The Vampire Council of Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter
Encyclopedia
This is an alphabetical listing of members of the Vampire Council and their followers in Laurell K. Hamilton
's Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter series of novels.
, Sabin, and Asher
are all of Belle Morte's bloodline. It has been speculated that Belle Morte can use her control over the vampires in her lineage to cause "problem" that always seem to work out to her benefit, as in the case with the Master Vampire of London who seemingly went crazy out of the blue and killed his Kiss of Vampires.
Appearances: Narcissus in Chains
, Cerulean Sins
, Danse Macabre
, The Harlequin
, Bullet
(all spiritually only).
In Blue Moon
, Damian states that the Dragon had formerly sired many vampires, but has remained largely secluded during recent centuries. In Incubus Dreams
, the Dragon sent Primo to St. Louis in an attempt to dethrone or destabilize Jean-Claude. Once Jean-Claude and Anita overcame Primo, the Dragon permitted Primo to remain as their servant and expressed a desire to discuss "Council business" with them.
Appearances: Blue Moon
(mentioned only); Incubus Dreams
(spiritually only) Skin Trade
(mentioned only).
, Anita dubbed her "Mommie Dearest
"), Marmee Noir is the leader of all vampires and the head of the Vampire Council. She is both a vampire and a lycanthrope at once, and is apparently a were-cave lion. According to several of the vampires, she was the first vampire, which means that, like Mr Oliver, she predates the evolution of homo sapiens. However it has also been hinted that she is the Mother vampire in a metaphorical, rather than literal sense, having created the rules and culture that governs the vampire race.
It has been suggested that she is a unique type of vampire, distinctly different and more powerful, from all later descendents; perhaps not even a vampire, per se, but a unique type of monster with vampiric traits. Her powers include control over several species of vampire/lycanthrope mixes, the ability to project her attention and mental powers, and a deep control over darkness.
Marmee Noir and her vampire/lycanthrope followers have been "sleeping" for centuries, for unknown reasons, in an underground tower that looks out on a wide open space. They are now beginning to awaken, spurred at least partially by Noir's interest in Anita.
Merlin was turned by Marmee Noir, and appears to have some idea why she went to sleep, but has not revealed his theory to Anita. Anita believes that Belle Morte is gathering her power to challenge Noir for leadership of the Vampire Council, but Belle appears to be naively underestimating Marmee Noir's true nature and powers. Belle Morte claimed she was the reason why some of Mother Dark's followers had woken, but it was later thought by some familiar with Marmee Noir to be merely coincidental.
Possibly dead after a human attack in her resting place during Skin Trade.
In Bullet, it is revealed that she survived the physical destruction of her body, and lives on by 'riding' other vampires the same way the Traveller does. She controlled Belle Morte, Morte d'Amour, and Padma, although the St. Louis triumverate broke her hold on Belle, who then fled. Belle told them the Traveller was also in hiding, and it wasn't known whether Marmee Noir had control of the Dragon. She is killed by Anita in 'Hit List' by Anita "Drinking" her darkness (energy), a Power she received in Obsidian Butterfly.
Appearances: Cerulean Sins
; Danse Macabre
; The Harlequin
; Blood Noir
; Skin Trade
, Bullet
(all only spiritually, so far)
's poem "Madam de Montbazon" includes the line "Elle était morte d'amour, rendant son âme dans le parfum d'une jacinthe," which translates to "She had died of love, leaving her soul in the perfume of a hyacinth.")
Morte D'Amour is a rotting vampire, meaning he can appear to decompose even to the point of becoming skeletal, as well as the ability to cause corruption with his bite. All vampires with either ability appear to be of his bloodline. In Blue Moon
, Damian states that Morte D'Amour had formerly sired many vampires and was responsible for the ancient tales of vampires being largely corpse-like in appearance.
Appearance: Bullet
(spiritually only)
species, a pre-human vampire, Anita estimated his age at approximately one million years.
