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Fursona

2026-02-03T05:15:03Z

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:''"Fursona" is the title of a series of [[Fursona (Pathfinder)|rule books for the ''Pathfinder'' RPG]], and there is [[Fursonas (documentary)|a documentary called "Fursonas"]].''
[[File:CharSheetFoxyFix.jpg|thumb|250px|A fursona's [[character sheet]]]]
A '''fursona''' (pl. '''fursonas''', rarely '''furson'''/'''fursonae'''), is a [[furspeech]] [[W:portmanteau|portmanteau]] derived from the terms [[furry]] and [[W:persona|persona]], that refers to a (normally [[furry]]) [[character]], [[persona]], [[alter ego]], [[avatar (computing)|avatar]], or [[identity]] assumed by a person or [[player]] normally associated with the [[furry fandom]].

The fursona itself consists of a name (usually fictitious) and a [[species]], as well as any distinctive colors, markings, or body features. An artist's typical [[Commission|commission]] is a rendition of a fursona.

== History ==

The origins of the fursona concept within the eventual furry fandom are difficult to pin down to specific dates, and it is not known if similar concepts of personal fictional alter-egos exist outside of the furry fandom.

What can be said is that the growing clout of roleplaying gaming (including live-action, tabletop, computer multi-player, etc.) in Western society in the 1970s and 1980s induced the adoption or self-creation of highly-stylized, often genre-specific alter-egos for RP purposes among specific audiences.

As the first large furry parties took place at large science-fiction or multi-genre speculative fiction conventions, such venues often served as meeting places for both RPers and costumers as well as artists and writers, the latter two of whom had often honed their skills in the funny animal art scene's APAs. Thus, when RPers and costumers happened upon the Art Show exhibits for "funny" animal artists, the latter were soon in demand from RPers and costumers for commissioned renditions of their RP or costume characters.

As the customers were often not writers or artists but had envisioned these characters as being more than just under their ownership, detailed specifics for such characters (see "Elements") were often provided by the customers to give as much narrative-independent life to such characters as possible.

As a result, when the first furry parties were held, the first [[costumer]]s and [[RPer]]s of what would become the furry fandom had already developed the awareness of their favorite RP or costume characters' artistically-rendered exteriors, what they acted like, and in what they were interested or disinterested.

Such characters often did not need to be written into written narratives but were instead buoyed by being a general-purpose alter-ego for the RPer or costumer. This difference from the traditional idea of the character as being driven by stories of fiction allowed for the "favorite character" or "custom-made character" to be shifted to the "alter-ego", "alternative persona" or "fursona".

== The fursona ==
[[File:CharacterModelSheet-Sono.jpg|thumb|right|[[Sono]] Eliane Anderson-Kei's character model sheet.]]
Depending on the level of personal identification the description of a fursona typically consists of the following elements:

Many fursonas are based on 'typical' animal species, such as [[cat]]s and wolves, but are often only limited by the imaginations of their player, and can include more extraordinary types of creatures such as aliens, angels, [[demon]]s, vampires, and mythological creatures (a popular offshoot of mythological creatures is to have a [[hexaped]]al, [[taur]]-based fursona). [[hybrid|Hybrid]] fursonas are also popular; furries who like characteristics of more than one animal will combine them into one creature, such as a cat/fox or wolf/raccoon cross. Some give these hybrids portmanteau names, such as "drynx" for a dragon/lynx, or "[[hedgefox]]" for a hedgehog/fox.

=== Appearance ===

A visual, kinesthetic, or textual realization of the player's mental impression of their fursona. The most common form of realization being an illustration or textual description which may be described by the term [[furry art]].

==== Attire ====

Since many fursonas have complex fur patterns or other interesting anatomical details, not all fursonas are necessarily clothed or always illustrated with clothing on. As such, there will often be several details about the appearance of a fursona; first, its physical body, and secondly, whatever clothes and accessories are worn over such a body.

===Behavior===

Depending on personal preference the behavior of a fursona can range from that of a typical [[human]] being [[zoomorphic]] only in appearance to behavior that is identical to that of the animal represented by the fursona. These general behaviors usually form a framework inside of which a player may mold their character's behavior to their liking. As fursonas are typically a [[furry]] representation of the player the fursona often inherits many of the player's character traits.

===Fursona history===

Fursonas are often used to [[roleplay]] or in other story-based mediums, and as such, often have some sort of history, whether it is merely the history of the player behind the fursona, a backstory within a world of another person's design, or a story within a world of the person's own design.

==Levels of personal identification==
[[File:AverageJoeFursona.jpg|thumb|right|An example [[fox]]-type fursona portrait. Art by [[Kitetsu]].]]
An individual may identify with a particular character in a variety of ways and with varying degrees of closeness.

