Wereprimate Physiology

The power to transform into a wereprimate. Variation of Werebeast Physiology. Opposite to Primatewere Physiology.

Also Called[]

Oozaru (Dragon Ball series)
Pithecanthropy
Weremonkey/Wereape Transformation/Physiology/Form/Mimicry

Capabilities[]

User with this ability is a wereprimate, a being with the power to transform into a primate, either purposely or after being placed under a curse and/or therianthropic affliction via a bite or scratch from a wereprimate, or some other means (such as being born with the ability). This transformation is often associated with the appearance of the full moon.

The user gains the traits of the wereprimates, most obvious being able to change into a primate with the natural characteristics inherent to both primates and humans, including senses, stamina, agility, etc. In addition, wereprimates are often attributed strength and speed far beyond those of primates or men and may have them in lesser amount even when untransformed.

Apart from this, the nuances vary considerably between users: some are limited to single form which ranges from completely animal to man-ape (humanoid with primate characteristics, species varying wildly); some can shift between human, man-ape (humanoid monkey) and completely ape; while others are able to choose to what extent they want to change, including what parts. Their ape-form may range from a completely natural monkey, a massively monstrous monkey, or mythological apes/ape-like creatures.

Applications[]

Variations[]

Giant Werebeast Physiology
- Oversized Attacks
Mythical Bestiary
- Esoteric Physiology (Varies)
  - Unique Physiology
- Supernaturally-Transcendent Enhancement
  - Supernatural Creature Physiology
Training Regimen
- Peak Human/Enhanced/Supernatural Exercise
- Supernatural Arts
Transcendent Mutant-Meta Physiology - As a mutant instance of a user.
- Genetic Mutation/Perfection
  - Ultimate Being
- Ultimate Power/Overpowered (Varies; exceedingly rare)
Transcendent Werebeast Physiology
- Omicron/Alpha Physiology
  - Zenith Form/Pinnacle Condition
- Transcendent Physiology
  - Monkey Deity/Vanara Physiology
- Transformation Mastery
  - Biological Essence-Form Manipulation; limited to natural transformation.

Archetypical[]

Associations[]

Limitations[]

Can be outmatched by Supernatural Hunters.
Innate instincts may cloud the user's mind in respect of decision making, self-control or foresight/forethought without proper awareness of this risk.
In instances where wereprimates may have a tail may be extremely sensitive, resulting in the wereprimate experiencing intense pain when their tail is attacked or squeezed, even to the point of paralyzing them.
In some instances, removal of the tail may result in the wereprimate no longer being able to transform.
May be connected to the phases of the Moon (Full Moon in particular) and either only be able to transform or be involuntarily forced to change during one.
May cause changes of mental abilities/personality.
- May include loss of memory of human emotion and life.
- May include loss of self-control.

Known Users[]

Keel (Buster Keel)
Saiyans & Saiyan Hybrids with tail (Dragon Ball series); Only as Oozaru/Great Ape
- Baby Vegeta
- Bardock
- Broly (DBS)
- Nappa
- Son Gohan
- Son Goku/Kakarot
- Vegeta
Wereapes (Forgotten Realms)
Darius (Fullmetal Alchemist)
Bili (Kings of Nowhere/Dark Horse Comics)
Kenneth Hale/Gorilla-Man (Marvel Comics)
Fahnbullah Eddy/Gorilla Girl (Marvel Comics)
Roshi (Naruto) via Inner Beast
Yeren (Werewolf: The Apocalypse)
Optimus Primal (Beast Wars: Transformers)