New Orleans Vampire Community Interview (2009)

[head920]

for us vampires we know we are and were not blood sucking demons were like everyone we are your workers, your teacher were just vampires and i agree if you think you are or if your gothic and trying to be one just dont play the game cause this is reality

[rednogo]

I've written articles on real vampirism. I have two questions. 1) Do you feel that sangs should be psi's or do you have an 'each to their own' attitude? 2) Have you been psychologically/psychiatricall­y assessed? e.g. Renfields syndrome, sociopathic tendencies etc. Just curious.

[Soulshroude]

@rednogo The terms "Sang" and "Psychic" are "feeding types", one can be a real psychic vampire and have sang tendancies. I do not have a "to each their own" attitude for the fact that I do not stereotype someone off of their "feeding" habits. As far as the psyche question, I have been assessed, I do not have R-syndrome, I could be considered borderline sociopath but not in a harmful approach in that sense. I am a bit removed from society for the fact that I am a hermit and don't like people.

[rednogo]

@Soulshroude Thank you for answeing my questions. I nly asked about the sang vs, psi drama because there seemed to be a stand point on psi's wanting sangs to feed from prana and not blood letting. I've known about the "hybrids" too, I just wanted your personal opinion on the matter. Thanks for answering the psych question too. I know its personal and I appreciate you revealing your mental capacity in order to have a greater understanding reached.

[Soulshroude]

@rednogo Just rememebr, about the "feeding types" drama. All that is, is just a simple thing brought on by those who have no idea what a real vampire is. Those who are stuck in the politics have yet to prove as to why they all "claim" to be what they "claim" to be. Truth be told, it really doesn't matter what type is the true type. All it is, and all it has ever been is a "need to feed", it really doesn't matter how in the slightest.

[BabyVengeance1994]

Why are there candle behind you? Do they symbolize something?

[Soulshroude]

@BabyVengeance1994 The candles are there because the interview took place inside a voodou shop in the French Quarter of New Orleans, that is where the person who put the interview together works.

[xxReanhaxx]

May i ask why do you wear that badge looking thing, does it signify something to you?

[Soulshroude]

@xxReanhaxx The "badge looking thing" is called a Freemasonic Square and Compass. I wear the symbol as it is a sign of the fraternity in which I belong. I am a Freemason of the A.F.&A.M.

[Haleh1]

Why would a vampire name their community "solaris?"

[Soulshroude]

@Haleh1 It's not the name of the community, it is the name of my House. Please, pay attention to the video and was is stated therein before posting needlessly,

[BlondeGuy777]

I Fell like that these vampire are getting liss haters then the teen werewloves are getting and i would like to know what so wrong with werewolves it the same situation as this people making new groups of people just if you ant hating on this video and hating on werewolves then tell me what is the diffencet.

[Soulshroude]

@BlondeGuy777 If you really believe the "therian" roleplay crap, then so be it. Just a bunch of kids wanting attention.

[Soulshroude]

@BlondeGuy777 People believing themselves to be werewolves are a bit different and more far fetched then the almighty "vampire" archtype. More people like vampires more than werewolves because they choose too. Personally I laugh at people who think they are werewolves.

[ryanmuabeu]

very well said armitage - hybrido

[WhitewolfRogue]

In addition to my prior comment, I can definitely tell that this man is a true 'human-vampire.' His mannerisms, for one, are far too obvious, in my opinion. Myself, however... I can sense them only because I'm a Shadow Walker. But the fact that he is real is simply... (does anyone have a better resource other than he? Because I would really love to meet one. He is far too accurate. It almost makes me uneasy.) But again, I can tell he is true.

[WhitewolfRogue]

Personally, I like this man's attitude, and way of thinking. (Blunt and to the point.) But a "vampire community," is something that I do not agree with. I'm not a "vampire," but I know they exist somewhere. I simply find the idea of them being a community an idea of pure bullshit and pointless. Even the idea of what I've heard of as "vampire rights..." I see it as an utter joke. But I will be more than happy to explain why if anyone wishes to know. Call me "Angelus," if you will.

[Soulshroude]

@WhitewolfRogue I hardly agree with the aspect/prospect of a "community" relation. But in the end, it must exist for the benefit of those who would cry out "Am I Alone?" or for the benefit of those who would seek guidance where there is none to be had. I am not one to guide, but others may take it upon themselves to perform such actions. I do agree that the "vampire rights" is b.s. and pointless. Suffer the fools, nonetheless...

[Lululila67]

Do you laugh at bizarre things? Most self proclaimed peeps that I've seen and known in Goth communities are extremely serious or depressed.

[Lalleepd]

Interesting interview. Especially all the contradictions. "Natural garb"? There is no such thing as natural garb. Anyway, I find it mainly odd that he speaks in such a passive voice.

[Soulshroude]

@Lalleepd I speak my mind the way I see fit, if you don't like it... don't watch the vid. Natural garb is just another way of saying, "every day wear." Why would you find it odd that I speak passively? It is better than going about things in an aggressive manner.

[KaxakaDarktree]

"Vampirism being medical condition" = Not true. Scientists, being a religion and all, don't understand vampirism nor want to understand vampirism therefore they make any and every excuse to get their way, just like the little children they truely ar, as a religion.

Vampirism is an evolution, in scientific terms, of the human animal. Except they don't want to acknowledge this 'cos of what the masses will do afterwards. Cowards!!

[ConwashDaBoss]

hes a free mason/ILLuminati look at his button

[Soulshroude]

@ConwashDaBoss Freemason, yes. Illumni, no. Where do you kids get your ideas from? Quit listening to what the media tells you. The Illuminati disbanded in 1779. Oi, vey.

