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Supernatural Races: General Information, Political & Cultural Relationships

The political and cultural relationships between these supernatural races are complex and fraught with tension, shaped by their unique histories, stereotypes, and goals. Witches, as the primary political power, attempt to maintain balance through the Treaty, but the other races—particularly werewolves and demons—pose constant challenges to that balance, creating a world full of conflict, rivalry, and uneasy alliances.

1. Witches

• Physical Traits:
  Witches are human in appearance but possess the natural ability to sense and wield magic. They are mortal, though they can extend their lifespan through magic. Witches from old bloodlines tend to avoid mingling with non-magical humans, preserving their "pure" magical heritage.

• Origins and History:
  Witches are the oldest recorded magical beings in the world, predating even the other supernatural races. They were pivotal in forming the Treaty and establishing the supernatural political structure, maintaining peace between the races through their magical influence. Historically, witches enslaved demons, using their powers to augment their own, which has created lasting animosity.

• Political Structure:
  Witches are the primary architects of the supernatural government, and they wield significant political power. While there is no supreme witch, the World Congregation of Witches is the highest governing body, with each region governed by its own Council of Witches. Witches are considered the peacekeepers and law enforcers of the supernatural world.

• Cultural Characteristics:
  Witches hold great reverence for magic and place importance on their magical heritage. There is a strict class system among witches, with old bloodlines occupying the highest status. The use of magic is regulated, and forbidden practices (such as necromancy and blood magic) are heavily punished. Witches are also divided by their respect for traditions, with some leaning toward modernization and secularism.

• Relationship with Other Races:

  • Vampires: Witches generally have a formal and functional relationship with vampires, often assisting them with concealing their existence and navigating the complexities of modern human society. However, old bloodline witches may see vampires as beneath them due to their reliance on human blood.
  • Werewolves: Relations are tense, as werewolves despise the witches’ controlling and manipulative nature, seeing them as weak for relying on magic rather than physical combat.
  • Demons: Demons hate witches due to their historical enslavement. Witches, on the other hand, still see demons as useful tools to exploit, though enslaving demons is no longer openly practiced.

• Stereotypes and Prejudices:

  • From Other Races: Witches are often seen as arrogant manipulators who believe they are superior due to their magical abilities and political dominance.
  • Within Witch Society: Old bloodline witches view common witches as lesser, with lower social standing and weaker magical abilities.
  • Stereotypes They Hold: Witches see werewolves as brutish and barbaric, vampires as parasitic, and demons as dangerous but useful when controlled.

2. Vampires

• Physical Traits:
  Vampires are immortal beings who sustain themselves by feeding on human blood. While they can be harmed by sunlight, they are not killed by it. They are nearly impossible to kill except by decapitation or brain destruction. Vampires from old bloodlines can develop unique "magical" skills, giving them advantages over lesser vampires.

• Origins and History:
  Vampires have existed for centuries, blending into human society as nobles or elites in the shadows. Their culture is deeply rooted in bloodlines, and older vampires hold great influence over vampire society. Historically, they have relied on human blood not only for sustenance but also for maintaining their power and immortality.

• Political Structure:
  Vampires are organized into clans or noble bloodlines, with each clan ruled by an elder. These clans wield considerable political power and participate in the Treaty negotiations. Vampires’ political system is hierarchical, with elder vampires holding most of the power and young or common vampires being subservient.

• Cultural Characteristics:
  Vampire society values strength, influence, and the preservation of their bloodlines. Social status is everything, and the older a vampire is, the more power they wield. Their magical abilities differ across bloodlines, with some specializing in influencing others (charm or fear), while others develop unique skills like limited shapeshifting or shadow manipulation.

• Relationship with Other Races:

  • Witches: Vampires respect witches for their organizational abilities and often rely on them to help navigate supernatural politics. However, many vampires view witches with a hint of disdain, seeing their reliance on magic as a crutch.
  • Werewolves: There is a longstanding rivalry between vampires and werewolves. Vampires see werewolves as undisciplined and savage, while werewolves view vampires as parasitic and manipulative.
  • Demons: Vampires largely avoid demons, seeing them as chaotic and dangerous. Some vampires have attempted to make pacts with demons in the past, but these arrangements rarely ended well.

