Pupating, also referred to as evolution or devolution, is a characteristic unique to the Vampires descended from Kain. All such Vampires evolve by "retreating into quiescent states from which they emerge transformed", developing new dark gifts and abilities corresponding to their individual traits. Vampiric pupation and pupation grounds differed depending on the brood: Vampires of the Melchahim clan burrowed underground in the Necropolis, whereas the Zephonim and the Rahabim cocooned themselves in the Silenced Cathedral and the Drowned Abbey respectively.