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[[File:Vampire by night.jpg|thumb|alt=Vampire by Night|"Vampire by Night," by Talon Dunning, used with permission]]
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The [[Balok]] word for vampire is ''vrolok''. In [[Luktar]], the word for vampire is ''voishlacka''.<ref>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]] p. 15</ref>
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The <b>vampire</b> is an [[evil]] and terrible [[undead]] spoken of in virtually all cultures, with tales alluding to vampiric depredations reaching across the [[Land of Mists]] and beyond.<ref name="Van Richten's Guide to Vampires">[[Van Richten's Guide to Vampires (Book)]]  Vampires are especially known and feared in [[Barovia]], the [[Demiplane of Dread]]'s first and perhaps most quintessential [[domain]], so much that dread of the vampire is all but vital to [[Barovian]] cultural identity. The [[Balok]] word for vampire is ''vrolok''. In [[Luktar]], the word for vampire is ''voishlacka''.<ref name="Gaz Vol I p. 15">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]] p. 15</ref>
 
Although the origins of [[vampirism]] are shrouded in mystery, [[Count Strahd von Zarovich]], the Land of Mist's first [[darklord]], is thought to be the that land's first vampire. Vampire kind also bears recognition as the first sort of creature hunted by [[Dr. Rudolf van Richten]], the esteemed [[category:Hunter Of Monsters|monster hunter]] and [[writer]] of the various Van Richten's Guides, including [[Van Richten's Guide to Vampires (Item)]].<Ref name="VRGtV p. 6-9">Van Richten's Guide to Vampires (Book) p. 6-9</ref>


== Canon Information ==
== Canon Information ==
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<b>[[Vampire|Vampires]]</b> are undead that feed on the living<ref>[[Monster Manual (3.5)]], p. 250-254</ref><ref>[[Pathfinder Bestiary]], p. 270-271</ref>. Vampires can be encountered in many domains, including [[Barovia]]<ref>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]] p. 15</ref>, [[Cavitius]]<ref>[[Die Vecna Die]] p. 155</ref>, [[Darkon]]<ref>[[Gazetteer II]] p.18</ref>, [[Invidia]]<ref name=GazIVp.44>[[Gazetteer IV]], p. 44</ref>, [[Kislova]]<ref>[[Baroness of Blood]] p. 309</ref>, [[Richemulot]]<ref>[[Gazetteer III]] p.86</ref> [[Valachan]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 81</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 32</ref>. Vampires of any [[vampiric strain]] can be encountered in [[Necropolis]]<ref>[[Gazetteer II]] p.57</ref>. As [[undead]], they may be encountered in [[Mordent]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 69</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 25</ref>, [[Sithicus]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 79</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 31</ref>, and [[Sanguinia]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 84</ref>
Vampires are undead that feed on the living<ref>[[Monster Manual (3.5)]], p. 250-254</ref><ref>[[Pathfinder Bestiary]], p. 270-271</ref>. They predominantly feed on [[blood]], though a few varietes feed on other nutrients from living creatures, such as other bodily fluids.<Ref name="VRGtV p. 56-57">Van Richten's Guide to Vampires (Book) p. 56-57</ref><ref name="R3E p. 177">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 177</ref> Others may ingest body [[organ]]s<ref name="R3E p. 177">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 177</ref>, such as [[heart]]s or [[brain]]s. A rare few vampires may feed on more recondite and less tangibles qualities<ref name="R3E p. 177">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 177</ref>, such as memories<Ref name="VRGtV p. 56-57">Van Richten's Guide to Vampires (Book) p. 56-57</ref><ref name="R3E p. 177">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 177</ref>, mental faculties, or life energy.<Ref name="VRGtV p. 56-57">Van Richten's Guide to Vampires (Book) p. 56-57</ref>
 
With the unique exception of [[elven vampire]]s, vampires are mostly nocturnal creatures, for [[sunglight]] is deleterious, even quickly fatal, to the vast majority of vampires. During the [[day]], most vampires must sleep in their [[coffin]]s. By [[night]], they hunt and scheme.
 
