Post by Xander on Apr 28, 2009 21:07:43 GMT -5
Akelos/Agkelos The Akelos are a branch of Daimons who find it hard to take the lives of "innocent" humans, so they only prey on criminals and predators. This sounds like a good deal on the surface, but the venom of the corrupt souls can overtake the Daimon and turn him or her into one very, very nasty customer. Their leader's name is Karlos.
Anaimikos A Daimon who only feeds from other Daimons in order to survive.
Apati These are the "fake" Spathi Daimons. Dark-Hunters (and many Apollites) can't differentiate between these and the true Spathi warriors. Most of the Apati are found living in and around human cities. They are tough, but not nearly as lethal as the real thing. Their high leader is Christof.
Athenians This large community of Apollites has branches that are mostly found in and around the Apollites' native homeland of Greece. People and places friendly to this community are marked by various sun symbols.
Bloody Dungeon Club in Transylvania where Daimons frequently pick up tourists wanting to meet "real" vampires... and where they're most likely to run into Velkan Danesti.
Bolt-Holes Doorways that open when a Daimon is in trouble. The Daimons have no control over them.
Buffites Nickname for human vampire slayers. While they really do exist, they don't normally last long in a fight. They will, however, attack you as they can't tell the difference between you and the Daimons. Sucks (sorry for the pun), doesn't it? Here's the really sucky part. Since they're human, you can't attack back. You're supposed to protect them even while they're trying to stake you.
Carmillas Women looking for Daimons to turn them into immortal vampires. Also called "Daimon Bait" or "Incredible Morons".
Cult of Pollux A group of Apollites who take an oath to die exactly as Apollo intended for them to die—slowly, on the day of their twenty-seventh birthday. Members of the Cult of Pollux do not commit ritual suicide or become Daimon. Not well liked by other groups, cult members are usually found in remote areas.
It should be noted that every Apollite in the colony of Elysia has taken an oath to uphold the Cult of Pollux.
Dawn Surfer Slang for a Daimon exposed to sunlight. Known to the Dark-Hunters as "Daimon Flambé".
Day-Slayer Apollite myth of a Daimon-Apollite that can walk in sunlight. It is believed that one day the Day-Slayer will come and unite all the Daimons, so that they can take their rightful (according to Apollo) place as supreme rulers of the earth. (See Thanatos.)
Deadmen Walking Humans who serve Daimons usually because they have been promised immortality. They're also called really stupid.
Doulos Human servants of Apollites or Daimons. The doulosi guard and protect the Daimons from being discovered or hunted by humans. Their blood can tide a Daimon over if they are desperate, but they are only killed when they have betrayed their masters or are no longer necessary. Most of the doulosi believe their masters have the ability to turn them into Daimons, and that by doing so they will obtain immortality. I'm telling you, these people watch too many Hammer flicks.
Elysia One of the oldest Apollite communities in North America, Elysia is hidden beneath a mountain. Urian, named protector of the city, showed the inhabitants how to build it.
Expire Slang term for killing a Daimon.
Fabio/Cato Derogatory term for a Daimon, stemming from the fact that they are all tall, blond, and good-looking.
Happy Hunting Ground Apollite-Daimon bar in Seattle, Washington. There is a black dragon silhouette flying against a yellow sun on the club's sign—this symbol is the international welcome mat for Apollites and Daimons. It's also the home of Cael, who patrols it. Stay away should you ever find yourself in Seattle.
I am the Light of the Lyre "I am the Light of the Lyre and I walk in his grace" is the phrase used by Daimons and Apollites seeking shelter from another Daimon or Apollite. The "Light of the Lyre" refers to their ancestors' kinship to Apollo.
Illuminati The thirty or forty oldest and most powerful of the Spathi Daimons, and the last of the Atlanteans. The Illuminati are the bodyguards of Apollymi, and they are led by Stryker. Then again, all Spathi are led by Stryker. He has a god complex (sorry, couldn't resist that crack).
Inkblot Derogatory term for Daimons, stemming from the strange black mark that all Daimons develop on their chests at the moment they cross over, the mark where the souls they have stolen collect. This spot is where a dagger or other sharp weapon iinisl penetrate in order to kill the Daimon.
Iroas Iroas means "hero" in the Apollite language. A Daimon hero is an Apollite who can find it in himself to defy Apollo and his "minions". This term also refers to anyone who crosses over from Apollite to Daimon—the ultimate defiance.
Kalasian The Kalasian are Apollite angels of mercy. Found all over, they usually live among the humans, but are willing to aid any Apollite they find. Many of the Kalasian are located in the Arcadian or Katagaria sanctuaries.