• Stereotypes and Prejudices:

  • From Other Races: Vampires are seen as arrogant, elitist, and predatory. Their reliance on human blood is often viewed with disgust, and their secretive nature fuels mistrust.
  • Within Vampire Society: Common vampires are looked down upon by the old bloodlines, who see themselves as superior due to their age and power.
  • Stereotypes They Hold: Vampires often view witches as controlling and meddlesome, and werewolves as little more than uncivilized brutes.

3. Werewolves (Wolves)

• Physical Traits:
  Werewolves are humans who can transform into wolf-like forms, though they retain their human form most of the time. All werewolves possess enhanced strength, speed, and healing abilities, but their physical abilities can vary. They experience periods of rut (for males) or heat (for females), which can create intense urges for mating.

• Origins and History:
  Werewolves were once part of the Treaty, but after the Great Wolf War, which saw two factions of wolves battling for dominance, their political structure collapsed. Since then, they have remained unorganized and without a representative in the supernatural political system.

• Political Structure:
  Werewolves have no formal representation in the World Congregation of Witches and have not participated in Treaty negotiations since the end of the war. Their internal structure is clan-based, but there is no unified leadership. Most other races view werewolves as dangerous and unstable due to their violent history and lack of governance.

• Cultural Characteristics:
  Werewolf culture values physical strength and pack loyalty. They disdain the use of magic, believing that true power lies in physical combat. Werewolves are fiercely independent and tend to live in small packs rather than large organized communities. Their distrust of authority extends to other races, particularly witches, whom they view as weak manipulators.

• Relationship with Other Races:

  • Witches: Werewolves have a deep-seated hatred for witches, seeing them as controlling, deceitful, and cowardly for using magic instead of fighting their battles physically.
  • Vampires: Werewolves have long been rivals of vampires, viewing them as parasitic and unnatural. The enmity between the two races is one of the oldest in supernatural history.
  • Demons: Werewolves tend to avoid demons, seeing them as unpredictable and too dangerous to deal with.

• Stereotypes and Prejudices:

  • From Other Races: Werewolves are seen as savage, violent, and untrustworthy. Their disorganized nature and lack of participation in the Treaty make them outcasts in the supernatural community.
  • Within Werewolf Society: There is little internal hierarchy beyond pack dynamics, though those who excel in combat or leadership naturally gain more respect.
  • Stereotypes They Hold: Werewolves see vampires as arrogant predators and witches as cowardly manipulators who use magic as a crutch.

4. Demons

• Physical Traits:
  Demons are immortal beings from another dimension, but they can be killed if they are weak or lack power. Their goal is to grow stronger by consuming human souls, and their appearance can vary widely—some possess humanoid forms, while others are bodiless spirits capable of possession.

• Origins and History:
  Demons have existed since ancient times, and in the past, they were often enslaved by witches to enhance their powers. This historical enslavement has caused lasting hatred between demons and witches. Demons originate from another dimension, and their goal in the mortal realm is to consume souls to gain power.

• Political Structure:
  Demons do not have a formal government or structure within the supernatural world, as they come from a chaotic realm. However, some powerful demons have formed temporary alliances with each other to further their goals in the mortal realm.

• Cultural Characteristics:
  Demons value strength and power above all else, with each demon focused on gaining more power by consuming human souls. They are ruthless and will do anything to achieve their goals. Some demons serve powerful witches (voluntarily or otherwise) to increase their strength, though most view their past servitude with hatred.

• Relationship with Other Races:

  • Witches: Demons hold deep-seated hatred for witches due to their historical enslavement. However, some demons still ally themselves with witches to gain power, though these relationships are usually fraught with tension.
  • Vampires and Werewolves: Demons tend to avoid both vampires and werewolves, viewing them as lesser beings concerned with petty power struggles rather than true ascension through soul consumption.

• Stereotypes and Prejudices:

  • From Other Races: Demons are seen as chaotic, untrustworthy, and dangerous due to their hunger for human souls and their unpredictable nature.
  • Within Demon Society: Demons constantly compete for power, and weaker demons are subjugated or destroyed by stronger ones.
  • Stereotypes They Hold: Demons view witches as weak manipulators who once enslaved them, and they see vampires and werewolves as beneath their notice, concerned with trivial matters.

Table of Content:

Introduction to the Universe

Supernatural Government

Supernatural Races: General Information

Witches and Magic Lore

Werewolves Lore