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Ravnican Vampire and very normal (I promise!) Izzet Guildmage. Early 20s, They/Any pronouns

[irrimberry-wine]

Hiya! This is my otherkin side blog. I identify as humanmore and I'm a Ravnican vampire. I made this blog to talk about my experiences and share hearthome/source stuff!!

I don't have a DNI, but I block freely! I'm fine with roleplay accounts interacting.

Full types list:

Vampirekin

Sphinxkin

Computerhearted

Izzet Mage archetrope

Lynxkin (Eurasian Lynx)

Feline vaguetype

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Self-explanatory tags about my types: #vampireposting 🍷 #computerposting 🍇 #izzetposting 🌩 #mageposting 🩸 #sphinxposting 🌕 #lynxposting

Other tags: #Vinn's originals (my own posts!) 🍷 #other(kin) (miscellaneous posts by other otherkins, usually about types I don't have or that I'm still questioning) 🍇 #hhome (hearthome stuff!) 🌩 #resources 🩸 #otherkin art🌕 #otherkin zines🦇 #terms 🍷 #discussion 🍇#untagged

(malnourished vampire, mellow vampire and awkvampyr flags pixels by @/hawkeyeflags)

[kyrla0sweets]

Hi!! Apologies for the anon, I’m nervous doing asks lol

Anyway, is there any way you could make some bobcat/lynx graphics? ::3

just like the animal? like these?? :☐

if yes here you go! :3

and if not im so sorry pls explai so i can do it right ;;

and hopefully these are correct

again free to use no need to credit!! but mentioning if u did use would make my day!

[sitting-on-me-bum]

Eurasian Lynx

Vladimír Čech Jr.

[pantheraleomelanochaita]

Ursa the eurasian lynx who was rescued from war-torn Ukraine, now living her best life at the Big Cat Sanctuary.

[sabrinabinx]

[pmamtraveller]

"(analog) parts of me" by takimunk

[holymilkglass]

smiling computers

source 1 2 3 4

[crunchbuttsteak]

Imagine this whole post in the TikTok text to speech voice.

[yamy-brett]

Happy World Dracula Day!!!!

[grim-maul-kin]

Padley Mist by Jake Boykew. I was immediately struck by how similar this looked to my elfkind memories/noemata

[hxvnsentfangs]

Radio Collar IDs: What Are They, Meaning Behind Them, and How to Create Your Own

post last updated: 6.19.26

I have received several questions about what the ID in my name means and how to make your own, so I am compiling all information into one post instead of answering multiple asks with the same information. 

I would like to preface all information by stating that using radio collar IDs is not a trend, and should be treated with a level of respect. Yes, have fun and create your own if you'd like to, yes, you can be as serious as you wish to be with an ID, but know that many animals who use these IDs use them as names. Many use them as their only identifying factor and as what they prefer to be called, or even as a tool to help with dysphoria. Many of us who use radio tagged IDs do truly feel as though they are radio-tagged or fully wish that they were. Please treat IDs with respect.

Please note that all information in this post is subject to change.

Let me know if any information is incorrect/should be edited, as well as if you would like your post to be removed/added from this post!

What is the number/ID in your name?

The number or ID in my name, as well in many others, signifies that I am radio collared. The number is a radio collar ID. 

What is a radio collar? 

Radio collars are a collar that goes around an animal's neck or body to monitor activity or movement. They are used by scientists and researchers globally to help monitor and research animals. Radio collars were created in the late 20th century and were popularized due to the creation and evolution of GPS, making information from the collars much more accurate than previous technologies, like VHF, though VHF is still used. Now, with even better technologies, research opportunities are both more accessible and more accurate than ever. Radio collars help scientists to monitor an animal’s territory, population size, migration routes or change in habitat. Radio or tracking collars are particularly useful in the monitoring of critically endangered species. One of the most famous examples of radio collaring an endangered species is the story of reintroduction of wolves in Yellowstone, which you can read about here. 

Why does the radio collar have a specific ID?

The ID is for telling animals apart. When an animal is radio collared, they are given one, unique and specific ID number that will serve as their name or identifying factor until their death. Generally, ID numbers are not reused and are unique to the one animal. They are not reused to maintain clarity for researchers. There will be more about what the specific numbers/letters in the IDs signify below, see "How do I create my own radio collar ID".

Are radio collar IDs only for wolves? 

No, not at all. Many animals, though primarily large mammals, can be radio collared. Generally, animals are collared around their necks, although some are collared on different limbs, such as legs. Although one of the most famous examples of radio-collaring comes from wolves in Yellowstone National Park, animals such as lions, or even elk and deer are often collared by wildlife professionals. Any animal in which a radio collar would fit could theoretically be radio collared, and thus have a radio collar ID.

Are radio collar IDs only used for wild animals? 

