I feel as if someone should explain what subsystems are in our context, as there are a couple of definitions, so we're gonna do it.
The one I see a lot more is the definition of a system within a system - an alter that is fragmented into different alters themselves, but this is not the only definition and not the one that applies to us.
For us, subsystems are a pocket of connected alters that have strong internal communication and low amnesia barriers, but are isolated from others with the same level of dissociation that is expected betwen alters. Each alter within a subsystem is distinct, but it's like... having multiple systems. rather than a system within a system.
Each system takes turns being the system in front, and its very rare that beyond what we call the sys-admin alters (Alters with control and vision over the system at large (Gatekeepers, archivists, etc)), alters from other subsystems can front or even communicate with others due to the dissocative barriers in play.
So yeah, that's our experience with being polyfragmented, and how our subsystems work! - Spectator (They/Them) & Phainon (He/It)
This post will contain all alters who WISH to be named, organized by subsystem, along with individual boundaries for asks.
The boundaries are NOT a list of DNIs, they are simply what each alter does not want to be in asks directed at them specifically.
This post currently contains: Sys-Admin, Demigods & Co
(Currently, these are the two main active subsystems, more will be added over time. They just haven't yet because I am lazy - Phainon)
SYS-ADMIN
Alters who are able to front despite what subsystem is currently at front. They tend to carry a level of control over the internal dynamics, and tend to co-con rather than main front.
In general, do not expect answers from most of these alters, as they work behind the scenes rather than in front. However, they will show up in some stories and such so they will be included here
GATEKEERPER - THEY/IT
Role: Gatekeeper (Shockingly) and Jailor
Personality: Formal, withdrawn and kind of mysterious, they tend to just... watch over everyone and intervene when needed. They only are really close to Jester, and E (Their partners) and X and Z (Their children)
X - XE/ANY
Role: Archivist
Personality: Cold, but diligent, they work with Spectator (See below) to keep the system organized.
Z - ANY
Role: Gatekeeper
Personality: Works directly under Gatekeeper, to try and take some of the load off of their parent.
JESTER - THEY/HE/IT
Role: Jester (Shockingly)
Personality: Upbeat to a fault, loves making people smile and laugh.
E - SHE/IT
Role: Caretaker
Personality: She's hard to place, because we tend to forget her, but she's a motherly warmth and a guiding whisper in the wind.
PANDORA - SHE/THEY/IT
Role: Memory holder for information, typically helps with school or tests.
Personality: Tends to be incredibly serious, and nudges others in the right direction rather than giving answers.
SPECTATOR - THEY/THEM
Role: Archivist (Keeps information about the system sorted)
Personality: Energetic, but reserved. Keeps tabs on everyone in the system and internal dynamics.
ZERO - THEY/SHE
Role: Gatekeeper
Personality: Not much known about her yet, as she tends to speak through other alters
ORION / ORI - SHE/XE
Role: Memory Anchor
Personality: Reserved and anxious, as well as being verbally mute. She loves to help people but does so subtly, similar to Pandora.
VIVID LED LUCID NEON (Or just Vivid)- It/Any
Role: Chaos Gremlin
Personality: A being built off of pure crack energy, who shows up when it wants to, no one can contain this thing send help /j
Boundaries: SUPER willing to answer asks unlike most of the sys-admin people!!! Just dont be super dupper weird, okay?! :D
DEMIGODS & CO
(Name being workshopped) - A subsystem made up of primarily Demigods from various fandoms, plus some other Honkai Star Rail fictives.
Unless otherwise stated, all fictives here see themselves as the characters are will not take offense to being viewed as such
PHAINON / KHASLANA - HE/IT
Source: Honkai Star Rail
Role: Subsystem Host
Personality: Tends to be somewhat relaxed but is incredibly protective over the system.
Boundaries: Anything is fine, I'd love to get asks! Just, please avoid bringing up ships, it's rather weird to ask a real person about that stuff, alter or not... I'm fine with darker topics from my source though and am willing to talk about it.
