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According to the description of the same vampires from the sixth installment, becoming a vampire is quite an honor for a Necromancer, but the elements of the ritual described differ from what Markel performed (as it doesn't resemble a gift from Ashi in any way). And yes, Giovanni was a human who was aware of his actions and became a vampire of his own free will, while still alive. Nicholas, however...