Greetings Vampyres and attendees of WGT…. I will be fanging at the Dark Affair Leipzig May 26-29 2023. This weekend I will not be in Agra Hall, but I will be in the tent of the Dark Affair Market. Gartenhalle Karlsruhe Festplatz 76137 Karlsruhe with international fetish model Dani Divine.
10 Things You / We can DO to Improve the Vampyre Culture
My mission vision for the VC (Vampyre Culture) is apart of the “Great Work” and it is something which is at the foundations why I wrote the Black Veils Master Vampyre Edition. The my goal is to inspire, challenge and set and example through my businesses including the Endless Night Vampire Ball events. Everyone should strive for personal nobility, everyone should strive empower their own internal King or Queen. I have seen the Vampire Mythos has evolved and we are entering a vampiric age we beyond anything of the past. It is our duty to embrace and take this opportunity, lets not miss the chance.
So here are 10 things which I suggest individuals do to take action to improve Vampyre Culture beyond just partying and spending all day online in Vampire’s “Game of Fangs” politics. I forewarn this Great Work will take focus, hard work, creativity, action and effort.
With so much talk on the concept of improving of the Vampyre Community we must start with Culture. Culture is an important part of evolution of the unity of any community. People talk about Unity, but they don’t know where to truly start is in the individual. Unity is a desire to get along in harmony and the Vampyre is an evolved being, we are the forerunners of many trends and the keepers of lost traditions and ideas. Focus your energy on the beauty and majesty of the vampire archetype.
1. Music - Listen to classics, educate yourself on lyrics or support a band talking about Vampire Culture. Music vibrates and moves the very building blocks of the universe.
2. Dance - Be it ballroom, the waltz, ballet, gothic / industrial, asian geisha dances, etc. are a powerful energetic and creative focus.
3. Martial Arts - can bring forth discipline and focus, provide training for self defense and explore a philosophy of chivalry and honour.
4. Education - The BDSM and Pagan communities have workshops, courses, classes, etc. on a a variety of subjects of interest. Do courses, presentations, classes on Yoga, reiki, Vampire Mythology, Ancient cultures, dance, etc.
5. Write - a book, poem, song or article on a subject to inspire, educate and challenge the modern VC.
6. Gastronomy - eat and drink together, cook, host a dinner party. Food and cooking together at the same table is a powerful cultural tool of unifying the VC. When in another halo explore the local cuisine.
7. Visit / Travel / Explore - YES BE A TOURIST. Get to know the local monuments, food, history, culture, historical and sites of interest. Do it with other local vampires.
8. Communion - Do energy communions together, hold hands, breath and meditate, cleanse, center and ground.
9. Talk - Communication is key, don’t focus on differences, focus on common things of interest like music, food, humour, your favorite TV show or films, etc.
10. Craft - make things, create be it a new corset, pair of fangs, crafted piece of wood or a beautiful painting. Crafting its good for the soul, Current and brings good focused energy.
So lets begin…
The Modern Vampire Mythos
Excerpt of the Black Veils Master Vampyre 888 Edition
The Modern Vampire Mythos is defined in Black Veils as the collective impact of all of the legends, film, literature, fantasy and mythology related to the vampire from all time periods. From ancient times almost every culture has included some sort of vampiric mythological figure in their superstitions and lore, ranging from the Lilitu demons of ancient Sumerian and Jewish myths, the Incubi / Succubi of Medieval folklore, the faerie like Baobhan Sith of the Scottish Highlands, the Strigoi of Romania, the bloodthirsty Gods of Central and South America and the ghoulish predators of Asia and Africa.
These past legends have collectively given rise to our own modern vampire mythos. One can say that this modern mythos began with the Romantic Movement literary work of author John William Polidori; the short story “The Vampyre” published on April 1st, 1819, featuring the suave British nobleman vampire character Lord Ruthvan. This more modern view of the vampire was expanded upon in Victorian literature works such as the lurid serialized penny dreadful Varney the Vampire (1845-7) and the gothic horror of Carmilla (1871). Then all radically changed with the publication of Bram Stoker’s Dracula in 1897, and from there the Modern Vampire Mythos exploded into mainstream culture in a very refined manner.
The Vampire Mythos was truly defined and evolved in 20th century though thousands of incarnations in film, television, literature, role-playing games (RPGs), video games, merchandise and even spawned an entire Vampyre lifestyle subculture. The biggest influences of the past 100 years on the Vampire Mythos, aside from Dracula (in films from 1931, 1958, 1979 and 1992), include Barnabas Collins from the gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows (1966-71), Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles novels (Interview with the Vampire published in 1975) and the tabletop role-playing game Vampire: The Masquerade (released in 1991). All of these interpretations have influenced and illustrated what a modern Vampyre can be; that is regal, aristocratic, angelic anti-hero, who is immortal, powerful and highly social yet extremely independent. The Vampyre is a powerful being that many of us wish to become. We can see them reflected in our own primal desires and a as monster that we can relate to, and many times sympathize with.
This is the modern 21st century Modern Vampire Mythos and its spirit is the Vampyre Current.
Permanent Fangs by Eternal Fangs
Many people have asked where Dani Divine and Alley Kat got their permanent fangs. The Eternal Fangs are done by a Dr. Hayk and are perm while the Sabretooth SFX caps are done by Father Sebastiaan.
Lavita Dental Spa: Hayk Arakelyan, DDS Dentist in Los Angeles, California (323) 648-0001 ~ Say Father Sebastiaan sent you. $1200 per pair
Are the fangs actually done by a real dentist?
Yes they are installed by Dr. Hayk Arakelyan, DDS with offices at 6333 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048. What is the difference between these fangs and ones made by a fang smith?
