What Is Vampirism? Our Take

Let us look at what we mean by “vampire”. We’re not talking about ghouls, revenants, or other creatures from folklore. We’re not talking about immortals walking around preying on the innocent. To us, a vampire is an individual who understands and indulges in energy play and exchange--pranic play.

In this context, we borrowed “pranic” from the Sanskrit prana, which is essentially life energy. Pranic vampires feed on and share this energy. We believe prana is generated by all things. Here are just a few ways to gather prana:

Sanguinarianism – the sharing of blood, the physical life force

Lifeforce – this is what is generated by all living things

Astral – involving the moving of the astral self into the astral plane to absorb prana

Elemental – this is the prana generated by the natural world, such as the spinning of the earth, storms, tides and turn of seasons

Erotic – the prana raised through sexual intercourse and sex play

Thanatropic – even in the transition of death there is energy

Chaotic – the friction of discord creates incredible energy

Psychic – prana raised by thoughts and psychological workings

Electric – it may sound crazy, but our machines raise energy that we too can tap into if we want

No one is going to teach you a rote form of vampirism. You must learn it through your own experiences. But Maidenfear is here to help and support you.

Learn what you can from what is offered here. Choose what does and does not suit you.

You will not be made an immortal.

You will not grow overlarge canine teeth (fangs).

You do not need to sleep in a coffin (unless you want to).

You’re not going to suddenly possess any kind of super powers, unless you count the ability to play with energy which in and of itself might be considered a super power.

You’re not going to be immune from disease, although you may find yourself becoming a stronger person physically as well as mentally.

Walking in the steps of the vampire is not going to give you instant sex appeal or improve your social status. These are things mostly empowered by personality.

You will most likely feel more in control of yourself and your surroundings.

You may experience a dramatic increase in confidence.

You may come to understand how thought becomes deed in very real terms.

As vampires go, we are very much real. Hold this thought fast to your heart, because doubtless you will encounter cynics and scoffers. They don’t matter. You know the truth.