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* [[HornyDevils Succubi/Incubi]]-Could be considered the demonic cousin of a vampire. Feed on sex instead of blood.
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* [[HornyDevils [[SuccubiAndIncubi Succubi/Incubi]]-Could be considered the demonic cousin of a vampire. Feed on sex instead of blood.
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[[WMG: [[BeethovenWasAnAlienSpy Jack the Ripper was a vampire]].]]
He used the brutality of it to disguise the fact he was drinking the blood, so the cops would assume it was some sort of ritualistic killing/picquerism and disguise the fact he was drinking their blood. He was never caught because he used his vampiric stealth. As for why there weren't more killings? Either he was cautious and figured he might be caught, or was cut down by some vampire hunter/made the mistake of getting killed by one of the vampire weaknesses.
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[[WMG: Vampires represent society gone wrong.]]
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Functioning societies are built upon cooperation and mutually beneficial relationships. Non-functional societies (like the poor parts of 19th century English industrial cities) are built upon the powerful exploiting the weak- or in other words, "sucking them dry." Other stuff this explains:
** Why are vampires pale? During the 19th century, white Europe exploited and oppressed Asia and Africa.
** Why do vampires fear crosses? Because Christianity was originally "a religion of slaves and women" in the words of one Roman writer.
** Why do vampires in many stories fear salt? Because salt is something even the common man could use to add flavour.
** Why do vampires prey on homeless people? Because they are the world`s most downtrodden people, [[RuleOfSymbolism not some rubbish about feeding on people we won't miss.]]
** Why is it that VampiresAreRich? Because in nearly all societies, the powerful are wealthy and vice versa.
(Advance warning- this could get preachy)
Functioning societies are built upon cooperation and mutually beneficial relationships. Non-functional societies (like the poor parts of 19th century English industrial cities) are built upon the powerful exploiting the weak- or in other words, "sucking them dry." Other stuff this explains:
** Why are vampires pale? During the 19th century, white Europe exploited and oppressed Asia and Africa.
** Why do vampires fear crosses? Because Christianity was originally "a religion of slaves and women" in the words of one Roman writer.
** Why do vampires in many stories fear salt? Because salt is something even the common man could use to add flavour.
** Why do vampires prey on homeless people? Because they are the world`s most downtrodden people, [[RuleOfSymbolism not some rubbish about feeding on people we won't miss.]]
** Why is it that VampiresAreRich? Because in nearly all societies, the powerful are wealthy and vice versa.
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* To paraphrase (or possibly quote) the great [[Discworld/CarpeJugulum Terry Pratchett]], "The perfect world for a vampire is one in which all other vampires are dead and no one seriously believes in them any more." If Stephenie Meyer is a vampire (or controlled by one) and trying to make other vampires stake themselves, that accomplishes both points.
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* To paraphrase (or possibly quote) the great [[Discworld/CarpeJugulum [[Literature/CarpeJugulum Terry Pratchett]], "The perfect world for a vampire is one in which all other vampires are dead and no one seriously believes in them any more." If Stephenie Meyer is a vampire (or controlled by one) and trying to make other vampires stake themselves, that accomplishes both points.
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* Upgraded Vampire (Manga/{{Hellsing}}'s Alucard, or an Elite from {{Charby the Vampirate}}) - Immune or indifferent to standard vampire weaknesses, usually proficient with some sort of weapon.
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* Upgraded Vampire (Manga/{{Hellsing}}'s Alucard, or an Elite from {{Charby the Vampirate}}) - ''Webcomic/CharbyTheVampirate'') -- Immune or indifferent to standard vampire weaknesses, usually proficient with some sort of weapon.
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* Upgraded Vampire ({{Hellsing}}'s Alucard, or an Elite from {{Charby the Vampirate}}) - Immune or indifferent to standard vampire weaknesses, usually proficient with some sort of weapon.
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* Upgraded Vampire ({{Hellsing}}'s (Manga/{{Hellsing}}'s Alucard, or an Elite from {{Charby the Vampirate}}) - Immune or indifferent to standard vampire weaknesses, usually proficient with some sort of weapon.
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* It's also so the naturally weak-willed, particularly young women of a tender age, will be properly prepared for life as chattel. All you would need to say to ''them'' as a vampire is, "I'll love you forever"; then you've got them hooked. The vampires started this particular propaganda with AnneRice's Byronic, broody vampires; it has, so far, marched on without a hitch. I, for one, am eagerly awaiting our true puppetmasters' arrival.
