Vampire Classes (v2 10)

Modern Mortum
Introduction
Modern Mortum introduces three new vampire basic classes and two advanced
classes. The goal was to provide a balanced vampire player character class complete
with feats and other options. These classes can be used in low FX to high FX
campaign worlds at your choosing. Whenever possible we try to offer generic options
that will be useable in virtually any modern or future timeframe.
Vampires have a wide variety of powers from literature, legend and created from
many other RPG products. What is collected here is a blend of legend, sci-fi and
original material.
1.0 Vampire Basics

Vampirism in the modern world is poorly understood. However, the vampires have
been hard at work attempting to unlock their own secrets. Only a few human
scientists have begun to uncover the truth and the rest of humanity still holds to the
myths surrounding vampirism, if they believe in vampires at all. However, the line of
what is, and is not, a vampire is somewhat at odds with the myths. Only the
vampires themselves have discovered the reality. What follows is a description of
what the vampires have discovered through their own research and experimentation.
Vampirism is an aggressive, parasitic virus that slowly takes over a humanoid host.
The virus itself becomes somewhat sentient and influences the behavior of the host.
The body’s tissue is slowly consumed and genetically altered to allow the virus to
take in sustenance (blood), protect the host and spread the virus. Through mental
discipline and certain medical techniques the virus can be “guided” in development.
Hosts without the means or desire to control the virus eventually are completely
consumed by it becoming more the like the rogue vampires of myth. But if
harnessed, vampires can control the virus and it’s alteration of the body, mind and
soul.
The vampire philosophers have developed the methods by which the virus is
controlled. Which methods are “best” is the source of many political battles within
the vampire society. These techniques break down in to three broad philosophies;
Mind, Body and Soul. Most vampires embrace more than one philosophy and many
attempt to blend the best of all three.
Regardless of path, all vampires share some traits.
 Need to consume blood in significant quantity

 Allergy to Sunlight / Ultraviolet rays
 Vastly reduced autonomic functioning (breathing, respiration, etc)
 Enhanced senses
 Vulnerable to specific compounds
The virus itself has the ability to enhance the bodies speed and strength, improve the
host’s resistance to damage, control the minds of humans or animals, hypnotize prey
and even shape the body in to new forms.
Cerebrum, Vitalis and Animus are the classes that correspond with the philosophies
of Mind, Body and Soul respectively. Each is a “basic” class. Each has access to a
select list of vampire talents and general vampire feats. Typically, a character isn’t
1
Modern Mortum
considered a full vampire until they have acquired 4 or more levels in vampire
classes.
Cerebrum characters focus on the development of the mental powers of the virus.
These vampires specialize in affecting the minds of humans (or humanoids) as well
as some animals. Lacking the physical strength of the Vitalis, the Cerebrum will
paralyze a foe first and then consume them. Cerebrum are the most “human”
appearing of the vampires. The Cerebrum typically keep a large circle of friends and
guards. They blend with night-life culture well.
The virus makes dramatic changes to the body in order to protect the host; thereby
extending the life of the virus. Vitalis characters encourage and enhance the
alteration of the body. Vitalis can be incredibly strong and preternaturally quick.
They are also nearly impervious to physical damage. These vampires display the
more monstrous physical traits; claws, exposed muscle tissue, powerful jaws, etc.
They are the warriors of the vampire society.
Most scientific minds argue that the vampires are nothing more than parasitic hosts;
victims of a virulent disease. But few can rationalize the powers of the Animus. The
virus itself is aware. It thinks, feels and desires. It compels the host. Animus
characters give in to the desires of the virus. According to them this is the true
expression of the virus and thus the true nature of the vampire. The Animus has no
desire to retain its humanity. This freedom allows them to completely change forms,
feed more aggressively and hide from mortals. Animus are hard to spot as they often
alter their true forms or simply go unseen. The Animus study the virus itself and
strive to discard their former humanity.
The vampire basic classes can be selected just as any other basic class. They are
usable as stand-alone classes or in conjunction with other basic classes from the core
rules. Vampire characters retain there Con scores and use Con normally. What
changes is their physiology. They eventually become inhuman and become an
irreversible mutation. In the end, they have entirely new organs, hardened skeletal
structures, enhanced muscle tissue and altered senses.
The Fall:
Vampirism is a blood borne virus. It propagates via blood to blood contact. Only the
blood of a character possessing 4 or more combined vampire levels can infect
another host. This can be accomplished by willingly consuming the blood of a
vampire or unwillingly by exposure to vampire blood. Some sects are known to
capture victims and inject them with infected blood.
A character can have up to 3 vampire levels in any of the three classes before they
“fall to darkness.” Upon acquiring the 4th level in a vampire class they can no longer
stand sunlight. A character with up to 3 levels of vampire classes is still considered
“living” and still retains its original racial type and benefits. When 4 levels of
combined vampire classes are obtained, the vampire loses all other racial benefits
and becomes racial type vampire.
Vampires can be hard to kill and the virus struggles desperately to survive. After 4 th
level the character is immediately dead at 0 HP (no HP loss to -10). Once the host is
reduced to 0 HP the virus makes a desperate attempt to continue by violently flexing
all the body’s muscle; forcing blood to spew in all directions in a 20’ radius. Any one
caught in the spray can become infected if they fail a Fort save DC 10 + 1 for every
vampire level above 3 possessed by the slain vampire (DC 11 for a character with 4
2
Modern Mortum
vampire levels, DC 12 for 5 levels, etc.) Characters that have slashing or puncture
wounds suffer an additional penalty to this save equal to -2 for each 25% of their
total HP they have lost to lethal damage. Characters injected with fresh blood (one
hour or less after removal from the vampire), automatically fail the save. Anyone
casually encountering a fresh kill (handling blood, moving body parts, walking
through the 20’ area where a vampire died, etc.) must Fort save DC 10. After one
hour the virus dies and further contact is harmless. Killing a vampire by Coup de
Grace with a rosewood stake kills the vampire and the virus so suddenly it can not
react; it is the only known way to safely kill a vampire.
Once infected a character has until sunset of the next day to find a cure. Other cures
may exist, but the most well known cure is a Remove Curse spell cast before the first
sunset after infection. This is known to vampires as their “Last Day”. At dawn
following the Last Day, the character feels the effects of the virus for the first time.
They become ill and experience mild pain through out the body that radiates from
the heart, lower abdomen and brain. Light seems painful and noises are louder.
These symptoms are mild and do not incur any game affecting penalties. These
symptoms get worse on the 3rd day imposing a -1 penalty to all attack rolls, saves
and skill checks. At sunset of the 3rd day all symptoms vanish.
After 3 days the GM can pick between two options, either the character immediately
loses a level of his choosing and selects a level of vampire or the character becomes
a carrier and will have to select a level of vampire upon qualifying for a new level. As
a general rule, a character shouldn’t be allowed to simply gain a new level. If the
character waits until gaining a new level, the hero will still experience discomfort in
daylight. They might start craving raw meat or staying up at night. They might also
gain a more youthful appearance with fewer wrinkles, less gray hairs and generally
appear more vibrant; especially at night. These changes are not significant enough
to gain any real bonuses or penalties, but should be pointed out to the character
from time to time.
Feeding:
All vampires need to feed to some degree each night. They prefer humanoid blood.
The draining is represented in temporary Constitution loss by the victim. To remain
at full strength a vampire must drain 2 points of Constitution from a humanoid per
day. Indeed, the vampires Constitution draining ability only works on humanoid
victims. At dawn of the next day after this Constitution loss, the victim must make a
DC 18 Fortitude save for each lost point or the loss is permanent (remember to
account for minuses due to reduced Con). If a victim is reduced to 0 Constitution
they are dead. Contrary to popular myth, these victims do not become vampires.
Certain divine rituals can restore the loss of Constitution as well as the 4 th level
Divine spell Restoration. Humanoids killed in this way can not be restored to life, but
can be animated as undead (in an FX setting).
A vampire can “stockpile” up to 1 day per vampire level by consuming more blood
(Constitution) than required. The total amount must be the same. For example, a
character with 5 vampire levels must consume 10 points of Con to last 5 days. This
drain must be from the same victim in order to stockpile. If a vampire drains
Constitution from more than one source, only the highest amount of drain is counted
toward stockpiling.
If a victim is drained to 0 Constitution they are immediately killed. This experience is

extremely intoxicating to a vampire. Killing a victim this way gains the vampire 5
additional days of sustenance, but does not increase their stockpile threshold. The
3
Modern Mortum
resulting euphoria also increases all attack rolls, saves and skill checks by a +1
Morale bonus for 1d3 hours after the death. The Morale bonus is accumulative with
each victim up to a maximum of +3. If the vampire desires, they can “save” a victim
by immediately giving their own blood within 5 minutes of the victim’s death. This
costs the vampire one temporary Constitution point that can be restored by one night
of rest (this Constitution is recovered normally with no save required). A victim
saved in this way automatically becomes infected.
Each day a vampire goes without adequate feeding reduces all saves, attack rolls
and skill checks by -1 (accumulative). After three days the vampire must make a Will
save DC 10 + the number of days without feeding every time a living creature is
detected (don’t forget the saving throw penalties) or immediately attempt to feed on
the creature. After 5 days the vampire must make a Fort save DC 18 or go in to an
uncontrolled frenzy. The character is under GM control and will seek out the nearest
source of food immediately. If the vampire is restrained or otherwise prevented from
feeding for 7 full nights, the vampire must make a Will Save DC 20 or fall in to a
coma-like stasis. Feeding less than the required amount is ineffective.
When a vampire can not feed adequately for long periods, the virus will “shut down”
the host until food sources return. Vampires call this state simply “stasis”. Vampires
in stasis appear as emaciated dead bodies. Vampires can sense the presence of the
virus in other hosts; even while in stasis. Mortals trained in Arcane Lore or Life
Sciences can use their Knowledge skill to detect that the vampire is in stasis,
otherwise, they simply appear dead and mummified. In order to re-awaken a
vampire from stasis a humanoid must be sacrificed and carefully fed to the
unconscious vampire. The vampire will awaken weakened with no sustenance in
reserve. She suffers -5 to hit, damage, saves and skill checks until she can feed
normally for one night (2 points of Constitution drain from a humanoid; animals will
not be effective). Once normal feeding for one night is accomplished the vampire is
completely restored.
A vampire can attempt to feed on non-human life (when not recovering from stasis).
However, larger quantities of blood are required and the feeding isn’t completely
sustaining. Two HD of non-human life must be consumed per level of the vampire.
This process invariably kills the animal. Thus a 5th level vampire must kill 10 HD
worth of animal life to be sustained for one day. Even if the full requirement is met,
the vampire suffers -1 to all saves, attack rolls and skill checks until a humanoid host
is bled for 2 points of Constitution.
Sunlight and Ultraviolet allergy:

