Sublime Requiem

Website
Name:	Sublime Requiem
Owner/Maintainer:	Lestat de Lioncourt?
Dates:	2004-2010?
Type:
Fandom:	Anne Rice, The Vampire Chronicles
URL:	early splash page;
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Sublime Requiem is a website with a focus on the works of Anne Rice.

It included a forum, links, chat, webrings, guestbook, links to fan pages, and more.

It may have been associated with The Forbidden Archive

Welcome to the Community at Sublime.

Whether concrete or intangible any location in which people come together, no matter what or who might be found there is ultimately just a tool and a source of common passions. Sublime Requiem is built on a piquant spirit of community furnished by our members which truly raises us to the sublime.

We celebrate that spirit here.

Disclaimer

We own the thoughts and the images - perhaps the odd soul - unless accredited elsewhere. All else we sign away in a spirit of absolute acquiescence to the mortal laws in governance. Hence, the names you read here belong to Anne Rice, Random House and all affiliated publishing houses. We don't make money through this enterprise - not even Armand. We all have our own differing reasons for being here, but none involves material gain.

"Welcome to Sublime Requiem"

Alright, let's get close and personal. Forget all the hype, although I have an undeniable talent for it. Forget what you're read elsewhere, shed all preconceptions, what is here presented to you, about you and for you… well, it's not quite what you might expect.

Wait, Lestat, Dude, did you say about me..?

Absolutely.

Perhaps you know that it has always been a dream of mine to be understood, to be known, to simply make contact. I want to reach out beyond this pale veil and have someone say 'Ah, yes! Yes, I understand you. I know you!' Besides, I'm as vain as original sin, and I can never resist a conversation about myself. Or about you.

You see it's like this. There's absolutely nothing on this earth as completely fascinating to us as you are, my darlings, there's nothing more tantalizing, no-one more likely to elicit rapturous adoration from all of us. Don't you go believing anything different despite the cool touch of our flesh. Mortality is our myth, and, you know what, that means you.

So come, and be welcome. Come for the absolute simplicity of being with us here, for communication, discussion and a little shared warmth and humor. Forget the flashy stage, in the end a performance is for an audience… Come for the words and convivial company, and be assured that we do exactly the same.

~Lestat de Lioncourt, July 2004

Another example:

Ignore the hype, even if I do have an undeniable talent for it. Forget what you have read elsewhere, and shed all tentative assumptions. Simply pick up this glowing silken thread that draws a curious fiend to the mortal world and let each step unravel a fascination for the intricate beauty of a human heart.

Dude, it's time to get up close and personal.

There is nothing on earth as rapturously enticing as you are. Don't you go believing anything different despite the cool touch of our flesh. Mortality is our myth, and you know what, that means you. So, roll on in and be welcome. Come for the absolute simplicity of being with us here, for communication, discussion and a little shared warmth and humor. Come for the words and convivial company, and be assured that we do exactly the same. ~Lestat de Lioncourt, July 2004

Another example:

If this is your first visit here, then put aside all your tentative assumptions. Ignore the hype, even if I do have an undeniable talent for it. This isn’t really about all that’s gone before, or just a shimmering vision of what will happen if only the beautiful dead would kiss your dreams awake. We offer something entirely real.

Welcome to the Sublime Theater whose vibrant soul is community. Here you can expect to find warmth despite the cool touch of our flesh, and something altogether tangible behind the picaresque glow of electric paint.

Your playbill for your stay is the Guidelines a full reference guide to the Requiem and attending fiends, as well as the indispensable site Etiquette which we please ask you to read.

Stage right, click on the links to the resident immortal membership, into whose pages each have infused a little eternal, often eccentric quintessence as the Coven ever aspires to be Articulate. Most include links to an online journal.

But for the main act, visit the informal and vivacious Forums where we, the immortals await you, and there you will find shared passions, shenanigans and weighty debate- from the sincerely Sublime to the rampantly ridiculous. Community showcases the talents of some of our members, and other projects, while the Addendum promises you an evolving perspective on our world.

So, find yourself welcome. Come for the absolute simplicity of being with us here, for communication, discussion and a little shared warmth and humor. Come for the words and convivial company, and be assured that we do exactly the same.

"Etiquettes"

It seems we are subject to external laws, who would have thought it? In the utmost spirit of compliance we hereby take a solemn oath to adhere to all relevant mortal laws...and in return you hereby sign to the effect that you will be bound by ours while you’re our guest. Any level of participation on the site whatever is taken to be as the mark of your name at the bottom of the parchment and so a firm agreement to our conditions and requests.

Legalities.

We own the thoughts and the images - perhaps the odd soul- unless accredited elsewhere. All posts and original images are the property of the author responsible and may not be used without express written permission thereby. All else we sign away in a spirit of absolute acquiescence to the mortal laws in governance of the internet, and so:

The names you read here belong to Anne Rice, Random House and all affiliated publishing houses. We don’t make money through this enterprise- not even Armand. We all have our own differing reasons for being here with you, but none involves material gain.

