilled in martial arts, and are extremely powerful. Healers, too, are powerful, though they are more peaceful.
Weaknesses
Witches live a double life if they are part of the human world, for they keep themselves a secret. Either that, or they are completely distant from the human world. They make many enemies and few friends, and those friends are usually other witches. Also, a vampire will kill any witch they run across, no matter what their intentions are.
Enemies
Vampires.
Allies
Humans.
Other
Triste are the most powerful witches. Most witches live to protect humans, and that is all they do.
Shapeshifters
*Note: the shapeshifters here are different than the ones in the Kiesha-ra series, just as the two worlds she wrote are very different. No vampires with Dani and Zane, so no hawks and cobras here
Description
Shapeshifters are born; they are not made. They are basically humans who can change into an animal that best fits their personality. They do not choose the animal, it chooses them. They live longer lives than humans, and stay young longer. Their ability to change appears in their teens, usually appearing with puberty. They can live lives among humans, but most run away. Their aura is slightly skewed, so vampires and witches can pick them up and show them the world of darkness. They are not necessarily evil, but they usually shun human morals. When they drink any sort of blood, they experience a short burst of power. They chose when they change into an animal once they gain control of their power. Before that, they change when experiencing high levels of emotion, like anger or happiness.
Strengths
Whatever animal they shift into can be pure physical strength, like a tiger. They live longer lives and heal faster than humans, though not as fast as vampires or witches. Their animal shape gives them a sense of security, a sense of knowing who they are. They are more friendly than vampires and witches, and thus make friends better.
Weaknesses
No matter what, shapeshifters are outcasts of both worlds. They are look down upon by vampires and tolerated by witches, being just above humans. They don’t fit into human society because of what they are. Often they suffer from personality disorders, like OCD and schizophrenia, though why this is is uncertain. They usually fall into two categories: those who refuse to listen to anyone and will bulldoze their way through anything, and those who long for acceptance and will basically become a slave. Neither are great personality traits.
Enemies
No real natural enemies.
Allies
The Smoke witches are kind to them, but that’s about it.
Other
Shapeshifters often have personality problems, as mentioned before. If they don’t, they are kind people. They have morals and such. Quite a few are born with a reddish tint to their eyes, though not all are. Like the personality disorders, it's genetic. However, no matter what color the person's eyes are, their animal has the same color eyes.
Vampire
Description
Vampires are beautiful, proud, immortal ex-humans. They were made when another vampire drains them of blood, then gives them immortal blood in return. The effect of having blood drawn makes the human crave vampire blood, so those who are intended to be vampires rarely die. They are considered evil, because they set aside their morals to kill. Their power lies in their blood, so their heart is the center of their power. There are many classes of vampires, based on bloodline. Silver is the ruling class of vampires. The first was Silver, and it includes Ather, Aubrey, Jager, and Risika.
When vampires are first made, they have an overwhelming hunger for blood. It's almost impossible for them to feed without killing, and once they kill, it's addicting. They also forget their human life the first few hours after their changed, but it comes back after a few hours. Being changed into a vampire ranges from painful to barely noticeable, though the strongest have all had a struggle while dying and being changed. The youngest age a person can really be changed at is about 18, and even that can sometimes be pushing it. Very few teenage Vampires survive the process of dying and changing, so they will be extremely rare on the site.
As for appearances, Vampires have black eyes from the moment they are changed. From pupil to iris is black, though some Vampires may will their eyes to be a range of colors (most don't bother with this petty act, though some do). Eye color does not change because they are thirsty or anything like that, just because they will them to do so (i.e., changing their eyes to the same color as they were in life). These Vampires aren't as hard as rocks (ridiculous), but their skin is colder than a humans would be. All Vampires are sensual and alluring, but also very deadly.
There are some who live off animal blood and the blood of donors (SingleEarth encourages this), but many choose to feed off humans. A human does not have to die for a Vampire to feed.
Strengths
Vampires are very strong creatures. They are faster, stronger, and more beautiful than mortal humans. Even the weakest vampires can read the minds of those around them, and stronger ones can manipulate the auras of others. They can bring themselves anywhere as fast as a thought, and really strong ones can shape change. They heal from all injuries quickly, and are not harmed by mortal weapons. They don’t have skin of stone or anything, they just heal.
