Selur Notche

I used to live in France... I moved to the states nearly two centuries ago. I miss being back in France sometimes, But i've had a wonderful time living and traveling around the states. The weather has been quite enjoyable lately, i've been going on walks almost daily these days. Don't worry about me harming you. I have not bitten a mortal since i was 95. I cannot even remember the year that was. I stopped celebrating my birthday nearly 300 years ago. was human born there and lived my childhood as a Mortal in France. I got turned on my 18th birthday. I traveled around as a transient for a few years. Going from town to town, searching for a cure to what i had become. After years of traveling with no sign of a cure, i gave up and moved to the states to begin, anew. I absolutely love the culture and scenery in France. But the people here in the states, are way better. in France, I was hated, i was an outcast. But here, i am accepted. People do not fear me, some even look up to me. I know there have been numerous mythes and stories that have been told throughout the years about my kind. I am here to show the states what Vampires are REALLY like. I have traveled to everywhere from Alabama to Washington. I have not been to Hawaii, Kentucky, New Mexico, or Ohio. As long as i am able to take walks and clear my head in comfortable weather, I'm happy. I was born June 6, 1606. so I'm nearly 402. I've lived 384 yrs as a Vampire. I was turned By force.. Though as a young young child i wondered what life would be like as a Vampire. I guess that is where i made a mistake. From what i remember, I was going for a walk late at night on my 18th birthday. which, in a sense, was my death day, aswell as my "rebirth" as a blood thirsty Vampire. That's one trait i remember having as a Mortal, going for walks. because of this, i go on walks daily. well, nightly, but you get the point. It all happened to fast, one minute i'm walking through the forest, the next, i'm bleeding from my neck onto a stone i stumbled across in the forest. I don't remember much after that. Only that the figure who "changed" me, whispered to me, "Be careful what you wish for.", and then walked away. well, about 4-6 states, I also have not been to Alaska. It's kind of comforting knowing that you cannot technically "die", but as the years have gone by, i've watched family and friends pass, and i stay the same. Some days.. i wish for death, but it never comes. I cannot sleep, never have been able to. Some have suggested medication to induse sleep. But mortal drugs and medication have no effect on me; So i stick with walks. My summers are generally all wonderful, except for one dark summer back in 1913, which i do not like to talk about. Guitar is a delightful invention, and i have enjoyed playing it over the years. I have written many sonnets, poems, songs on it, and on occasion i still do. I would be more than happy to teach you, if you ever found the time! I generally hunt deer, elk, rabbits, whatever is available or currently overpopulated in the area i am staying in. Contrary to most Vampire folklore, i do not hunt humans. Yes, i do drink blood, but i don't feed on humans, i feed on animals. i am able to freely walk around in sunlight. I am what is known as a "Day Blood" Vampire. We are able to walk around in the sun unharmed. I will admit however, when i was first turned, i did feed on humans. I have had centuries to work on controlling my Bloodlust and i feel i have a pretty good hang of it. I have a lot more differences than the myths of what a vampire is due to the admiration of "Edward Cullen", but i won't bore you with those details. Because I was bitten the night of my 18th Birthday my body has remained "18" ever since. So i guess i "play off" as that age, though i am well more "aged" in all other aspects. For the most part i am open, I have learned to live with my situation; I searched for many years around France for a cure. But, after many misled journeys and dead ends, i gave up hope of gaining back the life i once had. I was driven out of France many years ago, i was hated there, treated as a "mistake" and a "monster", but, here in the states, people do no fear me. In fact, due to the recent popularity of Vampire movies and books, people tend to adore me. though many still do fear me, i am generally not anything to be afraid of. I have not harmed a human in nearly 300 years. As 18 was my final age as a human, i must say it was my favorite age i have ever been. Well, i matured, learned, and grew in self reliance and everything as most Mortals do; i just never stopped. I have seen many things, been to many places, and learned so much. I miss certain parts of being human, but if i could go back, i would not change a thing. I am glad of what i have become. Not so glad of some choices i have made, but i am happy with my life. You'd be surprised how much more opportunities you have in life when you realize, you cannot die. Though it does get tiring, i some days wish for death, but it never comes. I do apologize if my use of the phase "The States" offended Anyone. It is just what my father use to say when referring to the "USA", and i guess that's always stuck. I have never been on one. Getting emotionally involved with a mortal female is dangerous. Even though i have learned to control my Bloodlust over time, it can be hard to control when fighting a female Mortals aura. It can make even the strongest Vampire lose control.