Post by Prodigy, The Sexy Wolf God on Nov 2, 2012 19:57:31 GMT -5
The common translation for Yōkai, namely demon, does little to convey the complex nature of Supernatural beings in both Feudal and Modern Japan.
Various translations include, "bewitching apparitions", "Apparitions", "Spirits", "Demons" or "supernatural being which is not a Kami nor a ghost".
In addition to full Yōkai, some modern stories tell of yōkai breeding with human beings to produce Hanyō, or half-breeds.
The term Yōkai covers a wide rage of creatures, and has no true cognate in English. An English cognate would need be a word that would cover elves, dwarves, succubi, nmyphes, etc. As no such word exists, "demon" is commonly used, as it conveys both the supernatural element and ability to possess that Yōkai seem to commonly have.
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There are thousands of different breeds of demons in this realm. Some examples of the primary breeds are Dog Demons, Wolf Demons, and Fox Demons. Many different demons have unusual and unique abilities that could be helpful, or deadly. This is pretty much a disadvantage to villages and villagers, but in some cases it's better to fight back then let yourself be killed/sacrificed.
List of Different Yōkai Breeds
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Dog Demons
Wolf Demons
Fox Demons
Thunder Demons
Bat Demons
Moth Demons
Spider Demons
Kappa Demons
Panther Demons
Lynx Demons
Lizard Demons
Mosquito Demon
Wind Demon (Ex. Kagura)
Hair Demon (Ex. Yura)
Bird Demon
Rat Demon
Bone Demon
The list goes on, we want to keep this short and not ridiculously long. Though, some abilities of these demons may as well be god mod, and upon finding the god mod in it we will void it.
If you have suggestions on some Demons that should be added, give me feedback and give me descriptive details on the breed so I can approve it.
Suggestions
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Raven/Crow Demons: A form of bird demon, these demons have the ability to fly, though they sometimes aren't the brightest. Able to use lesser wind abilities thanks to their wings. However, they always long for the flesh of the dead or dying. (Weak against Yomi/Dark Demons)
Snake Demons: Demons that are very flexible, they tend to have heightened senses and agility, but fall flat in the areas of strength and defense. They tend to be malevolent, but are fairly neutral nonetheless. They have advantages in using Poisoin abilities and are weak against physical skills.
Ice/Snow Demons- Demons with bodies as cold as ice, able to manipulate ice and freeze water at will, these demons tend to be calculating strategists, prone to thinking things a bit too far.
Their powers weaken in warmer areas, and during the summer months. They also tend to have a lower-than average defense. (Myth. Example. Yuki-Onna)
Water Demons- Demons that dwell within water, some of them are able to move up to the land, but others cannot survive for long. These demons tend to be very adaptive, and can bend small bits of water to their will. Weak against thunder type demons and skills. (Myth. example. Kappa)
Fire Demons - Hot headed, or hot blooded demons that usually have hair trigger tempers. Able to combine the necessary items to make fire from scratch, they tend to be neutral.
These demons are powerful against weak wind type demons, and weak against stronger wind types, and water type demons.
Divine/Light Demons- Friendly, almost angelically good demons. Able to manipulate light, these demons care about the welfare of the people and are generally good natured. They can be gullible, and are weak during the night. (Myth. Example: Izanagi, Ameterasu)
Unholy/Darkness Demons - Embodiments of pure chaos and carnage, able to manipulate darkness and shadows to their will. These demons are rarely friendly, and tend to have no reasons for their actions other than destroying things. However, they are weak against Light based techniques, and are almost entirely unable to act during the day. (Myth Example: Izanami)
Yomi/Undead Demons: Demons that are classified as undead beings, able to manipulate blood, they are often associated with Unholy demons, though they tend to be not too bright, some of them aren't as mindless as people think.
Weak against Bird/Crow/Raven demons.
Various translations include, "bewitching apparitions", "Apparitions", "Spirits", "Demons" or "supernatural being which is not a Kami nor a ghost".
In addition to full Yōkai, some modern stories tell of yōkai breeding with human beings to produce Hanyō, or half-breeds.
The term Yōkai covers a wide rage of creatures, and has no true cognate in English. An English cognate would need be a word that would cover elves, dwarves, succubi, nmyphes, etc. As no such word exists, "demon" is commonly used, as it conveys both the supernatural element and ability to possess that Yōkai seem to commonly have.
___________________________________
There are thousands of different breeds of demons in this realm. Some examples of the primary breeds are Dog Demons, Wolf Demons, and Fox Demons. Many different demons have unusual and unique abilities that could be helpful, or deadly. This is pretty much a disadvantage to villages and villagers, but in some cases it's better to fight back then let yourself be killed/sacrificed.
List of Different Yōkai Breeds
________________________________
Dog Demons
Wolf Demons
Fox Demons
Thunder Demons
Bat Demons
Moth Demons
Spider Demons
Kappa Demons
Panther Demons
Lynx Demons
Lizard Demons
Mosquito Demon
Wind Demon (Ex. Kagura)
Hair Demon (Ex. Yura)
Bird Demon
Rat Demon
Bone Demon
The list goes on, we want to keep this short and not ridiculously long. Though, some abilities of these demons may as well be god mod, and upon finding the god mod in it we will void it.
If you have suggestions on some Demons that should be added, give me feedback and give me descriptive details on the breed so I can approve it.
Suggestions
_________________________________
Raven/Crow Demons: A form of bird demon, these demons have the ability to fly, though they sometimes aren't the brightest. Able to use lesser wind abilities thanks to their wings. However, they always long for the flesh of the dead or dying. (Weak against Yomi/Dark Demons)
Snake Demons: Demons that are very flexible, they tend to have heightened senses and agility, but fall flat in the areas of strength and defense. They tend to be malevolent, but are fairly neutral nonetheless. They have advantages in using Poisoin abilities and are weak against physical skills.
Ice/Snow Demons- Demons with bodies as cold as ice, able to manipulate ice and freeze water at will, these demons tend to be calculating strategists, prone to thinking things a bit too far.
Their powers weaken in warmer areas, and during the summer months. They also tend to have a lower-than average defense. (Myth. Example. Yuki-Onna)
Water Demons- Demons that dwell within water, some of them are able to move up to the land, but others cannot survive for long. These demons tend to be very adaptive, and can bend small bits of water to their will. Weak against thunder type demons and skills. (Myth. example. Kappa)
Fire Demons - Hot headed, or hot blooded demons that usually have hair trigger tempers. Able to combine the necessary items to make fire from scratch, they tend to be neutral.
These demons are powerful against weak wind type demons, and weak against stronger wind types, and water type demons.
Divine/Light Demons- Friendly, almost angelically good demons. Able to manipulate light, these demons care about the welfare of the people and are generally good natured. They can be gullible, and are weak during the night. (Myth. Example: Izanagi, Ameterasu)
Unholy/Darkness Demons - Embodiments of pure chaos and carnage, able to manipulate darkness and shadows to their will. These demons are rarely friendly, and tend to have no reasons for their actions other than destroying things. However, they are weak against Light based techniques, and are almost entirely unable to act during the day. (Myth Example: Izanami)
Yomi/Undead Demons: Demons that are classified as undead beings, able to manipulate blood, they are often associated with Unholy demons, though they tend to be not too bright, some of them aren't as mindless as people think.
Weak against Bird/Crow/Raven demons.