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Welcome to the section of Sanguinarius: The Vampire Support Page where we keep all the articles. Since we have quite a lot of articles available, I've sorted them into some general sections to make it easier for you to find the type of information you're looking for. The sections are:

Newer Articles

Newly added articles will appear here first for a period of time before I sort them into their most appropriate category below. Check here first if you haven't been here recently. I generally leave the new articles listed here for around a month or so.

General Vampire Articles

Articles and information for and about vampires that isn't type-specific.

Vampires & Blood Matters

Articles for blood drinkers, about such things as feeding, blood safety, finding donors, bloodletting techniques, and more.

Vampires & Health, Medical and Psycho-Emotional Matters

Articles and information about some common shared medical, emotional, etc., issues.

Vampires & Psi / Energy Matters

Articles dealing with psi-feeding, psi-vampirism, shielding, and the like.

Vampires & Spiritual Matters

Articles dealing with spiritual matters of importance to vampires and vampiric spirituality. This is not meant for proseletyzing. New section, under development.

Donors

Articles about, for, by and about the treatment, care, respect, etc., of donors / bloodsharing partners, sharing their perspective.

Seekers

For those seeking information about vampires, perhaps thinking they might like to be one.

Social Matters

Articles ranging from the use (and misuse) of the word "vampire", to coming out, to hunters, to the evolution of the vampiric community, and more.

Vampyric Lifestyle & Culture

Articles discussing or dealing with living a vampyric lifestyle, the vampyre scene, wearing vampyric fashion, ethical codes, and such.

Other Stuff

Poetry, satire, interviews/chats, book reviews, and other entertaining stuff.

For information on submitting an article, book review, transcript, or other material, click here.

If an article lacks "date added" information, then I added it before I started keeping track of when things were added. In musical terms, it'd be a "golden oldie", I suppose. lol.

Newer Articles

UK Criminal Law and the Modern Vampire, by Jen, a.k.a. Ghost. English law does not specifically prohibit bloodletting, but there are laws which can impact those who perform the act. Jen discusses some laws which UK vampires need to be aware of. (Added: 10 May, 2008)

Awakening and Transitioning. Mistresschanger talks about the journey through her awakening and her experiences. (Added: 29 April, 2008)

#VVC Discussion Log - 2006-08-05. Log of the second public meeting of the members of Voices of the Vampire Community (VVC), held on 8th August, 2006. (Added: 29 April, 2008)

The Essence of the Vampire. Hawkmoor discusses aloofness in vampires. (Added: 5 April, 2008)

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General Vampire Articles

Blood and Psy Vamps: Not So Different, After All..., by Sanguinarius. What if blood- and psy- vampirism were not separate types of vampirism?

The Blood and the Life, by Manfred Newstead. Manfred discusses the relationship between feeding on blood and draining life-force in myth and real vampirism. (Added: 16 January, 2005)

Genetic Biochemical Interaction Theory, by Deacon Gray. A theoretical perspective on how latent genes within an individual could result in a display of vampiric characteristics. Briefly touching on the probability of how genes may align or 'click' into place allowing for an individual's awakening. This article outlines a few ideas on what may cause such a change and how it might take shape. (Added: 15 December, 2006)

Real Vampires. A well-researched article by Enygma on the types and characteristics of real vampires. (Added: 8 December, 2004)

Realization, by Wolfgang Weichbrod. An educational summary of vampiric existance. (Added: 2 April, 2000)

Red, Red Wine -- The Modern Vampire. Hawkmoor delves into the existence of vampires and what/who they are. (Added: 17 November, 2007)

Some Thoughts Regarding Vampires, by Sanguinarius. An excerpt from my Journal, dated July 1992, theorizing about vampirism. (Added: 2 December, 1998)

Turning, Awakening & Sympathetic Vampirism. Article explains about how some vampires can misinterpret the process of awakening as being 'turned', and includes some information about other possible causes such as energy imbalances from being fed upon, sympathetic vampirism, 'medical student's syndrome' and empathy. (Added: 31 March, 2003)

The Vampire Speaks, by Manfred Newstead. A vampire speaks of his existence. (Added: 16 January, 2005)

Vampire Traits. An article by Jetstorm V which discusses the author's observations about various common vampire traits. (Added 15 January, 2003)

Vampires: The Truth Behind the Legend, by Cacophony. (Reprinted with permission from the author.) An article discussing real vampires.

