Vampiric Translations
I borrowed these translations from a site I found
I do not remember the name of the site or I would give credit.
Hope this information helps you.
Awakening:
The physical and mental changes that occur when someone awakens
to their latent vampire nature (see "latent vampire").
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")
Beacon: A
particular feeling or energy signature generated by vampyres in
general, but latent or potential vampyres in particular. The
beacon seems to exist to attract other vampyres to the potential
so that they may instigate the awakening process.
the Beast:
The primal, instinctive, animalistic, bestial nature of a
frustrated or desperate vampire. It's destructive and cold, and
if you don't control it, then you will be under its control. This
is different from just "vamping out" but that is when
it's most likely to manifest.
Blood-Bars: Rumored
underground vampire havens, which have a members-only and very
secretive policy. They are only open to properly initiated (usually
through a coven) members of the community, if then. It is said
they serve stored blood and/or have willing donors who provide
blood over a bar. Certainly if they exist they are only a part a
of a local population's
Cabal.
Blood Bond:
A rite, ritual or ceremony marking a commitment to a coven or an
individual. It is also a term to reflect a vampire/vampyre
marriage.
Blood Doll:
One who gives blood in hopes of looking cool and/or who may have
erotic desires fufilled by being fed on.
Blood-Drinker:
Anyone who drinks blood, regardless of motivation.
Blood-Fetishist:
Someone who is erotically attracted to the sight, taste or smell
of blood; they generally have no physical need to consume it, and
will usually be happy with small amounts (see also, "haematophilia",
"haematomania", and "haematodipsia"). Blood-fetishism
is often accompanied by other sexual fetishes, including sadism
and masochism, and the blood is usually taken during sexual or
fetish play, as in a bondage or domination situation.
Blood Junkie:
A derogatory term for someone who experiences the physical need
to consume blood, a sanguinarian (see also "the Thirst",
"sanguinarian"). Particularly refers to one who has no
control over his/her thirst and goes around feeding
indiscriminately.
Bloodletting:
The physical act of cutting or piercing the flesh in order to
extract blood. This is commonly used for bloodplay, fetishism and
feeding.
Bloodplay:
Similar to bloodletting, bloodplay is the act of using blood in
sexual or fetish situations. Bloodplay can also refer to the
integration of blood and bloodletting in ritual.
Cabal: The
far-underground "shadow" community of sanguinarians in
a particular geographic location. Few even believe they exist and
Cabals include the Bloodbars and other unknown things. Cabals are
very selective as to who even knows who is a member.
Chi: The
Chinese term for life-energy. It is also often referred to as
pranic energy or life force. Chi is the bio-electrical energy
which runs our bodies on a subtle level. Energy vampires and many
psi-vamps believe that they can manipulate chi and feed upon it
to sate their hungers. It is believed by some that, to a certain
extent, blood vampires also feed upon chi, for a great deal of
this subtle energy is believed to be concentrated into the blood.
See "psychic energy".
Clinical vampirism:
A psychological condition, such as Renfield's Syndrome, in which
the afflicted person experiences a psychological urge to drink
blood. This urge is often satisfied with their own blood, and
sufferers of clinical vampirism typically bear slashes from
razors and knives up and down their arms from where they have
drawn blood from themselves. Particularly sociopathic forms of
clinical vampirism drive sufferers to attack and sometimes (although
rarely) even kill other people in order to drink their blood. A
related condition is known as SMS, or Self-Mutilation Syndrome.
This newly named pathology is becoming alarmingly common in
American youths. Sufferers of SMS, often known as "cutters",
feel the need to cut into their flesh and watch themselves bleed.
Some sufferers of SMS also drink the blood drawn out this way,
although this is not standard for the disease. Most sufferers of
SMS are redirecting feelings of anger, frustration, inadequacy,
or emotional pain onto their bodies. (See "Self-Mutilation
Syndrome", and "Renfield’s Syndrome".)
