imply put, I think without Nosferatu, modern horror movies
would have been far different. While F.W. Murnau sought to create his
own version of Dracula after being refused the rights to the novel, it
was clear that he had something unique...something that hit a cord
within both the movie audiences of the period or any period for that
matter.
While Dracula was cultured, Orlok was diseased. While Dracula was handsome, Orlok was hideous. While the novel Dracula was as much a part of the invasion genre of British Literature, Nosferatu
was part of the post World War expressionist movement, representing a
type of horror associated with the survivors of the great war.
I
have always been fascinated with Count Orlok, not just for his
distinctive style but also the absolute way that Murnau sought to frame
the character. I always felt that while Orlok and Dracula have similar
plans, similarities end with the story points: While both are monsters,
Orlok is more overt about it, and in many ways, is more terrifying.
So, for the final write-up of this year's Halloween, Count Orlok
Count Orlok
Count Orlok
F: Ex (20)
A: Rm (30)
S: Rm (30)
E: Am (50)
R: Gd (10)
I: In (40
P: In (40)
Health: 130
Karma: 90
Popularity: - 10 (As the spreader of the plague)
Resources: Rm (30)
Talents:
Business/Finance
Mystic Origin*
Multi-Lingual
Acting
Disguise
Powers:
Nosferatu:
Orlok is a Nosferatu (Bird of Death), but is only vaguely similar to
the types of vampires that are reflected by Dracula. Orlok's
limitations are more severe, and cannot easily make others of his kind.
Those who die by Orlok's hands do not rise as vampires, nor is Orlok
able to remain active during the hours of daylight. Orlok however does
not have the traditional limitations of vampires at the same time.
Orlok's abilities and limitations include:
- Increased FASERIP: Orlok's physical presence is greatly increased, and is capable of superhuman acts as shown in the Book of the Vampyre read by Hutter and his fiance.
- Shadow-casting: It is suggested that Orlok can shadow-cast with Ex (20) ability, as shown in different scenes within the original silent movie and the remake in the 1970s.
- Terrifying presence: When Orlok is not disguised, he generated Pr (4) fear generation as seen to cause me to freeze with fright
- Vampyre: Similar to Bio-vampirism, Orlok is not specifically stated to require lifeblood to live, but does kill a number of people for it. Unlike the traditional vampire, Orlok does not suffer from not feeding, as his life-force is tied more to his native soil than blood. In addition, Orlok cannot create others of his kind as a vampire does. The exact means that Orlok would create other vampyres is unknown. As a vampyre, Orlok is virtually immune to damage, and can only be killed either by sunlight or through decapitation. The advised means to kill Orlok is to stall him with the blood of a pure girl as the sun rises.
- Natural Weaponry Claws: Orlok has wickedly sharp claws capable of doing Ex (20) damage, halving effective body armor. If a yellow or red result is achieved, the victim must also make an Endurance FEAT versus disease.
- Plague Carrier: Orlok carries a variation of the Black Plague, and spreads it through bites. Orlok is often suggested to be the origin of outbreaks of the plague across Germany. Orlok does this with Rm (30) ability.
- Rat/Insect Control: Orlok controls rats and insects with Rm (30) ability
- Heightened Senses: Orlok possesses heightened senses with Ex (20) ability.
Contacts:
None
Limitations:
- Bloodlust: Orlok is bloodthirsty, and while not necessarily needing it for survival, will go out of his way to feed. Orlok suffers -2cs to actions to prevent him from feeding.
- Vampyre: While not a traditional vampire, Orlok is a Vampyre (There is a marked difference). Orlok is completely vulnerable to sunlight, which will kill him within seconds. Secondly, Orlok must have soil of his home to rest and regenerate his powers. Without such, Orlok dies.
- Repugnant: Orlok is hideous, suffering a -1cs reaction bonus
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