Last Rites
This category covers all the niggling depths to the Blood Hounds Universe that are often too tedious to officially paragraph into the world history. Most questions are answered clearly. However a few might be perceived as short or rather vague. This is not without reason as they will be covered more in depth at a future time...

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Vampires

1. Is the Dark one a vampire?
No, the Dark One is a powerful being that was ritually fused into the body of a mortal that he cannot be cast out of. A flesh and blood fallen angel.


2. Why doesn't the Dark One have a name?
Don't ask, don't tell. Beings such as that simply have titles as relinquishing their name is a rare occurrence.


3. Does the Dark One engage in actual combat?
What powers does he possess? He has never engaged in physical hand to hand combat. However upon very rare occasion he has used his power to destroy those who personally pained him including those within the Vampire Nation. However having lived as long as he has most of his days are spent planning and plotting. Nowadays it is considered beneath him to even raise his hand to attend a situation the Vampire Nation cannot handle themselves. Either that or he has been bound from doing so. In any case his powers are unknown to a large extent simply because they are never seen in motion. Those that have seen the Dark One in motion such as his flesh and blood children see fit not to tell tales of their father as if he was merely a myth for little children.


4. Has the Dark One ever attempted to rescue the possessed female that was then later imprisoned under the Vatican from the Blood Hounds intro story?
He has no will to rescue such a being that can rival his own power. There is a reason why the Vatican's hunters were finally able to secure her capture. One that the Dark One had a hand in orchestrating himself. The Dark One does not tolerate a counter power to his own within the Vampire Nation even if amicably aligned. Absolute power within an organization has no equal. It then becomes contested, not absolute.


5. Do vampires follow a religion or god figure?
Yes, they all follow the Dark One as a godhead of sorts. The Dark One commands utter loyalty and uses the mystery surrounding him to project fear amongst his followers. Utter obedience or death serves as a mandate to those under him. The Dark One is a figure of myth even within the vampire community. Hardly any have contact with him. Few have even seen him. Those that see him under less then amicable circumstances are never seen again.


6. How does a good vampire use "black magic" to do good things?
There are several definitions of a good vampire. One could be a vampire that left the evil ways of the Vampire Nation because of conscience. This would equate to some sense of moral well being. That vampire could be considered a "good vampire" in the sense that they now relate closely to our code of morals.

However you could have another vampire that left the Vampire Nation and has turned on a path such as following God that would prohibit the use of magic altogether. So a morally good vampire might engage in the black arts to help those in need and would probably invest time into "white magic" etc. Whereas a "Christian" vampire would not engage in any magic practices because of religious beliefs. This type of changed vampire is more likely to focus on physical ability and prowess over mental powers and magic because of further moral conviction.


7. If vampires use black magic to transform humans into vampires would the transformation work on priests?
Only if their spirit was broken to a certain extent to allow a temporary presence of evil ritual.


8. How do vampires become good?
Over a period of time certain vampires may simply distance themselves from the Vampire Nation. Maybe they are bitter because of other vampires and want to rebel or maybe their genetic predisposition to act a certain way didn't quite take hold like others. This may lead them to have compassion on those they consider inferior in some ways. Just as humans have different tendencies due to genetic makeup and/or upbringing, vampires are not all cut from the same cloth.

Not all vampires that leave the Vampire Nation become good. Some may simply hate the Vampire Nation and choose to leave and live on their own terms. This does not mean they stopped killing humans in a relative cattle/butcher sense. There are many types of vampires just as humans are composed of many shades of gray.


9. Are there hybrid creatures in Blood Hounds? What if a vampire tried to transform a Blood Hound? Would that blend both of their traits into one?
It is possible but not with the Blood Hounds. It depends on what kind of anomaly you are trying to sink your teeth into. Some may have an internal process or ability to reject the transforming disease. Others may not. It also depends on how many commonalties the virus has with the host concerning their human traits.


10. So vampires in the Blood Hounds universe are not considered undead?
No they are not. They are very much alive, just higher up in the food chain.


11. How high can a vampire jump?
2-3 times that of a human. They can jump hard, grab the top of a one story building and easily vault on top. Nothing crazy. More powerful vamps can clear a single story without using their hands.


12. How far can a vampire fall without injury?
2-3 stories pending the vampire. Occasionally more if the vampire is a super freak.


13. Do vampires keep humans around to feed off of but not kill?
Many times yes. Warm and fresh is best. If the vampire can keep a willing human or slave around it's like having an on demand personal chef.


14. Are vampires addicted to any of life's little afflictions such as drugs, sex, consumerism?
Absolutely. They are still very human in some ways although they are less prone to human influences because of the reality they live in. Also one must take into account the various types of vampires under the Vampire Nation and how overall stature plays a role in taste just like it does in human society.


