Can people have all their blood drained without vampires?

Question

I've found a few people in my fort completely drained of blood. Does this mean that I have a vampire among my dwarves or is there another way for this to happen like bleeding out or just remaining dead for a while?

Asked by Ullallulloo

Answer

No they can not. I'm pretty sure this message is a dead giveaway of the existence of a vampire. I think even dwarves killed by giant mosquitos aren't "completely drained of blood", just dead. Only vampires are so fastidious.

Answered by Paul Z

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