Warthog Yokai

**Warthog Yokai** are one of the Pig Yokai's cousin subspecies who are known to be more aggressive than their domestic counterparts.

## Physical Appearance

Warthog Yokai are anthropomorphic versions of their Surface World counterparts. Their appearance are similar to Pig Yokai but with a few key difference. They are taller than Pig Yokai with curved tusks that are pointed towards the base of their noses. They have big heads with padded bumps on each side. They can have up to four sharp tusks. These yokai are mostly bald, but they do have a thick mane that runs from their head to the middle of their back. They also have tiny, tufted tails that stand straight up in the air when they run.

## Description

Warthog Yokai lives in grasslands, savannahs, and the woodlands of the Hidden World. They are more aggressive than their domestic counterparts. Often attacking those who has made them mad in groups. They live in large communities which are considered their territory. They sometimes even trespass other communities with the intent of stealing resources from them. Warthog Yokai doesn't have a code of honor. They do what they want without any second thoughts.

## Abilities

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

* Burrowing
* Charge!
* Dermal Armor
* Desert Adaptation
* Enhanced Bite
* Enhanced Endurance
* Enhanced Hearing
* Enhanced Smell
* Enhanced Strength
* Enhanced Speed
* Expanded View
* Hoof Protrusion
* Tusk Protrusion

### Associations

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

## Pop Culture

The most famous character is Bebop from the TMNT franchise. He was a human who was mutated into a warthog. In all iterations, Bebop is one of the many villains that the Turtles has the face. Usually being a member of the Foot Clan as one of the mutant henchmen. In the 2012 iteration of TMNT, his human name was Anton Zeck who was a professional thief. He along with Ivan Steranko was mutated into a warthog and rhino respectively in Season 3.

## Variations

### Pig Yokai

Pig Yokai are the domestic cousins of the Warthog Yokai. They are less aggressive and more docile than the Warthog Yokai.

## Life in the Hidden World

Warthog Yokai are physically stronger than the Pig Yokai. They work with heavy-duty jobs such as construction workers. They're strong enough to lift steel and large boulders at ease. Some work as miners for the Hidden Mine Fields. Collecting various mystic metals which can be turn into jewelry or infusing the metals with mystic weapons. Like Pig Yokai, Warthog Yokai are experts on tracking truffles. They use their snouts to easily detect any presence of truffles. These yokai can be territorial when it comes to strangers. Anybody who trespass their communities will immediately be attacked by these yokai.

## Symbolism

The warthog is a symbol of being vigilant. It’s ability to sense the presence of danger and the courage to face it. The warthog is constantly reminding us to have the nerve to defend our self from dangers. They can be very dangerous animals and are known to attack animals much larger than themselves, even humans.