> Some worshippers of Odayla and Yinkin can transform into Bears and
> Cats. If you are thinking about turning into a wolf, then Vampires can
> do that as well as (IIRC) the Hidden Kings of the Vingkotlings.
>
> I'm sure there are examples of shapeshifters in other cultures.
Peter is absolutely right. If you want to have shapeshifters, that description applies to lots and lots of things other than Hsunchen. The Orlanthi have shapeshifting traditions, as do many other cultures.
Jeff