back on some random transformation designs, but this time with the Trix! This is Glacix, the ice form. Obtainment is the same as Anthesix and Ignitix - befriend a corresponding Pixie, get two thingys, present it to the source, get the form. I’m gonna go on the designs below:
So for Glacix I ended up just sort of making a Crystal Tynix sort of deal lmao, also taking details from Lovix and Crystal Sirenix. The shoes are always boots with soles and heels fashioned after ice skates, a fluff-lined one piece with ice shard decorations, and a sheer shawl or cover with the same ice shard details on the trim. The hair is more or less weird, held together with icicle pins. Wings are the simplest of them all, ice prism-like and incredibly sheer (they only have 30% opacity, the lowest of any wing I’ve made). As the Ice form, Icy gets the biggest boost to her magic and therefore gains the eye aura. Stormy’s in green because I wanted to use one of her cooler colors in her pallete and it just goes so well with her eyes!
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Originally I wanted to do a big infographic thing for this but honestly? I can’t be bothered! so you’ll get it all in text. Let’s start! This is long. Buckle up. Also no pictures, sorry lol
BASIC FORMS
Every Morpher magi starts with Charmix, the absolute base form, unlocked either via training or via magical outbursts caused by emotions, and it’s almost 79.9% the latter rather than the former. It offers a higher magic output than normal (though on it’s own it pales in comparison to the dedicated studies and development of Casters), and it’s form is fairly simplistic, consisting of color-blocked outfits and shoes.
Glamourix is the direct upgrade of Charmix, obtained via overcoming a difficult situation that forces someone to grow as a person, be it actively harmful or their own emotions. Glamourix manifests itself as a bag, bottle, pouch or some other container, held around the waist in some form or another, which is filled with Essence Dust - a magical particle that is used in spellcasting and that also coats the wings, as a sort of begginer’s step towards using it. Glamourix unlocks the ability to obtain any other transformation.
BASIC HIGHER FORMS
Enchantix is considered by many to be the direct upgrade to Glamourix, as its appearance seems to be its logical conclusion, but it’s been highly debated over the last couple years. Its wings are loaded in Essence Dust, rendering them strong, but unstable. Its obtainment method relies on selflessness - performing a sacrificial act to aid someone else, usually in a situation of grave danger, but not always. The nebulous definition of “sacrifice” has made obtaining this form hard, however. Out of the 3 basic higher forms, it’s the most geared for combat.
Harmonix, with its flowy look, offers complete protection against the elements - allowing to breathe underwater or in low-air enviroments, as well as casting elemental magic in places where it shouldn’t be possible, making it ideal for the search of higher elemental forms - it’s true purpose. This is facilitated by the low amount of Essence Dust on the wings. The form is traditionally obtained through forming a pact with a respective magical species for the purposes of searching a higher elemental form, but nowadays it’s granted when accepting a Quest for one of said higher elemental forms when using the Grimoire of Elemental Transformations. Out of the 3 basic higher forms, it’s the most geared for maneuverability.
Butterflix is thought of as the “miscellanous” transformation, as its obtainment method relies on “performing an act that benefits or protects nature”, a concept as nebuluous as Enchantix’s sacrifice. However, this means it’s the easiest to obtain out of the basic higher forms. As its name suggests, Butterflix’s appearance consists of simple shoes, a butterfly bodice with bottoms, and wing-shaped decorations in the hair. It allows someone to connect their magic better with nature, for better or for worse, as well as granting them a resistance to Wild Magic, letting them metabolize it and control it to a degree. Out of the 3 basic higher forms, it’s the most geared for support.
All of the basic higher forms retain the Essence Dust container, looking a bit more elaborate than Glamourix’s own.
ELEMENTAL HIGHER FORMS
These forms are the ones connected to the 14 Elemental Sources of Magic, allowing a deeper connection with them and the power to better deal or survive in them. If the transformation matches the natural Source of the magi, a sort of aura in the magi’s actual Aura color covers the eyes. None of these forms have an Essence Dust container.
Sirenix and Lustrix, two of the oldest-known transformations, are very similar - as it relies on befriending a magical being (a Selkie for Sirenix, a Gnome for Lustrix) and going on a quest to find three magical objects (pearls or crystals), obtained after overcoming its respective trials, to later present them to a Source of the forme and have it be granted by Omnia (Sirenix) or Daman (Lustrix). Sirenix is the forme of the Ocean with the element of Water, having fin-like wings and a merfolk-esque appearance, with scaled leggins adorned with sheer fin-like cloth, showy tops and ribbon and pearl décor. Lustrix is the forme of Minerals, with the elements of Earth and Metal, having gem-like wings and a jewel bodice, alongside sheer sleeves and heavy boots. Lustrix is also notable for lightnening hair color.
