Shinda-kisu
| Name | Shinda-kisu |
| Race | Undead |
| Type | Vampire |
| Faction | Nightbred |
| Premiere | Desideratum: Blood Bonds |
| Relative(s) | None Applicable |
Vampires are a type of undead monster in the Anaxverse. As seen in the novel, Desideratum: Blood Bonds, vampires in the Anaxverse are collectively known as the Nightbred. Nuit’s corruption of human blood works similarly, to some degree, as that of other demons from the Outer Darkness. Being a goddess more aligned with the night and death, her minions walk a line between the living and the dead. However, while her curse affects the spirit and is spiritual in essence, blood is a physical corporeal substance native to the Physical World. Like all genetic material in the chaotic material plane, every time a vampire forms, there stands a chance for mutation within their strain. Oftentimes, on these rare occurrences, the afflicted vampire obtains a singularly useful ability- perhaps to shape-shift or to sexually reproduce. In some cases, due to circumstances in a given area or population, a particular vampire strain might spread like wildfire. It could also be that people of certain descent and DNA might be more prone to become particularly affected by certain strains of vampirism due to their gnome.
The Shinda-kisu Strain or Shinda-kisu Vampires generally have alabaster white flesh and are the inspiration of the geisha appearance- including the males. Having first developed under the rule of the Tokugawa shogunate, their populations are mostly found in Japan. They have a feline grace and a tendency toward exaggerated movements. The shinda-kisu are often incredibly cordial and follow a strict behavioral code. When they feed, they do it by kissing the neck exactly three times. On the third time, they puncture the mortal and feast. They usually do their best to make it as enjoyable and painless as possible for their meals. In contrast to this, they are known for showing little or no emotions; however, if attacked, a shinda-kisu will dance, generally using a fan in one hand and their claws with the other. They coldly and methodically slice their victim until the attacker collapses from blood loss and pain. At that point, the approaching shinda-kisu kneels and kisses their necks the three times- sealing their fate.
