Post by MappaM on Aug 12, 2008 23:11:13 GMT -5
Vampires & Vampyres
General Information
There seems to be some mix up on the types of vampires. I can understand why. There are many different types, I myself having counted over 15 types of possible vampires. The reason there are so many types of vampires is that the term vampire has a very loose meaning. Here is something information on the different types of vampires. For more information on a particular vampire, see the relevant type. Below is just some general information.
Categories of Vampires
There are three main categories of vampires. There are "Blood Vampires", "Hybrid Vampires" and "Psi Vampires". All vampires are either one or a mix of the two. For example, a Psi vampire might also be able to gain energy from drinking blood, and a blood vampire may also be able to gain energy from Psi feeding. However, there are others who are just one type (or in other words, they have only one feeding method). Many Psi vampires cannot digest blood, and there are also many blood vampires who cannot Psi feed.
Psi Vampires
A Psi vampire is a vampire that derives their power from non-physical energy, rather than blood. They drain energy from other life forces to replace their own. It is like recharging a battery.
Blood Vampires
Blood vampires gain energy from drinking blood. They must drink fresh blood to gain energy, however, not dead blood (for obvious reasons).
Hybrid Vampires
Hybrids are a mix of both Psi and blood Vampires. They have many of the Psi abilities that a Psi vampire has, and can also gain energy from consuming blood.
Physical and Non-physical
While searching the Internet you will find that some people use the term "physical" and "non-physical" vampires. Below are the meanings of the two terms.
Physical Vampires
Physical vampires are your traditional bloodsuckers. They need to feed on physical substances (i.e. blood) in order to survive.
Non-Physical Vampires
Non-physical vampires do not feed on physical forms of energy. Due to this fact, many non-physical vampires feed unconsciously, and do not even realize that they are doing it. They are variously referred to as psychic, sexual, mental, Psi or psionic vampires.
Types of Psi Vampires
There are many types of Psi vampires. Many of these vampires do not even know they are vampires, due to the fact that they feed on non-physical energy. Below is the list of Psi vampires and some basic information on them.
Elemental Vampires
These are vampires that feed from the elements. For example, the energy created by a thunder storm. They actually feed of the power in the air that the storms create, much like a Psi vampire will feed from a human host.
Emotional Vampires
These are vampires that feed on emotions, such as anger, fear, rage, happiness, etc. Some may even be known to start fights, just so they can feed from the emotions it causes.
Psi Vampires
Psi vampires are people who have the ability to drain energy in all of its forms. To do so enhances their mental and physical energies as normal feeding would to regular vampires. A Psi vampire may or may not be psychic in the normal sense, but this terminology refers to the psychic ability to drain another of energy or life forces. It also means such an individual can drain thoughts, emotions, life force, mental and physical strengths. About 50 percent of Psi vampires do so automatically without intending to or even realizing that they are doing so. Everyone has known or shall know a person like this, be it a sibling, lover, relative or friend. No matter how little time you spend with them you always feel tired and weak when they leave. The other 50 percent do so with intent. Some do so just to increase their own power, while others do so as a challenge --- a
sort of game, to see how much they can take.
Psi Vampyres
These are the same as Psi vampires, except for the fact that they are "immortal" like the Genetic and Inheritor vampyres. However, unlike the Genetic and Inheritor vampyres, Psi vampyres feed on non-physical energy, instead of blood.
Sexual Vampires
These vampires feed on the energy generated by sex, or a sex act. The sexual vampire will feed off sexual energy, and the sexual need and dependence of their victims.
Social Vampires
A social vampire is very much like a sexual vampire, except they feed on social energy, rather than sexual energy. A social vampire will tend to be the type of person who loves to be the center of attention, and cannot stand to be alone or ignored by others.
Types of Blood Vampires
There are many types of blood vampires. However, unlike Psi vampires, they do not feed unconsciously, and unless they have not yet awakened, are usually aware of what they are. The thirst for blood is something that cannot be hidden from oneself, and after a period of time, the vampire will come to realize what they are.
Classical Vampyres
These type of vampires are similar to the vampires in the movie "Queen of the Damned", minus a few exaggerations. Classical vampires are "ageless", meaning their physical bodies do not age, but they can be killed.
Genetic Vampyres (Type 1)
These vampires are similar to the vampires in the movie "Blade", minus a few exaggerations. For example, they do not burst into flames upon exposure to sunlight, and they are not affected by garlic. Most are extremely sensitive to sunlight, however. Depending on the blood line, some Genetic vampires can only last 10 mins, while others can last up to a few hours. If they do go over the time they can safely walk around in the sun, their skin will start to burn severely, much like a chemical burn. Most of them live for over 300 years of age. However, I do not know their exact lifespan. I have heard mixed reports of Genetic vampires living from 350 - 900 years of age.
