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Comprehensive Vampire Community Dictionary
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Comprehensive Vampire Community Dictionary

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Abani (formal, Sanguinarium)

A term used by the OSV to designate family relation to a House or bloodline. "Of the family of...."; for example: Angel, abani Sahjaza or Stephen, abani Omallie, for those in this small section of the vampire community.

Abbon *(formal, Sanguinarium)

An elder who has earned the respect of the community, and specifically the OSV but is not the member of any House or organization. Such vampires are usually strong willed, confident and very independent. Often they choose this path after becoming disgusted with or otherwise tired of the politics of the community. A special title given to honorary members of an OSV family who might either be Ronin/Teliob or members of other Households or Orders. The name of Abbon is useful for related Households or Orders to make alliances and show respect for each other and for select individuals who choose not to or are not interested in making a formal commitment to join a group for any reason. An alternate term in the Eclipsan system is Avavago.

Acolyte (formal, Sanguinarium, House Eclipse)

1. (Sanguinarium) Someone who is a member of the Synod and helps run administrative tasks such as moderating elists, checking spelling, helping with programming, etc.
2. (House Eclipse) An assistant or helper in any religious organizations associated with vampires (and mundanes for that matter). For example, an acolyte would ensure that an incense burner was in place for a ritual or rite, filled at all times and moved as needed. An acolyte may also handle ritual implements, bringing them to ritual participants and putting them away when no longer needed.

Adra * (formal, Sanguinarium)

A term for a sponsor or mentor of someone in the community. The Adra is responsible for teaching their Nadja or Gevanma (Apprentice) the ways of the community or of a specific group including the Black Veil or other behavioral codes and the contents of the Scrolls of Elorath in the OSV system. In other groups, a mentor is called other names, such as the Eclipsan term Pibliar. In many groups the teachings depend on the Apprentice or Gevanma's personal interest and specific safety requirements. This relationship can be defined as those involved see fit, ranging from a dom/sub, brother/sister, sire/childe, etc. or a multitude of other options. Also see sponsor.

Adna (formal, House Eclipse)

In the Enochian language, this is the word for service. It is the formal term used by House Eclipse for those who choose to serve others in whatever way, including as non-vampiric Kitra. Usually an OtherKin person who chooses to support and aid a leader or ally rather than leading themselves. Often bonded to the one they aid by blood or magic. These vampires act as supporters and aides for other vampires, and also work as a check on the vampire in a leadership position's ego. Somewhat similar equivalent to the term Kijara of the OSV and means "servant" in Enochian.

Ageless (House Eclipse)

The vampires of legend in whatever form or type. Sometimes thought to be spirits, deities or angels of a sort and revered by many vampires as guardians or protectors similar to the Christian angels and saints. Also seen as the nonhuman or superhuman creatures the original legends of vampires referred to These beings, since they are sometimes seen as astral, and always more than human, do not age and usually do not require any mundane items or comforts.

AmakhBlades (Formal, House Eclipse)

An award given for a vampire who has directly saved lives or helped others by defending them. This is mostly a Mradu ranking/award but on occasion is earned by others. This is often given to vampires who work as paramedics or EMT's, Firefighters, Police or doctors, volunteers for groups such as the Guardian Angels or those who work as big brothers and big sisters for children. These are a set of matching blessed or enchanted daggers that are worn on formal occasions, and a Mundane counterpart for them is often also worn. These daggers are never used in combat save in an absolute emergency to defend one's life or the lives of others. This is extremely unlikely and they are primarily a badge and sign of honor. The word Amakh is a transliteration of the Ancient Egyptian word for Honor.

Amakhi (Formal, House Eclipse)

One who has earned the honor of wearing Amakh blades by defending another in combat and being of the warrior caste. This can be physical defense, as with a bodyguard or police officer, defending and fighting for another's life, such as an EMT or Firefighter or fighting spiritually, such as a person who acts as a Big Brother or Big Sister to youth in trouble. Essentially, they are awarded for extraordinary service in aiding others. Also a formal term for a member of the Warrior caste of Tabaan level or above who have usually earned this honor.

Ardetha (formal, Sanguinarium)

Vampires who have been awakened through sympathetic vampirism, a magical system or ritual or by an epiphany or near death experience. Some vampires are said to have been made vampyres through a ritual or by another. The ability to do this is questionable, as most mentors are only known to be able to help someone come to terms with their vampyric condition, Ardetha are rare case, as the ability to "turn" another is a great gift or a rare ritual. Also referred to as Salbrox or Made vampires.

Altar* (House Kheperu)

Usually a councilor (Kitra) who is trained to initiate a balance of the energy in a ritual. Also a Companion who is trained to balance the energies of several members of the priest caste. They usually sit in the center of a ritual and many times assist one priest in the workings of magic.

Ananiel (formal, House Eclipse)

A word to designate those who have potential for vampirism but are dormant. Unawakened vampires who may or may not be Awakened purposefully or Awaken on their own. Taken from the Enochian word meaning "Secret Wisdom" and somewhat corresponding to the OSV term "Klavasi"

Anecris/Sangovin (formal, House Eclipse)

The name for a ritual blood substitute and enhancer made using alchemical and magical means from plant, animal and other ingredients. This was created by Raven OrthaeVelve of House Eclipse and is used in many of the rituals in the system of sanguine vampiric magic created and published by her on the House Eclipse website. It is extremely complex, time consuming and demanding to make.

