Red Moon

Red Moon (赤き月) is a legendary celestial event; a rare full eclipse phenomenon believed to herald the awakening of a Vampire, occurring once in a thousand years.

Overview
The Red Moon resembles a total lunar eclipse, with a reddish hue that gradually deepens into scarlet akin to blood, much like the Full Moon during a complete eclipse.

History
The Red Moon is a enigmatic event that happens only once every 1000 years, lasting for a continuous three-day period during which the sun remains hidden, shrouding the world in perpetual darkness as if night never ends. During this extraordinary occurrence, the abilities of vampires and their followers experience a dramatic surge, intensifying their cravings and thirst for blood.

According to ancient legend, the Blood Queen Elisabeth, along with her devoted followers, accomplished the destruction of four entire nations over the course of the three Red Moon nights. As the moon deepens in crimson hue, the power of the vampires grows exponentially. At the peak of its crimson intensity, typically around midnight on the third day, vampires reach their maximum potential, making them formidable adversaries for those who dare to challenge them, with their strength varying depending on their lineage and class.

Cycles and processes
The Red Moon, originating from another realm, manifests itself in the world where Minoru Kageno was reborn as Cid Kagenou, but it follows distinct patterns of appearance and lunar eclipse phases. In addition to its once-in-a-millennium appearance, the Red Moon’s eclipse cycles include:

Premonitory Red moons
The Premonitory Red Moons encompass the initial two days when the moon gradually transitions to a reddish hue. Night descends, yet the sun continues to rise as usual. On the first night of the “Premonitory Red Moon,” the moon takes on a faint crimson shade, often obscured by atmospheric distortions but still discernible. During this initial night, vampires experience a growing thirst for blood, particularly the progenitors, yet they retain control over their impulses, signalling their readiness for the impending arrival of the Red Moon.

On the second night of the “Premonitory Red Moon,” the vampires’ craving for human blood intensifies even further. Progenitors like Elisabeth experience an insatiable thirst, multiplying thousands of times beyond their usual bloodlust. In this state, even a few drops of blood can trigger a complete loss of control among progenitor vampires, especially if they have abstained from blood for an extended period. It’s important to note that this loss of control is exclusive to Progenitor Vampires, as regular vampires, Gohul, and Count Vampires remain unaffected by such extreme impulses.

On that very night, marking the start of the “3 consecutive days of the Red Moon,” not only does the vampires’ thirst for blood intensify significantly, particularly among the progenitor vampires, but their vampiric powers also commence a notable ascent. This unique opportunity allows them to both replenish their strength and seize upon hunting opportunities, maintaining a power level nearly equivalent to their normal state until the conclusion of the second night of the premonitory Red Moon.

The 3 days of the Red Moon
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Red Moon Complete
The Complete Red Moon represents the zenith of this phenomenon, with the moon fully saturated in crimson radiance, reaching its maximum luminosity at midnight on the third day of the “3 consecutive Red Moons.” During a brief one-hour window preceding the stroke of midnight, the powers and abilities of the vampires surge to their peak, rendering them exceedingly formidable and challenging to vanquish. Progenitor Vampires, in particular, ascend to a state of uncontrollable power, reaching near invincibility thanks to their exceptional regenerative capabilities, effectively making them nearly immortal.

Red Moon Descent
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Trivia

 * In the world of "The Eminence in Shadow," the enigmatic occurrence known as the Red Moon, or the Bloody Moon, unfolds once every 1000 years. Within this world, the phenomenon extends over three complete days, with the sun remaining hidden from view. In stark contrast, in our earth, this event transpires on a much more frequent basis, transpiring approximately every year and a half and enduring only for a brief span of hours. On average, it reoccurs every four years, appearing in the same location, spanning from one country to several, before vanishing once more.
 * In the light novel and manga, the protagonist Cid Kagenou openly admitted to never having witnessed a Red Moon, not even once. However, this doesn't necessarily imply its absence. It's highly probable that his intense focus on training and his unwavering aspiration to become the Eminence of Shadows caused him to overlook the significant events occurring around him.