Vampires & Blood Matters

Animal Hunting, by g0th. Some basic tips and techniques on hunting animals. (Added: 23 September, 1999)

Beating the Blood Addiction, by g0th. An article defining steps that can be taken to curb the strength of blood addiction, and take control over the need to feed. (Added: 23 November, 2001)

Blood Craving: A Glimpse of What It's Like. An email letter which will convey some of the torment, anguish, confusion and desperation that vampires go through. (Added: 31 March, 2003)

Blood: How Much is Too Much? Article by Ravena discusses how much blood a person can safely lose and what health issues blood drinkers and their donors should be aware of. (Added: 1 July, 2002)

Bloodletting and the Law. Harlot explains how the legal system views bloodletting and bloodplay and describes a few pertinent cases. (Added: 4 July, 2006)

But I Don't WANT to be Vampyre! (Reconsidering Vampyrism), by Lady CG. If you would rather not practice vampirism, or if you think that you might NOT be a vampire, here are some things you can do to try and quit. (Added: 23 May, 2005)

Controlling the Beast or the Blood-Lust. Dragonflybynight notes that it is possible to control one's beast or bloodlust impulses. (Added: 19 November, 2004)

Donors & Vampires: My Advice to You. Article by Mike Future gives advice on finding and approaching potential donors and how to deal with discussing your vampirism with them. (Added: 15 April, 2005)

Drawing Veinous Blood, by Mrs. H., RN and vampire. Instructions on withdrawing veinous blood with a needle. (Added: 24 November, 2001)

Finding Substitutes, by Mike Future. Some advice on finding various substitutes when you're unable to feed; includes a number of things which are considered effective in dealing with the craving, and boosting your energy. (Added: 27 February, 2006

Fire Cupping Technique for Blood Feeding. The Vampyre Psykic explains a method of drawing blood which, with a little practice, should prove useful and relatively painless. (Added: 14 May, 2005; updated: 23 August, 2005)

Getting Blood from a Steak, by SphynxCat. Lightly cooking a steak before trying to get blood out of it is safer than trying to eat it raw. Here are instructions on how to do just that. (Added: 11 December, 2004)

HemoSynth, by Anonymous. A nutritionally based blood substitute recipe. Read carefully for enclosed cautions. (Added 8 March 2005)

The Hunger: It's Causes and Dealing with It, by Kris Davis. An explanation of the Hunger, and some practical information and ideas on how to deal with it.

Hypothesis on Vampirism. Article by Necrobabe which may help you understand your body's needs and blood/energy cravings. (Added: 20 September, 2002)

Matching the Donor to the Vampire. A brief guide from Sarasvati to help match up different types of vampires with types of donors. (Added: 27 February, 2003)

New Scientific Perspective on "Blood Drinkers", by Magnus. A theory on the impact of neuroreceptor stimulation of neural pathway association formation, and behavioral conditioning as it relates to blood drinking.

On Methods of Blood-Letting, by Ingrid Blackmore. A few suggestions on techniques for bloodletting. (Added: 15 September, 2001)

Safer Feeding Techniques, by Sarah Dorrance. -- MATURE VIEWERS ONLY, PLEASE! Article which discusses safe feeding practices and the risks of disease and how to minimize them.

