Post by Emma Good on Oct 31, 2008 20:34:00 GMT -5
A Neg 'A Negative' is a brand as well as a flavour of synthetic blood.
Anemia A disease of the blood caused by reduction of either red blood cells or hemoglobin. Symptoms include pallor, fatigue and fainting spells. These symptoms are usually associated with a vampire attack.
Antediluvian An extremely old vampire, usually a few centuries old. Angel A vampire cursed with a soul.
Bauhaus A rock band whose best-known song is "Bela Lugosi's Dead," which put vampires on the pop music charts
Blood Doll A willing human who gives blood to a vampire that is usually their Master. Generally, these have to be disposed of when they become useless or a threat, while many develop feelings for their Master. It is a more formal term for a Fangbanger, who is devoted to just one vampire, though they can be passed around.
Blood Head A vampire blood junkie.
Blood Lust A strong, almost uncontrollable need for blood due to hunger, sex, or pain.
"Bring Someone Over" A phrase sometimes used in reference to making a human into a vampire.
Childe What a vampire calls those who he or she has embraced/turned/brought over.
Childe of Darkness Poetic wording for a vampire.
Caine One story relates that Cain, the son of Adam and Eve, was the first vampire.
Coffin
Container used for the ritual burial of human remains. Used by many vampires as a resting location during daylight hours due to the desired effect of blocking out all the damaging sunlight. Considered archaic and primitive.
Cold Ones A slang term used for vampires.
Coven Term describing a group of vampires who live or cooperate together. See also Nest.
Crucifix A holy object believed to deter vampires. Obviously, this only works on those vampires who came from a religious tradition where the crucifix is revered and hence is considered both personal and psychological to that certain vampire.
Cruentus Spilled blood.
Daytime Guy Dracula's Birthday. Feb. 8. It is traditional for vampires in transit to report to the nearest Area Sheriff on this date and celebrate with him/her.
Blood Bond A bond shared between a human and a vampire. After the human drinks the vampire's blood, that vampire always knows where they are. If shared three or more times, the human becomes attached to the vampire in different ways such as being blissfully happy around said vampire or knowing if the vampire is in pain or not. (See Charlaine Harris's "From Dead to Worse" for a better description.)
Claws
Large nails on the hands of vampires.
Dark Gift, The A poetic way of saying "being a vampire." To make someone a vampire, you would "give them The Dark Gift." Also can refer to the multiple talents that one may acquire when they become a vampire, like telepathy, flight, strength, etc.
Descendants of the Glorious Dead A group of people who meet and discuss the Civil War. They are the descendants of Civil War veterans. It has 15 or so members distinguished by lapel pins and bright corsages for the females. Usually, it holds its meetings every Thursday in the local library or town hall.
Drainer Someone who drains the blood of vampires to sell as a drug on the black market. They usually have a short life expectancy. Dazzle A Vampire's ability to trance a human or weaker vampire to do their work.
Embrace, The Another way of saying "to turn a human into a vampire."
Embrace the Darkness Amplectere Tenebras.
Fang Slang term for a vampire or the vampire version of People magazine.
Fangbanger A person who hangs around, sleeps or tries to get involved with vampires. Many enjoy being bitten or want to be -- and don't usually last very long.
Fangtasia
Shreveport vampire bar owned by a very old and strong vampire named Eric Northman, who uses the bar as Area 5 headquarters.
Final Death
When vampires are killed, they experience what is called a final death, where their bodies are destroyed and thus they cannot return.
Frenzy When a vampire has gone without blood for too long or has sustained many serious injuries, they go into a frenzy, where they pretty much lose control and attack and drain anything that lives. Some rare vampires are able to pull themselves out of frenzy before they do any or much damage.
Garlic Used by humans as a vampiric deterrent. Generally considered useless.
Ghoul A human who has been fed vampire blood three times is brought under the spell of the vampire and becomes addicted to the blood and power they recieve from the blood. Usually guards the donor vampire during daylight hours. A rouge ghoul is one who has broken free of the vampire's control but is still addicted to the blood and will get any at any cost. Examples of powers include extended lifespan -- as long as the human partakes of vampire blood he or she will continue to live beyond a normal human lifespan, regeneration, heightened senses, and a minor version of that vampire's unique power. Ghouls can also be animals, usually dogs.
