A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
- Beacon
- A particular energy signature given off by Awakened individuals or those who verge upon Awakening. The Beacon is typically strongest in people who are right on the edge of Awakening and generally draws other Awakened to them so they can assist with this process. All Awakened seem to give off a Beacon of one form or another, although the strength varies from person to person and the effect can be shielded or enhanced through the conscious act of Will.
- Beast,
- The The primal, instinctive, animalistic, bestial nature of a frustrated or desperate vampire, where he or she gets really evil-minded and aggressive and wants to just go berzerk, rip people and things apart for the pure fun of it, and feed violently. It is destructive and cold, and if you do not control it, then you will be under its control. This is different from just vamping out but that is when it is most likely to manifest.
- Becoming
- A process akin to awakening; it is the actual embrace or acceptance of one`s vampyric nature. Many individuals awaken to their true nature, only to end up hiding from it for the rest of their lives. The process of Becoming is often marked with a rite of passage, such as an exchange of energy or blood with a mentor or undergoing a ritual of death and rebirth. See also Awakening and Turning.
- Bellah
- An affiliate member of a Sanguinarium household, who is still in the outer circle and not yet initiated. Often has gone through the Rite or Oath of Dedication and has been sponsored by a full member of a house such as a Isro or Elder. They are also testing their place in the family. Bellah are also known as "dedicants" or "pledges". Bellah are mentored, protected and guided by all more senior House members and cherished similarly to children. Typically, the mentor or Adra of a Bellah is responsible in part for their apprentice's behavior and actions.
- Between
- The state between life and rebirth, or the level of reality where many entities reside while in this state. The term the Between is inspired by the Tibetan word bardo, which means gap and refers to the period of time immediately after death and prior to the next incarnation.
- Bilocation
- A technique, often confused with astral projection, by which the consciousness and perceptions are split between two or more locations. In bilocation, some portion of the consciousness remains with the physical body, allowing this body to remain active and aware, while a subtle projection is also extended to another location. The bilocator is able to perceive and interact in both aspects at once.
- Black Swan
- Those who enjoy the vampyre aesthetic but are not posers, nor are they vampyres. They are often donors, friends, companions, lovers, dayside family or those of other subcultures who usually understand, appreciate and respect the vampyre lifestyle. * Term exclusive to OSV.
- Black Veil, The
- 1. (OSV and Sanguinarium) "The thirteen rules of the community", written by Father Todd and amended by Michelle Belanger of House Kheperu. The Black Veil encourages respect among members of the vampire scene regardless of their different traditions and urges vampires to be sensible and discrete in their lifestyles. The Black Veil is sometimes also known as the Thirteen Rules of The Community. There are many different versions in existence, all of which have their adherents. All are basically the same idea with different expressions and degrees.
2. (Sanguinarius) Also known as the "Thirteen Rules of Community". Composed by Michelle Belanger, Father Todd Sebastian and COVICA, this is a set of 13 common-sense guidelines for the Sanguinarium as well as the vampire community. It deals with such things as responsibility, etiquette, feeding practices, the lifestyle, discretion, etc. The Black Veil has undergone several major revisions since its first incarnation in 1997 in attempts to be made more applicable and palatable to the real vampire community and not just the Sanguinarium; in 2003, it was revised once again and cut down to just seven tenets. - Blood and Roses
- The OSV wedding ritual. * Term exclusive to OSV.
- Blood-Bars
- Underground Vampire havens, which have a members-only and very secretive policy, being only open to certain members of the vampiric community. It is said they serve stored blood and/or have willing donors who provide blood.
- Blood Bond
- 1. (OSV and Sanguinarium) Among Sanguinarium members, this refers to two or more people who have been tested for STDs and blood born diseases. (a) A rite, ritual or ceremony marking a commitment to a coven or an individual. (b A term to reflect a vampire marriage. (c)A formalized alliance or link between two vampires who drink each other's blood on several occasions, creating an empathic link. This bond can enable these vampires to develop each other's abilities over time. They can also be an uncomfortable burden if the two vampires cease to get along. br>
2 (Sanguinarius)1b.) A strong, sometimes undesired, bond or attraction which can develop in a donor towards the vampire he or she is feeding; this bond can be a mutual thing between both the vampire and his or her donor, but often is felt only by the donor.2b.) A rite, ritual or ceremony marking a commitment to a coven or an individual. It is also a term to reflect a vampiric marriage.
3. (Illuminati) The promise of love or protection made by the giving of one's blood to another. - Blood Doll
- An individual who donates blood to vampires in hopes of having erotic desires fulfilled by being fed upon.
- Blood Drinker
- An individual 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. Particularly refers to a sanguine vamp that has no control over their thirst and feeds indiscriminately.
- Blood Play
- The act of using blood in a sexual or fetish situations for pleasure and eroticism.
- Blood Rush
- The feeling of strength, ecstasy, euphoria and clarity felt by a vampire after feeding. This is usually accompanied by a similar feeling in the donor called the Swoon or Rapture by the Sanguinarium, though House Eclipse uses the same term for both participants. It is thought to be brought on partially by the rush of endorphins brought on by the incision in sang vampires or the influx of energy in psivamps.
- Bloodsharing partner:
- (General, Sanguinarus) A more appealing term for a donor. Some donors dislike being called "donors", as they feel it somehow belittles them or their role in their vampires' lives.
- Bloodist
- Someone who is erotically attracted to the sight, taste or smell of blood; or the process in which it is extracted. Other sexual fetishes, including sadism and masochism, often accompany blood-fetishism. Blood-fetishists generally have no physical need to consume blood. The blood is usually drawn during sexual or fetish-play, as in a bondage or domination situation.
- Bloodletting
- The physical act of cutting or piercing the flesh in order to extract blood. This is commonly used for blood-play, fetishism and feeding.
