You know, I don't mind the idea of Martin having some pretty deep mind powers, but actual magic controlling life and death? Nah that's godlike. He's a day-old vamp. It's amazing he has as much power as he does. Dracula is very cool, but... I vote no on weird godly magic and stuff. It seems like an easy way out AND its too much free-license to do whatever you want. we need rules, we need physics, although it's ok to be creative. Just be smart. Think of a way to live without hoopy-doopy magic. That's my vote. Now, i can work with what you just posted, as it could be some freaky death-dream Mithias has as he's blown away to bits, but I think i can recover myself within the bounds of this game. See what Shikaru says.