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GodBeastX: /* Emotions */

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Emotions

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	Truly twisted vampires will even go so far to inspire emotions in their victims while they feed, living through their victims the emotions they have lost as they play with their meals.		Truly twisted vampires will even go so far to inspire emotions in their victims while they feed, living through their victims the emotions they have lost as they play with their meals.

	Overall, however, a vampire can only hope to ever be truly a pale imitation of the nature a living being may have.		Overall, however, a vampire can only hope to ever be truly a pale imitation of the nature a living being may have. Other than their inner voice of conflict they tend to have little to draw from for inspiration.

	==Souls==		==Souls==

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	Various bloodlines of atypical beings often had different levels of nourishment for a vampire and they will find feeding from certain being far more potent than others. Though some of these beings have side effects. For example, feeding upon a Fey may cause hallucinations. Feeding upon a werewolf or wild creature may cause a vampire to be more prone to frenzy.		Various bloodlines of atypical beings often had different levels of nourishment for a vampire and they will find feeding from certain being far more potent than others. Though some of these beings have side effects. For example, feeding upon a Fey may cause hallucinations. Feeding upon a werewolf or wild creature may cause a vampire to be more prone to frenzy.

	==Blood Points==		===Blood Points===

	For the sake of mathematics and roleplay consider a vampire as having between 10 points of blood for low caste or thrall and 30 points or more for elder or higher caste. Each day a vampire exists it requires 1 blood point to survive outside of absolute torpor state. Thus a vampire may go a little over a week without drinking blood up to a month before they will lose consciousness. As they grow closer to losing consciousness the risk of frenzy will become greater and greater when presented with a possible meal.		For the sake of mathematics and roleplay consider a vampire as having between 10 points of blood for low caste or thrall and 30 points or more for elder or higher caste. Each day a vampire exists it requires 1 blood point to survive outside of absolute torpor state. Thus a vampire may go a little over a week without drinking blood up to a month before they will lose consciousness. As they grow closer to losing consciousness the risk of frenzy will become greater and greater when presented with a possible meal.

GodBeastX at 21:43, 12 January 2011

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	Sundren features a unique element in the form of playable vampire PC's and small deviations from standard D&D lore on vampirism. As such we were prompted to outline the differences and additions to vampire lore to better acquaint players with the ability to role play as vampires or those interacting with them.		Sundren features a unique element in the form of playable vampire PC's and small deviations from standard D&D lore on vampirism. As such we were prompted to outline the differences and additions to vampire lore to better acquaint players with the ability to role play as vampires or those interacting with them.

			=Reasoning=

			Many may ask why change anything about vampires when D&D has information on them?

			Much like any other creature in D&D certain templates and incarnations of a monster were meant solely for the standpoint of an NPC or Enemy of the party. Thus some information will be laxed or not setup for extended play as a PC who doesn't have the ability to invent lore or reasoning on many subjects.

			An example of this is the Drow race which has become wide open to PCs in 3RD edition but had a great deal less lore in earlier additions.

			As such we wanted to add in information we felt would better define the experience of the vampire, borrowing tried and true information from literature and other settings.

			Our goal in Sundren is to offer a richer RP environment for everyone, and a snarling monster that simply draws swords seems shallow at best.

	=Template=		=Template=

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-==The Inner Monster==
+==The Monster Within==
 In every vampire exists a splintered part of their pysche which vampires come to call various names. Some call it their inner beast, others call it a demon, and some still call it the dark voice as though Colibrus himself is whispering to them.
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 To gods of death vampires tend to be viewed as requiring absolute destruction. Myrkul, for example, views such beings as ones trying to escape his chilling grasp and power, viewing them as renegades. Kelemvor will view them as upsetting the natural order of life. And Jergal will see them as prolonging the inevitable, although the Jergal church tends to take a different view of undead in general and a vampire may find reprieve within it though they will be required to uphold the laws of death staying their hand from killing anyone unlawfully as well as taking the mantle of a day when they will be forced themselves to die at the finality of things. This is often too heavy a mantle for a vampire to concern themselves with.
 =Vampire Society=
 Many societies of vampires exist, and predate even Colibrus' ascension to godhood. This section outlines the day to day workings of the world a vampire will find themselves in, whether of Colibrus' flock or an outsider.