The virus is highly vulnerable to ultraviolet rays; the most deadly source being the
Sun. Since the virus genetically modifies all the tissue of the host, the body is left
unable to function without the virus. In the first few levels of a vampires life sunlight
is painful and distracting. After 3rd level the virus has penetrated all of the host’s
tissue and sunlight can no longer be tolerated.
At 1st through 3rd level the vampire character takes -1 / level to attack rolls, saves and
skill checks while in direct sunlight. Concentration checks may be required to
perform some actions at the GM discretion. Wearing clothing that completely covers
the body (including the face) and dark sunglasses provides a +1 offset bonus. This
effectively negates the penalty at 1st level and lessens the penalty for 2nd and 3rd level
by 1 point.
4
Modern Mortum
At 4th level and beyond, the vampire can no longer stand the light of day. If exposed
to sunlight a vampire loses 1 level for each round of exposure until all vampire levels
are removed. Once this happens the host dies regardless if the PC has other levels.
At sunset, a vampire may make a DC 18 Fortitude save for each lost level. Failure of
this save means that the level loss is permanent; drop the characters XP to half way
between levels. A character that loses a level to sunlight is horribly burned by the
experience. These burns remain a very long time. Subtract 2 from the characters
Charisma for each independent exposure. This can be repaired with a Restoration
spell; although few priests would cast it on such a cursed creature.
In addition a full vampire can not remain conscious during the day. Vampires fall
unconscious 10 minutes after sunrise and wake 10 minutes before sunset unless they
are more than 1 mile underground. Vampires do not dream. Dealing 1 point of
damage to a “sleeping” vampire awakens it as status Shaken. The vampire remains
shaken until 10 minutes before sunset. Vampires more than a mile below the surface
do not need to rest and are not affected by the day cycle.
Specialized lights can generate ultraviolet rays. If a vampire character is caught

within 10’ of an ultraviolet light source they take physical damage if unprotected.
Sunglasses and full body clothing negates the effect. Only specialized light sources
generate enough ultraviolet energy to be harmful. Such items generally add +1 to
their purchase DC (see Vampire Equipment).
Metabolism:
The virus doesn’t need to maintain the human metabolism. Organs and tissues are
altered be more efficient and better suited to the virus. As the disease progresses
the body temperature cools, the heart rate slows and breathing becomes very
shallow. By 3rd level the vampire will appear dead to any one who casually checks
without any instrumentation or monitoring devices. By 4th level signs of life are not
detectable with normal medical science. Some research facilities specializing in
vampirism may have this capacity. Such facilities are usually run by other vampires.
In game terms, vampire characters slowly become immune to poison and disease.
Each of the vampire basic classes has differing progressions. The first level is Viral
Resistance which gains the vampire +4 to Fort saves versus poison and disease. The
second tier is Viral Protection where the vampire becomes immune to poison and
disease.
By the time the character is 4th level their organs and skeletal structure will be fully
complete. New organs specialized to the vampire replace the old. The old organs
are passed from the body in traumatic fashion. The bone structure hardens and fills
in gaps around the chest. These changes increase in degree as the character
acquires more vampire talents. Characters trained in Knowledge: Earth and Life
Science can spot an Animus with a 15 Spot check, Vitalis with a 20 Spot check and
Cerebrum with a 25 Spot check. Vampires actively attempting to hide can increase
the check by 10 by wearing bulky clothing, make-up and sunglasses.
While the inside of the vampire undergoes radical changes, the outside appears
unchanged to most observers. Vampires never age. Wounds heal over without
scars. They remain forever unchanged unless exposed to fire, acid or sunlight.
Enhanced Senses:
5
Modern Mortum
Vampire characters acquire low-light vision nearly immediately upon taking a single
vampire level. Later, vampires acquire Darkvision. Upon taking 4 vampire levels the
character gains a +2 bonus to Spot and Listen at night.
Substance Allergy:
Vampires can gain various amounts of damage reduction depending on class and
talents chosen. This damage reduction is bypassed with silver weapons and weapons
with +1 damage bonuses (masterwork or magical). As mentioned above a rosewood
stake is required to deliver a coup de grace with enough speed to prevent a virus
explosion. Other methods of coup de grace will induce the virus to react normally.
Otherwise, vampire characters are unaffected by garlic, mirrors, running water, holy
water, religious symbols or consecrated ground. However, many vampires have
superstitions about such materials and may react as if these items had real power
over them.
6
Modern Mortum
2.0 Vampire Skills

Vampires have access to the same skills as other basic classes. The Animus,
Cerebrum and Vitalis each have access to their own class skills. However, human
vampires do not gain racial bonus skill points. This section outlines some new skills
for Modern Mortum campaigns and new uses for some existing skills.
Climb (Str)
Vampires with claws reduce climb surface DC by 5.
Craft: Pharmaceutical (Int)

Highly skilled vampires can fabricate synthetic blood that can be used for sustenance
similar to feeding on animal blood. The lab required to make synth have a purchase
DC of 31 to setup. This includes enough equipment to fill a 20x20 room. The lab can
create enough synth in one day to feed two vampires at a construction cost of DC 17
and a construction DC of 25. On the street it sells for purchase DC 19. Synth
production creates a noticeable odor. The final product is about one liter of red fluid
that must be kept cool and “expires” in seven days. Synth can not be used to
stockpile sustenance.
Disguise (Cha)
A vampire can add 5 to her disguise check to simply appear human. This counts as
“minor details only.”
Knowledge: Arcane Lore / Earth and Life Science (Int)

Either of these two skills can be used for character checks to know something about
vampire traits.
Check Knowledge
10 Vampires are real
Vampirism is a thought to be a blood
15 virus
20 Identify vampire bites
Recognize symptoms of vampirism;
25 weaknesses
Recognize vampire movement and bone
30 structure; make a Treat Injury attempt
35 Identify vampires by class
40 Anything in the book
Any ordinary person will be familiar with vampire myths. These checks represent the
characters ability to make statements of fact. “Yes, your Honor. The wounds found
on the victim’s body were consistent in depth, spacing and angle to other vampire
bites. In addition the contusions around the wound indicated a very strong bite.”
Spot (Wis)
Vampires can range in appearance from completely human to grotesque. Spotting a
vampire in a crowd can be difficult. Below is a chart with recommended Spot
modifiers. Spotting a vampire is a base DC of 15 for Animus, 20 for Vitalis and 25 for
Cerebrum.
Vampire Talent or Feat DC Mod

Fangs -1
7
Modern Mortum
Greater Fangs -2
Greater Feeding -2
Greater Resilience +2
Greater Talons -4
Humanity +8
Improved Feeding -2
Numbing Touch -1
Resilience +2
Supernatural Strength -2
Talons -2
Vampire Agility -2
Vampire Strength -2
Vampiric Knowledge +10
Most people won’t be looking for vampires and won’t casually “spot” them. An NPC
should only be allowed to look for vampires if they have some reason to be looking,
they are a vampire themselves or they have 13 ranks in Arcane Lore or Earth and Life
Sciences.
Treat Injury (Wis)

Vampire anatomy significantly differs from human anatomy. Vampires play dead
very well. A human character must make a Treat Injury check DC 30 to spot a
vampire playing dead. Other vampires can sense the presence of the virus and can
automatically tell dead humans from sleeping vampires. A non-vampire makes Treat
Injury checks at -4 while attempting to heal vampires. Vampires may use Treat Injury
on humans or vampires without penalty. Performing surgery on a vampire requires a
specialized kit with the same purchase DC as a normal kit.
Recovering a Vampire from Stasis: A vampire or a mortal trained in vampire rituals

can attempt to awaken a vampire in stasis. Doing so requires a humanoid to be
sacrificed and fed to the unconscious body of the vampire. This amounts to a
“surgery” check (DC 15). This check is made at -4 if the aid giver is not a vampire (in
addition to -4 for not having the Surgery feat). Vampire healers can use surgery
equally well on vampires or humanoids.
Obstruction (Int)
This skill represents the vampire’s ability to hide the visible signs of feeding on a
humanoid; thus “obstructing” the investigation into wounds or deaths caused by
vampires. Examples include the use of small cuts in the place of biting, biting in
unobvious areas, taking care not to traumatize the wound site and even providing
some limited medical aid to the victim afterward. The vampire makes an Obstruction
check opposes by the examiners Spot check. In this case, an “examiner” can be the
victim, another person providing medical aid or (in case of a death) the Medical
Examiner of City Morgue. Anyone who examines the wound within 12 hours of the
attack receives a Spot check. If the vampire loses, then the examiner can determine
that the wound was some sort of bite and that someone attempted to hide the cause.
Examiners aware of Shadow might conclude the cause to be a vampire. Other
examiners might conclude “cult activity” or perhaps a psychopath.
Try again?: The vampire may not take 10 or try again when making an Obstruction
check.
Vampire Feats
8
Modern Mortum
Several new feats are introduced in Modern Mortum. These feats are only available
to characters with one or more vampire class levels. The exception is the Vampiric
Knowledge and Resist Drain feats.
AGGRESSIVE STANCE [Vampire]

Physical combat with vampires is terrifying to mortals.
Prerequisite: 4 or more vampire class levels.
Benefit: You can attempt to frighten a foe in melee as a standard action. The victim
must succeed a Will save DC 10 + ½ vampire levels + Cha mod or flee. The victim
must flee or for 1-4 rounds. If prevented from fleeing the victim cowers.
Special: Only humanoids are affected by this feat.
ASCENDED [General]
You have ascended beyond the need for human blood.
Prerequisite: 10 or more vampire class levels, Slated Thirst
Benefit: You can now feed on animal blood with the same effectiveness as human
blood. You can gain one day’s sustenance by draining one point of Constitution per
day from any animal.
Normal: You must drain 2 points of humanoid Constitution per day.
BECKON [General]
Victims are drawn to you.
Prerequisite: Daze
Benefit: Target humanoid that can see you must succeed at a Will save or close to
within 5’ of the vampire. The target will do whatever she can to circumvent
obstacles including attack those that try to restrain her. The DC of the Will save is
equal to 10 + ½ the vampires level plus Int modifier. The effect ends when the
target finishes its movement with in 5’ of the vampire.
COLD RESIST [Vampire]