In the same vein, Anthesix, Ignitix and Glacix (the formes of Flora, Fire and Ice) share similarities, as all of their quest rely on finding only 2 objects (seeds, sparks or prisms), without a trial beyond surviving the landscape they’re hidden in. The magic being to befriend are the Pixies, with Forest Pixies aiding with Anthesix, Arid Pixies with Ignitix, and Tundra Pixies with Glacix. The form is then granted by the reigning Pixie of each type in their respective Villages surrounding their Trees of Life, making them quite accessible. Anthesix shows a notable lack of changes to the hair beyond lengthening, flower-based outfits held with vines, leaves and the like, and its wings resembling the plant they represent. Ignitix consists of a dark bodice, adorned with lighter beads and gems from which streams of fire come out, becoming part of the ensemble itself. Its wings resemble fire, with the hair itself lightening and “coming alive”, like flames. Lastly, Glacix shows a bodice made of ice, usually lined with fluff, with a sheer, sometimes puffy blouse or top underneath. Its wings resemble snowflakes, and are almost imperceptible.
Cosmix, the forme of Space, with the elemental magic of Light and Darkness, is considered the hardest to obtain outside specific circumstances, as its obtainment method happens entirely in Lumenia, the Realm of the Lumens, and to access it to begin with, one has to befriend a member of said species. Its actual method, however, is fairly simple - one has to obtain a part of each of the 7 Rivers of Light and present a smell made with its mixed form to the Lumen Queen, Dorana. Cosmix’s appearance resembles retrofuturism, with mesh starry cloth on several parts and starlight in the hair. Its wings resemble streams of light.
Silvestrix, the forme of the Wild covering the Fauna element, lacks a quest or object-searching than the previous forms, as it relies entirely on establishing a positive bond with a Magic Animal, becoming friends and partners, not unlike pets but something more. As such, Silvestrix’s form varies from person to person as it relies entirely on the Magic Animal they bonded with, but it displays more animal characteristics on them such as ears, horns, tails or the like. Silvestrix also grants immunity to Wild Magic, as well being able to neutralize it, absorb it and destroy it at a level above Butterflix.
Nimbuix, the forme of the Sky that covers both Wind and Electricity lacks aspects of the previous forms, as rather than finding any kind of object, one has to befriend a Myrbasc, creatures of the wind, and be granted a Nimbuix rod. One then has to channel a lightning strike from different storms into it, and once three lightning strikes have “charged” it, it’s presented to Phaesa, their regent, who grants the form. Nimbuix has a simplistic look, composed of frilly skirts or puffy shorts, a trimmed top, and a sash tied at the waist with plain or cut edges. Its wings resemble either air currents or lighting bolts, and are far simpler than others.
Glissandix is also an outlier in many respects, lacking either a quest or a helper companion. As the forme of Sound, it’s obtained via “performing” a voiced spell perfectly as if a song, never falling out of rhythm, cadence or timbre. It’s one of the simplest yet hardest transformations to earn thanks to this. True to form, Glissandix’s appaearance gives the impression of a performer, adorned with belts and mesh details. Its wings are decently-sized, resembling feathers and piano keys.
Last of the Elemental Forms, Altheix and Cinabrix are opposites, as the formes of Healing and Poison. Both share the lack of helper companion or quest with Glissandix, instead obtained after perfoming powerful, complicated spells - the Spell of Renewed Life, for Altheix; the Spell of Purifying Absorption, for Cinabrix. In the former, it relies on using one’s magic to fully revitalize and heal someone on the brink of death, while with the latter, it relies on absorbing as much poison or toxin of a sort to purify an infected object or person. Altheix’s attire is flowy yet structured on top, with big sleek wings, while Cinabrix’s attire is rougher and monochrome to a degree and slightly luminescent, it’s wings being uneven and abstract.
HIGHER INTERNAL FORMS
As the name suggests, these are the transformations that don’t require a connection with the Sources, more reliant on either internal values and concepts or more of the generalized ambient magic around everyone. None of these forms have an Essence Dust container.
Valiantix is one of the more common forms one sees, as the forme of Bravery. With it’s armor attire and simple big wings, Valiantix is obtained after performing a reckless yet brave act to save someone else. It’s not uncommon for people in the path of Enchantix to obtain this form instead. One of Valiantix’s signatures is the circlet the user wears on their head, a gem in the middle said to be the true mark of their heroism.