===Avatar===

An [[Avatar (virtual reality)|avatar]] is typically a character created by a [[player]] as an [[Wikipedia:alias|alias]]. Typically this alias is used by the [[player]] as a trademark or symbol of their [[role playing]] identity. Hence, [[player]]s typically do not associate themselves with their avatar outside of that specific realm of experience. A single-player typically has many avatars; however, some [[player]]s may prefer one character over others.

===Personal furry===

A personal furry is a fursona that a person or [[player]] identifies with on an intimate level.

====Personal furry vs. avatar====

The description of a personal furry typically possesses all the hallmarks of a completely fictional character. This may include the physical description of a furry, the character's beliefs, moods, and temperaments, and all stories that support and expand the understanding of the furry character. Drawings of the character are very common, and personal furries are often used online to role-play with other characters, sometimes with the aid of an avatar.

While a person may play several characters and have several fursonas, the '''personal furry''' often has greater significance — it will often be a better representation of the person's "real" personality, if only because they tend to use it more often. Many individuals with a personal furry will primarily use that character to represent themselves online and within the fandom, and may actually go by that character's name as their primary nickname or handle, both on and even offline.

====Fursona as a metaphor====

A personal furry often reflects elements of their player's real-life appearance or dress, or what they would like to wear and is also referred to a lot as a Fursona. Also, there may be clues within the personal furry as to how that player sees themselves; to have a cat furry may symbolize a thirst for independence, and likewise a fox furry may symbolize perceived wit. Coat/Scale/Feather coloring may also represent the personality of a person; for example, a pink coat may represent girlish behavior.

====Relationship to other furry concepts/practices====

While a personal furry is often seen as a natural fit for [[lifestyler]]s, it's important to note that ideas such as the [[furry lifestyle]] and [[animal totemism]] are not intrinsically linked to the concept.

It is generally considered to be in bad taste for others to depict a personal furry (and to a lesser extent, any character) participating in activities such as "[[yiff]]ing" that they or their player would not normally be involved in.

== See also ==

* [[W:Fursona|Fursona]] on [[Wikipedia]]

== External links ==

=== Media ===

* [https://www.vice.com/en/article/qj87bp/lindsay-lohan-has-a-fursona-nft ''Lindsay Lohan Has a Fursona NFT''] article on [[W:Vice News|Vice]]
* [https://www.theverge.com/2021/9/30/22702478/anybody-want-to-see-lindsay-lohans-nft-fursona ''Anybody want to see Lindsay Lohan's NFT fursona?''] article on [[W:The Verge|The Verge]]
* [https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/lindsay-lohan-furry-nft-1235298/ ''Furries Realllllly Hate Lindsay Lohan's Furry NFT''] article on [[W:Rolling Stone|Rolling Stone]]
* [https://observer.com/2021/09/lindsay-lohan-nft-evangelist-is-selling-a-furry-nft-on-opensea/ ''Lindsay Lohan, NFT Evangelist, Is Selling a Furry NFT on OpenSea''] article on the [[W:The New York Observer|Observer]]
* [https://news.knowyourmeme.com/news/lindsay-lohan-is-selling-a-furry-nft-in-collaboration-with-canine-cartel ''Lindsay Lohan Is Selling A Furry NFT In Collaboration With 'Canine Cartel'''] article on [[W:Know Your Meme|Know Your Meme]]

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Calfurry

2026-02-03T05:03:58Z

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{{Infobox convention
|name = Calfurry
|othernames =
|logo = [[File:Calfurry-Convention-Logo.jpg|250px]]
|caption =
|subject = [[Furry]]
|location = {{flagdiv|can|[[Wikipedia:Calgary, AB | Calgary, AB]], [[Wikipedia:Canada|Canada]]}}<ref>[https://www.calfurry.ca/ Calfurry Official Website]. Retrieved July 10, 2024.</ref>
|url = https://www.calfurry.ca/
|status = Ongoing
|first = May 16-18, 2025
|final =
|organizer = [[Alberta Anthropomorphics Ltd]]
|charity = ''[https://www.furballforce.org Furball Force Animal Rescue]''
|resources = {{con resources}}
}}
{{Template:Calfurry}}
[[File:Calfurry-Convention-Mascot-Cow-Gary-Image-2024.jpg|right|thumb|225px|Mascot Cow Gary. Art by (???)]]
'''Calfurry''' is an annual, [[W:family-friendly|family-friendly]] Canadian [[furry convention]]. In the Canadian city of Calgary

==Overview ==

The first iteration of the Calfurry convention took place May 16-18, 2025 at the [https://www.glenmoreinn.com/ Glenmore Inn & Convention Centre] in [[W:Calgary, AB|southeastern Calgary]].<ref>[https://www.calfurry.ca/hotel Calfurry Hotel Information]. Retrieved August 10, 2024.</ref>

The organizer of the event is the '''Alberta Anthropomorphics Ltd''', while the [[staff]] of Calfurry is comprised of several veteran [[staff member]]s from many different [[convention]]s.<ref>[https://www.calfurry.ca/staff ''Calfurry Staff''] page on the Calfurry's website. Retrieved July 10, 2024.</ref>

==Mascot==

Calfurry 's [[mascot]] is a black and white [[W:Bull|bull]] dressed in [[W:Cowboy|cowboy]] attire named '''Cow Gary'''.

