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von Kërle Common Abilities

Common Abilities are mechanics that all von Kërle Vampires have access to, meaning they are implied and it is not necessary to record them on a Character Application, though you may for posterity sake. Important instructions for Character Apps are included in the Vampire Form table row at the bottom.

Standard Ability	Ability Category	Range	Description (Standard Mutations are free but Mandatory, All von Kërle Vampire have them, and they can use these Abilites while in their non-Vampiric Form and Vampiric Form (Auld Form))
Blood Collaring	Target Curse	Emote Distance	The Vampire can Target either a willing or restrained person to attach a Blood-Collar to their neck, colored in crimson blood yet solid and shaped like brambles with thorns. While the Vampire is in Emote Distance, any command issued must be followed, else the collar will dig its spikes into the neck and cause bleeding. While within range, any number of commands can be issued, but only the last command will remain active when leaving Emote Distance. Blood Collared individuals cannot be infected with Vampirism, and the Collar can only be removed by any type of Exorcism-Like Ability that removes Possessions. Any Vampire can only have one person Collared at any time.
Immortal Aging	Constant Passive	Self	The Vampire does not age from the moment of infection. Their aging ceases visually, and they can sustain themselves beyond their natural undeath. This is not true undeath, but a state of suspended unlife. If a Vampire is cured when they have lived a number of years as a Vampire, they will proceed to age rapidly over a period of 2 weeks. Becoming re-infected during these two weeks will restore the Vampire back to the age they were when cured. If they cannot be re-infected before the end of the 2 week period, the aging is permanent, and re-infection causes the character to freeze at the new age. If a character has aged far beyond their natural lifespan, if they are not re-infected before the end of the 2 week period, they will die. (It is not allowed to perma-imprison a character to prevent infection to their death during these two weeks) Vampires require an Backstory Special Permission in order to be older than 100 years old. Vampires who are turned through active roleplay can be older than 100 years without a Backstory Special Permission (Though in all cases, a character older than 150 requires a Backstory Special Permission)
Belliard Monster	Constant Passive	Self	Von Kërle have been blessed by the enemies of the Belliard Guild, granting their hands and forearms immunity to Puretek shots. This means that if they can reasonably hold their hands or forearms in between the firing weapon and the intended shot location (or if the arms are the intended target), then the Puretek shot simply bounces off. This does not grant them protection if they are shot from behind, or if both arms are pre-occupied and could not reasonably be raised or moved fast enough to try and intercept a Puretek shot aimed at their chest or head. Generally speaking, as long as at least one arm isn’t doing anything, and as long as the shot isn’t coming in at an odd angle, the von Kërle can raise their arms fast enough to intercept.
Drachenwald Nemesis	Constant Passive	Emote Distance	Von Kërle Vampires can sense the presence of Dragon Warriors (Wardens, Knights, Champions) as well as Dragonsouls within Emote Distance, through walls, and they can even pinpoint their location. Additionally, von Kërle Vampires are not affected by any of the defensive Abilities of Dragon Warriors, such as Mundane Protector, Prism of Defence, or Dragon All-Armor. Furthermore, von Kërle can even outside of Vampire Form extend their claws to climb up vertical surfaces, no matter how high, and they can also halt their momentum at any time by holding on and hanging from the wall. When jumping off, the von Kërle do not take any damage from falling, but if in any other case they take falling damage it will apply.
Karmark Feeding	Vampire Spell	Touch	The Vampire, when sinking their teeth into the neck of their victim causes a partial paralysis that makes it impossible for the victim to struggle out of their grip or fight back, but still aware enough to know what is happening, be able to see, hear, and speak. The Vampire can consume as much blood as they want, but can drink no longer than 10 minutes which is their upper fill. Upon releasing their teeth from the victim’s neck, the effect is instantly canceled, but the victim is too weak to immediately turn back and fight for at least half a minute. This Ability may not be used to tie someone up at the same time, and the Vampire cannot fight or use Abilities while drinking.