Your metabolism is not affected by cold.
Prerequisite: Four or more combined levels in any Vampire class
Benefit: You gain energy resistance 15 to Cold.
Special: Taking this feat makes the vampire more susceptible to fire. The vampire
makes saves versus fire based attacks at -2 and takes +1 damage per die.
DAZE [General]
You can momentarily daze opponents with your gaze
Prerequisite: One level of Vampire class
Benefit: Target is dazed for 1 round if they fail a Will save DC equal to 10 + 1/2
Vampire level + Cha Mod. Target must be able to see you and be within close range
(25’ + 5’ per vampire level).
ELECTRIC RESIST [Vampire]

You are not as susceptible to electrical attacks.
Prerequisite: Four or more combined levels in any Vampire class
Benefit: You gain energy resistance 10 to Electrical attacks.
GREAT CONSUMPTION [General]

You can stockpile twice as much sustenance.
Prerequisite: 3 or more vampire levels
Benefit: You can stockpile 2 days of food per level from multiple sources. For
example a character with 5 total vampire levels could drain 20 Constitution points
from up to 20 sources to be fed for 10 days.
Normal: You can only stockpile 1 / day per vampire level from only a single source.
9
Modern Mortum
HUMANITY [General]
You have retained more of your humanity than normal.
Prerequisite: 1 level of a vampire class
Benefit: Add +8 to the DC required to Spot you as a vampire.
IMPROVED FANGS [General]

You can attack with a vicious bite attack.
Benefit: Your fangs are elongated. As a primary or off-hand attack you may make a
bite attack dealing 1d4 + Str mod damage. These fangs are easier to spot. See
Vampire Skills.
Normal: Biting counts as an unarmed attack dealing only 1d3 points of damage.
IMPROVED FEEDING [General]

You can drain Constitution from a victim faster than normal
Benefit: While in a grapple you may make a feeding attack that deals 1d3 points of
Constitution damage
Normal: You can only drain one point of Constitution from a grappled or helpless foe.
MASTER VAMPIRE [General]

You can compel vampires you have created from your own blood.
Prerequisite: At least 1 vampire class level, Viral Empathy, Viral Influence
Benefit: By close connection to the virus strains between the hero and his progeny,
the hero can compel his created vampires to his will. This effect works similar to the
Charm Person spell. The progeny treats the Master as a most trusted ally and friend.
Using this ability is a standard action and grants a Will save DC 10 + ½ vampire
levels + Int Mod. The progeny must be able to hear its Master in order to be
influenced.
Special: This ability has no affect on vampires the hero has not created including
those vampire created by his own progeny.
NATURAL WEAPONS [General]

You have become proficient with claws and fangs.
Prerequisite: Base Attack Bonus +5, Claws and Fangs or Greater Claws and Fangs.
Benefit: You gain a claw / claw / bite attack routine as a full attack action. Each claw
attack is made at full attack bonus -2. If both claw attacks are successful then you
can make an additional bite attack at (also at -2).
REDUCED ALLERGY [General]

You are more resistant against a vampire weakness.
Prerequisite: Resilience
Benefit: Pick one of the substances that bypass vampire Damage Reduction (+1
magic weapons, Silver or Wood). This substance no longer bypasses your DR. This
feat can only be taken once.
Special: A coup de grace attack with a wooden stake bypasses vampire DR
regardless of this feat.
RESIST DRAIN [Mortal]

You are adept at avoiding negative energy attacks from vampires.
Prerequisite: Non-vampire, Vampiric Knowledge.
Benefit: Your Defense is improved by a +2 Circumstance bonus while defending
against melee touch attack from vampires (and only vampires). You also receive a
10
Modern Mortum
+2 bonus to saves to recover negative energy levels and Constitution points lost due
to vampires.
RESTLESS [Vampire]
You can remain awake longer than other vampires.
Prerequisite: 4 or more combined level in any vampire class.
Benefit: You may remain conscious up to 2 hours after sunrise and awaken again up
to 2 hours before sunset. You suffer normal penalties for being awakened during
mid-day.
Normal: You fall in to a coma 10 minutes after sunrise until 10 minutes before
sunset.
SLAKED THIRST [Vampire]

Your thirst for blood is diminished.
Prerequisite: 5 or more vampire levels.
Benefit: Your Constitution feeding requirements are halved. You only need to drain
1 point of Constitution per day.
Normal: You must drain 2 points of Constitution per day.
SLEEPLESS [Vampire]
You do not hibernate during the day.
Prerequisite: Restless
Benefit: You suffer no ill affects during the day so long as you stay out of direct
sunlight.
Normal: You fall in to a coma 10 minutes after sunrise until 10 minutes before
sunset.
TALONS [General]
Your fingernails become hardened and sharp
Benefit: You unarmed attacks are now considered armed. You deal 1d4 + Str mod
damage on each hit. Normal two-weapon penalties apply. Talons can make a
vampire easier to spot.
UNNATURAL CLIMB [General]

Your talons provide you with excellent hand holds when climbing.
Prerequisite: At least 1 vampire class level, Talons
Benefit: You gain +2 to Climb checks and can always take 10 when climbing.
Special: The hero must have open toe shoes or no shoes to use this feat.
VAMPIRE AGILITY [Vampire]

Your Dexterity is improved by being a vampire.
Prerequisite: At least 1 level of an Advanced Vampire Class.
Benefit: You gain +2 to Dexterity.
Special: Vampire Agility alters the way you move making you easier to spot.
Trained individuals gain +2 to their Spot check to determine you are a vampire.
VAMPIRIC KNOWLEDGE [Mortal]

You have studied vampires extensively.
Prerequisite: Non-vampire.
Benefit: You can always “take 20” when making Knowledge Checks regarding
vampires. This excludes knowledge about specific vampires below 20 th level. You
may use Treat Injury on vampires without penalty. You gain +1 on attack rolls while
fighting vampires. You gain +1 to Bluff, Diplomacy and Sense Motive while
11
Modern Mortum
interacting with Vampires. Use of the Investigation skill is made at +1 when

vampires are involved. You add +10 to your Spot check for recognizing vampires.
VAMPIRE STRENGTH [Vampire]

You gain great strength from being a vampire.
Prerequisite: At least 1 level of an Advanced Vampire Class.
Benefit: You gain +2 to Strength
Special: Vampire Strength alters your muscle and bone structure slightly making
you easier to spot as a vampire. Trained individuals gain +2 to their Spot checks to
notice your vampire traits.
VAMPIRE’S BITE [Vampire]

You can frighten a single foe in combat.
Prerequisite: At least 4 vampire class levels.
Benefit: The hero’s saliva is loaded with the virus. This acts like a poison to the
bitten victim. The effect is numbing and slows the victim. Fort save DC 15 or lose
1d3 Dex primary and 1 Dex secondary damage.
VAMPIRE’S HISS [General]

You can frighten a single foe in combat.
Prerequisite: At least 1 vampire class level.
Benefit: You can hiss at an adjacent foe as a free action during combat. If the target
fails a Will save DC 10 + ½ vampire levels + Cha mod, it is shaken until the end of its
next action.
VIRAL EMPATHY [General]

The vampire pathogen recognizes itself in others. Heroes with this feat can focus on
this connection to gain special insights when dealing with other vampires.
Prerequisite: At least 1 vampire class level.
Benefit: Hero gains +2 to Sense Motive and Gather Information checks when dealing
with other vampires.
VIRAL INFLUENCE [General]

You have learned how to influence the desires of virus in other vampires.
Prerequisite: At least 1 vampire class level, Viral Empathy
Benefit: Hero gains +4 to Bluff, Diplomacy and Intimidate against other vampires
with fewer levels than the hero. This power gives no indication that a particular
vampire is “weaker” than the character. Using this feat on vampire with more levels
has no effect and alerts the vampire of the attempt.
Special: This ability works especially well on vampires that the hero has created
from his own blood. The bonus rises to +6 and can be used even if these vampires
exceed the hero’s vampire levels.
WOUNDING ATTACK [Vampire]

Your slashing melee attacks open gaping wounds.
Prerequisite: 4 or more vampire class levels.
Benefit: When striking foes in melee with any slashing weapon the attack deals an
additional +1 damage and begins to bleed profusely. The target will continue to take
1 HP of bleeding damage each round until they spend a standard action to staunch
the flow. Bleeding damage is cumulative—a victim struck twice will suffer 2 points of
bleeding damage per round.
Special: This ability only functions on warm blooded creatures.
BREAK
12
Modern Mortum
3.0 Basic Vampire Classes

The legends of vampirism go back hundreds of years. Many of the stories are myth,
but many of them are not far from the truth. Vampires have a wide variety of
powers. Young vampires may only have a small set of what the vampires of legend
claimed to have, but vampires do get stronger with time.
A vampire chooses what path to walk each time they gain a vampire level. The three
basic vampire classes can be selected just as any of the basic classes from the d20
Modern core rules.
A character may choose to start a vampire character at first level. Doing assumes
that the character was either born a vampire or is freshly infected. It is also possible
to acquire vampire levels in “mid-career” after becoming infected by a full vampire.
As stated earlier, the character can decide to lose a level and immediately gain a
vampire level or wait until they qualify for a new level.
Gaining one level of any vampire class requires the character to begin feeding on
blood nightly and makes the character sensitive to ultraviolet light.
After acquiring 4 levels in any combination of vampire classes they become a full
vampire. They lose all racial benefits and become racial type “vampire”. They gain a
racial bonus of +2 to Spot, Listen, Hide and Move Silently. They can no longer stand
daylight and can no longer remain conscious during the day (see Sunlight and
Ultraviolet allergy). Full vampires automatically make saves against Massive
Damage and immediately die (see “The Fall”) if reduced to 0 hit points.
Animus
The virus modifies the mind, body and soul in dramatic ways. Each of the classes
represents a structured philosophy that the vampire studies to help guide the virus
and control it growth. If uncontrolled, the virus rapidly consumes the host leaving no
trace of its former “self” and becomes a monstrous undead as described in the d20
Modern core rules. But with the training of a mentor a vampire can remain in control
of the virus and shape it to her will.
The Animus focus the virus on the soul, they leave their humanity behind them in
favor of the new creature they have become. They lose their connection to the living
world and become introverted and secretive. This disconnection allows them to go
unseen in crowds, change forms and regenerate.
To be a predator is the very nature of the vampire. The Animus see themselves as
something of a spiritual guide to others. They fill in the gap from humanity to
vampire with reasonable justifications. They talk about “natural order” and “modern
evolution” to help those troubled with their new situation. Sometimes the Animus
dabble in arcane arts and some seek power through divine channels typically feared
by mortals.
The Animus relies primarily on Wisdom but also benefits from high Dexterity and
Charisma.
Hit Dice: d6
Skills: Concentration (Con), Craft (Chemical, Visual Art, Writing, Structural), Disguise
(Cha), Gamble (Wis), Hide (Dex), Investigate (Int), Knowledge (Arcane Lore, Art,
13
Modern Mortum
Behavior Science, Earth & Life Sciences, History, Physical Sciences, Streetwise,
Theology), Listen (Wis), Obstruction (Int), Move Silently (Dex), Read/Write Lang.,
Speak Lang., Spot (Wis)
Skills at 1st level: (4 + Int Mod) x 4

