Quadrants

An explanation of quadrants in the fancomic, Fanstuck.

The four **quadrants** are the four different types of romance recognized by trolls, first explained through exposition. As humans are socialised to expect their single type of romance, a concept that can be defined by a single symbol (<3), so are trolls on Alternia conditioned to strive for four distinct types. Humans are shown to be able to have pitch, ashen and pale feelings. They are a surprisingly easy concepts for the humans to grasp, so much so that the first relationship that was created between two existing characters was a pale human relationship (Cathy <> Ethan).

The quadrants primarily exist to facilitate the complicated reproduction of trolls. **When the IMPERIAL DRONE comes knocking, you had better be able to supply genetic material to each of his FILIAL PAILS.** . Therefore, having a stable matesprit and kismesis is a matter of life and death for trolls. Because of these high stakes and the frequency of lesser feuds that might encroach on exclusive kismesis relationships, auspisticism is a necessary quadrant to prevent widespread infidelity and death. Likewise, moirallegiance exists to prevent violence and death, though it is not related to the other quadrants.

These needs explain why all four quadrants are described specifically with the word "romance." Humans, due to their only means of reproduction being heterosexual (in the terms of biological sex), usually feel strongly about finding a matesprit and often have a strong belief in true love. (This description is of course not as black and white due to the varying nature of humans' sexuality and gender expression, but for the purpose of explanation it is simpler to leave it at that.) Therefore, trolls feel equally strong about having relationships of both red and black nature, because it correlates directly with their reproductive habits.

## Matespritship

**Matespritship** is also described as the flushed quadrant and is denoted by the **♥** symbol. It is the quadrant most similar to the concept of human romance and is characterised by positive/loving emotions and is concupiscent (sexual).

The term is a portmanteau of "mate" and "esprit" (French for "spirit"), as in a soul mate. Mating fondness corresponds with the ancient Greek concept of έρως (érōs), or "passionate/lustful love."

Cathy and Eeften were given as examples when matespritship was described.

Singular: Matesprit

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## Moirallegiance

**ID: •M•oirails are two people who are platonic soul•m•ates, this person will get you better then any other person. They are •m•ore than a best friend by servers nautical •m•iles**

**Moirallegiance** is also described as the pale quadrant and is denoted by the ♦ symbol. It is characterised by positive/loving emotions and is conciliatory (designed to pacify) and non-sexual. It is a form of guardianship, but it isn't simply about being platonic soul bros forever. They are a protector of their moirail's heart. They keep each other grounded.

A troll is compelled by fate to watch over their moirail and keep them in line. Despite the platonic appearance of this role (as we currently understand it) to us humans, trolls consider it a type of romance. Moirallegiance also entails pacifying one's partner, something that is essential due to the violent nature of trolls and which is often skewed to one side. The two partners in a strong pale relationship will serve to balance and complement each other's emotional profiles, and thus allow their other relationships to be more successful.

Moirallegiance is a portmanteau of "moira" (fated) and "allegiance." This kind of relationship may be most similar to the Greek concept of φιλία (philia), or "brotherly love".

Informal: palemate

Singular: Moirail

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## Kismesissitude

**CT: hate eachother so much that you kiss and shit**

**Kismesissitude** is also described as the pitch (or caliginous) quadrant and is denoted by the ♠ symbol.

Kismesissitude is what a troll feels towards someone known as their kismesis. It is linked to hatred, and it is necessary that both parties feel equal, balanced hatred towards each other. Not any kind of hatred will do, since there is such a thing as platonic hatred amongst trolls (similar to the human concepts of hatred and platonic love). In other words, kismesissitude seems to be based on a mix of hatred and sexual attraction. As it thrives on a rivalry between two trolls, defeating or killing your kismesis is discouraged, since obviously there wouldn't be a relationship anymore. However, despite the stronger hatred aspect of the relationship, in order for a kismesis to last there must be some level of respect between the those persons involved; the tension in kismesissitude relies not only on hatred and annoyance of ones more irksome aspects, but also a level of admiration for their more positive aspects. It is one of the two concupiscent relationships, those that deal with reproduction, the other being matespritship, and it has been shown that like with matespritship, kissing is considered an appropriate expression of kismesissitude. The writers say that the most appropriate human concept that is somewhat synonymous to kismesissitude would be "potent arch-rivalry". From what we know, it seems like kismesissitude is like a couple that hate each other, but stay together willingly.

