Relic
Hunter #121 "Possessed" With Jon as Eric (Thanks, Karen K., for the
text and snaps)
Synopsis:
At the request of Sydney's old friend, author Eric Dalt, she and
Nigel rush off to Brussels to search for Zeus' sacred sundial. Eric is
convinced that his girlfriend is a lamae, a female vampire descended from
Lamia, one of Zeus' lovers. According to ancient Greek mythology, Hera
cast a spell on Lamia, turning her into a serpent to keep her away from
Zeus. Ever since, her descendants have mesmerized their men, ultimately
killing them with the power of their love. The spell can only be broken
by the great god's sundial. In Brussels, Sydney and Nigel fear they've
discovered modern day lamae, one of whom has set her sights on Nigel. With
her trusty assistant in a potent love trance and Eric dying in a hospital,
Sydney must take on the female coven - alone. Writer: Rob Gilmer Director:
Jean-Pierre Prevost Airing Week of: 5/08/00 The story opens in Libya in
the 1300's. A handsome young night discovers an ancient tomb that contains
the sundial of Zeus. While he is trying to steal it, his lover appears
and confronts him. She declares he will be her husband for eternity..and
then kisses him...on the neck, draining his blood. He falls to the floor
dead. Pictures and Synopsis by Karen Present day. Sydney receives a plea
for help from an old friend..author Eric Dalt. He's convinced that his
girlfriend Suzanne is a member of a female vampire cult called
the Lamae and that she is trying to kill him. Eric has never been sick
a day in his life. He's been in the hospital for over a month now. None
of the doctors know what's wrong with him. Sydney and Nigel go to the hospital
in Brussells, only to find that Eric has disappeared
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They
are confronted by Eric's girlfriend Suzanne. She's worried sick about him
and doesn't have a clue where to look. Sydney and Nigel go to a local bar...an
old watering hole where Eric and Sydney used to hang out.
 
There
they find Eric sitting at a bar nursing a drink, still in his hospital
clothes. He's thrilled to see Sydney again. After insulting Nigel (several
times) he explains how he's been obsessed with Suzanne from the moment
he met her. She has some kind of hypnotic hold over him. And his writing
was the best he had ever done. His creative juices were overflowing. And
then he got sick. Like his life force was being drained . He followed Suzanne
once and saw her involved in some kind of druidlike ceremony with other
new-age type women. That's where he saw the sundial. It was being used
in some type of initiation.Sydney promises to find the sundial for him
"after* she gets him back to the hospital. Once there, they are confronted
by a jealous Suzanne who threatens Sydney to stay away from Eric. |
Sydney
and Nigel go to the historical house that serves as the headquarters for
the Lamae. They witness another initiation by the women, but are seen.
As they run away, Nigel makes eye contact with one of the women and is
irresistably drawn back to them. They take him captive. One of the women
has marked him for her lover. Sydney escapes, but goes back that night
to save Nigel and get the sundial. Eric has since slipped into a coma.
Once inside, Sydney is captured and tied up against a large stone pentagram.
The queen Lamae wants her to be one of them. She explains why they must
kill their men...to become immortal. Unbeknownst to her, Suzanne is hidden
around a corner, listening to every word. She had no idea she was responsible
for Eric being sick. The Queen Lamae explains that the first kill is always
done in innocence. After that, the
killing is easier...even enjoyable. Suzanne helps Sydney to escape, a fight
ensues and Sydney ultimately impales the queen Lamae with a sword...killing
her. Sydney and Suzanne then find Nigel and rescue him...after knocking
him out cold with a sucker punch. Back at the hospital, Sydney holds the
sundial up to the window, but it has no effect on Eric. He barely has a
pulse and is rapidly slipping away. Sydney urges Suzanne to use her power
to will Eric back to life. To use the love she feels for him. Closing her
eyes, Suzanne concentrates on her love for Eric. Slowly he opens his eyes.
The first thing he sees is Sydney and the sundial. He is convinced that
she saved his life. Sydney tells him that the sundial didn't work. It was
the love Suzuanne had for him. He turns back to Suzanne who kisses him.
The
End. |