Nocturnal Spirit Physiology

The power to take on the abilities of a nocturnal spirit, a variation of Spirit Physiology.
==Also Called==
*Nightmare Spirit Physiology
*Sleep Paralysis Demon Physiology
==Capabilities==
Users of this ability have the ability to take on the traits of a nocturnal spirit or are one, these are some of the most ancient and widespread monsters in human folklore and fantasy due to the fact they embody a very common phenomena - namely what modern societies have come to know as sleep paralysis, they share common themes such as sitting on victims, causing nightmares and "riding" people to terror or exhaustion.
True to their name, nocturnal spirits were believed to rule during the hours of night and while also used to explain sleep paralysis they were commonly used for other sleep disorders, unexpected death in one's sleep and even to cover up insidious crimes such as rape or unwanted pregnancies.
==Applications==
*Dimensional Travel
*Night Empowerment
*Nightmare Magic
*Paralysis Inducement
*Supernatural Strength
*Weight Manipulation
==Variations==
*Death Inducement
*Demonic Magic
*Nightmare Embodiment
*Possession
==Types==
*Batibat
*Boo Hag
*Drude Spirit
*Night Hag
*Pesanta
==Associations==
*Bogeyman
*Demon Physiology
*Ghost Physiology
*Incubus Physiology
*Shadow Being
*Succubus Physiology
==Limitations==
*May be warded off by varied rituals, spells or holy relics.
*Only active during the hours of night, requiring isolation to attack victims.
==Known Users==
*Boo Hag (American Folklore)
*Pesanta (Catalan Folklore)
*Drude (Germanic Folklore)
*Batibat (Phillippine Folklore)
*Night Hag (World Folklore)
==Gallery==
File:Night-hag fantasy.jpg|Night hags (World Folklore) are among the most well-known nocturnal spirits.
File:Boo Hag.jpg|Boo Hag (American Folklore) is a special kind of night hag with links to hoodoo.
File:Pesanta.JPG|Pesanta (Catalan Folklore) is a demonic dog that visits people at night, causing nightmares.
File:Batibat.jpg|Batibat (Phillippine Folklore) are demonic vengeance-spirits that attack sleeping mortals.
File:Drudemvk7g.jpg|Drude (Germanic Folklore) are possessing spirits associated with nightmares.
Category:Spirit Physiology
Category:Sleep-based Abilities
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