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|universe = tvd
 
|image = Slater1.jpg
 
|image = Slater1.jpg
 
|name = Slater
 
|name = Slater
|birthdate = * 20th Century <small>(Age Unknown/50+)</small>
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|birthdate = * [[Timeline|20th Century]] <small>(Age Unknown/50+)</small>
 
|turned = * 1974
 
|turned = * 1974
 
|status = * [[The Vampire Diaries Universe Deceased|Deceased]]
 
|job = * College Student
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* Coffeeshop Owner
 
|title = * Slate <small>(by Rose)</small>
 
|species = * [[Human]] <small>(Originally)</small>
 
|species = * [[Human]] <small>(Originally)</small>
 
* [[Vampire]]
 
* [[Vampire]]
 
* [[Ghost]] <small>(Formerly)</small>
 
* [[Ghost]] <small>(Formerly)</small>
 
|gender = * [[:Category:Male Characters|Male]]
|status = * [[The Vampire Diaries Universe Deceased|Deceased]]
 
 
|family=
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|significant sires=
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|significant kills=
 
|cause of death = * Unknown <small>(as a human)</small>
 
|cause of death = * Unknown <small>(as a human)</small>
 
* Staked <small>(as a vampire)</small>
 
* Staked <small>(as a vampire)</small>
|killed by = * Unknown <small>(as a human)</small>
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|killed by = * Himself/[[Elijah Mikaelson]] <small>(under his compulsion, as a vampire)</small>
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|height=
* Himself/[[Elijah]] <small>(under his compulsion, as a vampire)</small>
 
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|hair color = * Brown
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|eye color = * Blue
 
|actor = * [[Trevor Peterson]]
 
|actor = * [[Trevor Peterson]]
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|episode count = * [[#Appearances|2]]
 
|first = * ''[[Katerina]]''
 
|first = * ''[[Katerina]]''
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|last = * ''[[The Sacrifice]]'' <small>(Body Only)</small>}}
|job = * College Student
 
 
{{Character Quote|Exactly, I mean, what is the point? What should I be doing with my eternity? If you have an answer, please enlighten me.|'''Slater''' to '''[[Damon Salvatore|Damon]]''' in ''[[Katerina]]''}}
|last = * ''[[The Sacrifice]]'' <small>(Body Only)</small>
 
 
'''Slater''' was a [[vampire]] who first appeared in the [[Katerina|ninth episode]] of the [[Season Two|second season]] of ''[[The Vampire Diaries]]''. He was a friend of [[Rose-Marie|Rose]] and [[Trevor]], as well as [[Alice]]'s former boyfriend. Slater contacted someone, on {{w|craigslist}}, who contacted a few other people who knew [[Elijah Mikaelson|Elijah]].
|gender = * [[:Category:Male Characters|Male]]
 
|family =
 
|episode count = * [[Slater#Appearances|2]]|hair color = * Brown|eye color = * Blue|hidef = yes}}
 
{{Character Quote|Exactly, I mean, what is the point? What should I be doing with my eternity? If you have an answer, please enlighten me.|Slater to [[Damon Salvatore]]|<ref>''[[Katerina]]''</ref>}}
 
 
'''Slater''' was a vampire who was a friend of [[Rose-Marie|Rose]] and also [[Alice]]'s boyfriend. Slater contacted someone on [[wikipedia:craigslist|craigslist]] who contacted a few other people who knew [[Elijah Mikaelson|Elijah]].
 
   
==History==
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==Early History==
===Early life===
 
 
Not much is known about Slater's life before he met [[Damon Salvatore|Damon]], but it is known that he was turned in 1974. Afterwards, he went on to studying for the next few decades, earning himself 18 degrees, 3 masters, and 4 PhDs. He also made it possible to learn as much information on vampirism which is why he was a useful resource candidate to Damon.
 
Not much is known about Slater's life before he met [[Damon Salvatore|Damon]], but it is known that he was turned in 1974. Afterwards, he went on to studying for the next few decades, earning himself 18 degrees, 3 masters, and 4 PhDs. He also made it possible to learn as much information on vampirism which is why he was a useful resource candidate to Damon.
   
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==Throughout The Vampire Diaries Series==
==Season Two==
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===[[Season Two]]===
[[File:Katerina18.jpg|thumb|left|168px|Damon,Rose and Slater]]
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[[File:Katerina18.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Damon, Rose and Slater]]
 
In ''[[Katerina]]'', when Rose wanted to contact Klaus, she used him. When Damon "staked" [[Elijah Mikaelson|Elijah]], they didn't know another way to contact Klaus, so [[Damon and Rose]] looked him up. He ran a café that had large windows protected with a special UV filter that allowed vampires to stay safely behind them and not burn in the sun. Slater confirms to them that the Sun and Moon Curse supposedly placed on the Vampire and Werewolf races, respectively, can indeed by undone by unbinding the spell from the moonstone; with the only catch being whichever one of the two species succeeds at breaking their respective curse first, then their rival race would  be permanently stuck with theirs. This was presumably why Elijah is trying to unbind the Sun Curse, to keep the werewolves from turning at will. Elijah came by the outside of the restaurant and threw coins to smash the window, burning several vampires. Later, Elijah compelled Slater to call Rose and tell her that the curse can be lifted by using the moonstone before compelling Slater to stab himself, therefore, killing himself.
   
