Initiation Into The Vampiric Arts
The Vampire Regeneration Movement arose due to the popular misconceptions concerning modern vampires, and initiation in general. Not all modern day vampires are part of the movement. The movement was originally endorsed by only a small number vampires known as of vapir shamans, but continues to grow and become endorsed by representatives from various of the diverse traditions of modern day vampires. It has grown over the years to the point at which a sort of primer and handbook has been needed for the proper guidance of new initiates.  The chronicler for the movement has been given the task of creating a book to act in place of a spokes-person for those vampires that follow the vapir-shaman traditions. Many persons interested in the vampire traditions do not understand the need for initiation, often confusing it with sexual rites and fictional concepts of "making". Initiation is achieved by confronting your own death through a simulated near death experience achieved during out of body travel. Even some modern day practitioners do not understand the concept of vapir immortality, thus rejecting all references to initiation to become undead. The chronicler's task is to clarify the ancient process of becoming undead. To this end, the chronicler has attempted to keep the vapir traditions alive in a pragmatic way that will spread the teachings as rapidly as possible among modern vampire practitioners. Those that follow the exercises and practices become part of the movement when they can meet on the spirit plane, and are invited to provide feedback to the system, for improvement and clarification.