Not only Generals attended - I heard that ordinary vampires could go, too - but they made up the majority.Vampire Mountain is the fourth book in The Saga of Darren Shan and the first book in the Vampire Rites Trilogy. Crepsley used to be a Vampire General, but quit a long time ago, for reasons he never revealed.Įvery once in a while - I now knew it was twelve years - the Generals gathered at a secret fortress to discuss whatever it was that bloodsucking creatures of the night discussed when they got together. They killed insane or evil vampires and kept the rest of the walking undead in line. Vampires were ruled by soldiers called Vampire Generals, who made sure their laws were enforced. I knew a little bit about the Council and Vampire Mountain. Now, after six years of stability, we were about to journey into the unknown again. I got used to the wandering lifestyle and had been having a good time. I got along well with the rest of the Cirque troupe. I also learned a few magic tricks, which I worked into the act.

Crepsley's poisonous spider - every night to amaze and frighten audiences. I became a regular performer at the Cirque, going on with Madam Octa - Mr. Most of the vampire myths you read about in books or see in movies actually began with the vampaneze. Vampires don't - we just take a little bit of blood and move on, leaving those we suck from unharmed. The vampaneze are a breakaway group of vampires who kill humans when they feed on them. We left to put a stop to a mad vampaneze by the name of Murlough, who was terrorizing the vampire's home city. Crepsley and me had last been separated from the Cirque Du Freak. We toured the world, putting on incredible shows for customers who appreciated our strange and magical talents. We were part of a traveling band of amazing circus performers, led by a man called Hibernius Tall. I had a hard time adapting to the vampire and his ways - especially when it came to drinking human blood - but finally I let go, accepted my situation, and got on with the business of living. Crepsley's and I reluctantly became his assistant. I used to be human until eight or so years ago, when my destiny clashed with Mr. He ignored the rest of my questions and tucked himself into his coffin before the sun rose, leaving me to worry the day away. If we miss this year's gathering, we will have a long wait until the next.'Īnd that was all he'd say about it.

'And we go now because the Council only meets once every twelve years. 'The Council of Vampire Generals?' I asked. 'To present you to the Council,' he said. 'Vampire Mountain?' I yelled, racing after him. I was used to the vampire making declarations out of the blue - he didn't believe in consulting me when he was making up his mind - but this was shocking, even for him. 'We leave for Vampire Mountain tomorrow.' Crepsley said late one night, as he was heading for his coffin.

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