Ancients*(general)

Those vampiric entities who are said by the OSV and the Temple of the Vampire to act as guides and tools of magical workings in those traditions. These are capable of appearing as whatever the being wishes, from ancient gods to totemic animals, such as wolves, bats or hawks, to archetypes such as the Dragon or Griffin. This word also refers in the OSV tradition to the ancient deities and mythical/spiritual personas such as Lilith, Set, The Ancient Vampyric Gods, Caine, Kali, etc. Also may refer to the belief that the Ageless exist somewhere and still guide sanguinarians. Thus the Greater Ageless are also referred to as the Ancients, or seen as lesser descendants and assistants to the Ancients.

Apprentice*(General, House Eclipse)

A newly Awakened vampire who is strongly emotionally or blood bonded to an elder/mentor. Apprentices are seen as children and all of their actions are considered to be those of the mentor. If an Apprentice makes a mistake, their mentor fixes it and takes responsibility for it. The Elder/Apprentice bond is extremely strong and very complex. As Apprentices are legal adults, their actions outside the House are their own to deal with, and the mentor assumes no responsibility. Mentors may separate from Apprentices in case of a severe disagreement though this is traumatic for both parties. It is the Mentor who declares an Apprentice ready to survive and act within the community on their own before the House and asks that the Apprentice's rank be raised. Often Mentor and Apprentice are lovers or close friends.

Autovampirism: (Medical, Sanguinarius)

The drinking of one's own blood. Very dangerous for a vampire to do for reasons of self control and health.

Avavago (formal, House Eclipse)

This is the polite term for an independant vampire who has achieved recognition and respect without the help of a House or other organization. Such individuals are extremely strong, wise voices in the community who aid us in looking beyond the "group only" mindset most vampires posess. Examples of people who have earned such recognition are Sanguinarius, MemoryandDream and Nitallica. They on occasion ally themselves with Houses though their actions and beliefs will always remain uniquely thier own. The term comes from the Enochian word for "The Thunders of Increase" and is meant to pay homage to the strength of character and independance posessed by such people.

Awakening*(general, Sanguinarius, Sanguinarium)

1. (OSV and Sanguinarum)This occurs when someone awakens to their latent vampire natures. The awakening typically occurs during or shortly after the onset of puberty, but in some individuals may take years to manifest. Those undergoing the awakening, undergo various mental and physical changes. These changes often include an increased sensitivity to light (particularly to sunlight), a growing affinity for night and darkness, switching from a diurnal to a nocturnal to a diurnal sleeping schedule, and experiencing the first symptoms of the thirst. Many experience acute feelings of isolation and alienation during this process, as their changing nature distances them increasingly from their "normal" family and friends. Many seek out organizations or groups to help understand their desires and newfound feelings. *See also Becoming and Turning. Also refers to the dawning awareness of becoming a different type of Otherkin or adopting that archetype as a part of one's persona lity.
2. (Sanguinarius) The physical and mental changes that occur when someone awakens to their latent vampire nature. The awakening typically occurs during or shortly after the onset of puberty, but in some individuals may take years to manifest. Those undergoing the awakening, undergo various mental and physical changes. These changes often include an increased sensitivity to light and particularly to sunlight, a growing affinity for night and darkness, switching from a diurnal to a nocturnal to a diurnal sleeping schedule, and experiencing the first symptoms of the thirst. Many experience acute feelings of isolation and alienation during this process, as their changing nature distances them increasingly from their "normal" family and friends. Many seek out organizations or groups to help understand their desires and newfound feelings. (See also "turning")

Ayahtiaru (formal, House Eclipse)

Originally a fiery, blood drinking serpent in Ancient Egyptian mythology that helped judge the sins of the spirits of the dead. Now used as a respectful honorific before the name of a vampire (for example, in a formal setting or letter, Ayahtiaru Jonathan) or as a respectful name for a sanguine vampire.

Azra * (formal, Sanguinarium)

A matriarch or patriarch, also high priest or priestess of a household, order or guild. A high priest or priestess within the group called the Synod.

Azralim * (formal OSV)

A term that seems to have been recently made up by members of OSV, as it has only been used recently. It supposedly translates from the invented language called Elorathian to mean, "The Old Ones", and is a term for the old-school vampires that predate the modern vampiric internet community. Most of these Azralim are supposed to have ties to the old covens of New York City and one can hope, to other places. According to OSV, it is they who passed on all their traditions to the vampire community as well as their philosophies and teachings via the Sanguinarium, who of course claim to be the only ones to recieve this "Wisdom". Most vampires know by the fact of being intelligent that the OSV is a new group attempting to make itself lookimportant with ties to older things, which is a classic tecnique in religious groups and magical orders. Those who have spoken to vampires who predate the explosion of the community in the 90's have come away with the impression that such older vampires are disgusted by such claims and to be polite consider them patently false.

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