Sanguinary Safety. This article by Sarah Dorrance is aimed primarily at sanguinary vampires -- people who drink blood for the purpose of feeding their particular needs. (Added: 20 September, 2002)

Tips for Finding a Donor. Magi Vamp presents some advice on finding a donor. (Added: 16 March, 2005)

Vampyres: Blood Safety and Feeding, -- MATURE VIEWERS ONLY, PLEASE! (The "How to Feed Properly" Post) by Sarah Dorrance. Information on how to feed safely and properly. (This gets pretty explicit, so turn back now if you are closed-minded and/or squeamish.) (Added: 29 December, 1998)

Venipuncture, by Lady of Webs. Detailed instructions from a registered nurse on how to use needles to draw blood from veins. (Added: 27 December, 2007)

Vampires & Health, Medical and Psycho-Emotional Matters

Advice to the Newly Awakened, by Crimson^Angel. Some advice to both newly awakened psi vampires and sang/blood vampires. (Added 1 September, 2002)

The Basics of Food Allergies. Article by SphynxCat discusses what causes allergies in the body and some common allergens. Also outlines how to detect allergies, common treatments, and some medical concerns. (Added: 19 September, 2004)

Coping with Fatigue. Article by Sarah Dorrance about coping with fatigue, a problem that many vampires seem to suffer from. (Added: 26 July, 2002)

Dealing with Migraines. An article by Sarah Dorrance, discussing a variety of ways to deal with migraine headaches. (Added: 23 September, 1999)

Diet -- Stomach Troubles, by SphynxCat. Some common stomach ailments caused by diet and some ways to ease the symptoms. (Added: 19 September, 2004)

The Effects of Extended Non-Feeding, by The Vampyre Psykic. Article describes some of the signs and symptoms of failing to feed over an extended period of time. (Added: 26 February, 2006)

Enabling in the Vampire Community, by Ravena Lee. Can offering support and encouragement be damaging? Are you helping people further their delusions and/or problems? Find out what an Enabler is and how it can play out in the vampire community. (Added: 10 November, 2005)

The Four Stages of Dealing with One's Vampirism. An article by Crimson^Angel which discusses the stages newly awakened vampires may go through. (Added: 7 March, 2002)

Guilt, by Knightshayd. A short article on dealing with guilt. Aimed at psi-vamps, but relevant for sanguinarians, as well. (Added: 19 September, 1999)

Maintaining Good Health, by SphynxCat. Most people would think that emotional issues and physical health problems are part and parcel of being a vampire, but it doesn't have to be as long as you take care of your body's nutritional needs. Being a vampire doesn't mean you can ignore good nutrition. (Added: 27 February, 2006)

Paradigm Shift. The old hunter/prey vampire way of thinking isn't working anymore. "It's not about stalking. It's not about power-tripping. It's not about taking. The insecure ego might need these trappings, but ultimately these ... are not necessary for the vampire to get what s/he needs." With her well-thought-out article, Sarah Dorrance helps you escape from the trap of the stereotypical vampire-image. Respect yourself and your donor by discovering a new self-image for vampires. (Added: 17 May, 2003)

Some Information on Depression, by Sanguinarius. And some useful hotline numbers for various crises and problems. (Added: 21 March, 2000)

Vampiric Aging Conference #1 Transcript. (Added: 8 January, 2006)

Vampyric Aging (Or "Where goeth thou, beauteous stranger?"). Lady CG discusses some of what real vampires can expect as they pass middle age and start getting 'up there' in years. (Added: 20 May, 2007)

Vampires & Psi / Energy Matters

A Meditation for Spiritual Cleansing. The Vampyre Psykic suggests that perhaps some of the effects of not feeding aren't entirely caused by lack of energy, and describes one meditation method that may reduce these negative effects. (Added: 16 June, 2005)

A Theory on Magick, by Anonymous. An explanation of Magick and what we must do to make things better.

Addressing Psy-Vamps and Bi-Polar Disorder, by LadyChrys. Discusses the occurrence of bipolar-like symptoms in psyvamps; with commentary and feedback by others.

