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m (no no no. This way was fine as this is a scheme on the Bestiary pages to keep info in general stuff away from Touhou info. Makes more scence between vampires in general and the Touhou vampires. Try and keep them as seperate as possible.)
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Contrary to vampires having such enormous power, but at any rate, they have an enormous amount of weaknesses. Also, since the word vampire ({{lang|ja|吸血'''鬼'''}}) seem to have the [[wikipedia:Kanji|Kanji]] {{lang|ja|鬼}} (''oni'') in them, whatever weaknesses [[oni]] have, vampires also have them in a similar way.
Contrary to vampires having such enormous power, but at any rate, they have an enormous amount of weaknesses. Also, since the word vampire ({{lang|ja|吸血'''鬼'''}}) seem to have the [[wikipedia:Kanji|Kanji]] {{lang|ja|鬼}} (''oni'') in them, whatever weaknesses [[oni]] have, vampires also have them in a similar way.


Currently, the weaknesses that have been confirmed to be ones that vampires mentioned about themselves (Not in any way in relation to the [[Touhou Project]]):
The following are weaknesses of vampires in general (not in any way in relation to the [[Touhou Project]]):
 
;Turning into ashes or vaporizing upon sunlight
:Provided, it is not like how a cartoon vampire would crumble away on the spot from exposure to sunlight, nor is it like the legends where vampires burn up. It is more to the extent of the skin flaking off gradually. Also, vampires seem to be quite composed when it is not direct sunlight, and therefore they are able to go outside under the shadow of a parasol. Furthermore, when they are burned up due to sunlight, they are able to absorb the residue, and thus become essentially immortal.
 
;Skin burning upon touching roasted soybeans
:This is a weakness that vampires share with oni. However, it seems fine if it is not roasted soybeans.
 
;Inability to cross flowing water
:Since on a rainy day, the sky and the earth all becomes "flowing water," vampires cannot physically go outside. On clear days, only in certain places there is flowing water, and what this means in the end for rivers etc. is uncertain. The popular theory is that it would not be possible to swim and cross over, but it would be no problem to go on a boat or fly over.
 
;Inability to get close to sardine heads
:This is also a weakness of oni.
 
;Inability to get close to broken holly branches
:Same as previous.


;Crosses
;Crosses
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===Weaknesses===
===Weaknesses===
The following are weaknesses that vampires have been confirmed to mention about themselves in Touhou Project.
;Turning into ashes or vaporizing upon sunlight
:Provided, it is not like how a cartoon vampire would crumble away on the spot from exposure to sunlight, nor is it like the legends where vampires burn up. It is more to the extent of the skin flaking off gradually. Also, vampires seem to be quite composed when it is not direct sunlight, and therefore they are able to go outside under the shadow of a parasol. Furthermore, when they are burned up due to sunlight, they are able to absorb the residue, and thus become essentially immortal.
;Skin burning upon touching roasted soybeans
:This is a weakness that vampires share with oni. However, it seems fine if it is not roasted soybeans.
;Inability to cross flowing water
:Since on a rainy day, the sky and the earth all becomes "flowing water," vampires cannot physically go outside. On clear days, only in certain places there is flowing water, and what this means in the end for rivers etc. is uncertain. The popular theory is that it would not be possible to swim and cross over, but it would be no problem to go on a boat or fly over.
;Inability to get close to sardine heads
:This is also a weakness of oni.
;Inability to get close to broken holly branches
:Same as previous.
Since all of the above said on the "[[#A Vampire's Weakness|A Vampire's Weakness]]" section was what vampires mentioned about themselves, it is uncertain if it's actually true in the [[Touhou Project]]. However, the weaknesses to sunlight and flowing water are certain. In ''[[Bohemian Archive in Japanese Red]]'', [[Patchouli Knowledge]] put forth the consideration that "perhaps these weaknesses are for the sake of camouflaging their other big weaknesses". Moreover, [[Remilia Scarlet]] likes [[wikipedia:Nattō|fermented soybeans]], because they're not roasted.
Since all of the above said on the "[[#A Vampire's Weakness|A Vampire's Weakness]]" section was what vampires mentioned about themselves, it is uncertain if it's actually true in the [[Touhou Project]]. However, the weaknesses to sunlight and flowing water are certain. In ''[[Bohemian Archive in Japanese Red]]'', [[Patchouli Knowledge]] put forth the consideration that "perhaps these weaknesses are for the sake of camouflaging their other big weaknesses". Moreover, [[Remilia Scarlet]] likes [[wikipedia:Nattō|fermented soybeans]], because they're not roasted.


