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i have spoken with many and asked them if the dark gift were indeed offerd to them would they actualy take the offer?
i have had mixed reviews..some say they would give their soul to have the gift while others say no if given the choice they would not.
i myself would most definatly see the dark gift as a plus..dispite its know loneliness and solitude..i myself would give up emotions all together for the gift...what about you?

I consider myself a vampire already, but if it was offered to me much like Lestat offered Louis the Dark Gift, I would gladly accept it again.

I concur on the fact that one is seemingly alone in this, because of the outlandish (by society's standards of any age; not just this one) needs one requires. Even though I am mostly an energy vampire (psychic) I do enjoy a rare steak now and then to get my blood fix..... thinking about how tender the flesh is delighting my senses . . . . . I must continue my thoughts.

Truly, the reality that others like oneself is a troubling one. You could be the only vampire in two, perhaps three cities. This brings untold feeding opprotunities, but having no one to speak matters to would get to one after a while.


I enjoy this website very much, because there seems to be one other person who is also a vampire in my town, and unfortunately, we do not have regular council, at least not in person.

i too consider myself a vampyre already though i am of a diferent breed..i was speaking from the aspect of not knowing already and being offerd the gift...

I would gladly accept it again. Many adaptations can be taken and undergone so as to lead a seemingly normal life.

keindrea,
By what standard do you speak? It is a violation of the codes of many who follow black veil teachings (Strigoi Vii etc.) to initiate the uninitiated. "Keep the innocent, innocent." Are you referring to a vampire forcing themselves upon someone unsuspecting and saying "here...choose to be a vampire or not?"

Is it really that way for you? Is there not an instinctive process of awakening for true living vampires into who and what their/your own energy needs are? Or do you believe it is simply something that is "passed" by a physical act of fluid transfer, as fiction would suggest...

i was never insinuateing that it should be forced..not in the leaste if it wereofferd..i myself am not offering just asking so as to understand the mixed responces i have herd in the past...i think it should never be forced upon any one as if done so it causes only hate and resentment..i am sorry if you mistook my interpretations..bows head in respect...

Sevenn I have to agree with you on this. Amongst the Vampires that I have met here, each one of them has had an understanding of what they were from a young age, even if they did not at the time have a word for it. Several didn’t “wake” for many years but I do not think that offering to open someone else’s eyes is appropriate.

There are several aspects to the Vampire Dance as I like to call it. There are those that are drawn to it for it’s sexuality, perceived power or even the other alternatives offered within the lifestyle. Why would someone who is not already inclined be introduced to the complexities?

It seems that instead of being a “gift” it would act as a curse? I think the process of awakening as it has been described in and of itself tends to weed out the weaker and keep them out of the dance. They tend to not be able to hold their own. Isn’t there also a potential for madness with what you learn. Sometimes knowledge in and of itself is the sharpest weapon a person can have. This question does not seem to take into account that even those who “wish for this dark gift” may in fact not be mentally, physically or spiritually ready for what they seek.

Hence why I think that the awakening is a process. You either succeed or you are fodder.

Vampirism is something that must be willingly chosen, much like the throes of love, as one cannot *make* someone love them, no matter what matter of magic, pheremone, or other method one employs.

Such is the way of vampirism as well. It is a matter of calculated risk compounded with eternal desire for blood and serenity. This can only be chosen by willing individuals otherwise one will see slip ups, and sometimes those prove deadly (the person becomes a serial killer, instead of being discreet, for example). Darkness is a power that few know how to harness with restraint and complete control.

well said sahahria, and sevenn. (Bows)

One, is most commonly born into this. However, the question I pose is what will normal people see or experience if they drank a little from me? Will they see hallucinations of past empires? Will they feel any different? The blood is the life, and in my opinion, drinking another's is like catching a glimpse into that person's soul and being. Almost like the expression, "walk a mile in their shoes", but it is through the blood.

well i see your point of view and can say that it was never ment to be forced it should only be offerd in the first place to those with no understanding of what they were excepting.
each person varies and i think that i chose to be what i am..and i would not wish it forced on any one either i was in no way saying that it should be given lightly nor offerd to any with knowlage that i was the one offering..it was just a hypathetical question..

