TRANSFORGEES: the world of transformation (Literally) pt 2
(NOTE: description copy-pasted from DA where i normally post my works. any context that is missing here on tumblr can be found on my DA [linked here and on pinned post] )
TW: this contantions mentions of zoosadism, beastiality, drug abuse, etc. reader's digression is advised.
[no image for this one. this second part will (finally) talk about trasnforgees themselves, because for some stoopid reason i decided that that's how is with this piece]
So…now we’re at part 2 of the whole tranforgee stuff, this time actually talking about tranforgees themselves….which i should’ve done first buuuut whatever i guess…
Anyways, let’s finish off this rambling incoherent mess of a pseudo intellectual thingy i’ve started.
WHAT IS A TRANFORGEE (again, but more defined)?
For the sake of laziness, let me just copy what i said about them on the first part:
“Tranforgees (Portmanteau of “transform” and “refugees”) are people who were once something else, but has since been changes into something different (ie human turned animal)”
Generally speaking, there are a few qualifying factors that make a tranforgee a tranforgee: -have never changed form beforehand
-have difficulty with their transformation(s)
-are completely new to transformation in general
However, anybody with transformation issues that walk into the centers are considered tranforgees by default.
Transforgees are split into two distinct groups:
Shapeshifters and sizeshifter (collectively known as Shifters) can and have always been a type of tranforgee. The same resources that help non-shifter tranforgees can also help shifters too. Shifters (on argonus at least) are categorized into three main groups:
1-free shifters: shifters that can change at free will. One of the most common types of shifters.
2-trigger shifters: shifters that have a TF trigger, but otherwise are capable of free-shifting. More common in size-shifters, but can be found in any shifters
3-restricted shifters: shifters that need a trigger to transform. This is most common with shapeshifters, and especially lycanthropes.
Of course there are many more that exist between these three spots, but this is just a general way of classifying them. Shifters can, indeed, be tranforgees. Most of the time, they are new to their abilities and need help on controlling and managing them. Some were born with these abilities, others were recently given to them. Either way, most if not all tranforgee centers have resources for helping shifters.
Non-shifters tranforgees are, as you expect, non-shifter who transform. There are many, many underlying reasons as to how somebody transforms into something else, as well as ways they are helped/restored (something we will get into here in a bit). While many come in simply just for being transformed, there are a wide array of other reasons as well.
There really isn't too much I could say here without getting into some of the other stuff I had listed, so I guess we move on.
WHAT KINDS OF TRANSFORMATIONS EXIST
(aka ruining people’s TF mood)
Because i have standards when it comes to TF stuff and apply that to whatever world i make. Yes, while there’s a wide array of what kinds of thing people transform into, there are somethings that are naturally impossible, or have a sort of limit of what is done.
-THINGS THAT TRANFORGEES CAN TURN INTO:
-most if not all tetrapods: generally speaking, any form of animal-like life is fair game in the world of transformation. However, tetrapods are by far the most common as they’re the ones that require the least amount of “plot armor” (as i put it) aka modification to make it work. This can include many thing, of which includes (but no completely limited to) some of the following:
-normal earth animals (dogs, racoons, mongooses, ect)
-other earth-like animals (argonian lifeforms, for example)
-fictional creatures (pokemon and other media-based monsters)
-mythological creatures (dragons, griffons, unicorns, ect)
-alien creatures (though this could be rare)
-anthropomorphic/living “Inanimate” objects: sometimes, being strictly a living creature isnt enough, and thus living versions of seemingly inanimate objects are also pretty common, especially with some large levels of anthropomorphism. These inanimate object are more than likely things that already bear resemblance to living organisms, whether by intentions or not. Some of the stuff includes (But not limited to) the following:
-pool-toy/inflatables (most common types on animate-inanimate objects)
-plushies and other stuffed animals (second to most common, nearly as much as pooltoys)
-toys in general (doll, figurines, ect)
-certain vehicles (aircraft are by far the most common vehicles due to their shape)
-statues, sculptures and figurines
-THINGS THAT TRANFORGEES CAN'T TURN INTO ( + WITH LIMITS)
-Totally inanimate objects: it is near-impossible to transform somebody into something that is completely lifeless and inanimate. Even when nearly-inmate, the tranforgee can still talk, and therefore is still alive.
