Encyclopedia Vampyre Lore Volume I - Describing species, from Homo Sapiens to Homo Nosferatu Vampiris

This book contains our known knowledge of Supernatural beings, as seen and described by Grand Master Vampyre Lucius Maelius. 
It will also go in depth about the current leading species on Earth, known as the Homo Sapiens.

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10. Lycanthropy III The Enhanced,
    
11. Lycanthropy IV The Bitten One.
    

Addendum:
I. Titles and their meaning
II. Strengths
III. Weaknesses

Humans I The Prey 

Basic information

Species: Humans
Latin name: Homo Sapiens, Linnaeus, 1758 
Timeline: Middle pleistocene - recent

Humans are descended from the Hominina tribe, belonging to the family of Great Apes. They are characterized by their upward posture and bipedial motion, as well as their increased tool use.

The spread of humans and their large increasing population has been due to their advantages of having a larger brain with a well-developed neocortex, prefrontal cortex and temperol lobes, which enable high levels of abstract reasoning, language, problem solving, sociality and culture through social learning. 

Humans inhabit approximately 80% of the world, having had a profound impact on their environment and native species worldwide. Humans use tools to a much higher degree than any other animal and are the first known species to build fires and cook their food, as well as clothe themselves and create and use other technologies and arts.

In relation to the Vampyres

It has been said that the Vampyres evolved and / or mutated from the Humans, though others speak of a curse laid upon us by the devil himself, starting with the One. There has been no solid evidence of this however, so it all comes down to mere speculation. Despite them being a prey without much resistance it has been advised, due to their widespread and large amount, to keep ourselves hidden and let those that died from a bite disappear. This decree comed from the High council itself, in order to avoid what is commonly known as a 'witchhunt'.

Compared to the Vampyres, Humans have a short lifespan of up to a hundred years. They have a fragile physique and are prone to dying from illness or accident. Despite being our prey, they are what stand the closest to us. Which is why some of the Vampyres have fallen in love with a human. Such a relationship will be tolerated, but the binding of blood is strictly forbidden. By no means is it allowed to reprocreate with a human and thus creating a half-breed, also known as a Dhampyr.

Other than hunting our prey, the Vampyres have come to keep humans in a way humans keep pets. To put a more kinder word to it, humans that are near Vampyres are also called Familiars or Trusted. They are aware of the Vampyres existence and thus fall under the same rule as Vampyres, to never reveal what happens in the dark of the common world of the humans. Familiars are usually linked to one Vampyre and their house, providing them willingly with their blood.

Humans as a source of food

Humans have become the Vampyres main source of food, providing us with nutrients through their blood. In particular, their plasma is what feeds us and keeps us alive. Vampyres are genetically infused with an instinctual urge to drink human blood. To us, healthy human blood tastes like an unimaginable sweet nectar beyond descriptions in terms the average human could understand. Naturally, each of the bloodtypes taste differently to the Vampyric palate. 

There are a total of four bloodtypes: A, B, AB and O. The rarest of these, AB-, is the most alluring to us Vampyres. It has been described as having a full body and rich flavor, like a well-preserved bottle of wine. However, this bloodtype will weaken us in time, making the Vampyre who drinks it ill. The council has ordered not to drink AB- and it is now considered a drug. You will find some Vampyres to be addicted to the AB bloodtype, making them perceive as weak and drunk.

The best tasting blood that comes after AB is considered to be B-, who gives a powerful boost and is the most wanted in the Vampyre realm. 

The bloodtypes, in order of best to worse:
B-
A-
O-
AB+
B+
A+

O+ is considered the least desirable and is usually ignored as a foodsource entirely.

Strengths and Weaknesses

The following strengths are considered common among the humans:
- Adaptable to the modern world (most)

If you wish to know more about abilities and powers of the humans, please check the section Abilities and Powers to learn more. As abilities can vary, and not all are applicable on humans, they will be described in more detail there.  

The weaknesses are considered common, but not applicable on all humans:
- Weak physique(most)
- Weak mind (most)
- Human emotions (most)

Do note that some weaknesses can become a strength and some strengths can become a weakness in certain circumstances.

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Lycanthropy I The Common 

Basic information

Species: Lycans
Latin name: Homo Lupus
Timeline: Middle pleistocene - recent

First thought to be derived from the humans, it has recently been discovered that the true origin of the Lycans come from the wolves. A change within their very DNA has caused them to be able to transform from a wolf into a human. As such, all lycans are originally born as a wolf. 

In relation to Vampyres
 
Strengths and Weaknesses

The following strengths are considered common among the humans:
- Fast growing (all)
- Increased speed (most)
- Increased natural instincts (all)

If you wish to know more about abilities and powers of the humans, please check the section Abilities and Powers to learn more. As abilities can vary, and not all are applicable on humans, they will be described in more detail there.  

The weaknesses are considered common, but not applicable on all wolves:
- Weak physique(most)
- Weak mind (most)
- Human emotions (most)

Do note that some weaknesses can become a strength and some strengths can become a weakness in certain circumstances.

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