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Hunter Dictionary

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The purpose of this page is to show different vocabulary terms often used by hunters. Please read over the information below, it will be very beneficial if you're contemplating joining or creating your character. Do not post here under any circumstances. If you have any questions, private message me or post them in OOC.


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These names and labels have been coined on the clandestine hunter-net email list to facilitate communication, so that other hunters can understand what's discussed -- a monster, a power, or the forces that create hunters -- when so many different names or descriptors can be (and are) applied. Only introduction into any kind of fledgling hunter society imparts this terminology, and various hunter groups certainly use a variety of other words.

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Adversaries, The: A common Visionary term for monsters.

Avenger: A hunter perceived to advocate, above all else, the extermination of the supernatural.

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Bait: A hunter who uses themselves as a lure to provoke confrontations with monsters.

Big Idea: Colloquial term for a Visionary's theory of the hunt.

Burden, The: Humanity; particularly, people who would rather preserve society's evils than risk change for something better.

Bystander: A person present at an imbuing who perceives the supernatural but lacks the will to act against it. Like hunters, these people recall seeing monsters thereafter, but they lack edge or powers of their own.

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Challenge, The: A common Visionary term for the hunt.

Charity Case: A Martyr who slowly but surely burns out all their resources (health, finances) to support other hunters -- usually without much recognition -- and so goes from being a source of charity to a recipient thereof. A charity case often ends up "in the Chevy Hilton" (i.e., living in their car).

Choice, The: the imbuing. Refers to the Martyr belief that Creed members (and hunters in general) choose their fate. The imbuing only presents the option of waking up. It's the conscious decision to stand up and fight that really counts. The imbued are often called "The Chosen" for this reason.

Chosen, The: A term some hunters apply to themselves in regard to the Heralds.

Crackhead: Slang for a Visionary who seeks answers to questions about the hunt through use of mind-altering substances.

Creed: Rudimentary hunter groups theorize that the imbued have certain philosophies and approaches to the hunt that might be codified, each as a separate creed.

Cross To Bear: The personal mission or cause of a Martyr; sometimes used to refer to a monster that has become a hunter's nemesis, motivation, or inspiration.

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Defender: A hunter who seems to strive to protect certain people, places, or things as much as their driven to eliminate monsters.

Defenseless, The: Normal humans who have no idea of the truth about the world or monsters. A similar, less complimentary term is "the blind."

Drama Queen: Disparaging term for a Martyr (male or female) who draws attention to her sacrifices.

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Edge: Often plural; any of the fantastic and mysterious powers of the imbued. Also called "the stuff" and "juice."

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Gawker: Often plural; a normal person who witnesses hunters' edges or creatures' supernatural effects in use, yet can't comprehend them.

Gone Fishing: A label applied to hunters who abandon the city in hopes of finding peace in the wilderness or countryside and away from monsters.

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Heralds: A name assigned to mysterious and presumably plural beings believed to have empowered hunters through the imbuing. In this case, the being or beings are usually considered the agents of greater power, often God.

Hole: Derived from "asshole" and "a-hole," this term refers to selfish and self-absorbed people. Some Martyrs see this behavior as the first step toward becoming a supernatural monster -- at which point one can still change one's fate. Holes can suck others into their own selfishness, an event referred to as "falling into a hole."

Homebody: Insulting term for a Visionary who rarely faces monsters in the field personally, choosing instead to devote time to refining a concept of the hunt and directing other hunters to that end.

Hunt, The: Hunter lifestyle in a nutshell; the pursuit trailing, studying and, ultimately, confronting of supernatural creatures and the unknown. Also called "the mission."

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Imbued, The: Hunters. People made to recognize the world the way it really is, and the monsters that inhabit it. such people receive inscrutable powers, presumably with which to oppose monsters.

Innocent: A member of a loose group of hunters believed to have an open-minded approach to the mission.

In The Field: Another term for the hunt, often used by Visionaries who like to test their theories in practice.

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Judge: A hunter believed to have a discerning sense for how to carry out the mission and to achieve the greater good, at least by their own standards.

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Lurker: A hunter who frequents the Internet and researches the supernatural, but avoids getting directly involved in the hunt. Also called a "wannabe", "skulker," or "bystander" in a derogatory manner.

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Martyr: A hunter -- part of a seemingly like-minded group -- who is willing to offer herself up in the name of the cause.

Messengers: A title assigned to forces believed to be responsible for hunters' imbuing. Hunters of various cultures and backgrounds have different takes on who or what the Messengers are, but they're widely held as forces for good or at least not outright evil.

Micro-Manager: A derogatory term for Visionaries who tend to neglect pursuing their personal dream in favor of leading a band of hunters on a day-to-day basis.

Monster: A generality applied to all inhuman, unnatural creatures that exist in the world and prey upon humanity. Numerous terms allude to the perceived varieties of monsters: Rots, invisibles, bloodsuckers, skinchangers, ghosts, spirits, vampires, werewolves, zombies, the walking dead, man-beasts, witches, warlocks. Also collectively called "the enemy."

Most Dangerous Game (MDG): The hunt itself. Also, the enemy; intelligent creatures capable of fighting back with weapons of their own, as opposed to relatively defenseless animals.

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Preacher: A Martyr who tries to recruit others to his cause, often using religious language; also, "Falwell" or "savior."

Prophet: A Visionary who tries to make their ideals into a religion. Generally, these hunters are mistrusted by other Visionaries.

Puppet: A human pawn of the supernatural, whether willing or unwitting. Also called "traitor."

Pylon: A normal human at the scene of hunter or monster activity when edges or supernatural effects are displayed (see Gawkers). Also applied to normal people present at the moment of imbuing who don't recognize or respond to any monstrous presence. An uncomplimentary term.

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Redeemer: One of a loosely recognized type of hunter who, for their own reasons, seeks out worth and value among monsters rather than destroying them outright.

Revelation: A term some Visionaries use for the moment of the imbuing.

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Second Sight: The ability to perceive monsters -- at least ones that attempt to hide of disguise themselves -- through force of will. Also called "the sight."

Slacker: An imbued who doesn't do enough, therefore forcing Martyrs to do more; "slacking off" refers to the actions of such imbued.

Soulless, The: Humans who venerate the supernatural or support its cause through "questionable behavior" (e.g., nightclub goers, new agers, goths, gang members). A highly subjective term applied according to the user's own moral code and belief systems. Ironically, some hunters can be "soulless" to other hunters.

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Tested, The: The imbued generally and Martyrs specifically. Refers to the belief that Martyrs undergo worse tribulations than any other chosen and so are somehow more worthy. Also: "the devoted."

Time, The: The moment when a Martyr must lay down their life for the greater good. Also: "bottom of the ninth," "endgame," or "when the fat lady sings."

Touched: To be affected or influenced by the Messengers (see Imbued), whether referring to another hunter or a bystander.

Tunnel Visionary: A Visionary who has become so focused on their personal goal for the mission that anything else seems trivial.

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Visionary: A hunter who demonstrates a philosophical attitude toward the hunt and assumes few preconceived notions about the heralds, monsters, or the goals of the chosen.

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Wacko: A hunter who pursues the mission to extremes, whether through willingness to make profound sacrifices, to accept human loses, or to profess unfathomable motives in the name of the hunt.

Word, The: Hunters' implicit language of signs and icons used to communicate simple encoded messages.

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Yokel: A hunter who believes in and professes the wisdom of supernatural folktales and legends concerning monsters, often without having tested the validity of such beliefs.

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