Oh, Vampires! I think they are vampires, this is undead central so what else should they be, right? I have a cunning plan!
Alexandr smiles at the Ladies, and spots 4 conveniently placed wine glasses, he slowly walks over there, and cuts his wrist, letting his blood pour into one of the 3 glasses, using some surprisingly professional looking bartending motions.
His wounds quickly closes on account of his regeneration.
He offers the glasses to the Ladies, and looks at a 4th glass, clearly not being interested in drinking his own blood.
How do I say "do you have any actual booze, I am legit quite decent at bartending?" in Vampire He ponders.
Maybe we can communicate mentally if they drink my blood?
"Do you know anything about the overlord of this place, Lady Black?" Stratton asks, casually talking to his new sword as if it were totally normal and rational.
They motion for you to pick your drink then join them.
The sword actually talks back to Stratton for others to hear, "Oh that fool, he is a joke of a necromancer. He took over after poisoning the previous master and has been running things with the tools of the previous master. I mean Jareke is not even undead, sure he plays at it. The previous master was a vampire."
Zaidel is startled by Stratton's new talking sword. The satyr listens intently to her/it's advice.
Feeling inspired Alexandr uses the newly discovered bar to make some cocktails. Themed after his hostesses.
Cocktail number 1: Eyes in the night
Directly mix black current juice with Vodka, double pour some of your blood, because you are Alexandr and trying to make 3 Vampires friendly, and the black current into a glass at the same time, making the red blood look a bit like eyes. In non Vampire cocktail situation, use Sriracha souce or worcester sauce instead, probably easier to make the red parts look like eyes. That would go to the thiefling.
Cocktail number 2: Heavenly grace
Carefully layer several different types of booze(blood in this situation) and juice over each other. Add Layer of 80% Tatratea on top. Set top layer on fire (extremely high percentage booze is great for this, and tatratea is light enough it will stay on top of most other liquids used in bartending). Slowly drop ice cube into it, making sure persons you are mixing for sees that, it will look amazingly cool. In real life, make sure you arent triggering your places automatic sprinkling system. It will typically be linked to making an automatic call to firefighting department, and their visits are kind of expensive. Yes, I am speaking from real life experience. That goes to the Aasimar.
Cocktail number 3: Autumn forest
Using a combination of his blood (reddish), mead (yellow), absinthe and champagne (the sparkling makes the cocktail move on its own, making it seem more alive), Alexandr creates a wild looking confection looking like an assembly of autumnal colors (in real life, use red wine instead of blood, fanta is ok for yellow and also sparkles, Absinthe is to have some green, dont go overboard with it, the cocktail, in the Absinthe version, has a lot of oomph). That goes to the half elf.
For himself: Ghost in the shell
Take large icecube, drill hole in it but so that the ice cube is not drilled through. Pour Hard clear liquour such as Vodka (Alexandr obvious prefernce) into ice cube hole. Close hole with some more ice. Put ice cube in relaively standard white Russian.
He is presumably getting disrobed as he makes them (takes them 5 minutes), trying to teach them the cocktail names in English, being quite enthusiastic and adorable as he does so.
A good ten minutes has gone by... no sign of Alexandr.
The sword relays in a sultry female voice, "Last time I was there was a few years ago. There was golem, gargoyles, hordes of basic undead, vampires, morghrs, and the cultists of the Reaper."
"So, an army between him and us and another army in his fortress. Good thing we've been invited." Stratton says, sarcasm dripping from his tongue. More seriously, he adds "I think we likely need to send out a bit of a search party at this point. Hopefully Alexandr hasn't got up to his neck in trouble."
Zaidel checks himself mentally. "I have no arcane or divine means ready to find our wayward Russian. So we can spread out and search for him the old way", the caydenite offers.
Guys I am totally fine. There are people who would pay good money to be in my position. Just conducting diplomacy.
Ideally, we find Alexandr after the castle with several healing vampire bites with the stupidiest smile on your face!
He shifts to have a wolf's face and white fur bristles into existence on his form. "I will track him down, stay here with the others. You know I move fastest on my own."
