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{{Infobox Species
{{Infobox Species
|Species name = Yssgaroth
|Species name = Great Vampire
|type = Winged serpent
|aka =
|type = Humanoid
|affiliation =
|affiliation =
|origin = unknown
|origin = Unknown
|appearances = [[NA]]: ''[[The Pit]]''
|appearances = [[DW]]: ''[[State of Decay]]''
|Mentions= [[BFA]]: ''[[Zagreus (audio story)|Zagreus]]''
|Mentions = ''[[The Infinite Quest]]''
}}
}}


The '''Yssgaroth''' are horrible, huge, winged snakes with many eyes, but this may be illusion, since their appearance can cause hallucination. They are native to an [[Yssgaroth's Universe|another universe]], but they want to be released into the normal universe.
The '''Great Vampires''' were massive [[humanoid]]s from [[Gallifreyan]] legend.  


The Yssgaroths and their universe were discovered by the [[Time Lord]]s in one of [[Rassilon]]'s early attempts to create a [[black hole]]. Instead of creating a [[black hole]], they accidentally punched a hole through space into [[Yssgaroth's Universe]]. The Yssgaroth escaped and caused mass destruction. The [[Time Lord]]s, led by [[Kopyion Liall a Mahajetsu]], tried to stop them, leading to the thousand year [[Eternal War]]. Though they were able to push the Yssgaroths back to their own universe, billions of people were killed and whole star systems were destroyed. Even then, the Yssgaroth survived and tried to get back into the normal universe. ([[NA]]: ''[[The Pit]]'')
==Physical Description==
The Great Vampires were colossal [[humanoid]]s with grey skin and wings. Like lesser [[vampire]]s, the Great Vampire required [[blood]] to survive, but due to their large size they needed considerably more. Great Vampires were extremely powerful and one individual could drain a whole [[planet]] dry. They had the ability to absorb energy, such as from weapons, and were able to survive numerous minor wounds. The only way to kill one was to stab them through the heart, usually with a iron stake.  


[[Category:Sentient reptiles]]
==History==
[[Category:Other dimension species]]
The Great Vampires suddenly appeared in the universe, causing mass destruction and chaos. The [[Time Lord]]s hunted these creatures down in a long and bloody [[Time Lord-Vampire War|war]], using [[bowship]]s to pierce their hearts. Though the [[Time Lord]]s won, they incurred heavy casualties, and even then the leader of the Vampires escaped into [[E-Space]]. After time, the records of this war were lost and passed into legend. ([[DW]]: ''[[State of Decay]]'')
 
[[Category:Vampires]]
[[Category:Humanoid species]]
[[Category:Enemies of the Time Lords]]
[[Category:Fourth Doctor enemies]]

Revision as of 17:32, 13 July 2007


The Great Vampires were massive humanoids from Gallifreyan legend.

Physical Description

The Great Vampires were colossal humanoids with grey skin and wings. Like lesser vampires, the Great Vampire required blood to survive, but due to their large size they needed considerably more. Great Vampires were extremely powerful and one individual could drain a whole planet dry. They had the ability to absorb energy, such as from weapons, and were able to survive numerous minor wounds. The only way to kill one was to stab them through the heart, usually with a iron stake.

History

The Great Vampires suddenly appeared in the universe, causing mass destruction and chaos. The Time Lords hunted these creatures down in a long and bloody war, using bowships to pierce their hearts. Though the Time Lords won, they incurred heavy casualties, and even then the leader of the Vampires escaped into E-Space. After time, the records of this war were lost and passed into legend. (DW: State of Decay)

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