Solids for Gentry

[Gentry]

Quick quiz for the superstition-scholars/rule-lawyers in the crowd:

You've been asked (at weaponpoint, so by asked, we'll use the word in its strongest possible connotation) to prove you're NOT a vampire. What do you do?

Your answer need not be consistent with other answers, or with the rules of any specific game system.

Go!

[Bill Whitmore]

A simple psych-evaluation that reveals that I am not an angsty, emo git should go a long way to proving I am not a Vampire.

If that doesn't convince them, I can go in the sun sans sun glasses and neither die a horrible death nor sparkle like a faerie.

If that still doesn't work, I'll have to show them my Star Alliance to fight Twilight Saga membership card.

[paddyfool]

Suggest any of a variety of tests of my "vampiredom":
- demonstrating that I can immerse my hand in holy water and not suffer any injury
- demonstrating that I can drink holy water
- demonstrating that I can wander without difficulty into a sanctified building
- demonstrating that I can walk into a domicile into which I have not formally been invited
- demonstrating that I can eat garlic (I'd even eat it raw, although I doubt that would endear me to anyone)
- demonstrating that I have a reflection in a mirror

Vampires are so full of weaknesses and limitations...

[SilvercatMoonpaw]

Demonstrate that when a pile of small objects is placed in front of me I am not compelled to count every one.

Best part of that test it works on a variety of Asian undead-types.

[Dreamstreamer]

As the OP never specifies whether the interrogatee isn't a vampire, perhaps some vampiric mind control is in order? Anything from "I'm not the vampire you're looking for." to "Look out! Your sword is a vampire!" and all kinds of other mental illusions. Another response might be something similar to Dracula's response to Dr. Frankenstein at the beginning of Van Helsing, the interrogatee throwing himself on the interrogator's sword and then drinking the interrogator's blood.

If the interrogatee is trying to escape from a potential inquisition or witch (or, in this case, vampire) hunt, something as trivial as sleeping on a bed that doesn't contain one's homeland soil or passing over a river might be sufficient.

Demonstrate that when a pile of small objects is placed in front of me I am not compelled to count every one.

Best part of that test it works on a variety of Asian undead-types.

I love that one!

[Mister Andersen]

Prove I'm not a vampire by demonstrating I am actually something far far worse.

[Coyote0273]

Say "Let's watch the sunrise together, standing right here."

[Sletchman]

Sunlight seems to be the big one - all other weaknesses have a variant that isn't weak against it, but I've yet to see a sunlight immune vampire.  That in mind - go for a sunlit stroll with my accuser.

[Khaalis]

Sunlight seems to be the big one - all other weaknesses have a variant that isn't weak against it, but I've yet to see a sunlight immune vampire.  That in mind - go for a sunlit stroll with my accuser.

I take it you've never seen the BBC's "Being Human" series?

Only some of their vampires are (only) irritated by sunlight.
"The ancestors of modern-day Vampires were strictly nocturnal, only emerging under the cover of darkness. This is why some of today's Vampires are greatly irritated when exposed to excess sunlight.
Vampires can survive in sunlight, although they tend to stay covered up. John Mitchell often seen in daylight wearing heavy coats and sunglasses, even when it is not necessary to wear such items. "

Their other weaknesses:
"* A Vampire's image cannot be captured by any sort of film, camera or mirror.
* Vampires are repelled by religious symbols or writings, almost to the point of pain. These symbols can be of any religion. However, the symbol's effectiveness is at least partially controlled by the owner's feelings. If the owner is feels affection for a Vampire, the symbol will not affect them. If there are more Vampires than religious items, the symbol's power is also weakened. Vampires are also unable to walk on consecrated ground, such as a church or any other place of worship.
* Vampires cannot enter a private building unless they have been invited. However, it seems that once a Vampire has reached a certain age (such as 1,000 years old), they can enter a building without having to be invited.
* Although garlic does not pain a Vampire, the Vampire displays some degree of disgust for garlic.
* A Vampire can only be killed permanently by a wooden stake piercing through the heart. When this happens, Vampires experience a Human-like death which can include blood loss and organ failure before turning to ash, leaving just their clothes behind. The only other way that a Vampire can be killed is if they suffer extreme injuries, such as those caused by a Werewolf attack, broken neck, or explosion. However, Vampires can be resurrected from any death other than the former; this can be achieved if the blood of other Vampires are allowed to drip onto the remains of the dead Vampire.
* The Blood of a Werewolf is toxic to a Vampire and can kill quickly if it is drunk by one. "

[Mister Andersen]

Sunlight seems to be the big one - all other weaknesses have a variant that isn't weak against it, but I've yet to see a sunlight immune vampire.  That in mind - go for a sunlit stroll with my accuser.

The vulnerability to sunlight was added to the Dracula knock-off Nosferatu. Dracula himself was oerfectly fine in the sunlight, it just robbed him of his supernatural powers.

[Desertpuma]

Stakes are dependent upon the individual legend. In some cases they kill, in other cases they merely pin them to the ground or paralyze them so they can be killed.

Let's not forget they can turn into mist with ease too.

[Krensky]

"You're not dead yet."

[Dreamstreamer]

"You're not dead yet."

Music starts... "I am not dead yet! I can dance and I can sing!"

[Bill Whitmore]

Sunlight seems to be the big one - all other weaknesses have a variant that isn't weak against it, but I've yet to see a sunlight immune vampire.  That in mind - go for a sunlit stroll with my accuser.

I was just remembering that the vampires in Blade II were able to go out in the sun so long as they were wearing sunblock.

Instead of just a sunlit stroll, make it a sunlit bath or something.

Stakes are dependent upon the individual legend. In some cases they kill, in other cases they merely pin them to the ground or paralyze them so they can be killed.

Let's not forget they can turn into mist with ease too.

Since the point is to prove that you aren't a vampire, I am not sure a stake through the heart is the best way to go about proving your aren't one.

Along the same veins, I don't think "Well, I can't turn into mist" is going to be an effective argument, either.