| Lexicon |
| The Kindred have their own dialect of specialized words and phrases. Vampires have a tremendous capacity for double-talk; what they say often means something other than its literal interpretation, or something in addition to its simple meaning. Certain words have evolved new connotations among the Damned, while others are unique to vampires and their society. The Kindred, set in their ways as they are, are loath to adopt new manners of speech or slang, and one can often determine a rough estimation of a vampire's age by listening to the individual words she chooses. |
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| Common Parlance |
| These words are in common use among all echelons of Kindred society. |
| Anarch- A Kindred rebel who opposes the tyranny of elders. Anarchs wish to redistribute the wealth and resources of a city equitably among the vampires therein. Naturally, the elders oppose this, having cultivated their influence for centuries. Barrens, The- The areas of a city unfit for life, including graveyards,abandoned buildings, industrial wastelands and areas of irreversable urban blight. Becoming,The- The moment one passes from being a fledgling into "full" vampire status. One may not Become until her sire deems her ready and gains the Prince's approval. Book of Nod,The- A loose collection of Kindred legendry and history. The Book of Nod chronicles the origin of the Kindred, though it has never been published in its entirety. Fragments of the document and its many partial transcriptions circulate among certain strata of Kindred society. Beast, The- The inchoate drives and urges that threaten to turn a vampire into a mindless, ravening monster. Blood Bond- A mystical power over another individual engendered by partaking of a particular vampire's blood thrice; accepting blood from a vampire is an acknowledgment of her mastery. Catiff- A vampire of unknown clan,or of no clan at all.Catiff are typically of high generation, where Caine's blood dilutes too greatly to pass any consistent charachteristic. Camarilla, The- A sect of vampires devoted primarily to maintaining the Traditions, particularly that of the Masquerade. Childe- A vampire created through the Embrace---the childe is the progeny of her sire.This term is often used derogitorily, indicating inexperience.Plural 'Childer'. Clan- A group of vampires who share common characteristics passed on by the Blood. There are 13 known clans, all of which were reputedly founded by a member of the Third Generation. Coterie- A small group or "pack" of Kindred,united by the need for support and sometimes common interest. |