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Bloodlines

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	==Bloodlines==		==Bloodlines==

	Although many vampires can derive their roots to [[Colibrus]] himself or some vampire who has existed outside this ~~heirarchy~~, childer often display a group of changes that are exhibited in any vampire they embrace. As such bloodlines are often formed, clans, or houses.		Although many vampires can derive their roots to [[Colibrus]] himself or some vampire who has existed outside this hierarchy, childer often display a group of changes that are exhibited in any vampire they embrace. As such bloodlines are often formed, clans, or houses.

	Each of the four Children of [[Colibrus]] have unique gifts associated with those of their blood and is often seen in their bloodline. Vampires that exist outside of Colibrus have similar properties that their kind may exhibit but often are very generic in nature to the point they are often viewed as simply being clanless.		Each of the four Children of [[Colibrus]] have unique gifts associated with those of their blood and is often seen in their bloodline. Vampires that exist outside of Colibrus have similar properties that their kind may exhibit but often are very generic in nature to the point they are often viewed as simply being clanless.

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Vampire nature

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	The practice of creating a new vampire is called the '''embrace'''.		The practice of creating a new vampire is called the '''embrace'''.

			==Bloodlines==

			Although many vampires can derive their roots to [[Colibrus]] himself or some vampire who has existed outside this heirarchy, childer often display a group of changes that are exhibited in any vampire they embrace. As such bloodlines are often formed, clans, or houses.

			Each of the four Children of [[Colibrus]] have unique gifts associated with those of their blood and is often seen in their bloodline. Vampires that exist outside of Colibrus have similar properties that their kind may exhibit but often are very generic in nature to the point they are often viewed as simply being clanless.

	==Generations==		==Generations==

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Generations

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	Many vampires of Sundren, from the lowly ravenous ferals to the elite noble elders can trace their blood lineage to [[Colibrus]], a vampire that has achieved divinity and demi-god status.		Many vampires of Sundren, from the lowly ravenous ferals to the elite noble elders can trace their blood lineage to [[Colibrus]], a vampire that has achieved divinity and demi-god status.

	For vampires, Colibrus is more than just a God. With the exception of vampire priests, most vampires not only view Colibrus as a divine power, but also as a ~~Noble Family Patriarch~~. Colibrus is the head of his noble family, with his First Four Children being those he created, and each of their Childer (the term for 'children' they create with their vampirism) descended from them.		For vampires, [[Colibrus]] is more than just a God. With the exception of vampire priests, most vampires not only view [[Colibrus]] as a divine power, but also as a noble family patriarch. [[Colibrus]] is the head of his noble family, with his First Four Children being those he created, and each of their Childer (the term for 'children' they create with their vampirism) descended from them.

	These Children create Children beneath them, and so on down, in a kind of complex web of family lineages. Each 'generation' before being slightly weaker than the last. The farther down the lineage a vampire is, the weaker it becomes until those at the very bottom are little more animalistic ferals possesing only a fraction of the noble's true power. These twisted children are termed '''thrall''' or '''spawn'''.		These Children create Children beneath them, and so on down, in a kind of complex web of family lineages. Each 'generation' before being slightly weaker than the last. The farther down the lineage a vampire is, the weaker it becomes until those at the very bottom are little more animalistic ferals possesing only a fraction of the noble's true power. These twisted children are termed '''thrall''' or '''spawn'''.
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	Vampires are automatically aware of one another's generation. This need not be said and is a supernatural awareness to them.		Vampires are automatically aware of one another's generation. This need not be said and is a supernatural awareness to them.

	~~A Sire is~~ the ~~name given~~ to ~~a Childe's creator~~.		As vampires have existed long before [[Colibrus]] there are a large number who cannot trace their roots back to the four or to the god himself. However, these are still subject to the concept of generation having their own bloodlines. Even the most ancient vampires, however, cannot claim to have the power of the four and their god, so are seen as being 3rd generation or higher at best.

	==Blood & Feeding==		==Blood & Feeding==

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Specific Gods

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	==Specific Gods==		==Specific Gods==

			Often vampires are seen from the point of view of [[Colibrus]], but other gods take interest for or against vampires specifically as outlined in this section.

