Hi, great tale. I just discovered it and plan to follow it. I also play with history in my own stories, therefore I have them happening in Italy, since I am Italian.

To this effect, can you translate for me in kilos Edward's weight?  I know zilch about 'stones'.

The issue of vampire weight is a bone of contention between me and my husband. He maintains that a vamp should weight about 500 Kg,  but then  the vampire could not take a lift, would flatten the seat of plane and create problems, and also flatten the seats of any public vehicle he happens to board.  Both in canon and non canon stories set in modern times we see them doing fhose things. Now, you gave a reference to mass, but I am too ignorant to understand it.

Author's Response:

Thanks for your interest.  I meant to explain the "stone" reference in my author's note but forgot.  It's an ancent british measurement for weight that is somewhat variable, but typically means 6.35 kilograms.  Someone at his height and fitness level(warrior, remember?) should weigh about 90kg or 195-200lbs.

The law of conservations of mass says, and I'm seriously paraphrasing here, that in a given energy system no mass can be created or destroyed.  Another way to say it would be: You can't create mass/weight; it has to come from somewhere, because it can be redistributed.  So, unless vampires are soaking up mass(read:weight, although they aren't the same thing) from an outside source, they have to weigh roughly the same.  It doesn't seem likely to me that the vampire transformation would be facilitated by their bodies soaking up dirt or moisture from the air, or some other ridiculous thing.  I just can't envision that.

If that was confusing, I'm sorry.  I'm good at comprehension, but total crap at explaining.

thanks for reviewing

 

Hmmm, this is very interesting. A new twist on the basic premise, having Tanya be the one to change Edward. Boy, she won't be happy when Bella comes on the scene (if she does, of course). Actually, there's a new dynamic there—having Bella turn up at Forks High, and Edward's her Bio teacher. I can almost hear The Police's 'Don't Stand So Close To Me' (if I wasn't listening to Alanis Morissette).

I can't wait to read more!

Author's Response:

Great song.  I'd be lying if I said that it hadn't crossed my mind at least once while plot planning.

I love this story. I love the science, the history, Edward's character development -- all of it. Truly looking forward to more.

THIS IS A FANTASTIC CHAPTER

I have a feeling that Alice is holding back something important!  And that extra burn will show up in his class!

So good!  To see the veritable difference in the way his mind thought and the circumstances he was in while he was still human!

Wow!! Interesting story! I'm going to Fav this one! Keep up the good work!

awesome

Somehow, the image of her having a "gaping maw" after her presentation of such beauty is entirely appropriate.

I find it good that Tanya's been stalking him for years.  Waiting.  Watching.  I really thought, though, that she'd at least introduce herself before going for his jugular.  How rude. ;-)

Your descriptions are beautiful. :)

Author's Response:

I have this idea that vampires that long ago, and those living nomadic lifestyles like hers, would have zero restraint and civility. And Tanya's pretty primal chick anyway.

ooooohhh...very interesting! well written and great detail. really looking forward to how this develops as this is a period not seen much in fan fic and one i find fascinating.

-w

very interesting! I'll be looking forward to see where you take this. I really like all of the historical details!

interesting take, I'll be looking for the next chapter

Intriguing prologue, presenting the aspects within your hero that conflict with one another and the world around him.  

I am incredibly intrigued by your premise and look forward to seeing how you bring us with you.  

 

Author's Response:

Thanks!