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* It's also so the naturally weak-willed, particularly young women of a tender age, will be properly prepared for life as chattel. All you would need to say to ''them'' as a vampire is, "I'll love you forever"; then you've got them hooked. The vampires started this particular propaganda with AnneRice's Creator/AnneRice's Byronic, broody vampires; it has, so far, marched on without a hitch. I, for one, am eagerly awaiting our true puppetmasters' arrival.
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Emerging from the old world, where a small sub-set of humanity evolved at a faster rate . In reality Homo Dominants vis a via "{{Prey}}'' but labeled as Vampires. They live normal lives, can walk in the sun and the cross don't do diddley. They intermarry with others of the Blood and work to keep hidden. They are a little stronger, faster , with sharper senses and heal at an faster rate. Peak physical attributes but various body structures. From portly to stick thin. They are above human but not superhuman.
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Emerging from the old world, where a small sub-set of humanity evolved at a faster rate . In reality Homo Dominants vis a via "{{Prey}}'' "Prey'' but labeled as Vampires. They live normal lives, can walk in the sun and the cross don't do diddley. They intermarry with others of the Blood and work to keep hidden. They are a little stronger, faster , with sharper senses and heal at an faster rate. Peak physical attributes but various body structures. From portly to stick thin. They are above human but not superhuman.
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* StephenieMeyer is a deadly vampire hunter who churned out a foul supernatural romance series with the sole intent of having raging vampires attack her, allowing her to find and kill them much more easily.
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* StephenieMeyer Creator/StephenieMeyer is a deadly vampire hunter who churned out a foul supernatural romance series with the sole intent of having raging vampires attack her, allowing her to find and kill them much more easily.
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** {{Let the Right One In}} was written for the same purpose, but aimed at a different audience. It's much more effective: fans discussing the murder of an innocent character focused on how horrible it was for ''the murderous vampire.''
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** {{Let the Right One In}} ''Literature/LetTheRightOneIn'' was written for the same purpose, but aimed at a different audience. It's much more effective: fans discussing the murder of an innocent character focused on how horrible it was for ''the murderous vampire.''
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* See The Elder Scrolls Online vampirism for why that wouldn't be so. Besides vampirism is considered an abomination by nearly all faiths, and there are ultimately more religious people than atheists.
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* Where to vampires come from? By infecting a human and turning it into a fellow vampire. What do vampires feed on the most? Humans. As a result, vampires would essentially be eating their own children, since humans are needed to create more vampires. Unless raised to become a vampire, any human who has spent his life trying to escape having their blood drained is not going to be in the best state of mind when they're turned into the thing they've been conditioned to fear the most. This may explain why so many good-aligned vampires are so willing to kill off their own kind without hesitation or regret, because they are unable to fit into what they regard are their former tormentors.
* Everyone knows vampires are immortal. The problem with immortality is that it can create complacency. Combined that with traditional vampire powers (super-strength, shapeshifting, flying, whatever), means vampires are going to be a little slow to adopt new ideas or inventions that may not mesh well with the current status quo. Compared to vampires, humans have very short lives (around 80-90 years at healthiest). However, being short-lived and vulnerable means humans are more willing to adapt quickly to the situation. Since their guaranteed deaths mean they have nothing to lose, humans will work harder to bring their inventions and ideas to fruition before they kick the bucket. Since vampires don't need to worry about death, it will be more difficult for them to invent and improvise without
For example, in Mesoamerica, some researchers theorize the main reason why the Aztecs performed human sacrifice was so they can substitute their need for protein with a diet of human flesh, due to the lack of domestic animals larger than the llama or alpaca that could be used to feed a large population of people.
* Everyone knows vampires are immortal. The problem with immortality is that it can create complacency. Combined that with traditional vampire powers (super-strength, shapeshifting, flying, whatever), means vampires are going to be a little slow to adopt new ideas or inventions that may not mesh well with the current status quo. Compared to vampires, humans have very short lives (around 80-90 years at healthiest). However, being short-lived and vulnerable means humans are more willing to adapt quickly to the situation. Since their guaranteed deaths mean they have nothing to lose, humans will work harder to bring their inventions and ideas to fruition before they kick the bucket. Since vampires don't need to worry about death, it will be more difficult for them to invent and improvise without
For example, in Mesoamerica, some researchers theorize the main reason why the Aztecs performed human sacrifice was so they can substitute their need for protein with a diet of human flesh, due to the lack of domestic animals larger than the llama or alpaca that could be used to feed a large population of people.
