The Slayer's Dictionary: Welcome to the Sunnydale Library card catolog. Here we have all kinds of information on all different subjects. <>A |>B |>C |>D |>E |>F |>G |>H |>I |>J |>K |>L |>M |>N |>O |>P | >Q | >R |>S |>T | >U |V | W |X | Y | | A Apocalypse: noun 1. revelation 2. the apocalypse, last book of the new testiment; book of Revelation 3. End of the world as we know it. Characterstics: Demons try to bring forth the apocalypse in order to gain power of the workld. There have been five attempts to bring forth the apocalyse. Buffy has stopped all five and died twice doing it. In Latin it is pronounced apocalypsis In Greek it is pronounced apokalypsis Ascension: noun: 1. act of ascending; ascent 2. the bodily passing of Christ from earth to heaven 3. ascension day: a church festival in honor of this on the fortieth day after Easter. Characterstics: The Mayor ascended at Sunnydale Highschools Graduation This ascension was the first anyone who wasn't demon survived Ascended demons still pocess human traits and emotions This is what you use to destroy them, this and lots of TNT Astral Projection: while sleeping a person can send their soul out into the dreamscape and it can perform normal functions of everyday living. Characterstics: Sending your soul out of your body makes the theory that we have multiple bodies possible You must remember your mortal body in order to go back to it Always leave it in a safe place while your away Its possible to send your soul out without knowing it Your soul will reveal the illusion of a ghost back to lsit? B back to list? C Council: noun 1. A group of people called togther to give advice. 2. A small group people elected to make laws for the slayers and watchers. Characterstics: They are made up of watchers They call forth the slayer when the current one passes on Set rules and standards for the slayers behavior and the watcher/slayer realtionship Cross: noun 1. Stick or post with another across it in the shape of a T or an X 2. thing, design, or mark shped like a cross. Characterstics: A cross represents a persons belief in faith and god. A cross can protect a person against a vampire A cross can be made from any material when you need protection from evil. Crossbow: noun, a mideval weapon with a bow and a grooved stock in the middle to direct the arrows, stones, etc.. Characterstics: A crossbow is a tool used to kill vampires Buffy used one of these to kill Darla D Demon (dë'mðn): noun An evil spirit; devil; feind 2. a attendant power or spirit Characterstics: They normally have a mission to complete Most are immortal Most control minds Some try constantly to open hellmouth Can not be classified as good or evil Killing them depends on what kind they are E back list? Faith: A vampire slayer who was called after Kendra's Death Characterstics: She killed a man, spent time in the Los Angeles Penetentry She is wild and the last watcher she had was killed F Feeding: when the vampire drinks its called a feeding Characterstics: They only drink blood If they don't feed they will die G Gem of Amarra: ring when worn by a vampire they became invincible Characterstics: The ring itself is gold with a green emerald in it. It had been lost for many many years until Spike and Harmony unearthed it After this it was taken to L.A. where Oz gave it to Angel Its whereabouts is unknown now Ghost (gost): noun, 1. spirit of a dead person that supposedly lives in another world and appears to the living as a pale, dim, shadowy form. 2. anything pale, dim, or shadowy like a ghost; a faint image; Characterstics: Normally have unfinished business to attend to You can't really kill them because they are already dead. Not to be confused with kids who turn invisible (they are still living) Willow turned in to a ghost on Halloween. God (god): noun, 1. The maker and ruler of the world; Sumpreme Being 2. a being thought of as superior to nature and to human beings and considered worthy of worship Characterstics: Can be a male or female Females are called Goddesses Used to getting what they want All religions are based on the concept of a god or multiple gods Mythology is big on gods and goddesses Goddess (god'is) noun, see god back to list? H The Harvest: a night that comes about once a century where the master can draw power from one of his minions while he feeds Characterstics: He draws the power from a chosen minion called a vessel When enough power is gained he can break free of his prison the hell mouth is were Sunnydale Ca. is located it also happens to be the mouth of Hell. Characterstics: The Hellmouth is a place where evil breathes Anything you ever thought not possible or a nightmare lives right here and is ready to come out for a stroll The only thing keeping Sunnydale and its non demon inhabbiants alive is the slayer Holy Water Water that has been blessed by a priest Characterstics: Can be used as a tool against Vampires Can normally be found at any church Host: a person a vampire is feeding from I The Initiative (i nish'i ð tiv): noun: 1. active part in taking first steps in any undertaking 2. readiness and ability to be the one to start a course of action. 