Tools and Tricks
TwentyFifth Day of the Seventh Moon
Holy water is a potent distraction for vampires and their spawn. Because those creatures never unconsciously blink, their preternatural awareness is of a singular intensity much like a serpent’s. Throwing holy water at its eyes can make a vampire recoil, giving you a moment’s disruption in which to strike or flee.
A vampire might sometimes look distracted or seem as if it is lost in reverie. Know that this is a carefully rehearsed act meant to cause prey to relax, even for a moment. Underneath this act, the fiend can barely contain its lust for blood, and you can be sure that its full attention is locked in on the heat of your beating heart and the pulse of your veins.
When hunting vampires, look to fog and vegetation as an indication of their presence and power. Where the fog is thick and moving in irregular ways, you can be sure that an elder vampire is near. The thicker the fog, the older the vampire. As well, where vegetation is withered, look for the nest of a vampire spawn. These creatures will often use existing holes in the base of trees or between boulders to get deep into the ground without leaving traces of freshly dug earth. If the vegetation is blighted and twisted, this is instead the sign of an elder vampire nearby. As a rule, the more extreme the distortion of the natural order, the more powerful the vampire that causes it.
Shadows will also bend and warp in the presence of a vampire, and there again, the intensity of the effect increases with the power of the fiend. When the hair stands up on the back of your neck, you may take it as a sign that you are being stalked by the undead. With training and sensitivity, your body can become an instrument in sensing evil and unholy beings. I have found that when fighting the damned, instinct serves me better than my intellect. Research and knowledge have their place and are a vital part of hunting. But when you are faced with life and death, trust your gut and do not hesitate.
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