They also went to Forks, Washington to destroy Victoria's evil coven of young vampires, as they were being a menace to the neighbouring city, Seattle. In the Twilight series, the Volturi are becoming an increasing problem, as they want Bella turned into a vampire as soon as possible, while Edward opposes the idea. They often send others to travel from Volterra to destroy overzealous covens from exposing vampires by mass eradication of every vampire (and any humans) present. The Volturi act as guardians, keeping the secret society of vampires hidden from the human world as needed.

They are also considered 'nighttime patrons of the arts' as, because of their inability to sleep, they study the arts at night. They destroy anyone who attempts to overthrow them, or resist their authority and, at Caius' insistence, have hunted werewolves (true werewolves, not shape-shifters) to near extinction in Europe and Asia.Īlthough they are not the 'official' royal family of vampires, they still act as though they are, and are an incredibly influential coven. The Volturi deal swiftly and decisively with anything they consider a threat to their city, or the vampire world. They are considered the de facto royal family of vampires, as they are the largest and most influential coven in existence. However, they do not follow a 'vegetarian' diet, as seen in New Moon, in which they capture and murder several humans in a carefully planned 'meal'. They are the largest coven in existance, followed by Carlisle's family and Tanya's.

The Volturi have existed for at least three thousand years, if not more. They operate from the city of Volterra, Italy. The Volturi are the equivalent of a royal family to vampires. Latino Review has posted what appear to be leaked images of the Volturi, the aristocratic clan of vampires, as depicted in Chris Weitz's upcoming The Twilight Saga: New Moon, after the jump.

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