#vampire talk

[space-puppeteer]

If you had to make any of the four swords boys a vampire, who would it be and why?

Or alternatively, If the boys were all mythical creatures what you choose for each of them and why? 😊

So I've actually discussed making all the four swords boys vampires before using the Vampire The Masquerade system and types here

If you wanna go vampire tropes in general thoughhhhh:

All of them have their merits as Vampires- Vio would be a fun classic romantic Vampire, in the Vein of Carmilla. Carmilla was a much more human classic Vampire, her motivation was companionship- she was more into manipulating her victims rather than hunting them for sport and thats how Vio would strike me in terms of vampiredom. He would be super fun in that kind of setting.

Red and Blue both would strike me as modern Vampires- Red leans into a more anime vampire trope where the vampire can be manipulative and blood thirsty but is generally kind- and a personal head canon of mine is modern Blue would be big into cybergoth and industrial dance, so he still fits into club going modern vampire to me. I can also see him as a lost boys kinda Vampire in a way. " You're a shit sucking Vampire?! " feels like something he'd say.

Both Shadow and Green strike me as Romantic vampires who have lived to the modern day- Shadow's romanticism being more akin to Carmilla and Greens striking me as more of a " Louis de Pointe du Lac " Vampire- where he's not old in terms of Vampiredom but he is from a past time period and he tries more often than not to do good. He wants to be a good person while also having the inner battle of being a slave to sanguine thirst.

I've briefly alluded to seeing Vaati as a kinda modern recreation of Nosferatu/book depiction of Dracula. Dracula is a known shape changer and works through manipulation and magic. He's cunning and has a single goal.

So honestly I'd do it to all of them, because they'd all be such fun to play with in different Vampire tropes.

As for Mythical creatures!!! boyoboyoboy

Vio:

Vio being my fave makes me wanna make him a Gwragedd Anwwn. The idea of him having beauty that's fatal to even high fae so he has to mask and hide it is so fun. But I think I'd dial it back a bit and put him as a Gwragen; Vio being an excellent illusionist feels narratively compelling and accurate.

Shadow:

He's a changeling, plain and simple. He's a imitation of something that desperately wants to fit in with his supposed fate- but he can't. It's a relatable struggle tbh gbdgbhjfdhgb

Red:

Red is a brownie!!! Little helpful fae that sometimes takes your stuff so he can do things but will always return it! And sometimes finds shit you lost and puts it somewhere for you to find again! Sometimes has a prankster streak but is never malicious. Red is 100% a brownie. Could also be a dwarf with how I see him.

Blue:

Strikes me as a Dwarf as well. I also reaaaaaaly like the idea of him as a centaur. This is completely vibes- I just think both would fit him.

Green:

Temptation to just make a him a green man and be done for a laff is so tempting BGHFBGHFH. Fr tho I like the idea of him being a Dryad. Again, it's vibes, completely and truly.

Zelda:

I think she would be a Lake Maiden. They're cunning and wise and known to be beautiful. They're also known in some mythology to be fiercely loyal.

Vaati:

Feel like it's pretty safe to place him as a Djinn.

[xxnashiraxx]

WIP Wednesday/Snippet Someday

A big HUGE thank you to everyone who's been tagging me in stuff while I've been out on vacation!!! I'm finally back, and I have so much to catch up on! (I'll be trying to post every single one of those tag games and asks as soon as possible!)

Please have a snippet of Chapter 7, going up this Sunday 9/8!!! I know some have been looking forward to it (you have no idea how over the moon that makes me!!!)

Anywho, please enjoy this hefty offering!

“His rules were absolute- it’s why I can't turn you into a vampire, Ofelia. I’m only a spawn- I’ve no freedom or thoughts of my own. I was nothing but a slave, forced to survive on vermin and hide from the sun. To enact his twisted will on the city without any say- he had total control of me and my siblings, I was on a leash at all times,” He barks a laugh, her eyes wide and her voice dead in her throat. “Then I was abducted and this is the best thing that’s ever happened to me- I can’t feel him constantly choking me, constantly watching me. This parasite may have stolen you all away from whatever lovely lives you’ve been living, but for me…” His voice is strong and deep, her chest caving in as she listens. “It’s the best thing that's happened to me since I died.”

She sits silently for a while, her mind a cyclone of emotion. Pity, compassion, sadness. All of it swirls around inside until they lock eyes again. He doesn’t look receptive to a tearful hug or anything of that sort, but she mouths the I’m sorry that’s been echoing in her skull since his pained confession. His jaw clenches and he nods sharply before looking away again, her tongue heavy in her mouth.

“You just have to ask me, and I’ll give.” She says, twisting her fingers around. That look of surprise is on his face again, in his eyes. It fills her with some kind of purpose- she’s not been able to do much in combat here, or really offer their party that much… but at least she can do this. At least she can give someone a hand. At least this way she can be useful.

