> NOCTIVE // a headmate originating from dreams. this seemed to happen a lot, so we made a word for it.

> AUTOJECT // a headmate originating from something created by the system, typically original characters. we first got this word from Symphony System (thank you).

> SYSTEM // an entity with more than 1 identity (often called HEADMATES or ALTERS) within its 1 body or vessel. (adj) PLURAL

> If you ask me, everyone is plural; though, in the majority of cases (not always) systems have experienced an intense, prolonged trauma. The brain says "I cannot do this on my own" and refuses to, creating more identities to divide the mental load of that trauma. The sources of headmates and what role they play within the system, if any, vary quite a lot. The TRAUMAGENIC definition I have provided is inadequate, but generally true, so be kind to the systems you meet.

> our astute readers may have noticed that this page lists in numerical order, subdivided in collapsible sections, the different identities within the CARMINE SYSTEM. there really are that many!

>these additional resources on plurality may be of interest to you TURN THEM RED

https://tulpa.io/terminologies

http://healthymultiplicity.com/

https://www.alt-h.net/educate/glossary.php

https://pluralpedia.org/w/Main_Page