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Comprehensive Vampire Community Dictionary
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Comprehensive Vampire Community Dictionary

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Raja (formal, OSV)

This is taken and adapted from the Indian word for the prince or ruler of a specific district who had little power outside that area. In the OSV system, it refers to the Dominant partner in a Dom/Sub relationship which is called a Korvan or Korval (two seperate spellings are included in "V") Pakt (pact). As in any relationship of this type, the exchange of power is consensual and can be retracted at will.

Ramkht* (formal, House Kheperu)

A formal term for the caste/road which are the deacons (priests in the Kheprian system). They form the intent in rituals and guide the energy to the Mradu. Also a respectful title to call the same. Within the OSV and Kheprian system, this is the formal term for community organizers, catalysts and ritualists or magicians. They are responsible for teaching, leading, learning about and guiding a specific group within the community as wisely as they can. They are the most prone to egotism, narcissism and instability of these castes, and are reputed to rely on the Kitra to care for them and the Mradu to keep them safe. However, many systems also see crossovers between the castes, including Ramkht who show aspects of other castes, but still need to be grounded in reality and cared for when they get too wrapped up in their work.

Ravass Bhavatan (formal, Sanguinarium)

A ritualized name created by the Sanguinarium and OSV for someone cast out of a particular household or the entire community in general. Also called the Sin Nomine (Latin for "without name") or Excommunicated, Ravass Bhavatan are the nameless, whose name, status, and social acceptance within the community has been formally stripped away by a group within the community. One is not made Sin Nomine lightly, usually the ordeal occurs before the entire community to which the Ravass previously belonged. This is considered an unecessary humilliation and usurping of governmental judicial powers by many. The name given to them by thier old group is not only stripped from them, but it is also stricken from any of the communitys records and never to be uttered by members of this segment of the community again. This is the greatest punishment that can be meted out to someone in the OSV community. Once someone has merited this, the word is spread through the group's allied Houses, who m ay then judge for themselves if the punishment is merited or whether to grant the individual sanctuary, and the Ravass Bhavatan are not allowed to associate with their former coven or House by it's members. The actions that inspire such a rite of ostrization can range from silly disputes to severely compromising another's "authority" but often are severe, and often include a complete disregard for the group's rules and other peoples safety. *See also The Black Veil, Excommunicated, or Sin Nomine.

Real Vampire / RealVamp *(general, Sanguinarius, Sanguinarium)

1. (OSV and Sanguinarium) A Sanguine or Pranic vampire. A real vampire has a particular condition, which includes but is not limited to the following characteristics: a real need for blood or life energy, heightened sensitivities, light sensitivity and are nocturnal. The need for blood or life energy is not expressed as a strictly erotic urge and often is sated outside of sexual situations. The heightened sensitivities are believed by many to include a number of psychic abilities, such as empathy, astral projection, clairvoyance, and energy abilities. The sensitivity to light and the nocturnal cycle are not so limiting that a real vampire cannot be up and out during the day. It is simply more of an effort for them to do so. They are in no danger of bursting into flames at the touch of sunlight, although many report that they burn very easily and tend to suffer sunstroke and heat stroke. The slowed aging process has not been proven, although many vampires maintain a you thful twenty-something look well into their thirties. Real vampires do not shapeshift into bats or other small furry animals. They cannot fly or rise from the dead (without perhaps the help of a defibrillator!), they do not possess phenomenally super-human strength or speed, and they are in no way physically Undead or Immortal, though they may believe their souls reincarnate.
2. (Sanguinarius)Someone who has a condition which includes but is not limited to a physical thirst or driving need for blood (which is non-erotic in nature; and in more significant quantity than is generally required or desired by other blood-drinkers, such as blood fetishists) or psi energy; increased physical and/or psychic sensitivities; sensitivity to light or sunlight and a nocturnal circadian rhythm; amplification and/or alteration of emotional states and feelings, etc.; and perhaps the (unsubstantiated*) potential for an indefinitely extended lifespan (which is not to be confused with "immortality"), although many vampires do maintain a youthful twenty-something look well into their thirties or even forties. It does NOT include the abilities to change shape, fly, command others' wills, heal instantaneously, accomplish superhuman feats of strength or speed, etc.
*Some vampires believe the condition does include the potential for an indefinitely long lifespan, but this belief has not been incontrovertibly proven, to the best of my knowledge.

Regnant*(formal, Sanguinarium)

Similar to a Master in the SMBD scene, but a term for those in the OSV and Sanguinarium subsections of the vampiric community. Regnants are responsible for ensuring the safety of their Kijara in all scenes. See also Thrall or Kijira, Korval Pakt, Raja

Renegade / Rogue (general, Sanguinarius)

1.) A vampire/blood-drinkers former source who parts company on hostile terms and causes trouble;
2.) A vampire who cant handle things and becomes violent and/or irresponsible, posing a threat to both him/herself and others.
Renfields Syndrome *(Medical, Sanguinarius, House Eclipse)

