Concept / Fantastical being
Fantastical being
A visual subject depicted as an imagined being that does not fit real biological classification
A visual subject depicted as an imagined being that does not fit real biological classification.
A plain paper model
The standard boy comparison motif is identified as a real person and cannot compare an imagined being subject. It is replaced with a neutral inanimate figure without identifying external features that does not pre-stage fantasy.
Both languages share the English example images. Japanese prompts are the recorded translations.
A phrase to start with
Directs the subject toward an imagined being that does not fit real biological classification.
Appearance and effects
A single imagined subject not identified as a real biological being is visible in the image.
Visual traits
- imagined subject
- form outside real biological classification
- unspecified kind of being
Expected changes
- An imagined subject not identified as a real biological being is more likely to appear
Five examples
1 — A plain wooden mannequin
The standard dog comparison motif is identified as a real biological being and cannot compare an imagined being subject. It is replaced with a neutral inanimate figure without identifying external features that does not pre-stage fantasy.
a plain wooden mannequin in an open area with no clothing, cultural symbols, action, or identifying external features
- a plain wooden mannequin without identifying external features
- an open area
2 — A plain clay figure
The standard cat comparison motif is identified as a real biological being and cannot compare an imagined being subject. It is replaced with a neutral inanimate figure without identifying external features that does not pre-stage fantasy.
a plain clay figure in a bright setting with no clothing, cultural symbols, action, or identifying external features
- a plain clay figure without identifying external features
- a bright setting
3 — A plain paper model
The standard boy comparison motif is identified as a real person and cannot compare an imagined being subject. It is replaced with a neutral inanimate figure without identifying external features that does not pre-stage fantasy.
a plain paper model on level ground with no clothing, cultural symbols, action, or identifying external features
- a plain paper model without identifying external features
- level ground
4 — A plain ceramic figure
The standard unoccupied-room comparison motif has no subject to compare an imagined being category, so it is replaced with a composition containing a neutral inanimate figure without identifying external features that does not pre-stage fantasy.
a plain ceramic figure in a quiet plain space with no clothing, cultural symbols, action, or identifying external features
- a plain ceramic figure without identifying external features
- a quiet plain space
5 — A plain cardboard model
The standard valley-landscape comparison motif has no subject to compare an imagined being category, so it is replaced with a composition containing a neutral inanimate figure without identifying external features that does not pre-stage fantasy.
a plain cardboard model against a plain background with no clothing, cultural symbols, action, or identifying external features
- a plain cardboard model without identifying external features
- a plain background
Meaning and scope
Definition
A fantastical being is a visual subject depicted as an imagined being that does not fit real biological classification. It does not determine magical abilities, morality, cultural mythology, species, personality, clothing, fear, or realism.
In more detail
It concerns an imagined subject category not identified as a real biological being. A being belonging to a specific story, mythology, religion, or culture, including a sacred being from a living culture, is not inferred or generalized from this broad category alone.
Includes
- A subject depicted as an imagined being that does not fit real biological classification
Excludes
- Magical abilities, morality, cultural mythology, species, personality, clothing, fear, or realism
- A real biological being, a being belonging to a specific story, religion, or culture, or generalization of a sacred being from a living culture
What this does not imply
- Magical abilities, morality, cultural mythology, species, personality, clothing, fear, or realism
Variability
Form, number, pose, action, setting, and degree of realism can be adjusted separately.
Usage and adjustments
Usage
- Specify only an imagined subject category that is not a real biological being
Distinguish similar expressions
- Specify cultural or religious context, abilities, personality, or clothing separately and with support only when needed
Typical uses
- Place an imagined subject that does not fit real biological classification in a scene
Possible failure modes
- It reads as a real animal or person, is fixed to a specific cultural mythology or religious being, or adds powers or fear without support
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