seabass

it/he :)

[seabass-sebastian]

blog intro, i have no idea how to make an intro edition

hi, this is the Aves system, collective name is Sebastian or Aves. LOVE LOVE LOVE when we get asks so pls ask anything, anything at all. it makes us happy :)) 💞 thanks for reading this very short intro

DNI: basic dni of course, also endogenics and pro-endos

[little-saw]

tips to caring for littles who suffer from:

pmdd ( premenstrual dysphoric disorder )

and chronic illnesses

Req by @bumble-bxbe

• if your little suffers from pmdd, understand right away that they may be feeling a lot of painful things right now. Both mentally and physically.

• offer support, cuddles, affection, etc. During this time, your baby may need more reassurance than usual.

• try to reduce stress. Stress can make symptoms of pmdd worse, so stepping in and placing in rules to take time for meditation, breathing exercises, etc.

• encourage your baby to eat well. A healthy diet of grains, fruits, and vegetables plus lots of water can help ease pain.

• occasionally, people may be fine taking supplements, and vitamins can help with pmdd. Just make sure it is safe for you little to do so.

• try to keep track of your littles menstrual cycle, possibly using period tracker app (be careful if american due to current political affairs) or by writing down notes.

• if possible, using a heating pad or a warm water bottle on a cramp may help ease it or let it become somewhat more tolerable.

• during flair ups of chronic illness, focus on managing your littles rest. It helps skip time of the pain and let your body relax a little.

• if possible, move your little around yourself, and or encourage gentle and careful movements.

• try to distract them with activities, pacing them to not hurt themselves further and applying heat or cold packs if needed.

• keep a flare-up journal of your babys symptoms and identify triggers of such.

• if medicated, encourage your little one to take medications as required. And reward them for being brave.

• if your little is comfortable with it, you may pour them a hot bath, help them wash their body, and soak themselves. Include toys and bubbles!

• offer to massage an area of tension for your little, this may help with the pain.

• most important, just be there for them. This time is extremely hard for your little, so consider their feelings and be gentle. You're doing a great job.

I'm not a doctor, nor am I sure this is all super helpful. I tried my best to provide some good tips, and I hope the original requester is feeling better since their og ask. Take care everyone - Miss Piggie<3

[seabass-sebastian]

as a system with pmdd, this is crazy, for some reason i thought nobody knew about it 😭😭 idk why i thought that, but thank you so much. this is really helpful for (our) littles.

[seabass-sebastian]

Hello!!! I saw your intro post and I was just wondering what theriantype you are!!! As a vulpine myself its nice to see another furry/therian out there!!! ^^

hey there!!! wow nice to meet you!! i’m a snow leopard and a borzoi 💞💞 it’s always nice to see people like yourself huh!!!

[neon-emojiz]

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what the freak

HOLY SHIT

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[khaire-traveler]

Today is trans remembrance day. For all our fallen trans brothers, sisters, and siblings, we keep going today. Know that you have a place in this world. You belong here because this world is yours just as much as anyone else's. You are wanted, loved, and appreciated, whether it be by your closest friends, or by a stranger online. There is at least one person on this planet who genuinely cares about what happens to you, whether or not you know it. Your life matters, and I'm so proud of you for still being here, despite the countless hardships you've faced. Please, keep going today. I believe in you. I support you. I'm proud of you.

[starbloggirl]

Nothing will ever prepare a Hellenistic teen to hide her pictures of Aphrodite and Apollo when her mom checks if her room is clean.

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[Text ID: This system/collective is a polytheist]

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[evans2209-deactivated20250927]

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[athenaeum-of-the-herald-deactiv]

Priest & Priestesshood

The terms priest, priestess, high priest, and high priestess get tossed around a lot, especially in the hellenism community. But oftentimes, there is very little context or explanation on what it means to be the priest/priestess of a god. I think understanding these terms, their duties, and some very frequent misconceptions are once again an important part of this cared for religion. Because despite what many may tend to treat it as hellenic polytheism is a religion. Not one I would consider organized religion today, but a very real and alive religion and should be treated as such.

Naturally this isn't to say you have to strictly adhere to hellenism, your practice and worships will always be your own. But it is an important thing to remember when dealing with the concept of priest/priestesshood.

As usual, this is my own understanding and research of the topic, always be sure to do your own when needed and double check sources! Additionally, from here out I will exclusively be saying "priestess" and "priestesshood" as I am studying and training to be one, but for the most part (excluding the history) it will also apply to priest/priesthood within the modern day religion.

Ancient Priestesshood

When we talk about modern-day hellenic priestesshood, we can't entirely look at it in its original form in ancient Greece. Back then, priestesshood was a temple station that could be bought by well-off families or something young girls were born into. Girls as young as 7 could be taken into temples on the path of priestesshood, and as they grew older, their ranks/titles within the temple would grow with them. With that said, for the most part priestesses bought their way into the station, having come from financially well-off families. Priestesshood could be seen as an "escape" from the patriarchal household society held at the time, often giving these women significant importance above men. Although how accurate this is, we don't fully know, as young girls would also have been born into a family and encouraged to perform priestly activities at a young age.

