vampire in existence, as he or she is balancing life and death at once.
dark ones Creatures considered to be pure evil, such as shape-shifters or demons.
demon A creature residing in hell. Only the strongest demons may leave to stalk on earth, but their time is limited; the power of good compels them to return.
demon child The spawn of a demon lord and a mortal female. Demon children are of limited intelligence and rely predominantly on their predatory instincts.
demon lords (
demonkin
) The offspring of a witch mother and a demon. Powerful, cunning, and deadly. Unlike demons, whose time on earth is limited, demon lords may remain on earth indefinitely.
Den A school where young werebeasts train and learn to fight in order to help protect the earth from mystical evil.
Elder One of the governors of a werebeast clan. Each clan is led by three Elders: an Alpha, a Beta, and an Omega. The Alpha is the supreme leader. The Beta is the second in command. The Omega settles disputes between them and has the ability to calm by releasing bits of his or her harmonized soul, or through a sense of humor muddled with magic. He possesses rare gifts and is often volatile, selfish, and of questionable loyalty.
force
Emme Wird’s ability to move objects with her mind.
gold The metallic element; it was cursed long ago and has damaging effects on werebeasts, vampires, and the dark ones. Supernatural creatures cannot hold gold without feeling the poisonous effects of the curse. A bullet dipped in gold will explode a supernatural creature’s heart like a bomb. Gold against open skin has a searing effect.
Grandmaster The master of a master vampire. Grandmasters are among the earth’s most powerful creatures. Grandmasters can recognize whether the human he or she
turned
is a master upon creation. Grandmasters usually kill any master vampires they create to consume theirpower. Some choose to let the masters live until they become a threat, or until they’ve gained greater strength and therefore more consumable power.
keep Beings a master vampire controls and is responsible for, such as those he or she has
turned
vampire, or a human he or she regularly feeds from. One master can acquire another’s keep by destroying the master the keep belongs to.
Leader A pureblood werebeast in charge of delegating and planning attacks against the evils that threaten the earth.
lone
A werebeast who doesn’t belong to a clan, and therefore is not obligated to protect the earth from supernatural evil. Considered of lower class by those with clans.
master vampire A vampire with the ability to
turn
a human vampire. Upon their creation, masters are usually killed by their Grandmaster for power. Masters are immune to fire and to sunlight born of magic, and typically carry tremendous power. Only a master or another lethal preternatural can kill a master vampire. If one master kills another, the surviving vampire acquires his or her power, wealth, and keep.
mate The being a werebeast will love and share a soul with for eternity.
misericordia
A plea for mercy in a duel.
moon sickness The werebeast equivalent of bloodlust. Brought on by a curse from a powerful enchantress. Causes excruciating pain. Attacks a werebeast’s central nervous system, making the werebeast stronger and violent, and driving the werebeast to kill. No known cure exists.
mortem provocatio
A fight to the death.
North American
Were
Council The governing body of
weres
in North America, led by a president and several council members.
potestatem bonum
“The power of good.” That which encloses the earth and keeps demons from remaining among the living.
purebloods (aka
pures
) Werebeasts from generations of
were
-only family members. Considered royalty among werebeasts, they carry the responsibilities of their species. The mating between two purebloods is the only way to guarantee the conception of a
were
child.
shape-shifter Evil, immortal creatures who can take any form. They are
dark ones Creatures considered to be pure evil, such as shape-shifters or demons.
demon A creature residing in hell. Only the strongest demons may leave to stalk on earth, but their time is limited; the power of good compels them to return.
demon child The spawn of a demon lord and a mortal female. Demon children are of limited intelligence and rely predominantly on their predatory instincts.
demon lords (
demonkin
) The offspring of a witch mother and a demon. Powerful, cunning, and deadly. Unlike demons, whose time on earth is limited, demon lords may remain on earth indefinitely.
Den A school where young werebeasts train and learn to fight in order to help protect the earth from mystical evil.
Elder One of the governors of a werebeast clan. Each clan is led by three Elders: an Alpha, a Beta, and an Omega. The Alpha is the supreme leader. The Beta is the second in command. The Omega settles disputes between them and has the ability to calm by releasing bits of his or her harmonized soul, or through a sense of humor muddled with magic. He possesses rare gifts and is often volatile, selfish, and of questionable loyalty.
force
Emme Wird’s ability to move objects with her mind.
gold The metallic element; it was cursed long ago and has damaging effects on werebeasts, vampires, and the dark ones. Supernatural creatures cannot hold gold without feeling the poisonous effects of the curse. A bullet dipped in gold will explode a supernatural creature’s heart like a bomb. Gold against open skin has a searing effect.
Grandmaster The master of a master vampire. Grandmasters are among the earth’s most powerful creatures. Grandmasters can recognize whether the human he or she
turned
is a master upon creation. Grandmasters usually kill any master vampires they create to consume theirpower. Some choose to let the masters live until they become a threat, or until they’ve gained greater strength and therefore more consumable power.
keep Beings a master vampire controls and is responsible for, such as those he or she has
turned
vampire, or a human he or she regularly feeds from. One master can acquire another’s keep by destroying the master the keep belongs to.
Leader A pureblood werebeast in charge of delegating and planning attacks against the evils that threaten the earth.
lone
A werebeast who doesn’t belong to a clan, and therefore is not obligated to protect the earth from supernatural evil. Considered of lower class by those with clans.
master vampire A vampire with the ability to
turn
a human vampire. Upon their creation, masters are usually killed by their Grandmaster for power. Masters are immune to fire and to sunlight born of magic, and typically carry tremendous power. Only a master or another lethal preternatural can kill a master vampire. If one master kills another, the surviving vampire acquires his or her power, wealth, and keep.
mate The being a werebeast will love and share a soul with for eternity.
misericordia
A plea for mercy in a duel.
moon sickness The werebeast equivalent of bloodlust. Brought on by a curse from a powerful enchantress. Causes excruciating pain. Attacks a werebeast’s central nervous system, making the werebeast stronger and violent, and driving the werebeast to kill. No known cure exists.
mortem provocatio
A fight to the death.
North American
Were
Council The governing body of
weres
in North America, led by a president and several council members.
potestatem bonum
“The power of good.” That which encloses the earth and keeps demons from remaining among the living.
purebloods (aka
pures
) Werebeasts from generations of
were
-only family members. Considered royalty among werebeasts, they carry the responsibilities of their species. The mating between two purebloods is the only way to guarantee the conception of a
were
child.
shape-shifter Evil, immortal creatures who can take any form. They are
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