Glossary
Blade of Justice Michael’s sword. It is one of two, the other belonging to Gabrielle. Only an archangel’s sword can kill an archangel.
Blood Bond The immortal bond between two vampires whose souls were twinned in Heaven. Bondmates must renew their sacred bond during each cycle with a ceremony, normally happening at twenty-one years of age after they have come into their full powers and memories of their past lives. The two vampires become stronger after the bond has been renewed, but if it is broken, the betrayed vampire may call a blood trial, which will ultimately lead to the other’s death. Not every vampire has a bond with another.
Blood Manifest (Transformation) When a Blue Blood vampire's DNA begins to take over, usually around the age of fifteen. Their fangs grow in, their body switches from needing food to needing human blood, and the memories of their past lives begin to return. The process usually has an intense effect on the vampire, making them weak and sick.
Blood Trial How serious offenses against The Code are resolved. It requires the blood of the offending party to be consumed in order to tell truth from lie. In the past, Gabrielle (Allegra) could only perform the trial, but Schuyler has inherited her mother’s ability. The punishment for vampires found guilty is being burned to death.
The Code of the Vampires (the Code, the Blue Bloods Code) A strict set of rules that the Blue Bloods follow with the hope that it will eventually lead them back to Paradise. It states that Red Blood (humans) are not to be dominated, but respected, so that the Blue Bloods will bring peace to the world.
The Conclave The coven’s highest leadership. They are responsible for making decisions for the future of the vampire race.
Conduit A human who is assigned to a Blue Blood at birth to be their associate and caretaker to help him/her through the human world. Many Conduit families will serve their Blue Blood families for centuries as their lawyers, doctors, accountants, and friends. If a vampire expires, their Conduit will have a choice to either work in the Repository or have their memories erased.
Coven A group of vampires living in a geographic area.
The Cycle The length of a human life. When Blue Bloods are reincarnated, their body lives for one cycle then dies like any other human body, but their DNA is kept safe until they are called upon again. When they are called upon, their DNA is placed inside a female Blue Blood using IVF. They are then born and live as normal humans until the Sunset Years.
Duchesne (Doo-SHEN) The prestigious private school in Manhattan attended by Blue Bloods. The school also educates Human Conduits, as well as Red Bloods who are there on scholarship, some of whom serve as Human Familiars.
Enmortals Vampires who do not rest and reincarnate between cycles, and keep the same physical form over many centuries. They do not require the proximity of other vampires in order to survive.
The Gates of Hell Seven gates created by the Order of the Seven (the gatekeepers) to keep Lucifer and the Silver Bloods trapped in the underworld.
The Glom It is described as two separate things: one is the line of consciousness that the vampires use to communicate telepathically with one another, or to control the mind of a human. The second is described as the twilight netherworld that vampires can access.
Human Familiar The humans that the Blue Bloods feed on. The Code requires vampires to never abuse them or fully drain them, and to treat them with care for the service they provide. Once a familiar is taken, they will forever feel a bond with their vampire.
Nephilim Half-human, half-Silver Blood.
Red Bloods Humans.
Regent The second-highest-ranking member of the Conclave. They assume responsibility for the Coven if the Regis is unable to.
Regis The leader of the Coven and Conclave. The Regis is chosen unanimously by the seven Wardens who represent the ruling houses.
The Sunset Years The name given to the years between the ages of 15 and 21. During the Sunset Years, Blue Bloods start to turn into fully-fledged vampires, remembering past lives and discovering their abilities. Vampires are most vulnerable during the Sunset Years.
The Repository of History The headquarters of the Committee and all of the Blue Bloods' archives. It contains all of their knowledge and secrets.
Venator (Truth Seeker, Truth Teller) The highest rank of the Committee’s secret police. Their role is to keep the Blue Bloods safe. They are capable of deciphering dreams and can access the memories of both humans and vampires.
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