These were in the days when our temples stood high and mighty, and the unfortunate truth is that's simply not the case today. That said, hellenism has survived the ages, and we've adopted modern ways of worship, and therefore, priestesshood should be looked at in a similar fashion.

Priestesshood Today

As we today have learned to adapt our worships to modern times while keeping the essence of the gods' importance, priestesshood today has also adapted. While the grand temples from those days are mostly in ruins, we have found ways to construct them in online spaces, and when able, in real life, planned services and congregation. So what does a priestess of a hellenic god do today?

To become the priestess of a god is something I would consider a "full-time devotee." Someone whose life is tasked with acts of devotion in that god's name and honor. A priestess of Aphrodite might become one of her sacred whores or a matchmaker, a priestess of Demeter may live rurally and grow crops to provide and offer, a priestess of Hades may become a death worker (PLEASE heavily research that topic itself if it is a path you choose as not everyone can become one and it is considered a closed practice by degrees) or a baneful worker, etc. Regardless of the gods, a priestess would typically perform duties that align with that god's attributes and associations. It is a dedication to serving that god and performing acts in their name and honor. Priestesshood is a commitment to that god.

How Do You Become a Priestess?

This can be a difficult question to answer. As stated before, priestesshood could be bought or be something you were raised into. However, in our modern day, that's no longer the case. From what I've researched, priestesshood can be obtained through two methods.

Mentorship under an established priestess

An invitation from the god

Mentorship would entail finding a god's priestess and them taking you under their wing and training you personally. Many times, the mentorship will be something paid for, but will give you someone experienced and a solid learning foundation in your future training. Naturally, you should vet the priestess beforehand and ensure they are someone trustworthy and knowledgeable. There are many people who will falsely claim priestesshood, so ensure this is someone truthful in their dedication.

On the opposite end of the spectrum, someone can personally be invited by their god into priestesshood. This in itself can hold a myriad of difficulties, such as initial uncertainty. A lot of divination or fact-checking would be required as well as checking in with that god themself. Another difficulty would be the need to do training on your own. There is no step by step guide for priestesshood for each and every god, and the chances of finding a genuine one for your deity is slim. Training solo would mean researching and practicing on your own, with a great deal of trial and error and constant check-ins with your god.

My path to priestesshood started from an invitation from Hermes, and it took a lot of communication and readings with him to gain true confidence in the decision. It can be confusing, and navigating the path alone can be incredibly scary and difficult.

Can You Become a High Priestess?

A high priestess is a vastly higher title than a normal priestess, and one that, in my opinion, very few can hold. A high priestess's entire life would be spent dedicating themself to that god, continuously in prayer and doing their duties. This is a 24/7 commitment and a lot of the time entails leaving your worldy self behind (including families, friends, ect) to live in dedication for their god. They channel the very essence of their god.

A high priestess is far more than a title, it is the pinnacle of dedication to a god and is not an easy title to obtain. A high priestess's life would entirely belong to that god, and they would spend every possible moment of it channeling the essence of that god through prayers and worship and dedicating acts for the community they have.

It is not a role just anyone can take on, and I highly advise much deeper research into the understanding of that role and what it means/entails.

Common Questions and Misconceptions

So a priestess is just a normal follower?

Not particularly. A priestess would be required to do their devotional duties that align with their station. Priestesses would be leaders, conducting rituals and serving as a conduit for their god. There is a difference between devotional acts and devotional duties, the fine line being whether these devotions were optional or not.

I've only been working with [insert god] for a short amount of time, can I become a priestess?

The gods don't care about how long you've been in service to them. What they look at is devotion and knowledge. So long as you're willing to put in the work and truly dedicated yourself to the role, it doesn't matter if you've been a devotee for 5 years or 5 days. That said, please make sure this is a path you truly wish to walk. It is a very serious role, and the gods won't take kindly to it being treated like a game or an experiment.

I'm still a minor, can I become a priestess?

While in ancient times priestesses would be trained as young as 7, they wouldn't be considered priestesses until they reached the marriage age of 14. So by account, yes, absolutely. But I think it's important to spend your younger years truly studying and gaining knowledge and experience with your god and being certain that this is a path you wish to take. Don't be swayed by social media and other's recounting. Take your time.

But [insert creator] said they're a high priestess!

Are they always on social media? Are they constantly posting? Do they have a large online presence that they manage on their own? Then chances are, they're not a high priestess. A high priestess has no time for these things unless someone else is managing it for them to show what the life of a high priestess is like.

Would a high priestess be an oracle?

While a high priestess can be an oracle and vice versa, the two are not inherently synonymous. I'll make a long post on oracles once I've researched them more but from my current understanding, yes and no.

[temple-of-her-love]

Tuesday reblog, everyone PLEASE READ THIS!!!!

