Greetings all..This month, I have Akasha Knyghte as my guest..She is the owner of the Vampyre Society, an organisation which has many subgroups that deal with many of the diverse aspects of vampirism..Her organisation can be found on http://www.vampyresociety.org/

Silver: Greetings Akasha :o) Nice to see you here again :o)

Akasha: Hi Silver...It's nice to be back. :)

Silver: Just for those who have not yet made your acquaintance, would you mind just introducing yourself?

Akasha: Sure thing..I'm Akasha Knyghte.. I own the Vampyre Society...However, I don't run it by myself. I'm a Sang/empathic vampyre and a member of the Vampire Church. I'm also a mom of two of the most evil kids in existence *laughs*

Silver: Ahh no.. I believe my 3 brats take the trophy there :o) Ok kewl so you are involved in two houses..But you also have little side projects too, right?

Akasha: Yes. We have several subgroups. They are support groups. And we have two groups that are 'classes' (one on witchcraft and one for vampyre history)..

Silver: Ok, I wanted to sort of discuss these other groups if we could..

Akasha: That's fine with me. Where would you like to start? :)

Silver: I know you have one that deals with those who self-harm..Is this behaviour, in your opinion, somehow connected, whether loosely or a bit more involved than that, with their vampirism? And if so, what part of their vampirism would cause them to behave in such a way?

Akasha: I don't feel that the cutting is tied in with vampyrism. I've learned over the course of this past year that the majority of people who harm themselves, do so as a release...There are vampyres who cut, but from what I've learned it's for the same reasons as non-vampyres...a release.

Silver: You know alot more about it than I do, but I am interested because we have ALOT who come our way that engage in this behaviour

Akasha: I know. And it is alarming to see the number of SI's out there..

Silver: SI?

Akasha: Self Injurers *s*

Silver: Ok..Yes it is.. I often wonder what it is that causes this that someone could get to the point where they feel the need to do this.

Akasha: Most often, it's caused by some sort of trauma in a persons life. It could be anything from abuse to eating disorders.

Silver: Have you noticed that vampires in general seem to all be suffering from O/C disorders? Many have eating and/or cutting disorders.. It's almost like the two are tied in somehow and I am wondering if we break the tie on one, if the other will follow suit?

Akasha: It may...But then, it could also make things worse. It's a really fine line between the two.

Silver: I noticed that... Something else that I have been thinking of recently.. And that is the ratio of those who believe they are sanguine vampires that are also suffering from either A.D.D. or A.D.H.D.

Akasha: We have three groups that are closely tied to one another...Some of the members belong to all three...Some don't..That's true...I've seen a large number in that area as well.

Silver: Do you think this exists in just the sangs or do you find there is a general balance with equal proportions of sangs, psi's, and empaths? I'm thinking this could account for some who have irrational behaviour at times, or even uncontrolled behaviour..That maybe it is not so much to do with their vampirism as it is one of these other two conditions and somehow maybe the vampiric needs tend to cause it to trigger more..Just a thought..

Akasha: I feel that empaths suffer from these disorders the most because I've noticed that a lot of empaths say that they can't control the feedings...Meaning that they go into overload and then they're on an emotional rollercoaster... If that makes sense...It's hard to explain but those who can't control it pull in emotions of people who are going through a series of emotions...This is, in my opinion, a shock to their system..They have no controlled outlet, so it effects them...

Silver: Ok yes it does, but then, I am an empath and its true, sometimes things do become a bit out there, or as you say, like being on a rollercoaster but it also has alot to do I think with your current situation and current mind frame too I think.. For example, I am not currently going though any depressed moments.. Things are fairly decent for me, so the ride is fairly constant.. But yes I know what you're saying, and no doubt many here relate..

Akasha: I'm an empath also. I go through massive rollercoaster rides daily...But then, I have two kids who are emotionally challenged and I have no way to escape them *g*

Silver: Well, I also know what that is like, having two that exhibit vampiric tendencies, so I watch them do their thing.. I watch my son go through the measures daily.. It becomes difficult at times.. He goes out of his way to wind other kids up, so that he has something viable to work with, and then he literally bounces off the walls..

Akasha: I feel that a lot of vampyres, mainly empaths, go through a lot of mental and emotional issues.

Silver: Sometimes.. Ok.. It's been about a year since we last had a good chat.. What has changed since then?

Akasha: Hmmm...That's a good question.. Those who visit the Vampyre Society site will see that, since last year, we added new stories that relate to vampyres...Some are far fetched and hard to believe, but they happened so they were added...The youth support e-list is now an actual group...We decided to give them their own responsibilities...To see how they handle having a 'house' type setting to work with..

Silver: Is this for the younger ones, then is it?

Akasha: Yes. You have to be 'under' the age of 17 to join them...

Silver: Do you run into any legal probs by doing this? Or is it run for the young ones, BY the young ones so you waive the legal disclaimer?

Akasha: There is only one adult moderator/council member...That would be me *s* This is done just in case there are any problems that arise..They know that if there is a situation that they can't handle, the VS Council will take over...

Silver: Right ok..

Akasha: As for the legal stipulations...That's why the age limit is 10-17.

Silver: Wow 10.. Now, what is this group about? Is this the self-harm or is it just baby vamps so to speak?

Akasha: I know, it's young...But, I've had 8 and 9 year olds send, what we call, Letters of Intent, to join...And they don't fully understand what a vampyre is... They are strictly 'baby vamps' *s*...We can't, legally, discuss with them any emotional/mental problems..

Silver: Ok so this is actually kind of a kewl idea..

Akasha: We can't, legally, discuss their emotional/mental problems because we can't give advice...In case something happens...

