Bran Blackbyrd
Explorer
After being around for a few millennia collecting property gets old. Truly ancient vampires are jaded. If a vamp that old still wants to go on, he's probably set up with a very spartan, very impenetrable lair. Something like a needle sized tunnel that is bored a few hundred yards into the side of a mountain. The tunnel would lead to a "room" just large enough for the vampire to fit in when prone. The tunnel would slope ever so slightly down from room to entrance so that dangerous liquids can't be poured into his sleeping area, and there'd be an antechamber above the tunnel halfway up where dangerous gasses can collect before they reach said room.
It would be more difficult, but said tunnel could also be made with so many 90 degree turns in it that nothing could be pumped in unless it was pressurized and there was an escape route for the air in the tunnel.
Slightly younger vampires might have huge castles/mansions filled with artwork, literature and beautiful architecture. The vampire would probably be surrounded by servants (coerced or simply loyal) like dancers, acrobats, musicians, poets... Just to keep them from becoming bored with existence. Like other older vampires, they probably have an impressively secure sleeping area, possibly off the premises of their "home".
New vampires are probably feeling invulnerable and think they'll never die (you know, like teens) and are putting their energy into collecting wealth and having a good time. After a few near-death experiences at the hands of adventurers the vamp will either die, or wise up.
It would be more difficult, but said tunnel could also be made with so many 90 degree turns in it that nothing could be pumped in unless it was pressurized and there was an escape route for the air in the tunnel.
Slightly younger vampires might have huge castles/mansions filled with artwork, literature and beautiful architecture. The vampire would probably be surrounded by servants (coerced or simply loyal) like dancers, acrobats, musicians, poets... Just to keep them from becoming bored with existence. Like other older vampires, they probably have an impressively secure sleeping area, possibly off the premises of their "home".
New vampires are probably feeling invulnerable and think they'll never die (you know, like teens) and are putting their energy into collecting wealth and having a good time. After a few near-death experiences at the hands of adventurers the vamp will either die, or wise up.
