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In this universe, vampires have a venom gland near their fangs (like snakes), and can release it into a human voluntarily if they so desire. That's what makes someone into a vampire. If they don't release that venom, then it's just a bite wound. Vampires often choose someone that doesn't give much to society to feed off of. They just kill the human so they don't expose supernaturals to the public.
Think of all of the supernatural beings that are known to society currently, and that is what is in this universe (not including Harry Potter). The three most common species on Earth is humans, vampires, and werewolves.
Witches, by other supernaturals, were seen as a subspecies of humans until the 19th century, when the Council declared to supernaturals that witches were their own species. Witches are the oldest species, next to the Council. Witches were made by the Council to look human, and to serve the Council. They have abilities that change based on what they focus on. During the Dark Ages, witches rebelled against the Council, and after much fighting (and a plague) the Council allowed witches to keep their power and not have to serve the Council.
Things that actual witches practice in our world, is practiced by witches in Quentin and Frank's world. Different practices determine different magical abilities. The only way to be a witch is to be born one.
Almost all witches have only one practice. To be able to control two practices is considered highly rare and very powerful. Quentin is regarded as the most powerful witch because he can control multiple practices with ease. People do not know his age, but they just assume he is in his twenties and has a very ancient line of witches. Quentin is, in fact, one of the original witches that was made by the Council, and was part of the rebellion in the Dark Ages.
Quentin's main specialty is herbal medicine. It is what he is most known for, both human and supernatural societies. He can do herbal medicine, celestial magic, elemental magic, shapeshifting, and spiritual magic. Having control over five practices makes him very powerful.
Celestial magic is using the planets and stars to perform rituals and spells. Since it takes time, Quentin doesn't practice it very much, and uses it only when necessary. Elemental magic is using the elements for spells, much like how Frank's secondary power is to control the elements. It's said to be the hardest magic to master. Spiritual magic is to communicate and use spirits (and demons) to accomplish spells and tasks. This is the most dangerous practice, and it is recommended that only witches of ancient bloodlines to practice this. Shapeshifting is a common and easy practice. Witches who dedicate their time to this practice can shapeshift into almost any living thing. Quentin can only shapeshift into a cat, though.
Vampires, like the Twilight Universe, are able to go out into the sun and they have secondary powers to make them more unique from one another. They do not 'sparkle'. They can go out into the sun, but it is essentially like they are extremely pale. Their skin doesn't burn, but it becomes very sore.
Secondary powers are completely random, but there are a few rumors that the power correlates with the personality of the vampire. No proof of it has been found though.
If you did not know (or not remember) here's the Legion's secondary powers and relative ages:
Frank: Power over the elements, The Dark Ages
Julie: Healing, A few decades after the Dark Ages
Joey: Telekinesis, Mid 17th century
Susie: Changing and erasing memories, late 18th century
Characters (and the species they are):
Quentin: Witch
The Legion: Vampires
Dwight: Werewolf
David: Werewolf
Claudette: Witch
Meg: Human
Other characters will be added as the story progresses.
The Council is a group of beings that oversee all things within the supernatural society. Supernaturals do not know what they are, only that they have been around for as long as time has been created, and they hold great power. Many speculate that they are Archangels, but this hasn't been proven.
Magic Deficiency Disease (or M.D.D): M.D.D. is a disease that occurs in some witches. M.D.D. prevents the witch from performing much magic, though magic can be performed. Any sort of spell, no matter how easy it is, can result in dizziness, hallucinations, and fever. It is recommended that if a witch has M.D.D., they go see a supernatural doctor to get the medication to reduce symptoms and not practice magic much. Some witches with M.D.D. have been able to perform magic many times before feeling any symptoms. (Quentin has this but hasn't told anyone)
Some witches' (regardless if they have M.D.D. or not) bodies are too weak to handle magic. To be able to perform magic, they must train and maintain a stable body. Some ways to train include, but are not limited to are: physical activity (workouts), magic therapy, and magic choosing.
Magic therapy is where the body and soul is ready for magic, but the ability does not come out. Witches who undergo magic therapy commonly do not have M.D.D., but it has been found that a few patients do have it. Magic therapy is a set of training exercises and rituals that are used to draw out the magic of the witch. When witches do undergo magic therapy, main and most common reason for magic to not come forth is because it is buried much deeper within the Spirit than of a healthy witch.
Magic choosing is a sacred and bonding ceremony that only occurs when the body is ready for magic, but the soul is too weak for the possibility of more than one magic. A magic choosing is when a witch chooses one type of magic to practice for the rest of their life, and is prevented by a ancient spell to learn other types of magic. This is a rare practice in modern times as the souls of witches in the current era are very strong, but it has occurred a few times enough for this practice to still be in usage. Only the high priests and priestesses of the Council can perform such a ceremony. Preparations for one must be made 3 months in advance as to give time to gather the acquired materials.
When the first witches were created, they had no identifiable genitalia. The Council, who wanted worshippers, realized that, to keep a faithful line of worshippers, witches needed to have such parts. Because they were already alive and created, The Council decided to give the witches and every witch from then on to have the ability to choose what gender they biologically identify as, and they can change it whenever they want to. It is well known throughout the supernatural community that witches can do this. That is why many supernaturals confront Quentin and why David is wanting to have a child with him.