Glamour Vampire hypnotism or the act of using it. Usually used to make feeding easier and for protection. Does not work on Sookie Stackhouse and other supernatural beings
Go Into the Fire, Flame When a vampire commits suicide, and submerses themselves in fire, seeking Final Death. Usually a result of Vampire Madness, which can occur when the mind is unstable before receiving The Dark Gift.
Great Revelation, The The name given to the day when vampires all over the world revealed their existence to humans across the globe.
Galchonda A fabled state that vampires may attain where they transcend there limitations and are able to control the frenzy perfectly and may or may not need to drink blood again.
Hepatitis D, Hep-D
A strain of hepatitis that weakens vampires for up to 30 days and the only virus that can affect vampires. Also known as HDV.
Holy Water Sanctified water used as a weapon against vampires.
Kingdom A Kingdom is usually a state within America that is controlled by either a vampire King or Queen, without the humans' knowledge.
Little Drink Refers to taking only a little bit of a victim's blood, so as not to harm or kill them.
Liber Sanguinis Book of Blood.
Lillith One story relates that Lillith, first wife of Adam, was the first vampire.
Lillium
another name for a Human
Mainstreaming A vampire who is trying to live among humans and live as humans do or at least live in harmony with the humans.
"Meet the Sun" When a vampire decides to end his or her undead life and sees the Sun for the first time, effectively killing him or her.
Necromancy The art of summoning the spirits of the dead for the purpose of divination. One of the powers possessed by some vampires (e.g. Dracula).
Nest Where a group of vampires live together.
Official Term used for a vampire politician in office.
Orgasmic Overload To drink a vampire's blood is to have an Orgasmic Overload.
"Out of the Coffin" A pun often used to describe The Great Revelation.
Masquerade A now-defunct term for the set of rules vampires had to follow in order to remain hidden from humans and other supernatural beings.
Nod The land of eternal night to which Cain was banished for killing Abel.
Porphyria A disease that occurs in humans that causes a loss of hemoglobin, pale white skin and can give a fang-like look to teeth as the gums deteriorate. Some believe that porphyrics once tried to treat their ailment by drinking blood.
Prince The term used for the vampire that rules over the city, enforcing vampire law.
Revenant A person who has returned from the dead. Often, when speaking of vampires suggests those that come back lacking a personality. Generally little better than an animal with a thirst for blood.
Silus A very evolved vampire, belonging to "The Brotherhood" in a futuristic world. A sweet, sensitive and "perfect creature."
Slave A human that is kept as a pet for "little drinks" or light feeding.
Sheriff The term given to a vampire who has been entrusted an area of a state by their King or Queen. They are given the responsibility to monitor vampire activity within their area, earn money through tourism and businesses, andensure that their own vampire laws are followed.
Sire What a vampire calls the vampire that brought him or her over.
Silver A metal used to hurt and control vampires. It can cause severe injury and though it doesn't result in death unless in bullet form, it can eventually lead to the vampire's death owing to weakness. In folklore, all of the Undead can be killed with silver. The reason vampires had no reflection and could not be photographed was because of silver -- old mirrors were backed with silver and film developing used silver nitrate. Because silver is no longer used for mirrors, and there is none in digital photography, modern vampires would cast a reflection and show up in digital photos.
Sino-AIDS An AIDS-like disease carried by humans, which can infect vampires who ingest the infected human's blood. Usually, it makes the vampire incredibly weak and eventually can result in final death.
Stake Historical weapon of choice against vampires; it is a simple wooden pole with a sharpened end. When thrust through a vampire's heart, it causes instant and final death in "True Blood." In folklore, the vampire may be able to pull the stake out unless the head is removed, mouth stuffed with garlic and turned face down.
Supe Slang or shortened term for a supernatural being.