About a round passes before the form shifts to that of a human, Matthew to be precise. He asks, [b]"You sticking around here for the night?
Hej boss, just engaging in some diplomacy. Did you know my blood can turn vampires tipsy and relaxed? Please dont attack them, they are faily friendly. Can I offer you a drink?
He mixes Matthew a Valiant defender
A strong drink only applicable for the strongest of people. An intricate mix of Vodka, Tekila and Absinth puts a challenge to even the toughest, but the taste is incredibly, as the various tonics, with a bit of worchestersauce combine into an incredibly aroma.
So ladies, we all agree that the current boss of the place is like, a suboptimal leadership choice who cant even suck properly? He asks the ladies.
"Just as soon as Matthew returns from looking for Alexandr, we should probably move that way." Stratton agrees.
"Just as soon as Matthew returns from looking for Alexandr, we should probably move that way." Stratton agrees.
"Yeah", Zaidel said mournfully. "Cayden, I hope Alexandr's okay."
He returns alone. He tells the group, "Alexandr is having relations and conducting some diplomacy. He will catch up to us when he is done. Shall we heaf off now?"
He takes lead keeping the group in sight. A few undead appear from the mists and are easily dispatched. He looks in on an alley and yells, "Run! There is a big one here!"
The satyr gallops quickly behind the feral warden, hand on his holy symbol.
Her falchion is drawn and in her hand, but at the order she quickly moved forward following Zaidel.
Angelica has her bow out with an arrow and a light spell on the arrowhead. She follows.
Stratton rushes forward, grip firmly on Lady Black, eyes peeled for hidden dangers, but ready to test her against something dangerous.
The group quickly advances and within an hour you come to a main street that is easily 100 feet wide. There is a red carpet laying in the middle of the road.
"Wow. He actually laid out the red carpet for us", Zaidel said with astonishment.
Did I actually get some form of verbal or telepathic communication going?
The red carpet does lead towards the Black Spire. You think this road is a direct line to it. You can see the Black Spire but the ground is misty or foggy.
The carpet is magical it has multiple spells upon it.
Istha The Big man says
Alexandr the half elf answers, almost drawing him into a dance
Alexandr draws her into an embrace as well, performing a tango with far more accuracy and grace then he ever managed in life, his strength is easily able to make her seemingly fly across the improvised dance floor, he feels weird at first, as the music is only in his own mind, but as she gently buries her head in his neck, they actually become truely synchronized. The dance is wonderfull, and quite erotic, and Ishta smile at him.
Can you hear me, Bloodbringer?
A voice says in his head.
Zaidel steps on the carpet, and his anxiety about being in a necropolis drifts away. The satyr points out the honor guards to the others.
"Is it just me or are you guys getting major winkle guard vibes here?"
The cleric starts to sing under his breath. "OH-WE-OH! OOOH-UM! OH-WE-OH! OOOH-UM! OH-WE-OH! OOOH-UM!"
Zaidel nods to himself. "Well, Jean, if he does have a golden toilet seat, you called it; it's yours!"
The other vampires wait their turn at the dancing with their walking bar.
The group continues on the carpet and soon see a few zombies emerge from the nearby inn and stumble forward at the flesh they smell. The section of guards nearest them move forward and slice down the feral zombies, sheath their weapons and return to the line.
It takes about a half hour to get to the Black Spire. But first you see there is a massive garrison, gate, and wall protecting the Black Spire. Nothing living or undead seem to be within the gate but there are many bodies in different levels of decay that have been discarded here. You can see many red glowing pairs of eyes looking down upon you.
Beyond the wall it is clean and has many fruit bearing trees in the massive courtyard. Following the carpet you get to the Black Spire a few minutes later.
It takes about a half hour to get to the Black Spire. But first you see there is a massive garrison, gate, and wall protecting the Black Spire. Nothing living or undead seem to be within the gate but there are many bodies in different levels of decay that have been discarded here. You can see many red glowing pairs of eyes looking down upon you.
"Real 'Belly-of-the-beast' shît going on here", Zaidel mused aloud. "Stay alert."
Beyond the wall it is clean and has many fruit bearing trees in the massive courtyard. Following the carpet you get to the Black Spire a few minutes later.