Skills after 1st: 4 + Int Mod
Feats: An Animus character starts with either Simple Weapons or Anarchic Weapons
and one other Feat of his choosing.
Talents: At 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, and 9th level, the Animus selects a talent from the
following talent trees. Some trees have a set order that must be followed, while
others provide a list to choose from. As long as the character qualifies, he or she can
select freely from any and all talent trees. No talent can be selected more than once
unless expressly indicated.
Regeneration Talent Tree

The Animus taps into their spirit to gain rejuvenating powers. Each talent can only
be activated once a day.
Regenerate, Lesser: Regenerate 1 HP of lethal damage every 10 minutes for 100
minutes (max 10 HP).
Regenerate, Greater: Regenerate 1 HP every 10 minutes (no max).
Table: The Animus
Class Fort Ref Will
Level BAB Save Save Save Class Features Def Rep
1st 0 1 0 1 Talent, Low-light Vision 2 0
2nd 1 2 0 2 Bonus feat 3 0
3rd 2 2 1 2 Talent, Viral Resistance 3 1
4th 3 2 1 2 Bonus feat, +2 bonus to Hide and Move Silently 4 1
5th 3 3 1 3 Talent, Darkvision 4 1
6th 4 3 2 3 Bonus feat 5 2
7th 5 4 2 4 Talent, Viral Protection 5 2
9th 6 4 3 4 Talent 6 3
Shape shifter Talent Tree

An Animus can alter its form to a limited set of animals and effects. Each talent can
be used a number of times equal to the hero’s Wisdom modifier per day. Physically
changing forms only lasts a number of hours equal to the vampires Wisdom mod.
Alter Form: The vampire can physically change his features as part of a disguise.
Add the Animus level to any Disguise checks. This change is physical and is not an
illusion. Alter Form has no impact on equipment or clothing. Inappropriate clothing
times slip off harmlessly. A vampire can not change the number of their appendages
(or digits), but can make their wrists smaller providing +6 on Escape Artist checks
when attempting to escape bonds or cuffs. This use of Alter Form counts against the
total uses per day.
Horror: The vampire can become horrific in appearance. All creatures with less HD
than the vampire must make a Will save DC 10 + ½ Animus Level + Wisdom mod or
be affected with fear for 1d4 rounds. Pre-requisite: Alter Form
Animal Form: The hero can change form (as the incantation Polymorph) in an
animal of the night. Suggested forms are wolf, jackal, panther, dire rat, tiger or
python. Duration is 1 hour per Animus level. The Animus must choose one form
14
Modern Mortum
when this talent is acquired. This talent can be taken multiple times; each time gains
a new form. Pre-requisite: Alter Form
Avian Form: The vampire can change in to the form of a flying creature. Suggested
forms are bat, raven, or great owl. The vampire selects one form at the time he
chooses the talent. Each time the vampire chooses this talent he can pick a new
form. The chosen form must size Small or Medium. Pre-requisite: Animal Form
Obscuring Talent Tree

The Animus are skilled at clouding the minds of others to go unnoticed. This is a
mental effect.
Unseen: Animus can add their level to all Hide and Move Silently checks.
Cloaked Swiftness: While moving your normal move rate or faster, the Animus
may add his double his Animus level to Hide and Move Silently checks. The penalty
for running drops to -10. The penalty for Attacking and charging remains -20. This
bonus does not stack with Unseen. Pre-requisite: Unseen
Fearful Melee Talent Tree

While not the combatant the Vitalis is, the Animus are frightening in combat. They
specialize in horrifying attacks.
Numbing Touch: By making a successful melee touch attack the target becomes
shaken for 1d4 rounds.
Greater Feeding: The vampires jaws protrude while biting; delivering horrendous
wounds. The amount of Constitution an Animus can drain per round increases to 2d4
points. The victim must be helpless or grappled. Pre-requisite: Improved Feeding
feat
Low-light vision: The Animus gain low-light vision as described in the d20 Modern
core rules at 1st level.
Darkvision: At 5th level the Animus gain darkvision. This works exactly as described
in the d20 Modern core rules.
Viral Resistance: The virus radically alters the physiology of the host. Toxins and
diseases that normally affect humans have little to no effect on vampires. At 3 rd level
the Animus receive a +4 bonus to all poison and disease saving throws. If the
character already has the benefit of Viral Resistance from another class, then the
hero gains Viral Protection instead.
Viral Protection: At 7th level the Animus become completely immune to poison and
disease. If the hero already benefits from Viral Protection, no additional benefit is
gained.
Bonus Feats: An Animus gains a bonus feat of his choosing at 2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th and
10th level. This feat must be chosen from the following list; the vampire must meet
all the requirements for the feat. Any feat listed in section 2, Alertness, Combat
Throw, Deceptive, Defensive Martial Arts, Educated, Frightful Presence, Run,
Stealthy or Low Profile
Cerebrum
The Cerebrum follows the path of the Mind. The virus has many mind altering effects
that help it paralyze prey and keep the host out of danger. The Cerebrum becomes
the “alluring vampire” that calls to victims who appear to come willingly to her arms
and death. However, it is not extreme beauty that traps her prey, but her powerful
mental call.
15
Modern Mortum
Cerebrum are very social and typically have no trouble passing as human in a crowd.
They are no less monstrous in their feeding requirements. Typically a Cerebrum will
draw in its prey without a fight and then suddenly attack.
The Cerebrum primary ability is Intelligence with Charisma being a good secondary
ability.
Hit Dice: d6
Skills: Bluff (Cha), Craft (Chemical, Visual Art, Writing), Diplomacy (Cha), Disguise
(Cha), Gather Info (Int), Intimidate (Cha), Handle Animal (Cha), Knowledge (Arcane
Lore, Art, Behavior Science, Earth & Life Sci, History, Pop Culture, Physical Sci,
Streetwise, Theology) Obstruction (Int), Read/Write Lang., Sense Motive (Wis), Speak
Language.
Skills at 1st Level: (6 + Int Mod) x 4

Skills after 1st Level: 6 + Int Mod
Feats: A Cerebrum hero starts with either Simple Weapons (or Anarchic Weapons if
starting a 1st level vampire) and one other Feat of her choosing.
Table: The Cerebrum

Class Fort Ref Will
1st 0 0 0 1 Talent, Low-light vision 0 1
3rd 1 1 1 2 Talent, Darkvision 1 1
4th 2 1 1 2 Bonus feat, +2 bonus to Bluff and Sense Motive 1 2
5th 2 1 1 3 Talent 2 2
7th 3 2 2 4 Talent, Viral Protection 2 3
9th 4 3 3 4 Talent 3 3
10th 5 3 3 5 Bonus feat, Viral Protection 3 4
Talents: At 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, and 9th level, the Cerebrum selects a talent from the
Animal Empathy Talent Tree

The Cerebrum’s mind is particularly good at controlling animals.
Animal Empathy: Add the Cerebrum’s level to all Handle Animal checks.
Animal Trainer: The Cerebrum can innately communicate with animals giving them
great ability to command them. By spending an Action Point a Cerebrum may
immediately teach an animal a new trick (as described by Handle Animal in the d20
Modern core rules). The number of tricks an animal can learn is not affected. Using
this talent is a full-round action. The Cerebrum must still make an appropriate
Handle Animal check.
Beguile Talent Tree
16
Modern Mortum
The Cerebrum excels at bewitching humanoids. The save DC to resist these effects is
always 10 + ½ Cerebrum Level + Int mod. These talents are only effective on
humanoids. Unless otherwise stated, a Cerebrum can only use these talents 3 times
per day.
Winning Smile: The hero can smile warmly at a target captivating them while they
continue to hold their gaze. If the victim fails a Will save they can do nothing other
than look in to the vampire’s eyes. The victim is still entirely aware of their
surroundings and can still speak; they just can’t move or look away. Any hostile
action by the vampire or one of the vampires allies (drawing a weapon, beginning a
spell, charging at the victim, initiating a grapple attack, etc) breaks the effect.
Anything that blocks the vampire from the victim’s sight also breaks the effect. The
vampire can only attempt to use this power only once on the same victim per night.
The vampire must concentrate all their attention on the victim. Walking toward the
victim with no visible weapons (claws are visible weapons) is not a “hostile” action.
The victim will allow the vampire to approach to within 5 feet.
Proposition: By spending 1 minute in conversation the Cerebrum may make a
minor suggestion to the target. The victim must not feel threatened and the
suggestion should seem reasonable. If the victim fails a Will save, they will comply
with the suggestion for 1 minute per Cerebrum level or until the suggestion is
complete, which ever is shorter. Some examples include asking a Bouncer for
backstage access, convincing a police officer to let the hero off with a warning or
suggesting that a guard get more comfortable by slipping out of his armor. Pre-
requisite: Winning Smile
Allure: If the victim fails a Will save, they believe the vampire to be a cherished
friend or lover and will react accordingly. If some situation arises that places the
victim in overt danger they receive another saving throw with +6 to their roll. If the
victim takes one point of lethal or ability damage from any source the effect ends.
Allure wears off after 1 hour per Cerebrum level. Pre-requisite: Proposition
Glamour: The Cerebrum radiates a mental call to all creatures within 30’. This
effect grants the Cerebrum a +4 enhancement bonus to her Charisma in all her
interactions with humanoids. Humanoids that leave the area of effect perceive the
vampire normally and are not aware of the effect. This effect is constant, but can be
suppressed or re-activated as a free action. Pre-requisite: Allure
Mental Attack Talent Tree