Shapeshifter Supernatural being that can change into an animal. True shapeshifters, which are rare, can change into any animal they saw last, wherever it be alive, dead, pictures or movie, etc.
"Take the Night from the Dead" Anti-vampire movement.
True Blood Synthetic blood made by the Japanese, which vampires can drink instead of human blood. This meets their nutritional requirements, rather then physical and emotional.
The Old World A reference to the areas now known as England/Europe.
The Two-Natured Slang for Shapeshifters, referring to their human and animal form.
Tourist
(As it relates to vampire bars) they visit vampire bars and just wear anything black that they already had in their closet. Usually these black clothes are labels such as Lacoste and Polo.
Undead A being that is technically dead (no heartbeat), but is still animated as if it were alive. Whether it is the result of magic, a curse or maybe a virus, the human populace are led to believe it is the latter.
Unfortunate Incident What the media calls it when a vampire "accidentally" kills a human, or when a vampire is killed.
Sanguinary Eager for blood or bloodshed.
Sangunet Let him/her/it bleed.
Sanguis Fluat Let the blood flow.
Sanguineas Bloody or covered in blood.
Sanguis effundatur Let blood be poured out.
Vampire Prostitute A human prostitute who specializes in vampires, allowing him- or herself to be bitten during sex. Keeps a man with a stake around just in case the vampire gets out of hand. Drinks synthetic blood (True Blood) to keep her or his blood count up. They can provide a vampire with enough blood and satisfaction for about two days.
Vampire/vamp/Vampyre A person who is known as the undead and feeds off human blood.
Veil of the shadows Death for a vampire.
Virgin A human who has never been bitten before.
V or V Juice Slang, derogatory term for Vampiric Blood. Has become a controlled substance and a street drug. Consistency is darker and thicker than mortal blood. Said to affect mortals by making them feel more healthy, improving their sex life, enhancing their senses and sensitivity. If it is drunk directly from the vampire, can cause a psychic connection between the two, and can have incredible healing powers.
Vampire Madness When the mind is unstable, the Dark Gift can sometimes cause extreme mental illness.
Werewolf A person that changes into a wolf at a full moon.
Anemia A disease of the blood caused by reduction of either red blood cells or hemoglobin. Symptoms include pallor, fatigue and fainting spells. These symptoms are usually associated with a vampire attack.
Antediluvian An extremely old vampire, usually a few centuries old. Angel A vampire cursed with a soul.
Bauhaus A rock band whose best-known song is "Bela Lugosi's Dead," which put vampires on the pop music charts
Blood Doll A willing human who gives blood to a vampire that is usually their Master. Generally, these have to be disposed of when they become useless or a threat, while many develop feelings for their Master. It is a more formal term for a Fangbanger, who is devoted to just one vampire, though they can be passed around.
Blood Head A vampire blood junkie.
Blood Lust A strong, almost uncontrollable need for blood due to hunger, sex, or pain.
"Bring Someone Over" A phrase sometimes used in reference to making a human into a vampire.
Childe What a vampire calls those who he or she has embraced/turned/brought over.
Childe of Darkness Poetic wording for a vampire.
Caine One story relates that Cain, the son of Adam and Eve, was the first vampire.
Coffin
Container used for the ritual burial of human remains. Used by many vampires as a resting location during daylight hours due to the desired effect of blocking out all the damaging sunlight. Considered archaic and primitive.
Cold Ones A slang term used for vampires.
Coven Term describing a group of vampires who live or cooperate together. See also Nest.
Crucifix A holy object believed to deter vampires. Obviously, this only works on those vampires who came from a religious tradition where the crucifix is revered and hence is considered both personal and psychological to that certain vampire.
Cruentus Spilled blood.
Daytime Guy Dracula's Birthday. Feb. 8. It is traditional for vampires in transit to report to the nearest Area Sheriff on this date and celebrate with him/her.
Blood Bond A bond shared between a human and a vampire. After the human drinks the vampire's blood, that vampire always knows where they are. If shared three or more times, the human becomes attached to the vampire in different ways such as being blissfully happy around said vampire or knowing if the vampire is in pain or not. (See Charlaine Harris's "From Dead to Worse" for a better description.)
