Kappa
Country of Origin: Japan
Being Type: River Imp (Yokai)
Being Type: River Imp (Yokai)
Power Stats
Aggression
7/10
Magic Abilities
7/10
Physical Power
5/10
Origin Backstory
Kappa are mischievous water creatures in Japanese folklore with turtle shells and a dish on their heads holding water for strength. They challenge humans to sumo or pull them into rivers but respect politeness and cucumbers. Ancient tales warn children of river dangers through these tricksters.
Key Features
- •Dish on head (sōzu)
- •Beak and shell
- •Loves cucumbers
- •Strength drains if dish empties
- •Skilled in medicine
Lore
Kappa are mischievous river imps in Japanese folklore with turtle shells and water-filled head dishes, pulling pranks or sumo challenges, respecting politeness and cucumbers, warning of river dangers.