 
[[File:Trevordead.jpg|thumb|Slater, dead]]
When Rose wanted to contact Klaus, she used him. When Damon "staked" [[Elijah Mikaelson|Elijah]], they didn't know another way to contact Klaus, so [[Damon and Rose]] looked him up. He ran a café that had large windows protected with a special UV filter that allowed vampires to stay safely behind them and not burn in the sun. Slater confirms to them that the Sun and Moon Curse supposedly placed on the Vampire and Werewolf races, respectively, can indeed by undone by unbinding the spell from the moonstone; with the only catch being whichever one of the two species succeeds at breaking their respective curse first, then their rival race would  be permanently stuck with theirs. This was presumably why Elijah is trying to unbind the Sun Curse, to keep the werewolves from turning at will. Elijah came by the outside of the restaurant and threw coins to smash the window, burning several vampires. Later, Elijah compelled Slater to call Rose and tell her that the curse can be lifted by using the moonstone before compelling Slater to stab himself therefore killing himself.
 
 
In ''[[The Sacrifice]]'', a few days later, [[Elena Gilbert|Elena]], [[Rose-Marie|Rose]] and Slater's human [[Alice|girlfriend]] found his body. Rose checked out his computer and found that all of the data had been erased by Elijah, but Alice showed her that Slater kept a copy of all his files in another hard drive and they were able to find the name of [[Cody Webber|Cody]].
   
 
==Personality==
[[File:Trevordead.jpg|thumb|176px|Slater dies]]
 
 
Slater had a friendly personality, unlike some other vampires. He also seemed to be very intelligent and had a vast knowledge of different topics, things some vampires his age were unaware of, making him a reliable source of information regarding the supernatural world. He also seemed to have a deep respect for humans as he had gone to college for the past few decades as well as having been dating a human, Alice.
 
[[The Sacrifice|A few days later]], [[Elena Gilbert|Elena]], [[Rose-Marie|Rose]] and Slater's human [[Alice|girlfriend]] found his body. Rose checked out his computer and found that all of the data had been erased by Elijah, but Alice showed her that Slater kept a copy of all his files in another hard drive and they were able to find the name of [[Cody Webber|Cody]].
 
   
 
==Physical Appearance==
 
==Physical Appearance==
Slater is an attractive vampire with brown hair, blue eyes and some slight facial hair.
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Slater was an attractive vampire with short brown hair, blue eyes and some slight facial hair. He wore a red shirt with a dark colored hoodie with long sleeves.
 
==Personality==
 
Slater had a friendly personality, which is unlike some other vampires. He has is also very intelligent and knew things some vampires his age don't even know. He also seemed to have a respect for humans as he has gone to college for the past few decades and being with a human, Alice.
 
   
 
==Powers and Abilities==
 
==Powers and Abilities==
Slater possessed all the standard powers a non-original vampire.
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Slater possessed all the standard powers and abilities of a non-Original vampire.
   
 
==Weaknesses==
 
==Weaknesses==
Slater had the typical weaknesses of an non-original vampire.
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Slater had all the typical weaknesses of a non-Original vampire.
 
==Name==
 
'''Slater '''is of old English origin, and the meaning is "hewer of slates".
 
 
==Quotes==
 
: '''Slater''': "When I was turned. I had 18 degrees, 3 masters and 4 PHD's."
 
: '''[[Damon]]''': "The point?"
 
: '''Slater''''': "Exactly, I mean, what is the point? What should I be doing with my eternity? If you have an answer, please enlighten me."''
 
 
: - ''[[Katerina]]''
 
   
 
==Appearances==
 
==Appearances==
;Season 2
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'''[[Season Two]]'''
 
*''[[Katerina]]'' <small>(Death)</small>
 
*''[[Katerina]]'' <small>(Death)</small>
 
*''[[The Sacrifice]]'' <small>(Corpse)</small>
 
*''[[The Sacrifice]]'' <small>(Corpse)</small>
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==Name==
 
*'''Slater''' is a given name and surname. It is from old English origin, and the meaning is "hewer of slates".<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slater_(surname)</ref>
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
* Slater is the first [[vampire]] seen to be compelled by [[The Originals|an original vampire]].
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*Slater is the first [[vampire]] seen to be compelled by an [[Original Vampire|Original vampire]]; he was compelled to kill himself.
 
*Slater's computer password is 'Kristen Stewart' from Twilight.
* Slater was compelled to kill himself by [[The Originals|an original vampire]].
 
 
*He was very much a [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TVGenius TV Genius] and had an answer to most questions he got asked.
* Slater's computer password is 'Kristen Stewart' from Twilight.
 
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*Much like Faustus, Slater spent his immortal life searching for information.
* Slater lived with a [[human]] girl named [[Alice]], who hoped he would turn her into a vampire.
 