A master vampire, Oliver's abilities included the ability to cause earthquakes, the power to "draw blood from a distance," levitation of himself or others, the ability to remain awake during the day and mask his vampire nature almost totally, voice powers similar to Jean-Claude's, and the ability to call snakes and snake-like supernatural creatures. His retinue included Alejandro, Melanie the Lamia, and his human servant Karl Inger.
An opponent of the liberalization of vampire laws, Oliver planned to kill Jean-Claude, become master of St. Louis, then force all vampires in the city to engage in a killing spree to create a political climate hostile to vampire legalization. Oliver defeated Jean-Claude, but Anita killed him before he could sacrifice Jean-Claude and begin his plan. She defeated Alejandro and Oliver by ripping out their hearts and throats.
Currently, no vampire has been named as taking Mr. Oliver's place on the Vampire Council.
Appearances: Circus of the Damned
.
Appearances: Burnt Offerings
, Bullet
(spiritually only)
The Traveler was the only member of the council who is revealed to have known Oliver's plans to take over St. Louis and then use the vampires to make them illegal in the states there. He did nothing, stating that council members do not fight other council members. He also does not like Padma.
He is a strictly homosexual vampire, whose human servant, Balthasar, is also his lover. A large part of their relationship appears to revolve around the enjoyment they each derive from The Traveler possessing new bodies for use in their sexual antics.
Appearances: Burnt Offerings
master vampire more than one thousand years old, Alejandro was one of Mr. Oliver's retinue, who plotted to destroy Oliver and gain his freedom. Alejandro was largely immune to silver and had the ability to turn humans into vampires with a single bite. He was also able to reflect a flamethrower attack, causing the stream of flames to reverse in midair. Alejandro led a pack of four other vampires, most or all of whom were killed by Edward. Alejandro made Anita into his human servant against her will, overwhelming the marks that Jean-Claude had previously placed on her. Anita ultimately killed Alejandro, barely surviving the experience herself.
Appearances: Circus of the Damned
.
Appearances: Cerulean Sins
), and believed it to be a gift from God, this as well as his ability to become a master vampire were suppressed while he served in the presence of the Vampire Council. Upon arriving in the United States he was a sufficient distance from the Councils debilitating influence reaching the status of master vampire while in St. Louis, he also gained the almost unheard-of ability to walk in sunlight[which he claimed/believed came from God] and an animal to call, which was revealed to be the butterfly. He burned himself to death when he killed Yvette
Appearances: Burnt Offerings
Appearances: Burnt Offerings
Laurell K. Hamilton
Laurell Kaye Hamilton is an American fantasy and romance writer. She is the author of two series of stories. Hamilton is known for her New York Times-bestselling Anita Blake series, featuring a professional zombie raiser/supernatural consultant for the police as the protagonist in a world where...
's Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter series of novels.
Belle Morte
Beautiful, pale skinned, dark haired, with eyes the color of dark honey, Belle Morte (or "Beautiful Death") is a Vampire Council member and apparently personally responsible for the rise of "sexy vampires" in the Anitaverse. She is known to be at least 2,000 years old. Her abilities include the power to induce lust from a distance (extending to at least hundreds of people at a distance of miles), the ability to draw power from lust, and the ability to call all of the "great cats" (presumably lions, tigers, leopards, jaguars, etc.). All members of Belle-Morte's bloodline tend to be selected for their beauty, and some of the vampires in her line are visited by the ardeur, becoming incubi or succubi that need to feed off of lust as well as blood, but able to also project the ardeur to control others. Belle-Morte can make mental contact with all new vampires of her bloodline, and can serve as a mental "bridge" between willing members of her bloodline. In some cases, Belle Morte has shown the power to actually "resculpt" the features of vampires in her bloodline, making them still more beautiful than when they were chosen. Jean-ClaudeJean-Claude
Jean-Claude is a fictional character in the Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter series of novels by Laurell K. Hamilton. Within the novels, Jean-Claude's role is as one of the primary love interests of the series heroine, Anita Blake....
