Druid ShapeShift

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===Shape Shift===
Domain:	Shape Shifting
Available:	Beastmaster(1) Druid(1) Mer(1)
Allows:	Shapeshifting
UseCost:	Mana (51)
Quality:	Sometimes Beneficial
Targets:	Caster only
Range:	Touch, or not applicable
Commands:	SHAPESHIFT
Usage:	SHAPESHIFT (FORM)
Examples:	shapeshift shapeshift list shapeshift cub
Description:	Throughout his or her life, a Druid will have a particular creature which he or she may change to and from at will. By entering into this chant in any shape, the druid may change to their special animal form. The animal form will progress as the Druid gains in levels. Entering the command again allows the druid to revert to human form. A higher level druid may optionally specify a lower version of their form to assume that. Use shapeshift list to see all available forms.

Shapeshift Forms

Below is a listing of the various forms each type of druid may change into. The Relative Level is how many levels above qualifying level you need to get this form. Note for beastmasters, if you are getting your second or third totem, your qualifying level is the level you get that totem at.

Racial Category	Race	Benefit	Relative Level
Bird	Robin		1
Bird	Owl		6
Bird	Hawk		12
Bird	Eagle		18
Bird	Harpy		24
Bovine	Cow (Calf)		1
Bovine	Cow		6
Bovine	Buffalo		12
Bovine	Bull		18
Bovine	Minotaur		24
Canine	Puppy		1
Canine	Dog		6
Canine	Wolf		12
Canine	Dire Wolf		18
Canine	WereWolf		24
Feline	Kitten		1
Feline	Cat		6
Feline	Puma		12
Feline	Lion		18
Feline	Manticore		24
Fish	Clown Fish		1
Fish	Angelfish		6
Fish	Swordfish		12
Fish	Shark		18
Fish	Merfolk		24
Insect	Grasshopper		1
Insect	Millipede		6
Insect	Tarantula		12
Insect	Scarab		18
Insect	Man-Scorpion		24
Primate	Monkey		1
Primate	Chimp		6
Primate	Ape		12
Primate	Gorilla		18
Primate	Sasquatch		24
Rodent	Rat		1
Rodent	Beaver		6
Rodent	Porcupine		12
Rodent	Dire Rat		18
Rodent	WereBat		24
Sea Mammal	Seal		1
Sea Mammal	Walrus		6
Sea Mammal	Dolphin		12
Sea Mammal	Whale		18
Sea Mammal	Selkie		24
Snake	Garden Snake		1
Snake	Snake		6
Snake	Python		12
Snake	Cobra		18
Snake	Naga		24
Ursine	Cub		1
Ursine	Black Bear		6
Ursine	Grizzly Bear		12
Ursine	Polar Bear		18
Ursine	WereBear		24

Combat Bonuses

Each form provides some additional combat bonuses, which increase with level. A relative scale is provide below. High is better than Good, Good is better than Improved, and Improved is better than Base. Base is the same as your normal form.

Racial Category	Attack	Damage	Armor	Combat Speed
Bird	Slightly Improved	Very High	Extremely Improved	Base
Bovine	Very Good	Very High	Slightly Improved	Base
Canine	Very High	Extremely Good	Very Improved	Base
Feline	Very High	Good	Extremely Improved	Base
Fish	Improved	Very Improved	Extremely Improved	Very High
Insect	Very Good	Good	Very High	Improved
Primate	Very High	Extremely Good	Slightly Improved	Base
Rodent	Very Good	Very Improved	Very High	Slightly Imrpoved
Sea Mammal	Very High	Extremely Improved	Improved	Slightly Improved
Snake	Improved	Very Improved	Very High	Base
Ursine	Extremely High	Good	Improved	Base

Notes

• You may need to change your language after shapeshifting out of an animal form for others to understand you.