Races

[Headmistress Kirova]

Dhampir

* Half-human, half-vampire species. Usually born from Moroi and human parents however even when Dhampir’s mate with Moroi the resulting child will always be a Dhampir, only half vampire.
* The majority of male Dhampir’s train to become guardians but many women alternatively choose to have children. These women usually come together and live in communes, like Dimitri’s mother.
* Many Dhampir women are cruelly named blood whores. Dhampir men and women are unable to procreate and so Dhampir women rely on Moroi men (who usually use Dhampir’s for sex) for children. Many women allow the Moroi to drink from them whilst having sex – which is where the term blood whore comes from, this act is regarded as disgraceful to many Dhampir and Moroi alike.
* Dhampir enjoy better senses than humans like sight and strength, they are not bothered by sunlight and don’t need to survive off blood. Their genetic makeup make them perfect choices for Moroi guardians.
* From an early age Dhampir’s are taught to believe that they should protect the Moroi above anything else. They come first.
* For reasons unknown animals don’t like Dhampir’s and like the cat in Vampire Academy usually give Dhampir’s a wide berth.

Moroi

* There are twelve royal Moroi families. Lissa, Christian and Adrian are part of a royal family.
* Moroi are mortal vampires who can eat food but need human blood too survive – though they never kill, instead they rely on feeders. If a Moroi kills whilst feeding he/she would loose his/her magic and turn Strigoi. Since magic is alive and Strigoi aren’t it’s impossible for them to wield it.
* Although they have the ability to fight, their reliance on their guardians has rendered them practically useless – although many Moroi (like Tasha Ozera) want Moroi to use their magic offensively again and stand beside their guardians.
* The sun is uncomfortable and painful for them but unlike the Strigoi they won’t burn in the sun.
* Moroi are gifted with magic and they normally specialize in one elemental power; air, water (Mia), fire (Christian) and spirit (Lissa & Adrian). No matter what their element most Moroi can use compulsion, although they are taught not too. Spirit users tend to be stronger users of compulsion.
* Moroi men are often seen as sexual predators towards Dhampir women, and like Dimitr’s father they often treat their Dhampir lovers very unkindly. Many of them never know their children.

Strigoi

* Strigoi are humans, Moroi and Dhampirs that have either been turned or have chosen immortality over life. When turned Strigoi totally loose their humanity and become blood thirsty creatures.
* Strigoi are inhumanly fast and strong. They rely solely on blood and always kill for it. Moroi blood makes them stronger which is why they hunt them.
* Sunlight is very harmful to Strigoi and if they are exposed for too long they will burn (not sparkle =]). Silver stakes (which have been charmed with all four Moroi elements) are also lethal to Strigoi, only a blow to the heart or decapitation will kill them but a scratch with a silver stake will harm the Strigoi enough to give the Guardian chance to stake it.
* Although not harmful to Strigoi, Wards, charged with magic will keep Strigoi from entering a dwelling.
* In most cases Strigoi are unable to travel in large groups – or so the Moroi believe. Evidence in Frostbite and later books suggests that Strigoi are learning how to hunt in large groups…