[seabass-sebastian]

this is such good knowledge ‼️‼️

[sysboxes]

[Text: This system wants more people to send them asks.]

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[jaieiiqkdiwpq]

reblog this if you're okay with booping spams please !!

[seabass-sebastian]

🎁🔦

Hey!!! TYSM for the ask!

🔦- well, it started in 2019 when we started noticing that we weren't like the others around us. i dont want to get into a lot of detail here but long story short we met someone online who told us what DID/OSDD was and the rest is history.

🎁- i haven't, i'm a fairly new alter. the only gifting i know of happening is the host buying a cool rock for his boyfriend (insys) and then said boyfriend buying him (the host) something... i think it was like a craft? anyway

yup! thanks so much for asking!

[storysys]

weve seen a lotta systems do this so we're dumping it here!! :D

system ask game!!

🍄 - how did you get your system name?

👾 - funniest out of context system quote?

🎉 - favorite system holiday?

🌙 - do you have subsystems?

☕ - what is switching like for you?

💫 - are there any hobbies you all have?

💾 - what's your headcount?

👻 - do your alters/headmates have different voices or speech patterns?

🎨 - does anyone in your system like art?

🥀 - how easily does the system split?

🦖 - is your system fictive-heavy? factive-heavy? neutral?

🎵 - what songs remind you of your alters/headmates?

❓ - how much amnesia do you experience?

🎮 - what do your alters/headmates do in their free time?

🪐 - what is headspace like for you?

🍐 - are there any non-human alters/headmates?

🪫 - what do you all do to recharge?

🌧️ - how does the system cope with stress?

🔦 - how did you discover your system?

🌟 - do any alters help out with school/work?

🌊 - who are your frequent fronters?

🎁 - have you ever bought your alters/headmates things?

☘️ - what are your introjects/fictives usually sourced from?

💬 - free space!! tell me about something!

[sysboxes]

[Text: This Finnick Odair alter experiences a lot of derealization from source.]

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[sysboxes]

[Text: This Vincent fictive from Dead Plate is a romance-repulsed aromantic.]

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[i-am-a-fish]

FISH DRAWING JUMPSCARE

this post will not be here for long

NEVERMIND NOT DELETING MY OWN POST ANYMORE you guys are nice and I'm not afraid to be cringe anymore this drawing I made gives me serotonin even though it's not technically impressive

[councilsys]

system ask game for traumagenic systems <3

I: basics

❤️ - what type of CDD do you have?

🧡 - are you medically recognised/diagnosed? if not, do you plan to? (no judgement either way!)

💛 - if you are comfortable sharing, what is your headcount? do you keep track of it?

💚 - do you have a high or low split tolerance?

💙 - do you switch frequently or do you go longer periods between switching?

💜 - does your system have introjects of any kind?

🩷 - do you have any subsystems?

II: alters

🎥 - who are your frequent fronters?

📼 - do you have any non-human alters? if yes, which species are the majority of them?

🎞️ - do the alters in your system use more medical coined roles or more community coined roles? or both/neither? do you find them useful?

📽️ - are the alters in your system more distinct or less distinct from each other?

📺 - do you make/buy gifts to other alters in the systems?

🎙️ - does the taste in music vary a lot between different alters?

📻 - does your system have any type of in system relationships? (familial, romantic, platonic etc.)

III: switching

☀️ - how much amnesia do you experience?

🌙 - do you experience black out amnesia?

⚡️ - what does switching feel like for you? does it vary between alters?

☄️ - do you experience quick switches or does it take longer to switch usually?

🌈 - do you get frontstuck often? what do you do to try to get ‘un-stuck’?

☁️ - do you ever not notice you’ve switched, and suddenly realise that ‘you haven’t been you’ for a while?

💦 - can you switch ‘on command’ or is that something that is hard for your system? does it depend on the alter?

IV: headspace

🌱 - do you have a headspace? if yes, describe it! if no, do you want one?

🌿 - how easily accessed is your headspace?

☘️ - is there a place in your headspace where dormant alters go?

🌳 - do alters have their own rooms/areas in your headspace?

🌵 - is your headspace big, or smaller? is it complex/less complex?

🍃 - do you have specific alters that cannot access headspace at all?

🪴 - did you have to build your headspace over time, or was it just there?

V: general

🍭 - how did you pick your system name?

🍪 - do you have a collective name/identity/orientation? if yes, how did your system make those decisions?

🍬 - what’s the funniest thing another alter has said to you? (internally or externally communicated)

🍫 - how does your system handle in system disagreements in general?

🧁 - is there anyone specific in your system you don’t get along with?

🍰 - are you ‘out’ as a system to anyone? (online friends/partners etc. count!)

🍦 - how good is your communication with the rest of the system? does it vary much between different alters?

🍡 - are different alters part of different subcultures? which ones? (we are!)

remember that this is just for fun, and if anything feels invasive you do not have to answer the question! feel free to replace any question with a fun fact about your system or anything if you don’t feel like answering something! take care🫶🏻