1. Immortal Blood Drinkers
The vampyre found most often in fantasy and horror novels. Tales and descriptions vary as to whether or not this vampyre drinks blood to survive or just for the taste. Some descriptions allow for the vampyre to die if conditions are right (stake through the heart, exposure to sunlight, suicide by fire) but they are immune to most common causes of death.
2. Mortal Blood Drinkers
Mortal Blood Drinkers have no real claim to the species other than they drink blood. Blood drinkers are quite prevalent in our society. Some claim that they "need" blood and actually manifest symptoms of illness (which vary by individual) when they have not "fed." Mortal Blood Drinkers take only small amounts of blood from willing donors using sterile equipment such as razors, syringes, and other implements.
3. Unintentional Psychic Vampyres
The most common type of 'vampyre.' Again, this term is used loosely as there is no ancestral heritage to a true vampyre. Psychic vampyrism is the ability to take energy from (or give energy to) other sources, such as people, plants, and animals. Most average human beings are capable of psychic vampyrism and do it on a regular basis. Those born after 1965 are most likely not only have and use this ability, but are much stronger than any other generation. With even a small amount of training, most of these 'natural born psy-vamps' can elevate themselves to the next category.
4. Intentional Psychic Vampyres
This 'vampyre' is the most dangerous and most common. The intentional
psy-vamps can come in a manner of descriptions and can look like the kid
next door (and most likely is). This psyvamps is either one who has
unusually strong natural ability and is aware of it or is one who has trained
to develop the skill. Unfortunately, most of these psy-vamps are
unaware that the ability can be used not only to harm but to heal.
These psy-vamps can, to a greater or lessor degree, control others by manipulating
their emotions (done by changing their energy).
As we begin our journey into the realm of the vampyre, please bear
in mind that just like anything else, there are many different types of vampyres. There is no universal definition or stereotype, each person
(vampyre)
is different in their practice, methods, and manners. Presented here are
many of the different historical vampyre references as well as some modern
day definitions and examples (such as above).
The Kindred
The Kindred is a real life vampyre somewhat related
to the immortal vampires we know about but not with the same power
of eternal life. Kindred have unique powers, empathy and magic
being among the strongest. Each Kindred is their own individual with
their own unique powers.
Disclaimer:
Some vampyres drink blood, others do not. Some vampyres say that
this is the only way to determine a real vampire. I personally
do not care who is a real
vampyre and who is not. LARP/RPG vampyres are not typically thought of
as being real vampyres but there are always exceptions
to the rules.
These vampyre pages were created for educational purposes not
to determine who is and who is not a vampyre.
Immortal Vampyres:
There are people who claim to be
immortal vampyres having lived for hundreds of years. There is no
proof to substanciate these claims. Nobody who claims to be this
particular type of
vampyre has ever been able to show enough proof to substanciate
their existance. If there ever is a substanciated claim it will be
listed in the credible newspapers rather than just the tabloids.
Vampyres By Birth:
These are the vampryes that claim to have
been born with a craving to drink blood. They are supplied
by donors who are willing to fulfill the vampyre's needs. This is
usually done by making a small surface wound with a razor or by taking
the blood through a hypodermic needle. This practice normally do not produce
any scars.
Sometimes this type of vampyre can trace
their vampyrism through several of their ancestors. At first, they
may not know or understand why they have so many differences from
the average person.They may also become influenced into thinking
that their cravings are not normal and wrong.
Viral Vampyres:
These are people who claim to be "turned"
into vampyres
by a virus that is passed through bodily fluids. The
transmission is usually deliberate and ritualistic. The fledgling
will almost always have a near-death experience before gaining the
heightened
vampyric senses.
Spirit-Influenced Vampyres:
These are humans who claim to have
exchanged partial control of
their body with a spirit/demon for heightened vampyric senses. The
spirit/demon while in control of the person's body may perform evil
acts that can leave the human with a sense of remorse.
Psychic Vampyres:
Some vampyres claim to use their mind and body energies to
"feed" from and manipulate the "life-force" of those around them.
This often includes controlling humans and other
non supernatural beings, reading minds, and generally getting what
they want. Most vampires can do these things, so they
could all be classed as psi-vamps. However, unlike the other forms
of vampyres few psi-vamps actually drink blood and the
heightened vampiric senses do not occur. Some
psi-vamps can manipulate situations to bring on an emotional high
so that they will have something
to feed from. They may also have the
ablility to choose which type of energy they take. A psi-vamp may
leave people around him feeling drained until he learns to control
his/her feeding habits. Sometimes a psychic can tell if a person is a
psi-vamp.
Vampire the Masquerade
Clan Names
West Wing Calliope's Private Chambers
East Wing Torture Chamber, Prison
