Ox Yokai

**Ox Yokai** are a variation of Bovine Yokai who are known for their reliance of others.

## Physical Appearance

Ox Yokai are anthropomorphic version of their Surface World counterpart. They're generally tall and have small horns on both sides of their heads. They can in various colors like white, brown, red and black. They have hooves for feet. The male Ox Yokai has nose rings in either gold or silver.

## Description

Ox Yokai are one of the 12 animals of the Chinese Zodiac along with Rat Yokai, Tiger Yokai, Rabbit Yokai, Dragon Yokai, Snake Yokai, Horse Yokai, Goat or Sheep Yokai, Monkey Yokai, Rooster Yokai, Dog Yokai, and Pig Yokai. These yokai are known for their industrious views. Often working at heavy-duty jobs like construction and blacksmithing. Some Ox Yokai can be impatient and a bit stubborn. Some are docile and gentle but can become angry if provoked.

## Abilities

Here are the abilities that Ox Yokai have in their arsenal:

* Charge!
* Dermal Armor
* Enhanced Agility
* Enhanced Durability
* Enhanced Endurance
* Enhanced Senses
* Enhanced Strength
* Hoof Protrusion
* Horn Protrusion
* Lightning Bruiser: Enhanced Level
* Milk Generation (female only)

### Variations

* **Antelope Physiology**
* **Bovinae Physiology (Bison, Buffalo, Cattle, Water Buffalo, Yak)**
	+ **Bison Physiology (bison, wisent)**: Feral Mind, Enhanced Speed
	+ **Bos Physiology (aurochs, cattle, zebu, gaur, yak)**: Arctic Adaptation/Mountain Adaptation (Yak)
	+ **Bubalus Physiology (water buffalo)**: Wetland Adaptation
	+ **Syncerus Physiology (African buffalo)**: Feral Mind
* **Caprine Physiology**
* **Strepsicerotini Physiology (Eland, Nyala, Kudu)**: Enhanced Leap

### Mythical Bovines

* **Behemoth Physiology**
* **Catoblepas Physiology**
* **Khalkotauroi** **Physiology**: Fire Breath, Metal Mimicry
* **Kujata Physiology**
* **Lamassu Physiology**: Guardianship,  Wings Manifestation
* **Minotaur Physiology**
* **Ophiotaurus Physiology**
* **Ushi-Oni Physiology**
* **Water Bull Physiology (tarbh uisge)**: Aquatic Adaptation, Human Disguise

### Associations

* Animal Imitation
* Animal Morphing
* Mammal Manipulation
* Mammal Transmutation
* Mammalian Physiology
	+ Ungulate Physiology

## Pop Culture

Ox are one of the main 12 animals of the Chinese Zodiac. The ox people born in the morning are a little impatient and short-tempered in personality. Like the ox, although seems to be docile and gentle, they are impudent when lose temper. The life and fortune for the ox people born at noon are good. They usually act sure-footedly, march forward courageously and never tried to cheat or taking risks. The ox people born during the evening are more sluggish and passive when acting, which thought to be clumsy as the ox. They usually obey the orders of the superiors well without having enterprise or drive in work.

## Variations

### Bovine Yokai

Ox Yokai are a member of the bovine family.

## Life in the Hidden World

Ox Yokai are often seen working as construction workers, blacksmiths and farmers. As being one of the strongest Yokai species in the Hidden World, they could lift objects that are 10x heavier than they are. Some use their immense strength to work in the wrestling industry in the Surface World. Believing that the humans would think they're wearing a costume and nothing more. Ox Yokai can be very stubborn if needed. Sometimes that stubbornness would cause them lots of trouble. Either way, the Ox Yokai are very hardworking beings who are known for their reliance on others to get the work done.

## Symbolism

People valued the ox in Celtic symbolism because of its high productivity. The ox was a symbol of protection whenever the clan was in trouble. Its protection would improve the wealth of the land. The celts likened the ox to solar energy.