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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Vaeron" data-source="post: 4168429" data-attributes="member: 3956">There are even more contemporary examples than Willow, King Arthur, and the Odyssey.  Even in the Harry Potter-verse, wizards can't just turn into whatever they want.  Only a select few wizards can change shape, and the potential for abuse is so great that these individuals must be licensed.  And these individuals, without exception, can turn themselves into only one specific type of animal.  Turning mice into teacups is a specific spell, and I'm sure there are other examples that someone more versed in HP could touch on than I can.I guess the point being - wizards being able to shift endlessly through forms is something seen mostly in videogame boss encounters, and not something seen much in actual fiction.  There are always monsters that can do it, of course, but it appears as an aberrant power and not something wizards of any level are much able to accomplish.As a complete aside, I'm very happy 4e is moving wizards into a more traditional spellcasting role...  That memorization system limited power somewhat, leaving magic mighty and mysterious, but crippled pre-5th level play for many wizards.</blockquote>