His name was chosen in a poll conducted by the convention on [[Twitter|X]] and is a play on words referencing both his [[bovine]] species and the city where the convention took place, '''Calgary'''.<ref>[https://x.com/CalfurryCanada/status/1808931067803664871 ''After countin' the votes real careful-like and checkin' 'em thrice, we're mighty pleased to introduce y'all to Cow Gary!''] post on Calfurry's official [[Twitter|X]] account. Posted July 4, 2024. Retrieved July 10, 2024.</ref>

==Typical programming==

* [[Vendors Marketplace]]
* [[Dance competition]]
* [[Cowtown Throwdown]]
* [[Dance parties]]
* [[Car show]]
* [[Closing ceremonies]]

==Staff==
=== Board of Directors===

* [[bcbreakaway]] - [[Convention Chair|Convention chairman]], [[Creative director]]
* [[Tiggs]] - [[Vice-chair]], [[Guest services director]]
* [[Slepnir]] - [[Chief technology officer]], [[Website]] and [[W:Audiovisual|A/V]] director
* [[Tizger]] - [[Director of entertainment]]
* [[Wolever]] - [[Chief financial officer]]
* [[Fallout Coyote]] - [[Director of operations]], [[Logistics]], and [[accessibility services]]
* [[SierraRacs]] - [[Director of merchandising]]

===Executive staff===

* [[Yoko]] - [[Vendor services director]]
* [[Zay]] - [[Staff director|Staff]] and [[volunteer services director]]

=== General staff===

* [[Adam Ott]] - [[Audio]]/[[Visual lighting team lead]]
* [[AwkwardBear]] - [[Registration]]/[[Youth Programming]]
* [[Cainen McGuffin]] - [[Creative team member]]
* [[Ixby Wuff]] - [[Adult programming manager]]
* [[Loosa]] - [[Programming assistant director]]
* [[Rostrum]] - [[Assistant IT manager]]
* [[Sonic_(person) | Sonic]] - Staff and Volunteer Services Assistant
* [[Vampy]] - Creative team member
* [[Xanny]] - [[Health and safety assistant]]<ref>[https://x.com/CalfurryCanada/status/1799501552874381652 "Xanny has volunteered at a few different conventions and expos and over the past year..."] on Calfurry's official X account. Posted June 8, 2024. Retrieved July 10, 2024.</ref>

==Guests of Honor==

* 2025 - (???)
* 2026 - TBA

== Themes ==

* 2025 - '''''Calfurry'''''
* 2026 - '''''Midway Mayhem'''''<ref>[https://www.calfurry.ca/#:~:text=Calfurry%202026%20%2D%20Midway%20Mayhem ''Calfurry 2026 - Midway Mayhem''] on Calfurry's official website. Posted May-June (?), 2025. Retrieved June 22, 2025.</ref>

== Charities ==

* 2025 - ''[https://www.furballforce.org Furball Force Animal Rescue]'' (Canadian $10,000)<ref>[https://www.calfurry.ca/#:~:text=Calfurry%20Charity%202025 ''A huge thank you to all our wonderful attendees who helped us raise $10,000 for Furball Force in 2025.''] on Calfurry's official website. Posted May-June (?), 2025. Retrieved June 22, 2025.</ref>
* 2026 - TBA (TBD)

== Attendance ==

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|-
! scope="col" | Convention year
! scope="col" | PreReg
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Attendance
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Artists
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Fursuiters
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Fursuit parade
! scope="col" | % +/-
! scope="col" | Notes
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2025
| (???)
| N/A
| 1,168<ref>[https://bsky.app/profile/calfurry.ca/post/3lpij6254es26 ''Thank you so much, critters.''] post on Calfurry's official [[BlueSky]] account. Dated May 18, 2025. Retrieved May 18, 2025.</ref>
| N/A
| (???)
| N/A
| (???)
| N/A
| 267<ref>[https://bsky.app/profile/calfurry.ca/post/3lr7w7ofov226 ''Thank you to the amazing 267 fursuiters...''] post on Calfurry's official [[BlueSky]] account. Posted June 9, 2025. Retrieved June 22, 2025.</ref>
| N/A
|
|-
! scope="row" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;" | 2026
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
| TBD
|
|}

==References==
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==External links==

* [https://twitter.com/CalfurryCanada Calfurry] on [[Twitter|X]]
* [https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:jimdwyslsqmqwqsa7oxujv75 Calfurry] on [[BlueSky]]
* [https://t.me/Calfurry Calfurry] on [[Telegram]] (official announcements)
* [https://www.instagram.com/calfurrycon/ Calfurry] on [[Instagram]]
* [https://discord.com/invite/U4GsbWjEgp Calfurry] on [[Discord]]

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