Claws
Large nails on the hands of vampires.
Dark Gift, The A poetic way of saying "being a vampire." To make someone a vampire, you would "give them The Dark Gift." Also can refer to the multiple talents that one may acquire when they become a vampire, like telepathy, flight, strength, etc.
Descendants of the Glorious Dead A group of people who meet and discuss the Civil War. They are the descendants of Civil War veterans. It has 15 or so members distinguished by lapel pins and bright corsages for the females. Usually, it holds its meetings every Thursday in the local library or town hall.
Drainer Someone who drains the blood of vampires to sell as a drug on the black market. They usually have a short life expectancy. Dazzle A Vampire's ability to trance a human or weaker vampire to do their work.
Embrace, The Another way of saying "to turn a human into a vampire."
Embrace the Darkness Amplectere Tenebras.
Fang Slang term for a vampire or the vampire version of People magazine.
Fangbanger A person who hangs around, sleeps or tries to get involved with vampires. Many enjoy being bitten or want to be -- and don't usually last very long.
Fangtasia
Shreveport vampire bar owned by a very old and strong vampire named Eric Northman, who uses the bar as Area 5 headquarters.
Final Death
When vampires are killed, they experience what is called a final death, where their bodies are destroyed and thus they cannot return.
Frenzy When a vampire has gone without blood for too long or has sustained many serious injuries, they go into a frenzy, where they pretty much lose control and attack and drain anything that lives. Some rare vampires are able to pull themselves out of frenzy before they do any or much damage.
Garlic Used by humans as a vampiric deterrent. Generally considered useless.
Ghoul A human who has been fed vampire blood three times is brought under the spell of the vampire and becomes addicted to the blood and power they recieve from the blood. Usually guards the donor vampire during daylight hours. A rouge ghoul is one who has broken free of the vampire's control but is still addicted to the blood and will get any at any cost. Examples of powers include extended lifespan -- as long as the human partakes of vampire blood he or she will continue to live beyond a normal human lifespan, regeneration, heightened senses, and a minor version of that vampire's unique power. Ghouls can also be animals, usually dogs.
Glamour Vampire hypnotism or the act of using it. Usually used to make feeding easier and for protection. Does not work on Sookie Stackhouse and other supernatural beings
Go Into the Fire, Flame When a vampire commits suicide, and submerses themselves in fire, seeking Final Death. Usually a result of Vampire Madness, which can occur when the mind is unstable before receiving The Dark Gift.
Great Revelation, The The name given to the day when vampires all over the world revealed their existence to humans across the globe.
Galchonda A fabled state that vampires may attain where they transcend there limitations and are able to control the frenzy perfectly and may or may not need to drink blood again.
Hepatitis D, Hep-D
A strain of hepatitis that weakens vampires for up to 30 days and the only virus that can affect vampires. Also known as HDV.
Holy Water Sanctified water used as a weapon against vampires.
Kingdom A Kingdom is usually a state within America that is controlled by either a vampire King or Queen, without the humans' knowledge.
Little Drink Refers to taking only a little bit of a victim's blood, so as not to harm or kill them.
Liber Sanguinis Book of Blood.
Lillith One story relates that Lillith, first wife of Adam, was the first vampire.
Lillium
another name for a Human
Mainstreaming A vampire who is trying to live among humans and live as humans do or at least live in harmony with the humans.
"Meet the Sun" When a vampire decides to end his or her undead life and sees the Sun for the first time, effectively killing him or her.
Necromancy The art of summoning the spirits of the dead for the purpose of divination. One of the powers possessed by some vampires (e.g. Dracula).
Nest Where a group of vampires live together.
Official Term used for a vampire politician in office.
Orgasmic Overload To drink a vampire's blood is to have an Orgasmic Overload.
"Out of the Coffin" A pun often used to describe The Great Revelation.
Masquerade A now-defunct term for the set of rules vampires had to follow in order to remain hidden from humans and other supernatural beings.