opps im sorry im tired and have made may mistakes in my responces...
i retract several thing..and am surprised it has had such responce..i am to understand that all are born into this..this was not what i was taught and i do not mean by mindless novels..i mean by other means..and that it should only be offerd to those with great understand of what they are being offerd...im sure other have their opinions of my reponsces but that is who i am ..take or leave it its me...

keindrea,
There is a learning curve to all aspects of knowledge, by definition. That you can accept you are learning is the biggest barrier most encounter; no harm, no foul. Peace.

Even as a hypothetical question, I still say that these things should be thought of. There are those who use their own Vampirism within their own community- why feed elsewhere when so many people without the skills but the ego to think they possess these skills and are protected? Isn’t the challenge sometimes part of the hunt?

We are discussing something that by its very nature is destructive. Seductive, alluring and powerful. Hmmm it all sound great right? What if you’re wrong? What if the knowledge you were given wasn’t complete, how would you know? It is very easy to romanticize the community.

But the fact remains that fire still burns.

Sevenn edit: "why feed elsewhere when so many people without the skills but the ego to think they possess these skills and are protected?" Excellent point, Sahahria.

indeed one is always learning i am to uderstand for i am endlessly learning more each moment of my eternity
lots of love to all...

I would take it instantly

to accept the gift is to lose ur soul, dude if i am gona b that powerful i think i'll make a deal with the devil first. keep my soul and have the power. mind u the devil will want his dues...............we'll working something out we're tight.

I would deffinately accept it. In a heart beat...

i would give or do anything to be a child of the night
i live for the night anyway and i enjoy the taste of blood i mean i seriously would give anything up even if it ment i had to be alone but i wouldnt think i would be i would find that one girl to be my dark lover you know

yea lesbian butterfly i agree i would give anything to be a child of the night if it meant being alone for the rest of my life and giving up all emotions for anyone ive ever loved i wouldnt be losing anything anyways...

i am glad to see you on here butterfly...kisses to you my dear..and thanks to all for your opinions..im glad so amny have stoped in...

i would gladly accept the dark power.

I would accept if offered. But I wouldn't going searching for it, though.

well im glad to be on here kisses you back:) and well yeah i mean i even dream about being a vampire sometimes and i dream of being killed by them sometime......but mostly turned but like i said in the other post i would do and give anything

i would take asap

I freakin' love you Sevenn!

I agree with Saharia, Images & Sevenn here, wholeheartedly.

If I was offered I would decline. Think about what you would really be taking on.
THINK.
Forget fluffly Ann Rice prose as much as I love her work.
There is no love, no romanticism, no chivalry, no beauty, no glory for the undead. Only the necessity to feed for survival in thier state. Be it Psy or other. (Fictionally speaking I suppose).

If I could be Lestat, weeeellll, I might take that offer. :)

the question we need to ask ourselves is are we ready to g through ALL the things that would encompass the the choice,think of poor Louis (interview with a vampire),all he went through to find and loose others,the joys and pains,are you strong enough to bear this,for myself,I'll take it,but that's just me

If we ignore the arbitrary "My vampirism is the only vampirism." stuff I'd be all over it. If an actual immortal being walked up to me and offered to make me one of their kind I'd take it in a flash. The rest is just details. If it were any other kind I'd turn it down. No offense to the awakened vamps and psy vamps here, but it's just not my thing.

I am very intrigued by this posting and have always thought about being in the position of accepting this or not.
Hmmmm....
Keindrea, are you offering?
:)

I will be waiting in the dark for you Keindrea....only for you >:)

some are not as fortunate to pick and choose....but given the opportunity...i would accept humbly...but maybe because I can't think outside of my comfort zone..

hehe i am hear are you ready?..lol
im always in the shadows..

I am always ready :) My comfort zone only has room for Keindrea though...I am extremely picky and await Keindrea to be my Sire :)

hey keindrea what about me?

I am a vampire. I accepted the dark gift. It was in my blood at birth and awakened at 15.