Karones A community of Apollites found in areas across North America, usually Canada and the northern United States. Unlike most Daimons, members of the Karones tend to frequent cooler climates.
Kathoros Said to be even more evil than the Spathi, Kathoros Daimons are rare. At one time they were believed to have been the servants of the Atlantean war god Misos. Like the Arcadian Sentinels, one half of a Kathoros Daimon's face is tattooed, and legend says they shave their heads.
Katoteros The Atlantean term for "heaven", and currently the home realm of Acheron Parthenopaeus. All Apollites and Daimons dream of being able to reclaim their right to rest in Katoteros.
Lamina Atlantean term for "haven". Laminas are portals between Kalosis and the human world, often used by Spathi Daimons to escape Dark-Hunters. They are also commonly referred to as "bolt-holes".
The term lamina also applies to any Were-Hunter sanctuary, since both Apollites and Daimons are safe from Dark-Hunter there. There is more information on these kinds of laminas in the section on Were-Hunters.
Mavrovian A community of Apollites whose branches are located in the warmer climates. Mavrovians can often be found in and around the Mediterranean. They are exceptionally secretive. Many of them carry the mark of the lyre.
Rigas Much like a Were-Hunter Regis, Rigas are the leaders of certain branches of Daimons who travel in packs. Daimons in that pack must swear ultimate fealty to their Rigas. Once that oath is taken, it is eternal. The only way out is death.
Scuds Slang term for young Daimons out to prove themselves worthy. They are headstrong and belligerent, and they tend to talk big (bigger than normal). They should be slightly easier to kill. Should be. Don't show them any mercy, just to be on the safe side.
Spathi The Spathi are elite and evil Warrior Daimons. They are Apollymi's guards and pets. Spathis can be reincarnated after they die, as their disembodied essence will remain intact. The true Spathi can be identified by the mark of a yellow sun that holds a black dragon in its center. Stryker is their leader.
Summoning, The The name for a Daimon homing beacon the Day-Slayer can use to summon Daimons and Apollites to conference, or for war.
Trelos The Trelos are insane Daimons that even other Daimons hunt and kill. Trelos start out as Akelos who have taken so many criminal and evil souls that they have destroyed their very own nature and sense of self. They no longer have control of their bodies, and they will kill anyone they come into contact with, Apollite, human, or Daimon, whether they need to feed or not. They have no leader.
Van Helsings Slang term for human vampire slayers.
Anaimikos A Daimon who only feeds from other Daimons in order to survive.
Apati These are the "fake" Spathi Daimons. Dark-Hunters (and many Apollites) can't differentiate between these and the true Spathi warriors. Most of the Apati are found living in and around human cities. They are tough, but not nearly as lethal as the real thing. Their high leader is Christof.
Athenians This large community of Apollites has branches that are mostly found in and around the Apollites' native homeland of Greece. People and places friendly to this community are marked by various sun symbols.
Bloody Dungeon Club in Transylvania where Daimons frequently pick up tourists wanting to meet "real" vampires... and where they're most likely to run into Velkan Danesti.
Bolt-Holes Doorways that open when a Daimon is in trouble. The Daimons have no control over them.
Buffites Nickname for human vampire slayers. While they really do exist, they don't normally last long in a fight. They will, however, attack you as they can't tell the difference between you and the Daimons. Sucks (sorry for the pun), doesn't it? Here's the really sucky part. Since they're human, you can't attack back. You're supposed to protect them even while they're trying to stake you.
Carmillas Women looking for Daimons to turn them into immortal vampires. Also called "Daimon Bait" or "Incredible Morons".
Cult of Pollux A group of Apollites who take an oath to die exactly as Apollo intended for them to die—slowly, on the day of their twenty-seventh birthday. Members of the Cult of Pollux do not commit ritual suicide or become Daimon. Not well liked by other groups, cult members are usually found in remote areas.
It should be noted that every Apollite in the colony of Elysia has taken an oath to uphold the Cult of Pollux.
Dawn Surfer Slang for a Daimon exposed to sunlight. Known to the Dark-Hunters as "Daimon Flambé".
Day-Slayer Apollite myth of a Daimon-Apollite that can walk in sunlight. It is believed that one day the Day-Slayer will come and unite all the Daimons, so that they can take their rightful (according to Apollo) place as supreme rulers of the earth. (See Thanatos.)
Deadmen Walking Humans who serve Daimons usually because they have been promised immortality. They're also called really stupid.
