Post by Alex Miller on Sept 16, 2010 18:47:45 GMT -5
The years, the people, the things you need to know.
NYX
Although Nyx is the embodiment of Night in a literal divine personification, she is actually very similar to what people typically consider the Earth Goddess, Gaia. Nyx is found everywhere, she is most powerful at night, which is why her special children have always been vampyres. Since ancient times, vampyres have honored Nyx by living in a matriarchal society where women rule, but men are honored and respected for their roles as guardians and companions. Nyx ensouls the earth – filling rocks, trees, rivers and mountains with her spirit. She is known by many names including Changing Woman, Gaea, A’akuluujjusi, Kuan Yin, Grandmother Spider and even Dawn.
Often she gifts individual fledglings and vampyres with special powers. Those so gifted are also given the additional responsibility of becoming leaders among their kind such as High Priestesses or Warriors. Nyx is a benevolent Goddess. She is not jealous or vindictive, but she does not tolerate liars and her path is not always an easy one to tread. So, choose wisely…
THE DARK DAUGHTERS AND SONS
The Dark Daughters and Sons is the House of Night’s premier fledgling organization. Its members are the best and brightest of our school and set the standard for the other fledglings. The Leader of the Dark Daughters is chosen because Nyx has gifted her with extraordinary powers. This young woman is considered a High Priestess in Training and has the added responsibility of both performing monthly rituals dedicated to Nyx and leading the fledgling members in the rituals. The Leader of the Dark Daughters is mentored by the High Priestess of the House of Night, who takes special interest in her development. Membership in the Dark Daughters and Sons is by exclusive invitation only.
The symbol for the Dark Daughters is the traditional symbol for the Triple Goddess: two crescent moons back-to-back against a full moon. The Leader of the Dark Daughters wears a silver pendant with the symbol, a full moon encrusted with garnets.
FORMERS/YEARS
Third Former
The beginning of the House of Night experience. A new start to life.
Fourth Former
The experience continues. Nothing extremely special, but it is important.
Fifth Former
The further growing into a full-fledged vampyre.
Sixth Former
The end of the journey. Those who finish here will likely become full-fledged vampyres.
FLEDGLINGS
Blue Fledglings/Vampyres:
These are those that are first marked. The good vampyres that have a fair amount of control.
Red Fledglings/Vampyres:
These are those that have been marked, but weren't fortunate enough to survive the change. A potion type of thing was made that brought the fledglings back only, instead of their blue mark, they have a red one. Often classifed as 'bad', they have an increased bloodlust and cannot be in the sunlight. They prefer to be underground.
*Note: All information is taken from the House of Night novels as well as the official site: www.houseofnightseries.com . All ideas of this world belong to P.C. and Kristen Cast.
NYX
Although Nyx is the embodiment of Night in a literal divine personification, she is actually very similar to what people typically consider the Earth Goddess, Gaia. Nyx is found everywhere, she is most powerful at night, which is why her special children have always been vampyres. Since ancient times, vampyres have honored Nyx by living in a matriarchal society where women rule, but men are honored and respected for their roles as guardians and companions. Nyx ensouls the earth – filling rocks, trees, rivers and mountains with her spirit. She is known by many names including Changing Woman, Gaea, A’akuluujjusi, Kuan Yin, Grandmother Spider and even Dawn.
Often she gifts individual fledglings and vampyres with special powers. Those so gifted are also given the additional responsibility of becoming leaders among their kind such as High Priestesses or Warriors. Nyx is a benevolent Goddess. She is not jealous or vindictive, but she does not tolerate liars and her path is not always an easy one to tread. So, choose wisely…
THE DARK DAUGHTERS AND SONS
The Dark Daughters and Sons is the House of Night’s premier fledgling organization. Its members are the best and brightest of our school and set the standard for the other fledglings. The Leader of the Dark Daughters is chosen because Nyx has gifted her with extraordinary powers. This young woman is considered a High Priestess in Training and has the added responsibility of both performing monthly rituals dedicated to Nyx and leading the fledgling members in the rituals. The Leader of the Dark Daughters is mentored by the High Priestess of the House of Night, who takes special interest in her development. Membership in the Dark Daughters and Sons is by exclusive invitation only.
The symbol for the Dark Daughters is the traditional symbol for the Triple Goddess: two crescent moons back-to-back against a full moon. The Leader of the Dark Daughters wears a silver pendant with the symbol, a full moon encrusted with garnets.
FORMERS/YEARS
Third Former
The beginning of the House of Night experience. A new start to life.
Fourth Former
The experience continues. Nothing extremely special, but it is important.
Fifth Former
The further growing into a full-fledged vampyre.
Sixth Former
The end of the journey. Those who finish here will likely become full-fledged vampyres.
FLEDGLINGS
Blue Fledglings/Vampyres:
These are those that are first marked. The good vampyres that have a fair amount of control.
Red Fledglings/Vampyres:
These are those that have been marked, but weren't fortunate enough to survive the change. A potion type of thing was made that brought the fledglings back only, instead of their blue mark, they have a red one. Often classifed as 'bad', they have an increased bloodlust and cannot be in the sunlight. They prefer to be underground.
*Note: All information is taken from the House of Night novels as well as the official site: www.houseofnightseries.com . All ideas of this world belong to P.C. and Kristen Cast.