Karmark Body	Constant Passive	Self	The Vampire’s new Physical Stat is 55, overriding any Racial Limit as long as it is above this number. If below, then the Racial Limit applies. The Vampire is able to consume food and drinks, These give them sustenance, but can never replace the feeding qualities of blood. The Vampire is able to reproduce with both Vampires and non-Vampires, and will always have von Kërle Vampire Broods. The Vampire does have red eyes, and their eye sockets are also noticeably reddened and darkened, and their skin can no longer tan in sunlight. The Vampire’s Vampire teeth appear at all times, and are noticeable when they are speaking with others from within 3 blocks range. The Vampire can see clearly in Mundane Darkness.
Karmark Power	Constant Passive	Self	The Vampire is immune to any Abilities or mechanics that would result in removal of Proficiency Points or Physical Stat from them. When someone attempts to use such an Ability or mechanic on them, their eyes briefly flash glowing red. The Vampire can choose one Magic or Sorcery Spell per day to dispel before it hits them. This can be done by making a slapping/throwing/arm slashing motion at the incoming spell, after which it is guaranteed to disintegrate before it applies any effects. The Vampire is immune to any toxins, acids, or poisons, whether they are applied to their skin, ingested, inhaled or otherwise applied. This does not protect them against gases that apply some sort of status effect like sleep or aggression from Alchemy for example
Karmark Form	Mythic Shift	Self	The Vampire can activate their Karmark Form, which is a Mythic Shift that turns them into a so-called Vampiric Form. Vampiric Forms are alternate appearance versions of the Vampire’s normal form that give creative liberty to the player in terms of design, with some noted limitations. All Vampiric Forms (per bloodline) have some basic rules so that a Bloodline can easily be read from their appearance, however beyond that, many different aesthetic aspects can be modified at will. It is required to produce a “Vampiric Form” section on the Character Application, detailing in a Paragraph what your character’s Vampiric Form looks like. Having a separate skin for Vampiric Form is not required, strongly recommended for immersion. The following rules apply to the Karmark Form for this Bloodline: Karmark Form Vampires must have considerable (large or many) parts of their body colored in white or light gray, whether that be hair or horns or tattoos or other appendages/skin armor etc. Karmark Form Vampires must have facial ‘hair’ of some kind, but this facial hair can also be represented by scales that stick out of the skin, or small spikes that extend from the jawline. Karmark Form Vampires must have an elegant Body-Shape. This means their Vampiric Forms can never be Ripped, Muscular or Strongman or Musclegod, but any other Body Shape is permitted. Karmark Form Vampires can have extra limbs and eyes, but these must only be aesthetic and non-functional unless dictated by Mutation. Karmark Form Vampires may not use aesthetics unique to other Vampire Forms, and vice versa. Each Vampire Form must thematically represent their Bloodline. Karmark Form Vampires may not too closely resemble other aesthetic Mythic Shifts or Beast Shifts, like Werebeasts or Dragon Warriors. Karmark Form Vampires may be designed to be not-recognizable or recognizable, that is up to the player. They may look completely different in Vampire Form. Karmark Form Vampires always look the same, and aesthetic changes on the Character App are purely OOC ret-cons and do not confuse identification. Karmark Form Vampires can transform in and out of their Vampiric Form instantly and painlessly. This Transformation also cannot be countered in any way. In order to use Karmark Form, you must have had your Character app approved, and the description specifically approved by Lore Staff.

von Kërle Form Mutations

Form Mutations can only be used while Vampiric Form (Karmark Form) is active. Each Player may choose up to 5 Mutations from this list, which must be recorded on a Character Application. Abilities may not be used before the Application is approved. Abilities may only be changed once, repeated changing of Abilities will result in a Character App being revoked.