The Cerebrum can lash out mentally to stun foes momentarily. The save DC for
these effects is 10 + ½ Cerebrum Level + Int Mod. These talents can be each used 3
times per day. These talents are Mind-Affecting.
Stunning Gaze: The vampire can stun a target creature with a look. The creature
must be able to see the vampire and be within 10’. If the target fails a Will save,
then they are stunned for 1d3 rounds. Pre-requisite: Daze feat
Viral Dissonance: The vampire can interrupt the connection between virus and host
stunning another vampire for 1d4 rounds on a failed Will save. The target does not
have to see the Cerebrum using this talent. Other vampires can be stunned at a
range of 50’. The Cerebrum must be able to see her target. Pre-requisite: Daze feat
Low-light vision: The Cerebrum gain low-light vision at 1st level.
Darkvision: Cerebrum gain darkvision at 3rd level.
Greater Darkvision: The Cerebrum have superior visual ability and can see farther
in absolute darkness than normal upon reaching 5th level. Darkvision extends to
120’.
17
Modern Mortum
Viral Resistance: The Cerebrum focus the virus on the mind and thus slow the
development of the body. They gain a +4 bonus to poison and disease saving throws
at 7th level. If the vampire already benefits from Viral Resistance, then the vampire
gains Viral Protection instead.
Viral Protection: Cerebrum gain immunity to poison and disease at 10th level.
Bonus Feats: The Cerebrum gains a bonus feat of his choosing at 2 nd, 4th, 6th, 8th
and 10th level. This feat must be chosen from the following list; the vampire must
meet all the requirements for the feat. Any vampire feat or general feat listed in
section 2, Alertness, Attentive, Deceptive, Educated, Frightful Presence, Defensive
Martial Arts or Animal Affinity
Vitalis
The Vitalis follow the path of the body. These vampires often become warriors or
“enforcers” for underground organizations. The Vitalis are known for their immense
strength and swiftness. But even more legendary is their ability to absorb damage.
Normal weapons are often useless against them. The strongest Vitalis can literally
tear an opponent apart bare-handed.
Strength and Dexterity are both good primary abilities for Vitalis.
Hit Dice: d10
Class Skills:
Climb (Str), Craft (Structural), Intimidate (Cha), Jump (Str), Knowledge (Arcane Lore,
History, Streetwise, Theology, Tactics), Obstruction (Int), Read/Write Lang., Repair
(Int), Speak Language, Swim (Str)
Skills at 1st Level: (2 + Int) x 4

Skills after 1st: 2 + Int
Feats: A Vitalis character starts with either Simple Weapons (or Anarchic Weapons if
starting a 1st level vampire) and one other Feat of his choosing (at 1st level).
Talents: At 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, and 9th level, the Vitalis selects a talent from the
Strength Talent Tree

The Vitalis can develop abnormal strength by altering the placement of tendons and
adding bone/muscle density.
Great Strength: The vampire gains +1 to Strength permanently.
Unnatural Strength: The Vitalis gains another +1 to Strength that stacks with
Great Strength. Pre-requisite: Great Strength
Supernatural Strength: The hero gains +2 to Strength that stacks with Great
Strength and Unnatural Strength (+4 total).
Swiftness Talent Tree

The vampire benefits from an enhanced neural system improving speed and agility.
Unnatural Speed: The vampire’s base movement is increased by 10’.
18
Modern Mortum
Supernatural Speed: The Vitalis gains another 5’ of movement and +2 Dexterity.

Pre-requisite: Unnatural Speed
Resilience Talent Tree

Vitalis are extremely damage resistant. Some can even stand the light of day.
Resilience: Gain DR 5/+1 or Silver or Wood.
Great Resilience: The hero gains DR 10 / +1 or Silver or Wood. Pre-requisite:
Resilience, 4 vampire levels
Solar Resilience: The vampire gains additional resistance to ultraviolet rays and
sunlight. The hero can remain conscious and go out in daylight up to 4 th level. The
vampire takes a -4 penalty to attack, damage, skill checks and saves. Wearing
protective clothing can reduce the penalty to -3. Ultraviolet light sources deal 1d6
less damage to the hero (immune to ultraviolet flashlights). In addition the vampire
receives a +4 bonus to saving throws to recover levels lost to sunlight exposure.
Pre-requisite: Great Resilience
Natural Weapons Talent Tree

Some Vitalis grow prominent claws and vicious fangs. These talents drop the DC to
spot the character as a vampire to 15. Use of Disguise skill can alter the spot DC.
Greater Talons: The hero can deal 1d8 + Str mod damage with elongated talons.
This attack is considered armed.
Greater Fangs: The vampire has wicked, long fangs that deal 1d8 + Str mod damage.
This attack is considered armed.
Table: The Vitalis
Class Fort Ref Will
1st 1 1 0 0 Talent, Viral Resistance 1 0
3rd 3 2 1 1 Talent, Viral Protection 2 0
4th 4 2 1 1 Bonus feat, Low-light vision, +2 Intimidate / Know: 3 0
Tactics
5th 5 3 1 1 Talent 3 1
6th 6 3 2 2 Bonus feat, Darkvision 3 1
7th 7 4 2 2 Talent 4 1
9th 9 4 3 3 Talent 5 2
10th 10 5 3 3 Bonus feat 5 2
Low-light vision: The Vitalis have the poorest night vision of the basic vampire
classes and do not gain low-light vision until 4th level.
Darkvision: Vitalis gain darkvision at 6th level.
Talons or Fangs: At 5th level the Vital can select either the Talons feat or the Fangs
feat for free.
Viral Resistance: The Vitalis gain +4 to poison and disease saves at 1st level.
Viral Protection: Vitalis become immune to poison and disease at 3rd level.
Bonus Feats: The Vitalis gains a bonus feat of his choosing at 2 nd, 4th, 6th, 8th and
10th level. This feat must be chosen from the following list; the vampire must meet
all the requirements for the feat. Any feat listed in section 2, Alertness, Athletic,
Acrobatic, Brawl, Combat Martial Arts, Combat Throw, Run, Sunder or Toughness.
19
Modern Mortum
BREAK
20
Modern Mortum
4.0 Advanced Vampire Classes

Vampires of legend claim to have a wide variety of powers and weaknesses. Over
the centuries many vampires have discovered specialized powers of the virus. Often
these specializations bring on new weaknesses. Sometimes the vampires own self
image induces the virus to respond and creates bizarre psychological effects. This
chapter is devoted to Advanced classes for vampires. In order to qualify for any
Advanced Class the vampire must have at least 4 levels in basic vampire classes.
The Redeemer
Vampires are not always willing to make the change from human to predator. Some
grow to have guilty conscious. Some go even farther and hunt down others of their
kind for execution. Whatever their origin, Redeemers reject vampire heritage and try
to reclaim the day. They strive to gain the advantages of the virus and shed the
weaknesses. They accomplish this by reigning in their predator instincts and force of
will. They endure hardship and slowly gain benefits beyond their nighttime brothers.
In order to maintain these abilities the Redeemer must not feed on humanoid hosts.
However, they do not gain special advantages in resisting their natural urges. If they
do feed on a humanoid host, they lose all class benefits of the Redeemer except BAB,
saves and hit dice for one week per Constitution point consumed.
Requirements:
Four levels in vampire classes including at least 1 level of Vitalis.
Great Resilience Vitalis talent.
Class Information:
Class Skills: Climb (Str), Craft: Structure, Mechanical (Int), Navigate (Int),
Demolitions (Int), Jump (Str), Knowledge: Arcane Lore, Tactics (Int), Listen (Wis),
Read/Write Languages, Repair (Int), Speak Languages, Spot (Wis), Survival (Wis).
Skills per Level: 4 + Int modifier
Hit Dice: d8
Table 4: The Redeemer

Fort Ref Will Defense Reputation
Class Level BAB Save Save Save Special Bonus Bonus
1st +1 +0 +1 +0 Sunlight Penalty -4, Weapon Foc us 1 1
2nd +2 +0 +2 +0 Weapon Specialization 1 1
3rd +3 +1 +2 +1 bonus feat 2 2
4th +4 +1 +2 +1 Sunlight Penalty -2, Nemesis 2 2
5th +5 +1 +3 +1 Regenerate 2 3 3
6th +6 +2 +3 +2 bonus feat 3 3
7th +7 +2 +4 +2 Sunlight Penalty 0, 2nd Nemesis 4 4
8th +8 +2 +4 +2 Greater Weapon Specialization 4 4
9th +9 +3 +4 +3 bonus feat 5 5
10th +10 +3 +5 +3 Impervious 5 5
Weapons and Armor:

