| name | tg-domain |
| description | World of Darkness domain terminology and game concepts for the Tellurium Games application. Use when encountering WoD-specific terms, understanding gameline abbreviations, interpreting character stats, or working with game mechanics. Triggers on unfamiliar terms like ST, Disciplines, Spheres, Arete, Gnosis, or gameline-specific concepts. |
World of Darkness Domain
Gamelines
| Code | Full Name | Abbreviation | App Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| vtm | Vampire: the Masquerade | VtM | vampire |
| wta | Werewolf: the Apocalypse | WtA | werewolf |
| mta | Mage: the Ascension | MtA | mage |
| wto | Wraith: the Oblivion | WtO | wraith |
| ctd | Changeling: the Dreaming | CtD | changeling |
| dtf | Demon: the Fallen | DtF | demon |
| mtr | Mummy: the Resurrection | MtR | mummy |
| htr | Hunter: the Reckoning | HtR | hunter |
| wod | World of Darkness (core) | WoD | wod |
Core Terms
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ST | Storyteller (game master) |
| Chronicle | Campaign/game world |
| Scene | Game session |
| Story | Multi-scene narrative arc |
Character Stats
Universal Stats
- Attributes - Physical/Social/Mental base traits (rated 1-5)
- Abilities - Skills, knowledges, talents (rated 0-5)
- Backgrounds - Character advantages (Allies, Resources, etc.)
- Willpower - Mental fortitude (rated 1-10)
- Freebie Points - Character creation points
Gameline-Specific Powers
| Gameline | Power System | Key Stat |
|---|---|---|
| Vampire | Disciplines | Generation |
| Werewolf | Gifts | Rage, Gnosis |
| Mage | Spheres | Arete |
| Wraith | Arcanoi | Angst, Pathos |
| Changeling | Arts & Realms | Glamour, Banality |
| Demon | Lores | Faith, Torment |
Character Status
| Code | Display | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Un | Unfinished | In creation |
| Sub | Submitted | Awaiting ST approval |
| App | Approved | Active in play |
| Ret | Retired | No longer active |
| Dec | Deceased | Dead |
Vampire-Specific
- Clan - Vampire lineage/family
- Generation - Distance from original vampire (lower = more powerful)
- Blood Pool - Vitae reserve
- Disciplines - Vampiric powers
Werewolf-Specific
- Tribe - Werewolf nation/family
- Auspice - Moon phase at birth (role)
- Breed - Birth form (Homid/Metis/Lupus)
- Gifts - Spiritual powers
- Rage - Fury pool
- Gnosis - Spiritual awareness
Mage-Specific
- Tradition/Convention - Magical faction
- Spheres - Nine magical domains
- Arete - Magical enlightenment
- Quintessence - Magical energy
- Paradox - Reality backlash
- Avatar - Magical soul
- Resonance - Magical signature
Wraith-Specific
- Legion - Wraith faction
- Shadow - Dark side personality
- Angst - Shadow's power measure
- Pathos - Emotional energy
- Passions - Emotional connections
- Fetters - Ties to living world
- Arcanoi - Ghostly powers
Changeling-Specific
- Kith - Fae type (Sidhe, Pooka, etc.)
- Court - Seelie or Unseelie
- House - Noble lineage
- Glamour - Faerie magic
- Banality - Mundane reality
- Arts - Magical abilities
- Realms - Targeting categories
Demon-Specific
- House - Angelic order
- Faction - Demonic allegiance
- Lores - Fallen powers
- Faith - Mortal worship energy
- Torment - Corruption level