Thoughts of a Vampyre
Fair day to everyone.
By the time this is posted I will have retired to my daily rest. Kaithlin will be posting my message, as she most often does since I am generally too busy during my nightly duties. I have given much thought to what I would say this day and decided to attempt to answer many of your e-mails at once.
As many of you already know I'm many things; among them a Master of my Kind. To the newer visitors to this blog; I am the Vampyre Garth, an Ancient who has been around for a very long time. Some of you believe in the existence of my Kind while others prefer to believe we are no more than figments of myth and lore. So be it, however you choose to think. What matters most to me is that believers understand the nature of the Kind; that all of us aren't alike in our desires and behaviors.
True, many of my Kind are deadly predators but as time goes on that is changing. Others, like me, are no threat to Outsiders and other Kinds, without just cause. While we don't live by the laws of your Kind, we do respect them as best we can. Thus, you might understand that we defend ourselves according to our laws. The right to survive belongs to all who walk this earth but there are those who have taken it upon themselves to decide who is worthy of living and who isn't. According to the Mortals' law, where is the justice in that?
Our differences, both physical and inherent, instill fear (and most often, jealousy) in Outsiders, and that fear is what drives those who hunt us down and attempt to destroy us. Those of you who inquire as to why we don't attempt to make peace with Human Kind have no real concept of the difficulty such an attempt entails. That is why I, and others like me, are careful to consider all circumstances before we trust our safety to others. People like Dream Teller and her colleagues are few and far between; people who care and work tirelessly to bring about acceptance of all Kinds.
Just in the last two decades have we been able to achieve a modicum of peace among differing Kinds so that Vampyres and Werewolves, once mortal enemies, are able to co-exist. It is our hope that one day, all will come to accept one another. But the most difficult task of all has been to coax Human Beings to the table of peace. Aye, and the reason for that? Because your Kind fear us for our extraordinary abilities. Many Outsiders have certain of those abilities but, sadly, because they are taught that such is of evil origin those abilities remain dormant. Did you ever wonder why we tag you as Outsiders? Simple, that; because you remain outside the realm of all that is possible. Your understanding remains limited; shut down by your misunderstanding connected to Christianity.
As some of you already know, we have Christians among us; some of high standing, who have come to understand that we are all created for a purpose and all are deserving of a safe existence. I, myself, have Christian values and I attend Christmas Eve mass at midnight; a special, yearly vigil that never fails to instill in me a sense of peace. For was not the Christ Child born to rid all of us of our sins. I won't go into a debate on that matter, though I have done and have left Christians of high authority without the ability to explain that their God of forgiveness would turn His back on any soul.
Ah, and we reach that; the belief that Vampyres and other Kinds outside humanity have no souls. Can you prove that? Can you see the soul or the lack there of? OR are you one of those who spins your own interpretation from the Bible? That is an argument that will never be won nor proven until the final judgement and this world is no more. But in my heart I know I have a soul, else I would be no more than the maniacal beast many of you brand me. But I am not that. I use my gifts for good and worthy cause, protect those innocents who can't fend for themselves against any who would harm them, and yes, I give thanks for all my blessings. And there are many, come to me down through the ages.
Truth of the matter is, I'm far better off than the majority of you, for I neither expect nor demand things I wasn't meant to have. There was a time, in my early years, when bitterness drove me to take what I wanted and to turn my back on those in need. But I was blessed with the time to learn and understand that my fate was dealt me for a purpose. Once I set about discovering that purpose (it took me a while) I learned to live rather than exist; to give (even if anonymously) rather than take); to offer rather than demand, and I learned to temper expectations so they were no longer out of reason.
I have done much with this existence, used my vast knowledge to teach; put my fortunes to good use; and once I landed in the place where I now am in life, I am honored to have many trustworthy friends and allies. But the center of my existence is the beautiful blessing given me in the form of the woman whom was entrusted me; my wife and partner, Jessica. Some have called it blasphemous; the beast who took the Witch to his heart, the lovely mortal. Call it what you will, for no one I know has ever known the true happiness and contentment Jessie-girl and I share. So you see, Mortals and Immortals can come together in respect, loyalty, and caring.
I have a question for you: Why would you frown upon the likes of me, and other Kinds different from yourselves when those of your own are in the process of looking to clone themselves; when many of your Kind use their powerful companies to destroy you with with emissions that poision the earth and her waterways; when the more fortunate steal all that the working class has worked hard to amass; when some of your Kind preys upon its own innocent children... Need I say more? I suppose it is easier to hate what one doesn't understand and attempt to destroy it than to turn on one's own Kind, irregardless of what one's own has done.
For myself, I have learned the value of looking ahead, of setting goals that benefit others besides myself, and of doing what needs doing for those who often don't even realize they are in imminent danger. I have been called both saint and sinner and I assure you I have never traversed the realm of a saint. Sinned I have, but I spend every evening of my existence finding ways to atone for past mistakes. Like it or not, I believe in God and I know I wouldn't be here today without His having a hand in it.
So, I offer you this; take it as you will, or ignore it. Before you callously judge another, shun another for your perception of wrong-doing, perhaps you should take the time to look beyond the quick and easy, what is right before your eyes. Lose the idea that you are above reproach and that others can't meet your standards and therefore aren't worthy of your friendship, otherwise, you just might find yourself in a place where others will judge you. Don't think so? The one thing I have faith in is that each and every one of us, of all Kinds, will come to a final judgement for which our past lives will be exposed and dealt with, accordingly. And it is that for which I seek to make reparation and win salvation. Whether I die at the hand of some unworthy opponent, or for just cause, I seek only to do what is right and good during the rest of my existence. And you?