Redeemers are proficient in Light and Medium Armor, but not with shields. They are
proficient with Simple Weapons.
Sunlight Penalty:
21
Modern Mortum
The hero is immune to damage from non-solar ultraviolet light sources. Beginning at
1st level the vampire is not destroyed by sunlight, but still takes a penalty to attack
rolls, skills and saves. At 1 st level this penalty is -4 and every three levels the penalty
improves by 2 (-2 at 4th and 0 at 7th). This penalty can be reduced by one by wearing
protective gear that covers the entire body from direct sunlight (the penalty can be
improved beyond 0).
This ability grants no special ability for the vampire to remain conscious during the
day. The vampire must select the Restless and Sleepless feats to be unaffected by
day coma. Forced consciousness can be achieved by inflicting 5 HP damage every
hour from a source other than the hero after slipping in to unconsciousness. This
damage can not be healed until nightfall. If the vampire has Regeneration then this
damage must be fire or acid damage.
Weapon Focus:
At 1st level, the Redeemer gains the Weapon Focus class feature, providing the
benefit of the feat with the same name. The hero chooses a specific type or caliber of
weapon. The Redeemer can choose unarmed strike or grapple as the weapon. The
hero must be proficient with the chosen weapon. Examples include long sword, short
sword, katana, 9mm handgun, 7.62mm assault rifle, 7.62mm sniper rifle, etc.
The Redeemer adds +1 to all attack rolls made using the selected weapon.
Weapon Specialization:
At 2nd level, a Redeemer gains weapon specialization with a specific melee or ranged
weapon that he or she also has applied the Weapon Focus feat or class feature to.
The hero gets a +2 bonus on damage rolls with the chosen weapon. At 8 th level a
Redeemer can improve this damage bonus to +4 with any weapon for which they
have chosen the weapon specialization feat or class ability.
Nemesis:
The hero selects a type of creature as a nemesis. This type can be anything other
than humanoid. The Redeemer gains a +2 Nemesis bonus to damage, Spot, Survival
and Listen checks against their nemesis. At 7th level the hero can select another
creature type (still excluding humanoid). In addition the vampire can at +2 to checks
against any other nemesis selected including one newly selected.
Regeneration 2:
The Redeemer increases their self-healing powers to 2 hit points per round on the
vampire’s initiative. Fire or Acid damage is healed at a rate of 1 hit point per hour.
Severed limbs can be reattached, but not re-grown. The vampire is still destroyed at
0 HP and explodes in a cloud of virus particles as normal.
Impervious:
The vampire transcends some of the traditional weaknesses. Damage Reduction
improves to 10/+2; silver no longer bypasses damage reduction. A rose wood stake
to the heart (coup de grace) will still destroy the Redeemer.
Bonus Feats:
At 3rd, 6th and 9th level the Redeemer qualifies for a bonus feat from the following list.
The hero must still meet all requirements of these feats. Combat Martial Arts, Brawl,
Dodge, Mobility, Improved Brawl, Athletic, Educated, Builder, Alertness, Guide and
any Vampire or General Vampire feat.
Silencer
22
Modern Mortum
Vampires never grow old, they are not susceptible to human disease, they heal
without scars, and if left alone, will live forever. But none of them have yet. When a
Monarch tires of an adversary or when vampire must fight vampire, the Silencers are
called.
Typically pulled from the ranks of the Vitalis, the Silencers are segregated and
trained to kill vampires. They work as assassins, hit teams or basic enforcers inside
the vampire society. The few rogue Silencers that survive escaping their family
influence usually spend lifetimes inflicting vengeance and retribution on their
brethren.
Silencers have been trained for millennia. They follow codes of conduct that place
them above all, save the Monarchs. Silencers typically answer only to higher ranking
members or directly to a Monarch or an Heir.
Table: The Silencer

Fort Ref Will Defens
Class Sav Sav Sav e Reputati
Level BAB e e e Class Features Bonus on Bonus
1st 1 0 0 Weapon focus, Greater 1 0
+0 Darkvision
2nd +1 2 0 0 Tracking 2 0
3rd +2 2 1 1 bonus feat 2 0
4th 2 1 1 Predator, Weapon 3 0
+3 Specialization
5th +3 3 1 1 Drain Immunity 3 1
6th +4 3 2 2 bonus feat 4 1
7th +5 4 2 2 Vampire Mind 5 1
8th +6 4 2 2 Viral Dissonance 5 1
10th +7 5 3 3 Regeneration 2 6 2
Requirements:
4 levels in vampire classes including one level of Vitalis
Class Skills:
Balance (Dex), Climb (Str), Craft (Structure, Mechanical)(Int), Intimidate (Cha), Jump
(Str), Knowledge (Arcane Lore, History, Streetwise, Theology, Tactics)(Int), Navigate
(Int), Read/Write Lang., Speak Language, Survival (Wis), Swim (Str).
Skill points per Level: 4 +Int modifier
Hit Dice: d10
Class Features:
Silencers are proficient with Light, Medium and Heavy Armor.
Weapon Focus:
At 1st level, the Silencer gains the Weapon Focus class feature, providing the benefit
of the feat with the same name. The hero chooses a specific type or caliber of
weapon. The Redeemer can choose unarmed strike or grapple as the weapon. The
23
Modern Mortum
hero must be proficient with the chosen weapon. Examples include long sword, short
sword, katana, 9mm handgun, 7.62mm assault rifle, 7.62mm sniper rifle, etc.
The Silencer adds +1 to all attack rolls made using the selected weapon.
Greater Darkvision:
At 1st level a Silencers eyes become more sensitive than most. The vampire gains
darkvision out to 120’.
Tracking:
The Silencer gains the Track feat (as described in the d20 Modern core rules).
Predator:
Silencers become adept at hunting their own kind. The hero gains +2 on damage
rolls and +2 to Bluff, Spot, Listen and Survival checks against other vampires.
Silencers are taught to trust their instincts in battle against vampires and have a
knack for hitting crucial areas. 4 th level Silencers may ignore another vampire’s
Damage Reduction in combat. This class ability is only effective against vampires.
Weapon Specialization:
At 4th level, a Silencer gains weapon specialization with a specific melee or ranged
weapon that she has applied the Weapon Focus feat or class feature to. The hero
gets a +2 bonus on damage rolls with the chosen weapon.
Drain Immunity:
The Silencer becomes immune to negative energy attacks.
Vampire Mind:
The vampire is resistant to mind affects. The Silencer gains +4 on all saves against
mind affects.
Viral Dissonance:
The vampire can interrupt the connection between virus and host stunning another
vampire for 1d4 rounds on a failed Will save. The target does not have to see the
vampire using this ability. Other vampires can be stunned at a range of 50’. The
Silencer must be able to see her target.
Regeneration 2:
The Silencer increases their self-healing powers to 2 hit points per round on the
vampire’s initiative. Fire or Acid damage is healed at a rate of 1 hit point per hour.
Severed limbs can be reattached, but not re-grown. The vampire is still destroyed at
0 HP and explodes in a cloud of virus particles as normal.
Bonus Feats:
At 3rd, 6th and 9th levels the Silencer gains a bonus feat from the following list; the
hero must meet all requirements of the feat selected: Focused, Athletic, Builder,
Confident, Combat Martial Arts, Brawl, Combat Throw, Precise Shot, Frightful
Presence, Lightning Reflexes, Two-Weapon fighting, Cleave, Combat Expertise or any
feat listed in section 2.
Soul Lancet
For almost as long as there have been vampires, there have been those dedicated to
their destruction. The Soul Lancet is a vampire hunter. Possessing none of the
strengths of the night, they face the vampires where ever they may hide. The over
24
Modern Mortum
confident immortals usually laugh at the threats of mortals. But the few vampires
that have survived attacks by lancets know the truth. These mortals are highly
trained to resist the common tricks. The soul lancets are skilled at fighting vampires
and exploit every weakness to their own advantage.
Requirements:
6 ranks in Knowledge (Arcane Lore)
Vampiric Knowledge feat
Simple Weapons or Archaic Weapons
Class Skills: Bluff (Cha), Computer Use (Int), Concentration (Con), Craft
(Pharmaceutical)(Int), Decipher Script (Int), Disable Device (Int), Disguise (Cha),
Escape Artist (Dex), Gamble (Wis), Gather Info (Int), Handle Animal (Cha), Intimidate
(Cha), Investigate (Int), Knowledge (Arcane Lore, Earth and Life Sciences, Streetwise,
Theology)(Int), Profession (Wis), Research (Int), Search (Int), Sense Motive (Wis),
Survival (Wis), Treat Injury (Int).
Skill points per Level: 7 + Int modifier
Hit Dice: d6
Class Features:
Soul Lancets are proficient with Light Armor and Simple Weapons.
Table: Soul Lancet
Class Sav Sav Sav e Reputatio
Level BAB e e e Class Features Bonus n Bonus
1st +0 1 0 1 Improved Knowledge 1 1
2nd +1 2 0 2 Resist Drain 2 1
4th +3 2 1 2 Tracking 3 2
5th +3 3 1 3 Force of Will 3 2
7th +5 4 2 4 Viral Sense 4 3
8th +6 4 2 4 Lancet 4 3
10th +7 5 3 5 Blood Toxin 5 4
Improved Knowledge:
Due to their exposure and study of vampires, Soul Lancets gain an improved version
of the Vampiric Knowledge feat. Add your Soul Lancet Level to the follow skill checks
when concerning vampires: Bluff, Diplomacy, Intimidate, Investigate, Sense Motive
and Survival. This bonus replaces the bonus granted by Vampiric Knowledge (does
not stack). All other aspects of the feat work as described in Vampire Feats.
Resist Drain:
As the feat of the same name described in Vampire Feats.
Tracking:
As the feat of the same name except only applicable to tracking Vampires and
Undead.
Force of Will:
25
Modern Mortum
Soul Lancets learn tricks to avoid some of the vampire’s mental abilities. The hero
gains +4 to all saves against mind affects used by vampires and undead.
Viral Sense:
At 7th level the Soul Lancet can spot vampires in a 60’ radius around them. The hero
must be able to see the vampire. Using this class ability is a free action.
Lancet:
The Soul Lancets learn so much about vampire anatomy that they can bypass
vampire Damage Reduction with any weapon. In addition, by spending one Action
Point and 10 minutes, a Soul Lancet can modify a weapon carried by another
character to also bypass vampire Damage Reduction for 24 hours. If an attack by a
lancet deals enough hit points to kill a vampire, the vampire is considered slain as if
by a stake to the heart.
Blood Toxin:
Through careful study of medical and occult sources dealing with vampires, the Soul
Lancet “inoculates” himself or herself with anti-bodies that are damaging to
vampires. If a vampire attempts to drain Constitution from a Soul Lancet, the
vampire must make a Fortitude save DC 18 or take 3d6 points of damage and 3d6
points of secondary damage (one minute later). This ability bypasses any immunity
to poisons possessed by the vampire. The Soul Lancet still loses the normal amount
of Constitution from the vampire attack. By spending one Action Point, the Soul
Lancet can inoculate another character for 24 hours with the same effects.
Bonus Feats:
At 3rd, 6th and 9th level the Soul Lancet can select from the following bonus feats; they
hero must meet all requirements of the feat: Deceptive, Cautious, Trustworthy,
Confident, Dodge, Attentive, Defensive Combat Martial Arts, Combat Throw,
Educated, Nimble, Mobility, Iron Will, Run, and Surgery.
Undead Lord
Vampires vary in abilities widely, but the trauma of experiencing an Undead Lord has
wounded the psyche of all mortals, striking forever an almost racial memory of
horror, violence and blood. When most humans speak of vampire legends they
usually are commonly referring to the Undead Lord.
These vampires care nothing for humanity nor do they make any attempt to be
anything other than predators of men. They are often hard to detect, make brutal
attacks, have great defenses and are designed to kill human life.
Requirements:
4 levels in combined vampire classes including at least one level of Animus
At least one talent from the Shapeshifter Talent Tree
Class Skills: Bluff (Cha), Concentration (Con), Craft (Chemical, Pharmaceutical,