-characters: of course actually turning into said character/individual is most often a coincidence, as a result of the whole omniverse thing and whatnot. However, truly turning into said character in both body and mind can be difficult, thus in-character psychosis comes in. in-character psychosis (In-Char-P) is where the user believes they are said character, and often have been changed into something that, while not exactly said character, does only further push them into said belief. They also don't remember anything that happens in the real world, leading some to give it the nickname “fantasyland comas”. Common examples of In-Char-P would include the following:
-turning into an equestrian [race of sapient ponies] and thinking you’re an MLP character
-turning into a cat and thinking you belong to thunderclan as the clan leader
-being gender-bent and tricked into thinking you’re a famous model
Of course this is me trying my best to convey what I'm saying. To an extent, this could also cover tranforgees who fully have animalistic behaviors, however that’s considered its own separate thing. The reasons for this psychosis can vary; sometimes it’s truly part of their transformation, other times it was inflicted onto them after the transformation. It can be secondary to the transformation (as of course TFs can screw with your mental health), yet it’s not unheard of for many to act out as a character as a means of coping.
-plants & plant-like life: technically belonging to inanimate objects, they only get their own spot because plants are living things (and many plant-like organisms are derived from animals i.e. anemones and sponges). Just like with inanimate object, they still are able to talk and communicate, even if fully changed into a plant. However, plant tranforgees do often come in the form of plant-like animal creatures, such as certain fantasy/mythical animals and pokemon.
-Food/drinks: the only thing which never happens in the realm of transformation; unless you’re talking about organism that are used to make food (i.e. livestock like cows and chicken), food and drinks like cake and soda are the one thing that only exist in the world of fantasy and In-Char-psychosis.
HOW AND WHY TRANFORGEES EXIST
Because, in the world of transformation, one doesnt just simple “change” into something else; there’s often some kind of reason as to why/how it has happened. Most tranforgee centers will be able to try and figure that out with their tranforgees, as depending on the cause they may be able to revert the tranforgee back to their original state, or at the very least aid in treatment. There are many, many causes, some more direct than other. Listed here are just some of the most common causes:
-various types/forms of drugs
Transformation-based drugs (TFBs) are perhaps one of the most common ways people had transformed and became tranforgees. They commonly take the form of oral or intravenus, though if there’s a way any normal drugs can get into the body, there exists a TFB that uses the exact same method. Half the time somebody was drugged with a TFB, however other times the tranforgee themselves are the drug-user themselves.
For the latter half, All Tranforgee centers have a form of drug-rehabilitation, some having full-on rehab centers of their own depending on the nearby population and the amount of drug issues going on. Because, much like their non-transformation counterpart, there’s alot more going on beyond simple drug use.
Thankfully, alot of these drugs have some form of reversal, typically in the form of, ironically, another drug/medication specifically used for such reasons
Another form of direct cause is in the form of more medical things like illnesses, diseases, ect. When it comes to the transformation-based diseases (TFDs), anything contagious only infects those from their strain of universe (Though commonly it only affect it’s singular specific universe). One of the most well-known of these diseases is LTMV, of which goes by the common name “viral lycanthropy”. This is the most prolific of TFDs, mainly because if one universe has it, their entire strain are vulnerable to it as well.
Much like with the former, much these are either curable or at the very least treatable. It heavily depends on the condition and what could be done.
-societal/personal/ect.-type issues.
Because, of course, there do exist indirect causes, and plenty of them. Most of the time the people purposefully transform themselves with some end goal in mind, of which can vary. Such reasons can include the following:
-pushing certain messages:
while not as common as one may think, its no surprise that many individuals purposefully changes themselves to push certain messages, or proving a point. Not surprisingly, many who have done such thing are usually part of activist/extremist group/cults, commonly that of animal rights activism.
However, not all of these activist are aware of what they’re doing; certain group take advantage of these activist’s need for validation/attention, and often trick them into changing themselves into animals so that they could use the tranforgees for their own nefarious and malicious purposes.
[tumblr edit: one of the most infamous of these groups on argous specifically are "The White Rabbits", a sadistic zoosadist cult that disguises itself as animal rights group; complete with intentionally harming/killing animals and passing it off as "insider footage" or a public demonstration. and yes, transforgees are not excluded, and in some cases are often preferred. very dark shit here.]
another reason for purposeful transformation is the false idea that the transformation will fix/cure all of their ailments/problems in life. Granted, this isn't a completely one-sided issue; there have been times where the transformation and their new forms have actually helped them achieve their needs and goals in life. However, they’re often few and far between; rarely does it ever work out the way they want it to, and oftentimes it doesn't change anything, if not make it worse for the tranforgee. And, just like real life, people can and do take advantage of others' desperation and scam them of both money and body.