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* Where to vampires come from? By infecting a human and turning it into a fellow vampire. What do vampires feed on the most? Humans. As a result, vampires would essentially be eating their own children, since humans are needed to create more vampires. Since vampires are technically dead, they're unable to raise their own offspring naturally, so like parasites they rely on humans to create more of their kind. Unless raised to become a vampire, any human who has spent his life trying to escape having their blood drained is not going to be in the best state of mind when they're turned into the thing they've been conditioned to fear the most. This may explain why so many good-aligned vampires are so willing to kill off their own kind without hesitation or regret, because they are unable to fit into what they regard are their former tormentors.
* Everyone knows vampires are immortal. The problem with immortality is that it can create complacency. Combined that with traditional vampire powers (super-strength, shapeshifting, flying, whatever), means vampires are going to be a little slow to adopt new ideas or inventions that may not mesh well with the current status quo. Compared to vampires, humans have very short lives (around 80-90 years at healthiest). However, being short-lived and vulnerable means humans are more willing to adapt quickly to the situation. Since their guaranteed deaths mean they have nothing to lose, humans will work harder to bring their inventions and ideas to fruition before they kick the bucket. Since vampires don't need to worry about death,it even a vampire inventor will be more difficult have a much longer time getting their ideas into the main public since they don't have to worry about their ideas dying with them. Thus, without the humans rapid success for them to invent and improvise without
For example,ride on, vampires would still be stuck in Mesoamerica, some researchers theorize the main reason why the Aztecs performed human sacrifice was so they can substitute their need for protein with a diet of human flesh, due to the lack of domestic animals larger than the llama or alpaca that could be used to feed a large population of people.
{{Medieval Stasis}}.
* Everyone knows vampires are immortal. The problem with immortality is that it can create complacency. Combined that with traditional vampire powers (super-strength, shapeshifting, flying, whatever), means vampires are going to be a little slow to adopt new ideas or inventions that may not mesh well with the current status quo. Compared to vampires, humans have very short lives (around 80-90 years at healthiest). However, being short-lived and vulnerable means humans are more willing to adapt quickly to the situation. Since their guaranteed deaths mean they have nothing to lose, humans will work harder to bring their inventions and ideas to fruition before they kick the bucket. Since vampires don't need to worry about death,
For example,
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* Everyone knows vampires are immortal. The problem with immortality is that it can create complacency. Combined that with traditional vampire powers (super-strength, shapeshifting, flying, whatever), means vampires are going to be a little slow to adopt new ideas or inventions that may not mesh well with the current status quo. Compared to vampires, humans have very short lives. However, such short lives mean humans are more readily
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* Everyone knows vampires are immortal. The problem with immortality is that it can create complacency. Combined that with traditional vampire powers (super-strength, shapeshifting, flying, whatever), means vampires are going to be a little slow to adopt new ideas or inventions that may not mesh well with the current status quo. Compared to vampires, humans have very short lives. lives (around 80-90 years at healthiest). However, such short lives mean being short-lived and vulnerable means humans are more readily willing to adapt quickly to the situation. Since their guaranteed deaths mean they have nothing to lose, humans will work harder to bring their inventions and ideas to fruition before they kick the bucket. Since vampires don't need to worry about death, it will be more difficult for them to invent and improvise without
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* Where to vampires come from? By infecting a human and turning it into a fellow vampire. What do vampires feed on the most? Humans. As a result, vampires would essentially be eating their own children, since humans are needed to create more vampires. Any human who has spent his life trying to escape having their blood drained is not going to be in the best state of mind when they're turned into the thing they've been conditioned to fear the most. This may explain why so many good-aligned vampires are so willing to kill off their own kind without hesitation or regret.
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* Where to vampires come from? By infecting a human and turning it into a fellow vampire. What do vampires feed on the most? Humans. As a result, vampires would essentially be eating their own children, since humans are needed to create more vampires. Any Unless raised to become a vampire, any human who has spent his life trying to escape having their blood drained is not going to be in the best state of mind when they're turned into the thing they've been conditioned to fear the most. This may explain why so many good-aligned vampires are so willing to kill off their own kind without hesitation or regret. regret, because they are unable to fit into what they regard are their former tormentors.
