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Twisted_Freak’s Guide to Surviving the World
Issue 2: Vampire Hunting: How Not To Get Sucked Out

Welcome all my loyal Freaks. Today we shall discuss Vampires. Yes, that’s right, those creatures of the night, the blood drinkers, and the people who are paler then I. I will tell you how not to be drained, and how to do it like a pro.

Part 1: Getting you Gear Ready.

Having the right tools for the job can mean the difference between getting out alive, and having to stay indoors during daylight hours for the rest of your life. First off, Cross’s and Holy Water only work on Vampires that have been summoned, it doesn’t work on natural vampires, but what kills the natural vampires also kills the summoned ones. So, unless you are told otherwise, treat all vampires as the natural type. This is some of the basic and some more advanced gear that you may want to keep with you:

Armour; a good neck protector may keep your blood in your body. Some people use a chain mail neck guard, but I prefer Kevlar due to its low profile and lighter weight. Good solid body armour like 28 piles Kevlar is also suggested.

Weapons; vampires are allergic to silver, garlic, ultraviolet light, and untreated wood. A good hardwood, like maple or ash should be used for your stakes. Also, use a lathe to round the edges off your wood; a cylinder stake enters a vampires body much smoother then the square edged stake. In addition, you can sharpen your stakes on the lathe, giving them that professional smooth point. Since silver is too costly to use for your stakes, I suggest that it be used for your ammo. Choose a medium calibre bullet, the more popular being the new .40 S&W and the 10mm. 9mm rounds can also be used, but I suggest you go to a heaver round. When casting your bullets, use a hollow point mould, preferably based on the Ranger Talon round, Rhino Point, or the British Dum – Dum mk4. Try to stay away from sterling silver, the tin makes the alloy soft, and that can cause some problems. After the bullets air cool, gently cram mashed garlic into the hollow, then seal the tip off with melted wax. It is becoming popular with some newer slayers to use pneumatic dart launchers, like those used for tranquilizer darts, loaded with liquid silver nitrate. Silver nitrate works faster then solid silver, but if the vampire has any type of armour, like a leather jacket, for example, the dart will not get penetration. It is becoming more popular with slayers now to carry a melee weapon. Though helpful with a hand-to-hand weapons expert, a newbie should shy away from these weapons unless they have formal training. Other weapons include silver grenades, ultraviolet flood lamps, crossbows with wood or silver tipped bolts, and the new high-pressure garlic spray weapons. In response to these weapons, use them if you got them.

Part 2: The Anatomy and Combat Tactics for Vampires

Vampires or the hominus nocturna, are much like humans, but with a few small differences. The fangs or mutated canine teeth are mainly used to puncture. But a small sup species found in eastern Mexico have fangs that are hollow, it is suspected that blood is sucked through the fangs, then the blood is transferred via a small tube to the oesophagus. Vampires have the ability to withdraw their fangs into their skull, making them appear human. The only way to detect vampires in large groups is to use a thermo graphic scanner. Human core body temperature is around 98.6F, a vampires core temperature is 56.2F, making them appear blue when looking through a scanner. There are only a few ways to properly kill a vampire. These include a stake in the head or heard, silver bullet in the head or heart, decapitation, incineration, exposure to strong UV light for at least 45 seconds, and any other major damage to the head or heart will cause the vampire to combust.

Part 3: Hunting Grounds: a.k.a. Where Vampires Like to Hang Out

Nine chances out of ten, if your vampire head count is around zero, your not looking in the right places. Vampires tend to shy away from places that are out in the open. As is custom among slayers, if you don’t have to walk for at least 15 minutes, over one rooftop, down one near condemned freight elevator, and through a rat infested hallway. You’re not looking in the right places.

In an urban environment, vampires love condemned buildings. In fact, if it’s abandoned, there’s a good chance a vampire has set-up a lair their. In a more rural setting, look for boarded-up buildings. Most times, you will find either a vampire lair, or a crack house. Either way it’s a win – win situation.

Always what until dawn before you enter, this way you are getting them after a night of gorging on blood, and as we all know, after a big meal, we all move a little more slowly. This will help you in clearing out the lair. Be on the lookout for corpses, usually bleed out and cold. This is just vampire take-out, although a bit creepy, it’s nothing to worry about.

Part 4: Finishing it

In the end, it all boils down to this: the pointy thing goes into the ugly dude’s head or heart. Everything else is style. If you have any questions or comments, please ask. And as always:

Keep on Surviving

Twisted_Freak

Next Issue: Extra Terrestrial Invasion: The Aliens Are Coming! The Aliens Are Coming!

What should happen if a vampire's limb is dismembered?