"Well, we know how he feeds himself in a necropolis", the satyr shrugged.
"Be wary, I've been told he is a poisoner as well as a necromancer." Stratton adds, gloomily. He keeps his eyes peeled for traps, the hairs on the back of his neck not letting him relax despite the "warm" welcome.
Yeah I can, can we talk telepathically? What is actually going on here because I dont know. The big boss of this area seems a bit weird?
The previous lord was one of our kind, the new one is indeed... weird, to say the least, who was the werewolf?
My boss kind off? Pretty powerful follower of Cayden
The thiefling-vampire gives Alexandr a toothy smile, quickly bites his neck, Alexandr starts hearing... Power Metal?
You do like music dont you? Alexandr He hears a considerably more confident voice in his head
I am surprised power metal is a thing here
Eh, I come from the Abyss area, and did a bunch of fighting with the Valhalla before I settled down here, lets see how you fare in a moshpit, walking blood bar.
Alexandr gets the idea hat she is pretty strong, and definitly on the dominant side, but certainly holds his own. She does however get him into a pretty good but not unpleseant hold. Which he gets out of by doubling his size via his bloodrage.
Wait, you can double your size as well as your likely blood pool?
My weight actually increases by a factor of 8, I lack the medical knowledge to assess what exactly that means in terms of bloodpool
You are probably lucky that our resident mad scientist vampireress is not here or there would be "FOR SCIENCEING" going on. Lets see what our Aasimar princess has in store for you, something from your country about swans I guess?
The Aasimar vampire moves last, casting some spell like ability gracefully and...
Literally hearing Tchaikovsky, not in his mind but for real.
S~&%, I have only actually seen this once as a kid.
He hears to Vampiresses giggling in his mind
Ill help! The half elf vampire offers,concentrating. Alexandr sees the silhuette of him, moving exactly like a male Bolshoi Ballet dancer.
How do you know?
Actually, you know, but its actually easier to access other peoples memories telepahtically then your own, kind of like, cutting hair?
He dances, and actually pulls it off. Although he is temporarily confused, as the lithe vampires descends upon him after the lift, pulling him into a tight embrace, with the silky white robe she had put on while waiting wrapping around him.
You are actually civilized and cultured, I approve He hears a third, aristocratic voice.
I am happy you approve
A bolt of pleasure interrupted him as her fangs pierce his neck
That feels really good...
Dont worry, I will neither injure let alone kill you. That would be most rude and uncouth, almost like stuff the much unwanted new boss would do
Entering the Black Spire through the massive front doors, that are easily 80 feet tall, you find yourself in opulence. The hall is likely 200 feet tall and 400 feet wide. There are columns about 50 feet from you on both sides. Gold filigree is upon the columns and many of the frames of artwork. There is a small imp maybe a deformed and stunted goblin waiting for you. Once you walk up it glumly states, "Welcome to the Black Spire. His majesty Sir Issel VanGorbbin graciously waits within the feasthall." The small creature slowly walks forward not worrying about speed. If you follow it, it waves its hand and the next door opens, another 80 foot monstrosity.
Beyond the door you hear music, merry making, and many folk partying. Many of them slow down or stop to see who the new guests are and the host lifts his arms excitedly into the air. Magically channeled to the volume of a loudspeaker, he states excitedly, "Our honored guests have arrived. Do make them feel welcomed." He then sits down continuing his previous conversation without being magically enhanced.
Many of the folk come towards you and look you over. Some introduce themselves but most keep a healthy distance from you. A female halfling states and asks, "I am Opal. I will be your personal servant. What are your names again? I don't want to pronounce them wrong. If you think you need more service please let me know and I can get some extra help."
Entering the Black Spire and entering the hall she whispers to Stratton, "Oh that's good. Those golems are gone. Oh and look the giants have left too."
Many of the folk come towards you and look you over. Some introduce themselves but most keep a healthy distance from you. A female halfling states and asks, "I am Opal. I will be your personal servant. What are your names again? I don't want to pronounce them wrong. If you think you need more service please let me know and I can get some extra help."
Zaidel bends down to greet the halfing. "Hello, Opal. I am Zaidel. How are you?"