	===Lathander===		===Lathander===

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	Sundren features a unique element in the form of playable vampire PC's and small deviations from standard D&D lore on vampirism. As such we were prompted to outline the differences and additions to vampire lore to better acquaint players with the ability to role play as vampires or those interacting with them.		Sundren features a unique element in the form of playable vampire PC's and small deviations from standard D&D lore on vampirism. As such we were prompted to outline the differences and additions to vampire lore to better acquaint players with the ability to role play as vampires or those interacting with them.

	==Template==		=Template=

	Vampire templates can be applied to any humanoid race. Changes applied to the race are as listed below.		Vampire templates can be applied to any humanoid race. Changes applied to the race are as listed below.
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	'''Turn Resistance (Ex):''' A vampire has +4 turn resistance.		'''Turn Resistance (Ex):''' A vampire has +4 turn resistance.

	==Weaknesses==		=Weaknesses=

	Vampires have a number of supernatural weaknesses.		Vampires have a number of supernatural weaknesses.

	===Repelling a Vampire===		==Repelling a Vampire==

	Vampires cannot tolerate the strong odor of garlic and will not enter an area laced with it. Similarly, they recoil from a mirror or a strongly presented holy symbol. These things don’t harm the vampire—they merely keep it at bay. A recoiling vampire must stay at least 5 feet away from a creature holding the mirror or holy symbol and cannot touch or make melee attacks against the creature holding the item for the rest of the encounter. Holding a vampire at bay takes a standard action.		Vampires cannot tolerate the strong odor of garlic and will not enter an area laced with it. Similarly, they recoil from a mirror or a strongly presented holy symbol. These things don’t harm the vampire—they merely keep it at bay. A recoiling vampire must stay at least 5 feet away from a creature holding the mirror or holy symbol and cannot touch or make melee attacks against the creature holding the item for the rest of the encounter. Holding a vampire at bay takes a standard action.
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	This is mainly an RP weakness that Vampire PC's must follow. Subject to possible change in the future.		This is mainly an RP weakness that Vampire PC's must follow. Subject to possible change in the future.

	===Running Water===		==Running Water==

	Vampires are also unable to cross running water, although they can be carried over it while resting in their coffins or aboard a ship.		Vampires are also unable to cross running water, although they can be carried over it while resting in their coffins or aboard a ship.
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	This isn't really recognized on Sundren due to the limitations of where players can walk on the server. And the fact that they cannot turn into a bat and fly over such obstacles.		This isn't really recognized on Sundren due to the limitations of where players can walk on the server. And the fact that they cannot turn into a bat and fly over such obstacles.

	===Private Dwellings===		==Private Dwellings==

	Vampires are utterly unable to enter a home or other building unless invited in by someone with the authority to do so. They may freely enter public places, since these are by definition open to all.		Vampires are utterly unable to enter a home or other building unless invited in by someone with the authority to do so. They may freely enter public places, since these are by definition open to all.
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	(Knowledge religion score of 15 or better.)		(Knowledge religion score of 15 or better.)

	===Slaying a Vampire===		==Slaying a Vampire==

	Reducing a vampire’s hit points to 0 or lower incapacitates it but doesn’t always destroy it (see the note on fast healing). However, certain attacks can slay vampires.		Reducing a vampire’s hit points to 0 or lower incapacitates it but doesn’t always destroy it (see the note on fast healing). However, certain attacks can slay vampires.
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	Doing fire damage to a vampire in torpor will also destroy the vampire.		Doing fire damage to a vampire in torpor will also destroy the vampire.

	==Vampire nature==		=Vampire nature=

	Sundren vampires differ from normal D&D vampires in a number of ways roleplay-wise. Each nuance will be discussed below in detail. Players familiar with the roleplay system of World of Darkness will notice similarities here. Much of the following information was taken from sources such as: Vampire: The Masquerade, Vampire: The Requiem, and the computer game Vampire: Bloodlines.		Sundren vampires differ from normal D&D vampires in a number of ways roleplay-wise. Each nuance will be discussed below in detail. Players familiar with the roleplay system of World of Darkness will notice similarities here. Much of the following information was taken from sources such as: Vampire: The Masquerade, Vampire: The Requiem, and the computer game Vampire: Bloodlines.

