Information - Glossary
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| Age | For each day that passes, all beings except Lost Souls and those in Torpor will age
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| Astrological Houses | There are 13 Astrological Houses, each representing one of the 13 original bloodlines
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| Bloodline |
Bloodline is a term used to describe a common ancestry tracing back to a single being
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| Blood Group |
All humans are born with a Blood Group, this carries over into supernatural unlife
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| Cadet Branch |
Cadet Branch refers to any house that is not the Founding House in its Dynasty
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| Caitiff |
Caitiff is a term used to describe a supernatural being who has no knowledge of, or has lost connection to their bloodline
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| Caitiff Surname |
All Bloodlines have a Caitiff Surname, a name given to those who are known to be abandoned members of the line
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| Clan |
A Clan is a group of Houses ruled by a Sovereign
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| Coffin |
The coffin can be used to enter torpor
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| Curse | All registered avatars have a daily loss of Vital Energy due to hunger. The effects of this hunger are felt each night at Midnight SLT (00:00)
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| Descendant | A descendant is any player in your bloodline who can trace their ancestry back to you
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| Dynasty |
Dynasty is a term used to describe a hierarchy of Houses
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| Founding House |
A Founding House is the First House in a Dynasty and is considered the Sovereign House of the Dynasty
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| Generation |
All supernatural beings have a generation, determining their 'closeness' to the source of their power
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| Head of Dynasty | Head of Dynasty is a term referring to the leader of the founding house in a dynasty |
| Head of House | Head of House is a term referring to the leader of a house |
| History | Many actions in Bloodlust are recorded with historical entries |
| House |
A House is a group of players consisting of the Head of House and their Loyal Subjects
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| Liege | Players can pledge their alliegance to a Liege (another player), becoming a Loyal Subject of that player
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| Lineage | Lineage refers to a players bloodline, ancestry, descendants and loyal subjects collectively |
| Loyal Subject | Loyal Subjects are players who have pledged their alliegance to a Liege
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| Masquerade | The Masquerade indicates how well a supernatural blends in with mortal society
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| Moon Phases | There are 8 standard Moon Phases, some phases have unique names and characteristics
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| Parent House | Any House that is a Cadet Branch has a Parent House
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| Potency | Potency is the power to create new life held in your Vital Energy
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| Rank | Ranks are decided by the number of Direct Descendants a player has
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| Regent | The title Regent may refer to the following:
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| Region | An area of land in Second Life known as a Region |
| Reputation |
Reputation is lowered and raised based on your actions throughout the world
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| Sanctuary | A sanctuary is a place where you cannot feed using your HUD, also known as a Safe Zone
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| Sect | A sect is a social organization usually composed of multiple likeminded clans.
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| Sire | Upon becoming a supernatural being, the player who created you becomes your sire (your maker)
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| Sovereign | The title Sovereign may refer to the following:
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| Title | Titles are decided by the number of Direct Loyal Subjects a player has
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| Unawakened | All avatars who have not joined the Bloodlust System are known as Unawakened, Unaware Mortals or Non-Players
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| Vital Energy | Vital Energy is a beings health
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| Wine Barrel | Wine Barrels are used to turn Fruit Juices into Wines |
| Wine Blender | Used to blend wines with other wines or Vital Energy |
| Zodiac Signs | There are 12 Zodiac Signs
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