Raptor Yokai

**Raptor Yokai** are a variation of the Bird Yokai and the Harpy Yokai who has the appearance of raptors.

## Physical Appearance

Raptors are anthropomorphic beings. They have a sharp beak, sharp talons, and a pair of wings on their backs. They can be based on various raptor species like the vulture, the hawk, the owl, the eagle, etc.
Raptor Harpies has the body of a human with the wings and talons of the raptor. They're physically taller then other harpy species. Their wings are also larger then other harpies. Raptor harpies have patterned plumage, such as found on hawks or owls, and do not have the giddy colors of common harpies or the simple uniform tones of land animal harpies. Raptor harpy wings are also more angled than common harpy wings and are more adapted to swooping and cornering.

## Description

Raptor Yokai referred to Bird Yokai who are birds of prey. Eagles, hawks, owls, vultures and falcons are birds of prey. Raptor Yokai primarily hunt and feed on vertebrates that are large relative to the hunter. Raptor Harpies are strictly carnivores as most Harpy Yokai are omnivores. They are proud and difficult to please, an unusual trait among the generally amicable harpies. As raptor harpies are purely carnivorous, their increased protein intake leads to their bodies being fuller and far less juvenile in appearance. Raptor harpy wings have very long pinions, and these would likely make them even less dexterous than common harpies.

## Abilities

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

* Avian Physiology
	+ Aerial Adaptation
	+ Atmospheric Adaptation
	+ Beak Protrusion
	+ Claw Retraction
	+ Enhanced Agility
	+ Enhanced Balance
	+ Enhanced Endurance
	+ Enhanced Lung Capacity
	+ Enhanced Reflexes
	+ Enhanced Senses
	+ Flight/Wing Manifestation
	+ Hollow Skeleton
* Decelerated Aging
* Enhanced Speed
* Enhanced Strength
* Enhanced Vision
	+ Telescopic Vision
* Environmental Adaptation
* Predator Instinct

### Variations

* **Accipitridae Physiology (buzzards, eagles, harriers, hawks, kites, Old World vultures)**:
	+ **Kite Physiology (kites)**
	+ **Aegypiinae Physiology (Old World vulture)**
	+ **Buteoninae Physiology (buzzards, true eagles and sea eagles)**: High-Speed Flight, Enhanced Strength
		- **Accipitrina Physiology (goshawks, sparrowhawks, etc)**
* **Cathartidae Physiology (New World vultures, condors)**: Enhanced Smell
* **Falconidae Physiology (caracaras, falcons, falconets, hobbies, kestrels)**: High-Speed Flight
* **Pandionidae Physiology (ospreys)**
* **Sagittaridae Physiology (Secretary Bird)**: Enhanced Speed, Megaton Kick

### Mythical Raptors

* **Griffin Physiology**
* **Hippogriff Physiology**
* **Roc Physiology**
* **Simurgh Physiology**
* **Ziz Physiology**
* **Zu Physiology**: Weather Manipulation

### Associations

Raptors 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:

* *Andean Condor*: Solar Manipulation, Sky Manipulation
* *Eagle*: Absolute Sight, Solar Manipulation, Enhanced Charisma
* *Vultures*: Guardianship, Purification

## Pop Culture

Raptors have appeared in cartoons, movies, anime and video games. Famous raptor characters include Jet the Hawk from Sonic the Hedgehog, Falco from Star Fox, Medli from The Legend of Zelda, and Miss Friday from One Piece.

## Variations

### Bird Yokai

Birds of prey, also known as raptors, include species of bird that primarily hunt and feed on vertebrates that are large relative to the hunter. Additionally, they have keen eyesight for detecting food at a distance or during flight, strong feet equipped with talons for grasping or killing prey, and powerful, curved beaks for tearing flesh. The term raptor is derived from the Latin word rapio, meaning to seize or take by force.[4] In addition to hunting live prey, many birds, such as fish eagles, vultures and condors, eat carrion.

### Harpy Yokai

Raptor Harpies are large eagle- or hawk-like harpy subspecies. Their bodies are very similar to human bodies. Though other subspecies are omnivorous, raptor harpies are strictly carnivores. They are proud and difficult to please, an unusual trait among the generally amicable harpies.

Raptor harpies have patterned plumage, such as found on hawks or owls, and do not have the giddy colors of common harpies or the simple uniform tones of land animal harpies. Raptor harpy wings are more angled than common harpy wings and are more adapted to swooping and cornering. As raptor harpies are purely carnivorous, their increased protein intake leads to their bodies being fuller and far less juvenile in appearance. Raptor harpy wings have very long pinions, and these would likely make them even less dexterous than common harpies.

As hunters, raptor harpies are strong and proud, and are not as easily-impressed by other harpies. Being a predator takes a degree of cunning and consistent knowledge of the terrain and situation, so raptor harpies would be the most intelligent of the harpy species, though that doesn't mean they're particularly smart by human standards.

## Life in the Hidden World

Wild raptors can be founded in forests and mountains. Waiting patiently for their prey before they strike. These yokai are well-adapted of hunting for their prey at any time of the day. Their civilized counterparts are one of the strongest species in the Hidden World. They have vast knowledge of their terrain. They know how to get around the forests and mountains with ease. Raptor Harpies are strong and proud, and are not as easily-impressed by other harpies. They want to see true potential in others so they don't get impressed easily unless someone shows their true power. Either way, these yokai are expert hunters. They can see their prey even from miles above. Their eyes can track them down easily.

## Symbolism

Because raptors are powerful, iconic birds, they are often used as symbolic representatives for many things that involve strength, power, fierceness, and nobility.