Alternative Methods for Psychic Self-Defense, by The Vampyre Psykic. Article presents a couple of shielding techniques which may proof helpful against psychic attacks and draining attempts. (Added: 19 November, 2005)

Astral Vampires & Dreamwalking. Michelle Belanger discusses the possible origins of astral vampirism, the link between real vampires and dreamwalking, and how it might relate to feeding. (Added: 25 August, 2007)

The Basics of Shielding: A Visual Approach, by Lif Fossimilis. Useful information for beginners on developing a shield by using visualization techniques. (Added: 14 February, 2002)

Dynamic Energy Exchange. Article by Michelle Belanger explains some advanced techniques of energy work as applied to psi-vampirism. (Added 1 September, 2002)

Emotional Vampirism. An article by Sarah Dorrance, discussing emotional vampirism, or what Anton LaVey calls 'psychic vampirism', not to be confused with conscious psi-vamping. (Added: 19 November, 1999)

Empathy. Article by Grampa-E contains information designed to help those who are dealing with empathy. (Added 1 March, 2005)

Energy Flows & Tentacle Monsters, by Trollkvina. A warning about Winged Wolf's methods of "curing" vampirism, and an explanation of why and how they are so dangerous and harmful. (Added: 22 May, 2005)

The Ethics of Psi-Vampirism. Article by Michelle Belanger discusses the ethics of various approaches to psi-vampirism, and the considerations of each approach, ranging from pure "Darwinian" psi-vampirism to "the Reluctant Vampire", which is the opposite. (Added: 28 June, 2003)

On Psychic Vampirism. A.H. has studied psychic vampires and vampirism at length. In this article, he presents his findings and scrutinizes psychic vampirism with objectivity, identifying behaviors, separating facts and fallacies, and raising some questions not dealt with before. (Added: 17 May, 2005)

Overview of Shielding Techniques, by SphynxCat. A general listing of basic to intermediate psi shielding types. List is an overview only, details of how they should be implemented are up to the individual. (Added: 25 March, 2006)

Psychic Vampires and Dreamwalking. Michelle Belanger addresses the issue of unintentional dreamwalking, which can be viewed as an invasion or psychic attack. She discusses the ethics and offers a solution. (Added: 3 December, 2007)

Reality or Something Like It, by Daemien Kaen. A treatise on reality and how it can be manipulated. (Added: 29 April, 2002)

Shielding 101. Article by SphynxCat contains some basic information about psychic shields for beginners. (Added: 28 February, 2005)

Shields, by Raven Corvus. Very useful "instructions" regarding the formation of personal / property shields. (Added: 14 August, 1999)

The Truth About Magick, by Sanguinarius. An explanation of what magick is, how it works, and how to use it. (Added: 20 September, 2002)

Understanding Energy, a Journey, by Anshar Seraphim. Anshar presents his journey toward understanding the topic of Thought-Energy, a logical progression from skepticism to understanding. (Added: 2 July, 2006)

What is a Psi Vampire? Crimson^Angel writes a short article giving some information about psi vampires and replenishing energy. (Added: 20 September, 2002)

Vampires & Spiritual Matters

Definition of a Cult. Michelle Belanger explores what a 'cult' is, and the characteristics of a bad cult. An enjoyable read, and food for religious and social diversity and tolerance. (Added: 19 November, 2004)

Doctrines and Beliefs, Oh My! SphynxCat takes a brief look at the place of religion, belief systems, and doctrines in the vampire community. (Added: 11 July, 2007)

Mystical Vampirism. Sarah Dorrance's view on why vampiric mysticism in the community often seems to be a little 'off'. (Added: 6 August, 2002)

Neovampyrism. The Vampyre Psykic explains the origins and purpose of the word neovampyre, and discusses why such a term is becoming necessary. (Added: 16 April, 2005)

Not many here yet. New section is under development. Got something to contribute? (No proseletyzing, though...) Send it in to submissions@sanguinarius.org. Please include the credit you wish me to use: name/handle, email address, webpage, or whatever and let me know what section it's for. Thank you.

