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Supernatural ● A term used that includes both vampires and werewolves. Unknown to the public beyond general myths and 'sightings'.
Vampire ● An undead person that drinks human blood to survive. Red eyes after feeding. Can blend in with humans however are cold to the touch. Weak to silver. Cannot reproduce, 'vampire young' is used to refer to freshly turned vampires. Incredibly fast with sharp vision that can provide 'thermal readings', great strength with instant healing abilities unless the injury is caused by silver. Immortal.
Werewolf ● Closer to humans however have wolf like instincts and the ability to shift to a wolf form. Pack creatures with unwavering loyalty. Weak to silver however much less affected than vampires, their weakness is wolfsbane. Increased healing, body temperature naturally runs hot. Follow pack hierarchy much like real wolves. Increased stamina and energy reserves. Naturally fast, increased strength. Even in human form they retain a 'wolfs nose' that can pick up scents no human naturally could. Mortal, often have increased lifespans.
Hunter ● Humans that are descended from the founders of the Faith that have an extra component in their blood that makes them receptive to an enhancing serum. Wherever there is supernatural activity there is a Hunter not far behind. Are tasked with ensuring that the supernatural are not exposed to the public by eliminating them when they prove a risk. Mortal.
Serum ● A serum made of supernatural blood and a powder component that turns the substance blue (coincidence) and prevents the supernatural blood from merging with the hunters. Much like oil and water it can temporarily blend with the hunters blood however it ultimately separates again. Repeated use of the serum will make certain side effects permanent. On a weaker level than when using the serum but more advanced than that of a standard human (i.e. Improved eyesight, sense of hearing, greater energy reserves etc.)
The werewolf serum, due to the blood coming from a supernatural being that is 'alive' the body will accept it and ultimately disperse it with no lingering effects over a few days.
The vampire serum comes from an 'undead' being and the body rejects it, leading to sickness after use until the body can coalesce the serum back to the injection site where it ultimately must be drained.
The Faith ● The 'government' of the hunters. It is similar to a church in ways, having scriptures and rituals that must be recited and performed. You may participate in the faith at any age however you will not be indoctrinated into the hunters until you are fifteen. Was originally formed by the first hunters back in the 1400's. They provide missions and resources to the hunters.
Ure pro fide ● The cleansing term that when accompanied by the Faiths symbol and an object of pure silver will burn the supernatural creature from the inside out. Literal translation; 'Burn for the faith'.
Redi ad fidem● The alternate cleansing term for Werewolves. It returns the Werewolf's body to nature as their bodies are 'alive' while a vampires has been dead since the day they were turned. Literal translation; 'Return to the Faith'.
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Future terms will be added as the story is written