#temp's lore

“His tone is soft and alluring, pretty on the ears. A song that lowers defenses and speaks to the heart rather than the mind. It’s an invitation instead of a mandate.”

•°•°•

Though most vampires are naturally charming, they may be graced with an ability to better attract their prey. Either by sight, smell, or sound, they tend to play mind tricks in order to ease mortals into a sense of safety. Or simply lower their guard.

Although there are a few considered invasive, there is one Sanguine Blessing that merely entices: Songbird.

Songbird (not to be confused with Siren):

There are many factors that go into the use of Songbird, from the words, the tone, even the rhythm of how the vampire speaks. This Blessing utilizes sound and its properties to better appeal to the prey's emotions.

Often it is underestimated because of its complexity and rarity, but because it's so deadly is the reason why it is an uncommon Blessing. While Siren simply forces the target to act against their will, Songbird can play into the emotions to persuade or manipulate. In other words, brainwashing.

Even the First realized early on that Songbird was a dangerous ability to have, as its effects are everlasting and most times permanent. Initially, a Sanguine Blessing was passed down to fledglings by a feeding of the master's blood. But by modification via arcane magic, the traits of the fledgling now play a factor instead. Fledglings that gain Songbird are placed under discipline and training for their first five years.

(See Sanguine Blessings on pg. V.22|929)

*Excerpt from the Modern Bestiary

first | prev | next

Masterlist

PSA