Forever Young The Beginning

by Gerald Simpkins

  Jennifer Stewart: 20 year old tavern wench at Hungry Eye Inn. Kidnap victim.

  James Barrows: 20 year old Adept Vampire employed by Robert Milliken.

  Julian DeRoche: Wealthy pervert in Paris.

  Liridona (Liri) Amsler: Swiss maid employed by Anna and older sister of Andre.

  Leon (Gunny) MacLamb: Gunnery/cannon expert aboard Elsie’s Cloud.

  Li Hong: Chinese Kung Fu expert and cook aboard Elsie’s Cloud.

  Lorn Barnes: Crewman aboard Elsie’s Cloud who speaks French.

  Louis Bouchard: Cosette’s younger brother.

  Marcel Francoise: Older brother of the Marquis de Sade, Donatien Francoise.

  Margaret Milliken: Vampire and wife of Robert Milliken of London.

  Marie Lafayette: Vampire and wife of Henri Lafayette of Marseille.

  Mark MacCarr: Shipwright and officer of Elsie’s Cloud.

  Mary McCloud: Ian’s aunt from Scotland.

  Mauritarius: Villainous vampire in Paris who courted Alyssa.

  Michelle: Little girl kidnapped by vampire from Angel’s Care Orphanage.

  Miles Edwards: Villain and rapist who is younger brother of Clifford Edwards.

  Mimi: Little girl at Angel’s Care orphanage of Marseille.

  Nikola (Niki) Saigat: Vampire and Supreme Council judge.

  Philippe’ Rodriguez: Suitor who hopes to become Alandra’s husband.

  Renaud LeClerc: Vampire and villainous kidnapper and murderer.

  Ricardo: Portuguese banker in Lisbon.

  Rob Woolsey: Crewman aboard Elsie’s Cloud.

  Robert Milliken: Vampire and judge on Supreme Council and banker in London.

  Roberto Rodriquez: Father of Philippe’’ Rodriquez and Spanish banker.

  Pierre: Carriage driver.

  Rosita: Sick little girl at Barcelona House in Barcelona, Spain.

  Serge Fellman: Swiss son of Annaliese Fellman.

  Sophia: Courtesan and companion of Li Hong.

  Stefan Devrie: Vampire who lost his forearm at the battle at the Francoise mansion.

  Stu: Crewman of Elsie’s Cloud.

  Stuart McCloud: Ian’s younger brother.

  Thomas Lawrence: Friend of Jennifer Stewart.

  Vassily: Vampire and judge of Supreme Council.

  Wilhelm (Willy) Hoffmeister: Vampire and judge of Supreme Council.

  Yvonne Devrie: Red-headed vampire badly burned at the Francoise mansion.

  Glossary of terminology

  Adept: A vampire so trained and imprinted as to be able to tolerate indirect sunlight, human food, and lack of blood for short periods, and mastering human mannerisms in such a way as to be able to blend with human society and not be detected.

  Adjust hearing: The ability for a properly mentored vampire to adjust the acuity of their hearing so as to hear extremely well in near silent conditions, and also to reduce hearing sensitivity in noisy conditions. This is necessary for any successful Adept vampire who desires to mix in human company in cities.

  Banque de Lafayette: Bank owned by vampire Henri Lafayette of France who is also a judge on Supreme Council.

  Blood fast: The length of time a candidate can do without blood. This is best achieved by denying blood during the imprinting process. It forever makes the candidate less dependent on blood and more able to tolerate being without it and able to not lose control when smelling it. The associated pain when denying during imprinting also enhances the candidate’s ability to tolerate pain. Only well-imprinted Adepts do a blood fast when imprinting. Many do not even know to imprint that characteristic.

  Brought over: To become a vampire.

  Crossing over: To become a vampire.

  Edwards and Milliken Bank: Bank in London owned in part by Robert Milliken, vampire and judge on Supreme Council.

  Eye lights: A term used to instruct candidates who are being brought over to become vampires regarding the control of the tendencies of vampire eyes to glow when emotions are stirred, whether passion or anger. A candidate is properly mentored when he or she is taught to ‘control their eye lights’.

  Generational move: Once every twenty years or so, successful Adept vampires move and change their names so that no humans can come to realize that they never age.

  Imprinting: The three week long process of body and physiology and mental changes that a vampire undergoes after being brought over. During this period, permanent characteristics are forever imprinted on the candidate. Physical characteristics such as length of hair and nails are permanently established. Ambidexterity can be easily accomplished during this period, as well as a tendency to excel at various things whether linguistics, music, hand to hand combat, weapons mastery, etc. Also a refinement of touch is far easier to learn at this time, such as how to handle delicate things without causing damage in spite of having far greater strength.

  Even such minor things as how one’s breath will smell, the length of their hair, their nails, how to control the acuity of their hearing, and control of their tendency for their eyes to glow are mastered during this three weeks if the candidate is properly mentored.

  The length of time one can be without blood will be set during this period as well as how much daylight they can tolerate. This in turn helps the candidate to be far better able to endure pain of all kinds as well as control their thirst.

  Imprint: The act of imprinting, or the sum of the characteristics achieved due to imprinting.

  Liechtenstein Trade Guild: The building in Liechtenstein where the Supreme Council meets, disguised as a trade guild to deceive humans.

  Rogues: Vampires that may or may not be Adepts, but who do feed on humans.

  Sensitivity and touch control: This training is necessary for well mentored Adept vampires to mix well in human company. It teaches the vampire to have a delicate touch and to be able to control their great strength at all times. One common method of teaching this is to toss eggs back and forth rapidly without breaking them. This is another vital trait for vampires who would successfully mix with humans in human society.

  Supreme Council (or ‘Council’): The nine Adept vampire judges who hand down life or death decisions regarding vampires who have done things causing humans to become knowledgeable regarding vampires and their existence. This can include death warrants being issued for humans who will try to make known the existence of vampires.

  Wig generation: Describes a period of time that spans approximately twenty years. This is when a vampire living in the same country as before should wear a wig when in public in case he or she meets someone whom they used to know before they changed their name. This is done to prevent an older human from recognizing them and wondering why they have not aged at all.