Popobawa Physiology

Popobawa Physiology
Popobawa
Power/Ability to:	Use the traits of a Popobawa

Power to use the powers and traits of a Popobawa. Variation of Cryptic Physiology.

Capabilities

User with this ability either is or can transform into a Popobawa (Swahili, "Bat-Wing", plural Mapopobawa), a male spirit whose nocturnal attacks can comprise simple physical assault and/or poltergeist-like phenomena; but most feared is its tendency toward sexual depravity. They are known for harassing, attacking and sexually assaulting others (often at night), regardless of gender.

Although usually imagined/described as single eyed bat or humanoid bat, Popobawa is a shapeshifter and described as taking different forms, not just that of a bat, as the name implies. It can take either human or animal form, and can metamorphose from one into the other, and is sometimes associated with the presence of a sulfurous odor, but this is not always the case.

Applications

• Bat Physiology
  • Aerial Adaptation
  • Atmospheric Adaptation
  • Echolocation
  • Enhanced Climbing/Wallcrawling
  • Enhanced Hearing
  • Enhanced Smell
  • Stealth Tactics
  • Wing Manifestation
• Enhanced Condition
  • Enhanced Agility
  • Enhanced Dexterity
  • Enhanced Reflexes
  • Wing Manifestation
• Nocturnal Adaptation
  • Night Vision
• Stench Generation
• Shapeshifting
  • Animal Morphing
  • Human Morphing

Associations

• Cryptic Physiology
• Spirit Physiology

Limitations

• May cause tendency toward a solitary, nocturnal lifestyle.
• May cause strong antisocial urges (violent, abusive, impulsive, destructive)
• May cause strong sexual urges (high tendency toward rape and other sexual assault--regardless of sexual preference).
• May cause tendency toward nudism, or at least a desire to wear as little as possible.

Known Users

• Popobawa (African Folklore)