Manticore Physiology

Power to use the abilities of manticore. Variation of Cryptic Physiology.

Capabilities
User with this ability either is or can transform into an manticore, a mythical beast with the body of a lion and human head with three rows of sharp teeth (like a shark). Other aspects of the creature vary: they may be horned, winged, or both. The tail is that of either a dragon or a scorpion, and it may shoot poisonous spines to either paralyze or kill its victims. It devours its prey whole and leaves no clothes, bones, or possessions of the prey behind.

Applications

 * Lion Physiology
 * Camouflage
 * Claw Retraction
 * Enhanced Agility
 * Enhanced Balance
 * Enhanced Bite
 * Enhanced Climbing
 * Enhanced Flexibility
 * Enhanced Jump
 * Enhanced Senses
 * Enhanced Speed
 * Enhanced Strength
 * Night Vision
 * Predator Instinct
 * Stealth Tactics
 * Matter Ingestion

Variations

 * Horn Protrusion
 * Poison Generation
 * Prehensile Tail
 * Stinger Protrusion
 * Wing Manifestation

Limitations

 * May gain appetite for human flesh.

Known Users

 * Manticore ('Books of Magic)
 * Manticore (Mythology/Folklore)
 * Manticore (RPGs)
 * Manticore (Age of Mythology)
 * Manticore (Harry Potter)
 * Manticore (George R. R. Martins novel A Clash of Kings)
 * Dr. Thorn (Percy Jackson & The Olympians)
 * Manticore (DC)
 * Manticore (Marvel)