History Check: Vryloka
(14+7) ((another damn thing where I'm missing half of my info! Looks like I'm stuck using the CB stuff this time))
Vrylokas were originally human, though the bloodbond ritual subtly changes their appearance. Vrylokas have dark gray or blue eyes that turn red when they are angered or excited. Their skin is uniformly pale, ranging from pinkish flesh to chalky white. Most vrylokas have hair in shades of red, from deep scarlet to strawberry blond. However, jet-black hair is found in rare individuals. A vryloka’s upper canine teeth might appear slightly more pronounced than the human norm. However, unlike true vampires, vrylokas have no fangs.
Vrylokas favor clothing and weapons that reflect their ancient origin, from layered robes and tall headdresses to long jackets and trousers, or bodices and skirts. Vryloka garb is often subtly embroidered with bloodred roses and thorns—the symbols of the Red Witch. Vrylokas favor red accentuated with brass and black, and they regard rubies as the most precious of gems.
Vrylokas’ armor is uniformly ornate, with their warriors favoring heavy plate. Their weapons are equally flamboyant, spiked and flourished with rubies and rose motifs.
The bloodbond ritual causes vrylokas to live to be three hundred years old or more, and they retain their energy and vitality to their dying days. The most powerful vrylokas are said to be immune to the effects of age, though they can be killed like any other mortal creature.
(13+3 vs ?) You have a quick realization for a moment. You look over at your allies and one in particular fits that description, and Archuther's claim about Aurel not being a human and his claim he is human in all purposes? There's no doubt about it to you; Aurel is a vryloka. And the assassins from before and his vampire kin appeared to be Vryloka as well. You can't tell if you should be scared of him or horrified at his family.
((What sort of knowledge checks do I know? Also, I'm an eladrin, so technically I meditate, rather than sleep, so I'm aware of my surroundings, although the others may not know that.))
((You can make any check at all, and yes you do, but you do suffer a slight penalty to perception/insight in that state (even if it doesn't say so, I'm ruling it as so). -3 to anything that has to do with seeing (perception, insight) while you're meditating.))