Message no. 1

From:	GR DIRK KENNETH W <DIRKKENN@***.ISU.EDU>
Subject:	Thoughts on dragons (DVV)
Date:	Wed, 3 May 1995 13:51:10 MST

VAMPIRIC DRAGON
Draco Sanguisuga (Orientalis/Occidantalis)

Identification: At first glance this dracoform looks like that
of a normal dragon (assuming lighting conditions are poor).
Closer examination reveals that its once sparkling scales have
taken on a dull sheen, and that a thin white film covers them.
A slight odor of decay will often eminate.
Parabiologists have concluded that this dracoform is not
a separate species but is instead infected by DVV (Dracoform
Vampiric Virus) which has strange similarities to HMHVV.
Only the eastern and western dragon subspecies have been infected.
It is yet uncertain whether the feathered serpents are immune.

Magic Capability: All vampiric dragons have magic resistance.
None are known to cast spells. It is hypothesized that the virus
strips these creatures of their magical ability.

Habits: These creatures are nocturnal and only hunt at night.
They have a strong hatred of normal dragons and will often plot
to infect other dragons with the virus.
Vampiric dragons lair in dark underground caves often guarded
by creatures they have enslaved.

Economic Value: Vampiric dragons hate and are hated by other
dragons. Lofwyr the great western dragon has place a large
bounty for the death of any of these creatures.

Commentary: These creatures take extreme delight out of suffering
of their prey. Often, they will play cat and mouse games. Some
scientists believe that the virus causes mental instability in
the creatures, but this in not yet proven.

STATS
Bod Quick Strength Char Int Will Essence Reaction
* * * *-1 * 12 12+2D6 7+3D6

*=as normal for dragon of previous type (Western or Eastern)

Powers: Enhanced Senses (as normal dragon), Compulsion (LOS),
Venom (on claws), Essence drain (perminant or temporary),
Fear (LOS), Regeneration, Immunity to normal weapons, Immunity
to age, Immunity to pathogens, Partial immunity to Poisons,
Magic Resistance

Weaknesses: Allergy (Sunlight, Extreme), Allergy (Silver, Severe),
Essence loss (at a rate of 1 point per 1D6+1 months).

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