	===Becomming a Vampire===		==Becomming a Vampire==

	A major deviance from D&D is that of being bitten by a vampire causing one to become a vampire. This is simply not the case in Sundren's lore. Only certain vampire strains carry infection as such and is generally seen as unclean by most vampires. This change was introduced for various reasons, such as NPC vampires in dungeons not altering a PC to the vampire template as well as having all PC's that become vampires heavily moderated.		A major deviance from D&D is that of being bitten by a vampire causing one to become a vampire. This is simply not the case in Sundren's lore. Only certain vampire strains carry infection as such and is generally seen as unclean by most vampires. This change was introduced for various reasons, such as NPC vampires in dungeons not altering a PC to the vampire template as well as having all PC's that become vampires heavily moderated.
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	The practice of creating a new vampire is called the '''embrace'''.		The practice of creating a new vampire is called the '''embrace'''.

	===Generations===		==Generations==

	Many vampires of Sundren, from the lowly ravenous ferals to the elite noble elders can trace their blood lineage to [[Colibrus]], a vampire that has achieved divinity and demi-god status.		Many vampires of Sundren, from the lowly ravenous ferals to the elite noble elders can trace their blood lineage to [[Colibrus]], a vampire that has achieved divinity and demi-god status.
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	A Sire is the name given to a Childe's creator.		A Sire is the name given to a Childe's creator.

	===Blood & Feeding===		==Blood & Feeding==

	Vampires need blood to exist, often referring to it as '''vitae''' due to it's life giving properties. It is their lifeforce, their metabolism, their drug, their high, it's basically everything. As a vampire is full of blood, so are they closer to the state of "Living". Vampires can even reproduce vampire/half-vampire offspring if they sustain a high enough level of blood.		Vampires need blood to exist, often referring to it as '''vitae''' due to it's life giving properties. It is their lifeforce, their metabolism, their drug, their high, it's basically everything. As a vampire is full of blood, so are they closer to the state of "Living". Vampires can even reproduce vampire/half-vampire offspring if they sustain a high enough level of blood.
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	Various bloodlines of atypical beings often had different levels of nourishment for a vampire and they will find feeding from certain being far more potent than others. Though some of these beings have side effects. For example, feeding upon a Fey may cause hallucinations. Feeding upon a werewolf or wild creature may cause a vampire to be more prone to frenzy.		Various bloodlines of atypical beings often had different levels of nourishment for a vampire and they will find feeding from certain being far more potent than others. Though some of these beings have side effects. For example, feeding upon a Fey may cause hallucinations. Feeding upon a werewolf or wild creature may cause a vampire to be more prone to frenzy.

	===Blood Points===		==Blood Points==

	For the sake of mathematics and roleplay consider a vampire as having between 10 points of blood for low caste or thrall and 30 points or more for elder or higher caste. Each day a vampire exists it requires 1 blood point to survive outside of absolute torpor state. Thus a vampire may go a little over a week without drinking blood up to a month before they will lose consciousness. As they grow closer to losing consciousness the risk of frenzy will become greater and greater when presented with a possible meal.		For the sake of mathematics and roleplay consider a vampire as having between 10 points of blood for low caste or thrall and 30 points or more for elder or higher caste. Each day a vampire exists it requires 1 blood point to survive outside of absolute torpor state. Thus a vampire may go a little over a week without drinking blood up to a month before they will lose consciousness. As they grow closer to losing consciousness the risk of frenzy will become greater and greater when presented with a possible meal.
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	===The Inner ~~Demon=~~==		==The Inner Monster==

	In every vampire exists a splintered part of their pysche which vampires come to call various names. Some call it their inner beast, others call it a demon, and some still call it the dark voice as though Colibrus himself is whispering to them.		In every vampire exists a splintered part of their pysche which vampires come to call various names. Some call it their inner beast, others call it a demon, and some still call it the dark voice as though Colibrus himself is whispering to them.
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	Due to their inherent natures it's often difficult for a vampire to maintain any alignment other than evil and even sometimes lawful tendencies depending upon their nature. Being so ready to lose your composure and having so much power often leads a vampire to delight in chaotic acts as if they were a demon. A vampire should never truly be good aligned, especially not one who has lived a long time. The drive to indulge in deplorable acts is often too much to stay from a vampire's life to walk the line of morality in such a way.		Due to their inherent natures it's often difficult for a vampire to maintain any alignment other than evil and even sometimes lawful tendencies depending upon their nature. Being so ready to lose your composure and having so much power often leads a vampire to delight in chaotic acts as if they were a demon. A vampire should never truly be good aligned, especially not one who has lived a long time. The drive to indulge in deplorable acts is often too much to stay from a vampire's life to walk the line of morality in such a way.

