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BASIC FORMS

Every Morpher magi starts with Charmix, the absolute base form, unlocked either via training or via magical outbursts caused by emotions, and it’s almost 79.9% the latter rather than the former. It offers a higher magic output than normal (though on it’s own it pales in comparison to the dedicated studies and development of Casters), and it’s form is fairly simplistic, consisting of color-blocked outfits and shoes.

Glamourix is the direct upgrade of Charmix, obtained via overcoming a difficult situation that forces someone to grow as a person, be it actively harmful or their own emotions. Glamourix manifests itself as a bag, bottle, pouch or some other container, held around the waist in some form or another, which is filled with Essence Dust - a magical particle that is used in spellcasting and that also coats the wings, as a sort of begginer’s step towards using it. Glamourix unlocks the ability to obtain any other transformation.

BASIC HIGHER FORMS

Enchantix is considered by many to be the direct upgrade to Glamourix, as its appearance seems to be its logical conclusion, but it’s been highly debated over the last couple years. Its wings are loaded in Essence Dust, rendering them strong, but unstable. Its obtainment method relies on selflessness - performing a sacrificial act to aid someone else, usually in a situation of grave danger, but not always. The nebulous definition of “sacrifice” has made obtaining this form hard, however. Out of the 3 basic higher forms, it’s the most geared for combat.

Harmonix, with its flowy look, offers complete protection against the elements - allowing to breathe underwater or in low-air enviroments, as well as casting elemental magic in places where it shouldn’t be possible, making it ideal for the search of higher elemental forms - it’s true purpose. This is facilitated by the low amount of Essence Dust on the wings. The form is traditionally obtained through forming a pact with a respective magical species for the purposes of searching a higher elemental form, but nowadays it’s granted when accepting a Quest for one of said higher elemental forms when using the Grimoire of Elemental Transformations. Out of the 3 basic higher forms, it’s the most geared for maneuverability.

Butterflix is thought of as the “miscellanous” transformation, as its obtainment method relies on “performing an act that benefits or protects nature”, a concept as nebuluous as Enchantix’s sacrifice. However, this means it’s the easiest to obtain out of the basic higher forms. As its name suggests, Butterflix’s appearance consists of simple shoes, a butterfly bodice with bottoms, and wing-shaped decorations in the hair. It allows someone to connect their magic better with nature, for better or for worse, as well as granting them a resistance to Wild Magic, letting them metabolize it and control it to a degree. Out of the 3 basic higher forms, it’s the most geared for support.

All of the basic higher forms retain the Essence Dust container, looking a bit more elaborate than Glamourix’s own.

ELEMENTAL HIGHER FORMS

These forms are the ones connected to the 14 Elemental Sources of Magic, allowing a deeper connection with them and the power to better deal or survive in them. If the transformation matches the natural Source of the magi, a sort of aura in the magi’s actual Aura color covers the eyes. None of these forms have an Essence Dust container.

Sirenix and Lustrix, two of the oldest-known transformations, are very similar - as it relies on befriending a magical being (a Selkie for Sirenix, a Gnome for Lustrix) and going on a quest to find three magical objects (pearls or crystals), obtained after overcoming its respective trials, to later present them to a Source of the forme and have it be granted by Omnia (Sirenix) or Daman (Lustrix). Sirenix is the forme of the Ocean with the element of Water, having fin-like wings and a merfolk-esque appearance, with scaled leggins adorned with sheer fin-like cloth, showy tops and ribbon and pearl décor. Lustrix is the forme of Minerals, with the elements of Earth and Metal, having gem-like wings and a jewel bodice, alongside sheer sleeves and heavy boots. Lustrix is also notable for lightnening hair color.