15. Do vampires have special powers outside of the black arts?
Yes, exotic martial abilities, mental tricks they have mastered like staying in enemies blind spots, stealth abilities, relaxed breathing techniques under water or when controlling themselves in combat, the vampires employ a wide variety of ancient wisdom in their combat roles.


16. Do vampires ever retire?
Almost never. They slow to a regular set pace after having been around for a few hundred years. However they still have the life and energy to live so they often make the most of it. Being part of the Vampire Nation is a near endless affair. Retirement for a vampire is equivalent to a high-end job position in the human world. Having greater authority and commanding a number of vampires under you. Less overall work but higher responsibility. In the Vampire Nation being removed from a position for failure of duty is hardly punishing. It is "how" you are removed from your position, which can be quite punishing pending your failure.


17. Do vampires do anything besides work? How do they unwind or socialize?
Yes, they are similar to humans in many, many ways. Even though most vampires have a dark purpose and totally different stance on what they see and do, when it comes down to it they are still part human.

There are a number of ways in which vampires might unwind. Similar human trappings such as sex, drugs, social interaction and exercise. Other vampire based practices like the black arts, seeking arcane knowledge, unraveling new sciences, combat techniques or engaging in side retreats at remote vampire installations fully enjoying new heights of debauchery. Even though the vampires are considered as one when it comes to their nation, they are very much individuals and fully explore all that life has to offer and much more.


18. Where do vampires generally live?
Most of the time they live in areas that are fully controlled by vampires. This generally means the vampires own most of the real estate in a given area so as to control the patrons, business and overall traffic in their region. Sometimes the vampires have secluded housing projects with lush living accommodations. Some may live amongst humans in the cities or in mansions to keep up the undercover aspect of their work. Others may live amongst the poor as their work dictates that street level connection.


19. Can vampires take public roles in society or will they be discovered?
Yes they can. However it depends on the role. If you were to try and take a high military or political role you would come under a fine scope by media, political opposition, or intelligence groups. Usually the Vampire Nation controls those aspects of society with nation acolytes. Other roles such as rock stars, actors, media moguls, newscasters, business tycoons, rich socialites, bankers, brokers, stock traders all the way down to a local butcher may be assumed by the Vampire Nation. There is a reason why Elvis is thought to be alive even today. These vocations have various groups that spotlight them as well however they can enforce a veil of secrecy when needed as they are not direct public servants. One common example is the recluse millionaires and billionaires that are often heard of but never seen.


20. What kind of humans are often selected as victims of a vampires feast?
Generally the Vampire Nation provides kidnapped victims or blood supplies as eating in public is risky within such a large human population. However those that prefer the thrill of the hunt despite nation protocol go after nearly anybody they deem tasteful. Depending on the character of the vampire they will choose someone to their perverse liking. Public feedings are often short for obvious reasons however private feedings may last for days slowly and methodically draining the victim until they are too weak and malnourished to continue living.


21. Does a vampire always kill its prey after eating?
If it is a public feeding then yes, no exceptions. If feeding in private then that is often left to the vampire as their personal preference. Some may be regular slaves that are often fed upon. Others may be deemed to be of no continual use and are simply spent in one feeding. If so then more than one vampire will get in on the bleeding and delight in the last throes of the victims veins before they cease to no longer be.


22. Do vampires sleep in coffins or any other unusual way?
No. They sleep in the same fashion as humans do. Occasionally a few vampires pre-19th century would travel in coffins during the day as to avoid the heat and questions about the pallor of their skin. However since the advent of automobiles with extensive cover from the elements and peeping eyes they now travel in style and luxury.


23. Can a vampire come back to life once it is killed?
Not unless it is temporarily raised as a duguru husk. The vampires have no lasting power of necromancy let alone resurrection. In extremely rare cases instances of a resurrection have taken place within the Vampire Nation. However the power and reason behind these acts are largely unknown.





Vampire Biology

1. How is the process that primes a living being to be turned into a vampire considered a virus then a disease?
When the virus is put into a beings blood stream it remains dormant considering transformation but is still alive in the host. This requires a certain level of survivability on the virus's part to remain in the body without being defeated by the immune system. Upon being triggered the virus full on mutates into a spreading disease attacking the body's immune system until it breaks down and restructures various bodily functions. During this time the vampiric process must take ahold and change the host quickly. If it does not then the host simply dies as the disease was too much to physically survive.


2. If the Dark One engineered this vampiric disease, did he engineer anything beyond a vampire?
No. The vampiric disease took centuries to create and perfect due to the technological limitations of the time. During that time the vampire was perfected and many weaknesses such as sluggish dormancy during the day were lessened.

