Homo Desmodontiae

General
Homo Desmodontinae are Universe 47's "Vampires". They are seldom actually called "Vampires" as the word, understandably, has negative connotations.

Homo Desmodontinae are born out of ritual. A human looking to become one must be prepared to depart with their Soul. They also lose three important elements of themselves: their Shadow, their Image and their Reflection. In return they get a variety of new abilities, accompanied by a variety of weaknesses.

Many Homo Desmodontinae will adopt a singular name. This is believed to be because of their ritual. Each Homo Desmodontinae has to recite a code as they surrender their soul:

In the name of (current ruling god of the Underworld)

In the name of hunger

In the name of (most important aspect of life for you)

In the name of (your chosen name)

I pledge my eternal soul

And hope the fates take mercy

Powers
Homo Desmodontinae have a wide variety of powers. They all appear to have enhanced speed when running regularly though they are significantly faster when they use a Speed Jump. They can plan about five stops before instigating the Jump and then Jump, hitting them all in a second. The upper limit of this power has not yet been seen.

They seem to have increased strength, as seen when Briggs lifts Jonathan’s lifeless body with a single hand. (IDT Season 1, Episode 2)

They appear to have enhanced senses. At the very least, Briggs was able to sense that the Dark Lord was coming. It is possible Vampires can simply sense other Vampires.

They heal at a significantly faster rate than regular Humans, as seen when Brigg’s scar healed in his fight with Vincent. (IDT Season 1, Episode 1)

Weaknesses
Homo Desmodontinae have many weaknesses. They are undead, thus they cannot generate life-force. All beings need life-force to survive, thus Homo Desmodontinae are equipped with incredibly sharp fangs to bite into living things and drain their blood (which contains life-force). While this may sound like a positive, they need to consume life-force on a regular basis or else they will re-die.

Garlic cloves (and similar vegetables) absorb life-force. While living beings can simply grow this back, Homo Desmodontinae are undead and so are forced to stay away from the stuff.

Due to Homo Desmodontinae not having Shadows, they are incredibly sensitive to sunlight, if exposed to sunlight for long enough, they will burn to a crisp. Though this can be avoided with potions. Alternatively, a Homo Desmodontinae can live in places like the UnderCities where the sunlight is artificial.

Due to an ancient disagreement between deities, Homo Desmodontinae cannot cross running water or enter a building uninvited. The explanation for this thus far has been pretty vague.

Appearances

 * IDT Season 1 Episode _

Known Homo Desmodontinae

 * Cindy (Brunwhilder)
 * Briggs
 * Vincent
 * The Dark Lord