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A vampire never runs around gratuitously making fledglings. They also don't make someone a vampire on request. The mortal 'earns' this gift without doing anything for it. Often the maker simply falls in love with them. Sometimes there is a specific reason for this love, i.e., spirit, a special talent, unconditional love, beauty. Sometimes, the very young vampires will turn a special family member or close friend. A vampire is never made out of spite. Immortality is a gift.
The blood is first drawn from the intended mortal until near the point of death. Then the mortal is given vamperic blood straight from the maker's veins. As the mortal drinks, they become a vampire, but their body must die for the change to be complete. This happens naturally at this point, as their body has been weakened by loss of blood, and the vamperic blood is at work in them.
Death usually occurs rather quickly. Within ten or fifteen minutes, the process should be complete. Sometimes it takes longer, possibly an hour or so. This is may be effected by how much mortal blood is retained when the vamperic blood is given. As the body dies, all waste matter leaves the body.
Four things affect the new fledglings' strength.
1. Strength
First, the strength of the maker has an enormous effect on the strength of the fledgling when the dark gift is transferred. The stronger the maker, the more potential for a strong fledgling.
2. Blood
Second, the amount of blood given to the fledgling. If the fledgling is given just enough blood to turn them, they will be quite weak. If, on the other hand, the maker is nearly drained, the fledgling will be quite strong, but within the limit of the maker's strength. To clarify, a fledgling cannot be stronger than its maker immediately following the change. (They may, however, gain strength later on through other means)
3, Size
Third, the stature of the fledgling. If a child is made into a vampire, they will have a limited strength. (Making a child into a vampire, however, is disapproved of.) Gender has no effect on strength. A female vampire can be just as strong, even stronger than a male.
4. Number
Forth, how many fledglings the maker already has made. With each successive fledgling, the strength given grows less. This has no effect on the maker; their strength remains the same and grows with age. But, for example, if the maker changes two mortals within, say, a century, the second fledgling will not be as strong, unless it is given significantly more blood than the first. But this would require an enormous amount of blood to make the second stronger than the first.
When the entire process is complete, the fledgling vampire will have gained their 'perfect form'. Most, if not all, blemishes and imperfections will 'heal'. (This is not to say that, for example, and ugly nose will miraculously change shape. This isn't plastic surgery.) It's unclear whether or not this means scars and such will heal.
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