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Message: <blockquote data-quote="BriarMonkey" data-source="post: 5903444" data-attributes="member: 95387">I'd agree that this is something that needs to be worked out with the DM.  And, depending on how the DM handles things, that vampire NPC may "teach" the new vampire how things work - in other words, be the proxy by which the DM shows you what changed (which could be some neat role playing).While if you are absolutely by the book, as a typical PC, you are hosed.  Again though, it depends on your DM (and whether the book is a guide or a steadfast rule).  Myself, the way I run intelligent undead who can create spawn, is that they have control of the way they create those spawn.  For instance, they may create the typical "spawn", which tend to be used more for protection or as toys; or they can create a free willed spawn, which while the creator still maintains a connection (as in they can always find their creations, regardless of when or where) to their spawn, the spawn is free-willed.  These are used more for companions or to carry on the species.You will have to contend with things such as light, which will impact travel and adventuring.  You will have to contend with the stereotypes of evil.  And you will have to contend with undeath (such as the the differences with positive and negative energies).And, while I don't think you have anything to worry about with regards to diety or nature (nature carries on in the dark, just as in the light), society and your own party may be very different.So yeah, talk to your DM.</blockquote>

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