	===Emotions===		==Emotions==

	Vampires have a faded sense of emotion and depth of being. They are deadened in a lot of respects to what an average person may feel. This can be a double edged sword. On one hand a vampire may not know concepts such as panic and overwhelming fear, ~~but~~ neither can they truly be empathic to the living. Often the living will appear over emotional to a vampire in that respect.		Vampires have a faded sense of emotion and depth of being. They are deadened in a lot of respects to what an average person may feel. This can be a double edged sword. On one hand a vampire may not know concepts such as panic and overwhelming fear in the face of paranoia or intimidate, they neither can they truly be empathic to the living. Often the living will appear over emotional to a vampire in that respect.

	Also depending on the vampires history, they may have memories of a time when they felt more "Alive" which will often give a feeling of loss in a vampire. They may yearn to feel as they once did taking upon themselves behaviors to try to inspire such things. It's not strange for a vampire to take up hobbies like musical instruments and ~~similar~~ in an attempt to find inspiration but finding their works lack real depth.		Also depending on the vampires history, they may have memories of a time when they felt more "Alive" which will often give a feeling of loss in a vampire. They may yearn to feel as they once did taking upon themselves behaviors to try to inspire such things. It's not strange for a vampire to take up hobbies like musical instruments and or other artistic endeavors in an attempt to find inspiration but finding their works lack real depth.

	Truly twisted vampires will even go so far to inspire emotions in their victims while they feed, living through ~~them~~ the emotions they have lost as they play with their meals.		Truly twisted vampires will even go so far to inspire emotions in their victims while they feed, living through their victims the emotions they have lost as they play with their meals.

	Overall, however, a vampire can only hope to ever be truly a pale imitation of the nature a living being may have.		Overall, however, a vampire can only hope to ever be truly a pale imitation of the nature a living being may have.

	===Souls===		==Souls==

	It is a popular belief that vampires are indeed soulless which is not the case. This belief stems from the fact a vampire is a deadened version of a living being. In essence, however, they are more akin to a trapped soul.		It is a popular belief that vampires are indeed soulless which is not the case. This belief stems from the fact a vampire is a deadened version of a living being. In essence, however, they are more akin to a trapped soul.

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	To gods of death vampires tend to be viewed as requiring absolute destruction. Myrkul, for example, views such beings as ones trying to escape his chilling grasp and power, viewing them as renegades. Kelemvor will view them as upsetting the natural order of life. And Jergal will see them as prolonging the inevitable, although the Jergal church tends to take a different view of undead in general and a vampire may find reprieve within it though they will be required to uphold the laws of death staying their hand from killing anyone unlawfully as well as taking the mantle of a day when they will be forced themselves to die at the finality of things. This is often too heavy a mantle for a vampire to concern themselves with.		To gods of death vampires tend to be viewed as requiring absolute destruction. Myrkul, for example, views such beings as ones trying to escape his chilling grasp and power, viewing them as renegades. Kelemvor will view them as upsetting the natural order of life. And Jergal will see them as prolonging the inevitable, although the Jergal church tends to take a different view of undead in general and a vampire may find reprieve within it though they will be required to uphold the laws of death staying their hand from killing anyone unlawfully as well as taking the mantle of a day when they will be forced themselves to die at the finality of things. This is often too heavy a mantle for a vampire to concern themselves with.

	=~~==Specific Gods==~~=		=Vampire Society=

	~~====Lathander====~~		Many societies of vampires exist, and predate even Colibrus' ascension to godhood. This section outlines the day to day workings of the world a vampire will find themselves in, whether of Colibrus' flock or an outsider.