NICO - HE/THEY
Source: PJO
Role: Subsystem Co-Host
Personality: Withdrawn, somewhat cold but warms up to people they know.
Boundaries: Don't really care personally, just don't be weird about it. Also, we're still working on finishing my source, although we know most of my character, so dont be upset if I don't exactly know everything.
CYRENE - SHE/HER
Source: Honkai Star Rail
Role: Caretaker and Subsystem Co-host
Personality: Calm, cheerful and always likes to lighten the mood~! Almost always there when Phainon is to make sure he's alright :)
Boundaries: Same as Phainon, I'm fine with pretty much anything~! Just don't be weird ;)
TRIBBIE - SHE/THEY
Source: Honkai Star Rail
Role: Caretaker
Personality: Energetic, kind girl who wants the best for everyone, and to lead everyone to a brighter tomorrow. Very optimistic even in the worst situations!
Boundaries: Please don't bring up sad stuff in asks directed at me, I really don't like it. But otherwise, please talk to me, I'd love to answer any questions! :D
CASTORICE - SHE/HER
Source: Honkai Star Rail
Role: ??? (We dont have an exact word for it yet - Spectator)
Personality: Calm, somewhat reserved woman who's very composed but rather melancholic. Loves reading and writing.
Boundaries: I can't promise I will respond to every ask, but I am one of the fictives that has a bit more seperation from source. You can still refer to me as Castorice, and she is my source, but I am... different in some ways. I'd love any asks about our writing though.
CALE HETINUSE - HE/HIM
Source: Lout/Trash of the Count's Family
Role: ??? (Newer alter)
Personality: Protective but standoffish, tries to pretend like he doesn't care when he really does.
Boundaries: Frankly, just... don't be weird, and I really won't care.
KLEIN MORETTI / THE FOOL / ZHOU MINGRUI / too many other names to list here - HE/IT
Source: Lord of the Mysteries
Role: ??? (Newer Alter)
Personality: Somewhat of a mimic, will steal the speech patterns of other people and will try to fit the mood of the conversation.
Boundaries: No ships in asks, please, and please be aware that I may not know everything there is to know about my source.
LEN - HE/HIM
Source: Ego Renegade Boy (song)
Role: Dysphoria Holder(?)
Personality: Idk man I just got here. I like art ig??
Boundaries: Honestly anything goes feel free to send asks.
Welcome to our little corner of the internet, we hope you stay for a bit.
We're the Prismatic Collective, a polyfragmented DID system of 100+. We go by Prism as a whole or if you do not know who is speaking.
We are various other flavors of neurodivergent, and are incredibly fictive heavy (Majority of our alters are fictives).
However, most of our fictives love to talk to people about their source, from their source, and even doubles. So dont be shy, we dont mind you talking to us like the characters. Just... dont be weird about it.
You are alright to use They/Them pronouns for everyone, as keeping track of the correct pronouns can be.. difficult (We understand don't worry)
We have a writing account on ao3 (Here) where we post with a... inconsistant update schedule.
Currently fandoms that will likely end up on this blog include:
Honkai Star Rail, In Stars and Time, PJO (And related series), Hermitcraft/MCYT, Omniscent Reader's Viewpoint, Lout/Trash of the Count's Family, Lord Of the Mysteries, Many minecraft roleplay servers, and probably more.
Tags that will be used to sort by:
#Prism-info -> Information posts about us
#Prism-system-antics -> General system chatter, silly and lighthearted, typically funny stories or moments
#Prism-system-chatter -> More serious system related posts, advice and our own lived experiences through less of a goofy lens
#Prism-fandom-general -> Posts about fandom stuff
#Prism-fandom-creations -> Where any art of any form we make about fandoms will be posted
#Prism-fandom-rambles -> Text posts, analysis or so on about fandoms & characters
#Prism-asks -> Answers to any asks & ask games
#Prism-general -> Catch all for anything that doesn't fit anywhere else.
#Prism-poetry -> general poetry tag
#Prism-sys-poetry -> Poetry specifically about being a system & our experiences
