As users grow older, their mind compulsion skills evolve and mature. It is, however, possible to plant a new compulsion for so long as it does not conflict with the previous one.When someone is compelled, a new compulsion cannot override a previous compulsion.In After School Special, Atticus Shane could not be compelled saying that it was "something he picked up in Tibet".In Disturbing Behavior, Bill Forbes could not be compelled as he stated to Damon "it's a sort of human focus he's been honing for decades".Some humans can train themselves to be immune to compulsion.Vampires who ingest vervain can still compel others without the vervain nullifying the effects.In spite of that, Silas was able to entrance Caroline with an advanced form of the ability.To prevent compulsion, Elena wore a pendant which contained vervain, and Jeremy was also given a bracelet with the herb in it.Compulsion doesn't work if the victim is on vervain.Hybrids can be compelled by Original vampires due to their vampire side.However, Silas had the ability to compel witches as demonstrated when he did so to Qetsiyah and Bonnie. Witches, Supernatural Hunters, and Werewolves cannot be compelled by Original or non-Original vampires.Due to her status as a tribrid, Hope Mikaelson is able to compel other vampires this is an exception seen only in Hope despite her status as a non-Original vampire.However, they are, by no means immune to it, unless they have vervain in their system. Non-Original vampires seem to be aware that they are being compelled while under the effect while humans aren't.
However, this method of compulsion has not been used since. While most vampires use compulsion with verbal commands, this is not heeded as a necessity, as in one such instance Damon was able to compel Caroline with eye contact alone. Needless to say, this ability plays a vital role in keeping the existence of vampires (and by extension, other supernatural races) hidden. being forced to forget a very recent and otherwise unforgettable experience, cause them to develop new skills, and even create new personalities). Thus far each species have been shown to have the ability to erase the victim's memories or even alter them to the point where something is completely different about them.Ĭompelled beings usually follow the instructions given to them by the vampire who compelled them to the best of their ability, sometimes even those that would otherwise be beyond their "normal" capacity (i.e. Witches and sirens can also use this power though spells and physical touch, respectively, to facilitate a similar action. Mind Compulsion is an ability of immortals, Original vampires, vampires and hybrids to control the mind of another simply through eye contact. Users of Psychic Shield (highly resistant) and Psychic Immunity (impervious).- Damon about mind compulsion to Stefan in The Night of the Comet Users of Indomitable Will are highly resistant. Users of Higher Consciousness and Mass Consciousness may be uncontrollable. May wear off over time if not reinforced.Ĭannot erase implanted information, but can suppress or nullify them by implanting other information. May not be able to make a person do something against their nature. May be weakened/ineffective against a target which doesn't have a mind or has low intelligence. May be limited to certain number of targets at a time. May be limited to a certain range to work, including touch only. If the victims were placed into a semi-conscious state, they may not have any recollection of the previous actions that they performed while under its effect. User can control the minds of others with targets being completely subject to their mental control.
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