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* Completed... Dragon's Head
* Completed... Soldiers of the Empire: Disciples (release pending)
* In Progress/Undecided... Of Love and Betrayal
* Planning/Assembly... Where it all Began

Quote (Zephir @ 26th February 2004 01:54)

What should happen if a vampire's limb is dismembered?

It falls to the ground, making a very dull *thud* sound, then dissolves. This is caused by the "Super Reaction" of trace UV [found where ever there is light] to the vampires raw flesh. The Vampires skin can block about 12 - 9% of UV light, but any exposed flesh wii combust.

Will the vampire be able to regenerate lost body parts?

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~Status Report~

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* In Progress/Undecided... Of Love and Betrayal
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Quote (Zephir @ 26th February 2004 02:03)

Will the vampire be able to regenerate lost body parts?

If the stump is shielded from most UV light it will naturally cautrize [i spelled that wrong!] and regenerate in about 12h [for a hand or a foot] to 36H[full leg, full arm, or other major damage]

You keep asking questions, and i may have to foward your name to the IRZHVS [International Regerstry of Zombie Hunters and Vampire Slayers]

What are your views on the rumors of these..."Daywalkers"? On converted vampires?

Is vampirism a reversible condition, or permanent?

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* Completed... Dragon's Head
* Completed... Soldiers of the Empire: Disciples (release pending)
* In Progress/Undecided... Of Love and Betrayal
* Planning/Assembly... Where it all Began

Do vampires always have a thirst for blood? If they do, could they actually die at any point from a lack of blood in their stomache? I know it's rumored some are immortal, yet always thirst. Clarifications, please?

Quote (Zephir @ 26th February 2004 02:11)

What are your views on the rumors of these..."Daywalkers"?  On converted vampires?

Is vampirism a reversible condition, or permanent?

The "Daywalker" is a vampire legend, I have not seen one personally, but there are reports of low bodytemp readings [from some idiot who was playing around with a thermal] in full daylight. Also, a report stated that a vampire nest was cleaned out by an "unknown assault force", it is roumored among slayers that "Daywalkers" do exist.

in some cases, vampirism can be reversed. A concoction of garlic essence and wood pulp must be applyed directly to the bite area withing 2 hours of getting bit. the longer you wate, the chanches of reversing the condition decreases. After 12 hours, the condition is permanent.

Quote (TheEvilEye @ 26th February 2004 02:14)

Do vampires always have a thirst for blood?  If they do, could they actually die at any point from a lack of blood in their stomache?  I know it's rumored some are immortal, yet always thirst.  Clarifications, please?

The rason why a vampire needs blood, is a vampire does not produce certin enzymes found in human blood. A natural Vampire will go through what can resemble that of herion withdrawl if he doesn't get enough blood [around 1.5 - 2 units per 3 days.].

Now vampires that are summoned from hell, are immortal, but need blood to keep their power, if they are unable to get blood, they go into a dormant state. If this happens, they need to be revived by being submerged in blood for up to 48 hours.

This post has been edited by Neal on 26th February 2004 07:22

Alright! Deeeecapitation!

I would like advise on combating a vampire one on one with a blade or other melee weapon. That is if you are forced into the situation. Things like what to watch out for or common fighting tactics of a vamp.

A would also like to be advised about there strength compared to a human. Can vampires actually gain stength by feeding more? Or do they just become overweight?

This post has been edited by Rujuken on 26th February 2004 05:59

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it is a myth that UV light will kill a vampire. it will only weaken it. UV light is a very effective way of subduing a vampire, to the point of it hardly being able to move, but it will not kill it.

of course the most available source of abundant UV light (though not concentrated) is the sun. a vampire can go out in the daylight, but only for a short period of time.

what about the vampire killer whip? how do you suppose the belmonts are getting by so well?

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You watch the world exploding every single night
Dancing in the sun, a newborn in the light
Say goodbye to gravity and say goodbye to death
Hello to eternity and live for every breath

Your time will come...

The Belmont's vampire killer whip is enchanted. Have you played the latest Castlevania for the gamecube?

Possible spoilers: highlight to view

A vampire willingly sacrifices its life to sort of possess the whip and give it the power to slay all of vampire kind. That might not exactly be it but its pretty close. I won't say any more 'cause I thought it was emotionally touching and I don't want to ruin it.

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Is it true that the natural predator of the Vampire is the Werewolf, or is there some sort of alliance or war between these two species?


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"Like an Angel from the underworld, or a devil from paradise" Faye Valentine: Cowboy Bebop

Have there seriously been accounts of vampires? I mean real vampires. As in the ones that have superhuman capabilities. Not the ones that bite peoples' neck and say they are vampires then spit the blood out while no one is looking. I've heard of a vampire slayer being arrested before. I'm pretty knowledgable about vampires, but I was just curious on how you feel about vampires being real.

