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Animal Manipulation

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The power to manipulate animals. Sub-power of Nature Manipulation. Variation of Organic and Entity Manipulation. Not to be confused with Zoolingualism.

Also Called[]

  • Animal Arts/Control/Domination/Friendship
  • Animalia Alteration/Control/Domination/Friendship/Manipulation
  • Animalism
  • Beast Alteration/Control/Domination/Friendship/Manipulation
  • Creature Control/Domination/Friendship/Manipulation
  • Faunal Control/Domination/Friendship/Manipulation
  • Fauna Arts/Manipulation/Control
  • Faunakinesis
  • Faunapathy
  • Thiriokinesis
  • Wildlife/Wild Animal Control/Domination/Friendship/Manipulation
  • Zoopathy
  • Zookinesis

Capabilities[]

The user can influence, control, and communicate with animals through a deep, instinctive connection that transcends language. This power allows the user to reach into the minds of creatures, understanding their thoughts, emotions, and instincts as clearly as if they were their own. With a mere thought or gesture, animals may be drawn to the user, responding not only to vocal commands but to subtle cues of intent and feeling. The bond formed through this ability is not always forced—at times, it resembles a mutual respect, as though the user becomes a part of the natural world, accepted by it.

The user can calm a stampede with a whisper, steer a predator’s aggression toward a threat, or summon a flock or pack to their aid. They can see through the eyes of birds in the sky or hear through the ears of a stalking feline, tapping into animal senses to extend their awareness far beyond human limits. Whether calling upon the loyalty of a single companion or commanding an entire ecosystem, the user shapes the behavior of animals around them—guiding, directing, or defending as needed.

This connection extends beyond control, allowing the user to channel the essence of animals in a deeply physical and instinctual way. They can mimic or adopt specific traits—sharp talons, heightened senses, camouflage, or natural armor—either temporarily or permanently, merging human form with animalistic function. These transformations may be partial, enhancing the body with selected adaptations, or total, granting the ability to fully morph into any creature they have bonded with. When transformed, the user does not merely wear the shape of the animal—they become it, gaining its instincts, behaviors, and raw physicality.

They may hunt like a predator, their mind sharpening into a laser-focused rhythm of pursuit, or defend themselves like prey, reacting with explosive bursts of speed, misdirection, or chemical defenses. Their body can breathe underwater like a fish, strike with the precision of a snake, or leap with the power of a jungle cat. Through this, the user blurs the line between human and beast, adapting to their environment with whatever nature has perfected.

Some users embrace a cooperative approach, relying on empathy and trust to form lasting bonds with animals, creating loyal companions or entire followings. Others take a more forceful path, overriding free will to command creatures with absolute authority. Regardless of the method, the result is the same: the user becomes a living extension of the animal world, able to awaken instincts, enhance abilities, or even reshape themselves into the very creatures they control.

In the wild, they are unstoppable—surrounded by eyes, ears, wings, and claws. In cities, they may rely on rodents, birds, insects, or strays, turning the overlooked and underestimated into assets. Whether stalking through the trees, hiding in plain sight, or unleashing a surge of untamed fury, the user stands as both guardian and predator, shaped by nature and commanding it in turn.

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Limitations[]

  • Users of Indomitable Will/Psychic Shield (highly resistant) and Control Immunity and Psychic Immunity (impervious).
  • May be limited to a specific species of animal.
  • May be limited to a particular number of targets at any given time.
  • May cause backlash, where the animal's exact revenge on the user after they regain their free will.
  • May not work on intelligent/anthropomorphic animal species.
  • May be unable to create animals, being limited to manipulating only from already existing sources.
  • Users may be only able to control certain types of animals.
  • Users may be limited on how many animals or how long they can control them.
  • Distance, mass, precision, etc. depend upon of the knowledge, skill, and strength of the user, and their power's natural limits.

Known Users[]

See Also: The Beastmaster.

