Post by LittleNightSide (Darklilone) on Feb 10, 2011 14:18:15 GMT -5
Therian/Otherkin:
A person who identifies in some way as being an animal or creature that is not human.
Vampire (Vampyre):
Depending on context/conversation and person using the term-
1) (Real/Modern Vampire) A person that identifies a beyond-average need for blood or metaphysical energy.
2) (Fictional Vampirism) -Dictionary.com
Vamp:
1) A shortened form of "vampi(y)re".
2)
–noun
1. a seductive woman who uses her sensuality to exploit men.
–verb (used with object)
2. to use feminine charms upon; seduce.-Dictionary.com
Real Vampirism:
A condition or state of a being (human) in which they require an outside source (from their own body) of blood or metaphysical life-energy.
Mundane:
A "normal" person. One who does not identify as Otherkin, Therian or Vampire.
A person of more mainstream society.
Mentor
An individual within the community(/ies) with experience, who brings new members into the community, who guides, educates and helps the "newb" in understanding their nature and the community
Sire
A term that likely originates more with role-playing scenes, and the early years of the vampire community when the real vampires meshed with the role-playing communities as a way to safely socialize and discuss information and experiences. - See Mentor
VampTheriKin
Not a common term. Used to describe Vampires, Therians & Otherkin in one word. (Please feel free to propose another term if desired).
Awakening
1. A process of becoming aware, realization, understanding and coming to terms with one's self and what it means to be "you".
2. a recognition, realization, or coming into awareness of something(Dictionary.com)
To be continued as needed...
A person who identifies in some way as being an animal or creature that is not human.
Vampire (Vampyre):
Depending on context/conversation and person using the term-
1) (Real/Modern Vampire) A person that identifies a beyond-average need for blood or metaphysical energy.
2) (Fictional Vampirism)
–noun
1. a preternatural being, commonly believed to be a reanimated corpse, that is said to suck the blood of sleeping persons at night.
2. (in Eastern European folklore) a corpse, animated by an undeparted soul or demon, that periodically leaves the grave and disturbs the living, until it is exhumed and impaled or burned.
3. a person who preys ruthlessly upon others; extortionist.
4. a woman who unscrupulously exploits, ruins, or degrades the men she seduces ("Vamp").
1. a preternatural being, commonly believed to be a reanimated corpse, that is said to suck the blood of sleeping persons at night.
2. (in Eastern European folklore) a corpse, animated by an undeparted soul or demon, that periodically leaves the grave and disturbs the living, until it is exhumed and impaled or burned.
3. a person who preys ruthlessly upon others; extortionist.
4. a woman who unscrupulously exploits, ruins, or degrades the men she seduces ("Vamp").
Vamp:
1) A shortened form of "vampi(y)re".
2)
–noun
1. a seductive woman who uses her sensuality to exploit men.
–verb (used with object)
2. to use feminine charms upon; seduce.
Real Vampirism:
A condition or state of a being (human) in which they require an outside source (from their own body) of blood or metaphysical life-energy.
Mundane:
A "normal" person. One who does not identify as Otherkin, Therian or Vampire.
A person of more mainstream society.
Mentor
An individual within the community(/ies) with experience, who brings new members into the community, who guides, educates and helps the "newb" in understanding their nature and the community
Sire
A term that likely originates more with role-playing scenes, and the early years of the vampire community when the real vampires meshed with the role-playing communities as a way to safely socialize and discuss information and experiences. - See Mentor
VampTheriKin
Not a common term. Used to describe Vampires, Therians & Otherkin in one word. (Please feel free to propose another term if desired).
Awakening
1. A process of becoming aware, realization, understanding and coming to terms with one's self and what it means to be "you".
2. a recognition, realization, or coming into awareness of something(Dictionary.com)
To be continued as needed...