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Lilith (NSFW)

Going as far back as the formation of humanity itself, there is the myth and stories of one known as Lilith, but who is she and what is she to us today in modern mythology? The concept and knowledge of Lilith actually goes as far back as the Sumerian, Akkadian Empire, and Babylonia cultures. Her stories even appear in the bible as the first wife of Adam contrary to the story that Eve had established so much in the origin of mankind. Due to various reasons including her not wanting to be subservient to Adam, she left Eden to fend for her own. She would meet and fall in love with the Archangel Samael that would corrupt her form to what many would consider to be a monster on mankind. Lilith is well established in folklore to many aspects, a vampire. As stories would progress, she would be established with the desire to feed on the flesh of others, to attacking pregnant women, to even being established as some form of succubus. It is not uncommon for most media to portray Lilith as an evil woman that was hellbent on consuming others for her own selfish desires and gain. However with all that being said, there has been some revival in how individuals look at her. Even modern day annalists have felt that Lilith's story has been unfairly treated. Some have felt that she was simply a victim rather than a villain to the changing atmospheres of how people view her. It was Samael that some viewed as the true villain or monstrosity that would make Lilith become what she would ultimately be. In Tales of Heroes, Lilith considers herself the first vampire to ever to come into existence although there is not enough evidence to fully suggest that. The world is filled with various creatures that devour human flesh, drink blood, or drain the essence of others. It maybe possible that she is half right being the first of a certain type of Vampire that would be more well known as the Romanian type Vampire. These vampires are known for their abilities to do quick teleports, fly, see in the dark, have powerful strength, etc. They are known to have grayish skin, red or yellow glowing eyes (In the case of Lilith, black and red glowing eyes), have bat like wings, fangs, etc. Lilith's story follows very much like the bible goes in Tales of Heroes. She has two forms which is her human form and her vampiric form consist of. She is immune to damage by sunlight and immune to anything that would normally kill a vampire with the exception of another mythic, god, deity, or some mystical weapon/magic. While she might have not been the first vampire, she was responsible for bringing forth the rise of the Golden Age of Vampires during Vlad the Impaler's reign. Forced to serve the Devil, she learned and offered the ability of Vampirism to Vlad in which he, his son, and his daughter would accept. Vampires cannot pass the curse by simply biting another, a certain set of actions must be made including a ritual has to be done to even accomplish it. During the Golden Age, Lilith would have a good time being by Vlad's side and having her own place to operate. However, like anything else, time passes and the age would come to an end. This hasn't stopped the "First Vampire" from living on her own and slowly developing more of an understanding for herself. While she does and freely admits of having a bad history of attacking human beings for the desire of blood indiscriminately, she has also acquired a lot of information on vampires from around most of the world. She is often described as bipolar, being kindhearted and friendly to someone to being a savage and utterly horrifying creature to the same individual. She has been finding an equilibrium with herself. In the later years she would deliberately target criminals that would attack and rob people on the roads figuring that society wouldn't care if the scum were swept away as she would get a well deserved meal in return. In a lot of ways this has made her into sort of a super hero even though she never claims to be. For her, Lilith has one desire and that is peace with herself and helping other vampires that are like her. It is because of this that she reluctantly joined the Coalition of Deities later on in the 17th century. The Coalition would offer forgiveness to any past actions that vampires committed, offer ways to suppress any hunger of blood or the flesh, and provide care for them for their service. For Lilith it was a second chance in life and she helped play a role in getting other vampires to join up the Coalition as well. Any of the other vampires that refused to join the Coalition and continue attacking human mortals would be hunted down, captured, or wiped out to ensure that mankind would live their own destiny. Lilith would have no hesitation in this new road of work and enjoys some relative peace for herself. Lilith is described in her human form to have her signature red hair that she is known for. Others have even declared that the John Collier painting of 1887 is a very close proximity to what Lilith's human form looks like. In great aspect she has had similar paintings of her in the same style of her in her vampiric form in turn so people can see both sides of her personality and body. Just like most of the Romanian type vampires, she cannot see her reflection in the mirror/water and photography itself cannot pick her up. This forces others to paint, sketch, or draw her in order for her to even see what she looks like. The tragedy and curse that she has will likely remain for her for as long as she lives as she progresses into the 21st century and beyond. Just like the Collier painting, Lilith stands in her vampiric form in what could be considered the Garden of Eden. Perhaps it is the location or perhaps it isn't, for Lilith the story of Adam and Eve will always remain with her for as long as she lives.