The Black Dragon Arises  
The Black Dragon Arises
Book of Wamphyri and Shadows
 
    Vampyrism, Through the archetypical symbols which have existed since the
Sumerian period, such as one of the first known cult of Vampyrism, HEKAL TIAMAT,
to Vampyrism in Transylvania as in the reality of the original Order of the
Dragon, in which European hero Vlad Draculae was a member of, to current
Vampyric covens through the centuries, to current period covens have always,
intentionally, blinded the masses.

    It must first be known that vampyrism is NOT at all a simple, or relatively
quick path for everyone. Vampyres are more or less born dark, those who have
been in touch with their darkside or shadowside since their childhood.

    Vampyres do not view themselves as humans do, because we are NOT human in
all tearms. Humans are sheep to our kind, we do not hold any place for
compassion, tolerance or love for sheep. They are our prey, and lifeforce.
Vampyres look upon their personal being as GODS, the humanistic concepts of
mortals do not guide us in anyway either. To become vampyre, the individual must
tear away all strains and weaknesses they have picked up since their first
birth.

    Do take note, this is not any easy thing to do, however, observe, this is
only the beginning. The individual proceeding down this path must push his/her
physical body to the limits, as well as testing mental and developing psychic
strength. Psychic strength is highly important for developing the Vampyric will.
Through a period of several years, the individual will slowly build the
character needed for the individual to immolate his/her essence with the crimson
of the dragon.

    For most involved with BOTD, a parallel with traditional Satanism should be
observed. If traditional Satanism defines pushing limits, going beyond what is
morally "right" and "wrong", "good" and "evil", as well as implementing Aeonic,
acasual and casual transference (ie. the Nine Angles), building a superior,
elite occult fascist character then Vampyrism can be seen as an extension of the
path of traditional Satanism.

    That which does not progress, perishes! This is very true and realistic. Any
initiate interested in the BOTD will be introduced into a very harsh will
training and Alchemical change process. Most of this is done in Hermetic
rituals, seperated from all comrades, friends, and lovers. This the ONLY way
which will build material for a GOD or GODDESS.

    While actual human blood (not animal) holds psychic energies obtained in
advanced vampyric rituals, BLOOD ESSENCE (Astral lifeforce) holds the highest
significance for such, incorporated through many different levels, is the path
or partial key for immortality. The initiate vampyre will learn to set his/her
mind from the individual human and realize ALL progressive change and evolution
is caused by him/her ALONE! The Vampyre IS god itself. The Vampyre realizes that
ALL other humans who are not amoung his/her rank or kin are prey and pawns.

    Lifeforce is drained from humans through astral contact, as well as
clairvoyance amoung others. The powers of astral hunting through dream and
drinking the purest lifeforce is ONLY best described through the experience
itself. The symbol of the vampyre who drinks blood from sleeping humans (Opfers)
is not far removed from the astral vampyre predator - Known as Varcolaci - who
drains lifeforce from the sleeping humans astral body.

    Through the nightside, the vampyre through will and practice, can
shiftshape, to hunt amoung the shadows. The forms can be several, Varcolaci (a
form of demonic bat-wolf and dragon resemblance), to wolf and bat. This is all
based on general and simple scientific law.

    Vampyric communion is an essential part of vampyric survival and renewal.
Secrets of Vampyric communion are first described in "ART OF WAMPHYRI" and
further in "CTHULU".

    BOTD is currently guided by Clan Nachttoter, of Germanic blood, under
guidance of acasual Vampyres, our goals are quite the numerous. Time will tell
the significance. Our sigils to invoke the essence are two : The Wamphyri
Pentagram, through the sphere, lifeforce is transfered, godhead is achieved.
Nefarious shadows haunt any human uninitiated. The other symbol is the
Nachttoter seal, the symbol of the Nachttoter Vampyre Family, descended from
Germanic and Celtic blood. Members of Clan Nachttoter currently offer guidance
concerning BLACK ORDER OF THE DRAGON trials and paths.