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Shapeshifting is the power to alter one's form and appearance. The ability to shapeshift seems to be one of the most common powers in all of magic, as it is used to blend into the world of mortals and to deceive other beings.

Overview[]

Many magical beings are shown to possess some ability at altering their physical forms. For the most part, this is in order to blend in with the human world. Most demons seem to possess a limited form of shapeshifting, allowing them to shift from their human form to a more demonic form. Some demons have the ability to affect their eyes, ranging from a change in color (mostly red or black) to completely distorting where the eyes should be. The demons known as Shapeshifters are a special class of demons which carry this ability at its full potential and can use it to completely take the form of other people. The demon, Hunter Caine, was capable of shapeshifting into anyone, although he required physical contact with his intended target first.

Limited Shapeshifting[]

Demonic Form[]

Many demons possess a limited form of shapeshifting to change from a human form to a demonic one. This only allows change between these two distinct forms. This form generally occurs when demons, who are able to suppress their power, call upon their full magical strength. Many users of this limited form use their human form to blend into human society and avoid detection. Some demonic beings may possess specific forms in which they take, such as Gorgons. The true form of Gorgons are women with green snake eyes, long fangs and claws, and snakes instead of their hair. Medusa, contrary to popular depiction, had only one snake at the top of her head.

Human Form[]

Certain magical beings are able to shift from their naturally animalistic forms into a more human appearance. For instance, all pixies possess a limited form of shapeshifting, allowing them to assume a human appearance. The true form of pixies are small glowing creatures with large transparent wings. They are like fast-flying balls of yellow light and glitter. Additionally, lamias are naturally snake-like in appearance, but are able to change into a human form. Mermen possess a mostly human appearance with fish-like traits and the tails of a fish. However, they are able to change their tails into a pair of human legs in order to be able to walk and move more freely.

Animal Shapeshifting[]

Some demonic beings have been shown to possess the ability to take the forms of various animals. Rat Demons are able to assume the form of a rat, while several carnals have been shown to possess a limited form of shapeshifting, allowing them to transform from their human form into a swarm of bees. This form can be used for offensive and transportive purposes. Additionally, other magical beings may be able to change from their naturally humanoid appearance and assume an animal-like form. For instance, lycanthropes are shapeshifters that presumably, as their name suggests, have the ability to take on the form of a wolf or a wolf-like creature. Also, the Unnamed Owl-Creature was able to shift freely between their owl form and human appearance.

Known Users[]

Original Power
Demons with Demonic Forms
Beings with Human Forms
Animal Shapeshifting
Through spells, artifacts, power stealing, etc.

Trivia[]

  • In some cases, the power of Empathic Mimicry may provide the user with limited shapeshifting capabilities, due to some magical powers stemming from the physical traits or characteristics of the being that possesses them. This seems to be particularly prominent in the hands. For instance, after Maggie Vera developed this power, whenever she mimicked certain powers, such as the claws of a Nekomata or the toxin secreting hands of a Loveland frog, her own hand would transform fully or partially to match the physical characteristic associated with that power.

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