However a current ceiling has been reached on vampire research that may not be further breached. This is not due to technology but spiritual boundaries set by the earth's Creator. Once long ago these boundaries were tested with a race of subhumans known as the Nephilim. The Nephilim were destroyed by forces commanded by the Creator when they attempted to erase all of humanity. Thus the vampire was born. Meant to enslave but not destroy. Carefully constructed to not exceed boundaries known to but a few. Any further research to make a being more naturally powerful than a vampire is strictly forbidden by the Vampire Nation. Any foolish enough to oppose this standing edict are hunted relentlessly by the best killers the Vampire Nation has procured.

However this does not limit the vampires activities in trying to pervert or corrupt mankind. Cloning and genetic manipulation still serves as very powerful tools for the vampires to utilize as well as perverse experimentation upon each other. This can range from physical modification/mutilation to long lasting drug performance on humans, vampires and even animals.


3. How fast can vampires heal?
That comes down to the overall mental and physical strength of the vampire. No vampire heals instantly. Strong ones can heal within an hour from multiple bullet wounds. Others within half a day etc. Severe wounds within several days. This probably goes against the uber vampire dancing around everyone's head in a pure Hollywood sort of way. Think of them as genetic soldiers of sorts running a wide range of different abilities combined with overall strengths and weaknesses. Hardly invincible but hardly human.


4. Can vampires have sex IE do they have functioning organs the same as humans?
Yes. They can have sex with other vampires, humans and even sire offspring to either.


5. So vampires have a sex drive?
Decidely so. Of course this can vary due to age, upbringing, gender, job etc.


6. Is a vampires offspring automatically a vampire?
Only if the mating was vampire/vampire. If it was human/vampire or vice versa then the result would be human until triggered with the dark ritual. Because the human had a vampire for a parent the virus is already within the offspring waiting to be triggered.

As a side note, vampires born of other vampires instead of being bitten are naturally stronger. Pure blood is indeed thicker than bite.


7. If a vampire is born a vampire when does it stop aging?
This is a rather unique situation. Most often they stop aging as a young adult sometime in their early twenties. However one third of naturally born vampires have been known to age an additional 10, 20 or 30 years older. On a even more rare occasion some vampires have physically aged to their early 60's.


8. Why can't vampires function equally as well during the day?
When the world was created both the light and the night were as one in the sense there was no stigma attached to either. However after the downfall of a powerful archangel, this creature soon claimed the night as his birthright. As this being of darkness claimed relation to the night, the Creator saw fit to bind this fallen star to his kingdom of darkness. Thus the light became the natural enemy of the night and all those who dwell exclusively under its shadows.

Vampires may move about during the light but it is a cruel constant reminder of their ultimate lineage. One that can never fully be engineered away.


9. Are any early vampires still alive before the vampiric process was perfected?
Yes they are considered to be royal elders, immediate family to the Dark One. They have various weaknesses that are often considered popular in today's media.


10. Can vampires change other living creatures besides humans?
Yes, by bite or transfer of saliva. Vampires are often known to have strange and exotic pets that have lived for centuries feeding on blood. Usually the only benefit to transforming a non human is extended life span/healing ability. Living creatures never inherit greater strength, movement etc. This is a result of the specific fabrication of the genetic disease finding some commonality within many living creatures. However the vampiric disease was specifically engineered to find parity with only human beings.


11. Is it not below a vampire to bite an animal for transformation?
They may transfer their saliva a number of ways. Biting is but one of them.


12. How old do vampires live to be?
The most powerful ones are thought to be immortal. Champions such as Blooded Vampires may live to be hundreds of years old.


13. How often do vampires feed?
Generally once every few days to once a week for the higher up vampires. The combat oriented forces feed every day as they are extremely active.


14. Do vampires only drink blood to live?
Human blood is the strongest meal ticket for a vampire. However they may eat regular foods just like humans although this will do next to nothing for their true appetites. More often then not they will eat regular foods intermingled with human blood in public. This lets all sorts of vampires from the Vampire Nation fit in nearly any social scene with their key special ingredient delectably sprinkled on their food or mixed in their drink.


15. Do vampires have any other weak points besides head shots or extreme bleeding?
They have many weak points just like any human. Head shots simply tax the vampires healing abilities heavier than other bodily areas. Of course multiple organ damage, heart, lung, main arteries are all choice targets. The head shot is incredibly useful in most cases as it will impair the vampires cognitive abilities and motion which lets you deal further damage against a now retarded target.


16. Can vampires get drunk, high, effected by disease?
Yes. They are simply better at handling the effects. Their bodies can defeat most diseases over time. Drugs and liquor meant for humans have little effect on vampires. However the Vampire Nation has its own recipes and concoctions for celebratory madness. Usually so potent humans would become incredibly sick or die from attempting such revelries in a casual fashion.


