One way to explain this deviation in magical abilities is to introduce the concept of magical mutations or magical anomalies. These mutations could be caused by various factors such as exposure to a powerful magical artifact, a rare genetic trait, or a consequence of a magical accident.
For example, the mimic shifter could be a result of a rare genetic mutation that allows them to mimic the appearance of other beings. Alternatively, they could have been exposed to a powerful magical artifact that granted them this ability. This mutation could cause them to be ostracized from their shifter community, leading them to become a loner or even an antagonist in the story.
Similarly, the group of fairies with expanded magical abilities could be a result of a magical accident or exposure to a powerful magical source. This mutation could cause them to be seen as outcasts by other fairies who possess only plant-related magic. They could be hunted by other fairies, leading them to band together and form their own group. Alternatively, they could be sought after by those who seek to exploit their expanded abilities for their own gain.
In terms of what this occurrence could cause or what you could do with it, there are several possibilities. The emergence of mutated magical abilities could lead to conflicts within the magical community, causing a divide between those with "normal" magical abilities and those with mutated ones. This could result in discrimination, persecution, or even all-out war.
Alternatively, the mutated magical abilities could lead to new discoveries and advancements in magic. For example, the mimic shifter's ability could be used to spy on enemies or to infiltrate enemy territory in ways previously not thought possible. The fairies whose magic only works on plants might also be very interested in what differences there are between themselves and the fairies that can heal everything…
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