Tortoise Yokai

**Tortoise Yokai** are a variation of Turtle Yokai who are well adapted on land than water.

## Physical Appearance

Tortoise Yokai are anthropomorphic versions of their Surface World counterparts. They have a similar appearance to Turtle Yokai. They have a plastron and carapace which they wear most of the time to protect their inner bodies. They have 3 fingers on both hands and 2 toes on both feet. Their height varies on what species they are. But they're generally shorter than Turtle Yokai. They can come in various colors and patterns like green, brown, gray, blue, purple, red and yellow to name a few.

## Description

Tortoise Yokai are well-adapted on land than in water. Despite being similar to Turtle Yokai, there are key differences. Tortoise Yokai are primarily herbivores while Turtle Yokai can have any variety due to being omnivores. Tortoise Yokai's shell are heavier and more robust than Turtle Yokai's shells. All Tortoise Yokai are turtles while not all Turtle Yokai are considered to be tortoises. These yokai can live up to 80-150 years. Much longer than Turtle Yokai who can only live up to 20-40 years.

## Abilities

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

* Decelerated Aging
* Dermal Armor/Shell Formation
* Enhanced Bite
* Enhanced Durability
* Enhanced Endurance
* Enhanced Lung Capacity
* Night Vision
* Retractable Limbs
	+ Retractable Head

### Variations

* **Giant tortoise Physiology**: Enhanced Strength, Enhanced Endurance
* **Gopherus Physiology (gopher tortoises)**: Burrowing
* **Terrapin Physiology**: Speed Swimming

### Mythical turtles:

* **Dragon Turtle Physiology**
* **World Turtle Physiology**: Supernatural Condition, Absolute Defense, Absolute Strength, Planetary Physiology

### Associations

* Animal Imitation
* Animal Morphing
* Egg Manipulation
* Landmass Mimicry
* Reptilian Physiology
* Turtle Physiology

Tortoises are associated with great number of mystical and supernatural abilities and connections in mythology and folklore, thus user with this power may have access to: Enhanced Intelligence, Enhanced Wisdom, Serenity Inducement, Apathy, Water Manipulation, Lunar Manipulation, Nature Manipulation, Time Manipulation, Fertility Inducement, Immortality.

## Pop Culture

Goofy from Kingdom Hearts transforms into a tortoise whenever he enters the Pridelands world. Shellshock (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers) is a tortoise-themed supervillain. Nin-game (Naruto) is one of the Might Guys Tortoise Summons. The most famous story that features a tortoise is "The Hare and the Tortoise." This story is about how a tortoise, who is slow, win a race against a hare, who is very fast.

## Variations

### Reptile Yokai

Tortoise Yokai are a member of the reptile family. Like all reptiles, they absorb heat from any heat source like the sun or a heat lamp in order to keep themselves warm during the cold months.

### Turtle Yokai

All tortoises are considered turtles as they belong to the order Testudines

## Life in the Hidden World

Tortoise Yokai has more wisdom than Turtle Yokai due to having longer years than their turtle cousins. These yokai are referred to as "land turtles". The reason is they're primarily land animals and they have a hard time swimming through bodies of water. Like other cold-blooded Yokai, Tortoise Yokai are more active during the day than at night. Tortoise Yokai's shells are heavy and robust. But it's capable of handling more attacks than a Turtle Yokai's shell. Some work as professors and teachers at various schools at the Hidden World. Some work as Liberians and accountants. Some even work as yoga instructors to help others feel more relaxed and calming.

## Symbolism

The tortoise is a symbol of longevity, with a potential lifespan of ten thousand years. Due to its longevity, a symbol of a turtle was often used during burials. A burial mound might be shaped like a turtle, and even called a "grave turtle.".