The Vampyric Codex is a set of guidelines that anyone in the Vampire
Community can use. The Vampyric Codex was written by the members of the
Vampire Corner in (MMIII.) You can find the original at
www.vampirecorner.com.
I. Ideals on Vampirism
Being a vampire is not just about feeding upon energy. That is what we
do,
but not necessarily what we are. We are about being different and
accepting
that difference as something that empowers us and makes us unique. We
are
about celebrating life as a whole. Our lives should be lived as a
message to
the world about the beauty of accepting the whole self, of living
without
guilt and without shame, and celebrating the unique and beautiful
essence of
every single soul.
II. Safety when dealing with Vampirism
Feed in private. If you are a sanguine make certain that your donors
will be
discrete about what happens between you. Donors who create rumors and
gossip
about us are more harm than they're worth. If you engage in
blood-letting,
put safety and caution above all other things. Blood-born diseases are
a
very real thing, and we cannot risk endangering others or ourselves
through
irresponsibility. Never overindulge or get careless. The safety of the
entire community rests upon each member's caution.
III. The Vampiric Family
We are, all of us, a family, and like all families; various members
will not
always get along. However, respect the greater community when having
your
disputes. Do not let your individual problems bring emotional strife to
the
family as a whole. Settle your differences quietly among one another,
only
seeking out an elder's aid in mediation when no other solution seems
possible. Never bring your private disputes into public places and
never
draw other family members into the issue by forcing them to take sides.
IV. Vampiric Diversity
Everyone is different and unique. Respect everyone's personal views on
everything. We cannot let petty differences of ideology prevent us from
maintaining a unified community. Our diversity is our strength. Let our
differences in viewpoint enrich us but never divide us amongst
ourselves.
V. Discretion among vampirics
Vampirism is a true condition that should never be shown to those that
one
knows for certain will not understand.
VI. Controlling Vampirism
Never indulge in pointless violence. Never bring willful harm to those
who
sustain you. Never feed only for the sake of feeding, and never give
over to
mindless bloodlust. We are not monsters: we are capable of rational
thought
and self-control.
VII. Elders
There are certain members of our community who have established
themselves
as just and responsible leaders. These are the people who helped
establish
local communities, who organize havens, and who work to coordinate the
networking of our culture. While their word does not have to be law,
they
should nevertheless be respected. They have greater experience than
many
others, and usually greater wisdom. Seek these elders out to settle
your
disputes, to give you guidance and instruction, and to help you
establish
yourself in the local community.Appreciate the elders for all they have
given you: if it were not for their dedication, the community would not
exist as it does now.
VIII. Donors
We cannot be other than what we are, but it is the donors who mostly
sustain
our nature. For this service, they should be respected. Never mistreat
your
donors, physically or emotionally. They are not to be manipulated or
leeched
off of for more than what they freely offer. Never take them for
granted.
Appreciate them for the companionship and acceptance which they offer
us,
which so many others would refuse. This above all: appreciate the gift
of
their life. That communion is sacred. Never fail to treat it as such.
IX. Vampiric Havens
Our havens are safe places where everyone in the community can come to
socialize. We should respect the patrons of these places as we should
also
respect the owners of the establishments and always be discrete in our
behavior. We should never bring private disputes into a haven. We
should
never initiate violence in a haven.
X. Vampiric Territories
The community is extensive and diverse. Every city has a different way
of
doing things, and a different hierarchy of rule. Learn who is who so
that
you can use the rule of Discretion. Once this rule of Discretion has
been
applied adapt to your surroundings and learn from the other local
vampirics
there.
XI. Responsibility of the Vampire
Apply the rule of Discretion to make certain that those you choose to
associate with are mature enough to understand the vampiric condition.
Make
certain that they understand our ways. You could be responsible for
their
actions and their behavior in the community.
XII. Leadership among Vampires
When you choose to take a position of authority in the community,
remember
that you do not lead for yourself alone. Leadership is a
responsibility, not
a privilege. A good leader must set an example for everyone through his
actions and behavior. His motives should be selfless and pure, and he
should
put the interests of the whole community before his own. The best
leaders
are those who serve to better the community and whose person and
behavior
gives no one even, those outside of the community, a reason to
criticize
them. They must strive to be above reproach.
XIII. Lifestyle of the Vampire
Live your life as an example to others in the community.
