Shapeshifting

Hunter shapeshifting between himself and a waitress

**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.

### Pixie Form

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.

### 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. Also, certain magical beings, such as lamias and mermen, are able to shift from their natural animalistic forms into a more human appearance. Lamias, for example, are naturally snake-like in appearance, but are able to change into a human form.

## Known Users

Original Power
* Shapeshifters
	+ Hunter Caine
* Imposter Demons
	+ Pseudo-Marisol
* Doppelgänger
* Lycanthropes

Demons with Demonic Forms
* Taydeus
* Harbinger of Hell
* Cicada Demons
* Demon Dogs
* Caine Family
	+ Alastor
	+ Parker Caine (formerly)
	+ Abigael Jameson-Caine
* Gorgons
	+ Medusa
* Macy Vaughn (change eye color only)
* Godric (change eye color only)

Pixie Form
* Pixies
	+ Chloe

Animal Shapeshifting
* Rat Demons (take the form of a rat)
	+ First Rat Demon
	+ Second Rat Demon
	+ Third Rat Demon (off-screen)
* Mermen
	+ Arnold
* Several Carnals
	+ Alfie (take the form of swarming bees and change eye color)
	+ Lee (take the form of swarming bees and change eye color)
* Lamias (take the form of a huge snakes)
	+ Unnamed Lamia
* Loveland Frogs (through their hands)
	+ Unnamed Loveland Frog
* Unnamed Owl-Creature

Through spells, artifacts, power stealing, etc.
* Mel Vera (through Mutatio)
* Maggie Vera (through Empathic Mimicry)

## Gallery

* Original Power
* Demonic Form
* Pixie Form
* Animal Shapeshifting

Impersonation SpellSupercharged Glamour Powder

Demon Dog

True form of pixie

## See Also

* Impersonation Spell
* Mutatio
* Supercharged Glamour Powder
* Transmutation