Vampire Bloodlines — The Five Houses and Their Lineages

Five vampire Houses — Voryn, Cassivara, Rauven, Dusk, Nightmoor — each maintain distinct bloodlines with inherited traits. Bloodline identifies your character's affinity for certain skills and runes. Crossing lineages is taboo but historically attested.

House Voryn — Lawkeepers

Founded by Lord Voryn at the Sundering. Bloodline trait: +5 INT, lawful-aligned crit damage bonus. Members enforce Iron Treaty. Strict succession by primogeniture.

House Cassivara — Scholars

Founded by Matriarch Cassivara. Bloodline trait: +10% XP gain on solo content, expanded codex slots. Library at Citadel Cassivara catalogs 12 000+ tomes.

House Rauven — Honor Guard

Founded by Lord Rauven. Bloodline trait: +5% parry, dueling code bonus. Modern Rauven leadership oversees inter-House duels and arbitration.

House Dusk — Shadow Operators

Founded by Mistress Dusk. Bloodline trait: +10% dodge, stealth-skill access. Espionage and infiltration. Members work outside formal politics.

House Nightmoor — Mystics

Founded by Mystic Nightmoor. Bloodline trait: blood magic, unique ritual skills. Most reclusive House. Members maintain Lunara's silent shrines.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I choose my House at character creation?

No — assigned by quest at level 25. Determined by your alignment and choices.

Can I change Houses?

Once, via 'House Defection' quest at level 50. Permanent loss of original House skills.

Are extinct Houses canon?

Yes — Solas, Marrow, Stoneblood. Their ruins are explorable.