Vampires can be encountered in many domains, including [[Barovia]]<ref>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]] p. 15</ref>, [[Cavitius]]<ref>[[Die Vecna Die]] p. 155</ref>, [[Darkon]]<ref>[[Gazetteer II]] p.18</ref>, [[Invidia]]<ref name=GazIVp.44>[[Gazetteer IV]], p. 44</ref>, [[Kislova]]<ref>[[Baroness of Blood]] p. 309</ref>, [[Richemulot]]<ref>[[Gazetteer III]] p.86</ref> [[Valachan]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 81</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 32</ref>. Vampires of any [[vampiric strain]] can be encountered in [[Necropolis]]<ref>[[Gazetteer II]] p.57</ref>. As [[undead]], they may be encountered in [[Mordent]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 69</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 25</ref>, [[Sithicus]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 79</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 31</ref>, and [[Sanguinia]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 84</ref>


==[[Vampire Age Category]]==
==[[Vampire Age Category]]==

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Vampire by Night
"Vampire by Night," by Talon Dunning, used with permission

The vampire is an evil and terrible undead spoken of in virtually all cultures, with tales alluding to vampiric depredations reaching across the Land of Mists and beyond.Cite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag

Although the origins of vampirism are shrouded in mystery, Count Strahd von Zarovich, the Land of Mist's first darklord, is thought to be the that land's first vampire. Vampire kind also bears recognition as the first sort of creature hunted by Dr. Rudolf van Richten, the esteemed and writer of the various Van Richten's Guides, including Van Richten's Guide to Vampires (Item).[1]

Canon Information

Vampires are undead that feed on the living[2][3]. They predominantly feed on blood, though a few varietes feed on other nutrients from living creatures, such as other bodily fluids.[4][5] Others may ingest body organs[5], such as hearts or brains. A rare few vampires may feed on more recondite and less tangibles qualities[5], such as memories[4][5], mental faculties, or life energy.[4]

With the unique exception of elven vampires, vampires are mostly nocturnal creatures, for sunglight is deleterious, even quickly fatal, to the vast majority of vampires. During the day, most vampires must sleep in their coffins. By night, they hunt and scheme.


Vampires can be encountered in many domains, including Barovia[6], Cavitius[7], Darkon[8], Invidia[9], Kislova[10], Richemulot[11] Valachan[12][13]. Vampires of any vampiric strain can be encountered in Necropolis[14]. As undead, they may be encountered in Mordent[15][16], Sithicus[17][18], and Sanguinia[19]

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References

  1. ↑ Van Richten's Guide to Vampires (Book) p. 6-9
  2. ↑ Monster Manual (3.5), p. 250-254
  3. ↑ Pathfinder Bestiary, p. 270-271
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Van Richten's Guide to Vampires (Book) p. 56-57
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Ravenloft Third Edition p. 177
  6. ↑ Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I p. 15
  7. ↑ Die Vecna Die p. 155
  8. ↑ Gazetteer II p.18
  9. ↑ Gazetteer IV, p. 44
  10. ↑ Baroness of Blood p. 309
  11. ↑ Gazetteer III p.86
  12. ↑ Ravenloft: Realm of Terror, p. 81
  13. ↑ Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens, p. 32
  14. ↑ Gazetteer II p.57
  15. ↑ Ravenloft: Realm of Terror, p. 69
  16. ↑ Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens, p. 25
  17. ↑ Ravenloft: Realm of Terror, p. 79
  18. ↑ Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens, p. 31
  19. ↑ Ravenloft: Realm of Terror, p. 84

Data from the Ravenloft Catalogue

Ravenloft Third Edition
Van Richten's Monster Hunter's Compendium I
Van Richten's Guide to Vampires

Ravenloft Third Edition - p176
Van Richten's Monster Hunter's Compendium I - pp23,55,88
Van Richten's Guide to Vampires - cover,throughout
House of Strahd - p57
Ravenloft I6 - p29

Ravenloft Third Edition - pp176-182
Van Richten's Monster Hunter's Compendium I- Section, The First: Vampires
Van Richten's Guide to Vampires - throughout
Monsterous Compendium I & II - pp53
Monsterous Compendium I - "Vampire"

Ravenloft Third Edition - pp176-182
Van Richten's Monster Hunter's Compendium I - Section, The First: Vampires
Van Richten's Guide to Vampires - throughout

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