This is not a simple yes no question people. This is in a discussion board. If you want "the gift" private message your wish to whom you will. Also this is not a topic of "are you a vampire". The question posed was,

"How far would you go to be a vampire?"

THAT is the only thing that should be discussed in this thread. It is a good question that has merit. I am still waiting for some that have accepted this as their life to put forth WHY and how far they went. As there is much discussion that can stem from that.

If the rest of the silly nonsensical continues I will close this down.

ok well i would maybe have to agree here i was posting this to find others full opinions on this subject..i see a few have done so and this i appreciate..i wanted to know what your opinions were not recruiting and if there are questions i would welcome messages to me personaly as well..thanks to all who have shown their true opinions and for shareing with me your knowlage..

First off, AMEN to Images, Sevenn and Saharhia.

Hmmm not sure how to answer the question/topic of this thread, but to be 'realistic' and not "Hollywood" in answering...when I found out what I was - a psy vampire, there were three people I could turn to. I've had to hide myself to a husband (now ex) and to all of my family and coworkers and several other friends. Hiding what I am and not being able to talk and share so many thoughts and ideas and even my writings, is hard.

I would! That gift would be very good to have. Helps me seek out the paranormal more now than ever!~NFA

I wouldn't. I have no desire to live forever dispite the many pros I can think for it. I don't even want to live past 28. I think I'd go compleatly mad by 50.

Ihaave had the dark gift from birth and fully enjoy all it's merits

If i did not i'm sure i'd gladly accept especially knowing what i do already

But if one didn't know...........?

And Diego, You don't believe in any God, any higher power or being than yourself? Do you believe in cooincidence or that everything hasppens for a reason?

(I know, this is topic for another post)

You didn't answer the question. Just curious.

Depends on how far I HAD to go.

I Would give my soul for the gift . For what is a soul but a human ideal.Iwould view it as upgrading my life to a new and more intresting one. I dont Think that you would really lose your emotion they would probably just be modified to suit your new live. If I was offered the gift I would cherish it and embrace it for it would be my one turest wish

i would sell my soul to be a true undead vampire, although im not sure who i would sell it too, its been debated forever here on what a vampire is, and i believe undead is true mythically kind there, would be no point in wanting to be the other kind people claim to be...

I dont know that I would go that far for either type. I see the problems associated with each. In some aspects remaining human would be the lesser of the evils.

I would die a thousand deaths and give my soul to have the dark gift.It would be great to have no more feelings.To not care about anything anymore.

The 'dark gift'... well, it would have it's +, but it would also have definate drawbacks... I guess the question wouldn't necesarily be how far would you go to have it, but would it really be worth it in the long run... because if you watch Queen of the Damned, and listen to the opening scene, Lestat did not enjoy it for much... (ex: 'There is a time for all vampires where the idea of eternity becomes momentarily unbearible...' 'The wounds suffered from love and failed friendships don't heal like a humans', but seem to only gape larger...' he does rise again, but is he really happy? It's kind of like the whole 'love won't pay the rent' thing... but you have to look at it both ways also... no, love WON'T pay the rent, but money can't buy happiness either...

I guess personally I would have to be offered it before I would step forward and accept, or retract backwards and ignore.
-Queen

there are pros and cons.i dont want to live for thousands of years & not waking up in the morning.and then there is power and a whole new world.

i would stay mortal

I would love to live forever, and I have nothing wrong with feasting on a blood diet. But as to what I would do for it, I'm afriad I would have to sell my soul for other reasons than Vampirism.

-Lord P. D. Shadowloo

i would go to the ends of the earth to become a vamp, but then again how do you knhow im not already one of them...

It is not something you recieve... It is something you're born with...

I already enjoy the silence, night, and solitude for most of the time (okay I like company too but not to many maybe one mate) living forever a defenite wanted. I must say if givin the oportunity I would take it without a second breath, then again since the sun urts my skin and I can't, I still look the same as 10 years ago and do feel my suroundings more then most of poeple can even began to sens, so tell me could that be a tiny itsi bitsy weird? Maybe I am already givin a chance?