- "In voodoo, the demarcation between life and death is more fluid; helping voodoo followers create order out of disorder."
- ― Gods of Suburbia
- "Voodoo is a very interesting religion for the whole family, even those members of it who are dead."
- ― Terry Pratchett (Good Omens)
The power to utilize voodoo. Practitioners are Bokors or Mambos. Variation of Religious Mysticism.
Also Called[]
- Voodoo Mysticism/Magic
- Voodoo-Related Commands/Spells
- Bayou/Effigy/Voudoun/Voodooism
- Haitian Vodou/Hoodoo/Louisiana Voodoo/West African Vodun
- Voodoo Control/Manipulation
Capabilities[]
Users can utilize voodoo, i.e. various practices from Haitian Vodou and or Louisiana Voodoo. Users have access to various practices that involve rituals, prayers, sacrifices, herbalism, & communing with Iwas & Loas to achieve various affects. Some of the most common applications involve necromancy, being possessed, and creating Voodoo dolls.
Applications[]
- Abjuration
- Animancy
- Blessing Magic
- Body Magic
- Cartomancy
- Conjuration
- Curse Magic
- Dark Arts
- Divine Conduit/Vessel
- Effigy Manipulation
- Enchantment
- Herbalism
- Mystic Object Creation
- Necromancy
- Puppet Mastery
- Ritual Magic
- Shapeshifting
- Spell Casting
- Spiritualist
- Supernatural Arts
- Symbol Magic - Veve
- Sympathetic Magic
- Voodoo Doll Physiology
- Voodoo Zombie Physiology
Techniques[]
Associations[]
- Archetype:Bokor
- Jungle Magic: while not factually part of jungle-dwelling societies, voodoo (and similar systems) are commonly found in fiction surrounding jungles - especially when used by stereotypical witch doctors.
- Magic
- Shamanism cleaves very close to voodoo in some aspects, some practitioners may be able to use both.
- Mystical Conversion
- Occultism
- Religious Mysticism
Limitations[]
- Most have to deal with the Loa.
- May have to bargain with/serve loas for power.
- But again, if ones will is strong enough. The user can make the Loa work for them instead.
- May have to bargain with/serve loas for power.
Trivia[]
- Voodoo originates in Africa & migrated to the Western Hemisphere due to the slave trade. The practitioners are usually of African descent as a result.
- Over the years, non-practitioners have characterized it as witchcraft and devil-worship, and many sensationalist portrayals of the religion have featured in popular culture, like Tv-shows and movies due to misconceptions.
Known Users[]
See Also: Hollywood Voodoo.
Anime/Manga/Manhwa[]
- Emi Ogasawara (Ghost Sweeper Mikami)
- Yukari Sendo (Rosario + Vampire)
- Toyama Luca (Toaru Majutsu no Index)
- Voodoo users (Black Sandes Entertainment)
Bonzo/Comics/Graphic Novels[]
- Linton "Papa" Midnite (DC Comics/Vertigo)
- Brother Voodoo (Marvel Comics)
- Calypso Ezili (Marvel Comics)
- Marie Laveau (Marvel Comics)
- Black Talon (Marvel Comics)
- Victoria Greaves-Trott/Punk Mambo (Valiant Entertainment)
- Priscilla Kitaen/Voodoo (Wildstorm/DC Comics)
Cartoons[]
- Simone and Lena (Scooby Doo on Zombie Island)
- Voo Doo Goat (Super Secret Secret Squirrel)
- Big Bayou (Courage: The Cowardly Dog)
- Dr. Facilier (The Princess and the Frog)
- Mama Odie (The Princess and the Frog)
- Alastor/The Radio Demon (Hazbin Hotel)
Literature[]
- Erzulie Gogol (Discworld)
Live Television/Movies[]
- Voodooists (American Horror Story: Coven)
- Ayida (Angel o Demonio)
- Chucky (Child's Play)
- Caroline Cross (Chucky tv series/Child's Play; Franchise)
- Tiffany Valentine (Child’s Play franchise)
- Dr. Death (Child's Play)
- Papa Midnite (Constantine)
- Carrionites (Doctor Who)
- Baron Sunday (Lois and Clark)
- Leonardo (Los Protegidos)
- Tia Dalma/Calypso (Pirates of the Caribbean)
- Blackbeard (Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides)
- Sukie Ridgemont (The Witches of Eastwick)
- Jane Spofford (The Witches of Eastwick)
- Alexandra Medford (The Witches of Eastwick)
- Eva (Witching and Bitching)
- Papa Justify (The Skeleton Key)
- Mama Cecile (The Skeleton Key)
Video Games[]
- Numisu (AFK Arena)
- Happy Harry Houngan (Clayfighter 63⅓)
- Aku Aku (Crash Bandicoot)
- Uka Uka (Crash Bandicoot)
- Witch Doctors (Diablo Series)
- Nazeebo
- Sadida God (Dofus/Wakfu); via Dolls
- Sadida Class; via Dolls
- Owen Gubberson (Hello Puppets)
- Puppets (Hello Puppets)
- Mortimer Handee
- Riley Ruckus
- Bokor Labas (Maximo: Ghosts to Glory)
- LeChuck (Monkey Island Series)
- Voodoo Lady (Monkey Island Series)
- Jolly Roger (Pirates Of The Caribbean Online)
- Witch Doctors (Pirate101)
- Mesmerelda (Skylanders)
- Bad Juju (Skylanders)
- Mz. Ruby (Sly Cooper)
- Baron Samedi (Smite)
- JP Dumond (The Darkness 2: Vendetta)
- Trolls (World of Warcraft)
Other[]
- Voodoo Thursday (Don't Phunk With My Heart)
- Lao the Keymaster (Grindhouse and Watercolors)
- Cho the Gatekeeper (Grindhouse and Watercolors)
- Alastor (Hazbin Hotel)
- Voodoo Jester (Heroes of Newerth)
- Baron Samedi (Live and Let Die)