	~~The curse of sun death is one laid out by Lathander himself who despises the vampire. To Lathander a vampire~~'s dull and twisted spirit is an abomination compared to true life and will rid the world of them whenever possible. As such any vampire who finds themselves under Lathander's life-giving light will be burned by his divine power, thus there is no means to resist such directly. However, vampires have found means to repel the sun's light with darkness spells and other divine beings offering them sanctuary.		==Colibrus' Ascension==

	~~====Shar====~~		In the past the strong vampires ruled and the weak were little more than thugs or localized menaces. Often times vampires would even find themselves slaves to the agendas of other more powerful beings such as ancient liches or dominating necromancers.

	~~Shar takes special delight in vampires~~, ~~second only~~ to ~~the Vampire King himself. Vampires are the epitome of loss~~ and ~~emptiness~~ and ~~echo her darkness and secrets as they masquerade among~~ the living. ~~Even more so being condemned~~ to a ~~life solely expressed at night make them an image of her domain~~. ~~As such some vampire~~ not of ~~Colibrus flock will often be of Shar's~~.		After [[Colibrus]]' ascension his 4th born childe, [[Sebastian]], led a century of crusades to unite and solidify [[Colibrus]]' faith beyond Sundren, bringing order and nobility even to the lowliest vampire. Some who did not have faith, living as cursed beings, now had found it. Others who were servants to other gods and forces found liberation and a value they had not previously had. It's not surprising then that orders and cabals to the Blood God, though small, are springing up across the face of Toril itself.

	~~Unlike the vampire king, however, Shar's view of the vampire is a puppet or toy. She will often lower their lot in life instead of expanding it.~~		==Specific Gods==

	===~~=Bane=~~===		===Lathander===

	~~Bane sees vampires as~~ a ~~tool~~ to ~~help solidify his rule in~~ the world ~~as they often embody his vision~~ of ~~an endless dominating force on the world~~. ~~Also~~, ~~Colibrus being his chosen~~, ~~holds a special place within Bane~~'s ~~hierarchy of rule and therefore vampires~~ with ~~the will to spread fear, tyranny~~ and ~~hate will find themselves a special place in his church~~.		The curse of sun death is one laid out by Lathander himself who despises the vampire. To Lathander a vampire's dull and twisted spirit is an abomination compared to true life and will rid the world of them whenever possible. As such any vampire who finds themselves under Lathander's life-giving light will be burned by his divine power, thus there is no means to resist such directly. However, vampires have found means to repel the sun's light with darkness spells and other divine beings offering them sanctuary.

	==~~Vampire Society~~==		===Shar===

	~~Many societies of~~ vampires ~~exist~~, ~~and predate even Colibrus' ascension~~ to ~~godhood~~. ~~This section outlines~~ the ~~day to day workings~~ of the ~~world~~ a vampire will ~~find themselves in, whether~~ of ~~Colibrus~~' ~~flock or an outsider~~.		Shar takes special delight in vampires, second only to the Vampire King himself. Vampires are the epitome of loss and emptiness and echo her darkness and secrets as they masquerade among the living. Even more so being condemned to a life solely expressed at night make them an image of her domain. As such some vampire not of Colibrus flock will often be of Shar's.

	~~===Colibrus~~' ~~Ascension===~~		Unlike the vampire king, however, Shar's view of the vampire is a puppet or toy. She will often lower their lot in life instead of expanding it.

	In the past the strong vampires ruled and the weak were little more than thugs or localized menaces. Often times vampires would even find themselves slaves to the agendas of other more powerful beings such as ancient liches or dominating necromancers.		===Bane===

	~~After [[Colibrus]]' ascension his 4th born childe, [[Sebastian]], led~~ a ~~century of crusades~~ to ~~unite and~~ solidify ~~[[Colibrus]]' faith beyond Sundren, bringing order and nobility even to~~ the ~~lowliest vampire~~. ~~Some who did not have faith~~, ~~living as cursed beings~~, ~~now had found it. Others who were servants to other gods and forces found liberation and~~ a ~~value they had not previously had. It~~'s ~~not surprising then that orders~~ and ~~cabals~~ to ~~the Blood God~~, ~~though small, are springing up across the face of Toril itself~~.		Bane sees vampires as a tool to help solidify his rule in the world as they often embody his vision of an endless dominating force on the world. Also, Colibrus being his chosen, holds a special place within Bane's hierarchy of rule and therefore vampires with the will to spread fear, tyranny and hate will find themselves a special place in his church.