Silver: Right.. Just taking sort of a different turn here..Why do you think some houses feel they need to represent some kind of tradition, when vampirism is a condition, and truly has no tradition?

Akasha: You know, I'm not sure. I know that vampyrism has a history, but none of us knows what it is. So, I don't feel that we should 'impose' what we "think" is our history.. Just accept it for what it is and go on with life...That's my motto.

Silver: Ok good call :o) One thing I have seen alot of, are people trying to combine vampirism with their beliefs..Why do you suppose they do this? I mean, how do they come to the conclusion that the two topics could actually be combined?

Akasha: Well, if you want my personal opinion, it's an ego trip. It gives one person the right to say that they're the 'leader' because this is what they believe and that's how it's supposed to be. Which, as we both know, is wrong...

Silver:Yes, but others do not see it as being wrong to mix the two..

Akasha: I know, and there's not really a whole lot that can be done to change their minds.. I figure eventually, people will see through their veil and realize that there is no true belief system to vampyrism.

Silver: Do you feel that some of the houses out there that promote vampirism in ways other than what it truly is, might be responsible for these other misconceptions, like the belief system thing, for example?

Akasha: Oh, don't get me started *laughs*

Silver: :o) I realise that one is a tricky path..

Akasha: I think a lot of misconceptions are brought on by people who think that making a buck is more important than sorting out the misinformation.

Silver: AMEN....Can I git a big ayyyyyymen!!

Akasha: AAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYMMMMMMMMMEEEEEEEEEENNNNNNN! *laughs*

Silver: Hehehehehe :oD

Akasha: I think it's sad when you have a person who is truly interested in learning the truth, but then they run into an organization that 'sells' vampyrism..

Silver: Yes indeed..Ok.. Let us then go down another avenue.. Some people come to the VC in doubt as to whether they are suffering from vampirism..Is there a way they can know for certain they do suffer from it?

Akasha: Well, I don't believe that there is any one certain way to know. I mean, the 'symptoms' vary per person.. Vampyrism is funny because it manifests itsself in many ways...

Silver: Truly..Sometimes people ask us how we take in energies, can you describe how you gain them and how you feel once you have?

Akasha: Well, being a sanguinarian, I take it in via blood feedings. However, I don't recommend that method for folks who have never done it because it's dangerous (diseases and such).

Silver: I have chosen to keep that door shut myself..Many do not know this, well they do now..

Akasha: For me, it's a spiritual bonding (with my donor). I get an elevated feeling...Not high, but (those who know me are going to laugh) a lightheaded feeling...

Silver: The reasons I have for keeping it closed are because even if the donor was tested last week and has the all - clear, who might he or she have slept with unprotected in the meantime? Or engaged thusly in unsavoury practices that might well endanger my own health, and because I cannot babysit people 24/7, I choose not to go that route, though if there were nothing to worry about, I would..

Akasha: That's why I don't recommend it. The risks of catching an life-threatening disease is high.Besides, it's known that AIDS/HEP C can sit undetected for years...So why run the risk.?

Silver: Yes very, and I have several great reasons as I am sure others do as well, for not opening that door..

Akasha: Especially if you don't need to...

Silver: True enough.. If someone who was questioning their vampirism came to you, what advice could you offer them?

Akasha: I ask them questions...About feelings, emotions...If they're having problems with their parents/family/friends... Sometimes people who think they're vampyres, are looking for an escape from reality...

Silver: Do you think having a problem with family and/or friends somehow is part of the vampiric condition? True, I have seen that an awful lot..

Akasha: It depends on the person. Sometimes vampyres who are having family problems are doing so because they don't feel that they can talk to anyone. So they turn to others who are 'like them.' Which can be a good thing...IF you don't run into a group that's full of BS *s*

Silver: True true..And god knows there are enough of those..Ok, one last one.. Do you have any long-term plans for your organisation, and if so, what do they consist of?

Akasha: Mainly, we're a resource group. We want to become bigger and better and we're in the process of doing that..It's being done with the site getting updated, more information being added, a community directory...Things like that. We want to help the community become better and stronger (and hopefully, more peaceful *chuckles*)...

Silver: That would be such a relief.. Well Akasha, as usual, it has been a pleasure to speak with you, and I wish you the best of luck in your many endeavours :o)

Akasha: It's been a most joyous delight to speak with you again...And I hope this all made sense *g*

Silver: It did yes :o)

Silver's Final Thought ~

The one thing we face as a constant in our vampirism, is the need for energy..There are many ways of gaining them, and most people can name the main 4 off the top of their heads, but I wonder..Is it possible that some of us actually do not have the capability of learning more than our main and chosen method? And if so, how can we conclude this so decisively?

One wonders if by being told we have limits for a length of time, that after awhile, we automatically begin to believe what we are told, and therefore we become like puppets, being manipulated for someone else's amusement..Is not the mind reckoned to be the sharpest tool the human body has? Because of it, are we not capable of great things? Someone once told Orville and Wilbur Wright that their idea of men flying in planes was a crazy, even ludicrous idea..Only recently, scientists believe they may have found a cure for one of the world's most deadly diseases, that being AIDS..

I believe people wish us to *believe* we are not capable of learning past what we currently know..Knowledge is power, and when you have it, many other things become possible that were once thought to be impossible..One cannot learn to be a vampire, but I believe one can learn to find other ways in which to take care of onesself to ensure good health, and a better quality of life..This is where we can benefit from one another..This way we need not fall by the wayside..And so, I would like to leave you all with this quote that I believe points this out in a positive manner..

"The great pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do"...
- Walter Bagehot

And so dear readers, this concludes it for this month..I hope you have found this information informative, and of much help in your progress..To those I love, you never leave my thoughts :o) Many blessings to you all..

Silver~

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