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Minor Discworld characters - The Magpyr family

Minor Discworld characters - The Magpyr family: Encyclopedia II - Minor Discworld characters - The Magpyr family

A family of vampires who attempted to invade Lancre in Carpe Jugulum. They all parody vampirism in different ways: The Old Count, Count Magpyr's uncle. Very much a stereotyped cinematic vampire, it is no coincidence that his first name is Bela. He kept his castle full of drapes that could be cast aside and ironwork that could be shaped into religious symbols. Because it was so easy to kill him temporarily, no-one ever went to the effort of doing it permanently. Count and Countess Magpyr see themselves ...

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Minor Discworld characters: Encyclopedia II - Minor Discworld characters - The Magpyr family

Minor Discworld characters - The Magpyr family

A family of vampires who attempted to invade Lancre in Carpe Jugulum. They all parody vampirism in different ways:

The Old Count, Count Magpyr's uncle. Very much a stereotyped cinematic vampire, it is no coincidence that his first name is Bela. He kept his castle full of drapes that could be cast aside and ironwork that could be shaped into religious symbols. Because it was so easy to kill him temporarily, no-one ever went to the effort of doing it permanently.

Count and Countess Magpyr see themselves as modern "vampyres" unshackled by superstition. They are partially unaffected by the traditional vampire weaknesses (due to extensive psychological training), and keen to avoid stereotyping. They see taking blood from villagers as "The Arrangement"; just an unusual form of taxation.

Vlad Magpyr also sees himself as a modern vampyre, but has become another stereotype; the romantic Anne Rice-type vampire. He has a ponytail and wears fancy waistcoats.

Lacrimosa Magpyr embodies a reversal of "lifestyle vampires"; an actual vampire who wears bright clothes and stays up until noon. Some of her friends call themselves names like "Pam", file their teeth blunt and even drink... wine.

It is implied that older members of the family were closer to vampires in the original legends. As befits a family of their status and condition, they are served by an Igor (who frequently feels put upon by the less traditional Magpyrs).

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