, Sabin, and Asher
Asher (Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter)
Asher is a fictional character in Laurell K. Hamilton's Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter series of novels. Asher is a Master Vampire, and the lover of Jean-Claude and Anita Blake....
are all of Belle Morte's bloodline. It has been speculated that Belle Morte can use her control over the vampires in her lineage to cause "problem" that always seem to work out to her benefit, as in the case with the Master Vampire of London who seemingly went crazy out of the blue and killed his Kiss of Vampires.
Appearances: Narcissus in Chains
Narcissus in Chains (novel)
Narcissus in Chains is the tenth book in the Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter series of horror/mystery/erotica novels by Laurell K. Hamilton.-Plot introduction:...
, Cerulean Sins
Cerulean Sins (novel)
Cerulean Sins is the eleventh in the Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter series of horror/mystery/erotica novels by Laurell K. Hamilton.-Plot introduction:Cerulean Sins continues the adventures of Anita Blake...
, Danse Macabre
Danse Macabre (novel)
Danse Macabre is the fourteenth book in the Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter series of horror/mystery/erotica novels by Laurell K. Hamilton....
, The Harlequin
The Harlequin (novel)
The Harlequin is the fifteenth book in the Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter series of horror/mystery/erotica novels by Laurell K. Hamilton; it was released June 5, 2007....
, Bullet
Bullet (novel)
Bullet is the nineteenth book in the Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter series of horror/mystery/erotica novels by Laurell K. Hamilton. It debuted at #2 on the New York Times Hardcover Fiction Best Seller List.-Plot introduction:...
(all spiritually only).
The Dragon
This female member of the Vampire Council is somewhat enigmatic. She is an old vampire, having created Primo in ancient Roman times. She has the power to draw all of the energy from another vampire, killing it permanently. Like Belle Morte and Morvoren, the Dragon can project her power, and did so in an attempt to force Anita to feed on Jean-Claude's vampires.In Blue Moon
Blue Moon (novel)
Blue Moon is the eighth in the Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter series of horror/mystery/erotica novels by Laurell K. Hamilton.-Plot introduction:...
, Damian states that the Dragon had formerly sired many vampires, but has remained largely secluded during recent centuries. In Incubus Dreams
Incubus Dreams (novel)
Incubus Dreams is the twelfth in the Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter series of horror/mystery/erotica novels by Laurell K. Hamilton.-Plot introduction:...
, the Dragon sent Primo to St. Louis in an attempt to dethrone or destabilize Jean-Claude. Once Jean-Claude and Anita overcame Primo, the Dragon permitted Primo to remain as their servant and expressed a desire to discuss "Council business" with them.
Appearances: Blue Moon
Blue Moon (novel)
Blue Moon is the eighth in the Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter series of horror/mystery/erotica novels by Laurell K. Hamilton.-Plot introduction:...
(mentioned only); Incubus Dreams
Incubus Dreams (novel)
Incubus Dreams is the twelfth in the Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter series of horror/mystery/erotica novels by Laurell K. Hamilton.-Plot introduction:...
(spiritually only) Skin Trade
Skin Trade (novel)
Skin Trade is the seventeenth book in the Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter series of horror/mystery/erotica novels by Laurell K. Hamilton.-Plot introduction:...
(mentioned only).
Marmee Noir
Generally known as The Sweet Dark or as the Mother Of All Darkness (in Cerulean SinsCerulean Sins (novel)
Cerulean Sins is the eleventh in the Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter series of horror/mystery/erotica novels by Laurell K. Hamilton.-Plot introduction:Cerulean Sins continues the adventures of Anita Blake...
, Anita dubbed her "Mommie Dearest
Mommie Dearest
Mommie Dearest is a memoir and exposé written by Christina Crawford, the adopted daughter of actress Joan Crawford. The book, which depicts Christina's childhood and her relationship with her mother, was published in 1978.-Christina Crawford's claims:...
