❀ A little possum approaches with a gift!
{PT: A little possum approaches with a gift!}
[No flag yet- it's being workshopped with a friend of mine. Suggestions are welcome, but I plan to make it myself]
An Identity label describing feeling as though you are an alternate version of yourself. As though the main/canon version of yourself is out there in another universe, and you are (just) a variation. Inspired from the source, but not the original. The reflection, but not the reflected.
This identity is related to paradoxes, inner conflict, complicated feelings toward's oneself, and feeling lesser- but none of those are requirements. In fact, one may even take pride in being a variation, as though their existence was inspired, made with intention, or they are just so cool the world needs more of them. Also not required, of course.
Etymology: A partial anagram of the words 'alternate', 'universe', and 'verto', the latter of which led to the words verse and universe.
The suffix for this term is -vertin, with the designated AU in front. Some terms I've coined under the Ulsavertin label;
Oppivertin- Being the opposite of your main self, primarily in personality, with the core of your being remaining unchanged
Troppivertin- Being the true opposite of your main self, in every aspect; the exact inversion.
Deivertin- Being the deity version of your main self, such as embodying the concept of something your main self likes.
Roswavertin- Having a 'role' swapped to something else, in comparison to your main self. This can mean swapping roles with another person, but it can also mean following a different path for life than the one you were 'supposed' to take. For example- being a florist when your main self is meant to be a hiker, or you swapping roles with a friend; being the theatric one while they are the stoic one, and you (or both of you) feel as though it's meant to be reveresed. Does not only apply to occupations- anything considered a role is acceptable.
I request nobody else make flags or coin for the terms above, as I plan to do it myself. Variations on these are permitted, and every single other kind of AU is free game. Go nuts. Get as hyperspecific as you want! All is welcome, as long as it doesnt harm yourself or others and is done in good faith.
Sublabels, such as those relating to a category of AUs in a given media, are also welcome. For instance;
Undetavertin- Being a variation on the original in the way Undertale AUs are; an umbrella term for Undertale AU identities; or simply being the Undertale version of yourself.
I don't plan to coin Undetavertin, so. Be my guest. If you make a term under the -vertin umbrella, please tag me! I'd love to see what everyone makes!
oh man i sure hope this hasnt been coined before. eih.
For day 5 of Jester's birthday coining event!
Tagging: @radiomogai @stary-baa @not-victor-ann @vampiric-gay-chaos @starry-p @starzjay @kaz-kazoo @rwuffles
