#black dagger brotherhood

[you-get-me-closer-to-god]

Vampire fang boners are actually one of my favorite tropes. “His fangs lengthened”??!???! Hell yeah they did, bite me with your horny fangs you bitch

[cassianandfenrysaremyboyos]

Thinking about him *insert pathetic fictional man*

[marimayscarlett]

If Richard was a vampire, what kind would he be? Like would he sparkle like from Twilight? Would he come from The Lost Boys universe, or Fright Night or Interview with a Vampire?

This has been bugging me for weeks, I want to write a vampire!Richard fic but I can't figure out the best fit for him, I'm not sure if this has been asked before tho so I apologize in advance of it has! Also feel free to do the rest of the Ramm boys if you'd like!! I love hearing your opinions!!

I wanted to ask the vampire and RZK knowledge queen, thanks!! 🥰

Hi 👋

⚠⚠⚠ This will be long. I am so sorry. ⚠⚠⚠

Oh dear, dear Anon, now you've really stirred something up here... Once I start talking about vampires, especially in connection with Richard, it can get very long, very detailed, and very rambling (as you see below). On top of that, it’s the kind of thing that interests about 0.2% of this fandom, while the rest probably falls asleep halfway through. BUT WHO CARES. (well, I do...) I’m still going to answer extensively, as I have quite a few thoughts on this.

I’ll first introduce the key traits of various vampire races across different vampire media (series, films, books), including some of the ones you mentioned and a few I myself find important (I just chose a few, otherwise this would've gotten endless). I’ll use bullet points to make things easier to follow. Then, I’ll compare those traits with Richard’s aesthetic and estimate which characteristics would suit him best.

Some vampire characteristics (I forgo mentioning the teeth since at least this is pretty similar):

Interview with a Vampire (book by Anne Rice & movie from 1994) vampires stop aging after they're turned - pale, with luminous skin - require human/animal blood to survive - transition: through through the exchange of blood with a vampire - exposure to sunlight is fatal (burning skin etc), fire is also deadly - crosses and holy water have no effect on them - no reflections in mirrors - sleep not really necessary, still rest during the day

-> a quite typical and traditional depiction of vampires.

The vampire diaries (books by Lisa J. Smith and show from 2009-2017) stop aging after their transformation - eyes darken, veins appear beneath them, and their fangs emerge when feeding or angry - rapid healing abilities - human becomes a vampire by dying with vampire blood in their system, followed by completing the transition through feeding on blood - sunlight burns and weakens them, solution: daylight ring made by a witch - weakened by Vervain (burns their skin) - die by stike through the heart as well as from beheading, heart ripped out of their chest, fire, werewolf bites - Vampires can compel humans to obey their commands - can suppress their emotions by turning off their humanity - "original vampires" as the origin of all vampires

-> a more modern interpretation with some loopholes for the vampires

Black Dagger Brotherhood (books by J. R. Ward) larger and more physically imposing than humans, excellent fighters - eyes change color when they feed - extraordinarily long lifespans, but they are not completely immortal (can be f.e. killed by explosions) - can only survive by drinking the blood of the opposite sex from their own species - Vampires are born, not made: transition from mortal to full vampire during their mid-20s, is extremely dangerous, often fatal - Sunlight is deadly - Vampires form intense, lifelong mating bonds to their "shellans" - strong sexual drives, closely tied to their feeding habits and emotional connections - require downtime during the day - some vampires possess unique powers (mind control, telekinesis)

-> a quite dramatic and very emotionally charged interpretation

The Lost Boys (movie from 1987) maintain a human appearance, but reveal monstrous features when feeding or fighting - do not age and can live forever - can be killed by a wooden stake to the heart, decapitation, or severe injuries - possess superhuman strength, speed, agility - can fly or hover - transition by drinking vampire blood - require human blood to survive - sunlight is deadly - garlic and holy water burn and repel them - no reflections in mirrors - form groups or "packs" - killing the vampire "leader" (head vampire) can reverse the transformation for those who haven't fully turned

-> mixture of traditional and more modern-fantasy elements

Twilight (books by Stephanie Meyer, movies 2008 - 2012) pale skin that sparkles in sunlight - eyes change color based on their diet (gold: animal blood, red: human blood) - do not age and can live forever - superhuman strength, speed, reflexes - heal instantly from injuries unless they're torn apart and burned - human becomes a vampire if bitten and exposed to venom - are not harmed by sunlight, yet prevent it due to their skin - bodies are described as hard as stone - do not sleep or rest - some vampires possess unique supernatural powers (telepathy, precognition, emotional manipulation) - form covens or families - not affected by garlic, holy water, crosses, or wooden stakes