"), Marmee Noir is the leader of all vampires and the head of the Vampire Council. She is both a vampire and a lycanthrope at once, and is apparently a were-cave lion. According to several of the vampires, she was the first vampire, which means that, like Mr Oliver, she predates the evolution of homo sapiens. However it has also been hinted that she is the Mother vampire in a metaphorical, rather than literal sense, having created the rules and culture that governs the vampire race.
It has been suggested that she is a unique type of vampire, distinctly different and more powerful, from all later descendents; perhaps not even a vampire, per se, but a unique type of monster with vampiric traits. Her powers include control over several species of vampire/lycanthrope mixes, the ability to project her attention and mental powers, and a deep control over darkness.
Marmee Noir and her vampire/lycanthrope followers have been "sleeping" for centuries, for unknown reasons, in an underground tower that looks out on a wide open space. They are now beginning to awaken, spurred at least partially by Noir's interest in Anita.
Merlin was turned by Marmee Noir, and appears to have some idea why she went to sleep, but has not revealed his theory to Anita. Anita believes that Belle Morte is gathering her power to challenge Noir for leadership of the Vampire Council, but Belle appears to be naively underestimating Marmee Noir's true nature and powers. Belle Morte claimed she was the reason why some of Mother Dark's followers had woken, but it was later thought by some familiar with Marmee Noir to be merely coincidental.
Possibly dead after a human attack in her resting place during Skin Trade.
In Bullet, it is revealed that she survived the physical destruction of her body, and lives on by 'riding' other vampires the same way the Traveller does. She controlled Belle Morte, Morte d'Amour, and Padma, although the St. Louis triumverate broke her hold on Belle, who then fled. Belle told them the Traveller was also in hiding, and it wasn't known whether Marmee Noir had control of the Dragon. She is killed by Anita in 'Hit List' by Anita "Drinking" her darkness (energy), a Power she received in Obsidian Butterfly.
Appearances: Cerulean Sins
Cerulean Sins (novel)
Cerulean Sins is the eleventh in the Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter series of horror/mystery/erotica novels by Laurell K. Hamilton.-Plot introduction:Cerulean Sins continues the adventures of Anita Blake...
; Danse Macabre
Danse Macabre (novel)
Danse Macabre is the fourteenth book in the Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter series of horror/mystery/erotica novels by Laurell K. Hamilton....
; The Harlequin
The Harlequin (novel)
The Harlequin is the fifteenth book in the Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter series of horror/mystery/erotica novels by Laurell K. Hamilton; it was released June 5, 2007....
; Blood Noir
Blood Noir (novel)
Blood Noir is the sixteenth book in the Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter series of horror/mystery/erotica novels by Laurell K. Hamilton.-Plot introduction:"Jason Schuyler is a werewolf. He's also one of Anita Blake's best friends, and sometimes her lover...
; Skin Trade
Skin Trade (novel)
Skin Trade is the seventeenth book in the Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter series of horror/mystery/erotica novels by Laurell K. Hamilton.-Plot introduction:...
, Bullet
Bullet (novel)
Bullet is the nineteenth book in the Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter series of horror/mystery/erotica novels by Laurell K. Hamilton. It debuted at #2 on the New York Times Hardcover Fiction Best Seller List.-Plot introduction:...
(all only spiritually, so far)
Morte D'Amour
A member of the vampire council; although translated in the novels as "lover of death," his name more accurately translates to "death of love" or "death from love." (For example, Aloysius BertrandAloysius Bertrand
Louis-Jacques-Napoléon “Aloysius” Bertrand was a French poet instrumental in the introduction of the prose poem into French literature and is credited with inspiring later Symbolist poets...
's poem "Madam de Montbazon" includes the line "Elle était morte d'amour, rendant son âme dans le parfum d'une jacinthe," which translates to "She had died of love, leaving her soul in the perfume of a hyacinth.")
Morte D'Amour is a rotting vampire, meaning he can appear to decompose even to the point of becoming skeletal, as well as the ability to cause corruption with his bite. All vampires with either ability appear to be of his bloodline. In Blue Moon
Blue Moon (novel)
Blue Moon is the eighth in the Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter series of horror/mystery/erotica novels by Laurell K. Hamilton.-Plot introduction:...