Donors

Aftercare for Donors. A guide by Deacon Gray to the caring of donors after feeding; contains instructions for sanguinary, psi energy, and eros (sexual) donors. (Added: 2 June, 2007)

Choosing and Working with Donors, by Ravena Lee. A common sense approach to choosing donors and maintaining positive healthy relationships with them. (Added: 16 April, 2006)

The Donor Bill of Rights, by Belfazaar Ashantison, et al. A document for both vampires and donors which specifies the rights of donors and aims to protect donors and let vamps know their limitations. (Added: 22 March, 2004)

Donor Courtesy, by Giselle Le Boursier. A short article which gives a few considerations that vampires need to keep in mind with respect to their donors. (added: 7 September, 2007)

Donor-Vamp Relations 101, by SphynxCat. The basic foundations of a good donor-vampire relationship, issues that impact a pre-existing relationship, and questions both the donor and the vampire should ask. All donors and vampires should read this article. (Added: 28 February, 2005)

Donoring, by Imon. An overview of donoring to a vampire and some things to expect and keep in mind. If you're curious about or thinking of becoming a donor, this is the article for you. (Added: 17 August, 2007; revised: 4 November, 2007)

Donors & Vampires: My Advice to You. Article by Mike Future gives advice on finding and approaching potential donors and how to deal with discussing your vampirism with them. (Added: 15 April, 2005)

Donors' and Vampires' Guide to Negotiations. Deacon Gray offers some suggestions as to what should be on the agenda when vampires and donors meet to discuss a possible vamp/donor relationship. (Added: 6 May, 2007)

The Responsibility of a Vampire, by Neon Angel. A short article which deals with the ethics of feeding and interacting with other people who aren't vampires, yet still managing to treat them decently. (Added: 4 February, 2003)

Some Questions and Answers About Being a Donor. In Q&A form, Acacia talks about the hows, whys and gory details from the 'other side of the fangs', answering some of the more common questions about being a donor. (Added: 23 May, 2005)

Tips for Donors. Ravena dishes out some necessary knowledge for responsible donors in this article which de-marginalizes the donor's role. From donor/drinker selection to the act itself, this article will aid the donor in making responsible decisions. (Added: 17 May, 2003)

Vampire-to-Donor Disease Risks. Discusses some factors that both vampires and donors should be aware of and take precautions against. (Added 16 March, 2005)

Vampyres and Donors: A Symbiotic Relationship. The care and feeding of a Vampyre's best friend. Written by Lady CG with input from members of the Smoke & Mirrors message board. (Added: 16 January, 2006)

Donors and bloodsharing partners, got something to contribute? Send it in to submissions@sanguinarius.org. Please include the credit you wish me to use: name/handle, email address, webpage, or whatever and let me know what section it's for. Thank you.

Seekers

An Open Letter to Any Who Would Wish to Become a Vampire, by Sanguinarius. If you wish that you could be a vampire, for real, please read this first.

Confusion, or: Am I a Vampire? Many times, young people come to the site wanting to know if they are vampires. Cynsanity has compiled most of the questions usually asked, including the 'evidence', complete with possible explanations. (Added: 6 June, 2007)

Embrace Me, Said the Maiden, by Sarah Dorrance. Stereotypes of vampires. *sigh* When will we put them to rest? (Added: 20 September, 2002)

Generations, Bloodlines and Clans. An article by Sanguinarius, discussing vampire generations, bloodlines and clans.

Turning or Awakening?. A short article by Narradas which explains a bit about turning and awakening. (Added: 4 December, 2001)

Vampirism: Differentiating Facts from Fakes, by K. A letter to seekers detailing what vampires are and are not, and to help some realize that not all the information out there is accurate or representative of real vampires, or their community. (Added: 15 April, 2006)

What It's Like to Be a Vampire. Lily writes about life as a vampire. (Added: 17 June, 2007)

Social Matters

A Discussion of Sang and Psi Vampires, by the denizens of #Sanguinarius. A discussion of sanguinarians, psi vampires, sexual vampires and predators which took place in #Sanguinarius (a Dal.net chat room) on 26 May, 2007. (Added: 19 July, 2007)

