Wraiths

(Ploratus monstrum, literally "weeping omen")

Overview
Noted for their yellow eyes and pale skin, and an uncontrolable pyrophilia, yet die when exposed to enough fire in a short time.These enigmas do not fit into the same category as vampires, although the two are indisputibly related. Wraiths have been speculated to have less body strength than vampires. Victims of wraith attacks usually die within a month, as opposed to the instant death or conversion by vampires.

Tactics
Based on the studies conducted by priests "specializing" in exorcism, along with notes from "psychics", there are several notes on wraiths and their psychological behavior. The HAC library has several notes on these creatures. An excerpt from their books gives some insight:

"The demon does not distinguish between believer and non-believer, nor does it have a clear goal for self survival. With its lack of a clear purpose, it makes for a difficult entity to catch."

An excerpt from "Demons and Metaphysics" Gives insight on the psychology of these creatures: "...And with these testimonies we can deduce that the [wraith] is not restricted geographically, but is restricted to one target..."

on defensive maneuvers: "If you believe a [wraith] is following you, do not try to communicate with it. It is not a vampire. While there is evidence that these creatures can communicate, they have skewed logic, and any form of communication with this wraith will only result in enticing it. If you see a [wraith], DO NOT SCREAM, and do not maintain eye-contact 

''If you see a [wraith], DO NOT RUN, it is better to walk away as calmly as possible; let it think it has not been seen. ''

 ...and should there be nowhere to run, position yourself in a corner so that the [wraith] cannot face you

''if you know there is an entity by your bed, do not acknowledge it, do not make noise. DO NOT make any attempt to pull the covers over your head. Lay still with your eyes forced shut.''

''Should you discover a [wraith], see the contact numbers at the end of the book."

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LURE THIS CREATURE WITHOUT PROPER DEFENSIVE WEAPONS

- Wraiths cannot directly convert a human to a wraith. - Wraiths do not have a set standard way of converting a human to a wraith.(i.e, a vampire/werewolf bites to infect) - Wraith familiars("wights") regenerate, unlike vampire familiars. - Wraiths do not age - Wraiths tend to familiarize adults into wights, but children tend to become actual wraiths. - Wraith attacks cause an onset necrosis if the wraith is given enough time near the inflicted area of skin.