, Damian states that Morte D'Amour had formerly sired many vampires and was responsible for the ancient tales of vampires being largely corpse-like in appearance.
Appearance: Bullet
Bullet (novel)
Bullet is the nineteenth book in the Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter series of horror/mystery/erotica novels by Laurell K. Hamilton. It debuted at #2 on the New York Times Hardcover Fiction Best Seller List.-Plot introduction:...
(spiritually only)
Mr Oliver
Also known as "the Earthmover," Mr. Oliver was a member of the Vampire Council and, to his knowledge, the oldest living vampire. Oliver was approximately 4 feet tall, with a sloping brow, absent chin, and expensively cut blow-dried hair. Because it was suggested that Oliver was member of the Homo erectusHomo erectus
Homo erectus is an extinct species of hominid that lived from the end of the Pliocene epoch to the later Pleistocene, about . The species originated in Africa and spread as far as India, China and Java. There is still disagreement on the subject of the classification, ancestry, and progeny of H...
species, a pre-human vampire, Anita estimated his age at approximately one million years.
A master vampire, Oliver's abilities included the ability to cause earthquakes, the power to "draw blood from a distance," levitation of himself or others, the ability to remain awake during the day and mask his vampire nature almost totally, voice powers similar to Jean-Claude's, and the ability to call snakes and snake-like supernatural creatures. His retinue included Alejandro, Melanie the Lamia, and his human servant Karl Inger.
An opponent of the liberalization of vampire laws, Oliver planned to kill Jean-Claude, become master of St. Louis, then force all vampires in the city to engage in a killing spree to create a political climate hostile to vampire legalization. Oliver defeated Jean-Claude, but Anita killed him before he could sacrifice Jean-Claude and begin his plan. She defeated Alejandro and Oliver by ripping out their hearts and throats.
Currently, no vampire has been named as taking Mr. Oliver's place on the Vampire Council.
Appearances: Circus of the Damned
Circus of the Damned (novel)
Circus of the Damned is third book in the Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter series of horror/mystery novels by Laurell K. Hamilton.-Plot introduction:Circus of the Damned continues the adventures of Anita Blake...
.
Padma
Padma, also known as the Master of Beasts, is originally Indian and wears a turban. He is one of the weaker members of the Vampire Council as he can only gain strength from his human servant through direct feeding. His unique power is the ability to "call" all animals, not just a single species. Using this power, Padma can bend animals and shapeshifters to his will, and can also use the power as if it were a shapeshifter's "beast" - forcing his power into another, controlling their shapeshifting, and even killing them. He is a member of the only other surviving triumvirate in the novels, with Gideon and Captain Thomas Carswell. Anita successfully demanded that Padma surrender his son, Fernando in return for Anita sparing Padma's life. Anita then gave Fernado to Sylvie, a woman he had raped in an attempt to capture the werewolves, to do as she wished. Sylvie killed Fernando and now keeps his bones in a box in her room.Appearances: Burnt Offerings
Burnt Offerings (novel)
Burnt Offerings is the seventh in the Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter series of horror/mystery/erotica novels by Laurell K. Hamilton.-Plot introduction:...
, Bullet
Bullet (novel)
Bullet is the nineteenth book in the Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter series of horror/mystery/erotica novels by Laurell K. Hamilton. It debuted at #2 on the New York Times Hardcover Fiction Best Seller List.-Plot introduction:...
(spiritually only)
The Traveler
It is unknown what the Traveler's true name is. He has the ability to possess other vampire's bodies, though that vampire's consciousness is still awake. This seems to be limited only to vampires considerably weaker than himself; Jean-Claude was once the victim of this ability. He also has the ability to lend power to lesser vampires temporarily, bolstering their inherent strengths, and he can shield others from sensing him. The Traveler's own body was not present on his visit to St. Louis, only his consciousness possessing other vampires, and it was suggested that the Traveler's body is hidden away someplace.The Traveler was the only member of the council who is revealed to have known Oliver's plans to take over St. Louis and then use the vampires to make them illegal in the states there. He did nothing, stating that council members do not fight other council members. He also does not like Padma.
