Reconstruction’s “Confusion” (or as it’s better known, the bloodbath club scene from Blade ).
On the flip side, you should never watch a vampire dance, as it involves a deadly combination of vampiric pheromone release, eye contact, and subtle mind control. Should a vampire begin to dance in front of you, look away or else you’ll be a helpless lapdog lover to a vampire looking for some extra attention or perhaps a snack. Female vampires, both Villainous and good natured, are notorious for the intoxicating dance of seduction. 31
Mind Control
The ability to control or read a mortal’s thoughts varies from vampire to vampire. But with amorous vampires specifically, you won’t be witnessing a Hammer Films display of mind control. In fact most Romantics are loath to use the forceful mind freeze over a person because there’s no thrill in it. The real issue with Hemophage romanorum ’s mind-control powers comes when dealing with a human’s enhanced connections to telekinesis.
A person’s ability to read the thoughts of others or to block outsiders from reading his mind is a hot draw for Romantic Vampires. Vampires looking for a mate often tire of the basic human mind, and searching for something new can take centuries. When a member of the undead happens upon someone with the power to read or block minds, there can be an immediate attraction. 32
It would seem that Romantic Vampires aren’t so worried about possessing the mind of a human; rather they are more attracted to those unique minds that can challenge their lives or alter their experiences with the human world. Also, charming vamps on the lookout for affection hardly need to tap into mind control when they have so many other assets going for them.
If for whatever reason you find yourself joined in mind with a Romantic Vampire, expect it to be a very invasive experience. These types of vamps hold a lot of pride in their chosen alternative lifestyle and overall restraint while consorting so closely with humans. If you present a challenge to them, especially in a matching of wits, they will not stop until they’re satisfied. Exceptional differences such as telekinesis will draw out a lot of curious vamps looking for a new thrill.
Shape-Shifting
Some specific breeds of the Romantics do possess the ability to shape-shift. Anytime you see a young lady dancing in a cloud of mist, chances are the mist is a Romantic Vampire in gaseous form. Seven out of ten reports of a wolf “miraculously escaping the zoo” are actually careless Romantic Vamps who let themselves be seen trotting through city streets still in animal form.
The Romantic will change form only in a manner that aids in seduction. If it’s a fanged and winged rat attacking your hair, or a mass of insects scuttling about on the floor, you’re not dealing with a Romantic Vamp.
STAKE HIS HEART OR BREAK IT? ROMANTIC VAMPIRE BEHAVIOR
Even with all their overly passionate flaws, Romantic Vampires love with all of their being. If they don’t become borderline obsessive, there’s a chance for a true and long relationship, provided they never lash out and eat you for lunch. But if they did, it’s certain they’d feel awful about it the next day.
VAMPIRES AND HOMOSEXUALITY
Vampires are a forward-thinking and tolerant species, and the homosexual lifestyle was embraced within the vampire community centuries ago. The vampire that broke down the coffin door for the rest of the gay vampiric world is the legendry Carmilla from the novella of the same name by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu (inspired by Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s poem “Christabel”). In fact, “Carmilla,” published in 1872, was around before Dracula ever hit his popular stride.
The story introduced the world to the exceedingly beautiful and sexual female vampire whose victims were other women. This novella has inspired countless female vampire works and set the bar high for future leading vampire ladies.
Besides a few minor characters,