Turtle Yokai

**Turtle Yokai** are a variation of Reptile Yokai who are known for their long lives.

## Physical Appearance

Turtle Yokai are anthropomorphic versions of their Surface World counterpart. They have 3 fingers on both hands and 2 toes on both feet. They can come in various colors and various patterns. They have a plastron and a carapace which protects their bodies that are inside the shells. They mostly wear accessories, shoes, hats and capes. But some do wear shirts, pants, and dresses/suits.

## Description

Unlike Mutant Turtles who are mutated by Mutagen, Turtle Yokai were mutated by Empyrean. They're born with mystic powers while their mutant counterparts gain powers after they have become mutants. Turtle Yokai are well known for living in long lives. Though their long lives are shorter than Tortoise Yokai by 30 to 40 years. These yokai can retract their heads, arms and legs inside their shells at any time. It could be out of surprise, out of fear or to protect themselves from an upcoming attack. The shell is removable but most Turtle Yokai prefer keeping the shell on as it protects their inner bodies from most attacks.

## Abilities

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

* Decelerated Aging
* Dermal Armor/Shell Formation
* Enhanced Durability
* Enhanced Endurance
* Enhanced Lung Capacity
* Powerful Bite
* Retractable Head
* Night Vision
* Oxygen Independence
* Speed Swimming

### Variations

* **Cheloniidae Physiology (shelled sea turtles)**
* **Chelydridae Physiology (snapping turtles)**: Apex Predator Physiology, Powerful Bite
* **Leatherback sea turtle Physiology**: Enhanced Endurance, Enhanced Strength, Temperature Regulation
* **Tortoise Physiology**

Mythical turtles:

* **Aspidochelone Physiology**: Aquatic Adaptation, Invulnerability, Supernatural Condition
* **Dragon Turtle Physiology**
* **Kappa Physiology**
* **World Turtle Physiology**: Supernatural Condition, Absolute Defense, Absolute Strength, Planetary Physiology

### Associations

* Animal Imitation
* Animal Morphing
* Egg Manipulation
* Reptilian Physiology

Turtles 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: Wisdom, Serenity Inducement, Apathy, Water Manipulation, Darkness Manipulation, Guardianship, Immortality

## Pop Culture

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is the most famous franchise to have Mutant Turtles as the main characters. In all the incarnations from the TV shows to the comic books and to the movies, it focuses on four mutant brothers Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michelangelo. They have been mutated by Mutagen though the origins can vary depending on what incarnation it is. They're usually raised by that incarnation's Splinter and they have been trained in Ninjutsu. The Turtles each has their own signature weapon and different color masks that are over their eyes. They use their skills to protect the citizens of New York City from their enemies such as the Foot and the Kraang among other villains like Bebop, Rocksteady, Tiger Claw, Meat Sweats, Baxter Stockman, etc.

## Variations

### Reptile Yokai

Turtle Yokai are a part of the reptile family due to them wearing a shell most of the time.

### Tortoise Yokai

Tortoise Yokai are similar to Turtle Yokai but they can live longer and are stronger than the latter.

### Dragon Turtle Yokai

Dragon Turtle Yokai is a hybrid between a Dragon Yokai and a Turtle Yokai. They're also part of the Four Symbols who protects the North.

### Kappa Yokai

Kappa Yokai are the Japanese cousin variant to Turtle Yokai. They have the appearance of a turtle but they have a dish-like hole on their heads which is used to store water in.

## Life in the Hidden World

Turtle Yokai can take on any occupation. Some work as waiters/waitresses. Some work as chefs and bartenders. Some work as farmers and accountants. Some even work as gardeners and fashion designers. They can live in any part of the Hidden World though they mostly live by the water so they can have access to swim through it. These yokai are expert swimmers and are able to breathe underwater. They can also live on land as well. Making them well-adapted in both land and sea. Turtle Yokai are capable of learning any technique from swordsmanship to hand-to-hand combat. It depends on what their upbringing is and who raised them. They can be fast learners as they quickly pick up the skills from others just by looking at their actions.

## Symbolism

In the Bible and Christianity, dreams about turtles usually symbolize amity and accord. Dreaming about a sea turtle indicates that you are keeping all your emotions to yourself. Dreaming of a snapping turtle may point at your frustration or that you have unfulfilled wishes.