Court: A
monthly social event which is much like a "town meeting"
for members of the vampiric community in a specific geographic
area. Court is usually held once a month at a local tea or coffee
house, lounge or haven, and only vampires and those within the
community are welcome. This is an opportunity to socialize with
others in the community. News and announcements are made, poetry
is read, new members, elders, etc., are introduced. Here vampires
are generally free to escape mundane society. The host of the
court is usually a locally respected Elder who secures a date,
time, venue, and promotes the event.
Coming Out:
Means the same thing that it means for Gays (except they come out
of the closet...). Involves being open or frank with people about
being a vampire, drinking blood, feeding upon energy, etc. Those
who have come out in this way do not hide their lifestyle at all,
not even in their daily lives. Many people in the vampiric
community choose to be "in the coffin" and are not
public about their lifestyle outside of the community or scene.
Coven:
Groups of individual vampires or vampyres, usually but not always
located within a certain geographic area, who have banded
together under a specific theme, set of ideals, traditions,
common Sigil, havens, membership requirements, hierarchy and/or
rites. Covens range in size from as few as three members to as
many as hundreds. The organization and purpose of each Coven
varies from fraternal: House Sabretooth; religious: Church of the
Vampire; or family: Clan of Lilith. Some titles given to leaders
of Covens include Elder, High Priest, Patriarch, Matriarch or
Coven Master. There are no requirements for forming a Coven other
than a group of people getting together, choosing a sigil, name
and theme.
COVICA:
The Council of Elders drawn from many
different traditions whose purpose is to help network the
community, standardize language and terminology, and encourage
cooperation, if not outright unification between the diverse
aspects of the vampire/vampyre community. COVICA stands for
Council Of Vampyric International Community Affairs.
Cutters:
See Self-Mutilation Syndrome.
Donor:
Someone who gives/shares their blood or life-energy, without
obligation. Many donors prefer to offer themselves to just one
vampyre, but some donors will offer of themselves to entire
covens, provided their offerings are appreciated and not abused.
(See "source", "supplier")
Elder: A
prominent member of the vampiric community who is honored and
respected for his/her experience, accomplishments and devotion.
Elders are often those individuals who have helped establish a
community, organize courts or havens, or coordinate the
networking of the community.
Embrace: A
hug. Since turning or awakening someone does not involve any sort
of hug, where the vampire wraps his arms around them, drawing
them close so he can bite them on the neck to feed/turn them into
a vampire, (a la Dracula/Christopher Lee), I am not going to
define it as such, -- regardless of the misusage of the word by
others. >:-P Embrace does not mean turning, but it is an
incredibly romantic word for an an event which, in a lot of
people's minds, is extremely pseudosexual and erotic (see "turned"
and "awakened").
Emotional vampire:
See "psychic vampire", sense 2 and especially "psychological
vampirism".
Energy vampire:
An individual who has a need to feed upon the life force of
others. Most energy vampires feed upon chi or pranic energy and
avoid drinking blood. Some intermingle energy vampirism with
blood-drinking. Also referred to as psi-vamps, most energy
vampires exhibit the same characteristics that distinguish other
real vampyres, including light sensitivity, a nocturnal
lifestyle, and periods of the Hunger or Thirst. (See also "chi",
"hunger", "psychic vampire", "real
vampire", "thirst")
Excommunicated:
Cast out of a coven or the vampiric community as a whole. (See
also "Invisibles", "Sin nomine")
Family: A
term used by many people to describe their coven or their close
circle of vampires and friends. Also, a general term for all
members of the vampiric community. Fashion vampyre: Someone who
does not have the vampiric condition, and who just dresses the
part. The fashion vamps are only into the aesthetics (fangs,
contacts, fashion) and not the philosophy or spirituality of the
lifestyle. (See also "wannabe" and "poser" *arch
look*)
Feeders:
Another term for sanguinarians which distinguishes them by their
need to feed upon blood.
Feeding:
The act of consuming blood (or, in the case of psi / energy
vampires, pranic energy) from someone (or an animal).