'A Rose By any Other Name'; or, The Case For A New Name For Real Vampires. Hirudo offers an alternative term to use instead of "vampire" for real vampires. (Added: 16 July, 2000)

Alone in Your Area?, by Sanguinarius. If you feel you're the only vampire in your area, chances are you're not; there are probably at least a few around who feel as isolated as you. Here is some advice to help get you started finding them, contacting them, and making your presence known so they can contact you. (Added: 15 April, 2005)

A Vampire Manifesto (Sort Of). Sarah Dorrance sums up her thoughts on the whys and wherefores of vampirism. (Added: 16 March, 2005)

Ahh...Damned Hunters. Here Are Some Tips! Short article by Lilliana talks about hunters. (Added: 14 February, 2000)

The Buffy Complex. A rant/article by Dennaveve about the annoyance and stupidity of people who take roleplaying and fictional vampires too far. (Added: 26 February, 2003)

Coming Out. An article with some advice about 'coming out of the coffin' to somebody, and also some questions you need to ask yourself beforehand; from an exchange originally posted to the Red Elixir Message Board. (Added: 4 April, 2002)

Dealing with Inflammatory Letters. The Vampyre Psychic talks about how to deal with hateful, rude and inflammatory emails, and gives examples and comments. (Added: 8 January, 2006)

The Dilemma Over Awakening Teens. A little advice from Countess Amenti on how to deal with awakening teens. (Added: 9 February, 2007)

Ethical Principles for the Vampire Community, by Sylvere ap Leanan. A suggested and realistic code of ethics for real vampires that does not have its origins in roleplay or the vampyre lifestyle/scene. (Added: 22 April, 2007)

Fighting Misinformation. An article from Ravena which speaks of the hazards of inaccurate safety and health information regarding blood drinking. (Added: 22 March, 2002)

Flying Fangs-First into the Future, by Silek. Talks about people beginning to think of us rather than mythological vampires, and some of the problems in the community and subculture that we need to be working on solving now in order to avoid future problems and create a better future for ourselves. (Added: 27 February, 2003)

Leaders, Founders, Unity, Affiliations & Order. Sanguinarius' and others' thoughts on the role of leaders and the need for affiliations in the vampire community. (Revised with new material added: 16 May, 2003)

"Mis-Information and People Who Don't Know. Excerpts from LA Times, the Vampiric Community Message Board; and commentary by Sanguinarius, regarding the so-called "vampire checklist" they published.

My Personal Thoughts on Eldership. Sarya Ingram shares her views on the role and responsibilities of elders in the community and some of the qualities which should be present in those who are viewed as elders. (Added: 16 May, 2003)

Negotiating the Vampire: Conflict Resolution in a Usenet Newsgroup. Essay by Kristina Day / Thornleaf, about the flame wars in the alt.vampyres newsgroup which eventually led to the formation of alt.culture.vampires, a newsgroup geared toward real vampire topics. (Added: 3 May, 2002)

On 'Vampiric Rape' and Prey, Part 1, by Lauren. The first installment of a five-part article. The attitude and actions of some vampires who feel they are higher up the food chain than their victims negatively affects everyone: them, their victims, and the vampire community. Go to Part: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5. (Added: 10 May through 4 November, 2007)

Online Predators. Article contains a composite profile of an Online Predator. This profile was compiled by a number of submissive women for the use of submissive women, but applies equally well in other kinds of relationships and communities, both online and offline. (Added: 30 March, 2003)

Our Paths and Our Communities. GabrielX presents an introduction to the communities and details some of the inherit dangers and joys that lie within. (Added: 7 February, 2007)

The Pros and Cons of Declaring Ourselves to the World. Some key posts from a thread of messages made on The Vampiric Community Message Board in September, 1998, discussing various pros and cons of "coming out of the coffin". NEW: Found and added 3 related posts I had archived but forgotten / lost. (Added: 2 May, 1999; New Material Added: 15 January, 2003)

RK's Primer to Vampirism and the Vampire's World, by RKCoon. An introduction to a few things to keep in mind regarding vampirsm and the vampiric community. (Added: 11 November, 2007)

