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Shape-shifter

Shape-shifter

Shape-shifters, also known as Shifters, are a race of supernaturals with the power to morph into any creature they desire.

Overview

A shape-shifter's brain pattern changes when they shift.

A shape-shifter's ability to shape-shift is dependent on the individual's talent: certain shape-shifters may only have enough power to transform into smaller creatures, such as a bird or cat, though their powers could also advance over time. Half-blooded shifters are more limited by what they can transform into than pure-blooded shape-shifters. Their shifts are triggered by rage, which can be dangerous to those around them if not carefully handled.

Culture

Sophisticated shifters are forbidden from shifting in front of humans unless as a last resort.

Personality Traits Index

A shape-shifter is the person who always seems to find a way to fit in, regardless of the circumstances. Maybe he's the class clown who works hard to make others laugh. Or maybe he's the one who mimics the style of whatever group he's around.

Shape-shifters have lots of interests and, depending on the situation, they can easily blend into several different groups. While their talent of "fitting in" is a gift that not only serves them well but can benefit the people who quickly relate to them, it can often leave the shape-shifters feeling confused about where they really belong.

They are multi-talented individuals and things generally come easy for them. But on the inside, they may question who they really are and what is important to them. Often, they use their high voltage charm to cover up their insecurities and the feelings of having to transform themselves in order to be liked. Everyone loves a shape-shifter but deep down, they may wonder if they really know them.

What's more, most people sense a current of anger or rage in a shape-shifter, and they never want to see that side of the person.

Powers and Abilities

Note: Some shape-shifters can learn to feel other people's emotional shift. While not exactly the same as faes with empathic gifts, they can feel people's mood change, such as from fear to anger, from angst to relief, etc.

Weaknesses

Shape-shifters are ruled by emotions far stronger than humans, particularly anger. If provoked, they can lose control over their anger and fly into a rage which causes them to shift. This can pose a danger to those around them as they may be too blinded by anger to recompose themselves. However, a shifter can learn to control their anger and their powers.

A shifter is most vulnerable when they are in the middle of their shifting as they are open to attacks. Experienced shifters can use this knowledge to their advantage when facing another shifter.

While shape-shifters can take the form of many animals, their power doesn't allow them to shift into the opposite gender.

While shifters can heal from any injury when sustained in shifted form when they return to human form, they must do it while conscious. If the injuries are deadly, they can succumb to death if not shifted back to human form in time.

Notable shape-shifters

Hybrids

Notes