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Sorran · Joined: 08 Oct 2006 Posts: 56 Location: Decatur

ok i dont know if this is the right term or not so please dont get mad at me.
were animals have Nimr-ra or nimr-raj
do vampires have anything like that?
like someone that your energy is just so draw to and that their energy draws u in like a mouse to cheese.
that when their around you have to touch them. feel their skin. and touching them makes you feel so energized and calm and safe at the same time.
someone that it seem your energy and theirs just play with eachother.
if so whats that person called?
if ther isnt anything like that in vamp terms them just let me know so i can stop wondering.

thanks!
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Sandy · Joined: 15 Oct 2006 Posts: 644

To be honest, I've only heard these terms in LK Hamilton books. I tried googling the term and came up with references to her books etc.

Maybe--someone else knows more about this than I do.

I equate the feelings you are describing to hormones, pheromones, and other biological processes. There are structures in the brain that govern emotion, and hormones' neurotransmitters are just liquid energy making your world go round. I know what you mean. . .

I do, however, believe in soul mates. But I'm a romantic. LOL.

This is an interesting question--so don't feel funny about asking this.
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Sorran · Joined: 08 Oct 2006 Posts: 56 Location: Decatur

thanks.
yea i have seen that term in her books.
im reading one right now: Incubus Dreams
but i have seen it on other sites as well that when i started thinking maybe its not just a term she made up.

lol im the same.

thanks.
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Sandy · Joined: 15 Oct 2006 Posts: 644

RedRaven · Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2007 1:32 pm Post subject:

As far as I know those are only terms from her books, though there are alphas and betas and so forth among wolves in nature and the weres as the hierarchy of leadership/control, I don't think there is anything like that among us. I do however think that such an occurance of desire happens with all people when they meet someone that just does it for them, maybe it is a soulmate thing, maybe not, but it is wonderful when it occurs for both parties.

nightchild · Joined: 14 Oct 2006 Posts: 1127 Location: Belgium

Soulmates for vampires or therions?
never really put much thought to it life is to short to keep waiting and do nothing so where ever she is she better be able to follow,or she will get lost again.
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SoulSplat · Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 12:54 am Post subject:

That is a f#@!'in awesome question! Smile

At DragonCon in Atlanta last year ('06) there was a panel on the evolution of the "Vampire" character in literature. They danced around all the current literary stars including LK Hamilton. I really wish this question was asked. But I'm sure you would've stumped them.

If they did reply they probably would've replied with something similar to my opinion (I'm giving them the benifit of the doubt because Michelle Belanger WAS on the panel) which is similar to RedRaven's belief. And RedRaven, please say so if I'm off-base.

I think this is the point at which your spiritual beliefs cross over with your functional day to day practices. First of all, you'd have to determine which VAMPIRISM is for you. A practice or a belief system. And that's not something I'm prepared to argue with anyone. Its a personal choice or more correct – a feeling. Or even more correct – an instinct.

People could argue for weeks on the definition of a "soul". Its something that's never been proven and probably never will.

Instead of babbling on and on, I think its fair to say both you and I have been cursed since birth with the desire of a soulmate. I myself have never read LK Hamilton so I'm not familiar with the terms you used. But I believe there is a soulmate out there for me. And I believe there is one out there for you too.

I don't know if I've helped but nevertheless, I hope you keep asking the difficult questions. Dont ever stop. Smile

And if I find myself at a similar panel next year, I promise to ask your question.

RedRaven · Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2007 10:49 pm Post subject:

Not bad, Danke SoulSplat.

SoulSplat · Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2007 1:06 am Post subject:

RedRaven · Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2007 1:39 am Post subject:

No worries. Cool

prince dax · Joined: 05 Jul 2007 Posts: 35 Location: Brinson GA

Sandy · Joined: 15 Oct 2006 Posts: 644

SoulSplat · Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2007 12:04 am Post subject:

Looks as if there are 2 instances at this years Dcon where MB and Guiley are in the same room. Might be a good place to drop the "do vampires have soulmates?" asked by Sorran May 15. (See track listing thread: http://www.atlantavampirealliance.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=6857#6857)
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Maloryn · Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 8:21 am Post subject:

So, Splat, did you remember to ask this question of REG or MB?

---Mal

SoulSplat · Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 4:49 pm Post subject:

I didnt want to corner her in the panels. Thought that should be reserved for enemies or anyone that plays rough. So I caught her afterwards and then emailed her after the Con. I'll post as soon as I hear something.
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