17. Aren't a vampire's fangs overly obvious to the public eye?
The higher up a vampire gets within the hierarchy the more control and power they wield. Not only can true vampires somewhat retract their fangs, others may be able to modify their physical properties to a greater extent. Being able to adjust facial features or overall body mass in certain areas and in some cases vampires of the male persuasion may be able to retract certain organs thereby looking decidedly less masculine.


18. Since vampires are physically stronger than humans are they more intelligent as well?
No. The Dark One was very weary when creating vampires on two different levels. One was to not exceed limits set by the earth's Master and Creator. Second was to not create a being that would eclipse the Dark One's own power. This would not only diminish his rule and long term control but could possibly lead to rebellion and full out uncontrolled war amongst the Vampire Nation which would be disastrous to say the least.




Vampire Nation

1. How is the Vampire Nation evil?
In the sense that it's overall beliefs greatly contrast against most nations currently held beliefs. It is almost akin to an extreme master race attitude. To the vampires humans are cattle, non unique, unworthy of life and exist to serve the vampires in some form or another. We can typically equate this to many civilizations throughout history who took this attitude to some extent and placed it on another race. The vampires just take it to new levels because of their raw super human abilities and demonically engineered background. This almost puts them on a totally different place of existence.


2. How exactly does the Vampire Nation go about making money?
Every way they can, from legit businesses, to mafia style shakedowns and schemes, smuggling, arms trade, drugs, you name it they are into it.


3. How do vampires conduct warfare during daylight if all the higher ups are weak?
Generally they will bring along many Half Breeds with various training and weapons along with a few blooded and occasionally chosen will accompany important daytime operations.


4. Do the vampires have bases worldwide?
Most definitely. They operate to various degrees on every single continent.


5. Do the vampires use similar forces worldwide?
Yes unlike the vampire hunters which often have their own looks, variety of custom weapons etc, many of the vampires forces are identically armed and dressed world wide. However many of the Vampire Nation's personalities run the gamut in looks and weapons just like the hunters.


6. Does the Vampire Nation hunt vampire hunters?
Yes, the Vampire Nation has several dedicated teams of deadly hunters that specialize in the removal of heavily armed enemies. The vampires are very good at what they do and hunt there enemies world wide almost as often as the vampire hunters. However as the Vampire Nation has more enemies and concerns then just vampire hunters their resources are spread out over a wider theatre of operations.


7. Does the Vampire Nation have unique sub-names for different vampire groups around the world?
Yes, all vampire groups have their own unique group names around the world. This is most often left to the leading vampire in an area to decide.


8. Do vampires have their own bars, clubs, restaurants, recreational facilities?
They own human organizations that make profit for the Vampire Nation but as for public venues, never. However in heavily controlled vampire areas they have many private clubs and recreational facilities that cater to the dedicatedly perverse vampire pleasures. They are almost never found in general public areas of interest however.


9. If vampires continue to have kids won't they eventually breed out of control?
The Vampire Nation heavily regulates all new vampires brought into the fold. This includes whether they are transformed humans or natural birth vampires.


10. Does the Vampire Nation or vampire hunters have any vehicular weapon platforms?
Typically the Vampire Nation uses armored vehicles to move around important members. Most often these vehicles are not armed. A few vehicles on the vampire hunter's sides have weapons that may be deployed from hatches etc but nothing extraordinary. The vampires have been known to deploy armored personnel carriers at remote installations and bases across the globe along with all sorts of high end anti-vehicle weaponry. However these are some of the most dangerous places in the world for non-Vampire Nation to tread.

Besides the usual assortment of private planes and helicopters the vampires deploy light helicopter gunships at remote bases as well. The Vampire Nation is not a military and does not really have a use for combat planes, tanks etc. However they keep around certain counter measures to fight against such high end threats just in case.


11. Are there spies within the Vampire Nation?
Yes but it is incredibly difficult to penetrate the vampire organization. At a lower level it comes much easier but as you gain rank the acts you are asked to commit and the tests you are put under are incredibly hard to undertake in the undercover role. Also the Vampire Nation over hundreds of years has gotten the art of detecting enemies within their ranks down to a science. Sooner or later certain personalities within the Vampire Nation that specialize in physic projection and mental telepathy will find you out. What happens after you have been found out is rather dark indeed.


12. In the overall scheme of things who will win in the end, vampires or vampire hunters?
The vampires have already won. They control the majority of the world in one way or another. It is disrupting this one sided evil balance and manipulation that brings a measure of truth to everyday society in which the effects can be felt as a tremor of an earthquake.


13. Does the Vampire Nation influence current events like war, politics, societal upheaval?
All the time. Carefully planned large scale events can greatly influence the policy of countries thereby opening rather large gateways for the Vampire Nation to exploit.


14. How many vampires are there in the Vampire Nation worldwide?
In a total population of 6.5 billion humans and counting the Vampire Nation totals just over 1 million strong. However when you consider family, brides, slaves, keepers etc that do not act within the nations direct activities but are still vampires the number goes up by another 500,000.

