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Shapeshifting and transformation are the ability to completely change one's body from one form to another, usually by magic or [[Applied Phlebotinum]]. Common in [[Speculative Fiction]], and folklore and myths are replete with tales of princes transformed into frogs, gods turning themselves into animals, and so on. Several of these tropes are [[Older Than Feudalism]].
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* '''Shapeshifting''': A character can transform their own body as a special power or ability. Obviously enough, they are called [[Voluntary Shapeshifting|shapeshifters]], and often ply their powers for fun and profit (whether good or evil), or simply to trick or play practical jokes on normal folks.
* '''Transformation''': An otherwise non-shapeshifting character has a transformation cast upon them from an outside source (again, usually by magic or [[Applied Phlebotinum]]). This is typically [[Played for Drama]]; it may be part of a character's backstory, or even form the central conflict within the work. [[Curse
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