Vampyres can trace their lineage to an unseelie redcap whose hunger for flesh mutated into a thirst for blood. This drew the attention of a cacodaemonic prince, who gave that redcap a place in his court in the Underworld. This redcap became the patriarch of a new lineage of cambion who shared his thirst for blood and compelling nature.
These cambions are responsible for the vampire legends that have spread among mundanes. However, a lot of mundane mythology regarding vampires is a result of misunderstanding the vampyres kith--as well as Hollywood extrapolation on key stories. While they are not undead themselves, they often use near death experiences (often through blood loss) to trigger chrysalis among fledglings. Garlic allergy, fear of running water, and fetishes for sleeping in dirt and/or coffins have all been personality traits of individual vampyres, but are not universal.
Seemings
Childling vampyres (called waifs) would be described by mundanes as small for their apparent age--frail and sickly. Their large, dark eyes simultaneously express innocence and sadness. Waifs will use their appearance to inspire pity among those they manipulate.Wilders are eternally youthful and beautiful. They typically have lustrous black or red hair, full lips, bright eyes, and porcelain smooth skin. They are commonly slim and graceful. Wilder vampyres will manipulate others with their physical allure.
Grumps (called nosferatu) are lean and pale; hair is pale, stringy and thin--at least for those who still have it. Fingers, nails, ears, and noses are all long and pointed and hooked; and fangs are prominent at all times. Their complexion is blotchy and sickly, with bloodshot eyes and yellowing teeth. Nosferatu will manipulate others with fear.
