Hengoyokai

Origins
Shapeshifters are not really humans. They are actually spirits who came to Ningen-do, willingly or by accident, from other reality realms. Due to their connection to their realm of origin (Meido, Toshigoku, Gaki-do or Yomi, for instance), these spirits can in some way control their shape and appearance. This said, the Phoenix Shugenjas have designed a ritual to sever this connection and make them fully human.

Shapeshifter School
Shapeshifters are not humans who learned to change their form, and so there is no actual Shapeshifter School as such. What is called "Shapeshifter School" covers all abilities and powers that spirits can draw upon when present in Ningen-do and connected to their realm of origin.

Common Points

 * 1) All Shapeshifters have two forms, one fixed human form and one natural animal form. They can change form at least once a day. Any change after the first one during the same day is more difficult than the precedent.


 * 1) All Shapeshifters have at least one Taboo. These are disadvantages specifically linked to their spiritual nature.


 * 1) No Shapeshifter can draw on his Void to bend reality as humans do.


 * 1) Shapeshifters have obviously no Ancesters or Family.


 * 1) All Shapeshifters are more resistant to mind control spells than humans (unless the spell is casted by another spirit).


 * 1) All Shapeshifters can detect point of passage to their realm of origin.


 * 1) When in their animal form, all Shapeshifters have the normal abilities and natural weapons of the said animal, but they are also superior to a normal animal of this sort.