| 5 Levels of a Poltergeist |
| 5 Levels of a poltergeist Level one the sense attack Level one is referred to as the sense attack because in the early stages the plot revolves mainly around the basic human senses. Individuals experiencing this stage of a plot might hear strange noises in the middle of the night or walk into a room and feel an unexplained cold spot move over their body. They might smell strange odors that seem to have no source or see shadows move and lights flicker. Pet activity should be monitored. Animals tend to have a “sixth sense” when it comes to the supernatural! Characteristics; Cold or hot spots – strange noises (knocking sounds, etc) Odd smells or offensive odors Unusual animal activity (dogs and cats running around more often seeming more energetic or not staying in there usual domain. Feelings of being watched. Level 2 COMMUNICATION @ This level of the poltergeist, noises, smells, and odors become more direct. The plot is still in the early energy stages, but the intensity is turned up a few notches. The encounters in the first stage will change. Instead of hearing indefinable noises the noises will turn to whispers or giggles. Instead of cold or Hot spots cold air will rush through the rooms like a wind. Small marks or symbols can be discovered on walls, floors, or ceilings. Objects and furniture will begin to move, seemingly under their own power. Unseen hands throw small objects. This is how the poltergeist communicates its presence to the living. Characteristics; Whispers, laughs, giggles, Moans or shrieking- Moving shadows-Breezes in closed areas-visible clouds (base apparition) Stronger than normal static electricity- Marks on the floors or walls – objects are moved as well as thrown. Level 3 ELECTRICAL CONTROL @ This stage the poltergeist began to make its presence felt. The differences in the first two levels are that the events can be explained away as the mind playing tricks or natural causes. @ This stage, it is hard not to notice that something very real is happening. This is also the level of the classic haunting. People living in the house that reach this level begins to panic and become very afraid! They eventually come to the conclusion something paranormal is occurring. Fear takes over as the main emotion this seems to fuel the dastardly Poltergeist to move to the next level. Characteristics: lights and other electrical appliances turning on /off – unseen hands grabbing and /or touching people- - writings on walls or pattern markings – windows and doors open close as well as lock and unlock DVP Full apparitions as well as dark figures, strange phone calls-falling objects- moving furniture. Level 4: The Trickster Stage This is the stage where an advanced poltergeist begins to gain momentum, much like a snowball rolling downhill. The poltergeist develops at a more rapid rate, always moving closer to the danger level and continuing to pick up a clearer sense of consciousness. At this stage, objects disappear or are hurled across the room. Furniture violently shakes. Trash cans and household objects spontaneously burst into flames. Unseen forces violently push people. Scary voices shout out obscenities and order the living to leave. Sometimes, it may seem as if a playful ghost is doing the actions at this stage. However, if it is a poltergeist, it may be gathering knowledge of what the people around it consider frightening. At the next level, it will use the information gained in a malicious and violent manner to create an atmosphere of absolute terror, which it then will use to feed from and build its own energy. Characteristics: Flying/moving objects – Objects disappearing/reappearing – Violently shaking furniture – Spontaneous fires – Apparitions appearing as frightening entities – Unseen forces pushing or shaking people – Visions or illusions – Voices speaking in ordering tones/foul language – People feeling dizzy or nauseated – Windows, mirrors, or other household objects shatter for no reason- Levitation – Physical attacks. Level 5: The Danger Level At this level the poltergeist is at its highest energy point and should be considered dangerous. Serious violent and life-threatening actions usually occur at this stage. This level can be horrifying to all of the living members involved. The time frame here, and with all the stages listed, will vary depending on the poltergeist. It could end in days, months, or even years. At the end of this stage, the poltergeist will go dormant for an unknown period of time and then begin this cycle over again starting back a the first level. This stage will involve violent physical attacks involving brutal injuries. Biting, scratching, punching, and sexual assaults may occur. Dangerous households objects such as sharp kitchen knives fly across rooms aimed to spear individuals. Blazing fires start up in rooms when everyone is asleep. The poltergeist energy does everything it can to lash out against the individual in its environment. Characteristics: Dangerous activity – Biting, slapping, punching, or hair pulling – Animated objects (Jewelry, dolls, furniture) Human possession – Use of household electrical systems to cause harm – Fires – Blood on walls, floors, ceiling – Vicious attacks by unseen forces – Being held down – Sexual assaults – Flying knives or other sharp objects – Heavy objects falling over with the intent to kill – Threatening writings and marks – Threatening voices. For decades now, we have required poltergeist activity to meet a specific set of standards. The activity would be temporary, centered around an agent, and focus on disturbance of physical objects. This way of viewing poltergeist activity has served its purpose well. However, as time has gone on, and researches have been able to study even more phenomena, it seems the definition should be broadened a bit. Maybe this traditional scenario is only one part of a larger category. For our purposes, we shall now redefine the term. Whenever the repeated manifestation of ghostly activity is primarily dependant upon the presence of a specific individual or individuals it is POLTRIGEIST ACTIVITY! |