Real Vampires; or, A Rose is a Rose. Crimson^Angel argues that separating real vampires into different categories, such as psi-vampires and sanguinarians, unnecessarily divides vampires as a whole; that we are all vampires, plain and simple. (Added: 12 September, 2004)

Regarding A Statement to the Community at Large (a.k.a. Vyrdolak's "People Like Me" Post). Discussion of labels and labelling people within the vampiric community, taken from SonjaBlue's Vampire, Psi and Occult Phenomena Discussion Board and Sanguinarius's Vampiric Community Message Board (in September, 1998). (Added: 2 May, 1999)

Rules of Thumb. Sarah Dorrance takes an alternative look at vampire ethics based on common sense. (Added: 13 October, 2002)

Solitary Vampyres; or, How to Live Incognito in Unfriendly Territory, by LadyCG. A number of helpful hints and tips on how to cope as a solitary vampyre/vampire without losing your sanity or anonymity [Note: A few links pending]. (Added: 20 November, 2005)

The Vampire Community, by Anonymous, (formerly published elsewhere). An article regarding their experiences in and views on the vampiric community.

Vampire Community Leaders Discussion Log. An edited version of the Chat Log of the Vampire Community Leader Discussion held on January 28, 2006. (Added: 4 July, 2006)

What is a Vampire? Lyssa Moon offers up a rather biting commentary on who the 'real vampires' are. (Added: 13 October, 2002)

Which Vampire Culture?, by Klaatu. A little bit of information about vampires and vampirism. (Added: 1 April, 1999)

Who are the "True Vampires"?; or, The Evolution of the Meaning of the Word "Vampire", Parts 1, 2 & 3. Vyrdolak takes an historical look at the way the meaning of the word "vampire" has changed over time, and the difficulties with categorically defining who is a "vampire" today. (Added: 16 July, 2000)

Why the Ouroboros Symbol? Sarah Dorrance takes a look at something other than an ankh to symbolize a community of vampires and donors. (Added 1 September, 2002)

Why We Use the Term "Mundane". SphynxCat explains the meaning, uses and reasons we use the word in the vampire community; what the word means as well as what it does not mean. (Added: 16 March, 2005).

Vampyric Lifestyle & Culture

'The Black Veil', v.1.0 Plus Information. Here is the first version of the Black Veil (the "forgotten" one), from 1999. (Added: 22 March, 2007)

'The Black Veil', v. 2.0 (a.k.a. The Thirteen Rules of the Community). Composed by Michelle Belanger, here is the second version of the Black Veil, a voluntary code of ethics for vampiric groups and individuals, plus a little information about the version from Sanguinarius. (Moved/Added: 5 January, 2003)

'The Black Veil', v. 3.0 Plus Information & History. Michelle Belanger places 'The Black Veil' in context within the vampire community and offers some background information regarding it's development and evolution. Includes version 3.0 of 'The Black Veil'. (Added: 19 September, 2004)

'The Black Veil', v. 4.0 Plus Commentary. Herein lies the latest version of the Black Veil, the "Strigoi Vii Edition" (revised in February, 2007), plus an introduction and commentary by Sanguinarius. (Added: 22 March, 2007)

From the Beginning to October, 1998, by Sanguinarius. (Formerly titled "The Beginning to the Present Time"). Chronicles the events of and my involvement within the Vampiric Community, as seen from my perspective. (Added: 21 October, 1998)

In Defense of Lifestylers, by Louche. Lifetylers aren't always bad, and here's a few reasons why. (Added: 19 November, 2004)

Joining a House, Church or Other Organization, by SphynxCat. Pointers, advice and questions to ask when looking for or considering joining a House or other organization. (Added: 11 December, 2004)

On Forming Vampiric Culture and Lifestyle, by Sanguinarius. A few thoughts on developing a vampiric culture, and drawing from fictional elements as inspiration for social structure, identity, traditions, morals and ethics, etc. (Added 4 February, 2003)

Rules of Thumb. Sarah Dorrance takes an alternative look at vampire ethics based on common sense. (Added: 13 October, 2002)

The Vampiric Subculture, by Sarah Dorrance. Discusses some of the factors that contributed toward the need for and the rise of the vampiric subculture / lifestyle. (Added: 11 August, 1999)

New section and not a lot here yet.., Vampyres, got something to contribute, fashion tips, discussion of the scene or lifestyle? Send it in to submissions@sanguinarius.org. Please include the credit you wish me to use: name/handle, email address, webpage, or whatever and let me know what section it's for. Thank you.