Cartoons/Comics[]

  • Bernhard Baker/Animal Man (DC Comics)
  • Maxine Baker/Animal Girl (DC Comics)
  • Mari McCabe/Vixen (DC Comics)
  • Arthur Curry/Aquaman (DC Comics)
  • B'wana Beast (DC Comics)
  • Circe (DC Comics)
  • Freedom Beast (DC Comics)
  • Mera (DC Comics)
  • Barbara Minerva/Cheetah (DC Comics)
  • Apex Ava (DC Comics)
  • Ya'Wara (DC Comics)
  • Spawn (Image Comics)
  • Kraven the Hunter (Marvel Comics)
  • Calypso Ezili (Marvel Comics)
  • Namor McKenzie/Submariner (Marvel Comics)
  • Meggan Puceanu (Marvel Comics)
  • Danielle Moonstar (Marvel Comics)
  • Lin Li/Nature Girl (Marvel Comics)
  • Ka-Zar (Marvel Comics)
  • Kyle Gibney/Wild Child (Marvel Comics)
  • Shanna the She-Devil (Marvel Comics)
  • James Howlett/Wolverine (Marvel Comics)
  • Takhar Orisha/Gregor (Marvel Comics)
  • Aja Orisha (Marvel Comics)
  • Last Son of Kraven (Marvel Comics)
  • Beast Man (He-Man and the Masters of the Universe)
  • Tanya (Batman & Dracula: Red Rain)
  • Roxy (Winx Club)
  • Katy (Winx Club)
  • Kalshara (Winx Club)
  • Beast Keeping Magic Users (The Owl House)
    • Eberwolf
  • Doctor Animo (Ben 10)
  • Future Doctor Animo (Ben 10)
  • Ma-Ti (Captain Planet)
  • XANA (Code Lyoko)
  • Van Pelt (Jumanji: The Animated Series)
  • Ringmaster (Loonatics Unleashed)
  • Animan (Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir)
  • Mr. Pigeon (Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir); pigeons
  • Discord (My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic)
  • Fluttershy (My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic)
  • R'Qazz/Beast Man (Netflix's He-Man and the Masters of the Universe)
  • James Reeves (Spiderman: The Animated Series)
  • Rima, The Jungle Girl (Super Friends)
  • Bubbles (The Powerpuff Girls)
  • Chase Young (Xiaolin Showdown)
  • Beastwoman (Dynomutt, Dog Wonder); via whistle
  • Zak Saturday (The Secret Saturdays); Cryptids only
  • Khyber (Ben 10: Omniverse); nemetrix predators
  • Zoopathic Woman (The Flash: Zero Year)
  • Mr. Pickles (Mr. Pickles)
  • Tavros Nitram (Homestuck)
  • Mira (The Hollow)
  • Jack (Samurai Jack)
  • Ashi (Samurai Jack)
  • An Yu (PJ Masks); via her staff-flute

Anime/Manga/Manhwa[]

  • Taroza Momonoya (Animal Land)
  • God (Denma); via muscle memory
  • Mother Spider Demon (Kimetsu no Yaiba); limited to spiders
  • Shido Fuyuki (Get Backers)
  • Ja Seirei (Ghost Sweeper Mikami)
  • Sei Arisaka (Hime-chan's Ribbon)
  • Najimi Ajimu (Medaka Box); with Animal User (Magic Skills)
  • Koji Koda (My Hero Academia)
  • Teaninich (Nanatsu no Taizai)
  • Chikushodo/Animal Path of Pain (Naruto)
  • Mohji (One Piece)
  • Users of Haoshoku Haki (One Piece)
    • Monkey D. Luffy
  • Cure Egret (Pretty Cure Splash Star)
  • Pokémon Trainers (Pokémon anime series)
  • Arachne (Soul Eater)
  • Anima (Tower of God)
  • Lo Po Bia Family members (Tower of God)
    • Lo Po Bia Ren
  • Beast (Undead Unluck)
  • Fushiguro Megumi (Jujutsu Kaisen); Via Ten Shadows Technique

Live Television/Movies[]

