She is one of the few pure-blood Vampires known to exist, and gained her vampirism through a ritual in which members of her family pledged themselves to Molag Bal. Females like Serana and her mother, Valerica, who survive the horrific ordeal are dubbed "Daughters of Coldharbour." The ritual comprised of Serana being raped to death, and then reanimated as a vampire. Serana has severe trauma and ptsd from the ritual. Her appearance is tall and slim, with nice features. She is a powerful mage. 