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The word "dhampir" is associated with the folklore of the Roma people of the Balkans, whose beliefs have been described by T. P. Vukanović. In the rest of the region, terms such as Serbian vampirović, vampijerović, vampirić (thus, Bosnian lampijerović, etc.) literally meaning "vampire's son", are used. In other regions [specify] the child is named "Vampir" if a boy and "Vampiresa" if a girl, or "Dhampir" if a boy and "Dhampiresa" if a girl.[citation needed] In Bulgarian folklore, numerous terms such as glog (lit. "hawthorn" wink , vampirdzhiya ("vampire" + nomen agentis suffix), vampirar ("vampire" + nomen agentis suffix), dzhadadzhiya and svetocher are used to refer to vampire children and descendants, as well as to other specialized vampire hunters. In order for there to be a Dhampir one must be born one with said one human parent and one vampire parent. you cannot be one by being bitten. While a Dhampir is not technically a Ghoul (a human given supernatural powers by drinking vampire blood), they have biological similarities to Revenants (ghouls that are literally bred to serve vampires). The most important differences between Dhampirs and Revenants are cultural. Revenants grow up in a freakish, monstrous subculture of Vampires and Ghouls. Only quite unusual circumstances could lead to a Revenant growing up among normal, contemporary humans. A Dhampir probably spent most of their time among normal humans. They might not even know about their supernatural heritage. Learning about the secret World of Darkness may come as a bit of a shock.

All Dhampirs are young, without exception. The Thin-blooded (weakest of all vampires, so far removed from Caine that they are nearly human) themselves have appeared only within the last 20 years (as of 199 cool . Dhampyrs, or Shade Walkers, can function both day and night, although they find sunlight uncomfortable. They can breed with humans. Dhampyrs must eat, drink, and sleep. By using chi energy, they can perform feats not possible for humans. They can regain chi through rest or by eating flesh (usually they cannot by drinking blood). Dhampyrs are mortal but can live for centuries. Once mature, they age at roughly 1/10 the rate of humans. Severe injuries can kill them, but they can withstand far worse damage than humans. Under certain circumstances, a dhampyr who dies can return as a Kuei-jin. About half of all dhampyrs conceived are not carried to term; this apparently is true for both human and Kuei-jin mothers. Dhampyrs tend to grow up psychologically disturbed, whether raised by a human or a Kuei-jin. Their unusual abilities make them useful tools for their parents in the Kuei-jin courts; however, they are never fully accepted in Kuei-jin society. Their half-monstrous nature also prevents them from participating fully in mortal society. They are often loners and wanderers by nature. Dhampirs are half-vampire, half-human, the product of a vampiric father and a human mother or visa versa. In varying degrees, they are able to tolerate sunlight and daylight, though never for an extended period of time. They do not require blood for survival, but drinking it enhances the vampiric side of their nature, improving their coordination, eyesight and hearing. While they are not immortal, their lifespan tends to be longer than average.