No. Many captive kept animals are also known as IDs and while depending on land/enclosure size, a collar may not be necessary to track the animal down, many scientists still know them by a sequence of numbers. However, if the animal has an extremely large territory while still being in captivity, a collar may be used to monitor movements. 

Can un-collared animals still go by IDs?

Yes! Depending on species, many critically endangered animals are identified by ID numbers despite a lack of radio collar. Since radio collars are so expensive and not always applicable or necessary to research, many scientists refer to animals (wild or captive) as a sequence of numbers for ease.

How do I create my own radio collar ID? 

There is no single way to create one, however I will try to offer multiple options. 

(Please note that none of these are my original ideas! I will do my best to cite others who have similar posts on creating an ID, similarly, if you have another strategy/idea and would like it to be added, please contact me.)

1. Use the first two digits of the year you awakened, ex: 2026, for the first two numbers. For the next two numbers, use the last digits two of your birth year, ex: 1952. Finally, include a letter at the end that you feel aligns with your orientation: M (male) F (female) A/X (gender neutral/other). Using the examples, the final ID would be 2052X.  other posts about the making of this ID: here (@wulfbones), here, (@astrakaninez) 2. Some researchers sort by state or country, so some IDs will have prefixes such as NY2052X or NY40M, indicating said animal is in/from New York. 3. Similarly to IDs being sorted by state/country, many are more specific and are sorted by region or habitat. For example, in a study made about Red Wolf recovery, there were two main populations: Island Propagation Site, and Great Smoky Mountains National Parks. The habitat the radio collared wolves lived in determined part of their IDs, 'I' correlating to Island Propagation Site while 'S' linked to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This could be seen as: S2052X, or I40M. (Using example numbers). 4. There are also systems counted by population, which would generally start at zero and move up as said animal population increased. For example, if you were the 40th male elk in the region, your radio collar ID could be 40M.  5. Just use numbers you feel resonate with you or numbers you like, ending with an M, F or A/X.

Something to keep in mind: generally male animals with ID collars have odd numbers, while females have even, although this is not always the case. 

I have also found that usually uppercase M, F, X/A indicates adulthood, while lowercase (m, f, a/x) can indicate that the animal is a juvenile. Some other sources use a 'J' (juvenile) or an 'A', to signify a breeding pair. A 'C' in the ID can also signal that the collared animal is in captivity. Both the 'J', 'C' and 'A' are generally put in front, while the sex is generally last. An example of this would be J40F, which would signify a juvenile, female animal, that is the 40th of its kind in the area/population.

Link to article with several good ID examples here. (thank you @wulfbones for finding this article)

I would also like to acknowledge and emphasize both the meaning and importance of a radio collared ID. Although some animals, such as myself, have another name that they may be called, to many who use ID numbers, those are their names. While yes, IDs are fun to create and play around with, it is also important to realize that both radio collars and the IDs that come with them are very meaningful and important to many and should be given respect.

I own no rights to any other post, website or photo used or linked in this post. All credit for outside articles/photos/posts go to their respective owners. Please DM or contact me if you would like your media removed from this post.

[wanderingcritter]

Extremely epic awesome bone keychain @long-lost-coyote gave me last night, I love it sm it fits the vibe of my backpack perfectly :3

[spookshollow]

[ink-the-artist]

mammatus and cumulonimbus they are best friends

[foxpawbz]

wear cat ear headbands. go shopping at a pet store. sleep in a dog bed. run on all fours. roll around in the grass. get fang-shaped dental implants. growl and hiss at people. wear a collar. file your nails into claws. get species-affirming tattoos and piercings. eat your food out of a pet bowl. purr when you're happy. be truly yourself, no matter what.

GET MORE NONHUMAN NOW !!!!!!

[thethylacinesden]

Really need to do this, been drifting from my identity lately

[squigglinmywaydowntown]

Shoutout to all the alterhumans who aren’t white. To all the alterhumans who are disabled. To all the neurodivergent alterhumans. To all the queer alterhumans. To all the alterhumans who aren’t schoolkids. To all the alterhumans who don’t speak English. To all the alterhumans who come from somewhere other than the US. To all the alterhumans who aren’t sure what they are yet. To all the alterhumans who aren’t out to their families and/or friends. To all the alterhumans who don’t fit in with the TikTok stereotype of what an alterhuman is “supposed” to be like.

You are beautiful. You are loved.

[gone-fish-mode]

just had an idea for a collection of "alterhuman fiber arts." a bunch of patterns and stitches that can be used for euphoria or gear reasons. Probably a tumblr blog that I'd add to every time I found something. Or if anyone else found anything.

I am a massive fan of crocheting and knitting, and I want to get into other fiber arts as well. So I look at patterns LOT. Who Knows. Would there be a demand for this at all, or would it just be for me???

[irrimberry-wine]

I AM THE DEMAND IT'S ME