Some shapeshifters experience a state of bliss when nearing the completion of their transformation. Understandably, voluntary transformations tend to give the effect more so than forced situations. Despite this phenomenon having been documented for millennia, artwork rarely portrays the effect for subjects undergoing metamorphosis.

This particular shapeshifter is becoming a female Eastern Dragon, as indicated by the shape of her horns. Those who are lucky enough to be able to shift into such beautiful and powerful forms understandably tend to indulge in transformation more frequently than those whose forms are less valued by their society and culture. Shapeshifters who experience transformation bliss sometimes describe the feeling as heavenly, soothing, otherworldly, or sublime.

Some value their transformations so highly that they transform frequently just for the joy of it, rather than pragmatic purposes. Others choose to stay in their shifted forms as long as possible. The bliss and beauty of their forms may even convince some shapeshifters to stay shifted forever.