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“Monsters do exist; in us and among us. They walk in our shadow. They can prey on us more as we fear them less. We should know. We created them.” --- George A. Romero

What's your VAMPIRE NAME?

August 10th 2007 00:19
Vampire illustration by George Patsouras
I was searching through my “favourites” list and came across a curious link. I can’t remember who sent it to me, but the word “vampire” re-piqued my interest, so I opened it up and explored a little further.

It’s a homepage belonging to a 31-year-old English writer called Emma Davies who lives in a cottage in Derbyshire and hopes to be a successful writer one day. In the meantime she is a computer programmer by day and a poet and short story writer by night.

She appears to be pre-occupied with fairies and alternative nutrition, an odd mix, but then, from her own words she doesn’t come across as your typical wallflower either; “I'm an atheist. I'm not even slightly mystical. Sorry: I don't believe in fairies. I'm a scientist at heart. I'm very left-wing but too cynical to believe in the Marxist dream anymore. Power corrupts. There are too many stupid people in the world. I don't believe most of what I hear in the news, or at least not the slant it's given by naive journalists. I am a feminist of sorts and I believe wholeheartedly in sexual liberation of all kinds. I like goths, skaters, hippies and alternative types. I have a fascination with witches. I am not a goth. I don't subscribe to any particular social group, as I like dressing up too much.”

She's smart and witty and some of her poetry is quite good, but I haven’t read any of her short stories. She sells fairy dolls on behalf of a friend and maintains a nutrition blog, as well as her own fairy and fantasy creative ramblings.

vampire fangs
But let’s cut to the chase; vampires. On her homepage is a link through to a Vampire Name Generator (this is the link I was initially sent), where you enter in your first and last name, hit the Find My Vampire Name button and before you can say “Nosferatu”, the Great Archives has created a name, including an additional description of what you are known as in other parts of the world, and what the Great Archives lists you as in their Records.

I am Michael Saint Clair, known in some parts of the world as Bacchus of Slaves in Chains, and described as “Silently this one moves amongst the helpless and the oppressed.”

I dig it. It glides and bites with a kind of Anne Rice elegance.

Apparently the Vampire Name Generator is designed to be used for gothic role playing games like White Wolf’s Vampire: The Requiem and Vampire: The Masquerade and also the Buffy the Vampire Slayer RPG. Gee, I haven’t indulged in role-playing since I was a teenager with the odd game of Dungeons & Dragons. There is also a Goth Name Generator on the same page. And, of course, a Fairy Name Generator too, for those inclined.

I wonder if anyone has come up with a Werewolf Name Generator or a Demon Name Generator? I’d certainly like to know mine.

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Comment by jon

August 10th 2007 00:36

Hanzi Burns
Known in some parts of the world as:

Hierophant of The Steely Moon
The Great Archives Record:

A child of the Moon Goddess - Cold, determined, but of the light in the night.

Hmmm.. not sure about Hanzi Burns. I had to look up Hierophant:

1 : a priest in ancient Greece; specifically : the chief priest of the Eleusinian mysteries
2 a : EXPOSITOR b : ADVOCATE 2

So I guess I'm a priest of the Steely Moon

Comment by lilith

August 10th 2007 00:54
The Great Archives determine you to have gone by the identity: Rosalind du Coudray

Known in some parts of the world as: Venus of Bulgaria

The Great Archives Record: A flame which never dies, but brightens with the passing of time.


It'll do. Although despite the trappings of being said vampyre, I'd prefer to evade the "never dying" mantle. But perhaps that's just me. So says the non-eternal undead.

-lilith

Comment by Damo

August 10th 2007 01:31
The Great Archives determine you to have gone by the identity:
Raphael Vigée-Lebrun
Known in some parts of the world as:
Hermes of Blood
The Great Archives Record:
Thirsty, unstoppable and vicious.

Hahahahahahahahahaha
They must know me.

Comment by David

August 10th 2007 01:44
Ahab Fey

Known in some parts of the world as:
Incubus of The Underworld

The Great Archives Record:

Of the world below, creeping amongst the catacombs and sewers of the city.

How did they know I was on Orble?

Comment by Bryn

August 10th 2007 02:07
HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
They're all brilliant!