The vampires adjust according to the carefully planned resources needed to fully control and manipulate all areas of interest. In large cities the vampires account for 1 out of every 1000 humans. This means in most major cities there are 1000 vampires for every 1 million humans.

However in regions like China, India, Africa etc the vampire presence is less because of the outrageous population. Also those areas are much less complicated to overly control and subvert as they are subjected to less outside influence.

While that number of vampires in major cities is quite high one must remember most of them are low level enforcers such as Half Breeds, Nation Acolytes which are humans working for vampires undercover and many are support and infrastructure that are not very practiced in combat roles.


15. What's the ultimate goal of the Vampire Nation?
To gain such a level of control and manipulation that hardly any effort is needed to implement the Dark One's will over the human population world wide. To build a society that is more in step with the perverse thinking and ideology of the Vampire Nation thus less immune to their influence. To secure a future totalitarian foothold in every country around the globe that ensures the Vampire Nations long term survival.


16. How often does the Vampire Nation get into combat engagements?
The Vampire Nation engages in low level combat every day, in hundreds of cities across the world. Mafia, gangs, hunters, government agencies, rogue militaries in less advanced countries, spies, occasional uprisings within and policy enforcement for those less willing world wide. Just a sampling of the vampires overall combat activities.


17. Are vampires located in small cities and towns?
Occasionally to offer additional services such as secluded retreats, safe houses, supply stores etc. The vampires are well prepared for emergency events in case any large scale disasters happen in cities outside resources may be utilized.


18. Do vampires run any country's government directly?
Yes. Although the vampires usually see fit to influence governments the decision was made to cement an official safe zone for the Vampire Nation. The vampires selected a country at the Dark One's personal request. Vampires run this country in all high positions of power. It is a small country, perceivably ravaged by poverty with a weak military. However this is merely an underlying guise of the countries true history and current leadership. Once a very powerful vampire ruled this country. It was this vampires intent to set up his own kingdom apart from the Vampire Nation. He was removed by the Vampire Nation for his public foolishness and betrayal. Nowadays the country is run discreetly and offers no value whatsoever for tourists. It is rumored that within this country lies the Vampire Nation's Central Command.


19. Do vampires ever develop any loyalties outside of the Vampire Nation?
Rarely. Those that do often end up trying to leave the Vampire Nation and hide or try and minimize their role within the nation. Other vampires may develop sympathies for certain humans as they work around them but ultimately the Vampire Nation commands higher loyalty especially when considering the power they wield.


20. How many vampires defect from the Vampire Nation?
Well there is a lot of variables. If it is a heavy time of action for the Vampire Nation then vampires are less likely to leave because they are very active and have less time to entertain such notions. In slower periods of operation some vampires might become a little restless or rebellious against the leadership and attempt to seek other venues.

Also yet another factor to take into account is what kind of vampires? The whole Vampire Nation or just what is considered to be true a vampire like blooded and chosen? In the case of the nation as a whole the defection rate is roughly 5-7%. Among true vampires however the rate is 1-2%.

So for every 1000 true vampires brought into the fold, 1 or 2 leave for a variety of reasons. Since these vampires live to be quite old that means there are quite a few of them around. Unlike the other percent of defectors such as half breeds, acolytes or nation acolytes who die of old human age. So in reality there are quite a few vampires living in the world outside the Vampire Nation. A rough estimate would place the numbers up to 15,000. This is based off the total number of years the Vampire Nation has been around plus how often true vampires are created and a margin of defectors hunted then killed.


21. Are any humans allowed into the higher vampire ranks?
None whatsoever. Nation acolytes are the highest rank a human can achieve within the Vampire Nation. This means that a willing human who has betrayed humanity has been so useful to the vampires and exceeded their expectations the vampires treat them as one of their own concerning benefits. However the humans are always kept at arms length as entrance to the hierarchy is a fang and vein only club.


22. Do vampires have a central command or is it all spread out?
It is all spread out. The majority of powerful chosen vampires gathering is a rare occurrence happening once or twice a year at the most. Most of the chosen work in their own areas they have been given to govern. Chosen often visit other controlled areas to discuss business or engage in pleasure. So a few chosen vampires being found together is actually pretty common.

There is a central command that is in direct contact with all major commands across the world. However the location of the central command is unknown to all but a few. Even the majority of the chosen vampires do not know where the Vampire Nation's Central Command is located. Rumor has it that the Dark One is also present at this top-secret facility.


23. Are female vampires treated equally in the Vampire Nation?
Generally yes. However since there are more males in high positions of power it is harder for females to advance as well as their counterparts. Once a female vampire attains rank she is given the proper respect by those under her or they are simply removed with extreme prejudice. Concerning respect from equal or higher ranking vampires that is more or less earned over time.


