The Unofficial Classification
"Are Vampire Progenitors that powerful?" Jake frowned.
There was no doubt about Wyatt's strength, but in the end there was little the vampire could do against his radioactive magic. A small burst of ultraviolet and he'd run off like a dog with his tail between his legs.
Cekt picked at his ear with a fussy air, then nodded,
"They are. Most vampire species have two evolutionary pathways: aging and consuming blood. In ordinary Vampires, even if the one who transformed them is dead, and even if they are very old, they can only consume blood from their own former species. This is the price to pay for a curse with benefits. Ordinary blood will only give them a weak boost and will only satisfy their hunger. If they try to consume a better or slightly different blood, their lives may be in danger.