* Everyone knows vampires are immortal. The problem with immortality is that it can create complacency. Combined that with traditional vampire powers (super-strength, shapeshifting, flying, whatever), means vampires are going to be a little slow to adopt new ideas or inventions that may not mesh well with the current status quo. Compared to vampires, humans have very short lives. However, such short lives mean humans are more readily
* Everyone knows vampires are immortal. The problem with immortality is that it can create complacency. Combined that with traditional vampire powers (super-strength, shapeshifting, flying, whatever), means vampires are going to be a little slow to adopt new ideas or inventions that may not mesh well with the current status quo. Compared to vampires, humans have very short lives. However, such short lives mean humans are more readily
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* Vampire populations will always remain low. This is something found in all predator-prey relationships. The amount of prey will always exceed the amount of predators. If the reverse were to happen, the predators would surely decrease in numbers since there isn't enough prey to feed them. As most media have shown, vampires prey mostly on humans. But in order for vampires to increase their population, there must be an even larger number of humans that will be able to feed them all. This means any rebellions among humans would be utterly disastrous to a vampire, since killing off the rebellion would be the equivalent of torching your crops. And since it takes alot of time to grow a human,
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* Vampire populations will always remain low. This is something found in all predator-prey relationships. The amount of prey will always exceed the amount of predators. If the reverse were to happen, the predators would surely decrease in numbers since there isn't enough prey to feed them. As most media have shown, vampires prey mostly on humans. But in order for vampires to increase their population, there must be an even larger number of humans that will be able to feed them all. This means any rebellions among humans would be utterly disastrous to a vampire, since killing off the rebellion would be the equivalent of torching your crops. And since it takes alot of time to grow a human, vampires may end up consuming more than they can replace.
* Where to vampires come from? By infecting a human and turning it into a fellow vampire. What do vampires feed on the most? Humans. As a result, vampires would essentially be eating their own children, since humans are needed to create more vampires. Any human who has spent his life trying to escape having their blood drained is not going to be in the best state of mind when they're turned into the thing they've been conditioned to fear the most. This may explain why so many good-aligned vampires are so willing to kill off their own kind without hesitation or regret.
* Where to vampires come from? By infecting a human and turning it into a fellow vampire. What do vampires feed on the most? Humans. As a result, vampires would essentially be eating their own children, since humans are needed to create more vampires. Any human who has spent his life trying to escape having their blood drained is not going to be in the best state of mind when they're turned into the thing they've been conditioned to fear the most. This may explain why so many good-aligned vampires are so willing to kill off their own kind without hesitation or regret.
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* As we know vampires are blood-suckers. Unfortunately, blood doesn't have too much nutrients. Vampire bats, who subsists exclusively on blood, often drink so much that they're unable to fly properly without peeing it out - same for others like ticks and mosquitos. This means a vampire needs to drink alot of blood to maintain a healthy lifestyle. In addition, such an exclusive diet that only contains bodily liquids means vampires won't be able to spread very far geographically. This is especially true if such areas lack large game, or do not have the kind of environment that can support livestock farmed for blood. Humans on the other hand, are able to thrive in multiple environments, including deserts, arctics and small islands, because our omnivorous diets allow us to subsist on a wide variety of different foods. As a result, the only way a vampire can Vampires, on the other hand, would never be able to reach the same population density as people due
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* As we know vampires are blood-suckers. Unfortunately, blood doesn't have too much nutrients. Vampire bats, who subsists exclusively on blood, often drink so much that they're unable to fly properly without peeing it out - same for others like ticks and mosquitos. This means a vampire needs to drink alot of blood to maintain a healthy lifestyle. In addition, such an exclusive diet that only contains bodily liquids means vampires won't be able to spread very far geographically. This is especially true if such areas lack large game, or do not have the kind of environment that can support livestock farmed for blood. Humans on the other hand, are able to thrive in multiple environments, including deserts, arctics and small islands, because our omnivorous diets allow us to subsist on a wide variety of different foods. As a result, the only way a vampire can Vampires, on the other hand, would never only be able to reach dominate an area that is already inhabited with humans which they can feed on.
* Vampire populations will always remain low. This is something found in all predator-prey relationships. The amount of prey will always exceed thesame population density as people due amount of predators. If the reverse were to happen, the predators would surely decrease in numbers since there isn't enough prey to feed them. As most media have shown, vampires prey mostly on humans. But in order for vampires to increase their population, there must be an even larger number of humans that will be able to feed them all. This means any rebellions among humans would be utterly disastrous to a vampire, since killing off the rebellion would be the equivalent of torching your crops. And since it takes alot of time to grow a human,
* Vampire populations will always remain low. This is something found in all predator-prey relationships. The amount of prey will always exceed the