3. seceret government orgainization Characterstics: A group who is secretly working for the US government to kidnap monsters They plant chips in the monsters head so they can not hurt anyone The group is made up of mostly boys The leader is a teacher at the college named Dr. Maggie Walsh J K Kendra (ke): A vampire slayer whom was called after Buffy was drowned by the Master but soon revived Characterstics: She was from Africa, Unable to be with her parents or have friends She was uninformed of Buffy being alive She was killed by a vampire named Drusilla Her death brought another slayer called Faith The Key (ke): noun: instrument that locks and unlocks, thing that turns or opens 2. thing that explains or answers 3. an important or essential person or thing Characterstics: Unlocks the portal to Glory's and other demenions The key is presently in human form and is the slayers sister Portals open when the keys blood is spilt Will only stop once its been drained L Lothos: a powerful vampire able to munipulate the mind with music. Characterstics: He was very ancient and had killed many vampire slayers He was killed by a slayer name Buffy Summers M Minion: noun, servent or follower willing to do whatever he/she is ordered Characterstics: Minions are most commonly vampires that are servents to the Master of vampires but in other cases serve powerful demons or higher evil beings They will die to protect their leader N O Orb of Thesulah: This orb is a key eliment in restoring a vampires soul. Characterstics: It makes a good paper weight. Willow used this to restore Angelus back to Angel P Parrell Demension: there are many parrell demensions out there they are believed to be just like our world but with slight differences. Characterstics: They can open using a demensional portal or be conjured by a witch Each one is different and mysterious. Portal: noun: door, gate, or enterance usually an imposing one. Characterstics: Can appear anywhere especially in Sunnydale Can led to any demension Any thing can transport from either side They can be conjured up Q R S Scobby Gang: this is what the slayerettes later change their name to Characterstics: They help Buffy The scobbies are: Giles, Xander, Willow, Angel, Oz, Cordelia, Joyce, Jenny, Wesley, Tara, Dawn, Spike. Willow and Tara are witches Giles and Wesley are an ex-watcher Spike and Angel are good vampires Oz is a werewolf, Cordy has visions and Xander has done just about everything Dawn is the key More info on The Scobby gang see Slayerettes Silver Bullets: a bullet made of melted silver. Characterstics: Silver Bullets can kill a werewolf Silver Bullets are hard to find because they have to be specially made normally by the people who use them However it is in great opinion you never try to kill a werewolf they're just humans who get to live a normal life a but one day a year. Slayer: noun Root word is slay which means to kill with violence. Characterstics: One is chosen in every generation Works for the watchers council in England If one dies another is called in to take her place The slayer is always a female The slayer kills demons vampires and other monsters the world seems to think don't exist. Slayerettes: noun Group of friends to the slayer Characterstics: Call themselves the Scobby gang Help the slayer do research to fight the emeny Are friends of the slayer (only ones she has!) Soul: noun: 1. the part of a human that being that thinks; feels and makes the body act the spiritual part of a person. 2. energy of the mind or of feelings; spirit 3. cause of inspiration or energy 4. spirit of a dead person. Characterstics: A vampire loses their soul when they are changed It is possible to use powerful magic to give vampires back their souls Angel is one of the only vampires cursed with a soul. Spells: noun: 1. words or set of words having magical powers. 2. fascination; charm 3. cast a spell on; put under the influence of a spell 4. under a spell; controlled by fascanation Characterstics: They are mainly used by witches Spells can be used for good and bad Depending on the witch and where they let the magic take them is how to determine if it is good or bad Stake: noun, verb: 1. stick or post pointed at one end for driving into the ground. 2. the stake; a stake to which a person accused of being a witch was tied to and burned to death. Characterstics: Stakes are the best way to kill a vampire By breaking anykind of wood you can make a stake Kendra's stake was named Mr. Pointy Willow, Micheal and Amy were almost burned at the stake thats how amy became a rat. Sunnydale: a small town in California, see Hellmouth T U V Vampires: noun 1. A corpse supposed to come to life at night and suck the blood of people while they sleep. (Vam'pïr) Characterstics of Vampires: Feed on blood of the living Like just like humans until time to feed If there is an exchange of blood between a mortal and a vampire the mortal becomes human Vampires are immortal Ways of Killing a Vampire: Putting a wooden stake through it's heart Direct Sunlight will kill a vampire The Slayer A vampire is truly dead if it turns to dust Vessel: a minion that feeds during the harvest. Characterstics: Vessels bear a three pointed symbol on their head. They feed during the harvest to give their master power W Watcher: The person sent to watch over the Slayer Characterstics: Helps train the slayer for battle Does research on decriptions of the monsters Works for the watchers concil in England Werewolf (wêr'wûlf'): noun A person with the power to transform into a dog like creature on a full moon Characterstics: Can stop the transformation if they hold innerpeace Can live a normal life all but one night a month Has to be bitten by a werewolf in order to transform Witch (wich): noun woman supposed to be under the influence of spiritsand to have magic powers. 2.An ugly woman Characterstics: They practice witchcraft. Technopagans are witches who use the internet to pratice spells and chants Can not be defined as good or evil Witchcraft: noun, what a witch does or can do; magic power or influence X Y Z >