> According to Barbel **ID: personally I think that a kis•m•esis is so•m•eone who agitates you so •m•uch that you need to prove superiority. Think rivals but you •m•ake out with so•m•eti•m•es**
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Kismesis is a portmanteau of "kismet" (fated) and "nemesis."

Singular: Kismesis

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## Auspisticism

**ID: with kis•m•esis things can get co•m•plicated or even dangerous. An autispice is a third party who keeps kis•m•esis from killing each other or otherwise resolving issues an existing or possible pair may have**
**Auspisticism** is also described as the ashen quadrant and is denoted by the ♣ symbol.

An auspistice is a "facilitator" of some sort between a pair, mediating interactions between them and keeping their relationship functional. An auspisticized pairs include Sessiz and Phayle,all of whom have been shown to be potentially pitch to some degree, as the emotions between two auspisticized trolls are similar to those of kismesis but are interfered with by the auspistice. Unlike the other quadrants, ashen feelings have only been shown and have suggested to be only felt by the auspistice and not the two parties in the mediated relationship. It may be permissible for a troll to be involved in more than one ashen triad at a time. This may also indicate that a couple can be auspisticized even if they were not entering a pitch relationship.

The writers explains that if the mediator does a poor job or is uninterested in keeping the peace, the two might delve into more torrid emotions, as stated above. Without auspistices, widespread black infidelity is guaranteed. It is one of the two conciliatory relationships, those more platonic to humans, the other being moirallegiance.

Auspistice is a portmanteau of "auspicious" (fortunate, promising) and "armistice" (truce.) It may be analogous to the ancient Greek concept of ἀγάπη (agápē), or "selfless love," since the auspistice doesn't get anything out of this directly. It also aptly sounds like asbestos, for its sound absorbing and flame resistant nature.

Singular: Auspistice

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## Quadrant Vacillation

Quadrant vacillation is the tendency for relationships to switch or flicker back and forth between different quadrants. Due to the complex nature of troll romance and its volatility, it is not uncommon.

### Matesprit/Kismesis double reacharound

Often in quadrant vacillations one party will have red feelings while the other one has black feelings. Usually one party will adjust their feelings to match their partner's emotions, but this is not always the case.

This sort of relationship volatility is one of the reasons why auspisticism is an important part of troll culture.

Vacillation from black to red is often drawn from the feelings of respect and admiration that are the other half of spades-type emotions (the first half being just hatred).

Double reacharound pairs may correspond with the ancient Greek concept of μανία (mania), or "highly volatile/obsessive love".

### Group Vacillation

Due to the multiple relationship types and the demands of troll society, trolls form groups and chains of Matesprits and Kismesises. A quadrangle is the simplest complete form of such a group of relationships. It consists of four trolls with two Matespritships and two Kismesissitude between them. If one pairing in a relationship group swaps its relationship type, it can force all other relationships within the group to swap as well.

## Examples of quadrant relationships

### Known Matesprits

* Hope and Latema
* Cathy and Eeften
* Whiyte and Ariana
* Barbel and Fusoia
* Jermi and Hope
* Hecate and Jodele
* Judy and Camilla
* Ivjysk and Remora

### Known flushed crushes

* Krokaa for Lloron (requited)
* Hahaha for Jessel (requited)
* Peepaa for Axel (requited)
* Hope for Chizdi
* Hope for Hanjop
* Halo for Dove
* Dianna for Caddie (requited)
* Writna for Phayle (requited)

### Known moirails

* Behons and Leidyg
* Cathy and Ethan
* Kaliea and Salsei [**RETCONNED CHARACTERS]**
* Fasist and Sueva
* Poniac and Scream

### Known pale crushes

* Fasist for Akilah (requited)
* Vickie for Ivjysk
* Sessiz for Writna (requited)
* Creon for Ray
* Jessel for Ivjysk (dubiously requited)

### Known kismesissitudes

* Krokaa and Ivjysk
* Scream and Unnamed
* Jodele and Shaggy
* Sialyu and Fusoia

### Known pitch crushes

* Fasist for Writna
* Coprea for Perita
* Sessiz for Phayle

### Known matesprit/kismesis double reacharound pairs include

* Sadler and Billy Madson
* Camilla and Corvin

### Possible Quadrant Vacillations include

* Reavah and Hehehe
* Casidy & Sessiz

## Credits

* https://mspaintadventures.fandom.com/wiki/Quadrants