1. (House Eclipse)Renfields Syndrome is a psychological condition in which the sufferer has an affinity for drinking blood in a harmful or self destructive way, because they cannot get a solid donor. Sufferers of Renfields Syndrome typically bear slashes on their hands and arms where they have withdrawn quantities of their own blood to drink. In extreme cases, they will take blood from animals, either wounding or killing the animal to get the blood. At the most extreme end of the syndrome, a Renfields sufferer will be satisfied with nothing less than human blood and will forcibly take it from others if given the opportunity. This can lead to violent outbreaks up to and not excluding murder. It is postulated that Renfields Syndrome can sometimes be traced back to a significant childhood event in which the sufferer was exposed to a quantity of blood, which he found fascinating and attractive. The sufferer then became fixated upon the taste, smell, and sight of blood and eventually learned to sate his fixation by cutting himself and drinking his own blood. Renfields syndrome in its earliest stages is very close in appearance to SMS, a syndrome discussed later. Renfield's Syndrome is said to only affect men according to medical literature.*See also Clinical Vampirism and SMS.
2. (Sanguinarius)"Some attention has been given to a condition named 'Renfield's Syndrome' in psychological literature, based on the fly-eating character Renfield in Bram Stoker's Dracula. Renfield's Syndrome is described as having four stages: a trauma or 'critical incident' in childhood in which the patient discovers that the taste and sight of blood is 'exciting' or attractive; 'autovampirism', the drinking of one's own blood (autohemophagia); 'zoophagia', or the consumption of blood from animals; and finally 'true vampirism', in which the patient must have human blood, and may resort to stealing blood from medical facilities, or serial murder." -- Vyrdolak. (Apologies to Vyrdolak, whose site is the only site I could find with any information regarding this.) So far as I know, this is not an officially recognized mental disorder.

Right of Sanctuary (formal, House Eclipse)

The Right of Sanctuary is a formal agreement in the Eclipsan system to treat an outsider from an allied group as one of our own of Isro or Mor-Roi rank. This means that with this right granted, a one-time traveler or regular visitor is permitted the privileges of this rank without having to seek out an Elder every time they want to visit a Vmadea or feed within one. They are permitted to seek a Councilor's comfort, a Warrior's guardianship and protection, and a Priest's magical services without making prior arrangements. They may bring one escort with them to a Vmadea or Temple (Non Mundane) and are to be treated with respect by House members. The Right of Sanctuary must be approved by a vote at a meeting and renewed yearly. Those that behave badly, act poorly in our Havens, insult our allies and members or otherwise prove unworthy of the honor and privilege of this gift of respect will have it immediately withdrawn and will be shunned and ignored by all. Their group will not be held responsible for their actions, though we may request an apology before this courtesy is extended to the same group again.

Rite/Rite of Passage (general)

A ceremony performed to recognize a persons advancement within the vampire community or a specific Order or House. Rites recognize the crossing of a threshold from one state or level of understanding to the next via Initiations, Ordeals or service offerings to both the Mundane and vampiric community. For example, a rite often accompanies the advancement of one who is Isro to the position of Tabaan, or From Calmae to Mor-Roi. The form and nature of the rite varies from tradition to tradition, and can be a public and highly ritualized event or a private and very personal transformation.

Ritual*(general)

Is a magical working or ceremony, which is aimed at achieving a specific goal. Vampiric magical traditions such as Sangomancy or VampyreCrafte have various rituals which range in form and nature according to the tradition from which they derive. Used also by nonvampiric magicians and religions to describe religious or magical ceremonies. *See also Sangomancy.

Road (general, Sanguinarium)

A Sanguinarium term for the different paths of Kitra, Ramkht and Mradu. This triumverate system is used by it's adherents to provide a balance and exchange of energy within a House or Order, each caste feeding from and strengthening the others, to strengthen the bond between a group's members. Castes and Roads are not used by all Houses, Orders and Covens, and not every vampire fits within one specific archetype. Those who use this system intitate members into a specific Caste only after a specific point in their development.

Rogue: (slang, Illuminatti, Sanguinarius, House Eclipse)

1.) (Sanguinarius)A vampire or blood-drinker's former donor or source who parts company on hostile terms and causes trouble;
2.) A vampire who can't handle things and becomes violent and/or irresponsible, posing a danger and threat to both him or herself and others.
3.) (House Eclipse)A vampire who dislikes the community or who has been hurt by or hurt many people within the community and due to having worn out their welcome, prefers to work alone and loudly decries the community to any who will listen. (see also Faboan)
4.) (Illuminatti) The existence between being Born and Made in the Illuminatti system. A time of confusion, discomfort, and learning.

Ronin (formal)

A vampire who is not a member of a coven or household. In the Japanese feudal system, ronin were Samurai who lacked allegiance to a particular house, but who were nonetheless honorable and skilled as samurai. Those described as Ronin in the OSV system or Teliob in the Eclipsan are often wise and knoweldgeable, and often train apprentices, collect information and become respected and revered Elders who ally with or simply keep the company of members of many Houses or other groups.

Rosette (formal, Sanguinarium)

Mark left behind when a vampire feeds. Rosettes are often small and round in shape and range from red to purplish in color. They look somewhat like hickies, but are usually lighter in color and more consistent in shape. The rosettes left by blood vampires will typically have the small cut made in the donors skin located somewhere in their center. According to OSV, some traditionalist Sanguines can feed through transdermal permeation and somehow have no need to cut or pierce the skin, and thus will leave no hickies. Energy and Psi-Vamps sometimes leave these marks behind as well, although there is no obvious cut located within the mark. Again, somehow the blood essence is said to be absorbed transdermally. No other group uses this term, and nowhere else have I read of this "transdermal" feeding with no mark at all.

Roleplayer (slang, Sanguinarius)

1.) Someone who engages in role playing games (RPGs).
2.) This is often used as a derogatory term for those who play Vampire: The Masquerade or similar vampire RPGs and/or who pretend to be a vampire in their free time when they are not. RPGers are also associated with posers and other fakes who dress the part and pretend to be something they are not. See also "poser" and "wannabe".

RPer / RPGer (general)

A role-player, meaning someone who engages in role playing games (RPGs). This is often used as a derogatory term for those who play Vampire: The Masquerade or similar vampire RPGs and who pretend to the vampire lifestyle in their free time while rejecting it in their ordinary lives. RPGers are also associated with posers and other fakes in the scene who dress the part and pretend to be something they are not. *See also Poser and Vampire: the Masquerade.

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