The Kindness of (some) Vampires

As the Countess spends most of her time at the Clan Motherhouse, the Senechal very kindly provided me with quarters there, in the Coach house at the rear of the Main Hall. The Seneschal and the Dracarius also decorated it for me too, and I have to admit to being most touched by this very kind act.


I've furnished the quarters, and also placed some of my 'clutter' about, so it has a very 'homey' feel to it. My copy of the Caledon Strand magazine sits on the footlocker at the end of my bed, neatly covering one of my Victorian 'Art' books of scantily clad maids. This is jokingly referred to as 'Janus's Porn Stash', but they've not seen what's locked away in the safe. **Clears throat**


The Motherhouse is a very fine looking building, the design of which is based upon Robert Louis Stevenson's house in Scotland. It also has a lighthouse lantern in the tower, which is quite handy as the Motherhouse is situated upon the coast of one of the newer pieces of mainland. There is a lot of beach around it, and I can sometimes wander there with my shoes and socks off letting the sand get in between my toes. Even the young vampires don't tend to use the beach and they CAN stand the daylight, but I'm not complaining, I like the solitude. I'll occasionally see the two young gypsy Lycans sitting alongside their campfire next to their beautiful caravan. The very pretty Seana will tell your fortune with her tarot should you cross her palm with silver. It's nice having someone else awake there during the day.


The Clan has opened its doors to also welcome other 'Creatures of Darkness', and not just the Vampire 'Children of Darkness'. As I mentioned, Seana and her love are Lycan, which, in case you're not familiar with the term, are Werewolves. There are also Zombies joining the clan, which can make for a very scarey time if you bump into some in the crypt.





A new addition next to the Main Hall is the Gallery Pavillion. This contains a collection of portraits prepared by the Seneschal, and makes for fascinating viewing. But in the middle of the Pavillion is a beautiful statue of Milady in her trademark cloak and hood. I was quite taken aback when I was granted a preview showing by the Seneschal, and I predicted Milady's reaction perfectly. When she was shown the statue, with the very moving words on a plaque at the foot of it, she cried. Having recently fed, her tears were blood red, and left red streams down her cheeks. It is rare to see her let her guard down like this, in fact, I can only remember seeing her cry on 4 other occasions in all the years that I have been in her service. But it really did touch her, and is a most tremendous testimony of the love that her childer have for their Mother.


So, there is the news of how Milady and I have both been touched recently. And both times it was due to the thoughtfulness and consideration of Milady's childer. It's nice to know that even the deadliest of monsters can have a soft side. Could make you sleep easier.... but I'd still not go outside on your own during the night if I were you.