-> a modern and romantized way of characterisation

Dracula (book by Bram Stoker, movie 1992) pale with blood-red lips (book, movie in the beginning)) - do not age and immortal - possess superhuman strength, speed, and heightened senses - have the ability to hypnotize or mentally control their victims - require human blood to survive - human becomes a vampire by drinking a vampire’s blood after being fed upon repeatedly - sunlight weakens them, yet does not kill them immediately - can be killed by a wooden stake through the heart, decapitation, or exposure to sunlight and fire - are repelled by crosses, crucifixes, holy water, and consecrated ground - no reflections in mirrors - less powerful during the day, prefer to rest in their coffins filled with soil from their homeland - can summon and command nocturnal creatures like bats, wolves, and rats

-> most likely the most famous characterisation of vampires

Nosferatu (movies from 1922, 1979 and 2024) either rodent-like appearance (1922, 1979) or grotesque rotten corpse aesthetic - do not age and immortal, yet appearance seems to change through the years - require human blood to survive - completely destroyable by sunlight - is associated with disease and pestilence - must sleep in coffins filled with soil from their homeland - raw, primal desires very evident (2024)

-> based on Dracula, yet still different (and unnecessarily hot in case of the 2024 version)

Now on to my small evaluation, which traits I could see in Richard:

Well, where do I begin? I’d most likely place Richard, on one hand, in the rather traditional universe of Interview with the Vampire. It fits his at-times very sophisticated demeanor - "very gentleman" (to quote him), very classic, very seductive. At first glance, he would fit perfectly into that world, also because it feels like it aligns with the dramatic stage persona he occasionally adopts.

Nevertheless, other traits also suit him if we indulge in vampire fantasy: the ability to manipulate others with unbeatable persuasion (compelling) from The Vampire Diaries, the pack mentality from The Lost Boys or Twilight when you think of his loyalty and love for the band and his family. Curling up at home with movies or retreating to his studio to recharge or find refuge - leaving aside the morbid aspects, this reminds me of the rest accommodations in Dracula or Nosferatu. And lastly, I also see him fitting well into the Black Dagger Brotherhood universe. The emotionality that sometimes overflows, the mutual loyalty among the brothers, and not least the strong attraction between the sexes, along with the significant focus on emotional and physical connection and lust.

As you can see, I can’t quite decide. Hopefully, this helps you anyway 👀

Some fitting gifs to add to the mood:

As for the other band members, I’m torn because I don’t see all of them fitting into the vampire direction when it comes to a fantasy AU. The one I could most imagine in the vampire realm would be Schneider - most likely in the Vampire Diaries direction. It’s just a feeling that this would suit him: some classic elements combined with loopholes that would allow him to enjoy life as a vampire.

Thank you for your attention, if you made it this far 😌

[doorianpavus]

First Look at The Black Dagger Brotherhood by J.R. Ward

[critical-quoter]

I was dead until you found me, though I breathed. I was sightless, though I could see. And then you came... and I was awakened.

Lover Awakened - J. R. Ward

[bangbangwhoa]

books I’ve read in 2024 📖 no. 136

The Beloved by J.R. Ward

“Dreams are even harder to give up on than any reality. What we want, what we imagine in our heads, is a fiction that lives and breathes even though it doesn’t actually exist. When we recognize that it’s not real and we have to let it go? We give up a tender part of ourselves along with the fantasy. It hurts.”

[majestativa]

The relief that suffused his body was so complete it was unfathomable. It was as if the sickness inside of him was erased, and in its absence? An exhausted peace and calm, like he had come to the end of a long trial.

— J.R. Ward, The Sinner (Black Dagger Brotherhood), (2020)

[heavenly-chainsaw]

My Xhex banner edit but also a Rhea Ripley edit 🖤🩶💫

[ellajim122]

Jane: If Butch jumped off a cliff, would you?

V: *stares into the distance with a blank expression*

Jane: Vishous!

V: Well-er-I mean, it depends.

Jane: DON'T JUMP OFF A CLIFF!

V: Well, I wasn't planning on it.

Jane: But if Butch did, you would!?

V: *stares into the distance yet again*

Jane: VISHOUS!

