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History: Archduchess Liang, Domina Karnstein
She was born, Elizabeth Chole ... Daughter of Archduke Charles V, and Isabella of Portugal. The girl was raised in the manner of akin to the way most other noble young girls were brought up. The palace would become a gilded cage of sorts, shielding Elizabeth for those who probably wished to do her and her family harm. Her parents made sure every need of their daughter was met, from hand sewn gowns made of the finest materials to stunning cloth dolls. They stressed this in order to make sure their daughter was always at a decent state of contentment with her closed world.
When Elizabeth turned six she began harpsichord lessons, singing, painting, and basic sewing. At the age of seven she began to learn about her noble history. Once the young girl turned four she began to take private lessons on such subjects as etiquette, and proper conversation.
The child was not busy with her lessons; her free time would be spent wondering the many halls of her grand palace. Because her parents were somewhat strict she was forbidden to play outside in the gardens. Liang gave the appearance of being a weak child physically, and because of this her guardians tend to be overly cautious about her health. Some often worried the girl would take ill if she was permitted to wonder the halls in such a manner. No matter, nothing bad ever came from the random adventures, so she was allowed to continue with this daily routine.
It was not long until Elizabeth blossomed into an rather charming young woman. By the age of sixteen she had quite a few formal suitors. Yet, little by little the young woman began to feel disenchanted with her elegant lifestyle. Yet, greater issues would soon present themselves. Curiosity had taken her to a hidden room in the palace... where she soon discovered her dead mother's secret on the eve of her 19th Birthday.
Yes, this room looked akin to those described in works of horrific fiction! Push chairs lined the walls, accented by blood stains and golden restraints. Three pillars marked the center of the room, each with similar golden chain restraints. Whips... floggers... horrid animals sat on the far left wall... waiting to be used. A log was discovered... listing each debauched action. Yet what worried her the most was this one line. "In hindsight I should not have allowed the festival to go on so long. I pray my dear husband believes these marks are from a horse back ridding accident. I do fear... however -- that I am with child. Even though we did the dead before he left to England I worry that... this child may not be his. No matter, I shall never speak a word of this"
Later that night Elizabeth confronted her mother on her past debauched behavior! Angered by the woman's nonchalant and slightly cold reply the young woman was allowed to take a brief leave, to a distance cousins chateau in the French country side. The young woman found things far more relaxing there... and soon found excuses to take daily walks in such.
She soon caught the wondering eye of the Rene de Barbarac. He wowed the young woman with lush talk of love and marriage... inviting her into his home, and into his bead. Elizabeth was madly in love with Rene and would follow his requests without question. Gradually, this free thinker... this noble libertine began to introduce Elizabeth to new ways of thinking. It started innocently enough... with small requests caress her female house servants...self exploration.. and eventually lead to them inviting others to share their bed chamber.
Little by little Elizabeth began to lose her past morals, following the sins of her dear mother. As her various desires increased she began to tire of Rene. Now at the age of twenty fine she began to desire more from life. Her need took her to many a debauched place in Europe... and eventually to the bordello's of Italy. It was in one that she heard a rumor of creatures who feed on the living. Enchanted by these tails she decided to seek the truth.
After a year of wondering her search took her to the isle of Venexia. Her first day on the isle was rough.. to say the least. Elizabeth took shelter in the Green Dragon Tavern. The owner suggested the most novel idea to her... becoming court blood. A way for her to have a somewhat stable life. And that she did!
At first she loathed the idea of being used as a "blood doll". Yet, she would gradually begin to savor the sensation of being bitten. She enjoyed being lent out to the members of the Karnstein sabat, one of the younger on the island. They seemed more open sexually -- something she had been seeking.
Although she began to take a shine to Countess Claudia... a vampire of nobility and a coven leader of the Debosciati Rose coven. One of the younger that had only been around for fifty years. So enamored was Elizabeth that she eventually left the court to be of full service to Claudia. Yet her cruel mistress had other plans for her new blood doll - and allowed the members of her coven to use Elizabeth at will.
Feeling a bit deceived by this... she still went along with the mistress' orders. A coven trouble maker, and all about twit Loki sparked an idea... to become Enraptured.
With a little "gentle persuasion" Claudia eventually gave into to Elizabeth's requests. Her Enrapture occurred on the eve of samhain. In order to be "Blood birthed" Elizabeth was completely drained of her blood by Claudia. The elder female opened a wound in her wrist, allowing blood, and the vita Elizabeth needed to be sired. As by tradition, this Enrapture was carried out in the Sanctum Sanatorium at the centre of the Isola dei Morti. A very taxing process for Claudia -- who had only carried out three blood births before.
Afterwards the coven leader took full responsibly... Offering her formal blood doll as much blood as she needed during her suckling period.
Elizabeth would soon take the name Liang de Barbarac. Liang, being the name of an obscure sex goddess and de Barbarac... surname of her first lover. The only thing she kept of her old life was her formal tittle... Archduchess.
This new life brought about another set of troubles. The stress of it all gradually took it's tool on her sanity. Ever the lady, she did her best to hide her mental state. Keeping herself busy with matters of the Sabat. As always, she kept herself open sexually to not only the members of her own coven, but the others in of the house of Karnstein.
Her perseverance helped her rise in the ranks. Recognized for her sexual prowess, the coventribune granted her the rank of Numinus.
Yet, as time passed... sometime the fifty years or so, Claudia saw another way to use her former pawn. Needing an excuse to get rid of her former Consula she elevated Liang, who had already become a lower coventribune member, to this position.
Some saw her age, 99, young for a vampire, as an issue... This, and her current relationship with their leader caused a lot of anger to arise within the upper ranks of the coven! Claudia grew suspicious... Liang did what she could seek out those who wished to cause trouble in their group. A few were even arrested for plotting murder attempts on Claudia.
Another seventy five years or so past. Liang's higher position and her need to quell all disorder in the group caused her a great deal more stress. As a result she began to seek other ways of pleasure, and borrowed things from other cultures... going so far as to organize events. Yet it would seem that her actions did nothing to change the mind of a few... still upset with her mistress.
Another few years came and went quickly for her (another fifty, short about of time for a vampire). Samhain, marking the day Liang's blood birth. While she organized the event with a few trusted members, a few plotted something far worse.
After this lush Samhain event Claudia would be found the next morning. Her decapitated bloody body lay nude on the court steps. A warning was written on her chest to Liang. Ah yes... and Claudia's head found a few yards away impaled on a metal spike. Her killer or killers were never found. Although the killer is rumored to be from her own coven. A great deal of time and effort was spent trying to hunt down those responsible -- yet all efforts were in vein.
Heart broken over the death of the vampire who enraptured her, Liang took control over her past Mistress' coven. Still quite youthful in vampire years, what she lacks in age she more then makes up for with creativity, skill, and a strong sexual drive.
The Debosciati Rose coven is now at the youthful age of 249... and will soon celebrate their 250th year with a series of celebrations and orgies.
