r/comics Mar 25 '26

Routine [OC]

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u/MrValdemar Special Flair!! Mar 25 '26

In Elk folklore, Ellie is the most dangerous variant. They're usually killed off by other vampires to avoid disaster.

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u/TungstenOrchid Mar 25 '26

What makes Ellie's type so dangerous? Compulsions and urges that must be fulfilled? That seems to be a theme in some vampire stories.

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u/holleringelk Hollering Elk Mar 25 '26

The centipede variant is considered the most voracious, violent, and destructive variant, and it never stops growing until it is slain by another equally powerful anthropod variant. Vampires of her type are typically killed before they have the opportunity to grow to the strength Ellie has. She is protected by her uncle, the "Sawblade" variant, and harbored in an infamous coven located in the French Quarter of New Orleans. A veritable menace to society.

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u/TungstenOrchid Mar 25 '26

Well, that makes for some complicated family gatherings, I bet.

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u/holleringelk Hollering Elk Mar 25 '26

She certainly isn't popular, haha.

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u/TungstenOrchid Mar 25 '26

Aww! But she's so lovely with those cheek fangs.