Believix is by far the most common higher forms for groups of magi, true to its title of the forme of Cooperation. It’s the only transformation that can only be obtained in groups, as it depends on their bond being so strong that even in dire situations, they stick with each other, fully loyal and supportive. As such, its look is varied but uniform, keeping aspects that match with the rest of the group that the person achieved Believix with. Its wings are big and loaded with Essence Dust that is shared amongst the group, leading to incredibly powerful convergences.
Onyrix is one of the more recently discovered transformations, and one with a mysterious nature. It can only be obtained while sleeping, and it requires overcoming past traumas in the form of a lucid nightmare. Such form of obtainment means it’s quite the rare transformation to be found in other people. Its appearance is simplistic and elegant, with overlaid wings, sheer sashes and floral or plant decorations that relate to sleeping and dreaming.
For common higher forms however, we have Energix, the forme of Energy. True to its name, Energix is obtained via absorbing copious amounts of ambient magic or some other form of outside-source energy, metabolizing it and adhering it to their aura without the use of a concrete spell or way to channel it. Much like Onyrix, its wings have an overlaid look to them, and their attire involves pendants or necklaces, belts, and long sleeves.
The most recent addition to this list is Mythix, the forme of Legends. Created by the Order of Mana from questionable Earth sources, Mythix is obtained via unintentionally mimicking or playing a similar role to a famous story, fairytale, myth, legend or some such from their home realm, following similar beats and as such connecting closer to their own culture. Due to this, its form is one of the most varied and unique, as it resembles their culture’s traditional or national attires, paired with big, detailed wings. Weapons or items the morpher magi uses when transformed also undergo a transformation when obtaining Mythix, the reason for this is currently being investigated.
ILLEGAL FORMS
This section is short, as it covers 6 Earth-born “transformations”. 5 of these are the White Circle transformations, bastardized alterations of Charmix attuned to different elements that correspond to each head of the White Circle’s council:
Dianix for Diana, attuned to Flora, Fauna and Water magic
Aurorix for Aurora, attuned to Ice, Wind and Light magic
Sibyllix for Sibylla, covering Earth, Sound and Darkness magic
Nebulix for Nebula, covering Fire, Metal and Electricity magic
and Albix for Morgana, covering Healing and Poison magic
These forms were designed to keep their followers in line so they are incapable of achieving further transformations and potentially getting ideas for a revolt; not that that stopped the Black Circle’s insurgence.
The other form is Pleiadix, the forme of the Pleiads - 7 fairies that were part of the initial Black Circle insurgence, that defeated Acheron and sealed him within his own creation. Not an intentionally-created transformation, when they bonded their Aura and Source to seven key-wands, that they used to further seal the Legendarium, they also created Pleiadix, a transformation that allows the user of the key-wands to channel their powers, overwriting their own source and causing erratic changes in the magi’s Aura with prolongued use. It was used as the basis to create Mythix, and in doing so it became unachievable and “merged” with its evolution.
OUTDATED FORMS
Here we find Psychaix, the very first transformation, formed by the Fae Psyche, from whom the name of the form comes from. Psychaix had no real set form besides a sort of bodysuit or coverage adorned with sheer sashes all over, marked by gigantic, shapeless, “flickering” wings. Psychaix is the Fae form, the original Morpher transformation that later evolved into the modern Fairy, Witch and Sorcerer branches. It allowed a magi to outpour immense quantities of magic at the cost of the user’s overall health, being incredibly draining to maintain.
Psychaix then became, over the centuries, into Sorgentix, the original base transformation. Much like Charmix, one simply had to will themselves into the form, and it was completely unique to each magi. Sorgentix was then refined into the Charmix-Glamourix system currently in use, but one can still, theoretically, will themselves into this form instead, and it would count as a sort of “true” direct upgrade to Glamourix. It’s theorized that a magi that obtains Enchantix, Harmonix and Butterflix can access their Sorgentix directly without needing to force it, as one would have all the “pieces” of it to reform it (without losing access to these forms either), but nothing has been proven yet.
THEORETICAL FORMS
Here we find a subset of 4 transformations that have not yet been proven to exist or are in a sort of “trial” period, before the Order of Mana approves its widespread use. These forms are Travelix, a theoretical evolution/fusion of the Zoomix and Teleportia spells that allows someone for instantaneous interplanetary teleportation without the need of canalizing items or portal; Jubilix and Tragedix, a sort of “logical conclusion” transformations for Fairies and Witches respectively when their use of positive or negative emotions reaches a pinnacle; and the tentatively named “Viarix”, after Virtual Reality or VR, based off the idea that it’s possible to obtain a transformation while in virtual reality or online in some form.
