Lore and Worldbuilding

♡Heyo! Call me Quaintrelle.♡ This is just a omegaverse blog where I write general world building omegaverse content. I have my own fourth dynamic as the #sigma.

[phoenixyfriend]

Concept for omegaverse:

Being around enough pregnancy hormones or new babies suppresses rut cycles in alphas.

Evolutionarily, it's to prevent a possibly violent rut while there's a vulnerable individual around. Babies are fragile, and a pregnant omega more fragile than usual, but also! The omega can't get MORE pregnant, so it's a waste of resources.

While the omega can get pregnant again a few months after giving birth, ovulating every 3-4 months as usual, a true heat doesn't hit until the baby is a year or two old. (There's a wide window, and it's usually around weaning, but delay too long or star too early on that, and it'll happen anyway.)

Generally, just being around a pregnant omega a few hours a day won't do much, especially if you aren't mated, so just having a pregnant coworker won't impact you unless you're hooking up in your free time... but working as an ob/gyn or in a maternity ward DOES. That's a lot of pregnant people and babies to be around!

It's a favored profession for asexual alphas who don't want a rut to force them into Wanting The Thing They Don't Want.

It's not birth control, btw. It doesn't actually impact sperm count, just prevents the high libido and aggression period.

lmao Maybe if you huff pregnancy hormones (and don't have the kink) you have acne control like IRL people take bc.

[animeomegas]

I love the idea that omegas only get heats when their biology is convinced they have a fine piece of alpha to mate with.

A more cold and withdrawn omega suddenly realising that they've let this alpha in enough to feel safe and are now plummeting towards the first heat they've had in years. Not to mention they zoned out and now have built their nest in this alpha's apartment.

Or an omega who is definitely, absolutely sure that it's just a silly crush! Until they spend a whole week trying to sate themselves when all their body wants is this one specific alpha that they are definitely more than just crushing on actually, oops.

Or an omega who's literally just met this alpha, but maybe this alpha just saved them from something and now they're waiting out a rainstorm alone in a little cave, and their biology is like, fuck it, this is good enough, time to make babies :)

There's so much fun to be had with conditional heats hehe.

[lavenderbeta]

I think soft omegaverse fanfiction is such a comfort to me because it portrays a much more instinctual society. Nobody can completely hide their emotions, or pretend they don’t have instincts, and everyone in their world has to cope with the vulnerability this creates. You carry the scent of your loved ones with you. You don’t have to worry as much that someone doesn’t like you in the same way, or that they’re planning to betray, or that they don’t know how much you love them when everyone’s emotions are in the air. You can sense and influence their emotions in a way that neurodivergent people in particular often struggle with. It means the world to me when I go home after being with a friend and am able to smell them on my clothes.

[wild-omegaverse-world]

I'm starting to think that in truth sigmas are alpha females and omega males. That it is a grouping term due to the similarities with both groups. I shall make this edit to my lore soon. Along with some other stuff as well based on previous revelation.

How male omegas can have children but only with other female omegas and the same goes for only can alpha females have children with other alpha males. Even so, these things come with great health risks of the mental and physical capacity.

[wild-omegaverse-world]

Omegaverse fun fact:

Antidepressants = Heat/Rut blockers.

Why though? Kill sex drive.

[wild-omegaverse-world]

The Omega male instinct to collect small powerful children. (Post brought to you by... See tags)

[iddybiddysquish]

Imagine if someone discovered their fated mate whilst already in a relationship and chooses their pre-existing relationship over their fated mate?

THAT would be spicy, I'm just sayin.

I might have to write this...

[wild-omegaverse-world]

Tbh I'm having that happen in one of my projects currently. The someone is an Omega who got together with this big and powerful mafia boss alpha. Only for that Omega to realize it's his beta right hand man, brains of the operation, and most of all brother, does the Omega slowly come to the realization he's her fated mate. But if the two acted on it... Oh chaos doesn't even begin to describe it.

So when others question the way the beta and Omega are together. The Omega has to shrug it off and just bring up how she's naturally not into betas, omegas rarely are. And it hurts the beta but they know it's just the Omega trying to keep them safe.

[wild-omegaverse-world]

I'm curious about what are the things or changes that occurs when an alpha marks an omega? I've seen answers of that but it doesn't clarify my doubts so if you could go into detail about that it would help me

This is actually a great ask for me to go over my marking/bonding headcanons. Omegaverse Bonding Headcanons

The first change is the physical as you would expect. The initial mark is nothing to scoff at, an alpha's sharp and large upper canines along with having sharper molars than betas (and omegas) really get in there to create a wound that can take up to a week to heal, but it will leave scarring even after the puncture has healed.

Marking is something that usually happens during a rut/heat, rumor has it that Bonding can only occur during intercourse during a heat/rut as the process of marking is most thorough when both individuals are completely caught up in each other's pheromones (amongst other things).

It's usually placed on the shoulder or neck area as its the easiest to apply there.

There's bonding (with the little b) then there's Bonding (with the big B). The little bonding is something that can form between anyone of any relation while the big Bonding is what makes a pair mates.

