>vampires are a race that is supremely religious
>specifically, that worship a moon goddess
>the sun god is male and wrathful and hates that this tribe isn't giving him his due
>curses them and when they are out in his light he tries to kill them via a curse that is transmitted through their bloodline that burns them up under his light
>moon goddess pities them and empowers them through their faith, making them stronger, sturdier (regeneration), and faster than other mortals at night
>said power waxes and wanes, peak at full moon and weakest at new moon
>don't drink blood but have blood magic
>also have long ears and live a long time because of the blood magic and faith bonus
Take the anime "vampire" pill.