The Vampires are a race of living dead creatures that feed on the blood of the living. They are quite strong and ruthless. Mercy is not in their vocabulary. They possess many powers, both natural and supernatural. They have weaknesses, but finding an opportunity to use them against them can be a lesson in frustration and futility. They are stealthy, quick and smart. Currently they are the ruling class of Fifth-Earth and if you see one, you generally have already been bitten and will serve them until you expire.