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Once the dreams have occurred, and if the dreamer agrees to accept the Legacy, the chosen person must pass a test: to hunt and kill a vampire. One who is called to this duty bears the innate sense and skill to carry out this duty, although he or she may decide not to accept the calling. If the chosen
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Imperials are the most fearsome of all vampires. They usually have long hair and they nearly always carry swords. They can fly and glide through the air and have the ability to pull the life-force from a human without touching or biting them, also having the ability to function in the day as long as
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The initial five novels are classified as paranormal romance, although they actually fall between several different genres, including historical fiction, paranormal romance, and horror. The novels have elements of each of these genres, but do not adhere to all the strictures of any of them.
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time–dreams that demonstrate and portend their future of hunting vampires and battling evil. Many who are called don't know the meaning of the dreams until after the fifth one, when they are educated about the world of vampires and
Venators by a mentor that is sent to them.
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Guardian vampires are those in Lilith's elite guard, and their eyes glow ruby pink instead of bloodred. These vampires have a particularly strong capability to enthrall their victims, and their fangs release a special poison at will.
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The vis bulla is a holy strength amulet, a tiny silver cross forged from a small vein beneath the mountain of
Golgatha and steeped in holy water. It provides protection, strength, speed, and fast-healing capability for the Venator.
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The world of the
Gardella Vampire Chronicles is one of an alternate reality in specific time periods. The early novels verge on steampunk, and as the series develops, may eventually grow into more of that genre.
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Gleason has recently continued the series in a spin-off, featuring Macey
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Lilith the Dark is the daughter of Judas, and has been alive for more than a millennium. She is the most powerful vampire on the earth today, and rules over the members of her race.
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