Godric

**Godric** was a vampire who lived to be over 2,000 years old. For much of his existence, Godric was savage and violent, with no regard for human life and who considered vampires and their blood to be sacred. A harsh human existence had instilled in him a sense of nihilism, that there was no right or wrong -- only survival or death. However, in the later centuries of his life, Godric developed some compassion for humans and came to believe their fear of vampires was well-founded.

## History

Godric was born in Gaul some time in the 1st century BCE, though the exact date is unknown. His tribe worshipped the elements and adorned their bodies with symbolic tattoos. During Julius Caesar's invasion of Gaul, Godric was captured and brought back to Rome -- some time between 58 BCE and 52 BCE. In Rome, Godric was made a slave and sold to a wealthy master. This master turned out to be a vampire and a vicious, cruel one at that. He abused his new slave physically, emotionally, and sexually.

When Godric reached sixteen years of age, his master sired him. Godric remained with his master for a time, learning all he could about life as a vampire and mastering the control of his newfound powers. Then Godric killed his Maker, vengeance for the abuse that had been inflicted upon him, and fled from the vampire community to avoid their retribution for the crime. Godric lived in the wilderness, alone, for many centuries.

Though he eschewed civilization, he often stayed near armies while they engaged in campaigns. He often fed on the wounded and dying in the aftermath of battles, or participated in nighttime raids alongside them. In the 10th century, he witnessed Vikings raiding coastal Britannia. One Viking showed particular skill and ferocity, fascinating Godric. He followed him and watched him, and when the warrior was fatally wounded, Godric killed his companions and then offered him immortality. The warrior accepted, so Godric sired Eric Northman.

The two remained companions for centuries, and rejoined vampire society. They were living in London in 1665 CE, as an epidemic of plague swept through the city. Eric encountered the fearless Nora Gainesborough, who had become infected while caring for the ill. He brought her to Godric, who sired her.

In the early 20th century, Godric was made sheriff of Texas Area 9 -- Dallas. He formed a nest there which included vampires Stan Baker and Isabel Beaumont. However, when World War II broke out, Godric joined Eric in Europe in his quest for vengeance against the werewolves that had slain his human family. Eric had determined the werewolves were working with the Nazis, and so they posed as Nazi Schutzstaffel in infiltrate their enemies. In 1945 CE, they were able to track down a female werewolf. Godric pinned her to a wall with his bayonet so that Eric could interrogate her.

She refused to answer any questions without being provided vampire blood. Despite Godric's warnings and insistence about the sanctity of vitae, Eric gave her some of his. She informed him that her pack was being led by a vampire, before freeing herself and attacking her captors. Godric snapped her neck, killing her. Godric lectured his progeny, chiding him that he needed to control his emotions.

After the war, Godric returned to Dallas, Texas -- parting ways with Eric.