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Post by Saiok Tarek on Aug 29, 2004 12:29:38 GMT -5
www.sanguinarius.org/Good information there about the real vampires out there. Often times, legend and movies get mixed up in the ideas and truths about vampires. And RPGers don't help either. There are many types of vampires, but the three main kinds are those who drink blood (sanguinarians) those who take auric energy (psys) and those who do a little of both.
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Post by Angaridatha on Nov 23, 2004 0:33:35 GMT -5
*hisses softly*
*looks around and scatters off somewhere*
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Post by Saiok Tarek on Nov 23, 2004 0:34:15 GMT -5
*smacks forehead*
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Post by themightyjenjen on Feb 7, 2005 4:06:14 GMT -5
Jen-Jen's Non-fiction book list of and for Vampires: American Vampires: Fans, Victims and Practioners By Norine Dresser Bloodlust: Conversations with Real Vampires By Carol Page Peircing the Darkness: Undercover with Vampires in America Today by Katherine Ramsland This book begins with a naive reporter taking up a story that another reporter dissapeared while working on- yeah a story on vampires, it goes into the world of the vampire 'lifestyler' and the real life struggles of being a vampire in the modern world. Vampires: The Occult Truth by Konstantinos This is a great beginner book, offers a easily read format and dives into the history of vamprism all over the world, and how it has evolved thru the ages. www.haemavore.com/ an interesting site for sure....... yo- the jenjen
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Post by Jwoad on Feb 8, 2005 2:18:12 GMT -5
Ahh good old Sangi's to bad it went downhill...
there are better places out there.
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Post by Jwoad on Feb 12, 2005 11:41:19 GMT -5
black Viel
DIVERSITY Among us, there are many different practices and many points of view. No single one of us has all the answers to who and what we are. Respect each person's individual choices and beliefs. Learn about them and share what you know. Our diversity is our strength, and we should not allow misunderstanding to weaken our community.
Find the path that is right for you and uphold this freedom for others.
CONTROL Do not allow your darkness to consume you. You are more than just your hunger, and you can exercise conscious control. Do not be reckless. Always act with a mind toward safety. Never feed because you think this makes you powerful; feed because this is what you must do.
Be true to your nature, but never use it as an excuse to endanger those around you.
ELDERS Give respect to those who have earned it. Anyone can claim a title, but a true leader will prove him or herself through dedication, hard work, and great deeds. Even so, leaders should be guides and not dictators. Look to them as examples, but always decide for yourself what you must do.
Respect the person, not the position, and understand that your choices are always your own.
BEHAVIOR Know that there are repercussions to every action, and that you alone are responsible for your decisions. Educate yourself about risky behaviors, then always act with wisdom and common sense. Do not allow others to abuse you, but also, do not selfishly abuse.
Respect the rights of others and treat them as you would be treated.
DONORS Feeding should occur between consenting adults. Allow donors to make an informed decision before they give of themselves to you. Do not take rapaciously from others, but seek to have an exchange that is pleasant and beneficial for all.
Respect the life that you feed upon and do not abuse those who provide for you.
COMMUNITY Reach out to others in your community. Exchange ideas, information, and support. Be hospitable to others, and appreciate hospitality when it is extended to you. Do not engage in illegal activity, for this can endanger us all.
Seek to nurture our community and support all those who do the same.
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Post by Angaridatha on Feb 13, 2005 19:10:11 GMT -5
There's a lot of information out there....the problem is it's very difficult to distinguish between the false and the truth if you're not of the community, have not been particularly close to one of the community, or have not had a reason to know the information, etc.
One of the interesting things about vampires is it's a fairly dark culture, and with people in varying stages of awakening, with rpg'ers who like to fake the culture, and with various lifestylers (not dissing the last two, indeed, the true lifestyle is a heavy responsibility and is definitely not for the majority of people) it's extremely difficult to know the culture. There are a lot of rumors, idealisms, and hollywood-isms out there, just as there are with witchcraft.
But as with witchcraft, some things are secret for a reason, and it is the general consensus that people should not be brought into the entire truth (or very far into the truth) unless they have a reason or are certain to exercise the appropriate caution. I don't blame them.
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Post by Angaridatha on Oct 7, 2005 14:08:40 GMT -5
www.sacred-texts.com/goth/vc/The Vampire Codex If you want a read on vampire technique, basically what vampires *do*. This is a good read. Also good for energy work in general. But I really wouldn't recommend it if you can't *clearly* delineate between what you should and shouldn't be doing. This was written specifically from House Kheperu, one of the great vampire houses. You can do some research but I bet you won't find anything. Secrecy has kept vampires alive for centuries and if you mess with them too much you might (will) get into trouble. Good luck if you want to search anyway.
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