Inheritor Vampyres (Type 1)
These vampires are much like the Genetic vampires, except they are born. Like Sanguinarians, the vampire trait will lay dormant inside them until around the age of 13 - 26, when they awaken. When they body reaches the late stages of puberty, it releases a chemical which awakens the vampire and begins many physical changes in the body. As a result of this, most Inheritors look around 19 - 20 years old their whole life. Most of the time the parents of the vampire will be human and vampire, or both vampires. There must be one vampire parent. Inheritor vampires live to around the age of 350-400 years old.
Inheritor Vampires (Type 2 - Sanguinarian)
Sanguinarians are the "mortal version" of the Inheritor vampires. They still require and crave blood, are sensitive to sunlight, and have many of the traits the Inheritor and Classical vampires have. However . However, Sanguinarians do not live much longer then the average human being.
Malkavian Vampyres
These are mainly thought to be from a RPG clan, however, there are real Malkavian vampires out there. They are basically vampires who suffer from mental illnesses, or are considered to be insane by the rest of the community. However, they just have a different outlook on life, and most of the time they are not dangerous.
Night-walkers
This type of vampire is almost extinct. The reason for this is that they do not have the healing of the Genetic / Inheritor or Classical vampires. They do not have the speed, or even the life span of the ageless vampires. In fact, they are more human than vampire. They only live for about 100 years, they do not have the healing like the other "immortals", and their speed is the same as a human. However, they do have the need to feed, just like any other vampire, and are also extremely sensitive to sunlight.
Nosferatu Vampyres
When a human or vampire is turned, the body tries to fight the infection. In the case of the Noseratu vampires, the body got the upper hand. This caused the virus to alter itself, thus allowing for it to survive in the new host, causing the vampire's body to be extremely disfigured. From what I have heard, the Nosferatu are similar to the Classical or Genetic / Inheritor vampires. They are turned, not born.
Types of Humans
There are a few types of humans that may sometimes be confused as vampires. However, they are not vampires.
Bloodists These are humans who have a blood fetish, and who often get called vampires by other humans. They do not have a need to feed, but simply enjoy the taste of blood, or are excited by the sight, smell and taste of blood.
RPGers
RPGers, or role players, are humans who play the RPG genre of computer games and board games.
Wannabes
These are humans who want to be vampires. Most of the time they are 16-years-old kids who watch a lot of vampire movies, and think it would be "cool" to be a vampire. However, there are some people who are serious about wanting to be turned, who are in their 20's - 30's, and who know what they want and what they are getting themselves into.
Hit link for more information on each one.
Just in case you wanted to know.
Brightest Blessings
~MappaM~
General Information
There seems to be some mix up on the types of vampires. I can understand why. There are many different types, I myself having counted over 15 types of possible vampires. The reason there are so many types of vampires is that the term vampire has a very loose meaning. Here is something information on the different types of vampires. For more information on a particular vampire, see the relevant type. Below is just some general information.
Categories of Vampires
There are three main categories of vampires. There are "Blood Vampires", "Hybrid Vampires" and "Psi Vampires". All vampires are either one or a mix of the two. For example, a Psi vampire might also be able to gain energy from drinking blood, and a blood vampire may also be able to gain energy from Psi feeding. However, there are others who are just one type (or in other words, they have only one feeding method). Many Psi vampires cannot digest blood, and there are also many blood vampires who cannot Psi feed.
Psi Vampires
A Psi vampire is a vampire that derives their power from non-physical energy, rather than blood. They drain energy from other life forces to replace their own. It is like recharging a battery.
Blood Vampires
Blood vampires gain energy from drinking blood. They must drink fresh blood to gain energy, however, not dead blood (for obvious reasons).
Hybrid Vampires
Hybrids are a mix of both Psi and blood Vampires. They have many of the Psi abilities that a Psi vampire has, and can also gain energy from consuming blood.
Physical and Non-physical
While searching the Internet you will find that some people use the term "physical" and "non-physical" vampires. Below are the meanings of the two terms.
Physical Vampires
Physical vampires are your traditional bloodsuckers. They need to feed on physical substances (i.e. blood) in order to survive.
Non-Physical Vampires
Non-physical vampires do not feed on physical forms of energy. Due to this fact, many non-physical vampires feed unconsciously, and do not even realize that they are doing it. They are variously referred to as psychic, sexual, mental, Psi or psionic vampires.
Types of Psi Vampires
There are many types of Psi vampires. Many of these vampires do not even know they are vampires, due to the fact that they feed on non-physical energy. Below is the list of Psi vampires and some basic information on them.
Elemental Vampires
These are vampires that feed from the elements. For example, the energy created by a thunder storm. They actually feed of the power in the air that the storms create, much like a Psi vampire will feed from a human host.
Emotional Vampires
These are vampires that feed on emotions, such as anger, fear, rage, happiness, etc. Some may even be known to start fights, just so they can feed from the emotions it causes.