-attention/gratifications:
directly connected to the previous two, the need for instant gratification and attention can be just as big of a reason as the others here. As a matter of fact, some people say that attention/gratification is a drug more potent than anything else on the market.
However, it isn't just the tranforgees that were the attention seekers, either. It is also the people responsible for their transformation that, too, sought out the attention they desire, though this is less common.
TREATING/HELPING TRANFORGEES
(beyond tranforgee centers)
Because at the very least there has to be a way to help a tranforgee. Anyways, there are countless way to help a tranforgee.
Now, in terms of general treatment, there are many things that clinics will go after first. Some of which includes the following:
for in-character psychosis, if the tranforgee’s In-Char-P was, indeed, part of their transformation, then there exist a vast majority of reversal medication to try and bring the victim out of it. HOWEVER, it has to be administered very slowly, allowing the tranforgee to slowly come to and reducing the chances of the freaking out or, worse, going into shock.
Most tranforgee who end up “back to homeworld” often suffer some degree of amnesia when it comes remembering their time as the certain character, though many do vividly remember the important details.
Sometimes people are unlucky, and they turn into a milk/egg-producing animal, of which is constantly producing eggs/milk. Granted, a lot of tranforgee have been known to take advantage of this and sell their homemade goods, but not everyone is comfortable enough to sell their eggs (even if unfertilized like many of these cases are). That where hormonal treatments come in: to slow and/or stop the tranforgees egg/dairy production.
This may also extend to TG cases, in which the person wants to try and turn back into their original gender (provided a reversal is not available to them).
[tumblr edit: on the topic of TG, there does exist transformation therapy, where the only transformation is just the gender and gender alone. it is often used in cases where the TG'd in question wants to be changed back into their original gender. when it comes to purposefully transitioning, it's availability and cost widely depends on region and laws. yes, transgenderism and it's "controversies" are still a huge issue on modern-day argonus, and in spite of transformation therapy being the safest and easiest way to transition (not to mention it's easy revertability if it ever comes down to it), many places are still adminant on not employing it. no surprise, these places are very anti-trans and hostile towards the trans community, and there are plenty of conspiracy theories about why they don't allow it]
a common issue with treating/housing tranforgees is that sometimes the person in question is a creature of which poses a threat to itself and others. Many tranforgees have opted to try and make themselves less dangerous. Such examples could include the following:
-de-venoming/neutralizing: people do transform into venous/poisonous animals, and in order to make them safer for everybody, they of course try neutralizing the poisons/toxins. Yes, one does not need to be defanged or have their poison glands be surgically removed; most if not all tranfogee center have a form of procedure in which the venom/poison glands slowly on their own start to produce less and less toxic substances, until it ceases production completely.
-deweaponization: technically includes devenoming, this more or less encompases any sort of body part in which can cause serious harm to things, such as big claws, huge fangs or deadly thagomizers. This, however, is more of a case-by-case treatment; many tranforgees dont need those things removed, and simply need to learn how to be safe with them.
-shift-stunting: given to shifters (Primarily sizeshifter) who’s size range is too big/small to be considered safe for themselves/others. In this case, the range is “stunted”, making it less extreme than it normally is. Much like the former, whether this is temporary or permanent is a case-by-case thing depending on the actual size range. Usually it’s only temporary when the size range is small enough to contain, but large enough to still cause issues.
With so many things that cause transformation, there are bound to be reversal methods to restore tranforgees back to their original state. This is by no means a guarantee; but, if there's any way to try and revert them, it can and will be employed if needed. such examples include:
-complete reversal: completely changing tranforgees back to what they were before. This reversal method can only work on a specific set of causes, primarily with drugs and other physical items. Some types of complete reversals work on a slightly bigger range than others.
-semi-reversal: only partially restoring their form (and size), IE becoming an anthro version of what they turned into. This reversal method is the most common, as it works on a much, much wider array of causes. It is often given to tranforgees that changed into a physically-limiting form (ie slugs, inanimate but sentient items, sometimes ungulates, ect).