24. Are female vampires allowed to run the head of vampire households?
Are they allowed amongst the ranks of chosen? Yes and yes. Usually males run vampire houses as there are simply more applicants than females. However there are a few female leaders in very high positions of power. The highest female position of power would be that of the Dark One's bride and mother to the Vampire Nation. She ranks only second to the Dark One himself.


25. What's the percent of female vampires in the Vampire Nation?
Very low if you consider all the low-level enforcers such as half breeds and acolytes are mostly male. Most true female vampires live as companions to their vampire mates. A lower number have active roles in the Vampire Nation. So concerning true vampire females that have direct roles in the Vampire Nation you are looking at possibly 15-20%.


26. If a house vampire is killed does their family take over the head position or is a new head chosen from the Vampire Nation hierarchy?
Yes, if the family can take over with little issue or challenge then they may do so. This is often how female vampires come to charge over large vampire houses. Sometimes they come to power because they orchestrated the removal of the house head themselves. Needless to say it pays to keep your fellow vampire companions happy or at arms length. If the transition goes smoothly and the new head meets the challenge of running a vampire house then they may stay and officially become a chosen vampire.


27. Do vampires regularly employ any other strange inhuman beings?
Not regularly, no. When possible and trustworthy to a certain degree yes. Besides Zombies who are inhuman to a certain degree there are other beings such as demon possessed individuals who have a variety of powers that are similarly aligned with the vampires. Occasionally the vampires employ the highly dangerous and tempting succubi into their ranks usually to persuade certain individuals in human society. From time to time even humans will be contracted by the Vampire Nation as they have mastered mysterious arts that make them highly valuable.


28. Mom and Pops from the Blood Hounds are very young vampires. Are there any more like them?
Yes. Nowadays the Vampire Nation has strict rules as to how many vampires may be turned and the minimum age for inclusion. However before this time the vampires were much more careless in those they turned and fully blooded. This has led to the creation of many vampires that maintain a child like youth no matter their true age. Some of these individuals wield power within the Vampire Nation. There is even rumor of a vampire turned so young it cannot even walk under its own power...


29. Were the vampires fighting for the Germans during WW2?
Yes and no. They were connected at the hip so to speak. The Vampire Nation does not align itself with any other nation exclusively. The vampires however had a genuine interest and motivation to work with the Nazi Scientists concerning genetic engineering. They did so through covert occult connections with the Nazi Party.

Their intent was not to help the Nazi's in their research but to obstruct key points of research along the way in order to all but handicap the effort. The Vampire Nation does not care for contenders in the field of genetic manipulation. However the Vampire Nation was not opposed to the Germans winning the war and did advance their use of combat drugs to be used in the battlefield.

The Vampire Nation saw the German war machine as a way to seed their will globally if the Germans won. The vampires concluded it would be reasonable to heavily infiltrate the Nazi Party if the Germans started to win the war thus ruling the winners. Such a plan was never engaged due to early estimates by the Vampire Shadow Council that Germany could never outright win but may possibly draw a new treaty of sorts to conclude the war.




Blood Hounds

1. Are the Blood Hounds Werewolves?
No. They can change into something resembling a strong slightly hairy creature but their features do not drastically change to do so. Hair, nails, ears get slightly longer, canines get a lot longer and physical features become slightly sharper as muscle mass becomes more dense. Overall they do not turn into beasts, wolves, nor do they have odd jointed legs or gain any substantial height etc. It is a slight physical transformation that adds to what they already are.


2. What are the Blood Hounds then?
They are similar to vampires in the sense that they are permanently changed within. However what changed them and why is a different story...


3. Do the Blood Hounds have any other special powers besides their "Hound" aspects?
They possess practiced martial abilities like the vampires but they do not engage in any mental/magic powers. However the other Blood Hounds members Mom, Pops, Angela and Black Rat do have a variety of powers that lay outside the purely physical realm.


4. Are there any more beings exactly like the Blood Hounds?
No. There are other bestial type creatures in the world that have interesting powers that are more akin to a "werewolf" in mythical proportions. The Blood Hounds are totally unique in their own fashion.


5. Are the Blood Hounds Immortal like higher up vampires?
Yes. Whatever currently possesses their being has afforded them immortality like the more powerful vampires they hunt. Neither the Blood Hounds nor the vampires are invincible however.


6. How fast do the Blood Hounds heal?
Generally in a similar fashion to powerful vampires. Both are identical in the way that the more you wound them, the slower they heal. This is due to their healing ability being spread out on multiple wounds. This is also why even inexperienced hunters may get lucky. With todays fire power you can open multiple wounds very fast and immediately tie up their healing abilties. Anything past that and they start to suffer from human related weaknesses concerning blood loss etc.


