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Post by inhiding on May 27, 2015 21:11:27 GMT
I would not normally consider a site like TT this credible, but I was nearly murdere d by vampires recently, and wasn't even aware that was a thing, so... Yeah, I could use some help/advice.
Also, because my phone keeps sending me here for some reason, and I am hiding in an old shack with a probably broken ankle.
Any assistance would be appreciated.
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MagicPhD
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Post by MagicPhD on May 27, 2015 21:58:29 GMT
Vampires are only myths in my world, so I cannot promise that I have anything useful to say. Hopefully, the translation software is giving your assulters the same name as the fictional beings from my world because they share characteristics. Perhaps my stories can help? Many of the myths conflict, but I will attempt to give some common weaknesses.
Common Weaknesses: Fire: Vampires should burn. Is there anything in the shack you can use to make a torch or flamethrower (gas containers, matchers, lighters, etc.) ? Crosses: Vampires are repelled by the Christian crucifix. In some myths, the symbol is enough; in others, the efficacy depends on the strength of your faith. Some myths say that any symbol of faith held by a true believer will repel vampires. Try scratching crosses into everything: the door, the doorknob, the floor around you. Holy Water: Water blessed by a priest may have a similar effect as a cross. Wooden Stake: Most myths agree that staking a vampire with wood in their heart will incapacitate a vampire. While difficult to do, try sharpening a piece of wood you can use to attempt this/threaten to attempt this. Sunlight: Most myths likewise agree that vampires cannot stand the sunlight: you should be safe come dawn. Hold out till then.
Less Common: Threshhold: Some myths say that a vampire cannot enter a home uninvited-find a lived in house and take shelter there, if you feel it is safe to make the attempt.
Rare Running water: Some myths say that vampires have difficulty crossing running water.
Possible dangers: Avoid looking them in the eyes: many vampire myths include some form of hypnosis. Some myths claim that vampires can shapeshift, most commonly into bats or wolves. Be on the lookout.
General Advice: Take inventory: what do you have in the shed/on your person? How can every item help? You should probably find something to splint your ankle. Possibly call the police: if you don't want to mention vampires, leave out the fangs and call it an assault (possible mugging) and ask them to escort you home.
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Post by Leaf on May 27, 2015 22:07:32 GMT
I don't have anything much to add to MagicPhD's vampire rundown. They don't exist in my world either, as far as I'm aware.
If you'd like some more direct assistance, I can send someone to rescue you.
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Post by inhiding on May 27, 2015 22:23:16 GMT
I've heard some of those things before, mot sure how credible they are. But there are vampire s, and I didn't know that, so...
There are matches, but they are the cheap fimsy paper kind. No fuel.
I'm not religious, so I don't think I qualify for being a true believer or whatever. I would seriously consider taking up the worship of any god whod help with vampires, though. May as well do the crosses thing while I'm waiting.
I remember that try here is a Catholic church in town, but I don't think it s a good idea to try for it just now.
The sunlight thing is probably valid. I am, however, burning daylight at the moment, and not super-mobile.
The home united thing is definitely false. I'm not in a position to test the water thing.
The eyes thing is probably treu. Not sure about shapeshift I ng, will keep it in mind DC.
I have some basic first aid, and have bandaged my ankle. I can't tell whether it's actually broken, or just a really bad sprain.
I am currently in an old utility shed in a forestry park area outside of town. The police are probably unhelpful, since my cousin, who is a police officer, was one of the vampires.
If you are able to provide a rescue in person, that would be super helpful.
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Post by Leaf on May 27, 2015 22:41:38 GMT
esthfora, care to weigh in on my prospective rescue attempt?
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Post by esthfora on May 27, 2015 22:43:46 GMT
Bad place! It's dark and scary and it hates you! Don't go!
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Post by Leaf on May 27, 2015 22:44:09 GMT
Um. Well then.
Prospective rescue attempt may be delayed while I try to figure out what the hell.
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Post by Meletiti Entelecheiai on May 27, 2015 22:51:22 GMT
Unfortunately, judging from the way my eyeballs vigorously detonated after attempting to scry your location, you are in what we have dubbed the "World of Darkness," for, ah, apparently valid reasons. A rescue mission from out-of-world would be impractical, due to a rather sadistic godlike entity that does not appreciate intruders.
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Post by inhiding on May 27, 2015 22:52:17 GMT
Uh... If my world is scaryv enough to dissuade awesome dimension traveling rescue people, that is not reassuring news.
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Post by Lioncourt on May 27, 2015 22:53:00 GMT
Bad place! It's dark and scary and it hates you! Don't go! Send me, please. I'm somewhat uniquely qualified to deal with this particular problem.
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Post by Lioncourt on May 27, 2015 22:54:11 GMT
Unfortunately, judging from the way my eyeballs vigorously detonated after attempting to scry your location, you are in what we have dubbed the "World of Darkness," for, ah, apparently valid reasons. A rescue mission from out-of-world would be impractical, due to a rather sadistic godlike entity that does not appreciate intruders. ... Ah. That would be a problem.
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Post by Leaf on May 27, 2015 22:54:25 GMT
...Are you okay, ME? You sound rather nonchalant about your detonated eyeballs and I can't quite tell whether that's bravado or whether eyeball detonation is just not that significant for you.
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Post by Astra Nephthys on May 27, 2015 22:55:33 GMT
Unfortunately, judging from the way my eyeballs vigorously detonated after attempting to scry your location, you are in what we have dubbed the "World of Darkness," for, ah, apparently valid reasons. A rescue mission from out-of-world would be impractical, due to a rather sadistic godlike entity that does not appreciate intruders. My bodies are disposable and I have experience dealing with annoying Powers. A rescue attempt isn't totally out of the question.
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Post by Meletiti Entelecheiai on May 27, 2015 22:57:55 GMT
...Are you okay, ME? You sound rather nonchalant about your detonated eyeballs and I can't quite tell whether that's bravado or whether eyeball detonation is just not that significant for you. The latter. They are annoying (and rather painful, as I'm sure you've guessed), but easily regenerated. Thank you for your concern, however. It is somewhat gratifying. Honestly, I'm more frustrated than anything else at this point, as I have previously spent the better part of an hour testing the persistence of this particular entity, with little results beyond escalating sadism.
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Post by Meletiti Entelecheiai on May 27, 2015 23:00:16 GMT
Unfortunately, judging from the way my eyeballs vigorously detonated after attempting to scry your location, you are in what we have dubbed the "World of Darkness," for, ah, apparently valid reasons. A rescue mission from out-of-world would be impractical, due to a rather sadistic godlike entity that does not appreciate intruders. My bodies are disposable and I have experience dealing with annoying Powers. A rescue attempt isn't totally out of the question. ... No, I suppose it isn't. Do try not to delete the Gauntlet if you go, though; as annoyingly sadistic and obstructionist as it may be, I do get the impression that the World's stability depends partially upon both traits. Also, I would be careful removing her from the premises, unless you can negate incoming attacks directed at another.
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