Tech Terms

Below are the meanings of some terms that are frequently used on the site. We know that some of these terms are used on different websites where they may have different meanings, so we have created this section to clear up any confusion.

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Ageless

A term for vampires who are turned and do not age. An incorrect term often used for these vampires is "immortal", however, ageless vampires are not immortal, as they can still die. They simply do not age.

Auto-vampirism

The drinking of one's own blood.

Awaken / Awakened / Awakening

The physical and mental changes that occur when someone awakens and discovers they are Otherkin. The awakening typically occurs during or shortly after the onset of puberty, but in some individuals it may take years to become obvious. In the case of Sanguinarians and Psi vampires, the person undergoing the awakening will be altered physically and mentally. For most Otherkin, however, there are no physical changes; they simply discover a name for something they have always been.

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Blood Fetishist / Bloodist

Someone who is erotically attracted to the sight, taste or smell of blood, or the process in which it is extracted. They generally have no physical need to consume it. The blood is usually taken during sexual or fetish play, as in a bondage or domination situation.

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Classical

Another term for an ageless vampire. See 'Ageless'.

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Donor

Someone who donates their blood or energy to vampires.

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Elemental Vampire

A type of Psi vampire that feeds on elemental energy (e.g. the energy created by a thunderstorm or lightning). See 'Psi Vampire'.

Emotional Vampire

A type of Psi vampire that feeds on the emotions of others. See 'Psi Vampire'.

Elder

A prominent member of the vampire community whose respect, honor, experience, knowledge, and willingness to help others is known to the vampire community, and greatly appreciated by other vampires. They also might have organized groups or even help network a community.

Energy Signature

The pattern of energy or energy 'fingerprint' that is unique to each individual. This can be sensed not only in the material/real world as a subtle body emanation, but also in the astral plane. Vampires have a particular kind of energy signature, and those who can pick up on this can identify them as vampires.

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Feeding

The process of taking energy or blood from a human being.

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Hunter

A person who stalks, threatens or causes harm to vampires, or to those who they believe are vampires. Hunters do not have to attack or physically harm their victims; often the emotional and mental distress of having someone like this hounding you is damaging enough.

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Inheritor

A type of vampire that is born and awakens around the late stages of puberty. Inheritors have a life span of around 350 years.

Immortal

An incorrect term for an ageless vampire. See 'Ageless'.

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Psi Vampire

A type of mortal vampire that is born and awakens around the late stages of puberty. Psi vampires are mortals who do not produce a sufficient amount of pranic or "life" energy, and therefore have a need to replace this energy by feeding on the energy of others.

Prana / Pranic Energy

The "life" energy which is naturally produced by humans, and which vampires do not produce a sufficient amount of. Also known as mana, chi, ki, or psychic energy. When a vampire feeds, they are taking in pranic energy, of which blood is a very high source.

Poser

Someone who pretends to be a vampire when they are not.

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Roleplayer

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 when they are not.

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Sanguinarian

A type of mortal vampire that is born and awakens around the late stages of puberty. Sanguinarians are mortals who do not produce a sufficient amount of pranic or "life" energy, and therefore have a need to replace this energy by drinking blood, which is a high source of pranic energy.

Sang / Sangui / Sangi

An abbreviation of Sanguinarian. See 'Sanguinarian'.

Sexual Vampire

A type of Psi vampire that feeds on the energy created during a sex act. See 'Psi Vampire'.

Slayer

See 'Hunter'.

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Traditional

Another term for an ageless vampire. See 'Ageless'.

Torpor

A dormant, inactive state that ageless vampires can go into for years (sometimes hundreds) at a time. A deep sleep.

Transformation

The process of becoming a vampire. Also known as 'turning'. This is not the same as an awakening, as those who are turned/transformed are not born as vampires, but are turned by other vampires.

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Vampire

A being who has a need to feed on the blood or energy of others in order to remain alive or to maintain a state of good health.

Vampyre

An alternate spelling of the word "vampire". See 'Vampire'.

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Wannabe

A slang term, a contraction of the words "wants to be". A derogatory term for someone who wants to become a vampire, usually with unrealistic expectations of what it would be like.

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