7. What do the blood hounds eat? How often do they eat?
The Hounds themselves eat normal every day food. They are exactly like humans and vampires concerning the more active they are the more they need to eat/drink. Unlike humans the Blood Hounds internal system makes better use of what they eat and they can go longer and stronger on less food. Come dinner time the vampires will often eat what the Blood Hounds are having as well. The vampires within Blood Hounds enjoy the taste of food just like humans but of course they add one special ingredient for proper nourishment.


8. When will the Blood Hounds introduction story be concluded from the beginning of this book?
Later on towards the end of the game when there is time to finish it properly. It will be rather.... Large.


9. When Wolfman was shot in the story how did he heal so fast?
Does this translate to the game? He only healed to a certain extent. While his body was able to push a low caliber pistol round out and stem the blood flow rather quickly, it was just barely healed on the outside. Inside there was still a lot to be repaired with internal bleeding and organs. Any additional wounds would continually hamper the healing ability.


10. Does a full moon effect the Blood Hounds or vampires?
It sometimes makes vampires a little "batty" so to speak as they become struck with a nervous energy and are prone to committing some sort of heavy physical action outside of their normal routine.

It effects the Blood Hounds in a way that they have trouble not morphing into their bestial like states and will become more fierce than usual. The Blood Hounds will most often choose not to go out under full moons unless a grand opportunity presents itself.


11. The vampires can see in the dark, what about the Blood Hounds?
The Blood Hounds can see in the dark good, but not as perfectly as vampires. However the Blood Hounds utilize one asset to a great advantage over vampires. Their sense of smell. They are called Blood Hounds for a reason.


12. Are Mom and Pops from Blood Hounds a couple?
Yes. They are both several hundred years old and originally hail from Ireland/England respectively. After being initiated into the Vampire Nation they soon both gravitated towards each other because of their physical similarities. Being that there were other vampires similar to them, Pops was actively engaged with another before meeting Mom. However he was smitten by Mom later engaging in a dangerous romance with her. Because of his decision they eventually had to flee the Vampire Nation or deal with the internal politics and repercussions of his decision.


13. Do the Blood Hounds have any spouses, family etc?
Long Snake used to be married but is now divorced as his wife did not know of his secret activities and always wondered where he was. Mud Hawk had a wife that was initially killed by the vampires. Soon after he was recruited by the Vatican. Mom and Pops have been married to each other for nearly a century. Other than that the Blood Hounds have no living family whatsoever. They are now their own tight knit family.


14. Do the Blood Hounds have a permanent base or do they move around from city to city?
They move around from city to city with a semi truck/trailer, a van and a car. They usually set up temporary bases in remote locations or abandoned werehouses. They constantly hit vampire operations and keep on the move every few months so as to not wear out their welcome and attract too much attention from the Vampire Nation. Generally they work within the USA however when they come across various intelligence they will make preparations to travel abroad.





Vampire Hunters

1. Are there more vampire hunters besides the Blood Hounds?
There are many, many more. Former vampires, tons of humans, other supernatural type beings world wide. The reason why the game is named after the Blood Hounds is because they are the focal point from which I bring you into the world. From that common introductory ground it is my hope you have a solid foundation in which to emerse yourself in the game.


2. Do vampire hunters work together?
Occasionally but it is rather rare. Being a hunter is a dangerous and secluded business. Working together would greatly benefit hunting parties but by their own nature they rarely congregate.


3. Do vampire hunters have gatherings, unified bases etc?
Generally no, although a few organizations do exist that regularly supply hunters with anti-vampire weaponry. There is a great fear amongst vampire hunters that any large organization would eventually be penetrated by the Vampire Nation and lead to the loss of many hunters.


4. How risk oriented is it being a vampire hunter?
Very risky. If you are a poor vampire hunter then you will be probably snuffed out by lower level Vampire Nation members as you were too careless in your approach. If you are good then you garner the attention of the Vampire Nation's surveillance and hunting teams which are incredibly dangerous. There is heavy risk involved no matter who you are. Tactics such as always initiating the fight, never staying in one city or place for too long and never overextending yourself concerning resources and ability will often keep you alive. Most vampire hunters meet their end by being caught off guard instead of in direct combat with a vampire.


5. How do vampire hunters who are they themselves vampires feed?
Usually they feed on human bad guys. Vampire Acolytes are plentiful not to mention bad guys in general such as gang bangers, murderers, rapists etc. There's also the possibility of using a vampire hunter supplier that also deals in blood or scoring a cache of blood packs off of freshly killed vampires.

If the hunter has a willing donor or partner that may provide regular sustenance as well.


