Purebloods

Purebloods are of the highest rank amongst vampires. Their blood remains pure without any human contamination, they can trace their blood back to an original Pureblood ancestor. Purebloods hold a lot of mysterious power.

Background History
A long time ago, when the human race was on the verge of extinction the first vampires emerged. These first vampires were known as purebloods.

Purebloods are those who have not bred with humans, keeps their vampire blood pure. Some Purebloods have bred with humans, producing weaker vampires which came to be known as the Noble vampires. All vampires have some human blood in them, but a Pureblood vampire has no human blood in them.

War broke out between the Purebloods and the Humans. In order to defend themselves against vampires, some humans ate an ancestor's flesh, creating the vampire hunters whom gained the power and strength to kill vampires. This includes anti-vampire magic and weapons. Therefore all vampire hunters have vampire blood in them but not to the extent that they are classed as vampires, therefore they do not beneift from a vampires's longevity and thirst for blood. The vampire hunters protect the human race from the vampires.

During the war, the Pureblood population greatly dimished. Many bred with humans and created Level Es to incease the vampire poplation. Therefore there are very few Purebloods today.

==Powers ==

The full extent of their powers are only known amongst the purebloods themselves, their true powers remain a mystery. They have timeless beauty, they stop aging around their early 20s and maintain their youthful appearence reagrdless of time. They are immortal beings that live for eternity. They can only die if they are murdered by someone powerful or suicide at the hand of an anti-vapmire weapon. It is implied that each vampire has a unique power such as Rido's ability to manipulate his blood or Shizuka's control over plants.

Unlike other vampires, Purebloods have the ability to turn whoever they bite into a vampire. This is forbidden since all those they turn will eventually succumb to their bloodlust and become Level Es. However this can be prevented by drinking the blood of the Pureblood who turned them or delayed by drinking the blood from any other Pureblood. Their blood is highly prized and many have attempted to drink their blood, this includes both humans and Noble vampires. They can form shadow puppets/spies using parts of their flesh which are capable of shape shifting. They can project their minds into animals or other peolple, so they can secretly protect their loved ones.

Purebloods like Kaname Kuran have shown destructive powers like obliterate other vampire by will, telekinetic ability like cracking wall/mirrors, etc. Purebloods can erase memories and taper with their memories. It is demonstrated that Purebloods have the power to seal off the vampire side of vampires, thus making them a normal human. However this spell comes at the price of their life.

Yuki Kuran has inherited a rare Kuran trait of being able to handle anti-vapire weapons. She morphed the Artemis Rod into an enlarged scythe, which has the ability to kill pureblood vampires by stripping them of their healing powers so any attack to the heart or head becomes fatal.

Most purebloods are feared by the Nobles and lower classes due to their ability to control vampires against their will. A power Kaname choses not to exercise, earning the respect of many Noble vampires like Ichijou. The full extent of this power is not fully revealed, but pureblood can only control other vampires physically not mentally.

Relationships between Purebloods
Purebloods tend to not show emotion and are vary of other Purebloods.

The Pureblood nature is an everlasing quest for power. By killing and drinking the blood of another Pureblood, they can absorb their power. But this is a great taboo and is said to summon a sinsiter future upon that Pureblood.

Similar to other vampires, Pureblood's blood thirst can only be quenched by the blood of their loved one. Since Purebloods live for eternity, losing their loved one is much more devastating for them. It is also common practice for pureblood siblings to marry each other to preserve their thick blood. For example the Kuran family, who are at the core of the vampire world.

There are currently only 7 Pureblood families: Kuran, Ouri, Shirabuki, Hiou, Hanadagi, Toumma and Shoutou.

Relationships between Purebloods and Nobles
Relations between the Purebloods and the Nobles are mixed.

Nobles vampires that are Pro-Monarchy have a strong sense of loyalty to Pureblood as seen by Aido referred to Kaname as "Kaname-sama" (Respectful and formal Japanese term) and always protecting Yuuki. It is very important for Purebloods to continue the vampire race, therefore many Noble children are put forward as potential wifes.

Whereas other vamires who are Pro-Vampire Council view the Purebloods as a threat. Asato wished to rid the world of Purebloods as they have absolute control over their will. However the Purebloods and the Vampire Council work together in order to maintain order in the vampire society by keeping watch over Level Ds and exterminating Level Es.