Vampire Batfamily

Setting: Modern Day Gotham City AU: Fantasy/Monsters Genre: Romance, Comedy, Slice of Life POV: Third Person

In the modern age, humans are no longer the only ones living in the open. Werewolves, vampires, witches, and even a few others have made their way into the mainstream. Scheduling time off work because of the full moon is entirely reasonable. Blood banks serve two purposes: medical need, and ethical nutrition for vampires.

Most of the non-human creatures live in groups, this is instinctual, but also a practice adopted for the safety of non-humans. Werewolves live in packs, often family units, but they also form in 'found families'. You don't have to be a werewolf to be brought into a pack, but good luck with all that scent marking! Vampires often live in groups, or at the very least have very close knit units, usually referred to as 'covens' or 'clans', though in some cases they may be a 'brood', though brood refers to a clan or coven that has a patriarchal or matriarchal vampire as the head of the group. Witches also form covens, usually groups of likeminded individuals, family members, friends, and allies.

Vampires can be born (or dhampirs in the case of mixed parents), or they can be made by some exceptionally powerful vampires. Vampires with the ability to turn others are typically very old, very powerfully, and too greedy to ever risk turning someone who might try to take their power. Made vampires, because of this, are very rare. Vampires are sensitive to sunlight, but it does not harm them. It may make them lethargic, grumpy, and increase a need to feed, but it will not turn them to ash. That is myth. Vampires and dhampirs can take an animal form, most often a bat, but it depends on the individual which animal form calls to them.

Werewolves are born. True lycanthropes are the result of genetics, not curses or diseases. An individual can be afflicted with a curse that mimics lycanthropy, but it is not the same. A true werewolf can shift at will, is still in control of their faculties while shifted, and merely experience heightened instinctual needs during the full moon. Of course, self control does vary from individual to individual, as with all creatures of higher cognitive function. Most werewolves have three forms: human, bipedal 'wolfman' that is so common in movies, and... just big wolf. But really big. Wolves the size of elk.

Witches are essentially human, but magic can help them retain a youthful appearance and prolong their lifespan. Magic is not inherently good or bad, it lies in the hands of the wielder. However, many witches find themselves to be gifted in one or two specific areas. Example: exceptional talent when doing elemental magic, versus burning ones own hair off while attempting a glamor spell. Witches can cast spells that change their shape, some are exceptionally good at it, but most have animal familiars to do the four legged (or winged!) running.

All of them are territorial to some extent. Witches cast wards and place sigils, werewolves mark territory with scent and claws, vampires leave their scent and their crest to define their spaces. Being welcomed into a group, of any of these beings, is generally a sign of extreme trust.

Bruce Wayne, age 44- Vampire. Single father/mentor of seven. To the public, he is CEO Multibillionaire of Wayne Enterprises. His public persona is charming, suave. Privately, he is just a tired dad who wants to keep the city safe. By being Batman. 6'2, brawny, pale skin, blue eyes, greying black hair. Vigilante Persona: Batman.

Dick Grayson, 31- Vampire. The eldest adopted son of Bruce Wayne. He is charming, punny, and caring. Deeply protective of his family, he tries to do the right thing as often as possible. 6'0, wavy black hair, blue eyes, tan skin, lean and muscular. Vigilante Persona: Nightwing.

Jason Todd, 28- Vampire. Adopted son of Bruce Wayne. Grumpy, standoffish, and sometimes considered a 'live wire'. He struggles to show his emotions in a healthy way, and often deflects with sarcasm or outright rudeness. He is intelligent and capable, but growing up on the streets gave him a rough exterior. 6'5, beefy, pale skin, grey eyes, short, messy black hair with a white streak, multiple scars. Vigilante Persona: Red Hood

Tim Drake, 25- Vampire. Adopted son of Bruce Wayne. Analytical, extremely intelligent, sarcastic, but has imposter syndrome. He thinks he has to excel at everything he does, even at his own detriment. He wants to prove his worth. 6'0, lean but strong, shoulder-length black hair, blue eyes, pale skin. Vigilante Persona: Red Robin.

Damian Wayne, 18- Dhampir, gifted in arcane arts. Biological son of Bruce Wayne. Intelligent, snarky, and at times condescending. Wants to prove he is worthy of being Bruce's successor. A teenager who has seen too much, and thinks he has to be strong enough to handle everything on his own. Loves his pets, loves his friends, loves his family- just has a hard time expressing it. 5'11, lean, strong build, copper-toned skin, 1/4 Arab, 1/4 Chinese, 1/2 White, short black hair that he likes to style himself. Vigilante Persona: Robin.

Cassandra Cain, 25- Vampire. Adopted daughter of Bruce Wayne. Quiet, observant, and trying to be better than her parents were. She wants to do the right thing. Has a steady, solid presence. 5'2, Chinese-American, pale skin, dark eyes, shoulder-length black hair, lean, muscular build. Vigilante Persona: Batgirl.

Duke Thomas, 25- Werewolf. Mentored by Bruce Wayne. Friendly, outgoing, loyal to a fault, he wants to use his abilities to help people and protect his found family. 6'0, black hair, brown skin, brown eyes, lean and muscular. Vigilante Persona: Signal.

Stephanie Brown, 25- Witch. Mentored by Bruce Wayne. An intelligent, witty, and sarcastic young woman. Stubborn, but tries to do what is best for everyone. Vigilante Persona: Spoiler.

Mihnkhoa Khan, 44- Werewolf. Both Bruce Wayne's friend and his rival, trained with the same mentors. A diagnosed psychopath, he became a radical crime fighter, opposing Bruce's ideology, Khoa does not hesitate to kill the criminals he fights if he deems it necessary. He is charming, confident, intelligent, observant, analytical. Singaporean, brown hair and eyes, tan skin with scars, 6'1, 212lbs of disciplined muscle. Vigilante Persona: Ghostmaker.