  • Alien Queen (Aliens vs. Predator)
  • Amaya Jiwe/Vixen (Arrowverse)
  • Mari McCabe/Vixen (Arrowverse)
  • The Mirror Queen (The Brothers Grimm)
  • Bruce Nolan (Bruce Almighty)
  • Andrew Wells (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
  • Tucker Wells (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
  • Sisters of Arcana (Charmed)
    • Jada Shields
    • Mel Vera; formerly
  • Jackson Oz (Zoo 2015)
  • Count Dracula (Dracula)
  • Markus Gaines (Heroes)
  • Van Pelt (Jumanji: Welcome to The Jungle)
  • Garrett Mystic Knights of Forest (Mystic Knights of Tir Na Nog)
  • Count Orlok (Nosferatu)
  • Damien Thorn (Omen)
  • Mário (Patrulha Salvadora)
  • Lion Tamer Org (Power Rangers: Wild Force)
  • Cruella De Vil (Once Upon a Time)
  • Snow White (Shrek)
  • Force users (Star Wars)
  • Kat Gardener (Eastwick)
  • Nanny McPhee (Nanny McPhee)
  • Hathor (Gods of Egypt)
  • Superfly/SuperDuperFly (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem)

Literature[]

  • Odin (American Gods)
  • Aegir (Summer on East End Series)
  • Molly Overbrook (Summer on East End Series)
  • Bird lady (Anansi Boys)
  • Memnon (Drenai series)
  • Bran Stark (Game of Thrones)
  • Wargs (Game of Thrones)
  • Darwinist Boffins (Leviathan)
  • Animos (Red Queen)
    • Atara Viper
    • "Poison Bride" Viper
  • Teir (ElfQuest)
  • Danielle de Glas (The Stepsister Scheme)
  • Bagabond (Wild Cards series)
  • Sierra Cole (Eidolon Saga)

Tabletop Games[]

  • Amber Brotherhood (Warhammer); via Ghur

Video Games[]

  • Priests of Set (Age of Mythology)
  • Jack Ryan (Bioshock); via Insect Swarm
  • Subject Delta (Bioshock 2); via Insect Swarm
  • Booker DeWitt (Bioshock: Infinite); via Murder of Crows
  • FL4K (Borderlands 3)
  • The Baker (Cookie Clicker); Via magic
  • Rikuo (Darkstalkers)
  • Q-Bee (Darkstalkers)
  • Corvo Attano (Dishonored); via Possession and Devouring Swarm
  • Druid Character Class (Diablo II: Lord Of Destruction)
  • Beast Masters (Dungeons and Dragons)
  • The Dragonborn (The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim); via Animal Allegiance, Bend Will & Kyne's Peace Shout
    • Last Dragonborn (Skyrim)
  • Protagonist Characters (Fallout series); via Animal Friend Perk
  • Takkar (Far Cry Primal)
  • Kratos (God of War); via Danaus' Head
  • Nix (Infamous 2)
  • Joseph Bertrand III (Infamous 2)
  • Ansem, Seeker of Darkness (Kingdom Hearts)
  • Xemnas (Kingdom Hearts)
  • Udyr, the Spirit Walker (League of Legends)
  • Link (The Legend of Zelda)
  • Lore Master character class (LOTRO)
  • The Pain (Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater)
  • Oliver, Esther, and Swaine (Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch)
  • James Heller (Prototype 2)
  • Doctor Archer (Prototype 2)
  • Osmund Saddler (Resident Evil 4)
  • James Marcus (Resident Evil 0)
  • Jessica (Reverse: 1999)
  • Zoo Lou (Skylanders)
  • High Beastmasters (Total War: Warhammer II)
  • Rakarth (Total War: Warhammer II)
  • Kasen Ibaraki (Touhou Project)
  • Beastmaster (Valkyrie Crusade)
  • Mouette (Valkyrie Crusade); Seagulls only
  • Users of Beast chakra (Family of Brahman)
  • Morgra (The Sight)
  • Gordon Freeman (Hλlf-Life Series); via Pheropods (Antlions only)
  • Pokémon Trainers (Pokémon series)
  • Bayek (Assassin's Creed: Origins)
  • Hugo de Rune (A Plague Tale: Innocence); black rats only
  • Vitalis Benevent (A Plague Tale: Innocence); white rats only
  • Robloxians (ROBLOX); via gears such as Wizards of the Astral Isles: Rat Plague Summoner, Troll Summoner, Attack Doge, Chupacabra, etc

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