Violet Eyes in the Night Files: Shifters by Tigerstar82, literature
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Violet Eyes in the Night Files: Shifters
Name: Shifter
Latin name: Homo sapiens animalis
Height: Similar to humans, but overall taller
Weight: Varies depending on species, but overall larger than humans
Home: Americas, Eurasia, Asia, Africa
Lifespan: average 80-100 years. Lifespan is measured by taking the average to high end human lifespan and then adding the maximum lifespan of the animal the shifter takes the form of.
Diet: Omnivorous to Carnivorous, varies with species
Information: A unique subspecies of human, shifters are known for their ability to shapeshift into a particular animal species as a means of defense against enemies. Many shifters prefer to live in more rural areas or areas that are isolated from humans, though city swelling shifters are not unheard of as long as they can keep their animal side concealed. They are behind the legends of werecreatures, alongside the animal they can turn into. All shifters have a marking on their body which can give away their identity to only the most experienced hunters