Hello to all. Just thought I would put out a few ideas that have been rolling around in my brain concerning personality types and bond types since Lupinossai are quite pack oriented. I would think it would be neat if all of us Lupinossai players take a moment or to think about what is mentioned here and even mark down in our profiles where we fall in certain areas.
(Edited for simplification, clarity, and originality, 5-5-11)
~Personality Types~
Lupinossai come in four main types of personality Alpha/Beta/Omega/Submissive and two transitional types: Lone Wolf/Unstable
Alpha Type: Alpha type Lupinossai, simply put are the Lupinossai that feel the need to look out for their pack members and be strong leaders in good and bad times. They can dominate Beta's, Submissives, Lone Wolves, and if really dominant, maybe an Unstable type.
Beta Type: Beta type Lupinossai, simply put are junior alpha types. Not quite as dominant as their Alpha leaders, they are there though to help run the pack, keep the pack in order when the Alpha's are away, and if the Alpha's die, they take Alpha's ruling position. Beta's can dominate Submissives and really submissive Lone Wolves.
Omega Type: Omegas type Lupinossai fluctuate between the roles of Alpha, Beta, and Submissive. They can dominate Alphas, or be dominated by Alphas depending on if peace, stress relief, or distraction is needed in the packs that Omega's are with. Omega's do not have to listen or put up with Alphas. Omegas are catalyst Lupinossai. The cause reactions or simply stop them.
Submissive Type: Submissive type Lupinossai simply put are the family or core of the pack. The help keep the pack or the family running. They make sure everyone is cared for and will listen to all commands from Alpha's, Beta's, and Omegas. Submissives are the level headed Lupinossai and are not always weak or meek.
Lone Wolf Type: Lone Wolf types are hard to understand sometimes. Lupinossai are pack creatures and if they can be together it helps keep them stable, happy, and feeling valuable. A lone wolf type will not last well on their own with no support, defense, or alpha, and often are just in this personality type temporarily until they find a pack to join. Otherwise they are warily watched for instability.
Unstable Type: Being an Unstable type Lupinossai is a temporary phase of Lupinossai. It can be caused by deaths, trauma, mental issues, old age, or rage. Unstable types are never permanent and usually resolve themselves.
~Bond Types~
What do I mean by bonds you may wonder? A bond is any union or link shared between two Lupinossai or a Lupinossai and another Species. Whether it is soul, magic, mating, or pack, it doesn't matter. A bond is a bond. These bonds though can be broken and undone by either recipient.
Soul Bonds: These are bonds often made between two people who have managed to barter for each others lives by using their souls to keep the other alive until they recover, and even as far as reviving the other person in the bond.
Magic Bonds: Some Lupinossai mages and affinity users can bestow magic bonds on others as a way to communicate, draw upon power, or inflict injuries, curses, or malice.
Mating Bonds: A mating bond is a bit hard to explain as each mating bond tends to be unique for each mated pair. Mating bonds are ancient blood and soul magic bonds that naturally happen when two Lupinossai seek to form a mating pair (start their own pack and have kids). What makes these bonds a bit unique is that the mates bond or link can impart benefits. These benefits can range from letting the other mate know feelings, pain, emotions, thoughts, location, see what the other is seeing, even share magic spells or magic abilities that the other mate can use. Again, this mating bond is unique to each mated pair and they should come up with whatever unique effect they want.
Pack Bonds:
Pack bonds is a simple way of saying clan bonding or family bonds whether by birth or adoption. Some may say servitude bonds as well. It is a bond that you willingly take on yourself when you decide to join a pack. It is related to your position in the pack and is a way for the whole pack to know how each other is doing, or if anyone is injured. In dire times, the pack bonds lets the Alpha's take control of their pack members but this hasn't been done since the days of the Old Country.
I think I've said enough for now, and most bonds can be mixed. Personality types usually don't mix unless its Unstable or Lone Wolf Types as those are transitional sometimes. I will make this known, most of what I have written are concepts I have struggled to put to words over the years when creating the Lupinossai. A series of books by the author Patricia Briggs has given me direct inspiration and a lot of what I have said is either a summarizing of what she has written in her wonderful werewolf books or a direct impact from those books. I encourage you all to look into them.
http://www.patriciabriggs.com
Patricia Briggs and a few other authors I met a Rustycon in Seatac inspired me to keep on working on my Lupinossai and to work on Urban Fantasy Novels featuring Ammy Spiritor which I currently doing research for and writing up. I know. This all sounds like a shameless plug for things, but I just want to give credit where credit is due.
