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Vampire Frame — Description

Though the Church would be loathe to accept such a thing, there are plenty of overdoses who do not fall to madness. The likes of vampires and zombies especially, whose transformation leaves room for their mind. As long as they do not indulge and sacrifice their ideals, there are those who can continue on despite their altered flesh. In places controlled by the Church, this is not allowed, but despite their far reach, there are still towns and cities that are not fully sworn to them. Here, it is more likely for these overdoses to continue on, but only if they do not pose a threat. While this life still has its dangers, and plenty of people still unaccepting of them, a life can still be had nonetheless. There are just new challenges and different lifestyles that need to be adopted to make it all work.
Now a writhing nest of organs and veins, vampires find themselves in a vulnerable position. They are creatures born of speed and ambush, a lifestyle where battles are won in a single moment, and one solid blow can mean certain death. Having your body be exposed organs makes one a bit fragile, even making sunlight painful to them. However, they have learned to make do. Vampires will adapt their lifestyle to center around the night, and if day time is required, they remain indoors. In bustling outer cities with a strong night life, vampires would be ones to help run it. Special clothing and coverings are fashioned to help hide and protect their new bodies, and often vampires band together for strength in numbers. For creatures labeled as monstrous and cruel, they are certainly vulnerable and cautious when things don't align with their strengths.
In some cases, mainly for those with proper support and funds, bone-bile constructs may be used to aid vampires. Bone-bile prosthetics do not work, as the vampire body produces zero Black Bile. However, a specially made construct can do the job. Have it programmed with basic actions and designed to accept commands, and one can create a crude skeleton for a vampire to pilot. Most designs have a container filled with Blood for them to rest in, keeping the organs moist and healthy while also curbing their thirst. Some businesses that rely on bone-bile constructs for heavy lifting and work have started using designs like these where a vampire can oversee them. This helps give the ridged creations a creative mind to help guide them, and allow them to perform more complicated duties than normal.
For vampires who do possess such elaborate construct suits, there have been a few spotted that will actually have their frame wear basic garbs. Like large cloaks and robes, things that hide their bony false body. With such garments, a vampire could almost pass as a normal person, though a bit big and bulky. Such efforts to go through for this illusion shows that despite how monstrous some folk may appear, there are those out there that simply want to fit in.
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