Feeding circle:
A group of donors, usually from three to seven, who feed a
specific vampire or coven of vampires.
Grazing:
This is a type of lifestyle which is looked down upon by the rest
of the vampiric community in which a vampire randomly and without
discretion feeds upon unscreened donors/sources typically picked
up in niteclubs and Goth bars.
Haematodipsia:
A strong form of haematophilia. (If anyone has access to the
textbook definition of this, please send it my way, please. Thank
you!)
Haematomania:
A strong psychological craving for blood. (If anyone has access
to the textbook definition of this, please send it my way, please.
Thank you!)
Haematophilia:
An erotic attraction to the taste, sight (or smell) of blood. (If
anyone has access to the textbook definition of this, please send
it my way, please. Thank you!)
Haemosexuality:
pending...See "Blood Fetishist".
Haven: A
Vampire nightclub or other gathering place. Considered hallowed
ground, the haven serves as the hub of a given community,
providing a place where all the community can gather and
socialize. Often, special functions arranged by the vampiric
community in an area are held at the local haven.
Human:
Term used for the purposes of distinguishing those who are not
vampires. At best, this term is misleading because it implies
that vampires are not human. (See "Mundane") the
Hunger:
The desire to feed, also identified as the Thirst. The Hunger is
both a psychological and physical sensation. Physically, it
manifests as an intense hunger or thirst -- but is not satisfied
by food or drink. Psychologically, a vampire in the throes of the
Hunger feels agitated and empowered at the same time. Pulse,
heart rate, blood pressure, and sometimes even body temperature,
increase in anticipation of the act of feeding. (See also "feeding",
the "Thirst")
Hunter:
Someone that hunts, stalks, threatens, or does harm (whether it
be physical, psychical, psychological, or emotional) to someone
because s/he is a vampire, or because the hunter believes them to
be so; or which gathers information to report those who are
vampires. Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Blade fans are not
included in this category; it applies to seriously unbalanced
individuals who really are on some sort of holy hate crusade and
intend to follow through with violence or action. (See also
"Slayer")
Hunting:
Actively going out and seeking donors / sources in havens or in
public. (Some even go to the mall!) This means bringing them home
to feed or to eventually screen them. At one point, this was
considered safe, but with the advent of HIV and AIDS, hunting
indiscriminately is considered irresponsible and extremely
dangerous; there still must be a period of screening time.
Vampires who feed irresponsibly are looked down upon; and are
sometimes "excommunicated" by their elders for this
offense.
Immortal:
Term commonly used to refer to or describe vampires. Though
technically, it means incapable of death or dying, it is used
much more loosely in reference to vampires, implying that they
are not subject to aging, are impervious to disease and injury,
etc., and that they are above and superior to "humans"
/ "mortals". God is immortal; vampires are not.
Further, it has not been incontrovertibly proven to me that
vampires do indeed experience a capability of an extended
lifespan. Check with me in about 20 to 30 years, and I should be
able to tell you something more definite about that...
Incubus: A
male sexual vampire. See sexual vampirism.
Invisibles:
Those members of the community who, having been ostracized and
stripped of their name, are treated as if they no longer existed.
Invisibles have committed some great crime in the eyes of the
community, and for this they are no longer allowed to associate
themselves with the rest of vampire culture. See also "Excommunicated",
and "Sin nomine".
Latent vampire:
Someone who is already naturally a vampire, but whose vampiric
tendencies have not yet manifested. Apparently, some latent
vampires may need to be "turned" / "awakened",
while others may have their tendencies "activated" by
indeterminate causes. Latent vampyres sometimes seem to stand out
to other, already established vampyres through a phenomenon known
as the "Beacon". See also "awakening", "beacon",
"turned".
Leech: 1.)
A small, bloodsucking worm; 2.) An incredibly rude and derogatory
(well, at least disrespectful...) term to call someone who is a
vampire.