Psi Vampires
Psi vampires are people who have the ability to drain energy in all of its forms. To do so enhances their mental and physical energies as normal feeding would to regular vampires. A Psi vampire may or may not be psychic in the normal sense, but this terminology refers to the psychic ability to drain another of energy or life forces. It also means such an individual can drain thoughts, emotions, life force, mental and physical strengths. About 50 percent of Psi vampires do so automatically without intending to or even realizing that they are doing so. Everyone has known or shall know a person like this, be it a sibling, lover, relative or friend. No matter how little time you spend with them you always feel tired and weak when they leave. The other 50 percent do so with intent. Some do so just to increase their own power, while others do so as a challenge --- a
sort of game, to see how much they can take.
Psi Vampyres
These are the same as Psi vampires, except for the fact that they are "immortal" like the Genetic and Inheritor vampyres. However, unlike the Genetic and Inheritor vampyres, Psi vampyres feed on non-physical energy, instead of blood.
Sexual Vampires
These vampires feed on the energy generated by sex, or a sex act. The sexual vampire will feed off sexual energy, and the sexual need and dependence of their victims.
Social Vampires
A social vampire is very much like a sexual vampire, except they feed on social energy, rather than sexual energy. A social vampire will tend to be the type of person who loves to be the center of attention, and cannot stand to be alone or ignored by others.
Types of Blood Vampires
There are many types of blood vampires. However, unlike Psi vampires, they do not feed unconsciously, and unless they have not yet awakened, are usually aware of what they are. The thirst for blood is something that cannot be hidden from oneself, and after a period of time, the vampire will come to realize what they are.
Classical Vampyres
These type of vampires are similar to the vampires in the movie "Queen of the Damned", minus a few exaggerations. Classical vampires are "ageless", meaning their physical bodies do not age, but they can be killed.
Genetic Vampyres (Type 1)
These vampires are similar to the vampires in the movie "Blade", minus a few exaggerations. For example, they do not burst into flames upon exposure to sunlight, and they are not affected by garlic. Most are extremely sensitive to sunlight, however. Depending on the blood line, some Genetic vampires can only last 10 mins, while others can last up to a few hours. If they do go over the time they can safely walk around in the sun, their skin will start to burn severely, much like a chemical burn. Most of them live for over 300 years of age. However, I do not know their exact lifespan. I have heard mixed reports of Genetic vampires living from 350 - 900 years of age.
Inheritor Vampyres (Type 1)
These vampires are much like the Genetic vampires, except they are born. Like Sanguinarians, the vampire trait will lay dormant inside them until around the age of 13 - 26, when they awaken. When they body reaches the late stages of puberty, it releases a chemical which awakens the vampire and begins many physical changes in the body. As a result of this, most Inheritors look around 19 - 20 years old their whole life. Most of the time the parents of the vampire will be human and vampire, or both vampires. There must be one vampire parent. Inheritor vampires live to around the age of 350-400 years old.
Inheritor Vampires (Type 2 - Sanguinarian)
Sanguinarians are the "mortal version" of the Inheritor vampires. They still require and crave blood, are sensitive to sunlight, and have many of the traits the Inheritor and Classical vampires have. However . However, Sanguinarians do not live much longer then the average human being.
Malkavian Vampyres
These are mainly thought to be from a RPG clan, however, there are real Malkavian vampires out there. They are basically vampires who suffer from mental illnesses, or are considered to be insane by the rest of the community. However, they just have a different outlook on life, and most of the time they are not dangerous.
Night-walkers
This type of vampire is almost extinct. The reason for this is that they do not have the healing of the Genetic / Inheritor or Classical vampires. They do not have the speed, or even the life span of the ageless vampires. In fact, they are more human than vampire. They only live for about 100 years, they do not have the healing like the other "immortals", and their speed is the same as a human. However, they do have the need to feed, just like any other vampire, and are also extremely sensitive to sunlight.
Nosferatu Vampyres
When a human or vampire is turned, the body tries to fight the infection. In the case of the Noseratu vampires, the body got the upper hand. This caused the virus to alter itself, thus allowing for it to survive in the new host, causing the vampire's body to be extremely disfigured. From what I have heard, the Nosferatu are similar to the Classical or Genetic / Inheritor vampires. They are turned, not born.
Types of Humans
There are a few types of humans that may sometimes be confused as vampires. However, they are not vampires.
Bloodists These are humans who have a blood fetish, and who often get called vampires by other humans. They do not have a need to feed, but simply enjoy the taste of blood, or are excited by the sight, smell and taste of blood.
RPGers
RPGers, or role players, are humans who play the RPG genre of computer games and board games.
Wannabes
These are humans who want to be vampires. Most of the time they are 16-years-old kids who watch a lot of vampire movies, and think it would be "cool" to be a vampire. However, there are some people who are serious about wanting to be turned, who are in their 20's - 30's, and who know what they want and what they are getting themselves into.
Hit link for more information on each one.
Just in case you wanted to know.
Brightest Blessings
~MappaM~
