Not exactly. Anyone who was previously with the Coven all were snatched from different realities. Like Astoria did to all of you. [He turns to face Prompto with his body at an angle so he can keep an eye on the race.]

It just means we have a little more experience with our magic granted by a witch. ...some of us. I'm Shiro, one of the Circle's shapeshifters. [Shiro offers his left hand and pauses, adding thoughtfully.]

Maybe the only shapeshifter. And yes I got to ride Geir. Two ways. He carried me in his claws once. That was before I had a handle on my own flying.