Visual Art, Writing)(Int), Decipher Script (Int), Escape Artist (Dex), Forgery (Int),
Gamble (Wis), Hide (Dex), Intimidate (Cha), Knowledge (Arcane Lore, Earth and Life
Sciences, Streetwise, Theology), Listen (Wis), Move Silently (Dex), Read/Write
Languages (None), Research (Int), Speak Languages (None), Spot (Wis).
Skill points per level: 4 + Int modifier
Hit Dice: d12
26
Modern Mortum
Table: The Undead Lord

Level BAB e e e Special Bonus on Bonus
1st +0 1 0 2 Level Drain 1, Undead 1 1 1
2nd 2 0 2 Call Animal, Rebuke 2 1
+1 Undead
3rd +1 2 1 3 bonus feat, Undead 2 2 1
4th +2 3 1 3 Level Drain 2 3 2
5th +2 3 1 4 Regeneration 1, Undead 3 3 2
7th +3 4 2 5 Siphon 4 3
8th +4 5 2 5 Regeneration 3 5 3
10th +5 6 3 6 Gaseous Form 6 4
Class Features:
Undead Lords are proficient with Simple and Archaic Weapons, but not with armor or
shields.
Undead:
At 1st level an Undead Lord has given over so much of its body to the virus that it is
considered type Undead with the following properties:
 12-sided Hit Die
 Darkvision 60’
 Not affected by Raise Dead or Reincarnate spells or abilities
 Undead do not eat, breath or sleep
 Can not heal damage on its own and is immediately destroyed if reduced to 0
hit points and is not at risk from Massive Damage (Con is reduced 0, Cha mod
is used in place of Con whenever necessary)
At 3rd Level:
 Immunity to sleep effects, paralysis, stunning (but not Viral Dissonance),
disease, and death effects
 Immunity to all mind affects (charms, compulsions, phantasms, patterns, and
morale effects)
At 5th Level:
 Not subject to critical hits, non-lethal damage, ability drain, or energy drain
 Immune to damage to its physical ability scores (Str, Dex, Con, Int, Wis, Cha)
Level Drain:
At 1st level the Vampire can make a melee touch attack that bestows 1 negative
level.
At 4th level a melee touch attack bestows 2 negative levels.

This ability does not function in direct sunlight. See core rules for details about level
loss and recovery.
Call Animal:
At 2nd level an Undead Lord has an affinity for a chosen type of animal. This type
includes were-forms of the animal (ex. Wolves and were-wolves).
27
Modern Mortum
A vampire can summon animals of this type with total Hit Dice equal to his own.
These animals appear from Shadow on the vampires initiative next round and last for
1 round per character level.
Rebuke Undead:
As the Acolyte ability of the same name.
Regeneration:
At 5th level the Undead Lord's body is so well adapted to the virus that it heals very
quickly; recovering 1 HP per round on the Vampire's initative.
At 8th level, regeneration improves to 3 HP per round.
Siphon:
At 7th level the vampire can draw blood from target at Close range (25' + 5' per
level). The vampire must succeed at a ranged touch attack to drain 1d4+1
Consitution points from the target. This counts as normal feeding. See "Feeding" for
details about Constitution recovery and feeding requirements.
Gaseous Form:
At 10th level the vampire can change in to a gaseous form at will and automatically
changes to gaseous form upon being reduced to 1 HP.
The vampire can remain in this form for as long as he wishes although he can not
regain HP in this form by any means. While in this form the vampire benefits from
DR 20/magic, flies at 10' (perfect), gains +10 to Hide and Move Silently and can
move through small holes and cracks without penalty. The vampire can not make
attacks, use carried items or interact with other physical items. The vampire can not
move through liquid in this form.
The vampire can still be killed by a coup de grace attack with a rose wood stake to
the heart prior to becoming gaseous form.
Bonus Feats:
At 3rd, 6th and 9th level the Undead Lord can select from the following bonus feats;
they hero must meet all requirements of the feat: Deceptive, Confident, Dodge,
Attentive, Educated, Iron Will, Studious, or any Vampire or General vampire feat
listed in section 2.
Viscount
The vampires have carved out secret existences just out of direct sight of the human
world. They own vast corporations, run small nations and control large resources.
The Viscount is an Advanced Vampire Class that represents the PC joining with a
vampire family.
Families are controlled by a monarch who governs over all those loyal to him. The
player must join this allegiance and enter in to service of a monarch. There are many
benefits to such an affiliation and many responsibilities.
The Viscount will quickly gain reputation inside his or her family. Negative press
reflects badly on the family. If the Monarch becomes displeased with the player, she
may revoke funds or pull out support (represented by the loss of class abilities) or, if
direly displeased, order the player executed.
Requirements:
28
Modern Mortum
4 levels in vampire classes including at least one level in Cerebrum

Humanity Feat
Class Skills:
Bluff (Cha), Craft (Chemical, Visual Art, Writing), Diplomacy (Cha), Disguise (Cha),
Gather Info (Int), Intimidate (Cha), Handle Animal (Cha), Knowledge (Arcane Lore, Art,
Behavior Science, Civics, Earth & Life Sci, History, Pop Culture, Tactics, Theology)
Obstruction (Int), Perform (Cha), Profession (Wis), Read/Write Lang., Ride (Dex),
Sense Motive (Wis), Speak Language, Treat Injury (Int).
Skill points per Level: 7 + Int modifier
Hit Dice: d6
Table: Viscount
Level BAB e e e Class Features Bonus on Bonus
1st +0 0 0 1 Concubine, Leadership 0 1
2nd +1 0 0 2 Legacy 1 2
4th +2 1 1 2 Persuasion 1 3
5th +2 1 1 3 Birthright 2 3
7th +3 2 2 4 Dominate 2 4
8th +4 2 2 4 Mental Strength 3 5
10th +5 3 3 5 Warlord 3 6
Class Features:
The Viscount is proficient with Archaic Weapons and Light Armor.
Concubine:
The Viscount gains a concubine to their service. This NPC is created as the cohort
from obtaining the Leadership feat. The concubine may be up to 1 level lower than
the character level of the Viscount. A concubine will serve the hero loyally and will
give his or her life to save the hero. If a concubine dies, another will come forward to
take their place in 1d4 weeks.
Leadership:
The hero gains the Leadership feat as described in the DMG (reprinted below). These
followers represent the vampire’s servants, staff and others necessary to manage the
family estate and businesses. They will follow commands of the Viscount to the
death.
LEADERSHIP [GENERAL]
Benefits: Having this feat enables the character to attract loyal companions and
devoted followers, subordinates who assist her. See the table below for what sort of
cohort and how many followers the character can recruit.
Leadership Modifiers: Several factors can affect a character’s Leadership score,
causing it to vary from the base score (character level + Cha modifier). A character’s
reputation (from the point of view of the cohort or follower he is trying to attract)
raises or lowers his Leadership score:
29
Modern Mortum
Leader’s Modifi
Reputation er
Great renown +2
Fairness and +1
generosity
Special power +1
Failure –1
Aloofness –1
Cruelty –2
Other modifiers may apply when the character tries to attract a cohort:
The Leader . . . Modifi
er
Has a familiar, special mount, or animal –2
companion
Recruits a cohort of a different alignment –1
Caused the death of a cohort –2*
* Cumulative per cohort killed.
Followers have different priorities from cohorts. When the character tries to attract a new
follower, use any of the following modifiers that apply.
The Leader . . . Modifi
er
Has a stronghold, base of operations, guildhouse, or the +2
like
Moves around a lot –1
Caused the death of other followers –1.
Leadershi Cohor —— Number of Followers by