Mentor: A
guide and teacher to a new or inexperienced vampire; the one who
helped him/her through the awakening. (See also "sire")
Mortal:
Term used for the purposes of distinguishing those who are not
vampires. This term is, at best, misleading because it implies
that vampires are "immortal". (See "Mundane")
Mundane:
Term used to distinguish those who are not vampires. This is, I
feel, more accurate that "mortal" or "human",
and serves to distinguish those who are merely of unremarkable
breeding, living normal, mundane lives and unencumbered with the
life of a vampire.
the Need: The need to feed. When experiencing the Hunger, one is
said "to be in Need." Very strong feelings of the
Hunger are referred to as "Deep Need". (See also "feeding",
the "hunger", the "thirst") "of the
Blood": A term sometimes used to refer to someone as being a
vampire.
Parasite:
A completely insulting and derogatory term to refer to or call a
psi-vamp or emotional vampire, implying that they are thieves and
have no honor.
Porphyria:
An acute medical condition which has been postulated by some
scholars to have inspired the vampire myths of the past.
Sufferers of porphyria have pale, flaky skin and are very
sensitive to sunlight. Their gums often recede excessively,
giving their teeth an elongated and possibly fang-like appearance.
Porphyria is caused by a deficiency in the enzyme which helps
produce heme, a constituent of the blood which helps carry oxygen
through the body. Dr. David Dolphin was the first to suggest that
porphyria was the inspiration for at least some of the Medieval
vampire myths, contending that some of the sufferers may have
been driven to drinking blood in order to relieve their symptoms.
As a result, the condition has come to be known in modern times
as "the Vampire Disease". This appellation is very
misleading, however, as porphyria only superficially resembles
the vampirism of folklore and there is no supporting evidence to
Dr. Dolphin’s assertion that porphyria sufferers have been
driven to drinking blood by their disease.
Poser:
Someone pretending or claiming to be a vampire who is not, with
the intent of deceiving others, by making false claims as to
their powers, abilities, lifespan, etc.
Pranic energy / Prana: pending:
See "chi", "psychic energy".
Primus: A
vampyre, almost always an elder, who founded or is the leader of
a large family or coven of vampires.
Psychic attack:
Any type of unwelcome paranormal or ethereal intrusion intended
to cause harm to the recipient. Psychic vampire attacks are
considered a form of psychic attack, especially when forced upon
an unwilling victim. Psychic energy: A general term for the life
energy which is found within and throughout all living things.
Also called prana, chi, pranic energy, psi-energy, etc. The life-force
that surrounds and is contained in living things. This is the
life-force that energy and psychic vampyres feed upon. This
energy is also contained in the blood and is believed by some to
be an integral part of the exchange which occurs between a donor
and a sanguinarian. See also "chi" and "pranic
energy".
Psychic vampire / Psyvamp:
1.) Someone who "drains" life-energy (prana, chi, life-force,
whatever) rather than blood from others. Psi-vampires may or may
not consume blood as a means of extracting pranic energy. Some
insist on calling psyvampires "psi-vampires", and
insist that "psy-vampire" is incorrect, and then
proceed to "prove it" by spliting etymological hairs. I
disagree. "Psy" is merely short-hand for "psychic",
and psychic vampires are called such because they feed
psychically, as opposed to physically. But, I suppose there is an
element of elitism amongst those who simply must be referred to
as psi-vampires. (But what do I know? I'm just a lowly, second-class
bloodvamp. *smirk*) Not infrequently, psi-vamps may also
experience the Thirst in varying degrees of intensity, and in
fact, there are many similarities in condition between the psi-vamps
and the sanguinarians, with the main difference being, so far as
I can see, the psi-vamps' need to drain pranic energy, and
ability to do so. 2.) Someone who drains emotional energy without
giving anything back, and can make the other person very tired,
depressed, emotionally unbalanced, or worse, if too much is
drained; emotional vampire. Katharine Ramsland discusses this in
depth in her book, Piercing the Darkness, (Harper Prism, 1998),
pp. 190-196, referred to as "covert vampire". See also
"psychological vampirism".
