Pluralism

Pluralism is a condition where an individual spends part of their time imbued with magic and the other part of their time non-magical. This has been observed in those who have awoken to magical powers as well as those who have transformed into magical beings. Times are generally close to a 50/50 split between the two with the lowest recorded time being 10 hours one way and 14 hours the other.
Pluralism usually develops later in life, between 50 and 80 is the most common time. It currently seems to impact 1% of the population. It can create tremendous psychological strain on the individual as well as on family and friends. It can also create tremendous risk to the individual depending on their life circumstances.
One instance of such danger was a man who was a winger. His first incident of pluralism caught him in the air returning from work. He was returned to his human form and plummeted. Luckily he was within sight of an air patrol officer and was caught, but others have not been so lucky.
Currently the cause of Pluralism is unknown and there is no known treatment. Those who have this condition are considered disabled depending on the nature and severity of the switch. A magic user with the condition who works with spells that might endanger themselves or others can no longer practice. If, however, their magic would not create risk, such as a plant growth mage who encourages growth, they may continue their work.
Some individuals are lucky in that with enough time they can be confident in the timing of their pluralism, but for others it remains a random occurrence.
Those who suffer from pluralism do receive one boon though. During their magic time, their ability to use their powers appears to be great magnified. Research is still being done to understand how much their magical affinity increases and for how long.

Type

Magical