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Definitions
Otherkin
Umbrella term for Identifying as non-human
Symbol: Elven Star
Symbol: Theta Delta
Therian
-Identifying as typically an extinct or still alive earthen animal but also extends to legendary creatures
Examples: wolf, fox, dog, seal, butterfly, bat, bird, amygdalodon, t-rex
-A non-sapient nonhuman identity
In example: a “feral”/animalistic dragon calling themself a dragon therian even though they don’t claim to have ever lived physically on earth
Fiction- Otherhearted
Identifying with or feeling a connection to a certain species or creature
▸ You don't see yourself as said creature/species/character but rather like they are family
Synonym: Synpath
Fictionkin
Identifying as a character or species from media such as tv shows, books, games, movies, ...
! This is not the same as relating to a character or species !
Examples: Dean Winchester from Supernatural, Trico from The Last Guardian, Bilbo Baggins from Lord of The Rings
Alterhuman
An umbrella term that refers to a being who does not fit the common societal idea of what is considered human
Some variations on this term
Alterbeing: For beings who don't feel comfortable using 'human' in the term alterhuman
Non-human: Beings that identify as non-human
Symbol: alt key
Symbol: PhiPaw
! Usually confused with Otherkin due to misconceptions !
Furry
People dressing up as anthropomorpic animals or making anthropomorphic characters for entertainment.
Sublabels
Involuntarily Identifying as
Polykin/Polytherian
A being with 2 or more nonhuman identities
Cladotherianthropy
Identifying not as a specific species but a whole family of that species** Example: Felidae, Canidae
Theriomythics
Identifying as non-physically as a type of mythical creature, but whose experiences within their identity are marked by an unique animality
Factkin
Identifying as an irl person who currently lives or has lived on earth
** Example: youtubers, historical figures, a celebrity,...
Fictherian
A term used to describe one’s experiences of “animality” (which comes from the word 'therian') but signifying one’s source of experiences are not of this current earth.
Fictionflicker
A being that temporarily takes on the identity of a fictional species or character usually because you take in a lot of media involving that character. This commonly will fade away once you stop taking in the media with that character
Voluntarily Identifying as
Copinglink / C-link
Choosing voluntarily to identify as a character or species as a coping mechanism.
Otherlink
Voluntarily choosing an identity for any reason.
Otherspin / Otherfix
People who do not identify as human because of their special interests or hyperfixation.** Example: hyperfixating on foxes to the point that your species feels like it’s a fox.
Identity Specific Labels
Objectkin
Beings who identify as an object
Xenofictive
Identifying as a non-terrestrial/alien fictional species** Example: Na'vi from Avatar
Conceptkin
A being that identifies as or with a concept of some kind. This could be abstract and possibly (not limited) reasoned by spiritual belief that one's soul enveloped said concept, a coping mechanism, belief one isn't inherently human or due to strong connection.** Example: Spacekin, voidkin, deathkin
Other Self Identifiers
Constelic
A being that collects an identity or multiple identities; of animals, fictional characters, mythological beings, and/or similar things. It is sometimes done by choice, though it doesn’t need to be. Constelic identities can be dropped, hoarded, and have priority over each other.
Othervague
An identity that cannot be described using currently available labels/encompasses experiences of multiple labels / or is too vague to put any label on it
Endel
A nonhuman or alterhuman self-identifier to describe one’s identity being caused by, rooted in, or greatly influenced by [a] delusion.
Endelity can also be considered a form of physical nonhumanity where a being believes their body to be nonhuman due to somatic delusions or similar.
Soulbonder
A being who can hold conversations with a fictional character who they have a connection with on a integral level.
Kardiatype
A past life which experiences had such an impact on you that it formed your core identiy and personality even to this day in such a way that it differs from your past life identity/personality therefor making you NOT identifying as the being from your past life anymore.* Synonym: Empeiríatype
Types Of Identities
Kintype
The mythical creature an otherkin identifies as
** Example: werewolf, vampire, mermaid
Theriotype
The species a therian identifies as
** Example: wolf, fox, pig, dinosaur, butterfly
Fictiotype
The character or species from media a fictionkin identifies as
** Example: Gandalf from Lord Of The Rings
Linktype
The otherlink equivalent of a kintype
Flickertype
The temporary identity of a fictionflicker
Vaguetype
The undescribable identity from the term Othervague
Xeniotype
The non-terrestrial/alien fictional species a xenofictive identifies as
Types Of Shifts
Mental Shift
Occurs when the mindset changes to a more animalistic one
** Example: Having the urge to howl or to walk on all fours
Phantom Shift
Feeling or seeing limbs that aren't there in reality
** Example: wings, claws, fangs, tail, ears, ...
Envisage Shift
A type of shift that is similar to a phantom shift but instead of feeling limbs that aren't there in reality, one has a mental image / awareness of said body parts. It can also be perceived as having odd or unintentional mental images performing tasks as their nonhuman identity, kinda like a phantom body shift but within the mind's eye.
Cameo Shift
When a being experiences a shift of a creature or character that doesn't match up their identities or simply said, isn't from their own theriotype, kintype or fictiotype, ...
Aura Shift
Occurs when the auric field changes to their inner animal
Bilocational Shift
When the body makes a carbon copy of the animal inside the body and travels the lands. Sometimes as a spirit or others believe a somewhat physical image
Dream Shift
Shifting into or experiencing shifts of your theriotype/kintype in your dreams.
Somatic Shift
A type of shift which can present as physical sensations or as unintentional movements that would otherwise be perceived as physical shifting of one were to have delusional disorder
Sensory Shift
When your senses match those of your theriotype or kintype
Physical Shifting
Physically transforming into a creature or an animal
! Absolutely 100% Impossible !
Voluntary Shifting