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*With [[The Other Side]]'s collapse and [[Hell]] being destroyed, he either [[The Bright World|found peace]] or went to a dimension similar to Hell, if one exists.
* A character named [[Stevie]] would be a mirror of Slater, but was changed to a [[werewolf]].
 
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* <span style="line-height:20.98958396911621px;">He also had 18 degrees, 3 Master's, and 4 PhD's. He lived in Richmond and has studied since 1974 when he was turned.</span>
 
 
==Quotes==
* <span style="line-height:20.98958396911621px;">He was very much a [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TVGenius TV Genius] and had an answer to most questions he got asked.</span>
 
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: '''Slater:''' ''"Trevor was a good man. Helped me with my dissertation on sexual deviance in the Baroque period. I was going for my psych PhD."''
* Since he was a vampire, he most likely found peace or was sent into oblivion when [[The Other Side]] collapsed.
 
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: '''[[Rose-Marie]]:''' ''"Slate's been in college since '74"''
 
: '''Slater''': ''"When I was turned. I have 18 degrees, 3 masters and 4 PhD's."''
 
: '''[[Damon Salvatore|Damon]]''': ''"The point?"''
 
: '''Slater''': ''"Exactly, I mean, what is the point? What should I be doing with my eternity? If you have an answer, please enlighten me."''
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:-- ''[[Katerina]]''
   
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
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</gallery>
 
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==See Also==
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==References==
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==See also==
 
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Revision as of 22:14, 21 May 2020

Exactly, I mean, what is the point? What should I be doing with my eternity? If you have an answer, please enlighten me.
Slater to Damon in Katerina

Slater was a vampire who first appeared in the ninth episode of the second season of The Vampire Diaries. He was a friend of Rose and Trevor, as well as Alice's former boyfriend. Slater contacted someone, on craigslist, who contacted a few other people who knew Elijah.

Early History

Not much is known about Slater's life before he met Damon, but it is known that he was turned in 1974. Afterwards, he went on to studying for the next few decades, earning himself 18 degrees, 3 masters, and 4 PhDs. He also made it possible to learn as much information on vampirism which is why he was a useful resource candidate to Damon.

Throughout The Vampire Diaries Series

Season Two

File:Katerina18.jpg

Damon, Rose and Slater

In Katerina, when Rose wanted to contact Klaus, she used him. When Damon "staked" Elijah, they didn't know another way to contact Klaus, so Damon and Rose looked him up. He ran a café that had large windows protected with a special UV filter that allowed vampires to stay safely behind them and not burn in the sun. Slater confirms to them that the Sun and Moon Curse supposedly placed on the Vampire and Werewolf races, respectively, can indeed by undone by unbinding the spell from the moonstone; with the only catch being whichever one of the two species succeeds at breaking their respective curse first, then their rival race would  be permanently stuck with theirs. This was presumably why Elijah is trying to unbind the Sun Curse, to keep the werewolves from turning at will. Elijah came by the outside of the restaurant and threw coins to smash the window, burning several vampires. Later, Elijah compelled Slater to call Rose and tell her that the curse can be lifted by using the moonstone before compelling Slater to stab himself, therefore, killing himself.

Trevordead

Slater, dead

In The Sacrifice, a few days later, Elena, Rose and Slater's human girlfriend found his body. Rose checked out his computer and found that all of the data had been erased by Elijah, but Alice showed her that Slater kept a copy of all his files in another hard drive and they were able to find the name of Cody.

Personality

Slater had a friendly personality, unlike some other vampires. He also seemed to be very intelligent and had a vast knowledge of different topics, things some vampires his age were unaware of, making him a reliable source of information regarding the supernatural world. He also seemed to have a deep respect for humans as he had gone to college for the past few decades as well as having been dating a human, Alice.

Physical Appearance

Slater was an attractive vampire with short brown hair, blue eyes and some slight facial hair. He wore a red shirt with a dark colored hoodie with long sleeves.

Powers and Abilities

Slater possessed all the standard powers and abilities of a non-Original vampire.

Weaknesses

Slater had all the typical weaknesses of a non-Original vampire.

Appearances

Season Two

Name

  • Slater is a given name and surname. It is from old English origin, and the meaning is "hewer of slates".[1]

Trivia

  • Slater is the first vampire seen to be compelled by an Original vampire; he was compelled to kill himself.
  • Slater's computer password is 'Kristen Stewart' from Twilight.
  • He was very much a TV Genius and had an answer to most questions he got asked.
  • Much like Faustus, Slater spent his immortal life searching for information.
  • With The Other Side's collapse and Hell being destroyed, he either found peace or went to a dimension similar to Hell, if one exists.

Quotes

Slater: "Trevor was a good man. Helped me with my dissertation on sexual deviance in the Baroque period. I was going for my psych PhD."
Rose-Marie: "Slate's been in college since '74"
Slater: "When I was turned. I have 18 degrees, 3 masters and 4 PhD's."
Damon"The point?"
Slater: "Exactly, I mean, what is the point? What should I be doing with my eternity? If you have an answer, please enlighten me."
-- Katerina

Gallery

References

See also

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