Form Mutation	Ability Category	Range	Description (Choose up to 5 of these Mutations, they can only be used while in Vampiric form (Karmark Form))
Karmark Shard	Trigger Passive	Emote Distance	For every second attack on the Vampire that creates a new wound that draws blood (whether it be slash or piece, this cannot be self or ally-inflicted), the Vampire can make a hand gesture to draw the blood out of the wound. From here, the Vampire can do one of two things. Either they can mend the wound that was drawn from, or turn the blood clot into a throwing dagger that they can then launch at any target within Emote Distance. When hit, the target suffers a Stagger that causes any Channel Ability to be cancelled, and any charge to attack the Vampire to be interrupted. The dagger will imbed into the target’s skin and draw blood, but not pierce deep enough to do considerable damage beyond causing bleeding. The throwing dagger counts as an Ability projectile, and is a Vampire Spell, even if the effect of summoning the blood from the wound is a Constant Passive. After using this Ability, the next wound does not trigger it, but the wound after that does, and so forth.
Karmark Beastrage	Mythic Shift	Self	The Vampire performs a Mythic Shift that does not outwardly change their appearance, besides their hands and their legs. Their hands become more beastly with large claws, while their legs become digitigrade. While they become unable to wield any traditional weapons because of the length of their claws, these claws are large and strong enough to pierce armor up to chainmail quality. Additionally, they are able to outrun any race, except for the Varran, to whom they are matched in speed. This Shift can be activated and undone nearly instantly, but cannot be re-used within 10 seconds of being removed.
Karmark Steelcage	Vampire Spell	Self	The Vampire can cut any small piece or part of their skin, causing blood to flow out and rapidly envelop their forearms, upper arms, shoulders and torso, as well as their head. This blood near instantly hardens into a steel-like armor cuirass, forearm guards, shoulder guards and helmet without visor where the face remains visible of any design the person likes, though it must always be crimson red in color. This armor acts as any normal steel armor would, though if it is pierced or damaged, that particular piece disintegrates and cannot be remade until the Ability is activated again. The Ability cannot be activated again until all pieces are destroyed or until the Vampire chooses to dispel the armor, in both cases it has a 4 hour cooldown.
Karmark Bloodwar	Vampire Spell	Self	The Vampire can summon blood-sung weapons made out of crystallized blood with the toughness of steel. They can summon one weapon (or two if they dual-wield), but they cannot give these weapons to anyone else, as when they leave their hands, the weapons disintegrate. After disintegration, this Ability goes on a 20 second cooldown. This Ability can summon ranged weapons also, but any and all weapons including ranged obey Proficiency mechanics. Additionally, projectiles shot with a Bloodsung bow will be made out of Bloodsung material also. Bloodsung arrows somewhat disintegrate in travel to their target, before splashing onto them in puffs of red smoke. This does not cause actual wounds, but does equivalent harm to the target as if they were actually hit with an arrow. Finally, Bloodsung weapons can be exploded while in the hands of the Vampire. This causes a shockwave that pushes everyone (excluding the Vampire) within 8 blocks back by 3 blocks, but does not knock them off their feet, yet will interrupt charges or Channel Abilities. If this mechanic is used, this Ability goes on a 1 hour cooldown.
Karmark Truthsight	Vampire Spell	Viewing Distance	The Vampire is able to immobilize themselves into a standing position of meditation, usually with their hand in some form of gesture in front of them with their eyes closed. After five seconds, they can open their eyes, which start flaring a bright red glow, even radiating red search-light like glow onto whatever area they are looking at. While in Truthsight and remaining unmoved, the Vampire is able to see through all Illusions, including camouflage, abilities that change visual appearance that would normally require 10 Perception to see through. They can keep this up indefinitely, though as soon as they move their feet, the Ability is canceled, and is on a 10 second cooldown before it can be used again so long as the Vampire is not being attacked. This is classified as a Detection Mechanic.