Eternal Fangs are caps permanently glued onto your teeth by a licensed dentist. Fangs usually made by fangsmiths such as Father Sebastiaan are acrylic caps that click on over your teeth. A fang smith cannot change your mouth structure or do any permanent work as they are not a licensed dentist.
Are these really permanent?
Yes they are absolutely permanent and will last a lifetime guaranteed by our dentist or you get free replacements.
Do I need to go to LA to get my Eternal Fangs?
Yes, our dental office is located in Beverly Hills and requires you to come to LA and have the teeth done in person.
What are the fangs made of?
The caps are zirconia 3D printed caps made in a professional dental laboratory.
How long does it take?
Usually two days. One Day for prep and the second for installation.
Do you remove my own teeth?
No they are laminants which cover slightly modified teeth in most cases.
How old do I have to be?
You must be at least legal age of majority at 18 years of age.
How much do they cost?
The price for the basic pair of classic Eternal Fangs is $1200.
How did I coin the term Black Swan?
In 1997 I coined a term called Black Swan for my partner Lucianna at the time. She wanted to participate in the vampire world but didn’t identify as a full Vampire. So I came up with the term which was originally “My Swan” out to respect for her instead of calling her a ghoul or familiar. So here is the Black Veil as presented in the book Black Veils: The Vampire Lexicon.
Black Swans
Within the Veils, “Black Swans” are non-Vampire individuals who are intimately knowledgeable about the Black Veils and are friendly allies to their vampire friends. They are often involved in the Vampire subculture and associated with a Vampire, and can be friends, donors, dayside family members, lovers, or even potential Vampires yet to be awakened. The term Black Swan was coined at the New York City (Gotham Halo) Vampire nightclub Long Black Veil in 1997, for those who would bring their friends, parents, siblings, and lovers to the club.
One misconception within the Vampire World is that all Black Swans are donors. This is certainly very common, but it is not always the case. Many are even lifestyle Vampires who wear fangs, dress up, and know a great deal about the Vampire culture, philosophy, and traditions.. Often Black Swans are practicing the dayside elements of the Vampire lifestyle known as “lifestylers.”
In contrast to Black Swans are “White Swans’ who are against the Vampire lifestyle to varying degrees ranging from very hostile to just annoying. These individuals can range from a girlfriend, friend, sibling or parent who strongly mocks or dislikes the Vampire lifestyle. They often will say things like, ìWhy are you wearing fangs?î or ìYou are really only living in a fantasy world, so stop it.î
Black Swans are to be treasured by Vampires and are strong allies. Treat them well and with respect, they are not pets but individuals with open minds and often resonate strongly with the Current and Vampire World. Even though the term originated at Long Black Veil it has become used by the Vampire Community throughout the world.
I am a Chaos Magician and what does that mean?
I am a Vampire and proud chaos magician, here is the Black Veil from my forthcoming book BLACK VEILS MASTER VAMPYRE EDITION due out September 1st 2020.
Black Veil of Chaos Magick:
By nature many Black Veiled Vampires are Chaos Magickians, following the maxim stated by Peter J. Carroll, one of the founding fathers of Chaos Magick: “belief is a tool.” In effect, the Chaos Magickian sees belief as an active form of energy that can be manipulated by agreement and will, as in Vampire Sorcery. Since Black Veil Vampires, through Zhep’r / Xepher, begin to focus on tangible results first, belief and faith become tools instead of than points of reality.
Therefore, advanced Vampires can work through the foundations of Chaos Magick, combined with practice, skill and discipline, to begin to use these techniques for dream walking and shaping their own reality around them in accordance with their will. Additionally, Chaos Magick can easily be used to facilitate “pop culture magick”, dealing with thought-forms such as manipulating egregores and belief flows in our common cultural consciousness. Many elements of Chaos Magick include sex, satire, artwork, Taosim, Discordianism, Tantra, sigil work, and work with the Greek Goddess of chaos, Eris. The main orders that focus on the study of Chaos Magick are Illuminates of Thanateros (IOT), and singer Genesis P-Orridge’s Thee Temple ov Psychick Youth (TOPY).
The accepted symbol of Chaos Magick is the eight-pointed star or “Banner of Chaos” from the fantasy novels of British writer Michael Moorcock. The most notable feature of Chaos Magick is the ability to “paradigm shift,” which is the magician’s ability to shift belief systems and interact with a variety of magical, spiritual, and philosophical. Chaos Magickians also utilize spontaneously created deities, rituals, and practices; this is the same process that gave birth to the Pulses and the Current.
One of original Black Veils: The Bloodbath Liquor
The Bloodbath is a cocktail that is the staple of the Vampire Culture around the world, with reports of it being made in South America, Siberia, Japan, and Australia. The Bloodbath is an original Black Veil, but few know it’s true history. It was created by Alchemistress Ambrosia of the Sabretooth Clan as the staple drink of the Legendary Vampire Club “Long Black Veil” in Gotham Halo (NYC) and Endless Night Vampire Ball events.
This drink was such a favorite of many of the Black Veiled Vampires and guests of LBV over the years that they would empty bar stocks in one evening. Many Black Veil Vampires recall the old days at LBV with dozens of Victorian and leather clad Gents and Witches standing around slowly sipping from wine glasses of Bloodbaths them in the Versailles room of MOTHER.
The Bloodbath is traditionally made with 1/3 chambord liquor, 1/3 cranberry juice and 1/3 red wine (preferably Cabernet), then put on ice, shaken like a Martini, and served in a chilled wine glass. There have been many variations, such as the New Orleans Bloodbath, which uses a hint of rum, or other versions which add grenadine, spices, or to share a Bloodbath with another Vampire is a great pleasure, especially while at a Vampire Ball, meetup, haven, or moot.