Hanzi Burns
Rosalind du Coudray
Raphael Vigée-Lebrun
Ahab Fey


I want you all at my next dinner party!!! Rich conversations and even richer red wine!

How on earth do these name generators actually work? Perhaps knowing that "secret" will destroy the mystique ...

Comment by Justin

August 10th 2007 02:43
Uriel Papillon

At least being pastey, well versed in literature, morose, overtly sexual and uptight about my clothing, the vampiric name won't suggest I'm gay!


Comment by JohnDoe

August 10th 2007 03:57
The Great Archives determine you to have gone by the identity:
Emperor of Angels

Known in some parts of the world as:
Consort of The Flesh

The Great Archives Record:
A sensual one who knows the flesh - and knows the blood.

I can live with the sensual flesh and blood

Comment by Miswanderlust

August 10th 2007 04:48
Marion Vigée-Lebrun
Known in some parts of the world as:
Mother of Reykjavík
The Great Archives Record:
Amongst fire and ice, one who is hot and cold

HAHAHAHAHAHA

Mis

Comment by Bryn

August 10th 2007 06:07
Uriel Papillon
Emperor of Angels
Marion Vigée-Lebrun

... welcome to the vampire's dinner party. Please take a seat, grab a goblet and help yourself to the large caraffe of pinot noir ...

Comment by Terry

August 10th 2007 06:49
The Great Archives determine you to have gone by the identity:
Countess of The Arctic
Known in some parts of the world as:
Curse of The Winged Death
The Great Archives Record:
Comes on silent wings in the night and wraps a deadly cloak about the victim; impartial as a die, unyielding as stone.


Whoo Hoo!!!

Hurrdy Gur

Terry

Comment by Miswanderlust

August 10th 2007 07:00
Bryn
I think that my identity is kind of lame as I read other comments. Countess of the Arctic is a kickass identity. I am Mis Hot and Cold? Really? Thanks for the invite..... I will just drink my identity away and enjoy your company :0)

Comment by JohnDoe

August 10th 2007 07:09
No Pinot for me, I crave the flesh and the nectar of the body....

Im in a Warhol vampire mood...Bring out the virgins for consumption.

Comment by DuskDevi

August 10th 2007 07:13
The Great Archives determine you to have gone by the identity:
Duchess of The Underworld

Known in some parts of the world as:
Bitch of Blood

The Great Archives Record:
Thirsty, unstoppable and vicious.

....er...okayyyy....

Comment by Andrea

August 10th 2007 08:01
The Great Archives determine you to have gone by the identity:
Angelique Papillon
Known in some parts of the world as:
Hero of The Flesh
The Great Archives Record:
A sensual one who knows the flesh - and knows the blood.

Oh!!!

Comment by David

August 10th 2007 08:51
Michael (St Clair),

It's Ahab here. Ahab Fey. Remember? We met at your dinner party.

Has an Incubus got more power than a Duchess in the Underworld? I'm a bit worried about running into The Bitch of Blood down here.

And, I've seen enough episodes of Buffy to know there's some kick-arse women out there.

Ahab

Comment by DuskDevi

August 10th 2007 09:30
Excuuuuse me Ahab.

Incubus of the Underworld:
Male demon believed to have his 'way' with sleeping women.

Or a passenger vehicle waiting in line...

Duchess of the Underworld;
I come from the land down under...the Nether lands...and The Blood of This Bitch flows like Rugby...unstoppable and vicious


Just call me Buff. The Vampy Player.


Comment by David

August 10th 2007 09:42
Duchess,

Ah, that explains my marriage.

And public transport.

"She just snarled and gave me a Windmill sandwich?"

The re-vamped player?

Ahab.

Comment by Bryn

August 10th 2007 12:57
Emperor,
that's "wurgens" to you!

Duchess and Incubus ... get it on fer Chrissake! Vamps of the Underworld unite I say!

Angelique ... meet Uriel ... another Papillon.

Comment by Bryn

August 10th 2007 13:06
Marion ... are you married to or a sister of Raphae?l

Comment by Chic Critique

August 10th 2007 13:38
Awesome post. How fun. Buffy is one of my favourite shows so I was drawn to this one immediatley.

