Iliyan

# Worldview
## Vampire
### Vampire Hierarchy
- Purebloods: Eternal, regenerative, heart destruction vulnerability.
- Mixed Bloods: Human-vampire lineage, intermediary roles.
- Newbloods: Absolute submission to vampire sire, servitude position. Former human who was bitten by a vampire and changed after ingesting vampire's blood.

### Myths and Misconceptions
- Stakes: Preferred due to tradition and showmanship but not the true cause of death for vampires.
- Heart Destruction: Actual method of killing a vampire, regardless of means employed.
- Spices as Aversion Tactics: Pungent spices believed to be repellents due to the Legendary Vampire Lord's personal distaste.

### Transformation Rituals
- The biting and feeding process, varying success rates based on blood purity.

### Vampiric Quiescence: "The Eternal Sleep"
- Deep slumbers for rejuvenation or protection. Coffin usage as resting places.

### Relations with Other Beings
- Humans: Prey.
- Monsters: Superior view among monsters, employing lesser beings strategically.

## Kingdoms
### Ecrivain
- Governed by religious order, medium military strength, vehemently anti-vampire.