Psychic vampire attack:
An uninvited and unwelcome draining of one's vital energy, or chi
/ pranic energy (see "psychic energy"). A psychic
vampyre attack occurs when a psi-vamp targets someone and feeds
or attempts to feed. This can be done from casual contact, from
across a room, or even through dreams. Attacks of this nature can
range from mild to very severe, sometimes leaving the victim
despondent or even physically sick from being drained so. It's
debated whether one can become a psychic vampyre from repeated
severe psi-vampire attacks. In general, though, this seems only
to produce a condition known as sympathetic vampyrism. (See also
"sympathetic vampirism")
Psychological vampirism:
These individuals often have a histrionic or narcissistic
personality disorder and they are constantly drawing attention to
themselves. They usually create dramatic situations and then
demand emotional support from those around them. These
individuals are emotional vampires. There is nothing metaphysical
or spiritual in their condition, it is a simple psychological
disorder. Yet it leaves the victims of these clingy, whiny people
emotionally and mentally drained after dealing with them. These
individuals are not to be confused with psychic or energy
vampyres. (See also "psychic vampire", sense 2.)
Real Vampire / RealVamp:
Someone who has a condition which includes but is not limited to
a
physical thirst / 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) or psychic energy;
increased physical and/or psychic sensitivities; sensitivity to
light/sunlight and a nocturnal body cycle; amplification /
alteration of emotional states & feelings, etc.; and perhaps
the (unsubstantiated*) potential for an indefinitely extended
lifespan (which is not to be confused with "immortality"
-- only God is immortal), 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. *Many 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.
Renegade / Rogue:
1.) A vampire/blood-drinker's former source/supplier 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/threat to both him/herself and others.
Renfield's Syndrome:
"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.
Roleplayer:
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/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".
Sanguinarian:
Someone who has a physical thirst / need / craving for blood (which
is non-erotic in nature) in more significant quantity than is
generally required or desired by other blood-drinkers); see also
"real vampire". Sanguinarians apparently do not get the
benefits from pranic energy, or else they are unable to feed
psychically like psi / energy vampires, for whom blood and pranic
energy are apparently interchangeable.
the Sanguinarium:
The network of households, individuals, covens, businesses,
nightclubs, artists, etc., which make up the Vampyre Connection.
It is maintained by Lady Melanie and more information can be
found at www.sanguinarium.net or at the Vampyre Almanac website
at www.vampyrenation.com. Note: The Sanguinarium (www.sanguinarium.net)
is not to be confused with Sanguinarius (www.sanguinarius.org),
which is my effort to help real vampires, blood drinkers and
vampiric people.
Sanguine:
From what I can tell, someone who is a blood drinker, blood
fetishist, etc., who is into the lifestyle aspect as well.
Sanguivore:
A term that I am seeing more frequently, used to define
sanguinarians, but which I feel is inaccurate, as sanguinarians
do consume more than just blood. (see "sanguinarian",
"real vampire") I would strongly recommend using the
term to refer to those who consume only blood, and nothing else,
as their main source of sustenance. I have not encountered any
tangible proof that such individuals do exist, and I feel that
this is highly unlikely.
the Scene / Vampyre Scene:
The "scene" is a general term for the social aspects of
the vampire subculture including nightclubs, havens, events,
businesses, societies, and even the online part of the subculture.
Many vampires/vampyres are a part of the vampiric community, but
do not go out and socialize.
Seeker:
Someone who is seeking after vampires, or knowledge of vampires,
usually desiring to become one him/herself. Unlike a wannabee,
the seeker has a more thoughtful approach to vampirism and is
willing to learn all they can about the condition before jumping
head-first into it.
Self-Mutilation Syndrome (SMS):
A psychological condition which has apparently begun to grow
among American youth. Sufferers of SMS, also known as cutters,
feel the need to cut into their flesh and watch themselves bleed.
