Can you shed more light on the relationship between a vampire and his/her maker? For example, is the maker ever responsible for the actions of the vampire he/she created? Is there any punishment if a vampire kills his/her maker or vice versa?
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When a vampire turns a human, a bond between them is created. This bond cannot be broken; it is eternally strong and may be called upon by the maker at any time. It is a vampire’s responsibility to continue their lineage to those who they find worthy. It is a personal choice, one predicated by a variety of reasons known only to the vampire in question. The progeny becomes as if a familiar to the maker; similar to a child, or brother/sister, or even a lover.
Indeed, the maker can be responsible for the actions of a progeny. There is always punishments when our numbers are decreased by either a maker or a progeny. Such situations are heard on a case by case basis to determine the facts behind such disgraceful actions. They are quite rare in comparison to business offences.
Punishments must fit the crime but can range from a term in a silver-lined coffin to silver torture to merely paying compensation.
Of course, that does not factor in the times when I am feeling rather… creative.