Vampire (Underworld)

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Vampires are fictional characters in the movie, Underworld (2003 film) and its sequels.

Vampires are a race of immortals that live off of blood. Their race, after the recent decline in lycan numbers, has split into two categories, the Death Dealers (a group of vampires sworn to destroy their lycan enemies) and the aristocrats (a group of vampires that takes up the majority of the vampire population, they enjoy the high life, sex, parties, taking full advantage of their immortality). The vampire community has been split between two covens, one in the Old World (Europe, Asia, and Africa), housed in Ordoghaz and one in the New World (the Americas).

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[edit] Death Dealers

The Death Dealers were created by the first vampire Marcus Corvinus, to put down the threat by his twin brother, the Lycan Elder William Corvinus. However, the original batch of Death Dealers came largely from Viktor's troops during his years as a Hungarian General. The Death Dealers, thus, were loyal to Viktor, instead of Marcus.The Death Dealers were successful in capturing William, as was their original purpose, but they skirted near to treason when they attempted to fire on a protesting Marcus. Death Dealers were also crucial in tracking down the band of lycans led by Lucian, and his right-hand-man Raze.

The Death Dealers of the Old World Coven are led by Kahn who is also the Weapons Master. After the werewolves manufactured UV bullets for their guns, Kahn stole their idea and made a silver nitrate bullet that go straight into their blood stream and the werewolves wouldn't be able to dig them out. Kahn respected Viktor greatly. Through the years, the Death Dealers constantly upgraded their arsenal of weapons. From silver crossbows specially effective against lycans, they used guns with silver bullets.

Death Dealers display most of the prominent Vampire Traits seen in myth and in pop culture: superstrength, super reflexes, coordination, and speed; super resilience and stamina, a quick healing process(it is unknown if they regenerate lost limbs and the like) and Heightened Senses.

Selene and several other Death Dealers have been seen leaping from very high places; at least 10 stories in some places, and landing without injury or harm. Selene has been shown moving with incredible speed to evade gunfire(Underworld 2),and to outrun an angry Raze(Underworld).

She was also seen using her super strength to pin Michael against a wall several feet off of the ground, performing spectacular leaps on numerous occasions, striking her enemies with tremendous force(ex. knocking and throwing armed Hungarian Police Officers around like they were ragdolls and killing two younger Vampires, with just a strike or two),and, after ingesting Alexander Corvinus' blood, being able to lift people with one arm and go toe to toe with Marcus in his Hybrid Form.

Save the last bit, it can be assumed that the Other Death Dealers, possessed various degrees of these abilities, due to their age and experience. Their heightened senses manifest in acutely increased depth perception, sense of smell, hearing, and nightvision; which manifests as electric blue eyes.

Erika, although not a Death Dealer, was shown to able to cling to the ceiling, like a spider; this was shown after she discovered that Michael was bitten by a Lycan, and after he awoke and startled her. It has yet to be seen if other vampires possess this ability.

[edit] Vampire Law

The Vampires have a law which is decreed in their Covenant. Some of these laws include:

  • Vampires are to conceal themselves from humans at all costs
  • Vampires are not allowed to drink human blood
  • Vampires are not allowed to fraternize with lycans in any way
  • Vampires are not to delve into the past

Breaking these laws require a judgement from the ruling Elder(s).

[edit] Known Vampires

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