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| ⚫ | '''Polymorphism''' is a rare [[magic]]al ability that few [[mage]]s possess, with [[Philippa Eilhart]] being one of the few known who was capable of it. She could transform herself into a large grey owl at will, and did so in early {{Year|year=1267|canon=yes}}, in [[Oxenfurt]], when she, [[Geralt of Rivia|Geralt]], [[Shani]], and [[Dandelion]] had a run in with some of the less friendly residents.<ref name="boe">{{BoE}}</ref> |
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| − | |User = [[Mage]]s<br>[[Doppler]]s<br>[[Golden dragon]]s<br>[[Higher Vampire]]s<br>[[Bruxa]]e<br>[[Alp]]s<br>[[Crones]] |
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| − | A tome was also written, titled "[[Polymorphy]]", that briefly describes the power.<ref>{{Tw3}}</ref> |
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| + | For mages, generally the only way to learn this ability is through years of serious magical study.<ref name="tw3book">{{Tw3}}: [[Polymorphy]]</ref> However, humanoids aren't the only ones capable of polymorphy: it's been observed that [[golden dragon]]s, like [[Villentretenmerth]], have the innate ability to do so, taking on any form.<ref>{{Tw2}}</ref> The offspring of a golden dragon also inherit this ability, but generally they're far more limited, such as Villentretenmerth's daughter, [[Saesenthessis]], only being able to take on a human form due to [[Myrgtabrakke|her mother]] being a non-golden [[dragon]]. |
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| − | Mages are not the only group who can polymorph, several species are capable of doing so naturally. Dopplers do so naturally, and can assume any form they want. |
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| + | While it's also been observed that higher grades of [[vampire]]s, like [[bruxa]]e and [[alp]]s, can also take on a humanoid form, it's unclear if this is polymorphism or a different ability due to the lack of research on vampires.<ref name="tw3book"/> |
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| − | Golden dragons can also polymorph innately into any form they desire: most notably the dragon [[Villentretenmerth]], who notably took the form of Borch Three Jackdaws as a human. Some dragons also can polymorph, although at a limited capability, if said dragon is cross-bred with a golden dragon: Villentretenmerth's offspring, Saesenthessis can also polymorph, but to one human form, known as Saskia. |
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| − | Higher grades of vampire can also polymorph: some Bruxa and Alp can assume a humanoid form to conceal their natural form; although more intelligent Bruxae, alongside Higher Vampires can maintain polymorphy in a longer state and can easily blend in with society. |
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| + | *While there are others (like [[doppler]]s, [[higher vampire]]s, the [[Crones]], etc.) that can also change forms, it's never noted if this is polymorphism or a different metamorphosis ability, akin to why [[therianthrope]]s and [[antherion]]s are likewise not considered polymorphs. For example, in their journal entry, the Crones are said to use magical elixirs to take on their human forms. |
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Latest revision as of 00:21, 1 March 2024
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This article is about the magical ability. For the book in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, see Polymorphy. |
Polymorphism is a rare magical ability that few mages possess, with Philippa Eilhart being one of the few known who was capable of it. She could transform herself into a large grey owl at will, and did so in early 1267, in Oxenfurt, when she, Geralt, Shani, and Dandelion had a run in with some of the less friendly residents.[1]
Characteristics
For mages, generally the only way to learn this ability is through years of serious magical study.[2] However, humanoids aren't the only ones capable of polymorphy: it's been observed that golden dragons, like Villentretenmerth, have the innate ability to do so, taking on any form.[3] The offspring of a golden dragon also inherit this ability, but generally they're far more limited, such as Villentretenmerth's daughter, Saesenthessis, only being able to take on a human form due to her mother being a non-golden dragon.
While it's also been observed that higher grades of vampires, like bruxae and alps, can also take on a humanoid form, it's unclear if this is polymorphism or a different ability due to the lack of research on vampires.[2]
Notes
- While there are others (like dopplers, higher vampires, the Crones, etc.) that can also change forms, it's never noted if this is polymorphism or a different metamorphosis ability, akin to why therianthropes and antherions are likewise not considered polymorphs. For example, in their journal entry, the Crones are said to use magical elixirs to take on their human forms.