Ancient Vampire Found Dormant in Volcanic Ruins… Transferred to Containment Facility by Authorities

A marble sarcophagus housing a vampire has been discovered 15 meters underground at an excavation site of ancient volcanic ruins. Investigations reveal that the thick sedimentary layer, formed during the volcanic eruption, effectively shielded the sarcophagus from the external environment, preserving the entity's vital functions.

Volcanic Ash Acting as a Natural UV Shield
According to the joint excavation team, the sarcophagus was completely buried in pyroclastic debris upon discovery. Researchers analyzed that the meters-thick layer of high-density volcanic ash covering the surface physically blocked sunlight penetration and oxygen influx.

The excavation director explained, “Unlike typical burial environments, the barrier created by the hardened ash maintained the interior of the sarcophagus in a near-vacuum state,” adding, “This prevented any weathering or decomposition of the body, despite the passage of thousands of years.”

Faint Vital Signs Detected in Petrified Body
Vampire medical personnel deployed to the scene measured vital signs using precision instruments and detected a faint heartbeat—less than one beat per minute—within the seemingly petrified body.

Medical experts determined this to be a state of ‘dormancy,’ in which a vampire forcibly halts metabolism under extreme conditions or starvation. This marks the first biological verification of the ancient vampire ability for long-term dormancy, previously known only through lore.

Authorities Transfer to Containment Facility and Secure Area
Currently, vampire security authorities have completely restricted public access to the area and transported the discovered entity to a special containment facility with the highest security clearance.

An official stated, “If a vampire whose blood supply has been cut off for millennia were to suddenly regain consciousness, there is a risk of them falling into an uncontrollable frenzy due to extreme hunger,” adding, “We plan to proceed with resuscitation procedures through the gradual administration of synthetic blood within a secured isolation chamber.”