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Definition |
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| FA |
(?) Fat Ass (Fat people) |
| Familiar |
1. An animal used by magicians (stereotypically witches) to help them use their magics. 2. A spirit guide or protector that is usually in the form of an animal. |
| Fantasy |
A catch-all term for any fiction or art which cannot be defined as "real" or "Science Fiction". Generally it refers to swords, sorcery and other magical events, although it can also be used to refer to "Obsolete Science Fiction" such as the somewhat outdated notion that animals could be surgically transformed into people as in the case of the Island of Doctor Moreau (See Moreau), |
| Fate |
The belief that all of history, past, present and future is contained in one tangible place, such as a tapestry, a book or a vast computer. By altering the record within these storage devices, one can transform themselves, or the world as they so desire - something that is far more difficult to achieve as it usually turns out. |
| Fate(s), The |
Usually, the guardians of Fate (see above entry) they act as authors, custodians and guardians of the records of fate. In Greek and Roman legends there were three Fates; in Norse and Germanic legends they are call the Norns. |
| Faun |
The Roman term for Satyrs (See Satyrs). Offspring of the demigod Faunus. |
| Fetish |
1. An unusual topic that someone puts far too much importance on. It does not necessarily have to have sexual connotations, but today with the internet, sex is usually implied. 2. A statue or carving of an animal or symbol that one keeps for good luck, to meditate on, or to keep their connection to the spirit world or spirit familiar. |
| Fire |
One of the four classical Elements (see Elements) Fire has more of a destructive transformational quality, as it does in the real world. |
| Flattening |
A topographic transformation type where the subject is made flat as a pancake, either by a heavy weight or by being passed through rollers, while not being hurt. It probably originated from cartoons, where such things do happen. See also Wringer. |
| Fleshsculpting / Fleshmolding |
In sience fiction and fantasy, the term is applied where a healing machine or healer is used to physically alter the subject. This may be as simple as making them more attractive (or hideous) to major alterations, such as making their arms into bat wings, or adding horns. In most cases, the skin remains unchanged, merely stretching or contracting to accept the new structure crafted. |
| Flight |
Humans have always dreamed of flying- perhaps it is a throwback to our ancient ancestors who swam in the seas much as birds fly in the sky. In any case, this desire has spawned many creatures and creations capable of flight in fact and fantasy. See Wings. |
| Freak Show |
An almost extinct entertainment where people with unique abilities or deformities would be put on display for the public. Stereotypical exhibits included bearded ladies, strong men, midgets, dwarfs, and so on, as well as odd livestock such as two headed animals. Freak Shows declined as political correctness swept western civilization, depriving these unique people of a source of income- although they do get on some shock talk shows now. See also Pickled Punks, Sideshow. |
| Food |
While not used quite as often as potions or drugs, food is sometimes used as a method of administering a transformative agent either intentionally or accidentally into someone's system. |
| Founders, The |
A shapeshifting alien race featured in "Star Trek- Deep Space Nine" One of the regular characters, the constable Odo, was one of the Founders, although he did not know it until the race was revealed. The Founders' natural state is that of a liquid, and scorn non-shapeshifting beings. They control a militaristic empire known as "The Dominion" whose war with the Federation occupied much of the Deep Space Nine plotline. |
| FtM |
Shorthand for Female to Male transformation. See also, GC, TG. |
| Funny Animal |
A "mainstream" term sometimes inadvertently applied to Furries. To Furrys, it is usually reserved for funny cartoon characters such as Bugs Bunny, Donald Duck and so on. |
| Fur |
Also see Furry. Here it is used to denote art or situations where the character involved is a talking animal, rather than an anthromorphic one. |
| Furcode |
A short set of characters used online to define a person's Fursona so that others can quickly get a feel for who they are. |
| Furdom |
A term for the Furry community at large. |
| Furfen |
Furry fans. |
| Furplay |
A Furry version of "Foreplay". Although it has sexual connotations, it can also mean Furs just having fun with each other. |
| Furrotica |
Furry erotica. |
| Furry |
1. Anthromorphic animals - essentially people with animal features. 2. Fans of anthromorphic animals. This is a HUGE group on the internet. |
| Furson |
A Furry version of Person. |
| Fursona |
Loosely speaking, the guise adopted by Furries in role playing games or online chats. |
| Fursuit |
A costume created to emulate a person's own fursona (see above) or their favorite Furry character. See also Suits. |
| "Furverse" |
A broad term covering realities where characters are furry. There are three types to consider: The first ignores the issue of why carnivores and herbivores are getting along in a civilized manner completely, because it is not relevant to the story. The second implies that Humans exit, or did exist and somehow are responsible for the creation of the Furry characters. The third features Humans and Furries co-existing, either because that is the way it always has been (often used in Fantasy stories) or because Furries were created to aid humans and may or may not have equal rights (often used in Science Fiction stories). |
| Furvert |
1. Someone who likes Furry erotica. 2. Any Furry fan. |