So the boss is named Issel Van Gorbbin, and is daft enough to have both "Sir" and "His Majesty" as titles? I played enough crusader kings to know that this is not how it works. Alexandr asks, displaying a surprising degree of multitasking.
Tell me about it, he actually disbanded the Vampire Maid unit, which we used to be, and hired like, goblins, halflings and an imp instead The thiefling answers, looking quizzically at the Aasimar Vampire who is currently semi grappling Alexandr.
Let me guess, you were the Vampire Maid unit?
Me and Ishta yes, princess over on your neck was the Vampire princess possible redeemable love interest or something THe thieflings answers merrily.
Wait, so she has a clear claim on the throne so to speak?
I do indeedThe Aasimar pauses between bites
Hick She adds getting increasingly tipsy.
Are you getting drunk of my blood?
Nonsense I am completely sober! How could a noble Vampiress like me even get drunk!
My blood is highly alcoholic, has a sizeable adamantine content, and I am a mutagen abuser?
I shall grant some of it to my lesser assistants!
Alexandr is surprised as she casually throws him and the two other vampiresses. And even more surprise as they managed to catch him.
Good thing I didnt enlarge out of reflex
Better thing you are out of your armor, NOM The thiefling takes a bite.
Yeap, I am getting drunk, Alex, your the best mortal who walked in here since Ickface Mc Goreboner became king. She states
So Alexandr thinks, Do I get the Ladies drunk enough to join us in overthrowing Ickface Mc Goreboner?
I am sober enough to hear you The half elfs vampire speaks in his mind
But I am probably ok with this, if it goes wrong, we want refuge whereever you come from.
Reasonable, do yuo have any kind of visual or mode of transport to the audience hall?
Maybe?
"Probably as unimpressed by this new guy as your were." Stratton quietly replies to Lady Black.
"Good day Opal. I am Stratton." he simply introduces himself to Opal, before moving further into the hall. Speaking towards their host, he says "Thank you for your kind invitation, and pulling out the stops for us. Zaidel tells us you've been calling him, which means you have some familiarity with the technology of other worlds. May I ask, are you a Chosen?"
The satyr shakes his head. "I don't think that was her, Stratton."
Energetically she responds, "Hellow Zaidel, it is nice to meet you. Is there something I could get you? Just ask!"
a side door opens up and you see Alexandr walk forward with the help of two scantily clad females. A third follows and behind her are several stooped figures that are carrying pieces of armor.
Stratton likely waits to ask his words until he is within earshot of the host. The host responds in kind, "The pleasure is all mine! We haven't had many reasons to throw a party. With such willing guests how could I say no to my children." He does lift up his own cell phone at the mention and comments on it, "My personal assistant, includes scrying, and finding living in my town. Yes, yes, indeed I was a Chosen. Though now with being a liche I have lost my Chosen abilities and the title."
The satyr notices the return of his new Russian friend. "Alexandr! you made it! ..With new friends! Matt said you were on a diplomatic sidequest. Everything okay?"
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Zaidel moves forward. "Hello, Sir Issel VanGorbbin. I am Zaidel The Benevolent, Easier of Pain. Or did you know that already?"
"So? What lichdom forced upon you or was it your choice?"
Most vampires are powerless in the sun and burn in a matter of seconds if not covered by a shadow. You get the feeling like these ladies have much more up their sleeves.
Their natural armor is on par with scales.
Vampire (CR +2)
Pathfinder RPG Bestiary pg. 1
Acquired/Inherited Template Acquired
Simple Template No
Usable with Summons No
Creating a Vampire
“Vampire” is an acquired template that can be added to any living creature with 5 or more Hit Dice (referred to hereafter as the base creature). Most vampires were once humanoids, fey, or monstrous humanoids. A vampire uses the base creature’s stats and abilities except as noted here.
CR: Same as the base creature + 2.
AL: Any evil.
Type: The creature’s type changes to undead (augmented). Do not recalculate class Hit Dice, BAB, or saves.
Senses: A vampire gains darkvision 60 ft.
Armor Class: Natural armor improves by +6.
