Huang Long Yokai

**Huang Long Yokai** are a variation of the Dragon Yokai who is part of the Four Symbols.

## Physical Appearance

Huang Long Yokai has two forms. Their first form is similar to the Lamia Yokai. Their upper bodies is a human while her lower body is that of the yellow dragon. Their scales are yellow while the spikes and tips of their tails are red. They also possess horns on their heads as well. When transform into their true forms, they have the appearance of the yellow dragon which is an Asian variation of the dragon.

## Description

Huang Long Yokai are said to be associated with the Chinese Imperial House. The reason is they believe that they are the physical incarnations of the Yellow Emperor (a Chinese deity said to have been involved in the origin of China's civilization and was said to have turned into a Huang Long at the end of his life to ascend to Heaven). Huang Long are thought to be the fifth mythical animal tribe of China that keeps the other four mythical tribes (the Azure Dragons, the Vermilion Birds, the White Tigers, and the Black Turtles) in balance. In the Hidden World, they're one of the most powerful Yokai. There's even a Huang Long Yokai who's one of the Councillors for the China Region of the Hidden City.

## Abilities

Here are the abilities that Huang Long Yokai can have in their arsenal:

* Ambient Energy Manipulation
* Asian Dragon Physiology/Transcendent Dragon Physiology/Qilin Physiology
* Circadian Manipulation
* Directional Lordship
* Eclipse Manipulation
* Land Embodiment
* Season Embodiment
* Transcendent Element Manipulation
	+ Earth Manipulation
* Wu Xing Manipulation (Earth Element)
* Yin & Yang Manipulation

Granblue Fantasy version

* Emperor's Decree
* Aciem
* Omnictus
* Omnictus Geminus
* Opalescence
* Guarding Light
* Aciem Impress

## Pop Culture

In Chinese mythology, there is a legend that tells the story about the Yellow Emperor. According to legends, the Yellow Dragon already manifested hornless to Fuxi, emerging from the River Luo, and instructed him with the elements of writing. When he appeared before Fuxi, he filled a hole in the sky made by the monster Gonggong. The Yellow Emperor was said to have turned into the form of the Yellow Dragon at the end of his life to ascend to Heaven. Since the Chinese consider him to be their ancestor, they sometimes refer to themselves as "children of the dragon" (also see: Nine sons of the dragon). This legend also contributed towards the use of the Chinese dragon as a symbol of imperial power. The Chinese national flag from 1889–1912 is also called the Yellow Dragon Flag (黄龙旗; 黃龍旗; huánglóng qí). In East Asian culture, the Yellow Dragon is the fifth symbol completing the Sixiang (Four Symbols). This deity is the center of the cosmos and it represents the element earth, the Chinese quintessence, as well as the changing of the seasons.

## Variations

### Dragon Yokai

Huang Long is based on the Asian Dragon. It shares the characteristics with the Asian Dragon like the serpentine-like body and the horns on its head.

## Life in the Hidden World

Huang Long Yokai are sometimes confused with the Ryu-jin Yokai as both are Asian Dragons. Predominantly living in China, Huang Longs are one of the most powerful Yokai. They work as police officers to maintain peace for all Yokai. These Yokai are deep believers of balance. Believing that there has to be a balance between good and evil. So they would often try to find an even grounding when two Yokai are having a disagreement about something.

## Symbolism

The yellow dragon symbolizes good fortune and power. Some also believe this dragon can control time and seasons. Since it's the most revered dragon, ancient people often used it as a symbol of empire and the emperor. People also generally associate this dragon with attributes like warmth, wisdom, and wealth.