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This is a collection of terminology that are likely to be referenced by other pages.<br />
Some of these terms may have more advanced descriptions and explanations on their own page.<br />
 
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==== Creator, Host, Tulpamancer, Original ====
==== Host, Original ====
:The individual who has created and is responsible for the tulpa or tulpas. Some people have preferences on which they prefer to use, but all are synonyms. Not every group has a definite "Host", sometimes the lines are blurred or the Tulpa appeared to have just shown up one day.<br />
:The individual who was the first one to exist in the body. Sometimes used as a synonym for the [[tulpamancer]], although the [[host]] is not the [[tulpamancer]] in all cases. [[Host|More]]
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==== Creator, Host, Tulpamancer, Original ====
:The individual who has created and is responsible for the [[tulpa or |tulpas]]. Some people have preferences on which they prefer to use, but allboth are synonyms. Not every group has a definite "Host", sometimes the lines are blurred or the Tulpa appeared to have just shown up one day.<br />[[Tulpamancer|More]]
 
==== Deviation, Change ====
:The change that occurs to a [[tulpa's|tulpas]] personality or form during and after creation, seemingly against or independent of your own conscious will.<br />[[Deviation|More]]
 
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==== Dissipation ====
:The process of a mind fading from existence, becoming less distinct and sentient over time. Sometimes happens to young [[tulpa|tulpas]] starved of attention or stimuli. A long process that is a touchy subject for a lot of the community.<br />[[Dissipation|More]]
 
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==== Emotional Response ====
:When a [[tulpa]] responds to external stimuli or the thoughts of the host[[tulpamancer]] with a wave of emotion as opposed to speaking.<br />[[Emotional Response|More]]
 
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==== Forcing ====
:Any act relating to the host[[tulpamancer]] focusing on, developing, speaking with, etc., the [[tulpa]].<br />[[Forcing|More]]
 
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==== Active Forcing ====
:A type of forcing where a dedicated span of time is used to focus solely on the [[tulpa]] while the host[[tulpamancer]] generally tries to avoid any possible distractions.<br />[[Forcing|More]]
 
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==== Passive Forcing ====
:A type of forcing where the host[[tulpamancer]] does something with the [[tulpa]] while not focusing solely on them. A host[[tulpamancer]] talking to their [[tulpa]] while they are at work or in school doing something else is a good example of passive forcing.<br />[[Forcing|More]]
 
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==== Form ====
:The mental appearance of a [[tulpa]] or a host[[tulpamancer]]. Can be literally anything. Isn't required, but is often used.<br />[[Form|More]]
 
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==== Imposition ====
:The act of perceiving your [[tulpa]] by your physical senses. Considered to be a controlled hallucination. May refer to any of the 5 senses, most commonly sight.<br />[[Imposition|More]]
 
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==== Metaphysics ====
:In relation to [[tulpa|tulpas]], it's the school of thought that suggests [[tulpa|tulpas]] are supernatural or paranormal beings brought about by means beyond modern science.<br />[[Metaphysics|More]]
 
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==== Mindvoice ====
:The internal voice of the [[tulpa]] or host[[tulpamancer]], which can be heard when hosta [[tulpamancer]] and [[tulpa]] talk together. Not to be confused with voices heard as external auditory hallucinations.<br />[[Mindvoice|More]]
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==== Narration ====
:When the host[[tulpamancer]] speaks to or with their [[tulpa]]. A common form of passive forcing.<br />[[Forcing|More]]
 
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==== Parallel Processing ====
:When the [[tulpa]] can focus and work on something completely different from what the host[[tulpamancer]] is focusing on.<br />[[Parallel Processing|More]]
 
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==== Parroting, Puppeting ====
:When a host[[tulpamancer]] consciously and purposefully controls the [[tulpa|tulpa's]] actions. Parroting generally refers to controlling their speech while puppeting generally refers to controlling their movement, but the terms are sometimes used interchangeably.<br />[[Puppeting|More]]
 
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==== Possession ====
:When a [[tulpa]] controls part or all of the physical body while the hostprevious controller is still connected to the body senses. [[Possession|More]]<br />
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==== Proxying ====
:Communicating on behalf of a [[tulpa]], relaying what the tulpa says to facilitate communication. Usually in writing, but can also be in speech. Basically the act of transferring conversation or information "by proxy".<br />[[Proxying|More]]
 
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==== Servitor ====
:A [[tulpa|tulpa-like]] entity with seemingly no willpower, volition, or sentience of its own; a mental puppet that may seem to act independently but acts only as a servant to its creator.<br />[[Servitor|More]]
 
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==== Switching ====
:Letting the [[tulpa]] take full control of the body while the hostprevious controller steps out of control. Usually the hostprevious controller then enters a [[tulpa|tulpa-like]] state.<br />[[Switching|More]]
 
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==== Tulpa ====
:A [[tulpa]] is a conscious mind that is not the first mind to come into existence in theirthe brain. Often created intentionally by their [[host]]. [[Tulpa|More]]<br />
 
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==== Visualization ====
:Using the mind's eye to sense things within the mind like seeing your [[tulpa]], seeing your [[mindscape]], hearing your [[tulpa]], or feeling the [[tulpa|tulpa's]] [[form]]. Often refers to all senses, not just sight.<br />[[Visualization|More]]
 
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==== Vocal ====
:The stage when a [[tulpa]] can communicate in full, coherent sentences as opposed to [[Tulpish]], [[Emotional Response]], or [[Body Language]].<br />[[Vocality|More]]
 
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==== Wonderland, Mindscape, Dreamscape ====
:A mental environment where the host[[tulpamancer]] and [[tulpa]] can interact. [[Wonderland|More]]