The Great Archives determine you to have gone by the identity:
Empress of Night

Known in some parts of the world as:
Concubine of The Flesh

The Great Archives Record:
A sensual one who knows the flesh - and knows the blood.

Cool! I feel so....empressy!

Cheers
CC

Comment by Nickoftime's Sanity Corner

August 10th 2007 17:22
The Great Archives determine you to have gone by the identity:
Elijah d'Angoulême
Known in some parts of the world as:
Thor of The Lost

The Great Archives Record:
A lonely one who guides the lost - but not to safety, to their doom.

Hahahaha...Great, I lead people to their doom!

Great post!

Take care,

Nick

Comment by Bryn

August 11th 2007 00:28
Empress of Night and Elijah d'Angoulême (what a name!!) welcome to the dinner party! Grab yourselves a warm goblet of red wine and join the heady conversation ... please refrain from any necking until after dessert!

Comment by Bryn

August 11th 2007 00:38
So ... who do we have here at the dinner table then?
Michael Saint Clair
Hanzi Burns
Rosalind du Coudray
Raphael Vigée-Lebrun
Ahab Fey
Uriel Papillon
Emperor of Angels
Marion Vigée-Lebrun
Countess of the Arctic
Duchess of the Underworld
Angelique Papillon
Empress of Night
Elijah d'Angoulême

... 13, an appropriate number at this stage ... but I'm sure more guests will arrive by the end of the weekend.
I might need to make a trip down into the cellar for more red wine, anyone care to join me? I can show you my extensive collection of hand-carved and finished coffins.

Comment by Damo

August 11th 2007 06:45
13 for dinner?
You had better not be the host.

Comment by Bryn

August 11th 2007 08:19
13 includes me Raphael ... btw is Marion your wife or sister?

Comment by Tracy

August 11th 2007 22:29
I've been hanging to do this, but haven't had a chance until now, here's mine...

The Great Archives determine you to have gone by the identity:
Countess of Drac (I like that, makes me sound scary and powerful)

Known in some parts of the world as:
Poison of The Winged Death (does that mean I kill people with my wings, that's handy, sounds very effortless)

The Great Archives Record:
Comes on silent wings in the night and wraps a deadly cloak about the victim; impartial as a die, unyielding as stone. (ooh I like that).

Set another place at the table, Bryn and make way for my wings...

Comment by Bryn

August 12th 2007 23:20
Welcome Countess of Drac
... I've got you at the head of the table to make way for your wings. Help yourself to wine.

Comment by Tracy

August 13th 2007 05:55
Is it blood red wine? That's the only kind I'll drink.....

Comment by Bryn

August 13th 2007 06:04
Would I be serving anything else at a vampire's dinner party Countess?
... and don't fret, there's no garlic in any of the dishes.

Comment by Tracy

August 13th 2007 06:08
I hope you've put the mirrrors away too....


Comment by Bryn

August 13th 2007 07:28
If you wish, not they'd be much use anyway ... lol

Comment by Tracy

August 13th 2007 07:31
Yeah, I might crack them with my vampiresque beauty....sometimes it's too much for some mirrors...and people...

Comment by Bryn

August 14th 2007 07:27
You won't be seein' jack in a mirror Tracy ... remember, you're a vampire! No reflection!

Comment by Tracy

August 14th 2007 08:57
I know, but as I'm so vampirely beautiful I thought it could still be risky.....but I see what you mean....what a naive vampire I am. I'm new to the caper so that's my excuse....

Comment by Bryn

August 15th 2007 04:31
You're too modest ... remember you're seated at a dinner table full of beautiful vamps!

Comment by D. Armenta

August 16th 2007 23:23
Hey, sorry I'm late! Do I have time for a postprandial goblet of lifeforce?
The Great Archives determine you to have gone by the identity:
Guinevere le Boursier
Known in some parts of the world as:
Demeter of The Underworld
The Great Archives Record:
Of the world below, creeping amongst the catacombs and sewers of the city. Hi David! Fancy meeting you down here..say, have you happened to come across my pet goldfish?

Comment by D. Armenta

August 16th 2007 23:25

Comment by Tracy

August 16th 2007 23:26
Yes, Bryn, that's true, we are all beautiful.

