Suika no Bakemono Physiology

The power to use the abilities of a Suika no Bakemono. Variation of Yokai Physiology.
==Also Called==
*Melon Monster Physiology/Mimicry
*Suika no Bakemono Mimicry
==Capabilities==
The user either is or can transform into a Suika no Bakemono (Melon Monster), a type of plant-based Yokai said to be born from melon patches and other forms of fruit/vegetable gardens that takes the form of a samurai with a melon for a head, most commonly a watermelon but muskmelon (dew melon and cantaloupe), zucchini and even tomato-headed specimens have been documented, the term “melon” referring to any seed-bearing fruit/vegetable in this context.
Although relatively obscure, these Yokai became widely known throughout Edo period Japan after it was depicted in a series of Yokai illustrations by renowned Japanese poet and painter Yosa Buson, who heard tales of the Suika no Bakemono during his travels in the Yamashiro providence where sightings of this Yokai were said to have first taken place.
==Applications==
*Dermal Armor; thanks to rind
*Edible Body
*Enhanced Swordsmanship
*Fruit & Vegetable Mimicry
*Juice Generation
*Trait:Object Head
*Seed Generation
==Associations==
*Cryptid Physiology
*Food Monster Physiology
*Fruit/Vegetable Manipulation
*Jack O'Lantern Mimicry
*Plant Monster Physiology
*Archetype:Plant Person
*Archetype:Samurai
*Yokai Physiology
==Limitations==
*User’s head/body may be edible
*Mold Manipulation/Rot Inducement
*Users of Insect Physiology
==Known Users==
*Suika no Bakemono (Japanese/Yokai Folklore)
Category:Youkai Physiology
Category:Powers
Category:Food-Based powers
Category:Mimicry
Category:Power with one user