Since its earliest recorded history, The Order’s method of human control has evolved (to varying degrees in each Domain) from a feudalistic, authoritarian structure to a more socio-economic and political influencing of existing human networks. This continuing evolution has allowed The Order to adapt to changes in a world in which power is no longer measured by geographic boundaries and strength of arms but by socio-economic influence. In the future, strict organization along geo-political lines may be abandoned entirely in favor of control over global corporations and world industries. Such a transformation would be in keeping with The Order’s tradition of forever controlling those who control others.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Brian Patrick McKinley doesn’t really exist. He’s a constructed mortal identity used by a relatively young Vampyr in order to publish the truth about The Order. Due to the world-wide influence of The Order and its minions, these accounts must all be published as fiction; however, they are all very real and actually happened. Sometimes the names and sequence of events have been changed to protect the innocent, the guilty, and to keep from getting sued.
Brian is no longer a typical Vampyr and, for this reason, lives in hiding and writes from a secret location. The real “Brian” lives a life of danger and excitement; he loves Star Trek, Game of Thrones, and Boardwalk Empire as much as he loves Chicken Fried Steak. He’s a reader, a role-player, and a dreamer who doesn’t believe that “liberal” is a dirty word. He’s lived many lifetimes and is eager to share as many of them as possible with his readers.
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