With regards to these weaknesses, in reality, whatever damage is inflicted, by their aforementioned regeneration ability, they are simply able to return back to how they were originally, and thus in order to do vampire extermination, but it does not inflict a fatal wound on their first try, then there is no meaning. Thus, the cases where they do not become weaknesses are not few.
With regards to these weaknesses, in reality, whatever damage is inflicted, by their aforementioned regeneration ability, they are simply able to return back to how they were originally, and thus in order to do vampire extermination, but it does not inflict a fatal wound on their first try, then there is no meaning. Thus, the cases where they do not become weaknesses are not few.


In relation to crosses, whether or not it is because of the nature of the effect, or if it is for some other reason, Remilia seems to be strong to Crosses. Also, [[Flandre Scarlet]] uses crosses in her [[Spell Card|spell cards]], and [[Aya Shameimaru]] wonders if they are amune to crosses in ''[[Shoot the Bullet]]''. In relation to flames, according to ''[[Silent Sinner in Blue]]'', when Remilia touched the rocket when not been told to, her wrist was burnt to black, but was able to recover in an instant without worrie. Before considering how flames could have purification power, they also have the ability to inflict more or less damage physically, but it does not seem that in Touhou, it is not possible to recover from damage by flames.
Additionally, in Touhou Project, the general weaknesses of vampires have become as following:


Since Remilia is child-like, it can be adequately considered that she dislikes smelly garlic. However, this does not seem to be related to a weakness as a vampire anywhere in the [[Touhou Project]]. In ''[[Perfect Memento in Strict Sense]]'', since [[Hieda no Akyuu]] seemed to be saying that "the knives that Sakuya possesses are silver knives for exterminating vampires", it seems that there exists the general idea that in [[Gensokyo]], vampires are weak to silver.  
;Crosses
 
:Whether or not it is because of the nature of the effect, or if it is for some other reason, Remilia seems to be strong to Crosses. Also, [[Flandre Scarlet]] uses crosses in her [[Spell Card|spell cards]], and [[Aya Shameimaru]] wonders if they are amune to crosses in ''[[Shoot the Bullet]]''.
In relation to how Remilia enters and exists the [[Hakurei Shrine]] with an invitation, although it is possible to interpret that to be because [[Reimu Hakurei]] has invited her before, but clearly there was an instance where she was an "invader" breaking into [[Eientei]] in ''[[Imperishable Night]]'', and therefore it would not be a mistake see it that this weakness does not exist in Touhou. In reation to the stake through the heart to cause death, ''[[Perfect Memento in Strict Sense]]'' stated that "she will recover back to normal even if everything other than the head has been blown away", the situation is that it is unrelated to Remilia.
;Flames
:In relation to flames, according to ''[[Silent Sinner in Blue]]'', when Remilia touched the rocket when not been told to, her wrist was burnt to black, but was able to recover in an instant without worrie. Before considering how flames could have purification power, they also have the ability to inflict more or less damage physically, but it does not seem that in Touhou, it is not possible to recover from damage by flames.
;Garlic
:Since Remilia is child-like, it can be adequately considered that she dislikes smelly garlic. However, this does not seem to be related to a weakness as a vampire anywhere in the [[Touhou Project]].
;Silver Weapons
:In ''[[Perfect Memento in Strict Sense]]'', since [[Hieda no Akyuu]] seemed to be saying that "the knives that Sakuya possesses are silver knives for exterminating vampires", it seems that there exists the general idea that in [[Gensokyo]], vampires are weak to silver.  
;Inability to enter houses uninvited
:In relation to how Remilia enters and exists the [[Hakurei Shrine]] with an invitation, although it is possible to interpret that to be because [[Reimu Hakurei]] has invited her before, but clearly there was an instance where she was an "invader" breaking into [[Eientei]] in ''[[Imperishable Night]]'', and therefore it would not be a mistake see it that this weakness does not exist in Touhou.
;Death by stake through the heart or death by beheading
:Regarding the "death by beheading" part, since ''[[Perfect Memento in Strict Sense]]'' stated that "she will recover back to normal even if everything other than the head has been blown away", the situation is that it is unrelated to Remilia.


