What Exactly is Metamorphosis?

Merriweather

When a Druid uses Metamorphosis abilities, are they physically transforming back and forth? Are they being possessed?

When looking at someone in Jaguar form, what would I see?

Jeslyn

It's weird, but I think they take on the spirit of the animal. At least that is from my experience as a druid. However, when I see 'flap their wings' for flying I question myself.

Sarathai

They take on the spirit of the animal and bond it to their soul. They don't actually transform, but there is some sort of almost-visible spiritual overlay of the animal you're morphed to. The entry and exit messages you get as a result are the result of that.

You also notice it with several abilities and the description provided. For example, the Track ability involve beating "near-invisible wings" while the transformation process itself involves a corona of blinding light surrounding you while your soul is transformed by metamorphosis.

I'll see if I can grab a few of the messages in a bit.

Krypton

This is what Metamorphosis looks like:



Artwork title: "Hoist"
Artist: Gnaash
Description: "The Rajamalan Moragaine, overlapped with the spirit of the wyvern, sinks her talons into the back of the silver dragon Shiro and hoists him up into the skies over the Shamtota Hills."

Sena

There are more depictions in the artisanals too, like here and here.

Merriweather

I didn't even think of using the artisnals. Very helpful for visualizing the morphs. Thanks, everyone!

Lyrin

Wow, that sentinel one by Sothantos is awesome.

Blujixapug

Go watch the Vixen animated series! (6 episodes, 5 min each, free to watch on CW Seed if you're in the US.) Metamorphosis is her powers, minus the Tantu Totem part.

Aepas

just don't make the same mistake I did when I was new and RP talking in animal forms. People just plaugh at you.

Atomus

I would call that ridiculous but in a world where a cat man riding an ant stares angrily at a bug poking someone with a rapier while singing at them, anything is possible.