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|name=Azaphaer |
|name=Azaphaer |
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|caption=Ad Astra per Aspera |
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|othernames=Zaphaera, Starscream the First |
|othernames=Zaphaera, Starscream the First |
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|born=1994 |
|born=1994 |
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|mate=Tivaran |
|mate=Tivaran |
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|kintype=Dragon, Cybertronian |
|kintype=Dragon, Cybertronian |
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|url=https://azaphaer.wixsite.com/throughtimeandspace |
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|country=Canada |
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'''Azaphaer'''(''previously Zaphaera'') founded '''[[The Ivory Tower]]''' discord server for |
'''Azaphaer'''(''previously Zaphaera and alternatively known as "Starscream the First"''), founded '''[[The Ivory Tower]]''' discord server for dragons, and the '''[[Cybertroniankind]]''' forum for Transformers fictionkin. Spiritually, he identifies as an albino astral dragon and as the Cybertronian, Starscream, from the Transformers. |
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They are a primarily draconic identifying individual, as well as Cybertronian. On a spiritual level they are both an albino white dragon and Starscream from the Transformers. |
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== Community Beginnings == |
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'''Beginnings''' |
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| ⚫ | Awakened in 2007 upon the discovery of [[Draconity]], Azaphaer joined the online community of [[Draconic]] under the old alias, ''Zaphaera''. |
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| ⚫ | Awakened in 2007 upon the discovery of [[Draconity]], Azaphaer joined the online community of [[Draconic]] under the old alias, ''Zaphaera''. He however, would claim that he was born awakened and knew that he was a dragon long before discovering this. Since then, Azaphaer has spent time on many other forums and maintained an online presence among other groups within the non-human community. In 2017 he changed his online handle from ''Zaphaera'' to what is now '''Azaphaer''', as it better fit his experience. It was at that time he had come out as transgender. |
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The majority of his early activity in the community had largely been devoted to correcting misinformation about Otherkin. Whilst he was discovering himself and learning about the community, it had become aware to him how much others did not know. Resources on Otherkin were not always easy to find, and so along with others doing so at the time, he helped with spreading information and resources. He had become known in the community for fighting incorrect information with resources and helping others answer questions about Otherkin. |
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== Community Activity == |
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For the most part, Azaphaer has contributed to writings and personal attestations to their individual [[Otherkinity]] and [[Draconity]]. They as well, have written articles about the greater Otherkin community as a whole on top of their experience within it. A majority of these writings, takes up correcting misinformation and misunderstandings of what has been established by the community. |
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'''Where is Azaphaer Now''' |
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Currently Azaphaer moderates 2 otherkin discord servers and 2 forums for Otherkin. He is a moderator of [[Otherkin Phenomena]] and [[Cybertroniankind]]. He can also be found participating on other forums such as [[The Therian Guide]] and [[Therian Wilderness]]. Though most forum spaces have become quieter these days, he keeps up with the community there. |
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Azaphaer resides on the communities they moderate as well as a few active forums such as [[Therian Wilderness]], [[Kinmunity]], and [[MechHaven]]. Other places you can find them and their writings within the community are on [[https://azaphaer.dreamwidth.org/ Dreamwidth]] and [[https://azaphaer.tumblr.com/ Tumblr]]. They are also active on mailing lists such as [[Alt.Fan.Dragons]] and [[RealDragon]]. |
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In other places Azaphaer attempts to educate others on what it means to be Otherkin and correct misinformation still. He commonly writes up articles of his own experiences on being Otherkin and journals about it on dreamwidth. While Azaphaer also participates on Tumblr and Twitter, he denounces these social media platforms as any sort of community for Otherkin and rather directs those there to other resources. |
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'''Azaphaer's Writings''' |
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Most of Azaphaer's work can be found on his website, [[ThroughTimeandSpace]]. This webpage, he created to pool information on Otherkin that he had gathered over the years as well as collect other resources to share. |
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Revision as of 14:53, 28 May 2021
| Azaphaer | |
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| Other names | Zaphaera, Starscream the First |
| Date of birth | 1994 |
| Mate | Tivaran |
| Kintype | Dragon, Cybertronian |
| Website | |
| Location | , Canada |
Azaphaer(previously Zaphaera and alternatively known as "Starscream the First"), founded The Ivory Tower discord server for dragons, and the Cybertroniankind forum for Transformers fictionkin. Spiritually, he identifies as an albino astral dragon and as the Cybertronian, Starscream, from the Transformers.
Beginnings
Awakened in 2007 upon the discovery of Draconity, Azaphaer joined the online community of Draconic under the old alias, Zaphaera. He however, would claim that he was born awakened and knew that he was a dragon long before discovering this. Since then, Azaphaer has spent time on many other forums and maintained an online presence among other groups within the non-human community. In 2017 he changed his online handle from Zaphaera to what is now Azaphaer, as it better fit his experience. It was at that time he had come out as transgender.
The majority of his early activity in the community had largely been devoted to correcting misinformation about Otherkin. Whilst he was discovering himself and learning about the community, it had become aware to him how much others did not know. Resources on Otherkin were not always easy to find, and so along with others doing so at the time, he helped with spreading information and resources. He had become known in the community for fighting incorrect information with resources and helping others answer questions about Otherkin.
Where is Azaphaer Now
Currently Azaphaer moderates 2 otherkin discord servers and 2 forums for Otherkin. He is a moderator of Otherkin Phenomena and Cybertroniankind. He can also be found participating on other forums such as The Therian Guide and Therian Wilderness. Though most forum spaces have become quieter these days, he keeps up with the community there.
In other places Azaphaer attempts to educate others on what it means to be Otherkin and correct misinformation still. He commonly writes up articles of his own experiences on being Otherkin and journals about it on dreamwidth. While Azaphaer also participates on Tumblr and Twitter, he denounces these social media platforms as any sort of community for Otherkin and rather directs those there to other resources.
Azaphaer's Writings
Most of Azaphaer's work can be found on his website, ThroughTimeandSpace. This webpage, he created to pool information on Otherkin that he had gathered over the years as well as collect other resources to share.