opt-in (enthralling)
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Hypnotism
Vampires of Drusilla's ilk have an enthralling voice and can hypnotise their prey. Older vampires in particular are shown to sometimes compel people to obey them, an ability that is particularly potent when eye contact is maintained.
Hypnotism (AKA enthralling) targets the victim's actions and perceptions, not their thoughts. Strong-willed victims can be aware that they are under someone's control and acting contrary to their own desires.
Canonically, Drusilla's own skill with hypnotism is shown in the episode where she kills Kendra Young, the Slayer after Buffy. When trying to extract information about Acathla from the Watcher, Rupert Giles, Drusilla alters his auditory and visual perception to make him believe he is speaking to his ally Jenny Calendar instead of the vampire.
Naturally, in roleplay, such a powerful ability will be opt-in and any attempts the character makes will be clearly spelled out in narration.
Hypnotism (AKA enthralling) targets the victim's actions and perceptions, not their thoughts. Strong-willed victims can be aware that they are under someone's control and acting contrary to their own desires.
Canonically, Drusilla's own skill with hypnotism is shown in the episode where she kills Kendra Young, the Slayer after Buffy. When trying to extract information about Acathla from the Watcher, Rupert Giles, Drusilla alters his auditory and visual perception to make him believe he is speaking to his ally Jenny Calendar instead of the vampire.
Naturally, in roleplay, such a powerful ability will be opt-in and any attempts the character makes will be clearly spelled out in narration.
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