by Michelle Belanger
The counselors, of all our kind, retain the strongest
connection to life. Though they have access to most of the powers
inherent in our kind, they suffer only mildly from our traditional
drawbacks. They are less sensitive to light and the natural cycles
as are the priests, and their flesh only rarely seems abnormally
cold. They are also less likely to be recognized for what they
are. Their subtle natures may influence their physical bodies, but
such manifestations are often far subtler than those of a priest.
Counselors do not have to feed unless regularly fed upon,
though they often grow accustomed to feeding upon others for the
pleasure it gives. If they are ill or over-extending themselves on
a subtle level, counselors will also deplete their energy enough
to make feeding a necessity. Even so, they suffer only mild
symptoms of withdrawal when forced to go without energy for an
extended period of time. Ceasing to feed altogether is rarely
debilitating to them. Once they overcome the mental and physical
addiction, they can lead a relatively ordinary life, if that is
their choice.
A counselor can go his entire life without awakening to his
true nature. There may be hints of it and he may have access to a
few subtle powers, but unless he is fed upon, he is unlikely to
ever need to feed in an overt fashion. If an unawakened counselor
feeds at all, it is only superficially, usually through intimate
contact with friends and lovers. They can get all they need
through touching or even through general non-contact draws. Even
once they have been fed upon, counselors rarely, if ever,
experience deep need, tending to skim energy from the surface of
their partners.
Counselors are often very sensual people, as their need for
energy is answered through close personal contact with others. The
sensual nature of their spirit is often reflected in their
physical form, so that counselors tend to be attractive in body,
lithe and fine-boned. Male or female, there is a compelling,
seductive quality about them that transcends gender. Many find
themselves attracted to vocations of entertainment, and are gifted
in music, the arts, and dance.
Counselors find it extremely pleasurable to be fed upon. Their
systems adapt readily to the demands of feeding, producing energy
to match the needs of their partner. Once a counselor has adapted
to a regular routine of being fed from, he will grow uncomfortable
when that routine is broken. Physical discomfort, mental
distraction, irritability, and hyperkineticism may result from an
over-abundance of energy if such a counselor is not fed from
regularly.
Counselors, like priests, tend to be mentally or emotionally
unstable, especially when their energy is out of balance. They
also tend toward obsessiveness, especially when it comes to
feeding, sensation, and pleasure.
Next: XXIX.
Warriors
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