Other Stuff

The Bond, a vampiric poem by Crimson^Angel. (Added: 14 February, 2002)

Chat with Katherine Ramsland. The (complete and uncensored) log of the #Flashpoint chat with Katherine Ramsland from 19 November, 1998. (Added: 18 January, 2000)

Communion. A poem by Sarah Dorrance. A vampire's perspective upon receiving the Eucharist after many years of avoiding church like the plague. (Added: 13 October, 2002)

Funky AIM Conversation. Ooh, I'm an illegal vampire and the big, bad Head Vampires (whom nobody's ever heard of) and their Stray Vampire Roundup Units are coming to get me! (Help, help...or...something.) Whatever. (Added: 1 August, 2002)

Getting It Together. A poem by Sanguinarius about working together. (Added: 15 October, 2001)

Honest Igor's Used Vampire Dealership, by Bill Thompson. (Reprinted with permission from the author.) Stop by and get the lowdown on the latest Vampire makes and models. (Added: 2 December, 1998)

"How You Can Find Out If You Are NOT A Vampire!" Find out if you're NOT a vampire! The parody of all vampire tests, by an anonymous member of the vampiric community. (Added: 20 April, 2000)

Naked After Dark: Interview with Lady CG. Deacon Grey presents an interview showcasing the many sides of Lady CG. From calm, collected business woman to no-nonsense gardener and top vampiric forum owner. (Added: 30 August, 2007)

On Learning and Vampiric Nature, by Ascian. A vampire's self-discovery and road to understanding based on personal experiences. (Added: 15 April, 2005)

One Vampire's Prayer, by Sanguinarius (with Sarasvati's wonderful artistic touch). Something I originally posted on the Vampiric Community Message Board, which inspired Sarasvati to get creative with it; I'm sure you'll find the result aesthetically pleasing as well as meditative.

Review. Cathy Krusberg, the mad Bibliographer, reviews Katherine Ramsland's Piercing the Darkness: Undercover with Vampires in America Today. (Added: 19 September, 1999)

Review. K.T.B. reviews the Anita Blake series by Laurell K. Hamilton. (Added: 19 November, 2004)

Review: A Preliminary Review of The Psychic Vampire Codex. Sarah Dorrance-Minch's review of Michelle Belanger's Psychic Vampire Codex. (Added: 28 February, 2005)

The Supremest High Vampire Council in the Whole World! Transcript from an evening of insanity in #Sanguinarius. Sanguinarius is now the High Supreme Vampire Council Grand Regent, and her Supreme Vampire Council can kick your Supreme Vampire Council's ass (because she gives out color-coded capes and silver fangs to all her loyal minions)! (Added: 8 December, 2007)

To Feed, a vampiric poem by Kris Davis.

Undead Technical Support Hotline (author unknown). And you thought *your* job was weird? If Sangi had a toll-free hotline, this is probably what she'd be dealing with. A little fang-in-cheek humor. (Added: 2 April, 2003)

The Vampire Purity Test. Sarah Dorrance brings you a rather fang-in-cheek test designed to gauge how "infected" you are by vampire subculture. -- There's a purity test for everything else, now it's time for us to have one for vampires. Why not? (Added: 25 July, 2002)

#Vampireinn Log. The night we all invaded an RPG channel on dal.net. (Added: 13 April, 2004)

We Aren't Mediaeval Folklore. A vampire poem by Sanguinarius. (Added: 16 October, 2001)

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