Eldhamite Vampirism

Yoakumaen
Eldhamite Vampires known as Yoakumaen are unlike the common interpretation of Vampires in popular folk culture.

A part of the sun, a part of the sky, a part of the soul, a part of the flesh. A Ritual drawn in blood covenanted by the moonlight. An eternal life of frozen time, the sun's wrath does never end. An eternal life of blissful life, the moon's love does never end.

Long ago our Mother, a great alchemist, concocted an elixir of immortality. However the elixir was so strong that it burned everyone to ash, but Mother herself. A concoction of the elements so twisted it warped the laws of nature itself. Mother tried for years until she discovered that the elixir's magic could be infused into the blood of the person instead of the whole body. The blood ritual somewhat stabilized the elixir granting the person immortality, but this immortality was at the cost of a Hunger. The ones with this Hunger would be called Yoakumaen, the demons of Yoake.

The Hunger
The Hunger is a need to fill oneself with what they have lost. If one gave into their hunger they would become an insatiable demon bringing death wherever they go. However, if one did not feed their hunger their body would wither and rot away into nothing. Some Yoakumaen need blood, some need souls, and some need warmth. The Hunger is different for each type of Yoakumaen.

Depending on who performs the blood ritual determines the type of Yoakumaen created.

Physical Traits
Yoakumaen have several features that show after feeding for the first time. Their ears (if they have any) enlong like an elfs and their top front canine (if they have any) enlong and sharpen. Their nails (if they have any) gain the ability to lengthen like claws. The Patrons to the 4th generation have petal marks on their eyes. Patrons have 4 petals, gen 2 has 3 petals, gen 3 has 2 petals, and gen 4 has 1 petal. These “petals” are called the mark of Blood and show the strength of the Yoakumaen. In a Yoakumaen’s empowered form they have a tattoo spread throughout their body. This tattoo that spreads only while empowered is dependent on the Yoakumaen and their specialties and how powerful they are. The stronger the Yoakumaen the larger the tattoo is.

History
Mother Dimi was the first Yoakumaen ever and originated from the small town of Autumn Bell. She later married Lord Pablo of the Yoaken Royal family and moved to New Yoake. During her marriage she had 2 girls Lady Von and Lady Snickee. Loving her family deeply she turned each one into the Patron of Yoaken (Pablo), Respiten (Von), and Helinthin (Snickee). Later she turned the Patron of Infernus (???) and her first grandson Bottom into the Patron of Tonitruum (Bottom).

In todays time New Yoake is the Yoakumaen Capital of the World where the majority of the vampires live peacefully. There is also the new city of Volas Lunam another paradise for Yoakumaen.

Mother Moonlight
Mother Dimi is the origin of all Yoakumaen types. Those she turns become a new type of Yoakumaen unique to themselves and their underlings.

Yoaken Moonlight

 * Patron Pablo - Yoaken Yoakumaen’s blood is akin to a sweet fruity wine. However, a single whiff of Yoaken blood enraptures the mortals that smell it. Those enraptured by the blood become infatuated with the Yoakumaen and follow any and all commands, even ones that would bring themselves harm. The blood of Yoaken is incredibly powerful, but slowly their own blood will start to drive them insane. Due to their nature, Yoaken are some of the most common to fall prey to their Hunger. Yoaken Hunger for mortal blood to keep their rampaging blood in check. Or they can drink wine to trick their Hunger.

Respiten Moonlight

 * Patron Von - Respiten Yoakumaen’s blood freezes solid as it leaves the body causing cuts to develop a blue ice on them instantly. Their blood is in the physical plane but also in the spiritual plane. The uniqueness of being halfway between planes of existence allows Respiten to bind their souls to other physical objects by infusing it with their blood. Because their blood is connected to 2 planes they are able to freely move their souls between objects that have their blood. Respiten Hunger for souls as theirs burns too brightly and needs fuel.

Helithin Moonlight

 * Patron Snickee - Helithin Yoakumaen have blood that glows with pure heat that speeds up their regeneration. The blood causes wounds to heal almost instantly with the only thing slowing this down being extreme cold. Mortals who are resistant to heat are able to drink this blood to gain the regenerative powers for a short period. Helithin Hunger for warmth as they feel constantly cold. Their Hunger makes them enjoy being in sunlight despite the damage it causes.

Infernus Moonlight

 * Patron Halo - Yoakumaen turned by Mother Dimi as a curse. Their blood is as hot as lava and solidifies when exposed to air or sunlight. Unlike their brethren Infernus will slowly turn to stone in the sun. Due to their nature they are naturally attracted to dark spaces, usually caves or tunnels, the deeper the cave, the more likely you would find a Infernus Yoakumaen. Infernus Hunger for blood but even normal food can satiate their Hunger.



Tonitruum Moonlight

 * Patron Bottom - Tonitruum blood is electric as if it was struck by lightning. Coming into physical contact with their blood will result in electric shock. Even the body of a Tonitruum Yoakumaen is known to be semi-conductive. For example, if one was struck by lightning, they would survive it. Unlike the other Yoakumaen, Tonitruum have little control over their innate Electromancy leading to most of their power needing direct skin contact. Tonitruum Yoakumaen can't consume blood as it is akin to poison to them, instead, they consume electric magic.



Arrus Moonlight

 * Half Human Half Vampire. These vampires are the failed creation of a cult who stole research paper from the Royal Yoaken Family. With the incomplete ritual papers the foolish thieves transformed Excisablefire8 into a twisted version of a vampire. Thankfully he was discovered and saved by Cinderevin who saw this as a blessing. Their hearts stop beating and their blood runs cold, becoming thick as if it was mixed with ash. Despite the appearance, their blood has the ability to heal burn wounds. In turn for the cults foolish actions they gained immortality at the cost of everything. Unlike their brethren vampires their Hunger for blood is quite strong and they crave it more than eating normal foods.

Other Types of Vampires
This is for all vampires who are not connected to the Yaokumaen varrients

Ōkeanos Vampires
This vampire type originates from a source different to all other vampires (being Mother Dimi). You can find their origins coming from deep within the ocean. An ancient Pre-Eldham cult obsessed with ocean salt’s healing properties forged a profane cleaver, capable of Turning those struck into an Ocean Blooded Vampire. These vampires possess salt-ridden gold accented white colored blood with an immense healing factor and feel a constant overwhelming call to the ocean. Ocean Blooded Vampires possess the smallest population, as the Cult’s Cleaver has been lost for many millennia.

(upon Robster’s rediscovery of the cleaver, he was dubbed the progenitor and Night Father, and thus is the direct source of all Ōkeanos Vampires, with no exceptions. Later on, Robster passed this title and the cleaver onto Noii)