Ghouls are fabulous creatures that came to modern world from Slavic mythology. Even the baptism of Rus' did not force our ancestors to abandon the traditions and traditions that had existed for many centuries. Echoes of the pagan worldview are actively exploited by directors and writers. What is known about the living dead?
Modern terminology
Ghouls are vampires who, under cover of night, crawl out of the grave in order to quench their thirst. IN different countries there is a point of view about what exactly they eat. In Europe, it is believed that "bloodsuckers" are only interested in the blood of the victim, which they are able to suck out completely.
In Russia, a different version is more popular. Ghouls not only quench their thirst, they are also able to feast on the flesh of the object. The legend says that if the "bloodsucker" was limited to the blood of the victim, leaving the body unharmed, the deceased person himself will turn into a monster.
Pre-Christian traditions
Our ancestors were convinced that ghouls are spirits that send various disasters to humanity. Pestilence, drought, death - all these troubles entail their appearance. It is enough for a living dead to touch a person for him to die of a mysterious illness in the near future.
How did he appear Slavic ghoul after the spread of Christianity in Rus'? This term began to be used in relation to the dead, who were denied a church funeral, burial on consecrated ground.
The following categories of persons had every chance to turn into a monster: drunkards, witches, sinners and heretics. Also, the one who laid hands on himself had a high probability of becoming a "bloodsucker". Ghouls are the revived dead who settle scores with living people. They persecute those whom they considered their enemies to death, trying to drive them to the grave.
Appearance
Slavic ghouls are supernatural creatures with a unique appearance. According to the legends, they have the ability of werewolves. magical powers allow them to turn into an animal or a person, or even become completely invisible to others. Often the ghoul is described as a dead man with iron teeth. Also noteworthy are the eyes of the "bloodsucker", blazing with hellish fire.
Traditions say that when the graves of ghouls were dug up, they found Interesting Facts. For example, the body of the dead man remained intact, was not subject to decay. The arms and legs of the monsters were covered with bite marks, bones were visible here and there. Clothes torn to tatters were also mentioned.
Research
The meaning of the word "ghoul" is a living dead, which already indicates that this creature is fictional. However, for many centuries there were people who tried to prove their reality. In our country, the study of this riddle did not acquire a large-scale character, but in Europe everything was different.
The most serious study of cases of vampirism was carried out in the 18th century. This task was undertaken by the theologian Calmet and the physician Gerard van Swieten, whose services were used by Empress Maria Theresa. Both researchers were unable to prove the reality of the existence of ghouls. However, their treatises are worth reading, as they express completely opposite opinions.
Ghouls and ghouls: what's the difference
Alexander Pushkin believed that both of these terms mean the same thing. supernatural being. WITH light hand famous poet, this delusion has become widespread. The poem "Vurdalak" gained great popularity. However, some researchers believe that the genius was not mistaken, but simply incorrectly spelled the word "werewolf", which characterizes a werewolf.
Ghouls are also called the walking dead, but there is still some difference between them and ghouls. The study of legends and traditions shows that these monsters completely retain their human appearance, as well as a particle of the soul. They do not have the gift of a werewolf, but they are dangerous because they are difficult to recognize. Most often, the victims of ghouls are people for whom they experienced strong emotions during their lifetime, so they satisfy their longing for them.
Monster hunting
The refuge of a ghoul is a grave in which the deceased found his shelter. Our ancestors started hunting monsters from cemeteries. They inspected the graves, noting those where the earth had been dug up. There were other signs that the dead man was periodically selected from his haven.
There were cases when graves were specially dug up, which looked ordinary. This happened if a person who was notorious had recently passed away. His neighbors assumed that it was he who could turn into a ghoul. When a body was discovered, it was turned face down, then an aspen stake was stuck in the back. It was also customary to break the bones in the legs so that the alleged monster would lose the ability to move. In addition, the heads of the dead were cut off, and then they were put at their feet. In some cases, the bodies of potential ghouls were burned.
A few words about protection
The ghoul is a creature that can be fought. Our ancestors did it with the help of the cross, holy water and other religious symbols. It was believed that "bloodsuckers" could be scared away with indecent words, distracted by wheat or rice.
Traditionally, not only themselves, but also their homes were protected from monsters. For example, pieces of iron, previously kept in the fire and laid out on the windowsill, were considered salvation from the invasion of ghouls. Candle-burnt crosses could also be used. Finally, the ghouls did not appear in the house where the dogs that appeared first in the litter lived.
In Rus', ghouls have long been called the revived dead, going hunting under the cover of darkness. Today, the concept of "ghoul" is practically not used, the meaning of this word has passed to the term "vampire", "ghoul".
The demon of the night plunges its victim into a trance and then feeds on their blood. The person bitten by the vampire will be cursed. After death, he is forced to exist in the guise of nosferatu until someone drives a stake through his heart. He goes hunting every day, forcing mere mortals to experience real horror. The silent and elusive killer is always very effective...
How to protect yourself from nosferatu
Any representatives evil spirits do not tolerate Christian symbols. However, not every vampire will stop the cross. As a talisman, you can use consecrated salt or garlic. But it must be borne in mind that if nosferatu hypnotizes his victim, then a person can remove all the charms with his own hands. In order not to fall under the magnetism of the ghoul, you can not look into his eyes.
