Candescent (The Opalescent Collection Book 1) (37 page)

Black Book-
also known as Pete’s old journal. Pete wrote it, recording important facts about vampires.

Blood Ceremony-
when two vampires create a bond. This must happen for reincarnation to be possible. Two vampires, Eternal Mates or not, can perform a Blood Ceremony.

Bond-
referred to two species (usually a vampire or werewolf) forming a pair. It usually involves drinking the blood of their chosen partner.

Ceremonial Ring
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a ring presented at a Ceremony to a vampress. After the Ceremony is over the vampire wears the ring.

Ceremony-
also known as a Blood Ceremony.

Clestival-
a holiday on Catastrophe celebrating the formation of Clesta, Catastrophe’s first moon.

Dragon’s Soul-
a chain with a charm made from a dragon’s scales and precious metal. It is presented to a dragon’s Master or Mistress. This is the ultimate gift of loyalty a dragon can give.

Eternal Mate-
a vampire responsible for turning a mortal or half-mortal into a vampress. As a couple, each vampire is considered to be an Eternal Mate to each other.

Half-Blood/Half Mortal-
commonly referred to those that did not transform completely into a vampire. Can be killed even with a Ceremony. When killed, their heart is left behind and can be used to turn a vampire or vampress into a half-mortal.

Immortal-
a person who grew up on Catastrophe and cannot be killed. It is unknown how people become immortals, though some can be born immortal by two immortal parents.

Moon Ceremony-
when a wolf turns a mortal or half-mortal into a wolf. This can only be done on the night of a full moon.

Mortal-
person born on Earth and can be killed.

Phases-
emotions that a vampire goes through after the completion of a Ceremony.

Plumeberry-
toxic berry.
Very dark and resembles a plum. Mainly used to make plumeberry juice, but can be eaten.

Plumeberry Juice-
juice made from plumeberries. Very toxic and is considered to be alcohol, especially to vampires and wolves on Catastrophe.

Poison-
a natural substance produced by a vampire. It can have various affects on a vampress. A vampire will produce poison to numb a vampress or mortal when feeding or during a Ceremony. Color of poison varies from vampire to vampire but is commonly black or clear and depending on the power of the vampire, can sometimes glow. A vampress also produces a very small amount of poison, but will not affect a vampire. Male wolves also have poison, but only enough for one Ceremony per life.

Reincarnation-
if a vampire or wolf completes a Ceremony and later dies, it will come back. It will be born an infant, grow, remember, and within a couple of years will return to their original age. They must reunite and complete a Ceremony with their Eternal Mate shortly after so reincarnation is possible again.

Sebastian’s Ball-
when Sebastian threw a large party and invited Annabel (Chenille) to Alfur.

A Trial/ Ceremonial Trial-
if an Eternal Mate is getting hurt or abused by their vampire, a trial can be conducted. It is also used if a vampress wants a Ceremony with another vampire, for a new Eternal Mate.

Vampire-
name for a male vampire, or the species as a whole.

Vampress-
a female vampire.

Vampress Poison-
another name for plumeberry juice because of its affects on a vampire.

Werewolf-
part human that can change to a wolf form; is immortal and needs a Ceremony to become reincarnated.

              Isabelle Gallo’s eternal love for fantasy inspired her to write
Opulent
and begin
The Opalescent Collection
when she was twelve years old, influenced by a multitude of dreams that portrayed a beautiful world - inhabited by characters that brought her dreams to life. Isabelle lives in New York with her family. Born premature, at only one pound, she has overcome countless challenges through love and support from her family and friends.