The power to absorb lunar energy to enhance and strengthen the user. Variation of Affinity, opposite of Solar Empowerment. Not to be confused with Night Empowerment.
Also Called
- Lunar Affinity
- Luna-Photosynthesis
- Lunar Photosynthesis
- Moon Affinity
- Moon Empowerment
Capabilities
Users become stronger, faster, more durable, etc. when they come in contact with moonlight, possibly unlocking abilities related to the affinity and enhancing the existing powers. Some users may be able draw sustenance from the moon or even slow or stop aging.
Applications
- Decelerated Aging/Semi-Immortality
- Enhanced Condition or Supernatural Condition
- Self-Power Augmentation
- Self-Sustenance
Associations
Limitations
- May be weaker during the day.
- May only absorb energy from certain phases of the moon.
- May depend/be connected to/on the lunar cycle (i.e, being weak at a new moon, while being the strongest at full moon).
Known Users
- Harle (Chrono Cross)
- Werewolves (Folklore); when under a full moon
- Vampires (Folklore)
- Stella ("Winx Club")
- Ginei Morioka (Rosario + Vampire)
- Waterbenders (Avatar: The Last Airbender)
- Luna Child (Touhou Project)
- Youmu Konpaku (Touhou Project); via "Paschal Moon-Reflecting Satellite Slash" spell card
- Sailor Moon (Sailor Moon)
- Saiyans with their tails (Dragon Ball)
- Engi Threepiece (Dream Eater Merry)
- Moon Knight (Marvel Comics)
- Zen-Aku (Power Rangers: Wild Force)
- Arlon the Serene (Kid Icarus Uprising)
- Saïx (Kingdom Hearts)
- Diana (League of Legends)
- Werewolves (Shadow Falls); the strength of their powers vary with the moonphases
- Lucas Parker
- Clara Parker
- Mrs. Parker
- Mr. Parker
- Fredericka
- Sky Peacemaker
- Selynn
- Will
- Monique
- Evert
- Chameleons (Shadow Falls)
- Kylie Galen
- Roberto Esparza
- Julio & Julia/Jules & Julie (The Twins of Destiny)
- Eivana (Red Moon); under a red moon
- Hawken (Red Moon); under a red moon
- Vandheer Lorde (Red Moon); under a red moon
- Wolfbloods (Wolfblood)
- Mermaids (H2O: Just Add Water)
- Cleo Sertori
- Charlotte Watsford
- Emma Gilbert
- Rikki Chadwick
- Bella Hartley
- Mermaids and Mermen (Mako: Island of Secrets)
- Maya
- Sirena
- Aquata
- Lyla
- Nixie
- Zac Blakely
- Rita Santos
- Enshin's (Akame Ga Kill!)
- Dead Apostles (TYPE-MOON)
- True Ancestors (TYPE-MOON)
Known Objects
- Moon Rings (Mako: Island of Secrets)
- Trident (Mako: Island of Secrets)
- Moon Pool (H2O: Just Add Water and Mako: Island of Secrets)
- Silver Crystal (Sailor Moon)
- Moon Tiara (Sailor Moon)
Gallery
Waterbenders such as Katara (Avatar: The Last Airbender) are at their peak during a full moon.
Moon Knight (Marvel) has super-strength that varies depending on the phases of the moon.
Saïx: (Kingdom Hearts II) "Do you feel it? The moon's power."