PINNACLE FORMS
These last two are what’s called Pinnacle Forms, considered the most powerful forms that offer a wide coverage of abilities.
The first of these is Ascendix, one of the oldest-discovered forms, obtained after literally overcoming yourself in a sort of trial battle - physically fighting your own flaws and issues. The form’s appearance is fairly simple and color-blocked, mainly a sort of dress or tunic adorned with many metallic elements and big wings. This transformation adds a permanent Aura to the eyes.
The other one is the recent transformation Majestix, discovered by the Winx. The obtainment method is currently unknown, but it seems to require to have the Elemental Transformation that corresponds to the magi’s own Source, as well as a deep bond with other people akin to Believix and some sort of outside magic force like with Energix. Its appearance is similar to Ascendix, but with darker colors, far more metallic details and a sort of “ribcage” design covering the torso attached to long, sheer cloth, as well as simple but very big wings.
Someone on Discord had asked me what would the “stats” of each transformation in my AU would be like, so might as well post it here too! Let’s go over each row: (sorry in advance for the long ass post)
1st Row (Charmix, Glamourix, Enchantix, Harmonix)
The four base forms, though honestly you’re good with not going past Glamourix. Enchantix and up is only if you want to make getting other forms faster and easier since it’s complicated af as Glamourix. Enchantix loses speed in favor of raw energy and healing prowess but Harmonix restores said speed at the cost of defences.
2nd Row (Believix, Energix, Valiantix, Altheix)
The four common non-elemental higher forms. Believix is pretty balanced, but you get a boost in attack and defense if you’re with the same people you earnt the form with. It’s a decent healing transformation, and was considered the Therapeutic Form before Altheix existed. Energix favors pure raw magic over defenses and speed, so it’s one of the more fragile forms. Valiantix is worse on the defensive side, being almost completely focused on attack and speed and with decent magic. Altheix is pure support, focused on defense and healing at the cost of nonexistent offensive power.
3rd Row (Sirenix, Ignitix, Nimbuix, Lustrix)
The first of the elemental forms. Sirenix (Water) is the most balanced, with extra focus on speed, being fast on land and faster underwater. Ignitix (Fire) focuses on attack and speed, with somewhat weak defenses. Nimbuix (Wind and Electricity) is almost pure speed, the fastest transformation of all in fact alongside Cosmix, decent attack, poor defense. Lustrix (Earth and Metal) goes the opposite way being super slow but super defensive. Sirenix and Nimbuix have slightly better healing properties than the other two.
4th Row (Arborix, Glacix, Silvestrix, Cosmix)
The rest of the elemental forms. Arborix (Plants) lacks attack but favors healing, Glacix (Ice) is a mirror of Ignitix with good attack and speed but poor defenses, Silvestrix (Animals) is a jack of all trades, doing well in most situations but with slight favoritism to raw magic, and Cosmix (Light and Darkness) favors speed with decent attack and weak defenses.
5th Row (Pleiadix, Mythix, Onyrix, Ascendix)
Both Pleiadix and Mythix are all-around average. Pleiadix grants unstable control over a completely different source of magic to yours without letting you use your own, while Mythix pulls a small dose of magic from the surroundings and from legends that mesh well with your own magic, offering a decent boost. Onyrix lacks attack, but makes up for it with defenses, speed and magic potential, tapping into subconcious magic a lot. Ascendix is an overall boost to everything, but can be found lacking in speed.
Sophix and Agapix are almost purely cosmetic aside from letting you use a small part of Diana and Aurora’s power, somewhat overtaking your own powers but not to the same extent as Pleiadix. Psychaix is the original transformation, Thanatix is a corrupted form of it and is only applied to Myraria. It’s incredibly strong but incredibly unstable, and greatly favors destruction over anything else. Majestix, found by the Winx, is stronger and faster than Ascendix but lacks defenses.
And just in case, a better look at Ignitix, Nimbuix, Arborix and Glacix via Bloom, Tecna, Flora and Icy. The three Winx in this group would for sure get these forms during their downtime away from the rest, but I’m not sure if I’ll give Icy the form or not, or if I would also give Cosmix and Nimbuix to Darcy and Stormy to balance it out. (for how to get them, check the first AU Detailing post!)