[2bornot2b1984]

@Soulshroude

"The Illuminati disbanded in 1779"

Yes the illuminati disbanded, and the term MSG was changed to autolyzed yeast.

Don't be retarded.

Secondly the problem with freemasonry is simple.

As an individual, and a sovereign thinker, I refuse to swear allegiance and loyalty to an organization who refused to first show me the respect of telling me what exactly it is that they are about.

Swearing loyalty to those who have shown no loyalty to you is mindless.

[Soulshroude]

@2bornot2b1984 If you want to know what Freemasonry is all about, just ask a brother. Or join a Lodge. Loyalty is earned, not given. Freemasonry is not about conspiracy crap, it is about true esoteric and philosophical foundations to create a better person morally.

[DXfanization]

@Soulshroude Then why do they have a website, a philosophy, a mission statement and an applicationform???

[Soulshroude]

@DXfanization You actually fell for a clandestine site and application therein? You must be joking... if and only IF the Illumi wanted membership, they wouldn't make a petty site for all to see. I don't think we're that stupid. But, believe what you wish to believe. But remember, there is a difference between the Illuminatus and the Illuminati. One is clandestine, the other is not.

[rekuiemu666]

i like this guy. very intelligent and frank about the matter.

[VipericVampire]

That's interesting. One would think that Freemasonry wouldn't let "vampires" in because it would already tarnish their image for society (the Christian Right, for example, that would use a blood-drinker (if he's not psychic) as an example of how "evil" Freemasonry is).

[Soulshroude]

@VipericVampire Get off the conspiracy theory crap. As well, get off the stereotyping (psi, sang crap). Oh, yeah... Freemasonry is EVIL... hide your wives! Give me a break... what makes you think that Freemasons are evil aside from the conspiracy mumbo jumbo?

[VipericVampire]

@Soulshroude Also, there is no stereotyping involving the vampire/vampyre scene: you've got psychic vampires, sanguinarians and living vampires (vampyres). I think the level of idiocy you are projecting out into this conversation is going to make me faint.

[Soulshroude]

@VipericVampire I am going to ignore your insult for now. I will rebuttle with ... but of course there is stereotyping in the scene/community. The vampi/yres segregate themselves into established groups based on feeding types. Others stereotype them based on those segregated "feeding" types. Hence the definition of stereotype: Noun: A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing. An image or idea of the vampi/yre would be "psi" or "sang".

[VipericVampire]

@Soulshroude Do you actually think I care about the vampire community at all to get enraged and care about stereotyping? This is how THEY separate themselves, not me. I am merely re-using the way they call themselves. Personally, I am a blood-fetishist -- blood orgies arouse me, but by no means do I want to belong in this "Strigoi Vii" or whatever shit. It's ridiculous that people can take themselves seriously to this point that they have clans, covens, courts, elders, rituals, etc.

[VipericVampire]

@Soulshroude I don't like how they have hijacked the need for blood in some people and codified into a whole scene. Now, when I tell people I like to consume human blood, they ask me if I'm a vampyre. These labels and designations are annoying as fuck if you ask me. What if I don't want a scene? What I prefer being a loner? No one is going to lead me. I am my own boss, and don't need "Father" Sebastiaan, "Father" Vincent or anyone else to emulate as a leader.

[Soulshroude]

@VipericVampire Amen to that. Wiser words could not have been stated. Another reason why I don't discuss my "feeding" habits. They are very personal. The whole "codex", "Black Veil", "Father this, Lord that" crap I have never approved of. Leaders are recognized not by what they have done, but how they carry themselves in all matters. I have not seen anything of particular interest by those who call themselves "Father" being, or having been done to declare them with such eccentric titles.

[VipericVampire]

@Soulshroude It seems like herd mentality to me as well as role-play gone to levels of idiocy (see Don Henrie for that part). At least the BDSM scene has gatherings and stuff, but isn't codified or has these stupid hierarchies and silly rituals dedicated to I don't know which entity. It's much less codified, and that's how vampirism ought to be. To be honest, the only thing that seems alluring about vampyres are their nightclubs.

[TheEllieGabrielle]

What he talks about at 3:52-4:11 makes me think about real gays who know they're gay and the fake gays who like to experiment. Idk. :P

[Soulshroude]

@TheEllieGabrielle The only difference I see here, is that the "homo-sexual" community talks with odd lisps, and walk as though they are somewhat feminine. I know many "flamers" who have both by instinct. The vampire differs here because we don't use that almighty feminine walk, we stride and we don't have that odd lisp, we are very well spoken, err at least some of us are to a certain extent.

[TheEllieGabrielle]

@Soulshroude Well, not everyone talks with a lisp. If you saw some of my male homosexual friends it may be hard to believe they like the same sex. Also, some of them are very well spoken, and don't announce their sexuality from the rooftops, other are, well, too flamboyant, which I find quite annoying at times. :P

[Soulshroude]

@TheEllieGabrielle Don't get me wrong, I have a few friends who are "out of the closet". Some are very open, while the others just go with the flow. But yes, I do agree that the "flamboyant" girls are very, very annoying. I do not like show boaters.

[TheKellyRedhead]

Nice, Soulshroude. 

[DreiofGlamnation666]

Thank you so much for putting this interview up. It is a very useful insight into fellow Communities across the nation. Thank you;)

[TheJuggaloRellik]

Ave

I would like to thank you first for this video I thought it was very well put together and I felt you answered the questions very thoughtful and well spoken.