Sincerely, Garth
By the time this is posted I will have retired to my daily rest. Kaithlin will be posting my message, as she most often does since I am generally too busy during my nightly duties. I have given much thought to what I would say this day and decided to attempt to answer many of your e-mails at once.
As many of you already know I'm many things; among them a Master of my Kind. To the newer visitors to this blog; I am the Vampyre Garth, an Ancient who has been around for a very long time. Some of you believe in the existence of my Kind while others prefer to believe we are no more than figments of myth and lore. So be it, however you choose to think. What matters most to me is that believers understand the nature of the Kind; that all of us aren't alike in our desires and behaviors.
True, many of my Kind are deadly predators but as time goes on that is changing. Others, like me, are no threat to Outsiders and other Kinds, without just cause. While we don't live by the laws of your Kind, we do respect them as best we can. Thus, you might understand that we defend ourselves according to our laws. The right to survive belongs to all who walk this earth but there are those who have taken it upon themselves to decide who is worthy of living and who isn't. According to the Mortals' law, where is the justice in that?
Our differences, both physical and inherent, instill fear (and most often, jealousy) in Outsiders, and that fear is what drives those who hunt us down and attempt to destroy us. Those of you who inquire as to why we don't attempt to make peace with Human Kind have no real concept of the difficulty such an attempt entails. That is why I, and others like me, are careful to consider all circumstances before we trust our safety to others. People like Dream Teller and her colleagues are few and far between; people who care and work tirelessly to bring about acceptance of all Kinds.
Just in the last two decades have we been able to achieve a modicum of peace among differing Kinds so that Vampyres and Werewolves, once mortal enemies, are able to co-exist. It is our hope that one day, all will come to accept one another. But the most difficult task of all has been to coax Human Beings to the table of peace. Aye, and the reason for that? Because your Kind fear us for our extraordinary abilities. Many Outsiders have certain of those abilities but, sadly, because they are taught that such is of evil origin those abilities remain dormant. Did you ever wonder why we tag you as Outsiders? Simple, that; because you remain outside the realm of all that is possible. Your understanding remains limited; shut down by your misunderstanding connected to Christianity.
As some of you already know, we have Christians among us; some of high standing, who have come to understand that we are all created for a purpose and all are deserving of a safe existence. I, myself, have Christian values and I attend Christmas Eve mass at midnight; a special, yearly vigil that never fails to instill in me a sense of peace. For was not the Christ Child born to rid all of us of our sins. I won't go into a debate on that matter, though I have done and have left Christians of high authority without the ability to explain that their God of forgiveness would turn His back on any soul.
Ah, and we reach that; the belief that Vampyres and other Kinds outside humanity have no souls. Can you prove that? Can you see the soul or the lack there of? OR are you one of those who spins your own interpretation from the Bible? That is an argument that will never be won nor proven until the final judgement and this world is no more. But in my heart I know I have a soul, else I would be no more than the maniacal beast many of you brand me. But I am not that. I use my gifts for good and worthy cause, protect those innocents who can't fend for themselves against any who would harm them, and yes, I give thanks for all my blessings. And there are many, come to me down through the ages.
Truth of the matter is, I'm far better off than the majority of you, for I neither expect nor demand things I wasn't meant to have. There was a time, in my early years, when bitterness drove me to take what I wanted and to turn my back on those in need. But I was blessed with the time to learn and understand that my fate was dealt me for a purpose. Once I set about discovering that purpose (it took me a while) I learned to live rather than exist; to give (even if anonymously) rather than take); to offer rather than demand, and I learned to temper expectations so they were no longer out of reason.
I have done much with this existence, used my vast knowledge to teach; put my fortunes to good use; and once I landed in the place where I now am in life, I am honored to have many trustworthy friends and allies. But the center of my existence is the beautiful blessing given me in the form of the woman whom was entrusted me; my wife and partner, Jessica. Some have called it blasphemous; the beast who took the Witch to his heart, the lovely mortal. Call it what you will, for no one I know has ever known the true happiness and contentment Jessie-girl and I share. So you see, Mortals and Immortals can come together in respect, loyalty, and caring.
I have a question for you: Why would you frown upon the likes of me, and other Kinds different from yourselves when those of your own are in the process of looking to clone themselves; when many of your Kind use their powerful companies to destroy you with with emissions that poision the earth and her waterways; when the more fortunate steal all that the working class has worked hard to amass; when some of your Kind preys upon its own innocent children... Need I say more? I suppose it is easier to hate what one doesn't understand and attempt to destroy it than to turn on one's own Kind, irregardless of what one's own has done.
For myself, I have learned the value of looking ahead, of setting goals that benefit others besides myself, and of doing what needs doing for those who often don't even realize they are in imminent danger. I have been called both saint and sinner and I assure you I have never traversed the realm of a saint. Sinned I have, but I spend every evening of my existence finding ways to atone for past mistakes. Like it or not, I believe in God and I know I wouldn't be here today without His having a hand in it.
So, I offer you this; take it as you will, or ignore it. Before you callously judge another, shun another for your perception of wrong-doing, perhaps you should take the time to look beyond the quick and easy, what is right before your eyes. Lose the idea that you are above reproach and that others can't meet your standards and therefore aren't worthy of your friendship, otherwise, you just might find yourself in a place where others will judge you. Don't think so? The one thing I have faith in is that each and every one of us, of all Kinds, will come to a final judgement for which our past lives will be exposed and dealt with, accordingly. And it is that for which I seek to make reparation and win salvation. Whether I die at the hand of some unworthy opponent, or for just cause, I seek only to do what is right and good during the rest of my existence. And you?
Sincerely, Garth
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