The world of spirits and totems can be a complex place, especially when combined with the mortal world of Furry, its culture, and is perceptions. Four years ago I changed my phenotype from Raccoon to Rat. I could write an essay as to my reasons, but needless to say it was a necessary change.

Well, the time has come, for me to return to my roots. I am now a Raccoon Fur once again.

My name is "Ryngs Rakune" (technically still) which is the name I first penned when I was 15 years old. During that time I drew anthro raccoons constantly, and had a comic about Raccoons, Transformation, and Injustice. Which earned me the name "Coon-Boy" by my rivals, and "Stickypawz" by my close friends. None of my close friends ever saw me as a Rat, still associate Raccoons, and Raccoon imagery with me. When I see any animal I get a giddy feeling, but when I see a Raccoon I still get an over whelming warmth stirring in my gut and spreading through out my being. As a result this is not a really hard change, as my name is still Ryngs, my home is still populated by an excessive amount of Raccoon imagery (art, statues, plushies, etc.). This feels right for me to do at this time.

Though, I have been having an identity crisis for several months now, and I knew this was coming for a while now.

I am still born in the year of the Rat (can't change that), and I still love rats, and rodents, but I was never totally comfortable when I would inform others to that phenotype... To all the rodent furs out there (especially the Rats) who have been more the generous, loving, and supportive, the world and furry does not give you guy enough credit, understanding, or compassion. I hope this change will not affect our friendships, and association.

With this change come new Art (or Conbadge). This is done in mixed media (charcoal, pastel, markers, gouache, graphite, and ink) on Bristol paper:

https://www.weasyl.com/submission/823208/identity-crisis

Media: Mixed Media on Bristol
Size: 3"x4"
Date: 2014

Fitting that I would make this announcement on my Birthday. Wink

With that, Enjoy Grin
Ryngs Rakune