A night demon can turn into a bat, but this does not mean that it will be easy for him to get into your home. There is an ancient magical law that even a ghoul cannot break. The monster will enter the house only if one of the family members invites it. Then he gets full power over his victim.
How to recognize a ghoul
No need to think that nosferatu must 
look like a monster with fangs, this image is imposed by the cinema. can have a completely inconspicuous appearance, which makes it even more dangerous. How do you know if your neighbor is a vampire?
Ghouls cannot stand bright sunlight. They may appear on the street during the day, but will try to stay in the shade. The ghoul is not reflected in the mirrors and does not cast a shadow, he is not able to step over the threshold of the house if a knife is driven into the door frame from the inside.
Nosferatu most often have pale skin. The monster cannot afford sunbathing, he spends most of his "life" in the twilight. It is believed that night demon able to eat ordinary food, but he gives a clear preference for raw meat and fresh blood.
How to neutralize a ghoul
During the day, the ghoul usually sleeps in his shelter. If you find his lair, then the ghoul can be neutralized, for this you will need to drive an aspen stake into his heart. In England, people believed that a vampire could be destroyed by cutting off his head and stuffing his mouth with garlic. After that, a cross was always put on the grave of the nosferatu, so that the revived dead could no longer roam the world.
vampire legends
Several centuries ago, many representatives of the aristocracy were susceptible to a disease that causes intolerance to sunlight. From an excess of ultraviolet radiation, their skin was covered with pigment spots that looked like blood. Sick aristocrats could leave their homes only at night. This greatly contributed to the spread of legends about vampires.
One of the most famous ghouls is considered to be Bram Stoker's Count Dracula. Tepes was distinguished by incredible cruelty, but, most likely, he was not a mystical demon. The ruler liked to drink steaming mulled wine in the cold, and his subjects thought it was fresh blood.
Description
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This mod is under development. It currently adds a Vampire Lair to Solitude, Markarth, Riften, Whiterun, and Windhelm for the player to use as a hideout. In Solitude, the hideout is located between Highspire Manor and Breulin's house. In Markarth, it is in the corner on the right, at the entrance to the city. In Riften it is located in the southeast corner of the city, next to the boarded up gate, in Whiterun it is located in the cemetery, to the right of the Hall of the Dead. The author wanted the Whiterun lair to be located under one of the tombstones, but did not find a way to allow the player to click on the tombstone in order to enter the lair. Therefore, there is an autoload in the middle of 4 tombstones. Just go to the middle of 4 tombstones and enter the lair. The lair in Windhelm is located near the large city gates, in the southern part of the city.
Lairs are not permanent dwellings and are not intended to be complete homes. They do not belong to you or anyone else, but still you have the ability to safely store things anywhere in the shelters. You will not be able to move your spouse there unless used this mod .
Peculiarities
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Captives for feeding (immortal).
A friendly vampire in one lair (find out for yourself!).
Map marker for fast travel.
Soul pentagram.
Alchemy laboratory.
Mannequins.
Racks for weapons and shields.
Bed.
Apothecary's bags on alchemy tables.
Black Soul Gem.
Blood bottles (they won't satisfy your thirst, only restore health)
Vampire environment.
Upgrade plans
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Unfortunately, the author abandoned modding. So this is the latest version. BUT, if you are interested, you can contact the author, he is not against the continuation of the development of this modification.
Known Issues
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Mannequins may appear in the wrong place in the room, come to life or freeze in the wrong position. This is a known issue with all mannequins. If you're having issues with the dummies, simply logging out of the lair and then back in should fix the issue.
This mod is not compatible with "Open Cities". Compatibility work may be done in the future.
Installation
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Place the files in the Skyrim\Data folder
Thanks
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Many thanks to the author for the development of the modification!
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Bethesda- for creating Skyrim And CK
LoniMartin- behind the Lair in Riften
gyogyurormoma- for the idea of a secret entrance to Markarth's Lair
From the localizer
I will not argue, many users are already so fed up with plugins for locations and new houses, and other modders continue to darn them in immense quantities with a wild squeal of “Nurgaliev allowed!”. Not wanting to bear the wrath of the site's audience, I promise to tie up with the translation of locations. But this plugin seemed to me worthy of an exception.
What kind of thing is this? A small cave right below Whiterun, overlooking the Dragon's Reach? Didn't you remember anything? (Vampire Cave right below Skingrad Castle). The entrance is more like a ruined fort or an old gate. There is a farm nearby, in case of famine. You will go in and out to fill with blood in an instant.
Inside, look at the screenshots. Well, in a nutshell, everything is vampire. Chamber with a victim of torture. Soul pentagram. Darkness.
Simple. Cosy. Close to civilization. No quarters with a tennis court and blackjack.
Requirements: Skyrim
Installation: standard
Removal: delete mod files from "Skyrim" folder
Author Mosomasa
Willo-o-Wisp localizer
Russian language
Mod size 40.7Kb
Original nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/68999
Distribution Under no circumstances
Date added/updated 08/24/2015 at 00:33