(Edited for simplification, clarity, and originality, 5-5-11)
~Personality Types~
Lupinossai come in four main types of personality Alpha/Beta/Omega/Submissive and two transitional types: Lone Wolf/Unstable
Alpha Type: Alpha type Lupinossai, simply put are the Lupinossai that feel the need to look out for their pack members and be strong leaders in good and bad times. They can dominate Beta's, Submissives, Lone Wolves, and if really dominant, maybe an Unstable type.
Beta Type: Beta type Lupinossai, simply put are junior alpha types. Not quite as dominant as their Alpha leaders, they are there though to help run the pack, keep the pack in order when the Alpha's are away, and if the Alpha's die, they take Alpha's ruling position. Beta's can dominate Submissives and really submissive Lone Wolves.
Omega Type: Omegas type Lupinossai fluctuate between the roles of Alpha, Beta, and Submissive. They can dominate Alphas, or be dominated by Alphas depending on if peace, stress relief, or distraction is needed in the packs that Omega's are with. Omega's do not have to listen or put up with Alphas. Omegas are catalyst Lupinossai. The cause reactions or simply stop them.
Submissive Type: Submissive type Lupinossai simply put are the family or core of the pack. The help keep the pack or the family running. They make sure everyone is cared for and will listen to all commands from Alpha's, Beta's, and Omegas. Submissives are the level headed Lupinossai and are not always weak or meek.
Lone Wolf Type: Lone Wolf types are hard to understand sometimes. Lupinossai are pack creatures and if they can be together it helps keep them stable, happy, and feeling valuable. A lone wolf type will not last well on their own with no support, defense, or alpha, and often are just in this personality type temporarily until they find a pack to join. Otherwise they are warily watched for instability.
Unstable Type: Being an Unstable type Lupinossai is a temporary phase of Lupinossai. It can be caused by deaths, trauma, mental issues, old age, or rage. Unstable types are never permanent and usually resolve themselves.
~Bond Types~
What do I mean by bonds you may wonder? A bond is any union or link shared between two Lupinossai or a Lupinossai and another Species. Whether it is soul, magic, mating, or pack, it doesn't matter. A bond is a bond. These bonds though can be broken and undone by either recipient.
Soul Bonds: These are bonds often made between two people who have managed to barter for each others lives by using their souls to keep the other alive until they recover, and even as far as reviving the other person in the bond.
Magic Bonds: Some Lupinossai mages and affinity users can bestow magic bonds on others as a way to communicate, draw upon power, or inflict injuries, curses, or malice.
Mating Bonds: A mating bond is a bit hard to explain as each mating bond tends to be unique for each mated pair. Mating bonds are ancient blood and soul magic bonds that naturally happen when two Lupinossai seek to form a mating pair (start their own pack and have kids). What makes these bonds a bit unique is that the mates bond or link can impart benefits. These benefits can range from letting the other mate know feelings, pain, emotions, thoughts, location, see what the other is seeing, even share magic spells or magic abilities that the other mate can use. Again, this mating bond is unique to each mated pair and they should come up with whatever unique effect they want.
Pack Bonds:
Pack bonds is a simple way of saying clan bonding or family bonds whether by birth or adoption. Some may say servitude bonds as well. It is a bond that you willingly take on yourself when you decide to join a pack. It is related to your position in the pack and is a way for the whole pack to know how each other is doing, or if anyone is injured. In dire times, the pack bonds lets the Alpha's take control of their pack members but this hasn't been done since the days of the Old Country.
I think I've said enough for now, and most bonds can be mixed. Personality types usually don't mix unless its Unstable or Lone Wolf Types as those are transitional sometimes. I will make this known, most of what I have written are concepts I have struggled to put to words over the years when creating the Lupinossai. A series of books by the author Patricia Briggs has given me direct inspiration and a lot of what I have said is either a summarizing of what she has written in her wonderful werewolf books or a direct impact from those books. I encourage you all to look into them.
http://www.patriciabriggs.com
Patricia Briggs and a few other authors I met a Rustycon in Seatac inspired me to keep on working on my Lupinossai and to work on Urban Fantasy Novels featuring Ammy Spiritor which I currently doing research for and writing up. I know. This all sounds like a shameless plug for things, but I just want to give credit where credit is due.