Doulos Human servants of Apollites or Daimons. The doulosi guard and protect the Daimons from being discovered or hunted by humans. Their blood can tide a Daimon over if they are desperate, but they are only killed when they have betrayed their masters or are no longer necessary. Most of the doulosi believe their masters have the ability to turn them into Daimons, and that by doing so they will obtain immortality. I'm telling you, these people watch too many Hammer flicks.
Elysia One of the oldest Apollite communities in North America, Elysia is hidden beneath a mountain. Urian, named protector of the city, showed the inhabitants how to build it.
Expire Slang term for killing a Daimon.
Fabio/Cato Derogatory term for a Daimon, stemming from the fact that they are all tall, blond, and good-looking.
Happy Hunting Ground Apollite-Daimon bar in Seattle, Washington. There is a black dragon silhouette flying against a yellow sun on the club's sign—this symbol is the international welcome mat for Apollites and Daimons. It's also the home of Cael, who patrols it. Stay away should you ever find yourself in Seattle.
I am the Light of the Lyre "I am the Light of the Lyre and I walk in his grace" is the phrase used by Daimons and Apollites seeking shelter from another Daimon or Apollite. The "Light of the Lyre" refers to their ancestors' kinship to Apollo.
Illuminati The thirty or forty oldest and most powerful of the Spathi Daimons, and the last of the Atlanteans. The Illuminati are the bodyguards of Apollymi, and they are led by Stryker. Then again, all Spathi are led by Stryker. He has a god complex (sorry, couldn't resist that crack).
Inkblot Derogatory term for Daimons, stemming from the strange black mark that all Daimons develop on their chests at the moment they cross over, the mark where the souls they have stolen collect. This spot is where a dagger or other sharp weapon iinisl penetrate in order to kill the Daimon.
Iroas Iroas means "hero" in the Apollite language. A Daimon hero is an Apollite who can find it in himself to defy Apollo and his "minions". This term also refers to anyone who crosses over from Apollite to Daimon—the ultimate defiance.
Kalasian The Kalasian are Apollite angels of mercy. Found all over, they usually live among the humans, but are willing to aid any Apollite they find. Many of the Kalasian are located in the Arcadian or Katagaria sanctuaries.
Karones A community of Apollites found in areas across North America, usually Canada and the northern United States. Unlike most Daimons, members of the Karones tend to frequent cooler climates.
Kathoros Said to be even more evil than the Spathi, Kathoros Daimons are rare. At one time they were believed to have been the servants of the Atlantean war god Misos. Like the Arcadian Sentinels, one half of a Kathoros Daimon's face is tattooed, and legend says they shave their heads.
Katoteros The Atlantean term for "heaven", and currently the home realm of Acheron Parthenopaeus. All Apollites and Daimons dream of being able to reclaim their right to rest in Katoteros.
Lamina Atlantean term for "haven". Laminas are portals between Kalosis and the human world, often used by Spathi Daimons to escape Dark-Hunters. They are also commonly referred to as "bolt-holes".
The term lamina also applies to any Were-Hunter sanctuary, since both Apollites and Daimons are safe from Dark-Hunter there. There is more information on these kinds of laminas in the section on Were-Hunters.
Mavrovian A community of Apollites whose branches are located in the warmer climates. Mavrovians can often be found in and around the Mediterranean. They are exceptionally secretive. Many of them carry the mark of the lyre.
Rigas Much like a Were-Hunter Regis, Rigas are the leaders of certain branches of Daimons who travel in packs. Daimons in that pack must swear ultimate fealty to their Rigas. Once that oath is taken, it is eternal. The only way out is death.
Scuds Slang term for young Daimons out to prove themselves worthy. They are headstrong and belligerent, and they tend to talk big (bigger than normal). They should be slightly easier to kill. Should be. Don't show them any mercy, just to be on the safe side.
Spathi The Spathi are elite and evil Warrior Daimons. They are Apollymi's guards and pets. Spathis can be reincarnated after they die, as their disembodied essence will remain intact. The true Spathi can be identified by the mark of a yellow sun that holds a black dragon in its center. Stryker is their leader.
Summoning, The The name for a Daimon homing beacon the Day-Slayer can use to summon Daimons and Apollites to conference, or for war.
Trelos The Trelos are insane Daimons that even other Daimons hunt and kill. Trelos start out as Akelos who have taken so many criminal and evil souls that they have destroyed their very own nature and sense of self. They no longer have control of their bodies, and they will kill anyone they come into contact with, Apollite, human, or Daimon, whether they need to feed or not. They have no leader.
Van Helsings Slang term for human vampire slayers.