Some sufferers of SMS also drink the blood drawn out this way,
although this is not standard for the disorder. Most sufferers of
SMS are redirecting feelings of anger, frustration, inadequacy,
or emotional pain onto their bodies. Some eventually get involved
in body art and blood fetishism. See also "clinical
vampirism", "Renfield's Syndrome".
Sexual vampirism:
A form of psychic vampirism where feeding is done primarily from
sexual energy, with or without the exchange of blood. The feeding
can be done intentionally or unconsciously / unintentionally. A
common term for vampyres who feed exclusively through sex is
Succubus, a word which originally denoted a Mediaeval demon which
was believed to visit the dreams of men and tempt them into
sexual misconduct. The male version of the word, although not as
widespread, is Incubus.
Sigil: The
identifying symbol of a house, haven, coven, or individual. The
sigil often has ritual or symbolic significance for the members
of the household. For example, the Sanguine Ankh represents
members of the Sanguinarium.
Sin nomine:
Latin for "without name". A vampire who has been
stripped of his/her name and recognition within the community for
having committed some great crime in the eyes of the community.
See also "excommunicated" and "Invisibles".
Sire: A
term from Vampire: The Masquerade roleplaying system that has
crept into general usage meaning the one who turned (or awakened)
someone who is a vampire.
Slayer: A
loud-mouthed dumbass that makes public and obnoxious claims of
killing people who are (or who the slayer thinks are) vampires.
Just like hit-men for the mafia, those who may be real vampire
hunters or slayers are NOT going to publically announce what they
do, as that's a surefire way to the Big House, or the Happy Hotel.
At any rate, they'll get investigated. If they are posers, then
they will continue to remain free and flap their lips a lot; if
they are real, then the Law will deal with them accordingly.
Whatever the case may be, We urge you to report these individuals
to the proper authorities. Maybe being investigated will put a
reality check in their lives. (See also, "hunter")
Whether they are harming or killing people, or descrating graves
and corpses, or conducting illegal interstate commerce (ex., a
site on the net, offering vampire hunting or slaying services in
exchange for money or goods) -- even if they have had no takers!,
-- they are doing or offering to do illegal things, and should be
reported. I believe conducting illegal interstate commerce is a
felony--? It's one thing to be a fan of Buffy, or Blade, or Jack
Crow, or whoever, and it's one thing to have a ROLEPLAYING
persona of a vampire hunter, but if that's the case, then those
who do need to put some sort of indication that this is the case!
Solitary:
A vampire who chooses not to be involved with a coven and has
little if any interest in interacting within the community.
Source:
Someone from whom a vampire will get blood. This is a neutral
term that I prefer to use; I feel that it's more accurate than
"donor", as the blood's not always a donation...
Succubus:
A female sexual vampire. See sexual vampirism.
Supplier:
Someone from whom a vampire will get blood/energy. This is a
neutral term; I feel that it's more accurate than "donor",
as the blood's not always a donation...
Sympathetic vampirism:
A condition which sometimes occurs in individuals who have been
fed from too frequently. This most often occurs in the donors or
sources of energy vampires but can manifest itself among the
sources used by sanguinarians as well. In general, the victim's
resources become so depleted that they have to resort to
vampirism themselves in order to replenish them. In addition to a
need to feed, the sufferer of sympathetic vampirism may manifest
symptoms commonly associated with real vampirism, such as
heightened sensitivities and sensitivity to sunlight. Often, this
condition causes some real vampires to mistakenly assume that
their donors, -- or the donors thinking that they, themselves, --
have somehow been turned. But the condition is hardly permanent.
This condition may last for a few weeks, although sometimes it
can be drawn out for months or years. The best course of action
is for the vampire or vampires who feed from the person to stop
completely. Without the constant depletion of resources, the
person's system should gradually correct itself over time. the
Thirst: The craving, need, desire, urge to drink blood,
experienced as an intense thirst-sensation / withdrawal. To say
the least. This manifests like an addiction, and is very
difficult and annoying to have to deal with. to Turn: To make
someone into a vampire. See also "awakening", "latent
vampire".
