Umah first taught Kain about this ability in the prologue before Chapter 1:theSlums, telling him that if he should be victorious in an encounter with the vampiresthat served theSarafan, then he would be able to "absorb their veins and thus gain new abilities";[1] new Dark Gifts.
Kain was able to use this ability on four occasions;
There is some confusion as to what exactly is happening when Kain 'absorbs veins', the given title of the experience seems to suggest that it is a part of Kain's need to consumeBlood, however the 'outline' seems not enter Kain's through mouth, rather going into his chest.
The process of absorbing the veins of vampires also highly resembles the actions seen when Razielconsumed his brothers' souls in Soul Reaver (sometime referred to as 'absorbing souls[8]') ; Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain and Silicon Knights FAQ also implied that Vorador was able to 'read his victims thoughts' whilst drinking their blood;[9] an ability Kain himself later demonstrates. It may be that the 'outline' is the victims consciousness, of some sort.
Jump being absorbed from Faustus
Charm being absorbed from Marcus
Berserk being absorbed from Sebastian
References[]
↑ 1.01.11.2Umah:"You would be lucky to survive one such encounter, until you grow stronger. But should you prevail, then you will be able to absorb their veins, and thus gain new abilities." Crystal Dynamics. Blood Omen 2. (Eidos Interactive). PlayStation 2. (March 19, 2002) Transcript.
↑"Since only Vampires possess Dark Gifts, draining their life force allows Kain to absorb their Dark Gift" Crystal Dynamics. Blood Omen 2 manual. (Eidos Interactive). (2002) Download.
↑"Kain will approach and suck the life-blood from his former legionnaire, thus absorbing Faustus' unique vampire ability: Jump" Prima Games. Prima's Official Strategy Guide to Blood Omen 2(2002). Page 23. ISBN 0-7615-3774-0
↑"After you deliver the final blow, you'll watch as Marcus lands unceremoniously upon the altar. Kain will approach and absorb the vampire's Dark Gift" Prima Games. Prima's Official Strategy Guide to Blood Omen 2(2002).Page 39.ISBN 0-7615-3774-0
↑"When the traitor is dead, you will absorb his Dark Gift and take the Nexus Stone." Prima Games. Prima's Official Strategy Guide to Blood Omen 2(2002).Page 53.ISBN 0-7615-3774-0
↑"Magnus seeks a release from his suffering. Kain grants his wish, absorbing his Dark Gift in the process." Prima Games. Prima's Official Strategy Guide to Blood Omen 2(2002).Page 70.ISBN 0-7615-3774-0
↑"She [The Seer] reveals that he'll need to drink her blood to gain the ability to manipulate objects." Prima Games. Prima's Official Strategy Guide to Blood Omen 2(2002).Page 60.ISBN 0-7615-3774-0
↑Raziel:"As the Reaver absorbed the souls of the Mind and Dimension Guardians, it was imbued with the elemental power of Air with which their principles were aligned." Crystal Dynamics. Legacy of Kain: Defiance. (Eidos Interactive). PlayStation 2. (2003) Transcript.
↑"[Vorador] learned everything there is to know about the world, reading his victims thoughts as he preyed upon their blood"Silicon Knights Blood Omen FAQ
Umah: "You would be lucky to survive one such encounter, until you grow stronger. But should you prevail, then you will be able to absorb their veins, and thus gain new abilities." Crystal Dynamics. Blood Omen 2. (Eidos Interactive). PlayStation 2. (March 19, 2002) Transcript.