[mashithamel]

Lover Eternal: JR Ward, Black Dagger Brotherhood

Ok, I take back what I said earlier about liking seeing the mind of these bad guys. It’s terrible and I’d like it to stop. O is disgusting. Rhage’s (and I’m still not over the spellings in these books) curse is a great tragedy. I like that he did something to deserve it—unlike Mary, he has some fault for it. On the other hand, the Scribe Virgin is definitely a jerk. But…once he’s told her he’s a vampire, and all the lesser stuff, why exactly does he hold back on explaining that he turns into an out of control monster and that’s why he isn’t having sex with her? I mean…does he think it’s gonna flip her out…more than she already is? Also, he has zero leg to stand on regarding Mary not being open. He claims her as basically shellan, but just won’t talk about the (literal) monster in the room with them??? I just lost someone yesterday to a blood cancer, so this was a tough read at some points, because I could really relate to her as she deals with cancer recurrence. I love how he addresses her scars and the way her illness has marked her body with reverence and adoration. Looking at that and realizing how strong she is, instead of thinking they make her weak, is a wonderful thing. Actually, I like a lot of the disability representation. Muteness, serious illness, blindness, autism. Ok, getting more about Zsadist than just scary stuff is pretty cool. Also I only just figured out who John is at the 76% mark. My heart sank so badly when I got to the bargin and realized how little was left in the book, and Rhage’s sacrifice was so painful and loving. Absolute agony. Also I would like to amend my earlier statement—the Scribe Virgin is an asshole. Like, with Rhage’s punishment that was really a punishment for all of them? I appreciate she changed her mind here, but the reason for it—something that hadn’t come up as an issue for either of them at any point, and without which she was willing to condemn Rhage to be Forever Alone—is all types of f’d up. I’ll take the happy ending! But holy cow they need a new religion.

Bottom line: I really like Mary. I love Rhage falling for her, it’s nicely angsty and super hot. I’m sucked into this series now.

Rating: five out of five unnecessarily painful rituals

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[scribevirgins]

so Darius died, but gon reborn into John, and John dates Xhex, but Xhex was Darius’ step-daughter. and Johns adoptive dad, Tohr, dates a woman named Noone. and Noone is Xhex’s biological mother. So john is his own dad, and is dating his step-sister. but also Xhex is dating her step brother and her dad. But also Tohr was Darius’ adoptive son, which means Johns dad is his son and he’s his own grandad. and Noone is dating her son in law. and Xhex is dating her father in law.

[bdbmemes]

Do you know what this means?? It means that Saxton is so gay that even when he is doing his job with Wrath he still thinks about dick 😂

[critical-quoter]

'You are a manipulator.' 'I like to think of myself as an outcome engineer.'

Lover Eternal - J. R. Ward

[awarriorsmercy]

Grace Of My Bloodline

[Once I’d fed, I sealed the wound and thanked Z for the vein offered and curled up in the fetal position on the bed. I felt an enormous amount of guilt for taking the vein of @sullivanmag’s hellren. I felt someone touch me and I lashed out. It wasn’t until I locked eyes with my father that I eased up a bit.

“Easy, it’s just me and the cop. I wanted to see how you were feeling.”

I bared my fangs and let out a low hiss. A lot was going on in my head but the heavy footfalls of the king made me smirk.

“V, two things, number one, you know she hates Butch, why would you even think it would be okay to bring him in here? And two, get the fuck out your mahmen is here.”

My eyes grew wide and I eased a bit as the Scribe Virgin herself appeared by the side of the bed.

“My sweet Merciless you have such a warrior’s heart. Darius was so proud of you. I know you are angry that he is in the Fade, but not feeding will not gain you the reward of my sanctuary. There is someone in this house that understands your pain. That is why I have given you the gift of staying here. Now, I know you are friends with Tehrror are you not?”

I took a breath and nodded before answering the question I was asked.]

Yes, I am.

[My eyes closed as The Scribe Virgin ran her fingers through my hair.

“Good, then you will thank me for your gift. Wrath, do bring Tehrror in.”

I was confused by the order given because the last time I’d seen John Matthew, he was a skinny pre-trans male. The male that walked into the room was very different. A startled gasp left my mouth as I took in the sight before me.]

John, you’re fucking huge! How did that happen?

[The laughter out of Wrath made me glare at him and he turned to look at me.

“Don’t look at me that way, Mercy, it was funny.”

I didn’t find it the least bit funny. What happened next made me tear up. John crossed the floor to stand on the other side of the bed. He leaned down and kissed my hair.

“Hey, Mercy.”

I blinked because John had just spoken to me. My hands moved at a rapid speed to communicate with him. He chuckled and smiled softly.

“Speaking hurts, but I wanted to show you that I can do it. I want to stay in here while you rest, would you be okay with that?”

I nodded and The Scribe Virgin smiled.

“You’re welcome my child now sleep.”

My eyes closed as The Scribe Virgin disappeared from the room. Sometimes it pays to be her bloodline.]