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True Higher Vampires also called Upirs are the rarest species of Vampire and the most powerful, unlike its lesser cousins there are no different sub-races of True Higher Vampires (also known under the abbreviation THV) but one species with different locational backgrounds, clan bloodline densities and in the case of the World refugees humanoid skin color palates.

Physiology and differences between the tribes[]

Gharashami True Higher Vampire[]

Tdeti True Higher Vampire[]

Ammuruni True Higher Vampire[]

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A Gharashami True Higher Vampire in their human disguise

Human form (Continental)[]

Due to their highly mutable form, Higher Vampires are capable of almost perfectly appearing human except for their teeth which of course sharp fangs and their lack of a shadow which are telltale signs of a Higher Vampire.

The Gharashami True Higher vampires in their human form due to the region they inhabit and the lightness of the skin color of the humans tend to be paler in shades with few exceptions being darker.

Up until the return of the displacees from the Conjunction of the Spheres, THVs on the Vampire homeworld had no need or reason to have a human form, this changed following the return of the displacees as a means of fashion and to ease other non-native races who would come with them.

Human form (Contiental)[]

Due to their highly mutable form, Higher Vampires are capable of almost perfectly appearing human except for their teeth which of course sharp fangs and their lack of a shadow which are telltale signs of a Higher Vampire.

The Tdeti True Higher vampires in their human form due to the region they inhabit and the range of the skin colors of the humans tends to vary as do theirs.

Up until the return of the displacees from the Conjunction of the Spheres, THVs on the Vampire homeworld had no need or reason to have a human form, this changed following the return of the displacees as a means of fashion and to ease other non-native races who would come with them.

Human form (Contiental)[]

Due to their highly mutable form, Higher Vampires are capable of almost perfectly appearing human except for their teeth which of course sharp fangs and their lack of a shadow which are telltale signs of a Higher Vampire.

The Ammuruni True Higher vampires in their human form due to the region they inhabit and the range of the skin colors of the humans tends to vary as do theirs.

Up until the return of the displacees from the Conjunction of the Spheres, THVs on the Vampire homeworld had no need or reason to have a human form, this changed following the return of the displacees as a means of fashion and to ease other non-native races who would come with them.

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Emiel Regis Rohellec Terzieff-Godefroy a Gharashami True Higher Vampire in his half-breed form

Half-Breed form (Continental)[]

This form differs slightly between individuals but is still usually human-like in scope but with more defined monstrous features such as: a more pronounced forehead ridge, longer ears, a mouth full of sharp predatory fangs, and claws that are over a foot long which when clashed against steel.

Half-Breed form (Continental)[]

This form differs slightly between individuals but is still usually human-like in scope but with more defined monstrous features such as: a more pronounced forehead ridge, longer ears, a mouth full of sharp predatory fangs, and claws that are over a foot long which when clashed against steel.

Half-Breed form (Continental)[]

This form differs slightly between individuals but is still usually human-like in scope but with more defined monstrous features such as: a more pronounced forehead ridge, longer ears, a mouth full of sharp predatory fangs, and claws that are over a foot long which when clashed against steel.

Smoke or Mist form[]

A Higher Vampire's incorporeal form is used to traverse through hard-to-reach areas.

Smoke or Mist form[]

A Higher Vampire's incorporeal form is used to traverse through hard-to-reach areas.

Smoke or Mist form[]

A Higher Vampire's incorporeal form is used to traverse through hard-to-reach areas.

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A Gharashami True Higher Vampire's bat form

Bat form (Continental)[]

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Bat form (Continental)[]

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Bat form (Continental)[]

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True form (Continental)[]

This form differs slightly between individuals but in some ways resembles a giant bat.

True form (Continental)[]

This form differs slightly between individuals but in some ways resembles a giant bat.

True form (Continental)[]

This form differs slightly between individuals but in some ways resembles a giant bat.

Abilities[]

Racial Abilities[]

  • High Vampire Physiology: A True Higher Vampire has the abilities and traits of a high tier vampire.
    • Blood Consumption: A True Higher Vampire has the power to consume blood and potentially gain power from blood usually by ingestion.
    • Hibernation: A True Higher Vampire can enter hibernation, a state of inactivity and metabolic depression/suppression characterized by low body temperature, slow breathing and heart rate, and low metabolic rate. A True Higher Vampire can slow their metabolism to the point of effective death. High level users such as a True Higher Vampire can set the duration and/or what will end hibernation via mental commands.
    • High Resistance: A True Higher Vampire is resistant to certain detrimental conditions and factors on immense levels, such as their collective species' traditional weaknesses: a True Higher Vampire, is a vampire that is extremely resistant to sunlight, to the point of total immunity, similarly with silver it only causes slight discomfort despite it being able to hurt them..
      • Elemental Resistance:
        • Thermal Resistance: A True Higher Vampire is able to survive a great range of hot/warm and cold/low temperatures without discomfort.
          • Cold Resistance: A True Higher Vampire is highly resistant to cold temperatures; they can work and operate under these circumstances. This is not an immunity though so a time period spent out in a cold enough environment will lead to a THVs cells freezing.
          • Heat Resistance: A True Higher Vampire is highly resistant to extreme heat, able to perform tasks without worry and withstand burning temperatures. This is not an immunity though so a time period spent out in a hot enough environment will lead to a THVs cells catching fire and liquefying.
    • Longevity: A True Higher Vampire possesses an extended lifespan, allowing them to live much, much longer than a normal human; as a result of their species.
    • Natural Weaponry: As a vampire and a highly advanced predatory species vampires including the True Higher Vampire have the power to utilize weapons that are a natural part of one's own body.
      • Claw Retraction: True Higher Vampire possesses claws that are a foot long, which are easily capable of piercing flesh and deflecting iron and steel.
      • Fang Retraction: True Higher Vampire possesses long and sharp retractable fangs for biting and feeding.
        • Powerful Bite: A True Higher Vampire has an incredibly powerful bite easily able to pierce flesh and access blood.
    • Otherworldly Language: True Higher Vampires naturally speak the Vampire language which sounds to humans as a silent, shrill, and sickening inhuman language.
    • Supernatural Condition: A True Higher Vampire possesses capabilities, attributes and aspects drastically beyond what is naturally possible for a human.
      • Supernatural Lifeforce: As a True Higher Vampire is considered to be one the highest tiered Higher Vampire, they have amazing lifeforce capacity, they possess massive reserves of life energy, which also acts as a reliable power source that aids in their longevity, power, stamina, vitality, and healing capabilities, allowing them to withstand and survive even the most strenuous and life-threatening circumstances bordering on near-invincibility outside of a few select circumstances that are usually beyond mortal beings capabilities.
      • Supernatural Strength: A True Higher Vampire possesses a level of strength drastically beyond what is thought naturally possible both in their human form, hybrid form and true form.