Weaknesses
Vampires are proud, to the point of hubris sometimes. Though most know their place in vampire society, some say or do things beyond their rank, and then they are ruthlessly dealt with. Vampires hold emotions at arms length, so they make more enemies than friends. Though they are often referred to as immortal, they can be killed. Since their power lies in their blood, any infection to the blood will kill them. If the center of their power (the heart) is pierced, they die. When attacked by weapons infused with magic, such as those used by vampire hunters, they can be hurt and scarred.
Enemies
A vampire’s natural enemy is a witch. Most witches are vampire hunters, but humans can be vampire hunters too, though, so that’s a really broad area. Though some witches do heal, a vampire will kill a witch if he finds one, no matter what.
Allies
Vampires don’t have allies, unless they make them with each other.
Other
Another class of the vampires is the Kendra line, descended directly from Siete. Kendra has a fiery temper and a love of arts, which has been passed to all of her descendants.
Witches
Description
Witches are beings who aren't human, though they appear so. . There are many different lines of witches, divided into two categories: the mortal Macht, and the immortal Triste.. The Triste are immortal, but they appear completely human. They look human, their aura is similar to a human’s, and their blood tastes human. However, their blood is deadly toxic to a vampire, one of the only things that can actually poison them. Another line of witches is the Arun line, which has traces of vampire in them because one of their ancestors helped a vampire and transferred power between the two. The Marinitch line is mostly male witches. The Light line has been completely exterminated. The Vida line is a line of all vampire hunters, and though they aren’t immortal, they are very strong and can employ the use of their aura and can manipulate others’ auras. They are emotionally cold and distant: their sole purpose is to kill vampires. They are one of the few witch lines that don't use animal familiars. They are lead by Dominique Vida, an imposing woman. Last is the Smoke line, which are all healers. They can manipulate auras to help, and are peace-loving people. Most importantly, witches are not human, and should not be treated as such. Many live longer lives than most humans.
Strengths
Most witches are stronger and faster than humans, though most are as strong as the weakest vampire. They know of the world of vampires, and thus are not just weak prey, as humans are. Vampire hunters are very skilled in martial arts, and are extremely powerful. Healers, too, are powerful, though they are more peaceful.
Weaknesses
Witches live a double life if they are part of the human world, for they keep themselves a secret. Either that, or they are completely distant from the human world. They make many enemies and few friends, and those friends are usually other witches. Also, a vampire will kill any witch they run across, no matter what their intentions are.
Enemies
Vampires.
Allies
Humans.
Other
Triste are the most powerful witches. Most witches live to protect humans, and that is all they do.
Shapeshifters
*Note: the shapeshifters here are different than the ones in the Kiesha-ra series, just as the two worlds she wrote are very different. No vampires with Dani and Zane, so no hawks and cobras here
Description
Shapeshifters are born; they are not made. They are basically humans who can change into an animal that best fits their personality. They do not choose the animal, it chooses them. They live longer lives than humans, and stay young longer. Their ability to change appears in their teens, usually appearing with puberty. They can live lives among humans, but most run away. Their aura is slightly skewed, so vampires and witches can pick them up and show them the world of darkness. They are not necessarily evil, but they usually shun human morals. When they drink any sort of blood, they experience a short burst of power. They chose when they change into an animal once they gain control of their power. Before that, they change when experiencing high levels of emotion, like anger or happiness.
Strengths
Whatever animal they shift into can be pure physical strength, like a tiger. They live longer lives and heal faster than humans, though not as fast as vampires or witches. Their animal shape gives them a sense of security, a sense of knowing who they are. They are more friendly than vampires and witches, and thus make friends better.
Weaknesses
No matter what, shapeshifters are outcasts of both worlds. They are look down upon by vampires and tolerated by witches, being just above humans. They don’t fit into human society because of what they are. Often they suffer from personality disorders, like OCD and schizophrenia, though why this is is uncertain. They usually fall into two categories: those who refuse to listen to anyone and will bulldoze their way through anything, and those who long for acceptance and will basically become a slave. Neither are great personality traits.
Enemies
No real natural enemies.
Allies
The Smoke witches are kind to them, but that’s about it.
Other
Shapeshifters often have personality problems, as mentioned before. If they don’t, they are kind people. They have morals and such. Quite a few are born with a reddish tint to their eyes, though not all are. Like the personality disorders, it's genetic. However, no matter what color the person's eyes are, their animal has the same color eyes.