“Why? Why do you offer so freely? What’s in it for you?” She stills at his words, the razor edge of wariness making her chest ache. Oh distrust, the ever flighty bird she’d once grown accustomed to.

“Nothing’s really in it for me, Astarion. I’d just like to help… I can tell you don’t really care for pity. So let me help in a way you’ll at least appreciate.” She doesn’t look up to meet his eyes. It feels strange somehow, like the things she’s saying are something to be bashful about. She’d do this for anyone. She’d bend over backwards for anyone. She’s just like that.

“You won’t try to suffocate me with embraces and heartfelt words?”

“Can’t promise the latter- space I accept. But you’ll have to put up with me caring.” When she looks up, his head is cocked as he appraises her curiously. His lips twist in discomfort at her mention of “caring”, but otherwise he doesn’t look angry. “If you want to keep drinking from me, you’ll just have to put up with the compassion. Got it?”

“I… suppose.” He grinds out through his teeth, fangs flashing in the sunlight. They’re smaller when he isn’t trying to bite her, just barely peeking out from below his upper lip when he speaks. When he’s about to drink, they’re long- an inch or two, if she’s right.

“Have your eyes always been red?” She asks after some time has passed, mind lingering on some of the finer details.

“No… that’ll be another symptom of vampirism.” He mumbles, and she turns to look at him lazily again.

“What color were they before?” His brow furrows and he looks genuinely lost- almost adrift. It’s replaced by a grim look of anger just as fast as she can blink.

“I don’t remember. I don’t remember a lot of things, actually…” She wants to say something, but he’s so closed off. She can tell he’s barely allowing this bit of conversation between them, and she doesn’t want to press… but she did tell him he’d have to endure a bit of her tender understanding, and what better time to pester him than now?

“I think the red looks really nice,” She says, watching his face stray into awe before settling on confusion. “And the fangs- they look good too. The paleness. It kind of suits you and all that… you’re not going to stop me, are you?” He smirks, lips lifting over one fang, and she can’t tell if he’d always done that or if he’d been hiding it before his identity had been revealed to her. Or if he’s only showing them off because of what she’d just said. Everything feels like a churning ocean in her gut and she doesn’t like the way staring at him twists up her insides and makes her sound stupid. Well. Stupider than usual.

“Do go on, not enough people mention my good looks.”

“Oh, I’m sure you haven’t heard a compliment in ages. Let me pull out all the stops for you.”

“I’m listening,” He analyzes his nails.

“Snobby.” He snickers. “Pretentious.” He grins. “Ungrateful.”

“Now I’m insulted, I came and thanked you, didn’t I?”

“Not since last night.”

“You need another reminder? Greedy.” They’ve leaned in close, so close she can see every pore on his face. She stiffens and pulls back, hiding the warble in her voice with a light cough as she’s sure her cheeks paint her in an embarrassing scarlet.

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[wiltedveins]

1. What Makes a Vampire, a Vampire? (Scientific Transmission by Me)

Based on people's opinions about what makes a vampire a vampire

Feeds on blood (obligate hematophagy)

Possesses enhanced physical and/or sensory abilities beyond normal human limits (not super abilities, merely enhanced)

Experiences biological changes (e.g., slowed aging, altered metabolism)

Has vulnerabilities to certain elements (sunlight, silver, etc.)

From a scientific perspective, vampirism would be a bloodborne pathogen, like a virus or parasite that alters human physiology. This could be transmitted through saliva, blood, or bodily fluids, similar to rabies or malaria. The virus (let's call it Vampiric Hemophagic Virus, or VHV) would infect the bloodstream, rewriting the host's DNA and causing systemic changes.

2. Abilities and Weaknesses: What Would Be Scientifically Possible?

A. Enhanced Abilities

Increased strength: A virus like VHV could hijack the muscular system, enhancing muscle density and the efficiency of ATP (energy) usage, similar to big cats or apex predators.

Heightened senses: A vampire could have enhanced low-light vision (like cats), an improved sense of smell (like wolves), and superior hearing (like bats).

Faster healing: The virus could stimulate excessive collagen production, fast tissue regeneration, and clotting factors (which might also contribute to paler skin).

Resistance to disease: Many parasites (e.g., Toxoplasma gondii) alter immune responses. Vampires could have a hyper-efficient immune system that prevents normal infections.

B. Weaknesses & Why They Might Exist

Sunlight Sensitivity (Not Instant Burning, But Sensitivity): Many nocturnal predators have eyes that are highly sensitive to light. If the virus modifies eye structure for enhanced night vision (increased rod cells), bright light could be extremely painful. A weakened ability to process UV radiation could cause burns or cell damage. Some genetic conditions like xeroderma pigmentosum cause extreme sensitivity to sunlight; vampires might have a similar disorder due to altered DNA.

