January 24, 2007
Thirteen Things about Vampires in The Gardella Vampire Chronicles
Those of you who've already read The Rest Falls Away probably know a lot of this…but there might be a few tidbits you didn't learn in the first book. Those of you who haven't read it…well, what are you waiting for?
Go buy it! Read it! Tell all your friends!
(Ahem.) Anyway…things you should know about vampires in the world of the Gardella Legacy…
1. They're afraid of silver.
2. They're really afraid of silver crosses. (It has to do with the fact that the first vampire was Judas Iscariot; thirty pieces of silver–the connection is obvious.)
3. A very powerful vampire, however, can get used to the presence of a silver cross and learn to look at it, rather like we mortals get used to a sudden bright light in the darkness. However, only the very, very powerful of vampires would be at ease around such an object.
4. Direct sunlight fries their delicate skin; makes it peel off in sheets.
5. Most vampires have red eyes when they are ready to bite their victim; their fangs protrude and their irises turn blood red.
6. However, Guardian vampires, who are the elite guard of the queen of the vampires, have ruby-pink eyes. They also have special poison that emits from their fangs at will, and they have an extra powerful ability to enthrall their victims.
7. Imperial Vampires are the strongest, most deadly of the vampire hierarchy. They fight with swords, they fly, are ultra-strong and much older than the other vampires. They can pull one's soul from one's body without even touching them. Imperial vampires can be identified by their magenta-colored irises…and the swords they aways carry.
8. Speaking of souls…they still have'em. They're just horribly mutated souls, turned evil, once they turned into a vampire.
9. By the way, demons and vampires are different creatures. They also hate each other. Demons are Fallen Angels, and have been hanging around with Lucifer for millennia. Judas Iscariot was turned into the father of a new race: half man, half demon, by Lucifer, who considers the vampires his children. Thus, the enmity between the demons and the vampires: always jockeying for Lucifer's favor and the keys to Hell. The old guard versus the younger upstarts.
10. Vampires procreate by turning selected victims into undead. They drink most of the blood of the victim, then offer their own mutated, vampire blood to replace it. The victim falls into a deep sleep, and awakens as an undead.
11. However, a new undead isn't damned until he or she feeds from a mortal.
12. Yes, my vampire queen's name is Lilith. So is Nora Roberts's. It's like calling the devil Lucifer! It's a common name for a woman demon, okay? (I'm still willing to pit my Lilith against Nora's anyday.)
13. Vampires cannot sense the presence of a Venator (what the Gardella vampire hunters call themselves). Thank goodness for Victoria!
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January 24th, 2007 at 10:22 pm
OOhhh, a Lilith smack down? Now that could be interesting!
BTW, liking cover #2!
January 24th, 2007 at 11:39 pm
I look forward to reading all these things in the book. I just started The Rest Falls Away today.
Happy TT
January 25th, 2007 at 1:58 am
Hi Colleen,
nice list! Just leaves to wonder how you might know all these “facts” for certain…?
What color are your eyes again?…
January 25th, 2007 at 4:05 am
I’ve been keeping my eye out for your book in the shops over here, but haven’t seen it yet. So I’m going to head off to amazon.co.uk later on and see what I can see
January 25th, 2007 at 6:33 am
Okay I get paid tomorrow. I’ll be going out at lunch to buy your book. This sounds awesome!
January 25th, 2007 at 7:33 am
As someone who normally does not read romance novels, this one had me from beginning to end. I finished it in one day. It’s definitely worth the investment.
Great introduction for people who might be on the fence, Colleen! Now, they’ll have no excuse!
January 25th, 2007 at 7:54 am
I can’t wait to read it! I got my book and my signed stake just before vacation. I only take books on vacation that I can leave behind when I’m done (so I don’t have to keep carrying the weight), and I wanted to KEEP yours.
January 25th, 2007 at 8:03 am
Very interesting. Can’t wait to read!
January 25th, 2007 at 9:01 am
I’ve got to get this book. I’ve read some really good things about it.
January 25th, 2007 at 9:04 am
Sounds like fascinating reading — what a nifty TT!
January 25th, 2007 at 9:08 am
This was such a wonderful book and an engaging read, And so completely different from many other vamp books out there. I hope those who haven’t read it yet run right out and buy it. You won’t be disappointed!
January 25th, 2007 at 9:18 am
Good list, these are good things to know. lol
January 25th, 2007 at 9:20 am
Eeeuuuwww. #4 is creeping me out.
I really didn’t need any more incentive to read The Rest Falls Away–it’s calling to me from the TBR pile.
January 25th, 2007 at 9:30 am
I picked up your book from the store over the weekend and I can’t wait to read it! Great TT list.
January 25th, 2007 at 10:04 am
Great TT! I loved the explanation in the book for the fear of silver!
January 25th, 2007 at 10:07 am
Terrific Thursday Thirteen!
My TT is posted.
Have a wonderful day!
Happy TT’ing!
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Raggedy
January 25th, 2007 at 10:51 am
As someone who’s written some fiction, it NEVER ceases to amaze me what people’s minds can come up with. Your list is very interesting.
I’m reminded of the old Jack Handey saying, “I’d like to have a kryptonite cross, then I could keep away both Dracula AND Superman.”
January 25th, 2007 at 11:32 am
hmmph, I read plenty of vampire books and I didnt even know there were guardian vampires
January 25th, 2007 at 11:58 am
My copy arrived from Amazon and I cant wait to get into it. Although a Lillith cat fight has potential too.
January 25th, 2007 at 11:59 am
#5…HOT!
January 25th, 2007 at 12:23 pm
I get my copy today!
We could really do a Lilith smackdown. Jackie Kessler, Richelle Mead, Meljean Brook etc. They all have Liliths.
January 25th, 2007 at 12:24 pm
Hey, Colleen! Happy TT!
Neat world you’ve created. I’m eager to learn more about it (and read the books; I know, I know. But I’m so far behind as it is, I’m ready to throw them all out and start over.).
January 25th, 2007 at 1:16 pm
oooooo good list
I love hearing these little tidbits! Thank you for sharing and happy Thursday.
January 25th, 2007 at 2:36 pm
What a great list. A lot of interesting information.:) Good to know for when I read the next vampire book!
January 25th, 2007 at 3:12 pm
Here is the link to my TT #4
http://alasandra2003.blogspot.com/2007/01/thursday-13-4.html
I love Nora Roberts books and am currently reading Dance of the Gods. Have to admit my favourite character is the vampire Cian though, so another vampire series sounds tempting. I already have plans to see if my library has your series. I would love to check it out.
January 25th, 2007 at 4:48 pm
Great TT, Colleen.
January 25th, 2007 at 5:48 pm
Diana pointed me to your blog, I really have to check out your book. It sounds awesome! Cool Thursday Thirteen! (I’m on my second one; I still worry I’m doing it wrong!)
January 25th, 2007 at 6:04 pm
Thanks for visiting my site….I’m honored.
January 26th, 2007 at 1:49 pm
Hi Colleen,
I just finished your book - it was excellent! I closed my office door and pretended I was in a meeting so I could sneak in the last 2 chapters
Looking forward to the next installment!