grey fox
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Originally posted by MelmothTD
You'll have to forgive me, grey fox, but I'm not too familiar with the vampires of Trinity Blood. I remember reading something of a dossier on "The Methuselah," and the circumstances of their vampirism--viral, like Selene and Blade--but I cannot recall what strength range they fall within.Please, grey fox, enlighten me to some of their abilities, as wel as the range and scope of said abilities?
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Hmm well i'm pretty much a hellsing fan but let's see...
The Methuselah (based on the Biblical Methuselah) are a group of humans that have been infected by a virus that drives them to feed on human blood. Before the symptoms manifest, contact with sunlight does not harm them, and they age at the same speed as uninfected human. But once the symptoms start to make themselves evident, an "awakening", the virus will prolong the lifespan of its host, in addition to bestowing superior strength and healing ability. In turn, it feeds on its host's red blood cells, and when they become depleted, the virus will cause its host to crave blood, thus earning them the name "vampire". Common perceptions associated with the undead monster of mythology do not, however, hold true with regards to them: they can procreate (offspring inherit the condition), and they can consume normal food.
Once exposed to UV radiation, the virus will become overactive and consume the host's body. This gives the impression that the Methuselah's body is being burned up by sunlight and smoking - the latter effect being, in truth, water vapor.
The term "Methuselah" in the context of the series is what most vampires in general and Imperial nobles in particular prefer to be referred as; to call them "vampires" to their faces is often construed as a vulgar insult.
The Crusniks (based on Krsnik) are vampires who feed on the blood of other vampires. They possess immense power and destructive potential, easily able to overwhelm even the most powerful of Methuselahs and with enough strength to raze a whole city. Their lifespan is longer than that of normal vampires. However, whereas normal vampires in this series are born or infected, Crusniks are a result of an experiment, "expendable goods for the Mars Colonization project", according to Abel. Cain states at one point that he and Abel have identical DNA.
Cain in Crusnik form
Seth in Crusnik formWhen a Crusnik's nanomachines are activated, he or she undergoes a change in appearance:
Cain, Crusnik 01:
when his Crusnik powers are activated, he grows white wings, his eyes become red, and a black lance materializes in his hands. In this state, he can generate destructive red energy. When not in Crusnik form, he appears to have the power to launch a destructive and invisible force from his hands, perhaps being composed of sound waves.
Abel, Crusnik 02: with 40% of Crusnik nanomachines activated, his eyes become red, and a gigantic scythe made of blood materializes in his hands. At 80%, he grows black wings and can generate massive amounts of electricity. At 100%, he turns into a creature with dark skin, black bat-like wings and blue markings along his body. When not in Crusnik form Abel appears fairly weak, and fights with a pistol containing silver bullets.
Seth, Crusnik 03: when her Crusnik powers are activated, her eyes turn red, and a trident-like weapon made of blood materializes in each of her hands. In this state, she can almost instantly disintegrate her enemies. Similar to Cain, this power appears linked to the manipulation of sound waves.
Lilith, Crusnik 04: the mother figure to Cain, Abel, and Seth.