Vampires are a sinister form of undead that survive and multiply by feeding off of the blood of the living. Unlike most other forms of undead vampires look like living creatures although they sometimes appear more pale or feral than they did in life. Upon closer inspection vampires can easily be spotted because they cast no shadows or reflections.
Vampires are tied to the coffins and surrounding earth they were buried in and must return to these resting places during the day. They can summon bats, rats, and wolves to do their bidding and some vampires also command various forms of lesser undead including other vampires they have spawned. Vampires have a number of vulnerabilities including sunlight and running water which can destroy them. However, much to the detriment of potential vampire hunters, these vulnerabilities can vary widely with different vampires.
Most vampires are created from mortals slain by other vampires but a few are created through curses or necromancy. Sources are not clear about how vampires first came into existence. Some speculate that the first vampire was released on Krynn by Chemosh as a blight on mortals similar to ghouls. Others say the first vampire was a black robe wizard who made a horrible mistake while trying to transform himself into a lich.
List of Vampires[]
- Erithas Greensheaf
- Garail Kes-Filon
- Honnerstig
- Kryl Shadestalker
- Shai-Horef
- Vikoka Baital
References[]
- Monster Manual 3.5 p. 250-253
- The Bestiary p. 145-146