– arcainmorph
definition: a term for when your identity or self changes in a similar way to a werewolf turning under a full moon. this may be in a metaphorical sense or how the user sees their changing identity or self, but isn’t necessary, and may be more literal.
it may be a sudden change caused by a specific event or thing, and that is distinctly different from the base identity or self, but that always reverts back to it after some time or said event or thing is over.
this is not a form of plurality, however, it can be affected or caused by it. you also don’t have to be alterhuman or nonhuman in any way to use this term.
related terms: automorph, idaelius
etymology: arcadia + canine + morph
# for day 15 of @epikulupu ’s coining event ; prompt – werewolf
Context:
Automorph is a self-identifier term, that of which one has a fluid identity (gender, name, personality, and/or ‘image’/persona, etc.)
Idaelius is an identity in which, over periods of time, you become a different person or thing. this usually includes having a different orientation/gender/pronouns/view of yourself and can also extend to different hobbies, interests, and behaviours. this can last for hours or months, and usually reverts back to the original person or thing. they person or thing you become may be fictional, or not. you can be an aelius of someone/something multiple times.