Homebrew Dhampir Species Details

Half living children of mortals and vampires, dhampirs are born into the world filled with tragedy and rejection. Born out of mischief and with an air of horror; the existance of dahmpir and circumstances that exist to copulate such an offspring is unlikely. Since few mortals survive copulation with a fiend such as the vampire; yet expirience to birth such a creature. it is often theorized that most dhampir are born from male mortals and female vampires.

It is more common that dhampir are abandoned immediately after birth, with the parents hoping that they would die from the elements. However, for few that survive; these children find solace with the forebears of being part of the undead. Even as living creatures, the reality of living with the same blood that urges them to terrorize the night frightens them; struggling to find balance within themselves.

Charming Characteristics, Breaching of the world of undeath

As a dhampir walks through life; tiptoeing the line between mortality and undeath, these creatures must understand that they are unlike any other. With this, many consider them to be extremely beautiful. With remarks made by individuals to be "the exquisitely perfect beings of each race"; many would say that dhampir look more similar to their mortal parents than their vampiric heritage.

With features described to be as beautiful as static marbled statues; this supernatural beauty is both a boon and a curse for all dhampir who wishes to live a life with mortals.

Hearts of Darkness

Even though dhampirs do not need to drink blood nor need to fear the sunlight; they can still thrive in the tendencies of a vampire. After dhampirs harvest blood, they look less pale and more alive. With this; they may experience a burst of energy.

Some dhampirs grow addicted to this; growing more and more insane as time goes on. With hearts of darkness; their personalities can be described as despicable. Many place maltrust onto them; thus reinforcing the stereotypes of being undead

Biology and Societal Pressence

With a faintness of undeath, many consider the Dahmpir to be on par in terms of lifespan with elves. This is considered to be a boon for them; as many races wish to live as long as them. With an aging speed as slow as time, and with looks similar to of the marbled statues describing perfection; there seems to be many benefits of being a dhampir. However, there are drawbacks and pitfalls of being related to the creatures of the night. Many consider dhampirs to be dangerous, and tell early signs of it; such as slight sensitivity to daylight or an increase of supernatural powers. With this, those associated with the dhampir race would be ousted by society and would be treated the same, maybe worse.

With this, it only proves to be a reactionary point to succumb to the innate evils of a dhampir's undead heritage and devolve to the monstrous fiends depicted by the hoons of society. It is rare to see a dhampir meld themselves into civilization, but proves to be possible. Such a rare case would be a dhampir hunting vampires down as a way to fight against the ones that created such an abomination. With this, it is made clear that many dhampir keep but a few, if any, as close companions.

As of now, those who are associated as dhampir may remark similar features with all of them. They may be reserved or sullen. Some may fear persecution or blood-lust . However, as with their mortal races, dhampir carry one simple concept that most vampires do not have; individuality.

Dhampir Names

Due to the fact that dhampirs do not have their own culture to thrive on, they usually borrow names from their mortal parent's language and cultiure.

In a rare instance, sometimes a dhampir may create a nickname that they wish to call themselves by. This, considered by most people, is seen as 'edgy' or cruel; depending on the person.

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• Dhampir Nicknames Include: "Darkspawn", "Gravewalker", "Dark-sun", "Zero", "Deuz"

Mortals and their heritage

As with most half like races, one may ask, "How does this tie my character's culture and backstory?" Work with your DM on how you can impelment your mortal parent's racial features into your character. However here, this merely just lists off the important skill points that one needs to remember when creating a dhampir.

Dhampir Traits

The Dhampir race shares many racial abilities tied to their vampiric ancestors.

Ability Score Increase

Your Intelligence and Charisma scores increase by 1. Another score of your choice also increases by 1.

Age

Many Dhampirs mature at the same age as their mortal parent. However, they retain the lifespan of a Vampire. Your average lifespan is around 400-700 years in total, depending on your mortal parent

Size

Depending on your mortal parent race, your size is relegated to their features. However most average around a normal humanoid size, albeit a bit taller. Your size is medium*

*Dependent on parent race

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Superior Darkvision

Thanks to your Vampiric heritage, you gain the ability to see in the dark. You can see in dim light as bright light and darkness as dim light for 120 ft. You however cannot discern in darkness, only in shades of grey.

Profane Eloquence

 You have proficiency in either the Persuasion or Deception skill.

Fangs

Due to your relationship to your Vampiric heritage, you have the ability to unveil your fangs. You can use this as an unarmed strike, dealing 1d4+STR piercing damage. You can attempt to drink the blood of your victims that you have grappled, restrained, or incapacitated. Doing so gives you temporary hitpoints equal to your charisma modifier.

Vampiric Heritage

You do not inherit the sunlight sensitivity issues of a vampire, due to your mortal blood. However, you do have booms and drawbacks. You have vulnerability to Radiant damage but have resistance to Necrotic damage.

Languages

Depending on your heritage, you speak common plus an additional language of your choice