Our collective mission for the VC (Vampire Culture) of the Sabretooth Clan we call the “Great Work.”  This is the foundation why I wrote the Black Veils.  The Great Work is to inspire, challenge and set and example through the Sabretooth Clan and Endless Night events.  Each individual should strive for personal nobility, everyone should strive to be their own King or Queen.  I have seen the Vampire Mythos has evolved and we are entering a new and potentially amazing “vampiric age” beyond anything of the past (yes even the 1990s) and I am EXTREMELY excited.  It is our opportunity so lets not mess it up.

So below is a list of 10 things which I suggest individuals do to take action to improve Vampire Culture beyond just partying and spending all day online playing politics.  I forewarn this Great Work will take focus, hard work, creativity, action and effort.  With so much talk on the concept of coming together as a Vampire Community.  I believe we must start with culture.  Culture is an important part of evolution of the unification of any community.  People talk about the concept of community, but they don’t know where to truly start.  There is a desire to get along in harmony and the Vampire is an evolved being, we are the forerunners of many trends and the keepers of lost traditions and ideas.  Focus your energy on the beauty and majesty of the vampire archetype.

Here we go:

1. Music – Listen to classics, educate yourself on lyrics or support a band talking about Vampire Culture.  Music vibrates and moves the very building blocks of the universe.
2. Dance – Be it ballroom, the waltz, ballet, gothic / industrial, asian geisha dances, etc. are a powerful energetic and creative focuses.  Take a dance class or give one.
3. Martial Arts – Can bring forth discipline and focus, provide training for self defense and explore a philosophy of chivalry and honor.
4. Education – The BDSM and Pagan communities have workshops, courses, classes, etc. on a a variety of subjects of interest.  Do courses, presentations, classes on Yoga, reiki, Vampire Mythology, Ancient cultures, dance, etc.
5. Write – A book, poem, song or article on a subject to inspire, educate and challenge the modern VC.
6. Gastronomy – Eat and drink together, cook, host a dinner party.  Food and cooking together at the same table is a powerful cultural tool of unifying the VC.  When in another halo explore the local cuisine.
7. Visit / Travel / Explore – YES BE A TOURIST.  Get to know the local monuments, food, history, culture, historical and sites of interest.  Do it with other local vampires.  Show hospitality to other Vampires.
8. Communion – Do energy communions together, hold hands, breath and meditate, cleanse, centre and ground.
9. Talk – Communication is key, don’t focus on differences, focus on common things of interest like music, food, humour, your favorite TV show or films, etc.
10. Craft – make beautiful and symbolic things, create be it a new corset, fashion, make a beautiful costume for the next vampire event, craft piece of wood, make a sculpture or a make beautiful painting.  Crafting its good for the soul, Current and brings postitive focused energy.

So let US begin…