Karmark Vilebeast	Vampire Spell	Emote Distance	The Vampire gains a permanent (so long as they are Vampire) familiar, a corrupted version of the Ailor Drahl bird companion. This companion is instead a mixture between a bird of prey without feathers and a bat with a long prehensile tail. This familiar is capable of minor aesthetics for the Vampire such as fetching small items from within Emote Distance or feasting on some meat on their shoulder. The familiar may not leave the same street as the owner, and cannot be used to deliver messages back and forth. Additionally, the Vampire gains +5 Perception Proficiency through communication with the bird’s eye view. Finally, the bird can be commanded to, once a day, strike the foe somewhere on their body except in their face, though this cannot be interrupted, and the familiar follows the rules for Ailor Drahl birds, preventing it from being harmed. If the Vampire is a Drahl, they have two Vilebeasts, gain +5 for each bird on top of the +5 from being Drahl, and can command each bird to attack separately once a day.
Karmark Bonewall	Vampire Spell	Self	The Vampire can stand still and cast an Immobile Channel for 30 seconds that when completed, causes a set of Vampiric skeletons in armor with spears to rise from the ground in a (up to) 5 block wide 1 block deep single line formation (it can be as short as 2 blocks wide also). This Bonewall cannot move from the position they were summoned, but can be placed in a doorway or a gateway to act much like a Mage Ward in that it will create a barrier. The Vampiric skeletons cannot be killed, and will attack anyone who reaches within 2 blocks with their spears, automatically stabbing outward, though they cannot attack backwards and ignore what happens behind them. A Bonewall can only be removed by anyone who has a Mage-Ward destroying Ability or Mechanic. If someone who has a Mage-Ward breaking Ability or mechanic approaches the Bonewall, it will ignore them, they still cannot pass, but they can start their Mage-Ward destroying Channel (if there is one) without being attacked by the Bonewall. Those with flying Abilities can fly over the Bonewall, but only if the clearing above the floor is at least 7 blocks high, otherwise they will get stabbed by a spear on their way through. Each Vampire with this Mutation can only have one wall active at any given time. They can choose to destroy their Bonewall from anywhere, but the Ability goes on a 5 minute cooldown after they break it, or it is destroyed with a Mage-Ward breaking Ability or mechanic. In order to place a Karmark Bonewall, use an in-game ticket to ask Lore Staff or World Staff for help. A Bonewall is represented by dark gray glass 2 blocks high with skeleton skulls on top and a sign in front identifying it as a Bonewall.
Karmark Bloodhowl	Emote Distance	Self	For any person that the Vampire has drawn blood on, as long as they are still in Emote Distance, the Vampire can activate their Bloodhowl ability. They perform a howl, after which the victim that has a bleeding wound starts producing red bloody scratches on whatever surface they walk or stand on, wherever they move, that is only visible to the Vampire. This Tracking effect remains active for up to an hour, or until the Vampire wills it to end, after which it can immediately be applied to someone else.
Karmark Quickstep	Constant Passive	Self	The Vampire is able to detect any kind of Hunting Proficiency designed trap, snare or otherwise mundane form of trapping mechanism that would require them to walk into it, or trigger some sort of mechanism by knocking into it. They can detect such things before stepping into them. Furthermore, their footsteps make absolutely no sound whatsoever so long as they are not wearing armored boots or shoes.
Karmark Raven	Trigger Passive	Self	The Vampire can summon a Raven (even underground) to intercept an incoming mundane projectile (from for example a bow or a throwing weapon). The Raven is pierced and instantly killed, dropping to the floor, after which it will melt into a pile of blood. This Ability can be used twice per day. Additionally, the Raven’s post-demise blood pool can be used to raise a blood arrow out of the ground over the course of a few seconds, and shoot it back at whoever shot the arrow that killed the Raven. This arrow will guarantee to land on the shooter, on whatever bodypart the shooter was originally aiming at, unless the shooter has gotten behind cover in the meantime. The arrow still obeys ranged weapon rules as defined on the Proficiency Page with regards to damage, and reflects the same damage the original arrow would have done.