Hit Dice: Change all racial Hit Dice to d8s. Class Hit Dice are unaffected. As undead, vampires use their Charisma modifier to determine bonus hit points (instead of Constitution).
Defensive Abilities: A vampire gains channel resistance +4, DR 10/magic and silver, and resistance to cold 10 and electricity 10, in addition to all of the defensive abilities granted by the undead type. A vampire also gains fast healing 5. If reduced to 0 hit points in combat, a vampire assumes gaseous form (see below) and attempts to escape. It must reach its coffin home within 2 hours or be utterly destroyed. (It can normally travel up to 9 miles in 2 hours.) Additional damage dealt to a vampire forced into gaseous form has no effect. Once at rest, the vampire is helpless. It regains 1 hit point after 1 hour, then is no longer helpless and resumes healing at the rate of 5 hit points per round.
Weaknesses: Vampires cannot tolerate the strong odor of garlic and will not enter an area laced with it. Similarly, they recoil from mirrors or strongly presented holy symbols. These things don’t harm the vampire—they merely keep it at bay. A recoiling vampire must stay at least 5 feet away from the mirror or holy symbol and cannot touch or make melee attacks against that creature. Holding a vampire at bay takes a standard action. After 1 round, a vampire can overcome its revulsion of the object and function normally each round it makes a DC 25 Will save.
Vampires cannot enter a private home or dwelling unless invited in by someone with the authority to do so.
Reducing a vampire’s hit points to 0 or lower incapacitates it but doesn’t always destroy it (see fast healing). However, certain attacks can slay vampires. Exposing any vampire to direct sunlight staggers it on the first round of exposure and destroys it utterly on the second consecutive round of exposure if it does not escape. Each round of immersion in running water inflicts damage on a vampire equal to one-third of its maximum hit points—a vampire reduced to 0 hit points in this manner is destroyed. Driving a wooden stake through a helpless vampire’s heart instantly slays it (this is a full-round action). However, it returns to life if the stake is removed, unless the head is also severed and anointed with holy water.
Speed: Same as the base creature. If the base creature has a swim speed, the vampire is not unduly harmed by running water.
Melee: A vampire gains a slam attack if the base creature didn’t have one. Damage for the slam depends on the vampire’s size (see Natural Attacks). Its slam also causes energy drain (see below). Its natural weapons are treated as magic weapons for the purpose of overcoming damage reduction.
Special Attacks: A vampire gains several special attacks. Save DCs are equal to 10 + 1/2 vampire’s HD + vampire’s Cha modifier unless otherwise noted.
Blood Drain (Su): A vampire can suck blood from a grappled opponent; if the vampire establishes or maintains a pin, it drains blood, dealing 1d4 points of Constitution damage. The vampire heals 5 hit points or gains 5 temporary hit points for 1 hour (up to a maximum number of temporary hit points equal to its full normal hit points) each round it drains blood.
Children of the Night (Su): Once per day, a vampire can call forth 1d6+1 rat swarms, 1d4+1 bat swarms, or 2d6 wolves as a standard action. (If the base creature is not terrestrial, this power might summon other creatures of similar power.) These creatures arrive in 2d6 rounds and serve the vampire for up to 1 hour.
Create Spawn (Su): A vampire can create spawn out of those it slays with blood drain or energy drain, provided that the slain creature is of the same creature type as the vampire’s base creature type. The victim rises from death as a vampire in 1d4 days. This vampire is under the command of the vampire that created it, and remains enslaved until its master’s destruction. A vampire may have enslaved spawn totaling no more than twice its own Hit Dice; any spawn it creates that would exceed this limit become free-willed undead. A vampire may free an enslaved spawn in order to enslave a new spawn, but once freed, a vampire or vampire spawn cannot be enslaved again.
Dominate (Su): A vampire can crush a humanoid opponent’s will as a standard action. Anyone the vampire targets must succeed on a Will save or fall instantly under the vampire’s influence, as though by a dominate person spell (caster level 12th). The ability has a range of 30 feet. At the GM’s discretion, some vampires might be able to affect different creature types with this power.