It's from this overall process a Bond is formed where oxytocin will flood either individual's systems. Their minds being rewired to connect the pleasure centers of the brain with their mate's specific pheromones.

After Bonding the mates will have an easier time remaining emotionally regulated and maintaining great mental health.

Each mate will find out that others pheromones have far less of an effect on them than before the two became mates.

Most mated alphas/omegas report having little to no reaction at a rut/heat that wasn't their mate's.

Some especially close pairs of mates, those with a strong established emotional bond before becoming Bonded might have empathic capabilities for each other. Feeling what the other is even at a distance. Some call these cases soul mates.

But, on the other hand if the pair are separated for a period of time over 24 hours it will cause the two to be at risk for mental distress.

The omega will be prone to panic attacks and/or major depression. At worst the omega's body temperature could drop to a degree of moderate hypothermia if they don't nest frequently.

While the alpha will struggle with irritability to a point of being classified as semi-feral and a general danger to the public. Especially if they alpha is separated from their omega when the possibility of the omega being at risk of danger is present.

[wild-omegaverse-world]

Omegaverse Pregnancy Headcanons.

Omegas due to having more pups on average (2-6 pups). They can have pregnancies taking up to ten months to a year.

Omegas also need more time to recover from a pregnancy. Taking up to 3 months until a doctor would advise a return to work.

Omega's peak fertility windows can range from 20-40. Only beginning to dip at 45 and are seen to have securely left it by 50.

They're often most fertile and more likely to conceive multiple pups during their heats.

Omegas have the easiest time giving birth and are recorded to have the lowest chance of complications.

Betas though have typically shorter pregnancies, taking only 6 months. This may be due to their fertility window being shorter than an omega. Ranging from 25-30, most struggling to conceive by 35.

They also manage to recover faster at half the time.

Anyone capable of conceiving can also have their pregnancies impacted by which dynamic their partner is. Such as the father is a alpha or sigma can lead to a higher birthrate, even if the other is a female beta.

As for sigmas they can only get pregnant during their heat month, their fertility at its lowest post heat.

They will not experience a rut during their pregnancy and may stop having them altogether after giving birth. They can be restarted though with hormone therapy.

Their fertility age window and overall pregnancy process is similar to omegas, but differences can occur depending on pharmaceutical choices.

[omegaversetheory]

how do alphas respond to physical touch? I know it's mostly for omegas but still

touch is for everyone! but each dynamic does have different preferences of how they like to be touched.

Alphas like firm touch. They'd prefer if you grabbed their arm and squeezed rather than gently running your fingers up and down it. They like tight embraces and full-body contact. They respond positively to things like weighted blankets when they're feeling overstimulated. Tickling, bushing against, and other types of light touch normally don't feel good for them.

Don't just hug and alpha, crush them.

Don't sit side by side, sit in their lap.

When you kiss them put your hands on their face.

When they hold you, let them press you into their chests real tight.

[dokidokibunny-deactivated202312]

Different Types Of Nesting

"Burrowing" Must make a tunnel under some kind've of cover. Corners are Optimal and mostly can be found using canopies and futons to be closer to the ground or covered. Prefers darkness and has all the blackout curtains. Can't walk five feet without running into some massive horde of blankets as tall as the walls.

"Denning" No height or tunneling requirements to be seen here folks! Can be light or dark, no preferences. Most like to be covered but it isn't necessary.

"Nesting" Must be high. high the only option here. Mostly using some type of hanging bed or bunk bed to be high. It is also known as 'roosting'. Nests are also very very big. Never any cover as it would be interfere with the view.

[purrmoon]

🌙 dynamic abilities

»masterlist«

alpha command — also referred to as the alpha voice. a deep, rumbling tone that triggers obedience & submission in those who hear it. it’s most effective on pack & those who already respect the alpha as an authority figure—but some particularly dominating people are capable of effecting those who don’t know / respect them. commands are also heightened when given after a scruff or submission bite. a command usually sound deep and rumbling; firm and commanding; or low and soothing.

beta scent-shifting — a beta is able to consciously (or unconsciously) shift their scent to mimic another’s. they can disguise themselves as an alpha, omega, or another beta—and even mimic a milky pup scent. this is typically used to calm packmates, and also makes them invaluable in the medical field or for calming those in a feral state. there are varying skill levels, with some being able to fool any nose, and others only able to fool those in distress / not thinking clearly.

omega suggestion — also referred to as the omega voice. it incites in people a desire to please, to protect, to make the omega happy. it can also have a relaxing effect. it’s most effective on other pack members, or those with a positive relationship with the omega—though some have particularly powerful voices, & can affect even those they aren’t close with/who actively dislike them. the sound is generally gentle & soothing; soft & crooning; or lyrical & melodious.

[ scent-shifting as an ability for betas was inspired by a fanfic i read once~ ]

[yet-another-omega]

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[wild-omegaverse-world]

Republish if you're with science ignore if you're not.

[wild-omegaverse-world]

Omegaverse Headcanons: Hibernation

Hibernation in temperatures below 40°F/4°C impacts people as sleep schedules will increased by 2-4 more hours a night for all dynamics.