In the same vein, Anthesix, Ignitix and Glacix (the formes of Flora, Fire and Ice) share similarities, as all of their quest rely on finding only 2 objects (seeds, sparks or prisms), without a trial beyond surviving the landscape they’re hidden in. The magic being to befriend are the Pixies, with Forest Pixies aiding with Anthesix, Arid Pixies with Ignitix, and Tundra Pixies with Glacix. The form is then granted by the reigning Pixie of each type in their respective Villages surrounding their Trees of Life, making them quite accessible. Anthesix shows a notable lack of changes to the hair beyond lengthening, flower-based outfits held with vines, leaves and the like, and its wings resembling the plant they represent. Ignitix consists of a dark bodice, adorned with lighter beads and gems from which streams of fire come out, becoming part of the ensemble itself. Its wings resemble fire, with the hair itself lightening and “coming alive”, like flames. Lastly, Glacix shows a bodice made of ice, usually lined with fluff, with a sheer, sometimes puffy blouse or top underneath. Its wings resemble snowflakes, and are almost imperceptible.

Cosmix, the forme of Space, with the elemental magic of Light and Darkness, is considered the hardest to obtain outside specific circumstances, as its obtainment method happens entirely in Lumenia, the Realm of the Lumens, and to access it to begin with, one has to befriend a member of said species. Its actual method, however, is fairly simple - one has to obtain a part of each of the 7 Rivers of Light and present a smell made with its mixed form to the Lumen Queen, Dorana. Cosmix’s appearance resembles retrofuturism, with mesh starry cloth on several parts and starlight in the hair. Its wings resemble streams of light.

Silvestrix, the forme of the Wild covering the Fauna element, lacks a quest or object-searching than the previous forms, as it relies entirely on establishing a positive bond with a Magic Animal, becoming friends and partners, not unlike pets but something more. As such, Silvestrix’s form varies from person to person as it relies entirely on the Magic Animal they bonded with, but it displays more animal characteristics on them such as ears, horns, tails or the like. Silvestrix also grants immunity to Wild Magic, as well being able to neutralize it, absorb it and destroy it at a level above Butterflix.

Nimbuix, the forme of the Sky that covers both Wind and Electricity lacks aspects of the previous forms, as rather than finding any kind of object, one has to befriend a Myrbasc, creatures of the wind, and be granted a Nimbuix rod. One then has to channel a lightning strike from different storms into it, and once three lightning strikes have “charged” it, it’s presented to Phaesa, their regent, who grants the form. Nimbuix has a simplistic look, composed of frilly skirts or puffy shorts, a trimmed top, and a sash tied at the waist with plain or cut edges. Its wings resemble either air currents or lighting bolts, and are far simpler than others.

Glissandix is also an outlier in many respects, lacking either a quest or a helper companion. As the forme of Sound, it’s obtained via “performing” a voiced spell perfectly as if a song, never falling out of rhythm, cadence or timbre. It’s one of the simplest yet hardest transformations to earn thanks to this. True to form, Glissandix’s appaearance gives the impression of a performer, adorned with belts and mesh details. Its wings are decently-sized, resembling feathers and piano keys.

Last of the Elemental Forms, Altheix and Cinabrix are opposites, as the formes of Healing and Poison. Both share the lack of helper companion or quest with Glissandix, instead obtained after perfoming powerful, complicated spells - the Spell of Renewed Life, for Altheix; the Spell of Purifying Absorption, for Cinabrix. In the former, it relies on using one’s magic to fully revitalize and heal someone on the brink of death, while with the latter, it relies on absorbing as much poison or toxin of a sort to purify an infected object or person. Altheix’s attire is flowy yet structured on top, with big sleek wings, while Cinabrix’s attire is rougher and monochrome to a degree and slightly luminescent, it’s wings being uneven and abstract.

HIGHER INTERNAL FORMS

As the name suggests, these are the transformations that don’t require a connection with the Sources, more reliant on either internal values and concepts or more of the generalized ambient magic around everyone. None of these forms have an Essence Dust container.

Valiantix is one of the more common forms one sees, as the forme of Bravery. With it’s armor attire and simple big wings, Valiantix is obtained after performing a reckless yet brave act to save someone else. It’s not uncommon for people in the path of Enchantix to obtain this form instead. One of Valiantix’s signatures is the circlet the user wears on their head, a gem in the middle said to be the true mark of their heroism.

