Water Hag Physiology

The power to use the abilities of a Water Hag, Variation of Hag Physiology.
==Also Called==
*Sea Witch Physiology
*Water Witch Physiology
*Sea Hag Physiology
*River Hag Physiology
*River Witch Physiology
*Swamp Witch Physiology
*Swamp Hag Physiology
==Capabilities==
Users of this power can take on the traits of Water Hags or are one, a Water Hag is a type of legendary creature from multiple world folklores and fantasy, like all hags they are similar to witches but are considered spirits of nature rather than evil-minded mortals (though as time progressed the two inevitably became mixed, much as many ancient gods and fairies became demons under the rule of the early church). A Water Hag has control over a region of water, often dangerous or remote areas such as certain parts of the ocean, rivers or streams and acted as a warning not to stray too near such hazardous areas. A classic example of such a spirit is Jenny Greentooth, who was envisioned as a monstrous witch who would inhabit streams and rivers, especially those prone to having dangerous weeds and debris, which could easily snag unwary children - as such Jenny was imagined to have long arms with deadly claws by which she would drag children into the water and drown them, much as weeds would do.. this is an example of how the Water Hag, like many bogeymen, was as much a symbol of real-world dangers as a creature.. often embodying the darker side of water (which while vital for human life was also one of the main reasons of human death when not treated with due respect).
==Applications==
===All===
*Dark Arts
*Water Manipulation
*Water Magic
*Weather Magic
*Monster Manipulation; limited to monsters of the ocean, rivers, swampland or streams.
*Curse Manipulation
*Shapeshifting
*Supernatural Ugliness; in their true forms most hags are supernaturally ugly, Water Hags are no exception.
*Peak Human Beauty/Supernatural; when in disguise they may be beautiful maidens or the idealized form of whoever they seek to trick.
*Siren Song
*Drowning
*Water Mimicry
*Dimensional Travel
*Plant Magic; limited to the weeds and plants found in rivers, streams, swamps or the ocean.
*Aquatic Life Lordship; for the most powerful of hags.
===Sea Hags===
* Ocean Magic
* Ocean Embodiment; sea hags embody the darker and more dangerous parts of the ocean.
* Sea Monster Manipulation
===Swamp Hags===
*Swamp Mimicry
*Wetland Magic
==Associations==
*Hag Physiology
**Groac'h Physiology
*Sea Monster Physiology
*Archetype:Oceanic Deity
*Archetype:River Deity
== Limitations ==
* Due to being elemental creatures linked to water they must reside near bodies of water and can not venture far, they may even be connected in some manner to the river, stream or ocean they haunt - meaning they may die if it is somehow destroyed or damaged.
* Despite their remarkable powers they are significantly below true water deities or transcendent spirits.
==Known Users==
*The Sea Hag (Charmed)
*Jenny Greenteeth (English Folklore)
*Nelly Longarms (English Folklore)
*Peg Powler (English Folklore)
*Sea Hag (Popeye)
*Ursula (Disney's Little Mermaid)
*Sea Witch (Hans Christian Andersen)
*Sea Hags (Dungeons & Dragons)
*Sea Hags (Pathfinder)
*Sea Witches (Worldwide Folklore)
*Madame Hagfish (Spongebob Squarepants)
*Meg Mucklebones (Legend)
*Water Hags (Witcher)
==Gallery==
Sea Hag (Popeye TV Series).jpg|The Sea Hag (Popeye Franchise) is a powerful enemy of the popular sailor and the "last witch alive".
1561 Ursula 40 detail.jpg|Ursula (Disney's The Little Mermaid) is both a water-hag and a merfolk, specializing in unfair pacts and treachery.
sea-witch-hca.JPG|The Sea Witch (Hans Christian Anderson) was the character upon whom Ursula was ultimately based upon and the main antagonist of the Little Mermaid folk tale.
Seahags-dnd.JPG|Sea Hags (Dungeons & Dragons) are evil hags who haunt sea caves, shores and other areas connected to the ocean.
sea-witch fantasy.JPG|Sea Witches (folklore) are found in numerous world folklore and represent the dangers of open water as well as humanity's struggle for balance, since many depended on the sea to survive yet also knew of its deadly nature, especially against the unwary or foolish.
== Videos ==
Swamp Hag Brad Neely’s Harg Nallin’ Sclopio Peepio Adult Swim
Legend Meg Mucklebones
Category:Powers
Category:Supernatural Physiology
Category:Horror-Themed Abilities
Category:Water-Based Powers