Vampires

Vampires are enigmatic and alluring creatures of the night, These immortal beings have long been the subject of myths, legends, and folklore, permeating cultures across the globe. With their insatiable thirst for blood and the eternal struggle between darkness and humanity, Vampires are considered highly dangerous yet not entirely evil as many of them have tried assimilating into human life believing they have as much right to live as humans do and only use their Vampirism as a survival mechanism.

Despite this, most Vampires encountered by hunters are evil due to their misunderstood nature and thus lash out at or proceed to try and turn anyone they deem a threat to their way of life, they are usually nocturnal and only emerge (most of the time) to feed as a Vampire must feed on blood to survive, preferably human blood although they can subsist on animal blood like Werewolves.

## Powers and Abilities

* Enhanced durability - Vampires are incapable of being slain by most forms of conventional injury and cannot feel pain from attacks caused by conventional weapons.
* Enhanced senses - Vampires have heightened senses, particularly enhanced night vision, allowing them to see clearly in the dark and have been known to exhibit an animalistic eyeshine effect when caught on camera at night or a car's headlights shine on them. They possess acute hearing and an exceptional sense of smell, enabling them to detect even the slightest changes in their environment, it is believed that once a vampire has your scent, they have it for life - They are also known for their remarkable reflexes, making them formidable opponents in combat.
* Immortality - Vampires are immortal beings who cease to age once turned into vampires. They possess eternal youth and vitality, maintaining their physical appearance throughout the centuries.
* Infectious bite - If a Vampire bites a human in the neck or arm, the human will turn into a Vampire.
* Infectious blood - Along with being bitten, Humans can be turned by Vampire blood entering their system (eg: Being fed Vampire blood or if the blood of a Vampire comes into contact with an open wound or cut.)
* Psychic connection - Vampires can establish psychic connections with other vampires, allowing them to communicate telepathically over short distances.
* Regeneration - Vampires have accelerated healing capabilities, allowing them to recover rapidly from injuries that would be fatal to humans. They can heal wounds and broken bones in a remarkably short period.
* Retractable fangs - Vampires have a row of sharp teeth that emerge from their gums and extend beyond their human teeth, they use these to feed and, in some extreme cases, rip out the throats of their victims.
* Superhuman strength - Vampires possess superior strength compared to humans.

## Weaknesses

* Bloodlust - When a human first becomes a Vampire, they will experience a great sense of Hunger and will only focus on the fact that they want to feed, leaving them vulnerable to attacks.
* Decapitation - Decapitating a Vampire will kill one and is the most effective way of dispatching them.
* Dead Man's Blood - Blood from a corpse can poison a vampire in great doses and cause wounds that are slow to heal, small doses will cause Vampires great pain and discomfort.
* Holy symbols - Religious artifacts, such as crosses and holy water, can repel vampires for a short time due to their innate aversion to all things holy or blessed.
* Sacred Wooden stake - It is believed in lore that a wooden stake through the heart, this is untrue to an extent as a select group of people believe that the wood must be from a sacred tree to successfully incapacitate a vampire.
* Severe injuries - Serious physical injuries aren't fatal to Vampires but can leave them vulnerable, they can heal if they have enough blood in their system after feeding but is only effective in the short term as they will eventually regenerate their injuries.
* Sunlight - The main reason Vampires are nocturnal, whilst Sunlight isn't deadly it can give them a nasty sunburn as they are incredibly sensitive to all forms of UV light, a Vampire's eyes are the most sensitive part of their bodies due to how powerful they are so Vampires will often cover their faces quickly when confronted with Sun or UV light.

## Episodes

### 1.05 A God's Game

*Vampires: The Father, Lola, Natalie McClure & An Unnamed Doctor*

Shane is sent to Flagstaff, Arizona as part of a "test"/"game" by the notorious Trickster, Loki where a girl in a purple dress has been kidnapped by a "strange" man. Unbeknownst to Shane, Loki's motives for this particular game are shrouded in his usual mischief and unpredictability. The Trickster seemingly delights in creating chaos and testing the limits of mortals when asked by Shane what the catch is before being transported away at a click of Loki's fingers - as Shane is dumped in Flagstaff by Loki's magic, he watches a news broadcast of a girl being taken away in an ambulance, her condition described as an "infection." Little does Shane know that this infection is the result of vampire bites, and he is about to be thrown into a world he once believed to be mere myth, he is taken aback and very scared to learn that Loki has indeed tricked him into a Vampire hunt.