6. How do vampire hunters find vampires in such a large population of humans?
They hit the streets using any information they find and heavily observe all suspicious activity for any sign of the Vampire Nation. In addition to hard observation, any side skills the vampire hunter has or can access may be of great use. Being able to tell how someone exactly died might give way to the Vampire Nation's combat programs or practiced arts. Computer skills in hacking, tracing and research may find trails leading to vampire holdings. Doing undercover work in drug circles and high-end stolen merchandise might reveal acolyte operations. There are many ways in which the Vampire Nation may be sought. It comes down to the experience of the hunter and their ability to correctly use that experience to not only seek out the vampires but also stay alive once they do.


7. How do vampire hunters make money to operate?
Vampire hunters must be resourceful in everything they do. Regular funding is one of the hardest obstacles a vampire hunter must face on a regular basis. From food, ammunition, technology and mobility to simple things like medical resources. Many vampire hunters try and keep simple side jobs that barely pay the bills. Others may work full time occasionally taking the time to hunt when an opportunity arises.

Full time vampire hunters are often master scavengers. If they find a vampire operated business they may try stealing products and money from it before assaulting the vampires who run it. Anyone a vampire hunter kills usually has some equipment that can be sold through back channel resources on the black market. And of course vampire hunters can also fight regular crime as it is often easier to take down human criminals than the Vampire Nation. Shaking down drug dealers, pimps and more then stealing their property and hawking it. There are many ways in which vampire hunters may go about making money to support their "alternate activities".


8. Do vampire hunters have families?
Typically no although a small percent do. Most have lost their families or left them behind in the wake of their obsession in hunting vampires. Those that have families must be very cautious in how they operate as their families may become liabilities that may be used against them.


9. How many vampire hunters are there compared to vampires?
There is roughly 6-7 vampire hunters for every 1000 vampires. Given that there are over 1 million vampires this means there around 7000 vampire hunters tops.


10. How is it possible to fight the vampires if they are so advanced biologically and technologically?
The vampires control is implemented through human leaders who then dictate the vampires overall policy and will. So although their control is great, vampires use humans as a force multiplier to implement their will. In the mass of humanity it is easy to blend in and completely disappear. As the vampires do this very well, so do those who hunt them. It would take a large amount of the Vampire Nation's resources to fully hunt and track specific individuals. The Vampire Nation engages in such hunting but their resources are limited concerning "vampower" and priority tasking. So while technology is an enabler it is hardly useful without putting action behind the captured data.

For the Vampire Nation to warrant an extensive hunt you would have to heavily disrupt a multitude of operations or kill chosen vampires. Usually when the Vampire Nation is attacked during their constant work they simply change further scheduling and commit extra protection. If you bypass the additional measures they will then commit heavy security along with starting a local investigation as to your whereabouts. They will start to work on hunting their prey. If the hunters continue to pose a problem in the same area then the chosen regent will contact the Vampire Nation's Security Council which will then dispatch kill teams. Although hunters have survived the kill teams their presence alone will deter any and all further aggression in the area for a period of time thereafter.

As for combating a superior biological and experienced being, surprise and overwhelming violence of action followed by melting into the endless framework of life's daily routine is life saving and time proven.




Supernatural

1. Will there be angels and fallen angels present in Blood Hounds?
Very rarely, yes.


2. Do angels and fallen angels appear physically?
Yes. However they are more often then not observers and messengers. They almost never engage in direct action with the global populace unless granted to do so.


3. Do powers based on evil effect those aligned with the light?
Directly, no. Indirectly, say through the mental movement of a physical object hurled to cause harm, yes.


4. How does God and the Devil fit into the Blood Hounds Universe?
Yahweh and Lucifer fit in the sense as they always have. One works in mysterious ways and the other works in not so mysterious ways. They won't exactly be making personal appearances in the physical sense of course.




Mankind

1. Why don't the collective human nations come together and hunt the vampires?
Very few individuals know of the Vampire Nation. It would be a massive undertaking to convince the entire public of such a race especially with vampires controlling many powerful media outlets. Also there is always the threat of the Vampire Nation striking back with chemical weapons in every major city they are in. They have a technological and logistical edge in virtually every major city across the globe. If pressed they could bring the world to its knees. However this is not the kind of world governments or the Vampire Nation want to rule.


2. How do governments react to the Vampire Nation in their country?
Depending on the government and its level of counter intelligence sophistication it may often form official anti-vampire hunting groups. Once in a while governments make side deals with vampire hunters awarding bounty for confirmed kills. Usually this is done by removing the vampire's fangs for proof. Less advanced countries may not even bother as they are hardly aware of the vampire's presence to begin with.


3. What kinds of groups do governments field in order to combat vampires?
You have a variety of counter vampire groups armed with special weaponry. Also there are contract groups that will hunt vampires for anyone that can pay their fee. More powerful governments have dedicated branches that research vampires and their biology attempting live capture for testing. Other groups out there consist of paranormal research groups or occult based organizations that might be aware of the vampires and try to counter it in their own ways.