You must be 13 years old to join by law. We therefore assume that you are 13 or over, or if not, that you are here with parental permission. Anyone found to have lied about their age in this respect will be immediately banned. Please be prepared for occasional conversation of an adult nature. It rather goes with the territory so don’t pretend to be shocked when you discover we’re rarely child-friendly.

[...]

Pleasantries.

Shall we proceed without using the word "rules..?" Nevertheless, etiquette or not, this is intended to be a civilized gathering and as such all are expected to adhere to the code of conduct. We will restrict or ban any individual who flouts it.

This applies to the forum, chat room and any interaction you may have with others within our virtual walls, and it is assumed, like it or not, that you have read and accepted the following when you accept our hospitality in joining us here.

Respect is the watch word.

We will absolutely not tolerate any lack of gallantry or courtesy. Please be respectful of other opinions. Here, you'll find there is no absolute right or wrong, each opinion is as valid as the next, so long as it does not trespass on the bounds of decorum. In other words, be polite and don't flame.

If you've got this far then you know that we, the Immortals, claim to be the vampires described in The Vampire Chronicles. Quite what you claim to be is your own affair and we're not likely to ask. That said, you may not take the name of an immortal or state here that you are a vampire, whether you are or not. Manners, please. If this prompts you to question if we really are what we say we are...Just ignore the urge. We're not going to answer you. We're also not going to grant any requests for immortality so don't tread that well worn path.

Simply enter and welcome.

Respect is the watch word. Show respect to all, regardless of any other consideration. That's all there is to it.

Revised guidelines

This is a civilized gathering and as such all are expected to adhere to a code of conduct. We will restrict or ban any individual who wilfully flouts it, mortal and immortal alike. The guidelines outlined here apply to the forum, chat room and any interaction you may have with others within our virtual walls, and it is assumed, like it or not, that you have read and accepted the following when you accept our hospitality in joining us here.

#Tolerate: Here, you'll find there is no absolute right or wrong, each opinion is as valid as the next, so long as it does not trespass on the bounds of decorum. A view point may still be valid even if you don't agree with it. In other words, be polite and don't flame.

#Be open: I don't believe in censorship. You´ll find no such restrictions, but only allowing for the fact that you follow the guidelines here. If we deem your posts to be deliberately incendiary or insulting in nature you just might find your posts deleted or your presence banned. We welcome comments, opinions and suggestions. Feel at home.

#Take a name: We, your hosts, are named immortals as per those described in The Vampire Chronicles. (Quite what you claim to be is your own affair and we're not likely to ask.) You may not take the name of a fellow immortal or state here that you are a vampire, whether you are or not. It's really not the point, so manners, please. If this prompts you to question if we really are what we say we are; ignore the urge. We're not going to answer you.

#Expectations: We have absolutely -nothing- to prove, one way or another.

-We will not enter into any discussion about who we are or are not. It is irrelevant. Accept that we merely wish to talk with you, there is nothing else. This is not about belief, it is about community. The guiding principle is that we will accept you for who you are, quite aside from the expectations raised by what you call yourself. We expect the same.

-We will not participate in any discussion about calling you or meeting you. We will do exactly neither at any time, just don't ask. For that matter, don't divulge your personal details to anyone on the net. Take care of your online safety.

-We are interested in you and invite open discussion... but don't mistake fond conversation or amusement for enduring romantic love or other such promises. There are none to give. Talk to us if it pleases you, but not with any expectation of blossoming love or promises of immortality. It just ain't gonna happen.

-Please be prepared for occasional conversation of an adult nature. It rather goes with the territory so don't pretend to be shocked when you discover we're rarely child-friendly. We assume that you are 13 or over, or if not, that you are here with parental permission. There is, in addition, a forum restricted to the use of those aged 18 and over, in which adult themes may be pursued with few reservations.

-Please present yourself with a degree of clarity that all may enjoy what you say and understand sufficiently to frame a reply. We don't correct spelling and we are here not to judge, merely to converse. Just make it easy on us, hmmnn..? You might be also be conversant with more than one language, but all are presumed to speak English here, so don't go excluding others by slipping into another tongue, as charming as your tongue might be.

We have absolutely nothing to prove, one way or another. If you are trying to prove anything then you took a wrong turn at Metaphysics.

Your eccentric hosts all have immortal names, particularly those vampires named in The Vampire Chronicles. (Whoever you claim to be is your own affair.) If this prompts you to question our identity ignore the urge. We're not going to enter into any discussion about anything so irrelevant and it’s no-one’s business but our own. This is not about belief, it is about community. We will accept you for who you are quite aside from any expectations raised by what you call yourself and we expect exactly the same.

We’re fascinated by you. We invite open discussion and informal or meaningful exchange but don't mistake fond conversation for enduring love or other similar promises. There are none to give. Talk to us if it pleases you, but not with any expectation of blossoming romance or promises of immortality. It’s not going to happen.

Accept that we merely wish to talk with you, and there is nothing else to be had, no hidden agenda or grand conspiracy. In this vein, we will not participate in any discussion about calling you or meeting with you. We will do exactly neither at any time, so just don't ask us. For that matter, don't divulge your personal details to anyone on the Internet. Always take care of your online safety.