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==== Nightsider Condition ====
 
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::The disease vector that causes vampirism.  See also Necrophage.
 
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==== Outsider, Outsiders ====
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::Any of the non-earthly creatures whose presence within our reality/earth cause destruction and death.  (i.e. Lovecraftian Mythos Monsters)
  
 
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS

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Beast

A degenerate form of Nightsider, created when a human is drained of blood through Communion, without an appropriate amount of the Necrophage already present. Beasts are little more than savage animals controlled by the will of their creator. Considered tools or expendable. Last known instance of such was in 1927. It is currently unknown whether or not the Seelie or Un-Seelie can create Beasts.

Bond

(Nightsider) A promise that does not create a Debt. Old Nightsider term - no longer in current use as of 1930.

Bond

(Mystical) Any event, ritual or act of will that connects two persons together on a spiritual level. May be permanent or temporary.


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Cattle

Nightsider derogatory term for human beings. No longer used since 1930.

Contact

The closest, most intimate blood exchange between Nightsider and a Companion. Old Nightsider term - no longer in current use as of 1930.

Communion

The form of blood exchange between the Fae and their Companion, in which a spiritual as well as a physical bond is formed. Originally an Enclave term, now in common usage as of 1930.

Companion

A human of any gender who is tied to the Seelie (or Un-Seelie) through bonds of emotion and the sharing of Communion. Originally an Enclave term to designate the chosen heir to the family line - as of 1930 in common usage to mean anyone who occupies that role.


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Debt

Nightsider form of currency, used amongst one another to purchase favors, aid, property, etc. The Debt system effectively ended as a means of social currency in 1931 - sometimes still evoked by older Seelie and Un-Seelie who lived during that time.

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Fever, The

An emotional state brought on by blood-starvation, in which the Nightsider is reduced to an enraged, bestial state. Old Nightsider term - no longer in current use as of 1930, last known documented appearance was in 1929.

Fight, The

Designation used to describe the struggle against those forces or entities that would seek to invade the Earth from the Outside. (i.e. creatures from the Lovecraftian Mythos)


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Nest

Any permanent grouping of two or more Nightsiders, wherein there is one dominate and the rest subordinate to the will of the leader. Nests are formed for mutual protections, benefit or status. The nature of the rules that govern a nest are highly individualistic and dependent on the dominate Nightsider's desires. A Nest may or may not be left or joined at will, depending on the rules governing it. As of 1930 an archaic social form that has largely been replaced by the less restrictive Family amongst the Seelie and Un-Seelie.

Nightsider

Original term for a person who had become a vampire through contracting the Necrophage. No longer used since October of 1930 when the Nightsiders became the Fae.

Nightsider Condition

The disease vector that causes vampirism. See also Necrophage.

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Outsider, Outsiders

Any of the non-earthly creatures whose presence within our reality/earth cause destruction and death. (i.e. Lovecraftian Mythos Monsters)

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Treaty, The

An agreement struck in 1929(exact date to be verified) between certain members of the Nightsider Community and Carl Ellis' people, to mutually help one another in The Fight