Bloodpox

The Bloodpox is the name given to the virus that infected the D'un K'un with vampirism. Their biology reacted violently with it, and most of them became twisted beasts who seek only the lifeblood of other creatures. Some of the D'un K'un were more resilient than others, but all were affected significantly. The D'un K'un are not the only ones to contract the virus. Much of the natural wildlife around Vesivis has also been afflicted with the Bloodpox. These creatures are incredibly violent and thirst for blood; their physiology is sometimes changed as well. Humans can contract the Bloodpox as well, though the effects are not as dramatic. Humans simply gain an intense thirst for human blood and become extremely sensitive to the sun. They can still travel in the daytime, but it saps their energy quickly. Humans also become pale and gaunt as their bodies cannibalize the very blood in their veins to power their bodies. Vampirism has also been known to impart psionic powers upon human victims. Most humans who contract the Bloodpox become crazed with their addiction, which leads them to evil acts, but there are rumors about some who have managed to contain their hunger.

There is no known cure or vaccination for the Bloodpox. It can be easily contracted from the blood or saliva of a creature already possessing the virus. The most common source of the virus spreading is humans surviving attacks by D'un K'un.