Pull up a chair, D, there's a space near me, just don't dent my wings....

Comment by Bryn

August 17th 2007 02:10
Welcome Guinevere le Boursier, lovely name!
The dinner has been going for several nights now ... when dawn rises, I draw the curtains, and we all crawl under the table and continue on ...

Comment by D. Armenta

August 17th 2007 23:50
Awesome! Or you can all come back to the catacombs with me and David....

Tracy, that is a gorgeous set of wings!

Comment by Tracy

August 18th 2007 00:25
Why, thank-you, D. I made them myself and am proud of them.....

Comment by Bryn

August 20th 2007 06:07
Armenta, speaking of which, there's a flick called Catacombs coming soon set in the Parisian underworld

Comment by JustJonno

August 23rd 2007 00:45
The Great Archives determine you to have gone by the identity:
Emperor of Night

Known in some parts of the world as:
Hierophant of The Steely Moon

The Great Archives Record:
A child of the Moon Goddess - Cold, determined, but of the light in the night

looking up the list i see my Empress has beaten me to the table.. lol

Comment by Bryn

August 23rd 2007 02:19
I'm glad you could make it Emperor of Night, I thought perhaps you and your Empress had had a falling out ...

Comment by Dorian Winters

September 29th 2007 15:38
Raphael Shakespeare
A.K.A Morpheus of Blood
Thirsty, Unstoppable and Vicious

Comment by Bryn

September 30th 2007 01:43
Raphael, such a distinguished name! Welcome!!! Drink deeply from your goblet and let yourself go!

Comment by L.

October 5th 2007 07:33
The Great Archives determine you to have gone by the identity:

Balo Wolf

Known in some parts of the world as:

Metatron of Slovakia

The Great Archives Record:
A wretched creature who haunts taverns looking for fights, excuses to draw blood.

Damn! I go to taverns for completely different things But, this one's just fine

Comment by Bryn

October 8th 2007 05:31
Balo Wolf. I like it.

Comment by Anonymous

October 14th 2007 01:33
The Great Archives determine you to have gone by the identity:
Duke of The Great Oceans
Known in some parts of the world as:
Devil of The Underworld
The Great Archives Record:
Of the world below, creeping amongst the catacombs and sewers of the city.

Comment by Bryn

October 15th 2007 06:00
Welcome to the dinner party Duke ... you Devil you, please help yourself to red wine ... tell us some stories of your underground adventures

Comment by Anonymous

October 16th 2007 19:23


The Great Archives determine you to have gone by the identity:
Sultana of The Great Oceans
Known in some parts of the world as:
Devil of Reykjavík
The Great Archives Record:
Amongst fire and ice, one who is hot and cold.

lol aka i never make up my mind!?

Comment by Bryn

October 17th 2007 01:29
Devil of Reykjavik. I like that, very cool, haha.

Comment by Anonymous

October 18th 2007 11:11
you are ALL so gay it's not true

Comment by Bryn

October 19th 2007 00:22
Anon, there's no need to feel jealous ... come, suck the blood, feel the warmth with us!

Comment by louis saint clan

November 18th 2007 05:56
Hi im Louis Saint Clair. Nice to meet all of you.

Comment by Bryn

November 18th 2007 21:04
Hi Louis, so is that "clan" or "Clair" ...?

Comment by Anonymous

July 20th 2008 23:09
wow... i never thought i'd see something as drastic as this. everyone knows that vamps aren't real (not taking into account whether or not i'm jealous about you're nice lil dinner) by the way

The Great Archives determine you to have gone by the identity:
Duchess of Moldovia
Known in some parts of the world as:
Haunt of Blood
The Great Archives Record:
Thirsty, unstoppable and vicious.

Comment by l0v31sd3ath

August 4th 2008 18:35
The Great Archives determine you to have gone by the identity:
Empress of Scandinavia
Known in some parts of the world as:
Leto of The Flesh
The Great Archives Record:
A sensual one who knows the flesh - and knows the blood.

Comment by Bryn

August 5th 2008 08:32
Welcome to the Darkness Empress Leto, sensual one ... let us indulge in the wet and warm [cool avatar btw]

Comment by l0v31sd3ath

August 6th 2008 20:13
thank you

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