Secondary transformation: simply transforming the tranforgee into something “better”. This is only ever given if the former two don't work; in this case, they purposefully transform their tranforgee into something that workable for them, sometimes the same species they were before (but not what they exactly were before).
Therapy is a requirement in the first month a tranforgee is in the clinic. After all, they want to make sure they’re mentally ok. However, there are some specific kinds of therapy out there:
Animal work therapy: with certain domestic animal tranforgees like horses, dogs and cattle, animal work therapy is somewhat exactly what it sounds like; giving the tranforgee jobs and activities that their animal counterparts would do (Draft, guardian, messaging, ect) in and around the tranforgee centers/townships. Obviously these are optional to everyone, not every tranforgee wants to be doing what is considered as “an animal’s job”. But, many do as it gives them an activity to keep them busy. Some tranfrogees get lucky and end up actually getting paid to do said jobs.
Box therapy: a thing primarily for shifters, especially those who have significantly larger forms. As the name would suggest, the shifters are given cardboard boxes to “outgrow” and basically destroy. Granted, this is a more mild form of another method…
Destruction pocket dimension: something of which is exclusively meant for shifter of radical different sizes, and especially massive ones. The pukanis have made pocket dimensions before, a dimension that’s very small (compared to real dimensions), often as big as a large park or city, and is designed specifically to be destroyed. These pocket dimensions do not have any form of life apart from plants like trees, and after every use they are reseted. As for why do some tranforgee centers have such a thing? Well, sometimes people want to destroy stuff to vent out anger and whatnot, yet dont want to actually harm anyone/anything. These pocket dimensions are also used to help said shifters learn how to be careful when at such sizes.
Yay! My favorite part as i can list things off! So here are some other misc facts that i have about tranforgees:
All tranforgees possess an invisible “aura” which basically says “hey, I was a human before!”. This is most commonly “seen” by animals, of which will mostly still see the tranforgee as “human”, and thus for the most part will still act like they were still human. It had to be a really screwed up animal (probably taught by a really screwed up owner) to try and hunt/kill tranforgees, or even way worse….
Many tranforgee centers have machinery that read off these auras, and no surprise, those who have morphic recognition are also able to read off these auras. However, obviously you also need a DNA test and some other tests to really be sure they’re a tranforgee.
Side notes about tranforgee-animal interactions:
-tranforgee can only have babies with another compatible tranforgee. Don't ask why I even have to clarify this, I just don't like the certain TF trope that led me to say this.
-tranforgees cannot talk to non-tranforgee animals. That is a common myth spread around the tranforgee community as well as outside of it.
Because the balloon boy hoax incident scarred me for life and now I'm gonna ruin (?) inflatable tfs for yall.
helium doesn't make you helplessly float up into the sky. Helium, instead, actually acts much like a fish’s swim bladder, allowing the user to “fly” freely through the air, as well as being able to land back to the ground. No, it doesn't make your voice squeaky, at least when inflated with it. I’ll probably also expand on “Living pool toys” and similar things sometime later.
A fun fact about tranforgees: their digestive system is fully capable of ingesting both their original diet and their new form’s diet, with such example being a human-to-deer tranforgee being able to eat normal human foods as well as plants that are normally inedible to humans (But completely safe to deer).
However, many often eat whatever their new species eats for a variety of reasons, with one of the most common reasons being the inability to actually process certain foods because their mouths/teeths/jaws don't allow it (ie can't eat chewy stake if you’re a filter-feeding flamingo). There’s also the existential issue, that is being an animal that people commonly eat like cows, pigs, chicken, ect., and thus losing your apited for such forms of meat.
Generally speaking, many tranforgees can still talk like they normally would otherwise, as well as making the typical noises from whatever creature they’ve became as well. However, sometimes tranforgee have been known to be mute, and are incapable of speech. The muteness can be to varying degrees, time lengths, and treatability. Sometimes it’s only temporary and eventually goes away, other times it’s permanent and they need a translator.
The causes, no surprise vary between being yet another part of the transformation to something more mental/psychological.
Last one here: contrary to popular myth, much like their diet their lifespan is the same as they were before, sometimes longer provided their new species has a longer lifespan that the former one. So no, opossum tranforgees can still live a long, human lifespan.
Anything new that I have for them will pop up in other posts, as per usual.
