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An '''Anima Amulet''' or '''Animus Amulet''' is a rare find. These similar amulets are constructed from special gems and powerful enchantments.
An '''Anima Amulet''' or '''Animus Amulet''' are objects of illusionary enchantment, often used in theatre or spycraft. Cheap ready-to-wear amulets exist but the most desirable are expensive, customised by an enchanter to create specific illusions.  
 
==Materials==
 
Both amulets are necklaces made from various minerals. Silver runic clasps surround a teardrop shaped precious stone just smaller than an egg set on a metal chain. An Animus Amulet is made with a sapphire with a pink or red defect, while an Anima Amulet is made from a ruby with a blue defect. The gem must be cut to a certain size and shape while the runes must be precise in order to maintain the longevity of the enchantments after the amulet is initially made.


==Function==
==Function==
 
The Anima amulet fashions the illusion of conventionally femme features, whereas the Animus amulet does the same for conventionally masculine features. They are intended for short term usage and may have detrimental effects on one's health if used long term.  
In theory, Animus refers to the masculine psyche in all females and Anima refers to the feminine psyche in all males. Thus, when worn, an Animus Amulet will make someone look male and an Anima amulet will make someone look female. However, in the magical world these terms are commonly confused with Animagus, a witch or wizard that has tapped into the animal psyche to transfigure themselves into an animal.
==History==
 
These amulets were patented the mid-20th century by a wizard who was inspired by Jungian psychology to create amulets for drag theatre. Despite the use of anima/animus in the objects' name, the amulets have little else to do with Jungian views on gender or sex.
This is a powerful '''''illusionary''''' magic. For example, a male that wears an Anima Amulet will '''look''' female for the length of time the amulet is worn but they '''''have not''''' turned into a female. These amulets will make slight changes to body proportions based on the wearer's original body but the wearer will not spontaneously grow organs they do not have or have their hair change in length. In fact, Anima wearing men with facial hair would either have to shave or mask the facial hair with other methods to be a more convincing female. Neither will their weight, height or age change.
 
A useful analogy: when the amulet is worn, it's as if the wearer wears an opposite gendered body like a suit. Their 'outer layer' appears of the new gender but all the internal organs and equipment are the same and unchanging.
 
If a man wears an Animus Amulet or a woman wears an Anima Amulet, there is no difference. An amulet to make someone look female cannot make any changes to someone that is already female, and vice versa.
 
The only circumstances that would allow an individual to be affected by both Animus and Anima Amulets would be if that person was intersex with atypical sex physiology/anatomy. Note that this is '''not''' the same as having a clearly established sex but an androgynous appearance. The sex will appear to flip but the androgynous features may not.
 
Also, while these amulets instantly change someone's looks when applicable, the amulets were never meant to be worn for prolonged periods. Certainly not months or years at a time!
 
==At Absit Omen==
==At Absit Omen==
* [[Casey O'Doherty]], when being conditioned into a male heir in the family, was pressured to continuously wear an Animus Amulet for several years. Up until loosing it in the lake in November 2009, Casey rarely removed it. ([http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=12157.0 An Unexpected Emergency Wash-Up]) Casey's amulet, which the family possessed for generations, was built by [[Alvis Norling]]'s ancestors. ([http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=11901.0 A Piece of My Mind and Yours])


These amulets are very rare antiques these days, the construction of which is something of a lost art. Thus the specialized knowledge of what they do and how they work is limited to original makers, sellers or owners of these amulets. To the unknowing, it's just a pretty necklace until worn and the magical effects kick in, when applicable.
[[Casey O'Doherty]], when being conditioned into a male heir in the family, was pressured to continuously wear an Animus Amulet for several years. Up until loosing it in the lake in November 2009, Casey rarely removed it. ([http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=12157.0 An Unexpected Emergency Wash-Up]) Casey's amulet, which the family possessed for generations, was built by [[Alvis Norling]]'s ancestors. ([http://absitomen.com/index.php?topic=11901.0 A Piece of My Mind and Yours])


::''OOC Note: Contact '''Will''' via [http://absitomen.com/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=1226 Casey] if you have ideas and interest in the whereabouts of Casey's missing amulet''
[[Category:Objects & Artifacts]]
[[Category:Objects & Artifacts]]

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An Anima Amulet or Animus Amulet are objects of illusionary enchantment, often used in theatre or spycraft. Cheap ready-to-wear amulets exist but the most desirable are expensive, customised by an enchanter to create specific illusions.

Function

The Anima amulet fashions the illusion of conventionally femme features, whereas the Animus amulet does the same for conventionally masculine features. They are intended for short term usage and may have detrimental effects on one's health if used long term.

History

These amulets were patented the mid-20th century by a wizard who was inspired by Jungian psychology to create amulets for drag theatre. Despite the use of anima/animus in the objects' name, the amulets have little else to do with Jungian views on gender or sex.

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