Lines of Blood Drinkers
Algul – An Arabic blood-drinker, created by their God of war, Verethragna. Their known abilities include the powers of creating visual hallucinations in both mortals and other immortals. However, their vulnerability lies in strong smells. Their numbers are small due to a genocidal war between themselves and the remnants of Ekimmu.
Deargh Du – An ancient line of blood-drinkers from Eire (Ireland) that trace their ancestry to the Goddess, Morrigan. Their true talents lie in their magical skills and the fae-like beauty known as glamoury. They can fly, create glowing light, heal mortals as well as other immortals, and draw down darkness and shadow. Their major weakness is the metal, gold. After the creation of the Ekimmu-Cruitne, the Deargh Du withdrew back to their native land and ceased interacting with other blood-drinking races.
Ekimmu – A group of blood drinkers originating in Assyria from Zaltu, the deity of strife. They grew in strength and power eventually dominating the Middle East. However, other races such as their enemies, the Algul, and the Lamia began to hunt them down, decimating their population.
Ekimmu-Cruitne – The Ekimmu, fleeing a genocidal war, removed themselves to the northern regions of Alba (Scotland). After meeting some of the Deargh Du, who traveled with the Scoti tribe, an Ekimmu and a Deargh Du conspired to tip the balance and create a new being. Morrigan, in her rage sought to confine them to their lands. They are struck by illness whenever they try to cross the ocean. Their greatest talent is their olfactory sense, making them excellent trackers. They can also heal others, fly, read minds, and enjoy manipulating games of chance. In addition, they can create the sensation of pleasure as well as harm in themselves and their victims.
Lamia – According to legend Lamia was a Queen of Libya who seduced Zeus. In retribution, Hera killed all of her children. Heartbroken, Lamia began feeding on people of Greece and before long she had many new immortal children. The Lamia infiltrated Roman society and soon Rome became their seat of power. The Lamia’s skills lie in mind-bending, or manipulation. They even have an ability to enter dreams and manipulate the dreamer.
Ouphe – The ancient Saxon line of blood-drinkers that moved into Briton during the Saxon conquest. Their strength is in their monstrous lycanthropic nature; many races can die from the wounds given by an Ouphe. Yet, the Ouphe are severely affected by silver. Their origin is a mystery.
Strigoi – The line of blood-drinkers that began from a cursed Greek beauty named Iris. Aphrodite’s curse did not grant Iris and her victim’s immortality until later. Yet, they only survive fifty years after their transformation. The Strigoi are telepathic, and unleash uncontrollable madness upon mortals and immortals alike. Affected mortals tear at their eyes, and puncture their eardrums to escape the onslaught of sights and sounds. Despite their talents, Strigoi are physically weak, stunted, and are the ugliest of the blood-drinkers.
Sugnwr Gwaed – A British group of blood-drinkers, created by Cernunnos, the horned God of animals, wilderness, and the wild hunt. Their strengths include enhanced communication with animals and their talent of vocal persuasion. They can convince their victims of almost anything. They also fly, like the other Celtic lines, and have aptitude in healing others.