When arriving at Flagstaff hospital, after taking time out to get his thoughts together, he finds and reads the medical information of Natalie McClure which provides information about her age, appearance, and background. As Shane examines the medical scans, he notices unusual changes in Natalie's blood cells - mere minutes later, a scream is heard from Natalie's room, and Shane rushes back to find the doctor holding a bloody scalpel and Natalie unconscious on the ground. The doctor explains that Natalie turned violent and attacked him, prompting him to defend himself. They discuss the situation, and the doctor reveals that Natalie's eyes changed, and she exhibited abnormal strength. Shane realizes the danger and tries to find Natalie, but she has disappeared, whilst in the main waiting area, Shane encounters Loki once again who reveals himself in the disguise of another Doctor and appears to be observing events. Loki taunts Shane and disappears. Shane continues his search for Natalie and the doctor, eventually confronting the doctor who has already turned into a vampire after his encounter with Natalie. They engage in a struggle, and Shane manages to obtain the bag of equipment, including a machete and vials of Dead Man's Blood, which is poisonous to vampires.

Later, Natalie and the Doctor are welcomed by a mysterious man called The Father who presents himself as welcoming and caring, assuring the two new Vampires that they are safe in his hands and promising to take care of them until they are ready to fend for themselves. He establishes his authority by introducing himself and claiming the kidnapped girl in the purple dress (Lola) as his daughter in their new dynasty. The Father displays a professional and instructive attitude, teaching Natalie and the Doctor about the necessary steps to become "true" vampires and gives them a choice of consuming human or animal blood. However, when the Doctor's transformation goes awry and he becomes violent out of sheer Bloodlust, The Father shows confusion and concern - all be it a very self centered concern, highlighting his underlying unpredictability as the Doctor runs off and disappears into the night, only to be confronted and killed by Shane who shows guilt and regret for doing so after the Doctor tries to grab the bag containing the vials of Dead Man's Blood from the hunter, this causes Loki to re-emerge (dressed as a Janitor this time) and informs Shane that he had to do it and to also "Get over it as there is alot more freaks like that just roaming the world aimlessly" before vanishing once again leaving Shane to clean up the mess.

As this happens, the remaining Vampires become wary of how long the Doctor has been gone for, The Father is clearly wary of the presence of hunters and comes out of hiding along with Lola and Natalie as they suspect hunter activity, the trio confront Shane as The Father reveals his true motives: He has a strong desire for power and the establishment of his vampire family. He sees himself as doing "God's work" and believes that their actions are necessary for their survival. The Father justifies kidnapping and turning people against their will, viewing it as a means to create a family and provide for their needs. He shows a lack of empathy and morality, focusing solely on his own agenda and dismissing the hunters' attempts to protect innocent lives. The Father's rage is unleashed when he realizes that Shane is onto them and becomes determined to eliminate Shane and any other hunters who pose a threat to his newly formed family, displaying a strong desire for dominance and control - Shane gets out of the situation by simply running away however the Vampires don't give chase initially, instead The Father dispatches Lola and Natalie to "follow" Shane and to "introduce themselves" resulting in a chase through the dark night, Shane is soon surrounded by the girls and a fight ensues despite Lola trying to flirt with him - Lola attempts to bite Shane. However, Shane manages to evade her and decapitates an interfering Natalie with a machete. This infuriates Lola, and they engage in a more intense fight, with Lola showcasing her agility and strength. Despite Shane's efforts, Lola appears unaffected by a stab wound and continues her assault. Shane then throws a hunting knife at her, which pierces her shoulder but fails to slow her down. As the fight progresses, Lola starts coughing and experiences a severe reaction to the Dead Man's Blood within her that the knife was soaked in. She grows increasingly distressed and in pain, while Shane confronts The Father, leaving Lola in a vulnerable state.

Shane leaves Lola alone out of compassion and heads over to the park in the centre of the city to confront The Father, who once again argues that his motivations are merely survival based however Shane dismisses the Vampire's claims causing The Father to almost lash out and to become incredibly tense - after a brief confrontation where The Father tries to explain his warped ways again, a fight ensues allowing The Father to show his superior Strength among many other abilities, he gloats at Shane's attempt to fight him however this is his undoing as Shane uses some built up rage (following a diminishing encounter with Loki earlier) to gain the smallest of advantages as he decapitates The Father, ending his reign of terror in Flagstaff which also ends Loki's game - when Shane returns to Lincoln City, the Trickster Demigod warns him that whilst most of the Vampires were killed during his "test", Lola remains out there, having seemingly escaped, and she has now has Shane's scent for life and that he shouldn't be surprised if she turns up on his doorstep at some point in the future.