Original

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An original is the headmate that existed before anyone else. They may have split, conjured thoughtforms, accepted walk-ins, or otherwise had their system begin, but no one has existed before them.

Not every system has an original.

Related Terms
Core and original are often used interchangeably, but there is usually one original while there can be multiple cores.

Initial may be considered a synonym of original, though a system may have several initials.

Multi-original refers to a system that has two or more originals.

Semi-original refers to members that partially identifies as an original or core.

An originalmate is a member that identifies as an original or core but does not identify with the body or the system's pre-plural identity.

Innamates and birthmates are members that have existed since the system's birth or have unknown time and mechanism or formation, and may be considered originals.