Genetics 

            The Russellian Vampire does not draw strength from ‘paranormal infection’ or rejection of a spiritual ‘supreme being,’ but from superior, enhanced genetics. The theory is that the Russellian Vampire is more a ‘super human,’ having physical embodiments that are more pure and maximize the potential of the human form. This is not a denial of inherited traits or rejection of a person’s genetic make-up, but simply an augmentation of those things to the peak of that person’s actual abilities. Thus, the Russellian Vampire would be much stronger, much faster, have greater resistances, and more keen senses than that of its human counterpart.

            Moreover, the Russellian Vampire’s body is in a perpetual state of accelerated renewal, promoting faster and more-complete healing, better resistance to disease and infection, lowered effects from foreign substances, and requiring less of a need for recuperative rest. Most importantly, the Russellian Vampire never ages and, in some instances, actually has made the person ‘younger.’

            Additionally, the Russellian Vampire enjoys exceptional enhancements to the reproductive system, making female Russellian Vampires far more fertile for impregnation and male Russellian Vampires exceedingly more potent in producing offspring.

Astrology 

            While most fiction and legend about vampires remains largely centered on ‘creatures of the night’ drawing supernatural powers from Satan or another evil, the Russellian Vampire gains small additional abilities from two specific details: the exact time and place they were born, and the exact time and place they were made into a vampire. A “bi-natal chart,” a method that utilizes astrology to determine both the core personality and the ‘vampire personality’ of the Russellian Vampire, determines the vampire’s added abilities and inherent personality traits.

            When and where a Russellian Vampire is born to ordinary, mortal existence is essential to determining the core personality of the vampire, no differently than it would any other person. This same methodology is applied to the moment in which that same person was made into a vampire, creating a ‘secondary layer’ to the astrological natal chart. Combining these two elements determines the ‘vampire personality’ and establishes what, if any, additional powers or abilities a Russellian Vampire develops.

            This aspect of the Russellian Vampire will be examined in further detail in “BLOOD BROTHERS: Jacyn’s Journey – Book Four.”

Nature 

            Another consideration in the genetics of the Russellian Vampire is ‘the nature of the beast.’ Russellian Vampires, by virtue of their enhanced genetics, are far more ‘animalistic’ in their motivations and exhibit a more primal nature. Male Russellian Vampires tend to be more aggressive, domineering, vocal, and violent than their non-vampire equivalents as a result of increased testosterone production. Males also display a seemingly insatiable sexual appetite that is frequently matched with an apparent lack of interest in monogamous commitment.

            Conversely, the female Russellian Vampire is often the personification of femininity, being soft-spoken, gentle, timid, and passive. They are commonly the nurturers, caring for the male vampires and the home, bearing and rearing the young, and living under the constant and overshadowing superior strength of the vampire men. The females also manifest an increased libido, and generally delight in being the objects of the male vampires frequent and forceful affections.

            Both genders of the Russellian Vampire manifest an unconquerable survival instinct, and will do anything to survive. They will fight fiercely and have no qualms about killing a perceived threat, will sacrifice another vampire to preserve their own lives, and are completely incapable of suicide, despite the intent or desire behind it. A Russellian Vampire would never ‘take a bullet’ for another unless he or she was completely convinced of surviving the act.

Vampire Society

             Russellian Vampires exist on the fringes of all cultures, often living a secretive way of life among people that are blissfully unaware of the predators they share communities with. Vampires maintain associations with “perishables” (non-vampires, so-named because they will actually grow old and die) primarily because they need them for feeding, and because they provide amusement to the cruelly playful natures of the male Russellian Vampire.

            Among their own kind, Russellian Vampires generally observe a hierarchy similar to that of a pride of lions. The strongest, most fierce male generally rules any household, though his place in leadership can be challenged or taken at any time by a stronger or more cunning male. However, once the hierarchy is established, it is commonly maintained and respected among the males, as challenging the leader might result in a death, and another male would have to be assured of his chances of winning before engaging in such an endeavor.

The females of any household are generally at the mercy of the males, and normally live to serve the stronger males in any manner that is demanded of them. While jealousy and conflict are not unheard of among the females of a household, it is unusual to see it openly displayed, as strife among the ‘girls’ tends to annoy the males and may result in drastic acts of discipline and control, occasionally even death.

The households of Russellian Vampires are generally little more than dens of debauchery and all manner of sordid behaviors. A “family” is frequently any number of vampires, though most households have at least six vampires and it is very rare that a household has any two vampires that were related by birth. Russellian Vampires tend to favor larger houses, preferably secluded but still within close proximity to urban or suburban communities (where ‘perishables’ are plentiful), as they like their privacy but still want enough space to grow their ‘families’ without overpopulating a home.

As a rule, Russellian Vampires don’t like to share territories, and will distance themselves from other houses if possible. This is part of the survival instinct, a recognition by the vampires that having too many ‘perishable’ victims in any specific area only serves as a great threat to their secret lives.