Shifters

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Very little is known about their origins but shifters have been around almost as long as Were's, if not even longer. Their talents in disguise and deception has been the main reason for the species survival and through out the centuries Shifters have been the ones to secretly and successfully influence the worlds decisions and events to their own liking.


Most Shifters are loners. Shapeshifter's aren't commonly known to form packs and preferably don't since they are in 'hiding' from the Werewolves. Even before the Werewolves started to threaten their existence many centuries ago Shifters are known to be natural rogues. However there have been instances to where a group or pack was formed but it is rare.

In the long history of Shapeshifters, there have been treaties created between Magi and Shapeshifters. No one knows when this began but it is still a tradition to certain Shifters and Magi to hold a agreement between the two, though not many rogue Shifters know of this tradition. Every agreement is different but they all share a common principal. The Magi offers protection to the Shifter and the Shifter uses their ability to help the Magi. Though nowadays this isn't as common anymore, most Shifters who create a treaty with a Magi hold their agreement until death. In some cases the family of the deceased Shifter will continue the treaty with the Magi and the Magi's family and carry it on down each generation. This is more prominent in Harper Valley, New York than any other city/state due to the high population of Magi in it's early years.


Born in the form of a Human those with the Shifter gene soon learn how to control the forms their body takes. They can shift between animals and humans. They also have the ability to change their outward appearance slightly whether it be a change of eye color, hair color, or even facial structure.

No matter the form they take a Shifter always has a mark on their body that is always there and always transfer over to their other forms. Whether it be a birthmark, a mole, a scar, and in some rare cases that a Shifter would have one, even a tattoo.

Shifters have a unique scent that only those with a superior sense of smell can pick up on, namely Vampires and Werewolves, but one must already know the scent to recognize it as a Shifter.


Though Shifters can take on the form of any animal most have a preferred one they use most of the time such as cats, dogs, birds, or horses. No matter what animal they take they gain that animals skills and abilities, for example if a cat then they are able to climb tree's easily and can see in the dark or for birds they become skilled flyers.


Even in Human form Shifters have heightened senses and quick speed, and while in animal form have the ability to mimic the abilities of any animal they take on.

Shifters are also very good at sensing approaching danger, whether it be a certain scent that makes them uneasy or a gut feeling that consumes them.

Unlike Werewolves Shifters are able to fully control their shifts and are completely aware of their surroundings and actions while in animal form. They can shift at will and aren't susceptible to changing because of a strong emotion or urge, though to most shifting can become extremely addicting.


Most Shifters are able to change small parts of their appearance around their toddler years, changing their eye or hair color. The more the Shifter changes, the more comfortable and easier it gets for them.

Although changing small features such as skin tone and eyes is easy, it is harder for a Shifter to 'mimic' another person completely unless skillful enough. The Shifter would have to start changing into smaller animals and rodents, before moving onto bigger ones, and then eventually to people. This takes years of practice and a concentration for the Shifter to master their ability.


The only known way to acquire shifting abilities is to be born with it, from either their parents or grandparents as it sometimes skips generations.