Shapeshifters

Shapeshifters are characters possessing the innate biological or magical ability to alter their physical form, often transitioning between human and animal states. This tag encompasses a wide range of beings, including lycanthropes, mythical beasts, and fluid entities that can mimic other individuals or objects. Stories featuring this trope frequently explore themes of dual identity, primal instincts, and the societal structures of hidden non-human communities.