God, ever have a day where the gates of chaos seem to open right at your front door, and your back door is snowed in.

First off, thanks Rujuken for the whip tidbit.

[QUOTE]Rujuken:
I would like advise on combating a vampire one on one with a blade or other melee weapon. That is if you are forced into the situation. Things like what to watch out for or common fighting tactics of a vamp.

A would also like to be advised about there strength compared to a human. Can vampires actually gain stength by feeding more? Or do they just become overweight?[/QUOTE]

A vampires fighting style can range from a rabid animal like attack to a very controled, disipilened martal arts style. It all depends on the following factors:

[a] How old the vampire is

[b] how much blood it has consumed in the last 18 - 36 hours

[c] It's mood, in general

I have read reports of 'ancient' vampires, thouse being at least 150 years old, being able to remove car doors and roofs. it has been sugested that as a vampire gets older[i use the word older in a sence of years, a vampire ages at a rate of 20 human years to 1 vampire year, after it reaches it's 6570th night, if it was born a vampire, or 250th night if he/she was turned].

[QUOTE]Connor:
Is it true that the natural predator of the Vampire is the Werewolf, or is there some sort of alliance or war between these two species[/QUOTE]

According to the "Blood Book" [the written account's of Vampire History by certin vampires] The Werewolf [whick, btw will be featred in a future issue of this guide] and the vampire have been allies in the past, but as of current intel states, the two groups have a "non-aggression agreement" which basically states, You leave us alone, we leave you alone. Reports of Vampire - Werewolf fighting have been documented, but are rare.

[/QUOTE]18WhiteStripes:
Have there seriously been accounts of vampires? ... I was just curious on how you feel about vampires being real.[QUOTE]

According to public police reports, there have been some accouns of murders that can be linked to "vampire like" behavior. Even though, later it has be descovered to be just some sick psycho.

In response to me thinking about vampires being real, well, I have seen some strange stuff in my life, so all I have to say is: Until I am presented with undisputable evidence that vampires do/don't exist. I'm willing to keep my options open.

Hmm, right I forgot that vamps were human at one time or at least have human intellect. That would mean their actions could be as controlled or wild as a humans.

Okay are there any kind of signals or anything to indicate that a vamp would be more dangerous than your average vamp? Something that you might be able to use to judge their abilities or strengths before you get into a tangle with them.

Speaking of abilites can vampires perform some kind of metamorph? I would think naturals couldn't but what about the magical ones. Can they fly/levitate?

I'm also curious about a vampire's uncanny ability to hypnotize someone. Can they actually do this?

Can you treat your weapons with anything so when you hack off a body part and the vamp still gets away, their lost parts won't grow back?

You also said that summoned vamps are immortal. So how do you kill them? You said they need blood to sustain their immortallity, so do you just have to put enough holes in 'em to bleed all the blood out? Or do you mean immortal in the sense that they will live forever if nothing puts a stake in their heart?

This post has been edited by Rujuken on 27th February 2004 02:29

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That's exactly the answer I was looking for, TF. Thanks.

Theres an Urban Legend of a bloodsucking creature in the woods of Dumfries, near te English border in Scotland. People have witnesses a shambling man in ragged clothing, throught the treelines, on occasions, hwoever, he often leaves suddenly, and almsot ethereally. Soon after, animals like rabbits are found, drained of blood. There's no reports of attacks on Humans.*

The question is: is this a Vampire or some other creature?

*But then again, that might just mean no humans have returned and reported being attacked...

This post has been edited by Del S on 28th February 2004 11:55

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"Only the dead have seen the end of their quotes being misattributed to Plato."
-George Santayana

"The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here..."
-Abraham Lincoln, prior to the discovery of Irony.

Damn thats Friggin creepy del. Vampires. Hmm well in New Orleans Its rumored to be a pocket of them. Personnally i think its a bunch of loser goth kids with to much free time and Nothing to do. The existinse of vampires is a long one i imagine. probably originating from pagan rituals. I could be wrong. The most famous VAMPIRE" as it turns out, vlad the impaler aka Dracula, Was merely a sadistic count who got off on impaling people and dipping bread in the blood. The unknown forever plauges humans. Creepy stuff like what del said is like whoa. The ideas of demons and stuff may or may not be real. The Main scare behind this stuff is shady creatures threaten lives. Humans cling to life. Therefore we fear the unknown like a blindfolded Frat Pledger. Its scary. v_v

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If you've been mod-o-fied,
It's an illusion, and you're in-between.
Don't you be tarot-fied,
It's just alot of nothing, so what can it mean?
~Frank Zappa

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