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Post by aubrey marie ♥ on Feb 18, 2009 19:12:30 GMT -5
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Post by aubrey marie ♥ on Feb 18, 2009 19:44:40 GMT -5
vampires
[/font] introduction.
the stars of much popular literature, vampires are a mythical
race of beings who survive by feeding on the blood of mortals.
They are known by different names, such as vampir in Serbia,
vrykolakas in Greece and strigoi in Romania. vampires until
the latest century were thought to be savages, wild animals
driven crazy by bloodlust. the birth of the sophisticated vampire
was only recent, with the publication of The Vampyre by John
Polidori bringing forth a new species of charismatic, beautiful
vampires.
appearance.
though the actual physical appearance of vampires is widely
speculated, vampires are often seen as beautiful creatures,
normally handsome men and women, with sexual charisma.
they are often thought as striking, with pale skin, a gaunt,
thin face and large eyes and a predatory, cat-like gait.
Physically they are nearly always attractive as a means of
catching prey, however it is not uncommon for they to have
physical imperfections. a vampires voice is another important
tool in their guise, as in literature it is described to have a
melodic, slightly hypnotic tone, often pleasing to the ears of
the opposite sex. in many stories mortals easily become
infatuated with the vampire race due to their inhuman
beauty.
personality.
the persona of a vampire is widely varied. some are described
as egomaniacs, having a narcissus view to their beauty,
mingling only with the beautiful humans. others describe
them much as an outcaste, with withdrawn, quiet personalities,
with a deep loathing or sorrow for mortals, and a reluctance
to be with them or their own kind. a common attribute is
their hidden torment and power, which gives them a firmness
of character.
links.
wikipedia
basic knowledge
the great vampires
vampire faq
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Post by aubrey marie ♥ on Feb 18, 2009 20:42:17 GMT -5
sirens
[/size][/color] introduction.
the mermaid like seductresses, often associated with water nymphs,
have been around with ancient greece. the mythical race, known as
sirens, are a nautical species, linked closely with the sea and large
bodies of water. a race strictly dominated by females, they embody
feminine characteristics and charm. countless works of art, including
whimsical paintings by John Waterhouse display them as tall, beautiful
women, often holding a musical instrument such as a harp, with long
curled hair and superb robes. however, they are not always depicted
as gentility, with many Grecian pots and artworks displaying them as
amazonian, with scimitars raised above their bare chests. this conflict
of both beauty and death makes them an appealing, unique race.
appearance.
sirens are often thought of as beautiful, influential women, alluring and
intelligent. much like the roman harpies, the are associated with the
appearance of birds, lions and snakes. their bodies are often seductive
and flowery, though bearing a certain masculine harshness which
compliments their moody personalities. their high soprano voices are
their most important attribute and deadly weapon, as in mythology they
sang to sailors who were driven mad and either crashed the ship into
rocks or threw themselves overboard and drowned. much like vampires,
it has a strong hypnotic quality. sirens are often thought to have spanish,
french or polish ethnicity.
personality.
universally, sirens are thought of as flirty, slightly outrageous females,
who's temper is much like the sea. they are not always trustworthy,
and are notorious for double crossing passing sailors. vanity plays a
large part in their lives, as they are particularly stunning creatures, and
as so are sometimes perceived as jealous and petty. though their
temper is fiery, they are not necessarily viscous people, however are
quick to anger and unpredictable. despite this, they are contrastingly
fun and more buoyant than serious. the sea plays a major part in
their feelings, and in some stories their emotions reflect the sea and
vice versa. because they are often show with instruments, they are
thought to have a passion of music and arts, a musical race as much
as a violent one.
links.
wikipedia
pantheon
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Post by aubrey marie ♥ on Feb 18, 2009 21:43:15 GMT -5
werewolves
[/size] introduction.
the greek lycanthropes, werewolves are a wolf-human hybrid
of immense physical power. werewolves have an ability to
shape-shift from their human counter parts into a wolf. this
process is sometimes said to be voluntary or with phases of
the moon. frequently a part of popular fiction. werewolves
have a dominant figure in horror, with tales of werewolves
come from many parts of the world, ranging from greater
europe to american indians, who involved themselves in all
animal forms. in Christianity they were known as the
hounds of the devil or the lord. werewolves themselves
have vampiric connections, as many legends about them
co exist with those of vampires, such as a transfer of the
virus or disease via biting.
apperance.
when in wolf form, werewolves are said to have a basic
canine apperance - a swinging, gaunt stride, low set ears,
muscle and fur, and large canine teeth. in this form they
can stand in an erect human like posture or take on a more
barbaric stature, with four feet on the the ground. out of
their form, werewolves are thought to look like any other
human being, while taking on some wolfish qualaties.
often they are said to be unnaturally tall and fast, with
broad shoulders, and keen eyesight. Shaggy hair and a
brutish appearance are common physical attributes. while
their ethnicity is widely disputed, they are often depicted
as either european or american indian.
personality.
werewolves' personalities vary from unpredictable, alien
people to natural, warm personalities. though in each
one there is a fierce, animal like instinct and anger, they
have a common regard for nature. they are portrayed
as down-to-earth, slightly ambitious people, with either
a warm attitude or cool intelligence. they are a closely
knitted group, and their loyalty to their pack and spouse
in unfathomable. a werewolves devotion is worth its
weight in gold, as they are proud people are are not easily
persuaded from their first impression. this gives them
a certain prejudice - once you have hurt one of their
kind, they do not forget and forgive easily. grudges are
by far one of their downsides, however these trust
worthy, strong people have very few other faults.
links.
wikipedia
fansite
myths and truths
mythical realm
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Post by aubrey marie ♥ on Feb 18, 2009 23:10:06 GMT -5
wiccans
[/size][/font] introduction.
founded by Gerald Gardner, Wicca is more a religion than
a species, though its followers have been discovered to
have extraordinary abilities in magic and witchcraft. the
Wiccans resemble a human physically, though they are
normally thought of as uncommonly intelligent, having
a strange alluring presence to them. their magic ranges
from powerful spells to simple enchantments. the species
worships two deities, a male and a female, who manifest
themselves in many different ways, taking on a "ying yang"
persona. the male character is known as the horned god,
thought to be the greek god pan for the way he symbolizes
sexuality, wilderness and hunting. the female, known as
the triple goddess, depicted as a moon goddess, taking on a
motherly role in their society. wicca is a form of ancient
witchcraft, much similar to the paganism of druids.
appearance.
wiccans are technically humans, and appear as so.
personality.
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