Vampires do exist.We live.We breathe.What are we but creatures of the night.Predators on the human race.We are nothing like our Hollywood or literary brethren.We have been around since the begin of mankind.I can not tell you how many of us there are only that we exist.It is not a life I would choose but what vampire has a choice.We are simple creatures living only to feed and to co-exist with mankind but have no fear we will not harm you.It is not exceptable to harm a human in today's vampire world.We follow rules societies rules. our lives are rules by instinct.We are a misunderstood creature.We are what we are and we do exist.
*Bows with deepest respect*My deare Lady Ayra, if I may...
I wrote the following declaration, originally in 2005 and then e-published/ posted it in 2006 in my group "
Knights of Independent Darkness".
Vampyre Declaration of IndependenceDéclaration de vampire de l'indépendance
Vampire-Unabhängigkeitserklärung
Dichiarazione del vampire di indipendenza
Declaración del vampiro de la independencia
I _________________________________(a.k.a ) hereby subscribe to this declaration of rights and strictures; I claim the right to be known as a Human Living Vampyre.(Hereafter referred to as HLV)
I make this declaration of my own free will and; in due consideration of article 2 of this document, consider myself bound by no laws, canons, regulations or commands of any other individual or organisation.
I AM an “Independent Vampyre” (hereafter referred to as IV) and claim the right to self-determination within the terms of this declaration.
Dated this_____________________ day of ________________ in the year _____________
Of Secrecy and Revelation –
LET GOOD CONSCIENCE BE MY GUIDE.
As an IV I reserve the right to speak, as I will, about the life and knowledge of Human Living
Vampyres. I am not bound by any governance of secrecy regarding the matter and I reserve the right to speak, and write, my opinions as I see fit. When I do so I speak ONLY for myself. I will not reveal any private or personal information about any other HLV without their express, written permission. I shall practice common courtesy and respect within the terms of this declaration.
Honouring the Laws of Human Society –
RESPECT THE LAWS OF NON-VAMPYRE SOCIETY.
As an IV I make the choice to follow and honour the laws of the non-vampyre world. I will NOT,
as an IV, cause either deliberate harm nor injury to any in the course of my HLV life. I will be socially responsible in that, should I find myself in disagreement with the laws of the country in which I reside, I will seek to have the laws amended by peaceful negotiation, means and methods.
I hereby give an undertaking to not cause injury or harm to another for the purposes of “feeding”, except where, that other person is an adult; of legal age, and a consenting partner being fully aware of my nature. (i.e. A donor or Swan)
Honouring the Vampyre Way –
DO NOT PERMIT YOUR VAMPYRE NATURE TO CONSUME YOU.
I reserve the right to hunt, as a Vampyre should. I WILL conduct myself, in this area, with careful consideration of the rights of others as deigned by the laws of human society. At all times I will show the proper respect for the object of my hunt. I will operate; AT ALL TIMES, with due care and attention and in consideration of articles 2,4 and 5 of this document. I will uphold the rights and freedoms of all “kin” to live as they will within the bounds of decency and honesty.
Responsibility for Minors, Education and Enlightenment –
PROTECT AND HONOUR THOSE OF YOUNG AGE, BE THEY VAMPYRE OR NOT.
I will honour the right of mundane and vampyre born minors to remain innocent of matters pertaining to the life of a HLV. I recognise, and will respect, their right, to establish a skeptical; materialistic, objective and rational foundation in the mundane world before they are exposed to any information about HLV’s, in so far as such exposure is not necessary for their safety from indiscriminate predators.
I will, in so far as it is within my power and opportunity, PROTECT all minors from malevolent influence at all times.
EDUCATE AND ENLIGHTEN THOSE NOT OF VAMPYRE NATURE.
In so far as it is within my power, and opportunity, I will seek to educate and enlighten those of non-vampyre nature to the ways and purposes of HLV’s; and Vampyre society in general. I will do this so as to dispel any fear or misconceptions that they may hold, or any misrepresentations they have heard or read.
Deportment –
I WILL RESPECT THE RIGHTS OF EVERY INDIVIDUAL TO THEIR OWN WAYS AND BELIEFS.
I subscribe to the moral codes of civilised existence; I subscribe to common precepts of polite discourse and deportment. These are concepts, which I will strive to observe and maintain. If I have a problem with another HLV, house or “family” it will be resolved privately and civilly. I will make every effort in this area in order to act as a civilised, and empowered, HLV.
Allegiance and Loyalty -
MY FIRST ALLEGIANCE AND LOYALTY IS TO MYSELF, MY BIOLOGICAL AND EXTENDED FAMILY.
With due consideration of article 2 of this document, I am NOT bound by the ordinances, rules, covenants or strictures of any other person or organisation. My personal loyalties are mine to bestow, by my choice alone, upon others AS I SEE FIT. I submit to NO DOMINION by another HLV and will zealously defend the rights of all other HLV’s to the same freedom.
© Knights of Independent Darkness 2006
Recall, if you will…"Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, to assure the survival and success of liberty."
~ John Fitzgerald Kennedy ~
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