==Characters under this Bestiary==
==Characters under this Bestiary==

Revision as of 15:59, 2 January 2012

Vampires (吸血鬼 kyūketsuki) are creatures usually from Western folklore that drink the blood of humans to survive. They possess a number of powerful abilities, including super-strength, super-speed, summoning demons, transforming into a swarm of bats, and regeneration. They also have a lot of weaknesses, including sunlight (which is why vampires are usually active at night) and flowing water (such as rain or a river). There are many vampire equivalents like Jiang Shi from Asian folklore, although they are only similar, not the same.

A Vampire's Weakness

Contrary to vampires having such enormous power, but at any rate, they have an enormous amount of weaknesses. Also, since the word vampire (吸血) seem to have the Kanji (oni) in them, whatever weaknesses oni have, vampires also have them in a similar way.

The following are weaknesses of vampires in general (not in any way in relation to the Touhou Project):

Crosses
The reason why vampires in general have a weakness to crosses is because the legends of vampires today have originally taken form in an area that is deeply rooted in Christianity, and it is because in those legends, vampires come about when a human's blood is sucked by another vampire. In short, if a pious christian becomes a vampire like this, and if they succumb to their instincts and perform the action of sucking blood, each time they look at the cross, they will remember the depth of the sin, meaning that they will then feel a guilty conscience.
To the very end, since is a guilty conscience, even if you just show them the cross, they will be startled, and the effect is that they will lose their fighting spirit. However, in the case of a silver cross, there is also a theory as for why it would take effect regardless of faith and piety. (See also the Silver Weapons section).
Flames
Since flames contain purification power, it is said that the damage dealt to vampires by burning with flames cannot be recovered. Before considering how flames could have purification power, they also have the ability to inflict more or less damage physically.
Garlic
Since garlic has high nutritional value, it is said they have an effect on all kinds of illnesses, it is considered that they have an ability to dispel evil spirits. Furthermore since they have a strong odor, they are said to be able to make demons unable to come close (although gods also seem not to be able to come close).
Silver Weapons
The reason silver stakes or bullets are said to have an effect on vampires is because silver is chemically reactive to arsenic and sulfur, changing its color and its properties, and silver ions have a strong disinfectant effect against bacteria. In the time of the origins of the legends of vampires, since ions and bacteria have not been elucidated, it was suspicious that they would have a disinfectant effect, and so in order for nobles to avoid assassination, it was common sense to unify weapons with silver. Furthermore, since a major accessory attached to the body was the cross, it was common to make them out of silver as a poisonous distinguishing accessory. From details like this, silver has thus become considered to have the power to drive away impure things, and thus they have been considered a weakness of the representative of impure things, vampires.
Inability to go into houses uninvited
This is according to Christianity, that "devils do not come close to places where they are not welcome". Although they are not able to evade doors for which consent cannot be gained, if you successfully invite them even just once, it will thereon be a free pass to the house. There are also vampires who do petty-minded great effort in disguising and deceiving target humans to get a "yes" out of them.
Death upon a stake through the heart or death upon beheading
If a human does this kind of thing to an ordinary living thing, then without omission they will die, but since vampires neither age nor die, it is said that there are not many measures to annihilate them. It is useless if the stake is not white ash, and although there are various theories saying that any kind of tree is okay, but it seems to be generally agreed upon that iron and glass stakes are no good.
The part where this and the aforementioned silver are related has been said to have existed much further back into the past than the "Count Dracula", which is going back to around the 4th century. For that reason, although the reason is unclear, concerning the point saying "death upon beheading".

Vampires in Touhou

Vampires are a species of Youkai and considered to be a type of Devil in Gensokyo. Although there are multiple known vampires in or around Gensokyo, they are apparently a relatively new race. In Gensokyo, vampires, like oni, are vulnerable to roasted soybeans. Despite the number of weaknesses, people who plan to fight vampires should not exploit their weaknesses carelessly. Vampires can get around their weakness over the sun by using shading objects such as parasols. Fortunately, when not causing an incident vampires tend to be polite (if not also self-centered).

