Category:Vryloka

"Never be in the company of anyone with whom you would not want to die. Enemies strengthen you; allies weaken."

- Queen Delhalla

At a Glance
Once a clan of human barbarians who sought to increase their prowess through shamanistic magic, the Vryloka were forced down a dark path to prevent their extinction. Warring against sub-thermal storms and the forces of "The Black Talon", the Vryloka delved into forbidden blood magic to escape death -- forever transforming their tribe into living vampires blessed with great power, but without the overwhelming hunger of undeath.

A warlike, triumphant race, they rarely lose -- and they know it. Led by the brilliant and strategic Queen Delhalla, the Vryloka have endured every hardship thrown at them and seek to expand their dominion through strategic planning and bloodthirsty cunning. Feared by the people of The Western Peaks some Vryloka will integrate themselves into small towns, feeding on their people whilst hiding their identity as a blood-drinker. Others have given up their feasting on the living and instead choose to prey on cattle and other large beasts.

In the dark, fewer things are more terrifying than a Vryloka's bloody grin. They are rarely trusted by other races out of unabashed fear.

Racial Traits

 * Ability Score Increase: Vryloka add 2 to their Constitution Score. and 1 to their Charisma OR Strength Score (Vryloka are either unnaturally attractive or strong and monstrous).
 * Age: A Vryloka are extremely long lived due to their reliance on blood magic to extend their lives. It is not uncommon for a Vryloka to live 300 years or more. A Vryloka who has surpassed 300 years of age is regarded with respectful contempt by their kin, having proved their cunning in life and battle and therefore being a rival.
 * Alignment: Vryloka tend to be Chaotic or Lawful Evil.
 * Darkvision: From a lifetime of hiding in the dark, wintery mountains of the Western Peaks, Vryloka gain Darkvision out to 60 feet.
 * Size: Vryloka are Medium sized.
 * Speed: Vryloka have a base speed of 30 Feet.
 * Languages: Vryloka speak Common.
 * Tomb-Tainted Soul: A Vryloka is touched by blood magic. They gain resistance (-50%) to Necrotic Damage.
 * Blood Gaze: Vryloka have advantage on Attack Rolls and Wisdom (Perception) rolls when they, their target, or the object they are attempting to see is located in darkness or is covered in blood.
 * Bite: A Vryloka may use this ability on a humanoid, giant, or beast that they have successfully grappled, or which is otherwise restrained, incapacitated, or willing. This is a melee attack in which the Vryloka is proficient. The Vryloka deals 2d4+Str piercing damage. The Vryloka recovers HP equal to 1d4+Str damage dealt. The Bite damage increases by 1d4 at level 5 (3d4), level 11 (4d4), and level 17 (5d4). They must complete a long rest before they can use this ability again.
 * Bewitching Gaze: A Vryloka may use the friends cantrip on anyone they make eye contact with once per encounter.