Vampires
Posted: 07-16-2002 05:57 PM
Since last night while listening to Noory and his guest Right Reverend Sean Manchester; O.S.G., I thought it best to expound on what I know about Vampires. I have read several books regarding these creatures, some of which include "Dracula" by Bram Stoker, "'Salem's Lot" by Stephen King and The Vampire Chronicles by Ann Rice.
Here are the facts as I know them:
1. A Vampire is a humanoid entity which rises from the grave at night to seek out the living and suck their blood to sustain their unholy existance.
2. A Vampire casts no reflection in a mirror or in water and casts no shadow.
3. A Vampire must return to its coffin before sunrise or the rays of the Sun will destroy it.
3(a). If the Vampire is not in it's native country, it must bring with it some soil from it's native country to spread on the inside of the coffin.
4. A Vampire has the power to change itself into a bat, a wolf or appear as dust motes in the moonlight.
5. A Vampire has limited powers over animals. It can control wolves, bats and rats.
6. Holy Water has the effect of Sulfuric Acid on Vampires.
7. Vampires can not stand against holy symbols and can be driven away by them. However, it also helps to have a strong faith. Garlic also has the power to keep Vampires at bay.
8. The victim of a Vampire will waste away as he or she is slowly drained of blood until the victim dies and then rises as a Vampire itself.
8(a). In certain works of Literature, the victim of a vampire can rise as a vampire themselves only if the vampire bestows what is commonly referred to as "The Dark Gift": partaking of the blood of the Vampire to become a vampire.
9. A Vampire can be destroyed through a number of methods, however, the most common method employed is to:
(a) seek out the Vampire's Lair during the hours of daylight when the Vampire and it's powers are dormant.
(b) bring with you a good, stout hammer, a sharp, thick, wodden stake, a scalpal, surgeon's gloves, a holy symbol for each member of the hunting party, The Bible, holy water or a holy wafer and a small saw.
(c). Have one member of the party read from the bible from the Prayer for the Dead.
(d). A member of the party must hammer the stake directly into the Vampire's heart, never faultering in doing so. After the deed is done, the undead will once again be at peace. Remove the exposed part of the stake by use of the saw.
(e). Open the Vampire's mouth and put in a holy wafer or garlic.
(f). Sever the vampire's head and turn it to where it is facing the bootom of the coffin.
(g). Seal the coffin with holy water or holy wafers, purify or consecrate the grave or crypt.
(h). Leave the area and go have a few stiff drinks after cleaning up.
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Peace,
Captain Kundalini
[This message has been edited by Captain Kundalini (edited 16 July 2002).]
Here are the facts as I know them:
1. A Vampire is a humanoid entity which rises from the grave at night to seek out the living and suck their blood to sustain their unholy existance.
2. A Vampire casts no reflection in a mirror or in water and casts no shadow.
3. A Vampire must return to its coffin before sunrise or the rays of the Sun will destroy it.
3(a). If the Vampire is not in it's native country, it must bring with it some soil from it's native country to spread on the inside of the coffin.
4. A Vampire has the power to change itself into a bat, a wolf or appear as dust motes in the moonlight.
5. A Vampire has limited powers over animals. It can control wolves, bats and rats.
6. Holy Water has the effect of Sulfuric Acid on Vampires.
7. Vampires can not stand against holy symbols and can be driven away by them. However, it also helps to have a strong faith. Garlic also has the power to keep Vampires at bay.
8. The victim of a Vampire will waste away as he or she is slowly drained of blood until the victim dies and then rises as a Vampire itself.
8(a). In certain works of Literature, the victim of a vampire can rise as a vampire themselves only if the vampire bestows what is commonly referred to as "The Dark Gift": partaking of the blood of the Vampire to become a vampire.
9. A Vampire can be destroyed through a number of methods, however, the most common method employed is to:
(a) seek out the Vampire's Lair during the hours of daylight when the Vampire and it's powers are dormant.
(b) bring with you a good, stout hammer, a sharp, thick, wodden stake, a scalpal, surgeon's gloves, a holy symbol for each member of the hunting party, The Bible, holy water or a holy wafer and a small saw.
(c). Have one member of the party read from the bible from the Prayer for the Dead.
(d). A member of the party must hammer the stake directly into the Vampire's heart, never faultering in doing so. After the deed is done, the undead will once again be at peace. Remove the exposed part of the stake by use of the saw.
(e). Open the Vampire's mouth and put in a holy wafer or garlic.
(f). Sever the vampire's head and turn it to where it is facing the bootom of the coffin.
(g). Seal the coffin with holy water or holy wafers, purify or consecrate the grave or crypt.
(h). Leave the area and go have a few stiff drinks after cleaning up.
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Peace,
Captain Kundalini
[This message has been edited by Captain Kundalini (edited 16 July 2002).]