Believix is by far the most common higher forms for groups of magi, true to its title of the forme of Cooperation. It’s the only transformation that can only be obtained in groups, as it depends on their bond being so strong that even in dire situations, they stick with each other, fully loyal and supportive. As such, its look is varied but uniform, keeping aspects that match with the rest of the group that the person achieved Believix with. Its wings are big and loaded with Essence Dust that is shared amongst the group, leading to incredibly powerful convergences.

Onyrix is one of the more recently discovered transformations, and one with a mysterious nature. It can only be obtained while sleeping, and it requires overcoming past traumas in the form of a lucid nightmare. Such form of obtainment means it’s quite the rare transformation to be found in other people. Its appearance is simplistic and elegant, with overlaid wings, sheer sashes and floral or plant decorations that relate to sleeping and dreaming.

For common higher forms however, we have Energix, the forme of Energy. True to its name, Energix is obtained via absorbing copious amounts of ambient magic or some other form of outside-source energy, metabolizing it and adhering it to their aura without the use of a concrete spell or way to channel it. Much like Onyrix, its wings have an overlaid look to them, and their attire involves pendants or necklaces, belts, and long sleeves.

The most recent addition to this list is Mythix, the forme of Legends. Created by the Order of Mana from questionable Earth sources, Mythix is obtained via unintentionally mimicking or playing a similar role to a famous story, fairytale, myth, legend or some such from their home realm, following similar beats and as such connecting closer to their own culture. Due to this, its form is one of the most varied and unique, as it resembles their culture’s traditional or national attires, paired with big, detailed wings. Weapons or items the morpher magi uses when transformed also undergo a transformation when obtaining Mythix, the reason for this is currently being investigated.

ILLEGAL FORMS

This section is short, as it covers 6 Earth-born “transformations”. 5 of these are the White Circle transformations, bastardized alterations of Charmix attuned to different elements that correspond to each head of the White Circle’s council:

Dianix for Diana, attuned to Flora, Fauna and Water magic

Aurorix for Aurora, attuned to Ice, Wind and Light magic

Sibyllix for Sibylla, covering Earth, Sound and Darkness magic

Nebulix for Nebula, covering Fire, Metal and Electricity magic

and Albix for Morgana, covering Healing and Poison magic

These forms were designed to keep their followers in line so they are incapable of achieving further transformations and potentially getting ideas for a revolt; not that that stopped the Black Circle’s insurgence.

The other form is Pleiadix, the forme of the Pleiads - 7 fairies that were part of the initial Black Circle insurgence, that defeated Acheron and sealed him within his own creation. Not an intentionally-created transformation, when they bonded their Aura and Source to seven key-wands, that they used to further seal the Legendarium, they also created Pleiadix, a transformation that allows the user of the key-wands to channel their powers, overwriting their own source and causing erratic changes in the magi’s Aura with prolongued use. It was used as the basis to create Mythix, and in doing so it became unachievable and “merged” with its evolution.

OUTDATED FORMS

Here we find Psychaix, the very first transformation, formed by the Fae Psyche, from whom the name of the form comes from. Psychaix had no real set form besides a sort of bodysuit or coverage adorned with sheer sashes all over, marked by gigantic, shapeless, “flickering” wings. Psychaix is the Fae form, the original Morpher transformation that later evolved into the modern Fairy, Witch and Sorcerer branches. It allowed a magi to outpour immense quantities of magic at the cost of the user’s overall health, being incredibly draining to maintain.

Psychaix then became, over the centuries, into Sorgentix, the original base transformation. Much like Charmix, one simply had to will themselves into the form, and it was completely unique to each magi. Sorgentix was then refined into the Charmix-Glamourix system currently in use, but one can still, theoretically, will themselves into this form instead, and it would count as a sort of “true” direct upgrade to Glamourix. It’s theorized that a magi that obtains Enchantix, Harmonix and Butterflix can access their Sorgentix directly without needing to force it, as one would have all the “pieces” of it to reform it (without losing access to these forms either), but nothing has been proven yet.

