Mortification

Mortification, says Webster's Online Dictionary, is the process to destroy the strength, vitality, or functioning of 

or to subject to severe and vexing embarrassment on.

Mortification in Skorpeon's philosophy, is when a Magyk being experiences an event that leaves them in such a state, that they are affectec physically, mentally, and socially.

The most common of mortification, is when someone dies, and when someone close to them experiences it, their fur may change color, as in [[Miles RyDer]'s case.

Another form is when someone commits "Social Suicide", their overall appearance and mood will change drastically, as in Krystal's case.