A mystical power over another individual engendered by partaking of a particular vampire's blood thrice; accepting blood from a vampire is an acknowledgment of his mastery. Back to Index Caitiff

A Kindred rebel who opposes the tyranny of elders. Anarchs wish to redistribute the wealth and resources of a city equitably among the vampires therein. Naturally, the elders oppose this, having culti [..]

The moment one passes from being a fledgling into "full" vampire status. One may not Become until his sire deems him ready and gains the prince's approval. Book of Nod, The

The inchoate drives and urges that threaten to turn a vampire into a mindless, ravening monster. Blood

A sect of vampires devoted primarily to maintaining the Traditions, particularly that of the Masquerade. Childe

A group of vampires who share common characteristics passed on by the Blood. There are 13 known clans, all of which were reputedly founded by members of the Third Generation. Coterie

The consumption of another Kindred's blood, to the point of the victim's Final Death. Vampires of high generation may lower their generation through this practice; particularly old Kindred h [..]

A vampire who has experienced three or more centuries of unlife. Elders are the most active participants in the Jyhad. Elysium

The act of transforming a mortal into a vampire. The Embrace requires the vampire to drain his victim and then replace that victim's blood with a bit of his own. Fledgling

The number of "steps" between a vampire and the mythical Caine; how far descended from the First Vampire a given vampire is. Gehenna