THEORETICAL FORMS

Here we find a subset of 4 transformations that have not yet been proven to exist or are in a sort of “trial” period, before the Order of Mana approves its widespread use. These forms are Travelix, a theoretical evolution/fusion of the Zoomix and Teleportia spells that allows someone for instantaneous interplanetary teleportation without the need of canalizing items or portal; Jubilix and Tragedix, a sort of “logical conclusion” transformations for Fairies and Witches respectively when their use of positive or negative emotions reaches a pinnacle; and the tentatively named “Viarix”, after Virtual Reality or VR, based off the idea that it’s possible to obtain a transformation while in virtual reality or online in some form.

PINNACLE FORMS

These last two are what’s called Pinnacle Forms, considered the most powerful forms that offer a wide coverage of abilities.

The first of these is Ascendix, one of the oldest-discovered forms, obtained after literally overcoming yourself in a sort of trial battle - physically fighting your own flaws and issues. The form’s appearance is fairly simple and color-blocked, mainly a sort of dress or tunic adorned with many metallic elements and big wings. This transformation adds a permanent Aura to the eyes.

The White Circle has been imprisoned for almost 2000 years, and ever since then they’ve been planning their attempt of reconquering the world and bringing their rule once more. While the Spell of Closure the Black Circle used was strong, it was also made with the condition that it could only be broken by a direct relative of the White Circle’s head figures from the outside. When Morgana entered Roxy’s dreams and managed to convince her to come to Tir na nOg, she slowly manipulated her and the Winx’s actions to open the seal. They thought the Winx would want to join their ranks in their new conquest, but when they refused, all hell broke loose. While Morgana stopped a full-on battle in that moment, they started their conquest almost inmediately after the girls left. Infighting started at the same time, however - Only Nebula and Sibylla supported Morgana’s conquest, while Diana and Aurora took their followers and left for the Amazon and Antartica respectively, not wanting part in this war. Sibylla then starts to reclaim Europe, while Nebula focuses on the New World. Morgana keeps harassing Roxy in her dreams, trying to make her join through any means possible.

While the Winx manage to get Diana and Aurora on their side (after a couple issues), Nebula and Sibylla fight them any chance they get, with Nebula’s defeat at the South Pole being the determinant factor in the war. Now losing, the White Circle prepares for a siege in Tir na nOg, where the Winx, with the help of not only the Black Circle but also Diana and Aurora, manage to defeat what remains of the White Circle (with Roxy discovering Morgana’s her mom in the process), and sending them to a jury in Magix to determine their punishment. Nebula and Sibylla are thrown to jail, while Morgana gets a heavy power limiter and sent to custody under the Black Circle.

On each member individually now! They’re all in Ascendix.

Diana, Witch of Lush Nature, Witch of the White Circle’s Summer under Morgana’s rule before defecting. Her Source is that of plants, but she has mastered control over water and earth. In the centuries she’s been trapped she has lost interest in bringing order to the world, and would rather get back to her home and try to manage the damages humanity has done in her absence, and with her original home completely different, she resolves to moving to the Amazon. Her initial conflict with the Winx is a matter of pride, with the Winx trying to stop her from murdering everyone on the spot. After the conflict’s resolved, however, she gracefully joins them, especially after Nebula shows her true intentions. She came from what was once Hispania, now Spain. Her subjects use Dianix, as do the Winx on accident while fighting her.

Aurora, Fairy of the South Pole, formerly the Fairy of the White Circle’s Winter. Her Source is Ice, but befitting her name she also has decent control over light and wind. Like Diana, she doesn’t want part in a nonsensical war, they lost, that’s done, let’s move on. Her abode is in Antartica, and she willingly calls the Winx for help when Nebula starts wrecking the place. One destroyed palace later, and with Bloom having defeated Nebula in a 1v1, Aurora fully joins the Black Circle and helps them by pinpointing the White Circle’s weak points. Unlike Diana, who chose the Amazon as her native land had changed too much, she is native to the frozen continent, and it’s unknown how she came to Tir na nOg in the first place. Her subjects use Aurorix, as do the Winx to go unnoticed.