Omegas and sigmas sleep the most in winter as in up to 12 hours a day during December.

When an Omega/Sigma/Beta female is sleeping they release a pheromone that releases sleep hormones within the brain to those around them. The impact does multiply if more than one member of these dynamics sleeps in the same room.

When awake it's a common occurrence for them to not leave their nest unless to cook high calorie and nutrient foods. Typically these will be stews that can be preserved in case of a cleaning day.

Even sigmas who rarely nest will prepare a long term one specifically for the winter months in autumn. They sleep more during heat months in winter.

Alphas hibernate for as many hours as their mate does, but when umated they need 9 on average.

Betas just need 8 hours compared to being able to function on 6 typically.

Pups from the ages of newborn to 14 years sleep long as their mother on average during winter.

If hibernation does not take place and an individual is denied sleep during this time of year they are at a higher chance of anxiety and especially depression. It's always a bad look for a company to not have shorter hours during the winter. Which causes retailers during the holiday season to get side eyed for instead increasing them.

[omegaversebookshelf]

Housing situations in a society where pack structure is the norm has so much fascinating potential.

Houses set up with small apartments contained within for larger packs with more independent members.

Apartments where entire floors are made up of individual apartments that can also be connected to each other via unlocking doors to form a larger network.

Packless individuals struggling to find somewhere they can afford to live because they only have one income.

[pack-the-pack]

The last point interests me a lot in a story potential way.

(@wild-omegaverse-world imagine your sigmas struggling with this because they're solitary beings).

Imagine living alone is actually stigmatized, and small, packless buildings are only found in more criminalized, dangerous or impoverished areas. Like, people sort of see them as halfway houses. Having one near you diminishes the value of your own property sort of thing.

Maybe it's a cultural thing too? Maybe some countries and cultures are very pack centric while others are more individualistic.

It's all very interesting to think about.

[wild-omegaverse-world]

Love this concept to build on. I'm going to go with a traditional culture for my headcanons in this.

Packless folk are rare to come by, and even if someone is this often takes place in cities due to smaller towns or villages being the largest a pack can reasonably get. Someone would have to move to the city in order to get by at all on their own.

There would be halfway houses available for packless folks, where lots of events would take place to help bring people together to form these units. Everyone being divided with alphas and beta males sharing rooms, and vice versa with omegas and female betas. Even with this there's plenty of singles events to help unmated members find love.

Sigmas would have another dilemma through this due to their biology, but more often than not in this situation they'll take suppressants of some kind in order to make getting some form of housing easier for themselves.

Big houses with smaller apartments installed within would be the most popular for platonic (little people that are related in them) packs.

While the traditional big house with no apartments or seperate suites would be the familial pack go-to. Most mates that have a omega/sigma/alpha apart of the pairing will eventually get one of these houses due to their high birth rates.

Causing beta/beta pairs to stay in a apartment house for the majority of their lives as they rarely have more than 2 pups. When mates involving a alpha/omega/sigma move out due to them wanting to start a family, it's common for that apartment unit to be saved for the oldest pup in the pack once they turn 16-18 depending.

Traditional houses and unit houses are often side by side to keep the pack close together. Where the houses will often share a yard so everyone can gather.

[gaysie]

do u think omegaverse acknowledges covid-19 and the generation of people who permanently lost their sense of smell like how are they all scenting each other now is the omegaverse economy in shambles

[gayagendaofficial]

actually pheromone sensing works differently from normal olfaction, since humans in our world don’t have a functioning vomeronasal organ (VNO), we don’t have any data on how covid-19 would affect a functioning VNO in omegaverse AUs

[gaysie]

Actually there is evidence that covid probably would affect the VNO and it stands to reason would accordingly impair its function. Briefly:

SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes covid, can only infect cells expressing a certain protein called ACE2

ACE2 is expressed widely in nasal cavity epithelial cells but not in olfactory sensory neurons. 

Seo et al. (2021) studied potential nasal targets for SARS-CoV-2 using golden hamsters as a model organism (commonly used as a proxy for humans in virology studies)

They found ACE2 expression in the main olfactory bulb epithelium (MOE, your “normal” nose organ) as well as the vomeronasal organ (VNO)

Several cell types in the VNO were able to be infected and they also found significant inflammatory activity (macrophage activation, apoptotic cells, etc) 

The specifics of how covid actually causes dysosmia are not known for sure but epithelial damage by local inflammatory immune responses likely plays a role, especially because sensory neurons themselves are not affected (Bilinska, & Butowt, 2020). Therefore I would suggest a potential similar effect of VNO dysfunction as we see in the main olfactory bulb

From Seo et al.: “Considering the function of the VNO, infection and subsequent pathologic changes may affect the behavior of Syrian hamsters”

If it stands to reason that omegaverse individuals have functioning VNOs similar to members of the animal kingdom, then it is more than reasonable to conclude that covid may cause them to lose not only their main olfactory function, but also their VNO function as well

 References: (1) (2)

In conclusion the omegaverse economy IS in shambles.

[mahalidael]

OP this is very well-written but im still hung up on how you came onstage dressed as a clown only to tear off the costume and reveal yourself as a biologist