Continuing the series of lore-driven articles dedicated to races, developer Owlcat Games shared more about the children of the night, dhampirs – children of vampires and mortals, one of the playable races in Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous. Previously the team shared an overview of aasimars and tieflings, descendants of celestials and fiends respectively.
Despite the rumors and their grim appearance, dhampirs are not always predisposed to evil. There are also several lineages of heritage among them that give dhampirs a variety of talents.
All dhampirs, regardless of origin, have in common the lonely and dangerous life they face. Many people make guard signs when they encounter them, fearing to even speak. Some dhampirs spend their entire lives without ever learning what a friendly embrace or a polite handshake feels like: rejected by society, the children of vampires and mortals become loners with no affection or love for anyone. Some of them, holding a grudge and anger against their vampire father, become hunters of the undead, and such warriors are feared by vampires more than anyone else.
Dhampirs are a rare sight in the crusading nation of Mendev and are treated with great distrust, much like tieflings. However, a dhampir can also gain good repute through their actions. Many are known as fighters against the undead, rebelling against their own kind; many are known not for their crimes, but for their good deeds.
Owlcat Games also revealed the release date of DLC #2. Called Through the Ashes, it will be arriving on PC via Steam, GOG and Epic Games Store on April 21st.