Bloodline Abilities[]

Depending on which Higher Elder their bloodline has descended from a THV may have additional abilities, some abilities such as the Ushosh's clans Polymorphic Mutable Form is commonplace in all THV bloodlines as the clan were prolific breeders who had no issue intermingling bloodlines, or rarer to find like the Raincard or the Stuncai clan gifts of Command Vampires or Blood Memory respectively. For more info on these abilities refer to Vampire's world.

Magical[]

  • Invisibility: A True Higher Vampire like its lesser cousin species the Bruxa can turn invisible at will.
  • Limited Polymorphy: The True Higher Vampire has a mutable form as such they have many forms: a human form that they disguise themselves in while traveling among mortals, a half-breed form more suited for combat, a smoke/mist form for tight spaces and infiltration, and their true giant bat-like form. A True Higher Vampire like other Higher Vampires can also partially transform parts of their body resulting in the following abilities.
    • Hearing: Large bat-like ears for superhuman hearing.
    • Smell: Though not necessary usually they can partially transform their disguised nose into a more bat-like nose for smelling blood and chemicals.
    • Vision: A set of true nigh vision eyes allowing the True Higher Vampire to see in the dark.
    • Wallcrawling: Using their claws and supernatural brute strength a True Higher Vampire is able to cling to walls and ceilings in both their human and hybrid-vampire forms.
  • Magical Imperceptibility: A True Higher Vampire is naturally imperceptible by magical viewing of any known kind.
  • Mist Form: A True Higher Vampire can change into a mist-like form. It can then travel through other creatures and can materialize again in another place.
  • Telepathy: Like most Higher Vampires, True Higher Vampire have the ability to telepathically communicate with their prey and other beings.

Resistances[]

Magical Charms[]

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Immunities[]

Fire[]

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Magical Scanning[]

A True Higher Vampire is immune towards viewing via conventual magic.

Silver[]

Silver does not hurt a THV like that of its lesser cousins though it might cause some discomfort, enough for them to avoid touching any without reason.

Sunlight[]

True Higher Vampire like their cousins the Bruxa and the Alp are immune to sunlight, making them more difficult to discern as a vampire while they are in human form.

Behaviors[]

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Identifying a True Higher Vampire[]

Human form[]

  • Both sets of canine teeth will be unnaturally long.
  • Does not appear under magical scanning.
  • Lacks a shadow or a reflection.

Harvestable Parts[]

Abomination Lymph[]

An alchemical ingredient of the Quebrith family as such can be used for potions and processing into the alchemical substance known as Pure Quebrith.

Essence of Death[]

An alchemical ingredient of the Fulgur family as such can be used for potions and processing into the alchemical substance known as Pure Fulgur.

Higher Vampire Fangs[]

The teeth (particularly the fangs) of Higher vampires are an alchemical ingredient of the Fulgur family as such can be used for potions and processing into the alchemical substance known as Pure Fulgur.

Naezan Salts[]

An alchemical ingredient of the Aether family as such can be used for potions and processing into the alchemical substance known as Pure Aether.

Notable True Higher Vampires[]

  • D'Hoomaumis, The Vampiric Witch of the Finder (Prime True Higher Vampire)
    • The Founders of Gharasham
      • The Unseen Elder of Gharasham
        • Lord Ransley Raincard
          • Descendants
            • Dettlaff van der Eretein, a mixed descendant of both the Raincard and the Ushosh clans.
      • Lord Archibald Bridgestrong
        • Descendants
      • Lady Ellanore Farnwen
        • Descendants
      • Lord Sabien Gentlecolt
        • Descendants
    • The Founders of Ammurun
      • Lady Selena Dyehill
        • Descendants
      • Lord Draven Armborne
        • Descendants
      • Lady Kala Ushosh
        • Descendants
          • Dettlaff van der Eretein, a mixed descendant of both the Ushosh and the Raincard clans.
    • The Founders of Tdet
      • Lady Yasmine Al-Mokhtar Oudwi
        • Descendants
      • Lord Sufyan Al-Qasim Stuncai
        • Descendants
      • Lady Aisha Lemsih Glootlo
        • Descendants
  • Unknown ancestors of the Clans

Notes[]

  • The True Higher Vampires species usually referred to simply as Higher Vampires, are a canon race in the Witcher Series, this article is a fanon expansion made for the Witcher Fanon as such the contents of the article are to be taken with a grain of salt.
  • This particular article is based off of the species featured primarily in the Extended Ancient Pantheon Extended Universe.
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