He is a strictly homosexual vampire, whose human servant, Balthasar, is also his lover. A large part of their relationship appears to revolve around the enjoyment they each derive from The Traveler possessing new bodies for use in their sexual antics.
Appearances: Burnt Offerings
Burnt Offerings (novel)
Burnt Offerings is the seventh in the Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter series of horror/mystery/erotica novels by Laurell K. Hamilton.-Plot introduction:...
Alejandro
An AztecAztec
The Aztec people were certain ethnic groups of central Mexico, particularly those groups who spoke the Nahuatl language and who dominated large parts of Mesoamerica in the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries, a period referred to as the late post-classic period in Mesoamerican chronology.Aztec is the...
master vampire more than one thousand years old, Alejandro was one of Mr. Oliver's retinue, who plotted to destroy Oliver and gain his freedom. Alejandro was largely immune to silver and had the ability to turn humans into vampires with a single bite. He was also able to reflect a flamethrower attack, causing the stream of flames to reverse in midair. Alejandro led a pack of four other vampires, most or all of whom were killed by Edward. Alejandro made Anita into his human servant against her will, overwhelming the marks that Jean-Claude had previously placed on her. Anita ultimately killed Alejandro, barely surviving the experience herself.
Appearances: Circus of the Damned
Circus of the Damned (novel)
Circus of the Damned is third book in the Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter series of horror/mystery novels by Laurell K. Hamilton.-Plot introduction:Circus of the Damned continues the adventures of Anita Blake...
.
Musette
One of Belle Morte's lieutenants, Musette has a preference for "young blood" (i.e. from minors), which is illegal in the United States. Her human servant is named Angelito, meaning "little angel", which is ironic considering he is anything but little. Musette has tortured and scared vampires that Belle Morte gave her for hundreds of years. Jason describes her, in the first book she appears in, as a "blonde Barbie doll," however there is something about her that invokes fear. Anita adds that Musette is a few inches shorter than her, with blue eyes and black eyebrows.Appearances: Cerulean Sins
Cerulean Sins (novel)
Cerulean Sins is the eleventh in the Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter series of horror/mystery/erotica novels by Laurell K. Hamilton.-Plot introduction:Cerulean Sins continues the adventures of Anita Blake...
Warrick
One of Morte D'Amour's followers, Warrick was made into a vampire in the 13th century by Yvette, when he was a member of the Crusades. Warrick had the rare ability to control and create fire (pyrokinesisPyrokinesis
Pyrokinesis, derived from the Greek words and , was the name coined by horror novelist Stephen King for the ability to create or to control fire with the mind that he gave to the protagonist Charlie McGee in Firestarter...
), and believed it to be a gift from God, this as well as his ability to become a master vampire were suppressed while he served in the presence of the Vampire Council. Upon arriving in the United States he was a sufficient distance from the Councils debilitating influence reaching the status of master vampire while in St. Louis, he also gained the almost unheard-of ability to walk in sunlight[which he claimed/believed came from God] and an animal to call, which was revealed to be the butterfly. He burned himself to death when he killed Yvette
Appearances: Burnt Offerings
Burnt Offerings (novel)
Burnt Offerings is the seventh in the Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter series of horror/mystery/erotica novels by Laurell K. Hamilton.-Plot introduction:...
Yvette
One of Morte D'Amour's followers, Yvette was a sadist who enjoyed rotting on people. She tortured Warrick for many years; however, upon their arrival to the United States, Warrick's powers slowly grew to their full potential, and Warrick burned Yvette to death.Appearances: Burnt Offerings
Burnt Offerings (novel)
Burnt Offerings is the seventh in the Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter series of horror/mystery/erotica novels by Laurell K. Hamilton.-Plot introduction:...