Shapeshifter is a kind of generic term for several types of races that have the ability to morph their bodies into another form. All of the races here are considered shapeshifters. However each one is slightly unique in their abilities. Shapeshifting that happens due to a deity, spirit etc would be governed by the appropriate guild and rank. (mage/duid/shaman)
It takes a lot of energy and effort to shapeshift, it can be exhausting. Because of this changing several times a day is highly unlikely, and could even cause death. It would never happen several times simultaneously. Due to the concentration required it could never happen in the midst of combat.
Do not shift in front of people, it is awkward and confusing for people.
A shapeshifter cannot "mix" several races into one...wearing the horns of a dragon, with a cat tail, and a satyrs legs. It just cannot happen. They cannot also look exactly like another person. They cannot assume the special racial power of that race.
It takes a lot of energy and effort to shapeshift, it can be exhausting. Because of this changing several times a day is highly unlikely, and could even cause death. It would never happen several times simultaneously. Due to the concentration required it could never happen in the midst of combat.
Do not shift in front of people, it is awkward and confusing for people.
A shapeshifter cannot "mix" several races into one...wearing the horns of a dragon, with a cat tail, and a satyrs legs. It just cannot happen. They cannot also look exactly like another person. They cannot assume the special racial power of that race.
Meter Race Name: Shapeshifter
Race of gaunt humanoids with the ability to take on the shape of any animal(up to 4) no more than twice their size or an eighth of their mass.
Rules for Shapeshifters:
Rules for Shapeshifters:
- Can shift into a maximum of 4 animals. However there must be a legitimate RP reason for the change.
- Can turn into animals and use beast claws in animal form.
- Keep your meter on shapeshifter regardless of race you shift to.
- There is no time limit to how long you can hold a shift.
- Can turn into flying animals.
- Do not shift in front other people.
- Shifting is exhausting and would not be done several times consecutively.
DO NOTS
- Cannot shift into magical beasts. (No dragons, unicorns, gryphons, sphinx etc)
- Cannot shift into ethereal or spiritual beings (No fae, sprites, pixies, angels, lycan, demons)
- Cannot shift into any other hominid race other than their initial root form.
- Does not gain any other bestial benefits of that race (such as sight or smell) other than flight (if avian) or claws.
Meter Race Name: Changeling
Race of gaunt humanoids with the ability to take on the shape of any other hominid no more than twice their size or an eighth of their mass. (a changeling can not achieve a perfect imitation of another character. It will always be somewhat flawed.)
Rules for Changelings:
Rules for Changelings:
- Can shift into 4 other hominid races. However there must be a legitimate RP reason for the change.
- May only shift into hominoid races.
- Keep your meter on changeling regardless of race you shift to.
- There is no time limit to how long you can hold a shift.
- Cannot turn into flying races.
- Do not shift in front other people.
- Shifting is exhausting and would not be done several times consecutively.
DO NOTS
- Cannot shift into non corporeal races. (No ghosts, elementals, spirits etc.)
- Cannot shift into undead races. (No vampires, lichs, zombies etc)
- Cannot shift into magical beasts. (No dragons, unicorns, gryphons, sphinx etc)
- Cannot shift into spiritual beings (No angels, devils or demons)
- Cannot shift into any type of animal.
Meter Race Name: Gaian
A Race of Fae shapeshifters whose Natural Form is a Will'o'wisp. A Ball of Light. They inhabit sylvan areas and can shapeshift into any Fae creature no larger than twice their size or 1/8th their mass.
Rules for Gaians:
Rules for Gaians:
- Can shift into 4 other nature-based races (fae, dryads, elves, etc.). However there must be a legitimate RP reason for the change.
- Can turn into animals and use beast claws in animal form.
- Wear Gaian on meter regardless of races shifted to.
- There is no time limit to how long you can hold a shift.
- Can use Dazzle or Dark Orb racial power.
DO NOTS
- Cannot shift into non corporeal races. (No ghosts, elementals, spirits etc.)
- Cannot shift into undead races. (No vampires, lichs, zombies etc)
- Cannot shift into magical beasts. (No dragons, unicorns, gryphons, sphinx etc)
- Cannot shift into spiritual beings (No angels or demons)
Ancient Shapeshifters
Ancient Shapeshifters gain the ability to be free of the limitations of many other shapeshifters. When they shift, they fully become the race they shift into, gaining its racial abilities. Age is determined not by RP and dictation but by how long a player has been in roleplaying in a GA realm as a registered Shapeshifter. 4 years minimum registered as a shapeshifter (with shapeshifter regent) within a GA realm is required to be recognized as an Ancient. They must also have a reputation for avoiding drama and following rules.
Rules for Ancient Shapeshifters:
Rules for Ancient Shapeshifters:
- Can shift into any living race on the meter. However there must be a legitimate RP reason for the change.
- Gains racial abilities of that race. (Use responsibly)
- Meter race based upon form taken
- There is no time limit to how long you can hold a shift.
- Can turn into flying races.
- Do not shift in front other people.
- Shifting is exhausting and would not be done several times consecutively.
DO NOTS
- Cannot shift into undead races unless undead. (No vampires, lichs, zombies etc)
- Cannot shift into spiritual beings (No angels, devils or demons)
- Cannot shift into non corporeal races. (No ghosts, elementals, spirits etc.)