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There are many variations of stories depicting men and women who are able to reanimate their bodies shortly after death. In Latin they are called Revenants, the Norse called them Draugr, Vrykolakas in Greece and Strigoi in Romania; but today, we all know them as Vampires.
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Vampires came into existence with the simple purpose of everlasting immortality. An Egyptian Necromancer by the name of Atmen -obsessed with life and death, as all Egyptians were at the time- used the Book of the Dead -what was considered at the time to be the Egyptians map to the Underworld- to manipulate it into creating the first vampire in the form of himself. Twisting the very nature of the scripts into preventing him from passing into the Underworld and to return to his Earthly body, Atmen was able to defy the laws of nature - making it seem as if Osiris himself spat the man back out, wanting nothing to do with him. With his new abilities he quickly began to create more until they dominated the majority of the Western Hemisphere.
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The process of becoming a vampire is simple, but agonizing. In order to become a vampire two things must come together: the ingestion of tainted blood and death. Only Witches or those with magical blood can become a Vampire, with their magical genes giving them the ability to control their urges and abilities better than Syphons. If a magical person dies with even a drop of Vampire blood in their system they will awaken within a 24 hour period and upon consciousness will undergo a painful, internal encounter as their body is rejuvenated with life. They are forced to feed from a live source or else succumb to their death for a final time.
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Humans or magical persons bitten by a vampire will not become a vampire, but for a short period of time will feel lethargic until they are supplied with the proper nutrients to boost their system back up to normal standards. Witches do not have to be aware of their abilities or heritage, so it is possible for a witch to turn without ever practicing magic.
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Retractable fangs: These serve as their main tool for feeding as well as defense. They are described as being similar to a piranha with razor sharp edges for easy penetration. When feeding, after feeding, and during times of intense emotion their eyes will become void of any color -reverting to am almost milky white state- and their face is said to sink in, giving them an almost corpse-like appearance before returning to their glamored state.
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Heightened senses: Impeccable strength, senses, and speed are attributes to a vampire, though these are only heightened with age.
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Blood: Blood is regarded as being sacred to witches and is said to hold a persons life force. Feeding off ones life force grants you remarkable powers, but at a terrible cost. Being undead, Vampires must take a life force in order to keep the body they inhabit alive. Animal blood is only half effective, but can be used if human blood isn't available. If a Vampire doesn't feed for a while they will go into mummification and ultimately die.
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Dream Manipulation: As well as compulsion are not only methods used for feeding but also for defense as well. If a Vampire portrays someone as a threat, instead of attacking on a physical level they can manipulate their victim with a simple trick to the mind. A Vampire must have your blood in their system in order to manipulate visions when unconscious, but can easily compel a person with a simple look of eye to eye contact.
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Invitation: Vampires must be invited in by the living owner of the residence . Invitation can be revoked and this does not include commercial owned or public buildings.
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Silver: No other material is lethal to a Vampire except silver. Silver both burns and weakens a vampire, and if pierced through the heart with a silver object will result in permanent death.
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Dead mans blood: If injected into the bloodstream, blood taken from a deceased human can severely weaken a vampire within seconds of administration.
Vampires
There are many variations of stories depicting men and women who are able to reanimate their bodies shortly after death. In Latin they are called Revenants, the Norse called them Draugr, Vrykolakas in Greece and Strigoi in Romania; but today, we all know them as Vampires.
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Vampires came into existence with the simple purpose of everlasting immortality. An Egyptian Necromancer by the name of Atmen -obsessed with life and death, as all Egyptians were at the time- used the Book of the Dead -what was considered at the time to be the Egyptians map to the Underworld- to manipulate it into creating the first vampire in the form of himself. Twisting the very nature of the scripts into preventing him from passing into the Underworld and to return to his Earthly body, Atmen was able to defy the laws of nature - making it seem as if Osiris himself spat the man back out, wanting nothing to do with him. With his new abilities he quickly began to create more until they dominated the majority of the Western Hemisphere.
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Transition
The process of becoming a vampire is simple, but agonizing. In order to become a vampire two things must come together: the ingestion of tainted blood and death. Only Witches or those with magical blood can become a Vampire, with their magical genes giving them the ability to control their urges and abilities better than Syphons. If a magical person dies with even a drop of Vampire blood in their system they will awaken within a 24 hour period and upon consciousness will undergo a painful, internal encounter as their body is rejuvenated with life. They are forced to feed from a live source or else succumb to their death for a final time.
[break][break]
Humans or magical persons bitten by a vampire will not become a vampire, but for a short period of time will feel lethargic until they are supplied with the proper nutrients to boost their system back up to normal standards. Witches do not have to be aware of their abilities or heritage, so it is possible for a witch to turn without ever practicing magic.
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Abilities
Retractable fangs: These serve as their main tool for feeding as well as defense. They are described as being similar to a piranha with razor sharp edges for easy penetration. When feeding, after feeding, and during times of intense emotion their eyes will become void of any color -reverting to am almost milky white state- and their face is said to sink in, giving them an almost corpse-like appearance before returning to their glamored state.
[break][break]
Heightened senses: Impeccable strength, senses, and speed are attributes to a vampire, though these are only heightened with age.
[break][break]
Blood: Blood is regarded as being sacred to witches and is said to hold a persons life force. Feeding off ones life force grants you remarkable powers, but at a terrible cost. Being undead, Vampires must take a life force in order to keep the body they inhabit alive. Animal blood is only half effective, but can be used if human blood isn't available. If a Vampire doesn't feed for a while they will go into mummification and ultimately die.
[break][break]
Dream Manipulation: As well as compulsion are not only methods used for feeding but also for defense as well. If a Vampire portrays someone as a threat, instead of attacking on a physical level they can manipulate their victim with a simple trick to the mind. A Vampire must have your blood in their system in order to manipulate visions when unconscious, but can easily compel a person with a simple look of eye to eye contact.
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Weaknesses
Invitation: Vampires must be invited in by the living owner of the residence . Invitation can be revoked and this does not include commercial owned or public buildings.
[break][break]
Silver: No other material is lethal to a Vampire except silver. Silver both burns and weakens a vampire, and if pierced through the heart with a silver object will result in permanent death.
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Dead mans blood: If injected into the bloodstream, blood taken from a deceased human can severely weaken a vampire within seconds of administration.
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