What is a female dhampir?
In Balkans folklore, dhampirs (sometimes spelled dhampyres, dhamphirs, or dhampyrs) are creatures that are the result of a union between a vampire and a mortal human. This union was usually between male vampires and female mortal humans, with stories of female vampires mating with male mortal humans being rare.
Are dhampirs powerful?
Superhuman Strength – Dhampirs are supernaturally much stronger than humans. In addition to inheriting their vampiric parent’s strength, they can also be as strong as, if not, stronger than a pure vampire.
Are dhampirs half vampires?
Dhampirs are mortal beings who are half-human and half-vampire. They are known to have all of the strengths of vampires with little to none of the weaknesses. Dhampirs have been known to hunt the undead, especially vampires.
Why is it called a dhampir?
Etymology. Its’ name is thought to derive from the Albanian language where pire means “to drink” and dham means “teeth” thus Dhampir – to drink with one’s teeth.
Can Dhampirs reproduce?
Reproduction and Physiology Dhampir and a Moroi can reproduce, with the offspring always being Dhampir. In addition, they can bear children with humans, but whether or not the child will also be Dhampir is unknown.
Do Dhampirs have blood?
In folklore, they were only the offspring of a male vampire and a human woman. However, the nature of their parentage isn’t limited to this combination. While dhampirs possess the same amount of vampire blood as that of converts and Purebloods, their blood is not strong enough to convert others.
Can you become a dhampir?
Simply put, you can either become a dhampir in the midst of your campaign, or make your character a dhampir at character creation. Mechanically, these two methods don’t work all too differently, but it will affect how you roleplay your character.
What kills a dhampir?
Mortality – Dhampirs are half-human, so they can die from wounds that would kill a human. They also are confined to a finite lifespan though this can last past that of a human’s. Disease – While dhampirs are vulnerable to the same illnesses/diseases that humans are, they rarely develop them.
What languages do Dhampir speak?
Base Speed: Dhampirs have a base speed of 30 feet. Languages: Dhampirs begin play speaking Common. Those with high Intelligence scores can choose any language it wants (except secret languages, such as Druidic).
How long can a Dhampir live?
A Dhampir born from a vampire and a chaos elf, duergar, dark human, dark beast-kin, Gods, Evil gods, and between two dhampirs is currently unknown….Lifespan.
| Non-vampire parent | Lifespan |
|---|---|
| Human | 300 – 500 years |
| Elf | 1500 – 2500 years |
| Dwarf | 600 – 1000 years |
| Dark elf | 3000 – 5000 years |
Do dhampirs need to breathe?
Mechanically, the Dhampir has some cool stuff going for it. You don’t need to breath or use light or walk on floors (or even walls, once you reach level 3). But the Dhampir’s signature trait is their bite, which carries a lot of complexity on its own (see below, under Vampiric Bite).
Are dhampirs undead?
Dhampir only react to the healing/damaging of Positive/Negative Energy differently than other races, but they are living creatures. They are not Undead.
Can dhampirs Shapeshift?
Super Agility: Dhampirs possess the superhuman stamina, flexibility, reflexes, agility, and dexterity of a vampire, however, they are much more agile than humans, hunters, slayers, most shapeshifters, and most vampires.
Can a dhampir be any race?
Dhampirs aren’t a “race”, rather they’re a lineage which works a bit differently.
Are dhampirs sterile?
Deadblood (Nosferatu-born Dhampir) Nosferatu are infertile, making it impossible for one to breed with a living mortal.
How long do dhampirs live for?
Can dhampirs control people?
Mind Compulsion: Due to their Vampire heritage, Dhampirs can control another person’s mind by making eye contact. Thus, they have the ability to control minds, plague people’s dreams, and peruse, alter, and erase human memories.
Do dhampirs have to drink blood?
In contrast to vampires, dhampirs do not need to drink blood in order to survive and can thus live off of human food. If a dhampir chooses to survive of off food, they must consume large amounts in order to match the strength of a dhampir who lives off of blood.
Where does the word dhampir come from?
The word Dhampir possibly derives from the words dham, Albanian Gheg variant of dhëmb (“tooth”) + pir, participle of pi (“to drink”), literally meaning ‘that who drinks through his/her teeth’.
What is the difference between a dhampir and a vampire?
Dhampirs are usually depicted as more human-looking than vampires, but still not quite human, putting them in an odd middle-ground between the two. As such, some traditions note certain attributes which reveal the child of a vampire and distinguish them from humans.
What happens when a dhampir becomes too thirsty?
Every dhampir knows a thirst slaked only by the living. Those who overindulge their thirst risk losing control and forever viewing others as prey. Those who resist might find exceptional ways of controlling their urges or suppress them through constant, molar-grinding restraint.