Blood Lust (Not Craze, But Biochemical Necessity): If vampirism modifies red blood cell production or iron metabolism, the host may need external blood to sustain hemoglobin levels. The brain may develop a neurological reward system for drinking blood, similar to addiction (dopamine release upon consumption).

Silver Weakness (If Applicable, Why?): Silver has antimicrobial properties. If the vampiric pathogen is a bacteria-like or parasitic organism, silver could disrupt its function. Certain metals (like silver) interfere with enzyme activity in some life forms, potentially making it lethal to vampires.

Stake to the Heart: Logical or Not?: Not unique to vampires, any creature dies when impaled through the heart. If vampires heal rapidly, then a stake might need to be left in the heart to keep them from regenerating. Decapitation would make more sense if full destruction is required.

3. How Would Their Body Change?

Blood Composition

Higher oxygen-binding capacity for stamina. 

Altered coagulation (clots quickly after feeding, but not in their own system).

Teeth & Jaw

Enlarged canines, like vampire bats or carnivorous mammals. 

Stronger jaw muscles for puncturing flesh, similar to predatory animals.

Bone Density & Muscle Structure

Denser bones to support greater strength.

Increased myoglobin in muscles, similar to deep-diving mammals, to store more oxygen for bursts of strength.

4. How Would a Vampire Die?

Decapitation: Logical, as removing the brain ends all functions.

Extreme Blood Loss: If they require blood to sustain their metabolism, total exsanguination might be fatal.

Prolonged Starvation: If they don’t eat, their body might consume its own tissues until it fails.

Fire/UV Radiation: If their altered biology is sensitive to UV rays, prolonged exposure could break down cellular structures.

Final Thoughts

Vampires, if real, would likely be the result of a pathogen modifying human biology to optimize it for nocturnal predation. Their known weaknesses (sunlight, silver, blood dependency) would have scientific explanations rooted in metabolism, sensory adaptation, and pathogen-host interactions. Their psychological transformation wouldn’t be an evil turn, but rather a predatory instinct akin to a lion hunting a gazelle; hunger, not hatred. Thank you for coming to my TedTalk.

[snow-blower]

If we stay in vampires topics what about Got monster AU, for example Boltons as a vampires (bc u know, theory that Roose is a vamp) and Starks as werewolves...wait I can see so much potencial here

Stop it I would actually love this. But this idea has so much potential. Like. Starks as werewolves?? Yes fucking please. Bolton's as vamps?? It's canon in my eyes 😩😩🙏

Greyjoys as krakens?? Some other house as sirens?? Fuck give it to me 😩🙏

[ask-the-reaper-conspiracy]

Lord Stronghart are you aware that the Lord van Zieks is a vampire?

"No, I was not aware of that." "I am still not aware of it."

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[ki11ustr4tions]

Jazzy and vega !

Not gfs they just like doing favors for eachother sometimes...

[thesunoficaruss]

big fan of romance horror. big fan of terrible people still being loved. big fan of bending morality and turning the grotesque into something beautiful.

[marypsue]

Keep seeing that post where OP starts like 'Thinking about...grieving the undead' and then adds on about like. Real life situations where people have not died but have left your life and you would have reason to grieve them.

All respect, that's an important concept, but that is not what I am thinking about when I read 'grieving the undead'.

[linipikk]

I share with Catboybiologist the venom theory, but in matters of dental structure I always figured something like this:

The back of the fangs has some kind of half-straw shape. This makes sense since their fangs are the deepest part of the bite and to help the blood go inside the mouth without them having to suck like babies.

Like the tip of hypodermic needles!

[hexedwithluck]

I did the meme :)

[doctormori]

I love this book to death, so here's some things I noticed <3

[claudiadpdl]

i know everyone (correctly) talks about how sam reid was possessed by the ghost of lestat and perfectly encapsulates him in the show but i honest to god firmly believe that that show would not have been what it was (nor received the reception it did) without jacob anderson. he breathed such life into a character that probably wouldn't have been all that tolerable for multiple episodes let alone seasons.

[snow-blower]

https://www.tumblr.com/snow-blower/785802709614919680/httpswwwtumblrcomsnow-blower7858024274410536?source=share

Yes yes yes I went and searched up the tags I left on a reblog of a vamp!cregan ask to dippy and I dont think I can word it better lol it CONSUMES my brain

They word it so well fr. Like. I don't think I could explain it better even if I tried

[ask-the-reaper-conspiracy]

Staked through the heart, ripped people’s throats out. And yet you claim to have been human Klint. Well this truther doesn’t believe you. You aren’t the ghost of a human you are the ghost of a vampire.

"Oh, for-" "What on Earth are you talking about?" "Apparently two very different versions of my life have been circulating since its end."

[callisteios]

Hi, feel free to take my new uquiz to discover what kind of vampire you are!

[ihateornithologists]

i love that pause he makes before saying 'dominated my mind'.... bro i know what you are