Energy Drain (Su): A creature hit by a vampire’s slam (or other natural weapon) gains two negative levels. This ability only triggers once per round, regardless of the number of attacks a vampire makes.
Special Qualities: A vampire gains the following.
Change Shape (Su): A vampire can use change shape to assume the form of a dire bat or wolf, as beast shape II.
Gaseous Form (Su): As a standard action, a vampire can assume gaseous form at will (caster level 5th), but it can remain gaseous indefinitely and has a fly speed of 20 feet with perfect maneuverability.
Shadowless (Ex): A vampire casts no shadows and shows no reflection in a mirror.
Spider Climb (Ex): A vampire can climb sheer surfaces as though under the effects of a spider climb spell.
Ability Scores Str +6, Dex +4, Int +2, Wis +2, Cha +4. As an undead creature, a vampire has no Constitution score it calculates hp using CHA.
Skills Vampires gain a +8 racial bonus on Bluff, Perception, Sense Motive, and Stealth checks.
Feats Vampires gain Alertness, Combat Reflexes, Dodge, Improved Initiative, Lightning Reflexes, and Toughness as bonus feats.
The host shrugs letting you determine which is true. As if it is no big thing he states, "I chose to become a liche, so much more power than being a vampire."
You don't think he is a liche, that was an obvious lie and supported by your sources.
As he sees Alexandr and the females his attitude gets a bit sour.
Where ever he walks he gets a 30 foot buffer. So walking to the left pushes a lot of them towards the walls.
He tries a few of the left behind drinks and food. He acts like he is dying but then stands up mocking the poison.
Walking by Zaidel he whispers, "What a load of crock, channel when you are ready to party!" While stating this he draws his falchion and stands ready beside Zaidel.
Then there is a realization that crosses his face, he absently says, "It's Dumbluck Silverwhistle... and he is still a Chosen." He shouts,
He drops to the floor grasping his temples with the palms of his hands and struggles to get out, "No... it's worse... his ability has been turned... profane... it has grown into something malovelent."
He begins to laugh, picks up his falchion and rises, in a dark voice he replies, "So that is your game... I will see it and raise you!"
The blue screen before him states:
You are sacrificing Phoenix Fire's Blessing to attain profane wish: Supreme Vampire Lord. Please confirm your choice.
Yes/No
As he selects Yes the blue screen turns red and states:
*******Urgent********
*******Notification********
This is a permanent change until your next WISH. Are you sure you want to sacrifice Phoenix Fire's Blessing to attain profane wish: Supreme Vampire Lord?
Yes/No
After he reads the red screen he nods and clicks Yes unless someone yells at him not too.
Due to your Sublime nature you can't become an undead, such as a vampire.
The system is changing the parameters of the wish that will work with you.
You have gained the wish: Supreme Lightning Werewolf Lord.
Enjoy your new abilities, good luck with your fight!
After the massive channel and he regains his breath the light dims as he thanks Delman, "Thanks Delman for use of your obliteration blast!" His hair is glowing charged with electricity. He is large right now and his entire form is covered in silver fur, after all he is a werewolf in his hybrid form.
In a deep guttural voice he states, With that said he charges forward stepping through the hosts body and he quickly climbs the stairs. The undead flee before him.
The host raises his cup to Matthew! He calmy and graciously states, "Ah yes... it is good to see you again Silverback! Tsk tsk tsk, you haven't learned from last time. You walked in willingly with no mental defenses in place not even a protection from evil spell. Good luck casting it now. Shall my children feed or shall I get involved? Hmmm what will it be?"
Upon Matthew's laugh he groans, "No, you can't... there is no way you resisted me! How is this possible?"
Upon Matthew accepting the new wish, a stream of pure daylight bursts through the Black Spire, likely doing severe structural damage. It falls upon Matthew and he begins to glow until it would be blinding to keep looking at him. The party has stopped and many try to flee to the cover of darkness behind columns. Each of you feel a part of your essence being pulled into the light. Then in a massive channel any undead within 100 feet of Matthew are turned to ash, minus his new Vampire friends due to selective channeling. The host writhes in pain turning to ash. If you are caught in the blast you may expend one channel in order to make a domino effect of cascading channels.