Subspecies

Vampires
Vampirism is classified as more of a disease than class or race. Some chose and embraced the curse, while others are merely hapless victims that were in the wrong place at the wrong time. There is no known cure for the affliction, nor is origin is traceable back to a single source, but it has been a part of mortal culture since the beginning of time. *Your character can start as a vampire or be bitten in game, but be warned - once your character has been infected, there is no turning back.​
 * Vampires are widely considered to be immortal, but can succumb to grievous wounds and consumption.
 * They are frequently spurned from society and forced to live a life of solitude, but there are those that have held a position of power for years, keeping the people around them in check and fearful of the consequences should they try to turn on them.
 * Some spiral into madness as the years go by, watching those they love pass away time and time again as history marches slowly, endlessly, on.
 * Others embrace their new life and thrive, living off the land and it's occupants.

Features

 * Naturally prominent fangs.
 * Black scleras and occasionally snake-like pupils.

Kelpies
Once considered merely ancient water spirits of Elvaska folklore, it has come to light that they do in fact, walk among us. Kelpies have interwoven themselves seamlessly into society for centuries, made easy with their almost otherworldly beauty and ability to transform at will. However, with numerous sources reporting their kills and fear mongering, Kelpies are now liable to be killed on sight if spotted within society.


 * Kelpies are born, not made.
 * Kelpies are immune to the bite of a Vampire.
 * Much like Vampires, some choose to lead a normal lifestyle in secrecy, while others cave into their more animalistic tendencies.

Features

 * Kelpies in their Mortal form are considered to be perplexingly beautiful. They have an incredibly alluring persona, and are generally natural born leaders.
 * Their true forms, however, are very different. Once a victim is lured into a deep body of water, it is revealed. Their once mesmerizing coat now oozes a thick, black sludge that ensnares their prey and as you continue to look on in horror, you can count each and every one of their ribs, their hip bones and spine prominent, and their teeth... razor sharp and heading straight for your throat.
 * Kelpies frequently devour their victims and leave their entrails on the shore as an omen to others.

Rana's Curse
Kelpies are often referred to as having “Rana’s Curse.” This originates from the first documented encounter with a kelpie at a now dried up lake in the Velatha Region: Lake Rana. Since then, all Kelpies are thought to have Rana blood running through their veins, the blood of cursed lake that no longer exists.