Vampire Spawn

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In the Dungeons and Dragons fantasy role-playing game, the vampire spawn is an undead creature created when a vampire slays a mortal in a way other than with its bite. Vampire spawn look much the way they did in life (they are usually humanoids), except with hardened features and a predatory look. They also have greyer skin.

Vampire spawn are similar in their habits to vampires, being evil creatures drawn to their graves and coffins. They are much more brutish, stupid and physically strong than vampires; however, they are more intelligent then the average human. They attack by hammering opponents against walls, punching them (they have inhuman strength), and tearing out their limbs. They can both energy drain, and suck the blood with a bite. The mere gaze of them drains the victim of confidence, courage, energy, hope and joy. Vampire spawn have the ability to assume a gaseous form. They can also climb upon walls in the manner of a spider. Vampire spawn are, however, also vulnerable to all normal attacks and spells which repel vampires.

Vampire spawn speak Common. They can be of any evil alignment.

[edit] References

• Williams, Skip, Jonathan Tweet, and Monte Cook. Monster Manual (Wizards of the Coast, 2000).