Nebula, Witch of the White Circle’s War, formerly Witch of Firestorms. Her Source is fire, but she has managed to master control over electricity as well. She’s incredibly devoted to Morgana and her cause, and will gleefully do her bidding, partly out of her dedication to Morgana, partially due to her love of causing destruction. She’s capable with many weapons, but prefers spears and polearms.Her usage of magic isn’t as sophisticated as the others, but more than makes up for it with its raw power. Her subjects use Nebulix. She comes from Carthage.

Sybilla, Sorceress of the White Circle’s Justice, formerly Sorceress of Caverns. Her Source is sound, and has managed to get a decent control over earth and darkness. She can manipulate sounds and voices to make the judgements that need to be done, and does not have issue with creating situations for forced, false confessions, as the will of the White Circle is absolute. She has a mild case of power overload/magic high, as marked by the low aura under her eyes. Her subjects use Sibyllix. She comes from Umbri.

So, as you may remember (or may not, as I’m realizing I didn’t actually post the whole AU plan), between each season there would be a mini-arc, which I’ve been calling “Season (number).5″ . During S1.5, The first part of S4 would take place under different circumstances that I’ll detail in another post, but it ends with Roxy going to Alfea with Bloom to avoid the Black Circle.

Unlike in the show, the White Circle are the true antagonists of S4 - corrupted magis that believe the simple fact that they have it means they should rule above anything else, hence the Black Circle’s rebellion and distrust over magic. I’ll elaborate more on this in a later post. For now, let’s go over each magi shown here:

Diana, Grand Witch of Nature - her main magic is over plants like Flora, but she has also great control over water and weather. She’s the creator of Sophix and has given it to all her followers for better control over her domain, the Amazon Jungle. She’s overall the same as in canon, but more ruthless, and will reshape nature as she sees it fit under the pretense of protecting it. She guards the Blossom Heart, a bright white flower eternally shining at the source of the Amazon River, and any who interacts with it can earn Sophix.

Sibylla, Grand Fairy of Justice - Morgana’s right hand and the judge of the White Circle. Her calm and passive nature is nothing more than an act, and will determine what justice truly is according to her queen. Her power is over earth and rocks, and has made her home the Sibillini Caverns in Italy. Her title isn’t merely that, however - she has perfected an absolute truth spell that she imposes over everyone under her, so that righteous justice (when it convenes her) can be served. She guards the White Tome, the rulebook, spellbook and journal of the entire White Circle, that details past and future events planned and orchestrated by them.

Aurora, Grand Fairy of the Poles - her power is mainly over ice and cold, but she also has control over light befitting her name. Unlike canon, her abode is in the South Pole rather than the North Pole, preffering the gelid continent. She’s the creator of Agapix and grants it to her followers so they may be truly guarded agaisnt the unforgiving cold. She’s also the same in canon, only more emotional, contrasting her magic. She guards the Polar Heart, a magical heart-shaped ice block that acts as the source of Agapix. Interacting with it grants you the form.

Nebula, Grand Witch of War (and Peace, originally) - the White Circle’s enforcer and Morgana’s right hand general. Exactly the same as in canon, only more unhinged. Her power is over electricity and metal, and her own magic left her left eye blind. She’s also the crafter and artificer of the Circle, but her technology is severely outdated. She guards the Luxarith Forge, place where a magical titanium alloy that was used to make indestructible armor and weapons long ago is made.

Morgana, Grand Fairy of the White Circle - her power is over light, illusions and control, and her magic can bewitch anything and anyone to serve her - but she prefers to build a true bond first, to later accentuate or vanish personal flaws as she sees it fit. Still Roxy’s mother, still wants her on her side, but she’ll have to try a lot harder to get her daughter on her cause without manipulation.