DawnDream Glossary

The official glossary of terms, relics, titles, and traditions of DawnDream.

A

Amrita — A rare mystical resource earned daily. Four days are required to form one complete Amrita. It is used in Embracings, rituals, relics, and various systems throughout the realm.

Amrita Reliquary — A relic merchant located within DawnDream lands where Amritas may be acquired.

B

Bloodline — Ancient vampiric lineages that serve as the foundation of the great clans of DawnDream. Each Bloodline is guided by an Arch Vampire and their Blood Guardians.

Bloodsworn Book — A sacred tome used to bind members to a House through a blood oath.

Blood Vow — The sacred marriage ritual between two members of the realm.

Blue Tank — A vessel used by Lycans to store, withdraw, and transfer Vitality.

C

Clan — The primary political and military organization of vampires. Clans unite Houses beneath a common Bloodline and banner.

Chrono Blood Relic — A relic that accelerates the vampiric transformation process.

Chrono Moon Crystal — A relic that accelerates the Lycan transformation process.

D

Death Penalty — The punishment for death within DawnDream. Upon death, all carried Amrita and Velarium are lost and may be claimed by the killer.

F

Ferocity — The primal energy consumed by Lycans to fuel supernatural abilities.

First Hunt Altar — The altar used to complete the final stage of Lycan transformation.

H

House — A noble vampiric family operating within a Clan.

Horde — Independent rebel factions that reject the authority of the Eternal Throne and stand outside the laws of the realm.

M

Magistrate — Trusted assistants of the Sentinels who perform duties throughout the realm.

Masquerade — The sacred law of secrecy that protects the hidden existence of the creatures of DawnDream.

Mindbreaker — A powerful vampiric ability allowing domination of another creature's mind.

P

Pack — A Lycan family operating within a Clan.

Primal Bond Stone — A relic capable of altering a Lycan's progenitor and bloodline connections.

S

Sanctum Stone — A protective relic that prevents attacks within its territory.

Sentinel — The administrators and guardians of DawnDream.

T

Torpor — A deep state of vampiric hibernation that grants rewards over time.

U

Umbra Fontis — The right hand of the Eternal Source and one of the highest honors within DawnDream.

V

Velarium — A valuable resource harvested from Solomonic humans and exchanged for age.

Velkarion — A trusted counselor and voice of the Eternal Source.

Vigil Stone — A relic allowing vampires to monitor those bound to their blood.

Vitality — The life force that sustains Lycans.

W

Wolf Totem — The relic used to deliver and update the Lycan HUD.