Private That is a story even older than I am... But no, my long life comes from the far more visceral vampirism. I am no monster, though. I have long since learned to control myself.
Italians should stick to Italy. After Rome collapsed the first time around, they had no business sticking their noses in anywhere else. They can hardly handle an expanding civilization. Alas, Romans and Italians will do as they please with no regards to intelligence.
Those are very dangerous pieces for a young woman of your era to go adventuring for - I admire your pluck and fortitude.
I fear very little but I have learned to exercise caution. To claim divinity, one must be able to back it up. I should know - I was the patron god of a Norse village once and helped found the Cult of Isis. The only benefit I can imagine is some kind of... power feed. They need to mix the realms to gain energy to do something. Of course, that is just a theory.