Published by Jeremy on 5/08/2009 11:35:00 AM
John,
That picture I posted was a screencap from that Dante movie I reviewed. I know I've seen those little fuckers used somewhere else, though. I still can't remember where...
Scott:
Did you ever find the rest of the WW books you were trying to hunt down?
***
I was digging through my Yahoo account today. Found this I'd sent to myself back in 2004. No idea what the heck it was for... maybe a character backstory or a game I was writing, or something. Unfortunately, it wasn't prophecy, as Chupa(cabra) wasn't discovered till late 2008, and there are no mention of vampires that sparkle.
World Timeline:
2007: Scientists in Brazil discover the first conclusive evidence of
the “Vampire.” A live Chupacabra is captured- a wild, semi-intelligent
dog-like creature that feeds exclusively on the blood of other animals.
Along with this discovery, a previously unknown tribe of warriors who
hunt these creatures.
This discovery reflames the myths of the existence of other vampires.
2008: Environmentalists push for legislation that labels the Chupacabra
as a highly endangered species. This outlaws the hunting and killing of
the Chupacabra for any reason, even by native tribes.
2010: Many tribesman arrested or killed by law enforcement for
poaching. Chupacabra populations continue to rise.
2012: Chupacapbra populations expand to dangerous levels, threatening
local populations. Many reported deaths. Legislation protecting the
Chupacabra repealed, and hunting parties organized.
2012: Environmentalist groups form giant “Save the Chupacabra” sit-in
groups, forming human chains and shields to prevent large-scale hunting
parties from reaching known Chupacabra lairs. Over 1000 PETA members
killed during sit-in during massive Chupacabra attack.
2013: Fueled on by the growing fan-base, and having been hunted
nearly to extinction the first group of true Vampires break the
masquerade and revel themselves to the public, thinking they may be
able to use human sympathy to their advantage.
2013: Vampires explain that their existence in mythology was mostly
true, and offer a public apology for crimes in the past. Explains to
public that modern vampires no longer feed on humans- subsist on animal
blood and artificially-produced blood plasmas. This is met with some
skepticism, but an unusual percentage of the population seems to go
along with it without complaint.
2013: As expected, the appearance of Vampires leads to an increase in
violence versus Vampire kind. More and more vampires continue to make
themselves known, including a number of major players in politics and
major industry.
2013: Vampires lobby to force the Government to admit to the hunting
and eradication of the Vampire clans. FBI records are uncovered showing
that almost 90% of the “Unknown” deaths reported each year are
Vampires. AIDS ws a government experiment at a silently-administered
“vaccine” against Vampire infection that backfired.
2014: Vampires lobby and are added to the list of those with “Protected
Status.” Assault to any Vampire-kind is now an established “Hate
Crime.” Thousands more Goths and Vampire Wannabes openly seek the
embrace. “Bite Mark” scarriring becomes popular among the non-embraced.
2015: Thousands of so-called “Vampire Hunters” are arrested and
prosecuted under increasingly stiff “Vampire Hate Laws.” These laws
continue to be passed without almost no resistance. Gallop polls show
Vampire acceptance to be well over 70%. TV Sitcoms begin to air. Top
Rated Shows include “Fasionable Tremere,” “Everybody loves a Malkavian.
Over 2-dozen movies hit the box office over the next few years
starring Vampires as the Heroic lead.
2016: With almost no previous announcement, the first Vampire announces
his candidacy for president. After a short Supreme Court Argument, it
is decided that the text of the Constitution decrees nothing about
human or non-human kind running for president- just age and
nationality. All Vampires born in the United States are considered
therefore nationalized and eligible for Presidency.
2016: The first Vampire is elected as President by one state. Other
parties insist on vote manipulation by some high-level form of
Dominance, demand re-vote. Courts tell opponents to stop whining.
2020: Vampires continue to face less and less resistance over the next
four years. Anti-vampire “hate crimes” continue, though at a
decreasing frequency. Instead of jail, special “Reform Camps” are
established for re-education of Vampire-based crimes. Vampire
president elected for a second term by a landslide victory.
2022: Having established a solid foothold into American life, Vampire
kind becomes less careful about guarding their secrets. The truth about
Vampire kind begins to come out.
2024: Underground militant groups begin to surface to battle the
Vampires. Most are met with a swift destruction.