Nod The land of eternal night to which Cain was banished for killing Abel.
Porphyria A disease that occurs in humans that causes a loss of hemoglobin, pale white skin and can give a fang-like look to teeth as the gums deteriorate. Some believe that porphyrics once tried to treat their ailment by drinking blood.
Prince The term used for the vampire that rules over the city, enforcing vampire law.
Revenant A person who has returned from the dead. Often, when speaking of vampires suggests those that come back lacking a personality. Generally little better than an animal with a thirst for blood.
Silus A very evolved vampire, belonging to "The Brotherhood" in a futuristic world. A sweet, sensitive and "perfect creature."
Slave A human that is kept as a pet for "little drinks" or light feeding.
Sheriff The term given to a vampire who has been entrusted an area of a state by their King or Queen. They are given the responsibility to monitor vampire activity within their area, earn money through tourism and businesses, andensure that their own vampire laws are followed.
Sire What a vampire calls the vampire that brought him or her over.
Silver A metal used to hurt and control vampires. It can cause severe injury and though it doesn't result in death unless in bullet form, it can eventually lead to the vampire's death owing to weakness. In folklore, all of the Undead can be killed with silver. The reason vampires had no reflection and could not be photographed was because of silver -- old mirrors were backed with silver and film developing used silver nitrate. Because silver is no longer used for mirrors, and there is none in digital photography, modern vampires would cast a reflection and show up in digital photos.
Sino-AIDS An AIDS-like disease carried by humans, which can infect vampires who ingest the infected human's blood. Usually, it makes the vampire incredibly weak and eventually can result in final death.
Stake Historical weapon of choice against vampires; it is a simple wooden pole with a sharpened end. When thrust through a vampire's heart, it causes instant and final death in "True Blood." In folklore, the vampire may be able to pull the stake out unless the head is removed, mouth stuffed with garlic and turned face down.
Supe Slang or shortened term for a supernatural being.
Shapeshifter Supernatural being that can change into an animal. True shapeshifters, which are rare, can change into any animal they saw last, wherever it be alive, dead, pictures or movie, etc.
"Take the Night from the Dead" Anti-vampire movement.
True Blood Synthetic blood made by the Japanese, which vampires can drink instead of human blood. This meets their nutritional requirements, rather then physical and emotional.
The Old World A reference to the areas now known as England/Europe.
The Two-Natured Slang for Shapeshifters, referring to their human and animal form.
Tourist
(As it relates to vampire bars) they visit vampire bars and just wear anything black that they already had in their closet. Usually these black clothes are labels such as Lacoste and Polo.
Undead A being that is technically dead (no heartbeat), but is still animated as if it were alive. Whether it is the result of magic, a curse or maybe a virus, the human populace are led to believe it is the latter.
Unfortunate Incident What the media calls it when a vampire "accidentally" kills a human, or when a vampire is killed.
Sanguinary Eager for blood or bloodshed.
Sangunet Let him/her/it bleed.
Sanguis Fluat Let the blood flow.
Sanguineas Bloody or covered in blood.
Sanguis effundatur Let blood be poured out.
Vampire Prostitute A human prostitute who specializes in vampires, allowing him- or herself to be bitten during sex. Keeps a man with a stake around just in case the vampire gets out of hand. Drinks synthetic blood (True Blood) to keep her or his blood count up. They can provide a vampire with enough blood and satisfaction for about two days.
Vampire/vamp/Vampyre A person who is known as the undead and feeds off human blood.
Veil of the shadows Death for a vampire.
Virgin A human who has never been bitten before.
V or V Juice Slang, derogatory term for Vampiric Blood. Has become a controlled substance and a street drug. Consistency is darker and thicker than mortal blood. Said to affect mortals by making them feel more healthy, improving their sex life, enhancing their senses and sensitivity. If it is drunk directly from the vampire, can cause a psychic connection between the two, and can have incredible healing powers.
Vampire Madness When the mind is unstable, the Dark Gift can sometimes cause extreme mental illness.
Werewolf A person that changes into a wolf at a full moon.
