Editing Natural souls (section)

== Shifting ==
{{KarteriaQuote|'''The Temporary Transformation'''

'''(... the more fearsome and monstrous form)'''

Patho-Gen will tell all new Augmented arrivals that their ability to fully transform should be available... now! Yes! Immediately, characters will find that once they tune into the Augmenter implanted in the most vital part of their body, they can tap into the neighboring soul that resides within their body. This is called '''Shifting.''' Shifting is exactly what Patho-Gen wants from Augmented characters, because it gives them those incredible powers!

'''Characters will have a fully bestial figure that they can Shift into at will.''' This form will be monstrous and exhibit the formidable nature of their soul type. For example, one who bears a Cephalopoda-type soul may have many tentacles, slick skin, suckers, an enlarged cranium, the whole kit and kaboodle. Likewise, a Glire-type soul will have their ears, strong legs, sturdy and sharp claws, long teeth, fur... '''This is where Augmented characters are the most monstrous they can look.''' These will be forms that are even more intense than their final, developed corruption (see more about that below), and will gradually drain the user's energy.

Shifting will be mildly uncomfortable for character to engage, and might take some practice at first. But it may feel comfortably intuitive for others who are capable of focusing inward. At first it may be easier to perform a "Half-Shift," where only some of the most monstrous features are engaged, such as a bulky limb with dangerous claws. '''Within two months, characters will be fully capable of harnessing their Shifting abilities. And sometimes, these forms might accidentally be Shifted into during intense emotional outbursts.'''

'''Shifted forms are where ALL of a character's most monstrous traits should be activated.''' They appear most fearsome when Shifted, and are strongest when they're Shifted too. And not only that, but their most '''primal, animal senses will be strongest—and most difficult to ignore.''' With practice, the Augmented will be capable of great things. Two souls are better than one, in this world. And who knows? This is only the beginning.|https://alogos.dreamwidth.org/2153.html}}