Turned:
Another term for becoming a vampire. Some groups believe that
ordinary people can be turned into vampires. The method for this
turning varies from group to group, but generally involves a rite
of blood or energy exchange between the vampire and the person to
be turned. See also "awakening", "latent vampire".
Vampire: A
much-disputed term with many meanings, depending upon whom you're
talking to. See also the definitions of "sanguinarian",
"blood-drinker", "blood fetishist", "psychic
vampire", "Vampyre Lifestyler", and "Vampiric
Community". Here, it is used to encompass all of the above-listed
groups into a general category. Also, here, it is not used to
define any of those as some sort of supernatural or superhuman
beings or someone who has returned from the dead (excluding being
revived by medical procedures), etc. Anyone who makes those sorts
of claims, is lying (save One).
Vampire aesthetic:
The art and style associated with the vampire. This includes
figures with long, slender limbs and pale or bone-white skin,
androgyne beauty, Victorian or Medieval styles and themes,
trappings of lace and velvet, funerary décor, and overall dark
and melancholy themes. Scenes of crypts, abandoned castles, and
shadowy landscapes abound in artwork that appeals to the vampire
aesthetic. The work of Gothic artist Joe Vargo of Monolith
Graphics, which can be found at www.monolithgraphics.com, is an
excellent example of this.
Vampire bait:
A poser or wannabe who is just screaming for a vampire to come
after them. (What they get may be an entirely different situation
than what they hope for or expect...)
Vamping out:
Experiencing an acute flare-up of the thirst. This also involves
a change in the person's manner, breathing, pulse rate, thought
patterns, etc., as their body gears up to go out and attempt to
satisfy the thirst. This is a real thing, not a fantasy thing,
and I won't let anyone else who does not really have this as a
real occurrence claim it. (If they don't have it and they claim
it, then I wish it on them; let them have it!) Period.
Vampiric Community:
The community of people who identify with or have been identified
with the label "vampire". Includes blood-drinkers, psi/energy
vampires, and Vampyre lifestylers. (See "Vampire".)
Vampyre lifestyler / Vampyre:
Someone who incorporates fictional vampire imagery and trappings
into his/her personal life, often cultivating a "Vampyric"
physical appearance, including but not limited to a very pale
complexion, a wardrobe made up predominantly of dark clothing, a
style of dress which is modeled on Victorian or Renaissance
fashions, black or blood-red lipstick, sunglasses, fangs, FX
contacts, and a generally melancholy or lugubrious air.
Lifestylers often form alternative extended families and social
structures modeled on the "covens" or "clans"
of vampire fiction and role-playing games. Many also utilize
lingo and terminology taken from vampire fiction and RPGs. Some
are real vampires in the sense of craving blood, while others are
blood fetishists, and still others are just drawn to the "Vampyre
aesthetic".
Vampyrecrafte:
In general, this is the magick practiced by vampyres. Many
vampyres are pagan and follow the old ways, and the ways of
magick are an integral part of their beliefs. Most vampyres
practice numerous techniques associated with energy manipulation.
Many also practice some form of magick, most oftenly ritual
magick or chaos magick. Vampyrecrafte refers to magickal
techniques specifically designed by vampires to take advantage of
their unique abilities. Vampyrecrafte often has a dark flavor to
it, although in general it is more of a balance between dark and
light techniques.
Wannabe:
Slang term, a contraction of the words "wants to be".
Derogatory term for someone who wants to become a vampire,
usually with unrealistic expectations of what it would be like.
Most wannabes have a very romanticized vision of vampirism, and
they seem to think it would improve their lives somehow or make
them more interesting. Many are attracted by a false vision of a
vampire's powers. They usually fail to look at the practical side
of becoming a vampire, such as necessary changes in lifestyle,
finding sources to feed from, and trying to hold a job while
balancing one's vampiric nature with daily life.
