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- Magick
- The act of altering internal or external reality through the a conscious exertion of Will. In most systems, magick harnesses the divine principle inherent in the individual to effect a desired change, and in this respect can be seen as an active form of prayer.
- Magnus
- The host of a vampire gathering or owner of a haven in the OSV.
- Magister
- A general term in the OSV system for an officer of a Strigoi Vii court's triumvirate which traditionally includes the Master of Ceremonies, Keeper of the Veil and Keeper of the Scroll. Also used as a respectful title for any House elder.
- Malpirgi
- (Formal, House Eclipse) The Eclipsan term for a vampire who practices magic, specifically vampiric magic either as a sanguine using blood magics or a psivamp using psionics and energy magics. This term can apply to anywhere from a beginner to a highly respected practicioner who has been studying for decades. The term comes from the Enochian word meaning, "Fires of Life and Increase" to show how these systems are centered around the life essence in the form of blood or energy all vampires need. Comparable to the OSV word Nomaj.
- Mara
- (formal, Illuminatti) The Scandinavian word for a female vampire used in the Illuminatti system.
- Masada
- (Formal, Sanguinarium) A newly ordained priest of the Synod, also known as an Acolyte. Used only in the OSV, like all terms associated with the "Synod".
- Matriarch
- A term used by the OSV to refer to the female leader of one of their Households or Orders.
- M'kheru
- (Formal, House Eclipse) A respectful and reverent title and word for a donor of any type. This implies willing consent and partnership only and is also meant to demonnstrate how much vampires need them to survive and remain happy. Many M'kheru are lovers and friends that their vampire is deeply devoted to or caring for. The word comes from the Ancient Egyptian term meaning "Gift of Sustenance" and is comparable to the OSV terms, "Amber Swan", "Crystal Swan" and "Red Swan".
- Meridians
- Energy channels that run throughout the body. Traditions such as Qi Gong recognize numerous meridians and tie them to the healthy functioning of various bodily organs.
- Mortal
- Term used for the purpose of distinguishing those who are not vampires. The term is, at best, misleading because it implies that vampires are Immortal. The more proper and recommended term is Mundane. Occasionally used as an insulting term for mundanes as well. (See "mundane")
- Mor-roi
- *(formal, Sanguinarium) The word in the OSV and Kheprian system to designate an "elder" of a traditional Sanguinarium household and usually has the power to form their own clutch or local coven of a House and sponsor members of an outer circle. Within the Kheprian system Mor-roi are 2nd degree members of the inner circle. Mor-Roi may break away from their parent group and create local covens. This term originally comes form the Romanian term for a living or partial vampire, so it's appropriateness is questionable. The Eclipsan equivalent is Tabaan.
- Mradu
- *(formal, House Kheperu, Sanguinarium, House Eclipse) A formal term for a member of the guardian/warrior caste in the system created by House Kheperu. Also used as a respectful title for the same. Within the OSV and Kheprian caste system, they are protectors, guardians and warriors of these community segments. It is considered by those using the caste system to be the duty of the Mradu caste to safeguard those in the community, seeing that members are not harmed by threats within the Houses, Orders and Covens of the community (usually due to tiffs and squabbles between overegotistical vampiric "leaders") or from those outside it. Most members of the Priest or Ramkht caste like to have at least one Mradu who is especially trustworthy as a companion and guard. The Mradu are often used to enforce a House or Order's rules within it's members and enforce the authority of those in command of such groups so their will and decisions are not questioned. In ritual work by these groups, they are used to generate energy and maintain t he protective circle. In other groups, Mradu serve some silmiar functions, such as protection and bodyguarding, as well as contributing to a House through the discipline of the study of martial arts. However, these groups do not feel the need to "enforce" anything and instead use the Mradu as grounds and reality checks for the often flamboyant egos of the Ramkht and Kitra. Not that a Mradu is not capable of an ego, but they are less likely to get caught up in the hubris of acting as a leader, since they rarely take such a position. In the Eclipsan system, Mradu are often Adna to an Elder or other leader. A new term used by House Eclipse is Amakhi.
- Mundane
- 1. (OSV and Sanguinarium) Term used to distinguish those who are regular people who are not vampires and who have no understanding of our culture. Many groups use "danes" for short. This term came from the Renaissance Fairs that many vampires frequent and is also largely in use by the SCA. 2. (Sanguinairus) A term used to distinguish those who are not vampires from those who are. This is, I feel, more accurate that "mortal" or "human", and serves to distinguish those who are merely living normal, mundane lives and unencumbered with the life of a vampire. 3. (Darkness Embraced) One's material existence in the mainstream world. Mundane existence encompasses dealings with regular society, maintaining a job, paying bills, feeding and clothing oneself, and keeping an apartment or house. People who are entirely focused on this material existence to the exclusion of all things spiritual are generally termed mundanes. Some individuals in the vampire community use the term mundane to denote non-vampiric individuals. However well intended, there are many non-vampiric people who take great offense to this term and visualize it as a pretentious and misleading remark. To call someone mundane is to elude that they are not capable of understanding levels of spirituality. Quite the contrary, a non-vampiric person can be very spiritual on various levels. Spirituality is certainly not privy to vampires only. For this reason, we at Darkness Embraced do not feel that it is a term that should be attached to anyone non-vampiric. Simply call them non-vampiric. This will eliminate any feelings of disrespect or insult.