That picture I posted was a screencap from that Dante movie I reviewed. I know I've seen those little fuckers used somewhere else, though. I still can't remember where...
Scott:
Did you ever find the rest of the WW books you were trying to hunt down?
***
I was digging through my Yahoo account today. Found this I'd sent to myself back in 2004. No idea what the heck it was for... maybe a character backstory or a game I was writing, or something. Unfortunately, it wasn't prophecy, as Chupa(cabra) wasn't discovered till late 2008, and there are no mention of vampires that sparkle.
World Timeline:
2007: Scientists in Brazil discover the first conclusive evidence of
the “Vampire.” A live Chupacabra is captured- a wild, semi-intelligent
dog-like creature that feeds exclusively on the blood of other animals.
Along with this discovery, a previously unknown tribe of warriors who
hunt these creatures.
This discovery reflames the myths of the existence of other vampires.
2008: Environmentalists push for legislation that labels the Chupacabra
as a highly endangered species. This outlaws the hunting and killing of
the Chupacabra for any reason, even by native tribes.
2010: Many tribesman arrested or killed by law enforcement for
poaching. Chupacabra populations continue to rise.
2012: Chupacapbra populations expand to dangerous levels, threatening
local populations. Many reported deaths. Legislation protecting the
Chupacabra repealed, and hunting parties organized.
2012: Environmentalist groups form giant “Save the Chupacabra” sit-in
groups, forming human chains and shields to prevent large-scale hunting
parties from reaching known Chupacabra lairs. Over 1000 PETA members
killed during sit-in during massive Chupacabra attack.
2013: Fueled on by the growing fan-base, and having been hunted
nearly to extinction the first group of true Vampires break the
masquerade and revel themselves to the public, thinking they may be
able to use human sympathy to their advantage.
2013: Vampires explain that their existence in mythology was mostly
true, and offer a public apology for crimes in the past. Explains to
public that modern vampires no longer feed on humans- subsist on animal
blood and artificially-produced blood plasmas. This is met with some
skepticism, but an unusual percentage of the population seems to go
along with it without complaint.
2013: As expected, the appearance of Vampires leads to an increase in
violence versus Vampire kind. More and more vampires continue to make
themselves known, including a number of major players in politics and
major industry.
2013: Vampires lobby to force the Government to admit to the hunting
and eradication of the Vampire clans. FBI records are uncovered showing
that almost 90% of the “Unknown” deaths reported each year are
Vampires. AIDS ws a government experiment at a silently-administered
“vaccine” against Vampire infection that backfired.
2014: Vampires lobby and are added to the list of those with “Protected
Status.” Assault to any Vampire-kind is now an established “Hate
Crime.” Thousands more Goths and Vampire Wannabes openly seek the
embrace. “Bite Mark” scarriring becomes popular among the non-embraced.
2015: Thousands of so-called “Vampire Hunters” are arrested and
prosecuted under increasingly stiff “Vampire Hate Laws.” These laws
continue to be passed without almost no resistance. Gallop polls show
Vampire acceptance to be well over 70%. TV Sitcoms begin to air. Top
Rated Shows include “Fasionable Tremere,” “Everybody loves a Malkavian.
Over 2-dozen movies hit the box office over the next few years
starring Vampires as the Heroic lead.
2016: With almost no previous announcement, the first Vampire announces
his candidacy for president. After a short Supreme Court Argument, it
is decided that the text of the Constitution decrees nothing about
human or non-human kind running for president- just age and
nationality. All Vampires born in the United States are considered
therefore nationalized and eligible for Presidency.
2016: The first Vampire is elected as President by one state. Other
parties insist on vote manipulation by some high-level form of
Dominance, demand re-vote. Courts tell opponents to stop whining.
2020: Vampires continue to face less and less resistance over the next
four years. Anti-vampire “hate crimes” continue, though at a
decreasing frequency. Instead of jail, special “Reform Camps” are
established for re-education of Vampire-based crimes. Vampire
president elected for a second term by a landslide victory.
2022: Having established a solid foothold into American life, Vampire
kind becomes less careful about guarding their secrets. The truth about
Vampire kind begins to come out.
2024: Underground militant groups begin to surface to battle the
Vampires. Most are met with a swift destruction.