There appears to be a contract between vampires and other youkai where the vampires do not attack the humans of Gensokyo and the youkai bring them humans for them to feed on. An unnamed vampire is the primary instigator of the incident that led to the creation of the spell card rules.

Perfect Memento in Strict Sense described vampires as the "embodiments of charisma". Since, in power, speed, magic power, and in all aspects, vampires possess the top class of power, it is said that vampires would thus have an enormous amount of charming power.

Weaknesses

The following are weaknesses that vampires have been confirmed to mention about themselves in Touhou Project.

Turning into ashes or vaporizing upon sunlight
Provided, it is not like how a cartoon vampire would crumble away on the spot from exposure to sunlight, nor is it like the legends where vampires burn up. It is more to the extent of the skin flaking off gradually. Also, vampires seem to be quite composed when it is not direct sunlight, and therefore they are able to go outside under the shadow of a parasol. Furthermore, when they are burned up due to sunlight, they are able to absorb the residue, and thus become essentially immortal.
Skin burning upon touching roasted soybeans
This is a weakness that vampires share with oni. However, it seems fine if it is not roasted soybeans.
Inability to cross flowing water
Since on a rainy day, the sky and the earth all becomes "flowing water," vampires cannot physically go outside. On clear days, only in certain places there is flowing water, and what this means in the end for rivers etc. is uncertain. The popular theory is that it would not be possible to swim and cross over, but it would be no problem to go on a boat or fly over.
Inability to get close to sardine heads
This is also a weakness of oni.
Inability to get close to broken holly branches
Same as previous.

Since all of the above said on the "A Vampire's Weakness" section was what vampires mentioned about themselves, it is uncertain if it's actually true in the Touhou Project. However, the weaknesses to sunlight and flowing water are certain. In Bohemian Archive in Japanese Red, Patchouli Knowledge put forth the consideration that "perhaps these weaknesses are for the sake of camouflaging their other big weaknesses". Moreover, Remilia Scarlet likes fermented soybeans, because they're not roasted.

With regards to these weaknesses, in reality, whatever damage is inflicted, by their aforementioned regeneration ability, they are simply able to return back to how they were originally, and thus in order to do vampire extermination, but it does not inflict a fatal wound on their first try, then there is no meaning. Thus, the cases where they do not become weaknesses are not few.

Additionally, in Touhou Project, the general weaknesses of vampires have become as following:

Crosses
Whether or not it is because of the nature of the effect, or if it is for some other reason, Remilia seems to be strong to Crosses. Also, Flandre Scarlet uses crosses in her spell cards, and Aya Shameimaru wonders if they are amune to crosses in Shoot the Bullet.
Flames
In relation to flames, according to Silent Sinner in Blue, when Remilia touched the rocket when not been told to, her wrist was burnt to black, but was able to recover in an instant without worrie. Before considering how flames could have purification power, they also have the ability to inflict more or less damage physically, but it does not seem that in Touhou, it is not possible to recover from damage by flames.
Garlic
Since Remilia is child-like, it can be adequately considered that she dislikes smelly garlic. However, this does not seem to be related to a weakness as a vampire anywhere in the Touhou Project.
Silver Weapons
In Perfect Memento in Strict Sense, since Hieda no Akyuu seemed to be saying that "the knives that Sakuya possesses are silver knives for exterminating vampires", it seems that there exists the general idea that in Gensokyo, vampires are weak to silver.
Inability to enter houses uninvited
In relation to how Remilia enters and exists the Hakurei Shrine with an invitation, although it is possible to interpret that to be because Reimu Hakurei has invited her before, but clearly there was an instance where she was an "invader" breaking into Eientei in Imperishable Night, and therefore it would not be a mistake see it that this weakness does not exist in Touhou.
Death by stake through the heart or death by beheading
Regarding the "death by beheading" part, since Perfect Memento in Strict Sense stated that "she will recover back to normal even if everything other than the head has been blown away", the situation is that it is unrelated to Remilia.

Characters under this Bestiary

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Books and articles

See Also

Wikipedia entry for Vampire