p Score t Level ——
Level 1st 2n 3rd 4th 5th 6th
d
1 or lower — — — — — — —
2 1st — — — — — —
3 2nd — — — — — —
4 3rd — — — — — —
5 3rd — — — — — —
6 4th — — — — — —
7 5th — — — — — —
8 5th — — — — — —
9 6th — — — — — —
10 7th 5 — — — — —
11 7th 6 — — — — —
12 8th 8 — — — — —
13 9th 10 1 — — — —
14 10th 15 1 — — — —
15 10th 20 2 1 — — —
16 11th 25 2 1 — — —
17 12th 30 3 1 1 — —
18 12th 35 3 1 1 — —
19 13th 40 4 2 1 1 —
20 14th 50 5 3 2 1 —
30
Modern Mortum
21 15th 60 6 3 2 1 1
22 15th 75 7 4 2 2 1
23 16th 90 9 5 3 2 1
24 17th 110 11 6 3 2 1
25 or 17th 135 13 7 4 2 2
higher
Leadership Score: A character’s base Leadership score equals his level plus any
Charisma modifier. In order to take into account negative Charisma modifiers, this
table allows for very low Leadership scores, but the character must still be 6th level
or higher in order to gain the Leadership feat. Outside factors can affect a character’s
Leadership score, as detailed above.
Cohort Level: The character can attract a cohort of up to this level. Regardless of a
character’s Leadership score, he can only recruit a cohort who is two or more levels
lower than himself. The cohort should be equipped with gear appropriate for its level.
A character can try to attract a cohort of a particular race, class, and alignment. The
cohort will have his or her primary allegiance to the Viscount.
Cohorts earn XP as follows:
The cohort does not count as a party member when determining the party’s XP.
Divide the cohort’s level by the level of the PC with whom he or she is associated (the
character with the Leadership feat who attracted the cohort).
Multiply this result by the total XP awarded to the PC and add that number of
experience points to the cohort’s total.
If a cohort gains enough XP to bring it to a level one lower than the associated PC’s
character level, the cohort does not gain the new level—its new XP total is 1 less than
the amount needed attain the next level.
Number of Followers by Level: The character can lead up to the indicated number of
characters of each level. Followers are similar to cohorts, except they’re generally
low-level NPCs. Because they’re generally five or more levels behind the character
they follow, they’re rarely effective in combat.
Followers don’t earn experience and thus don’t gain levels. However, when a
character with Leadership attains a new level, the player consults the table above to
determine if she has acquired more followers, some of which may be higher level
than the existing followers. (You don’t consult the table to see if your cohort gains
levels, however, because cohorts earn experience on their own.)
Legacy:
The Viscount has inherited or otherwise received access to monetary wealth. The
wealth can only be used for the advancement of their family's interests. In order to
access this wealth, the Viscount must spend a day engaged in business discussions
and spend an Action Point. The hero can then make a single Wealth check toward a
purchase with +5 + 1 per Viscount Level. Thus a 5th level Viscount with Wealth +15
could "take 20" and then add +10 giving a final Wealth score of +45. Only a single
such purchase can be undertaken in 30 days. This item technically belongs to the
family estate and can not be sold, traded or given to another player character. If the
item benefits the estate, a large bribe to a rival family for example, the item can be
given to a GM controlled character at the GM’s discretion.
Persuasion:
The hero can add half their combined Cerebrum levels and Viscount levels to all Bluff,
Disguise, Diplomacy, Intimidate and Sense Motive checks.
Birthright:
31
Modern Mortum
At 5th level the Viscount receives an item of legend owned by the family. This item
should be tailored to fit the campaign and approved by the GM. Examples might
include a great ceremonial sword, specialized armor, a family ring. The GM may
decide a quest is required to gain the item.
Mental Strength:
At 7th level the vampire becomes immune to all mind affects (fear, charms,
enchantments, etc.)
Dominate:
The hero can reach out with his mind and take control of another; making her a
minion temporarily. As the Dominate spell (reprinted below) and usable once a day.
Using this power in melee provokes an attack of opportunity.
Dominate Person
Enchantment (Compulsion) [Mind-Affecting]
Level: 5
Casting Time: 1 round
Range: Close (25 ft. + 5 ft./2 levels)
Target: One humanoid
Duration: One day/level
Saving Throw: Will negates
Spell Resistance: Yes
You can control the actions of any humanoid creature through a telepathic link
that you establish with the subject’s mind.
If you and the subject have a common language, you can generally force the
subject to perform as you desire, within the limits of its abilities. If no common
language exists, you can communicate only basic commands, such as “Come
here,” “Go there,” “Fight,” and “Stand still.” You know what the subject is
experiencing, but you do not receive direct sensory input from it, nor can it
communicate with you telepathically.
Once you have given a dominated creature a command, it continues to
attempt to carry out that command to the exclusion of all other activities
except those necessary for day-to-day survival (such as sleeping, eating, and
so forth). Because of this limited range of activity, a Sense Motive check
against DC 15 (rather than DC 25) can determine that the subject’s behavior
is being influenced by an enchantment effect (see the Sense Motive skill
description).
Changing your instructions or giving a dominated creature a new command is
the equivalent of redirecting a spell, so it is a move action.
By concentrating fully on the spell (a standard action), you can receive full
sensory input as interpreted by the mind of the subject, though it still can’t
communicate with you. You can’t actually see through the subject’s eyes, so
it’s not as good as being there yourself, but you still get a good idea of what’s
going on.
Subjects resist this control, and any subject forced to take actions against its
nature receives a new saving throw with a +2 bonus. Obviously self-
destructive orders are not carried out. Once control is established, the range
at which it can be exercised is unlimited, as long as you and the subject are
on the same plane. You need not see the subject to control it.
If you don’t spend at least 1 round concentrating on the spell each day, the
subject receives a new saving throw to throw off the domination.
Protection from evil or a similar spell can prevent you from exercising control
or using the telepathic link while the subject is so warded, but such an effect
neither prevents the establishment of domination nor dispels it.
32
Modern Mortum
Warlord:
The Viscount has become powerful to attract a small army. The hero may be called
on to participate in military actions in defense of the family monarch. Effectively, the
character gains the benefits of the Leadership feat a 2nd time. This time all of the
followers will have military training and focus on combat. The cohort is the chief
lieutenant of the force.
The army will protect the Monarch at all costs. They will obey the Viscount
unwaveringly. When a conflict between the two objectives arises, the GM must
decide the outcome. Allow good role-play to succeed.
Bonus Feats:
Animal Affinity, Attentive, Educated, Frightful Presence, Iron Will, Renown, Surgery,
Windfall or any General or Vampire feat listed in section 2.
33
Modern Mortum
5.0 Vampire Organizations
The vampires have spread across the globe. They are most prominent in large
population centers around the United States, Europe, Northern Africa, South America
and the Baltic’s. Vampires can be found anywhere, but the well funded organizations
will be limited to these areas.
Vampire Societies:
Learning of a Vampire Society

For non-vampires, just learning of the existence of a vampire organization requires a
Knowledge (arcane lore) skill check (DC of 20). Vampires that are found through the
Blood of the Risen (described below) automatically know of the Monarchs and the
Church. Learning about specific historic events with which that society has been
associated requires a fair amount of research—Knowledge (history) or Research skill
checks for commonly accepted knowledge, and Knowledge (arcane lore) skill checks
for secret knowledge.
Joining a Vampire Society

Each organization has minimum standards for admission, and most are careful not to
divulge too much sensitive information to new inductees. The lowest level of
membership is known as affiliate membership. Affiliate members are given basic
information about the secret society’s goals and immediate plans, but are not
entrusted with sensitive information or allowed to requisition equipment from the
organization. In a sense, affiliate members are undergoing a probationary period
during which they are carefully monitored by observers to ensure that they are
compatible with the organization’s particular needs and goals.
Vampire Society Benefits

Every time an affiliate member gains a level, she may make an indoctrination check
(DC 10) to be admitted as a full member of the secret society. An indoctrination
check is a level check (d20 + character level).
Success grants her membership and the ability to requisition equipment from the
organization. Every level thereafter she may make another indoctrination check (the
DC increases with each success; see the table below) to advance higher in the
organization.
Increased rank brings with it increased requisition bonuses as well as access to the
organization’s deeper mysteries—the hidden knowledge that secret societies horde
for their own benefit (or for mankind’s protection). These pieces of hidden knowledge
are called Secret Mysteries, and as characters rise in rank, they gain access to more
and more of them. The exact benefit of each Secret Mystery is detailed in the
descriptions of individual organizations.
Indoctrination
Rank DC Benefit
1 10 Requisition Privilege
2 14 Secret Mystery 1
3 16 Requisition +2
5 20 Requisition +4
6 22 Secret Mystery 3; Prestige Class
7 24 Requisition +6
34
Modern Mortum
9 28 Requisition +8
Monarchy
Vampires operate in their own societies in the age old feudal system. Large city-
states have formed around the major population centers. Each city-state is
controlled by a Monarch that claims dominion over all vampires and blighted in the
area. These territories rarely extend beyond the city limits, but that doesn’t prevent
them from claim surrounding land when convenient. Each monarch is served by a
number of nobles. The nobles control various segments of business and operation
and will be in turn served by a number of lesser nobles or “peerage”. Beyond the
peerage layer of operation there may even be human agents that may or may not be
aware of their master’s condition.
Generally speaking, the monarchs are content to stay within their own territories.
Overt combats are not allowed although violence does happen from time to time. In
addition to vampires and territory, the monarchs control a great deal of money.
Monarchies will control corporations, medical facilities and even universities and local
governments through a web of hidden influences. Many employ mafia tactics and
codes of conduct.
Blood of the Risen

The Blood of the Risen church was established to provide the following for all
monarchs.
 Neutral meeting grounds
 Arbitration
 Cataloging of vampire history and knowledge
 Seek the newly blighted
 Record the names of all vampires and blighted
The church is considered a neutral party in all inter-monarchy disputes. Vampires of

any fealty may freely visit the church in any territory. Temporary sanctuary can be
offered to vampires who find themselves at odds with the local leadership, but the
church will rarely cross a monarch.
35

Vampire Classes (v2 10)

Caricato da

Informazioni sul documento

Titolo originale

Copyright

Formati disponibili

Condividi questo documento

Condividi o incorpora il documento

Opzioni di condivisione

Hai trovato utile questo documento?

Questo contenuto è inappropriato?

Copyright:

Formati disponibili

Vampire Classes (v2 10)

Caricato da

Copyright:

Formati disponibili

Modern Mortum

1.0 Vampire Basics

Regardless of path, all vampires share some traits.

 Need to consume blood in significant quantity

If a victim is drained to 0 Constitution they are immediately killed. This experience is

Sunlight and Ultraviolet allergy:

Specialized lights can generate ultraviolet rays. If a vampire character is caught

2.0 Vampire Skills

Craft: Pharmaceutical (Int)

Knowledge: Arcane Lore / Earth and Life Science (Int)

Vampire Talent or Feat DC Mod

Treat Injury (Wis)

Recovering a Vampire from Stasis: A vampire or a mortal trained in vampire rituals

AGGRESSIVE STANCE [Vampire]

COLD RESIST [Vampire]

ELECTRIC RESIST [Vampire]

GREAT CONSUMPTION [General]

IMPROVED FANGS [General]

IMPROVED FEEDING [General]

MASTER VAMPIRE [General]

NATURAL WEAPONS [General]

REDUCED ALLERGY [General]

RESIST DRAIN [Mortal]

SLAKED THIRST [Vampire]

UNNATURAL CLIMB [General]

VAMPIRE AGILITY [Vampire]

VAMPIRIC KNOWLEDGE [Mortal]

interacting with Vampires. Use of the Investigation skill is made at +1 when

VAMPIRE STRENGTH [Vampire]

VAMPIRE’S BITE [Vampire]

VAMPIRE’S HISS [General]

VIRAL EMPATHY [General]

VIRAL INFLUENCE [General]

WOUNDING ATTACK [Vampire]

3.0 Basic Vampire Classes

Skills at 1st level: (4 + Int Mod) x 4

Regeneration Talent Tree

Shape shifter Talent Tree

Obscuring Talent Tree

Fearful Melee Talent Tree

Skills at 1st Level: (6 + Int Mod) x 4

Table: The Cerebrum

Animal Empathy Talent Tree

Beguile Talent Tree

Mental Attack Talent Tree

Low-light vision: The Cerebrum gain low-light vision at 1st level.

Darkvision: Cerebrum gain darkvision at 3rd level.

Hit Dice: d10

Skills at 1st Level: (2 + Int) x 4

Strength Talent Tree

Swiftness Talent Tree

Supernatural Speed: The Vitalis gains another 5’ of movement and +2 Dexterity.

Resilience Talent Tree

Natural Weapons Talent Tree

Darkvision: Vitalis gain darkvision at 6th level.

4.0 Advanced Vampire Classes

Skills per Level: 4 + Int modifier

Table 4: The Redeemer

Weapons and Armor:

Table: The Silencer

Skill points per Level: 4 +Int modifier

Hit Dice: d10

Skill points per Level: 7 + Int modifier