Relseity
Relseity
Relseity (rel-see-it-ee; rel-say-it-ee): Identifying as and/or with something because it relates to who one is in a certain universe. This is intended for fictionfolk, but one does not have to be to use this term.
Etymology
Relation: βan existing connectionβ (Dictionary)
Ipseity: βthe state of being oneselfβ (Dictionary)
Flag
Indigo to represent relation
Purple angled line to represent (a) separate universe(s)
Magenta angled line to represent separation between fiction and reality
Pink angled line to represent connection between other universes and this universe
Pink-ish red to represent connection between fiction and reality
Red to represent this universe
Angled lines to mimic the arc of a bridge
Navy blue to represent identity and wholeness
Black to represent feeling incomplete without the relseity identity(ies)
Symbol
An ellipse to represent βlookingβ into another universe- like a mirror or portal (does not have to be literal but can be)
Two lines: one to represent the self in this universe and one to represent the self in (an)other universe(s)
Circle to represent identity and connection
Usage
To denote the identity (with or as), one would say they are (a) [Blank]rel or [Blank]-rel
Example: βI am dogrel/dog-rel.β
By adding the β-relβ suffix it is implied that this identity (with and/or as) is because of your identity as someone/something in a certain universe.
However, you can clarify by saying, βI am [blank]rel because of [Character],β for example.
One could also say, βI have a [blank] reltype.β
To apply this to identity aspects, it can be phrased as rel[Aspect] or rel-[Aspect]*
Example: βI am relspecies/rel-species.β
Again, the statement already implies that the aspect is from someone/something in a certain universe.
This phrasing should be avoided when talking about specific identities, and should be used for broad aspects instead.
Examples of aspects include species, gender, occupation, personality, etc.
*I would be happy to (and plan to) coin and make flags for relaspects. Others are free to do so as well. I just ask that you directly mention (@) me in those posts.
Coined by @grove-of-finches
Flag made by @grove-of-finches
Requested by @/jay-grey-thevincentfictionkin


















