Eigion Warden

== Description ==
=== Behavior ===
* While s can change the weather by will, their mood can also affect the climate. If the weather on the surface is particularly bad, it could be caused by an upset over a failed hunt.
* s can create whirlpools by swimming in circles rapidly, and the sheer power of these vortexes can wipe out some of the largest creatures. This is mostly used as a defense mechanism.
* The has a very flexible hunting ground, though it prefers to pursue larger prey in the upper zones of the ocean.
** Its preferred way of hunting is stalking the prey from below or afar and catching it off guard with a sudden attack. It enjoys striking fear into the heart of anything it pursues.
* Both male and female members of the species will take care of their eggs, but will abandon them when they hatch.
** Their pups live in tropical environments, whereas adult s are mostly found in colder climates.
* s are usually solitary as adults, but juveniles form pods for protection, as most s do not make it to adulthood. Those who form close social bonds might end up never leaving these pods.
* s can hibernate in the deepest parts of the ocean for years without any food.
* The 's avatars show specific contempt towards avatars of the Angelic Warden and to Opralegions, and this goes both ways. The reason for this behavior currently seems to be lost to time.
* The enjoys the company and aura of the Novus Warden, as it does not deem it as a threat. However, the Novus Warden may not appreciate this, due to its timid nature.
* The "eyes" across the 's body are fake. These eye spots are meant to confuse any attacker.
== Appearance ==
The is a long, leviathan-like creature with 6 claw-tipped flippers along its torso, each one bearing one or more orange markings similar to eyes. It has multiple jagged spikes on its back and its tail bears fins shaped similarly to those of a shark which also have glowing spots. Its head is short with cheek fins and a throat that glows orange. It has 6 eyes arranged in diagonal lines that go towards the back of the creature and has a bulky torso. Like all Wardens, the has a mask that floats near its head, though in the 's case it is oval shaped with a spiral marking in the middle and bears multiple growths on its sides. The also has multiple parts that float near its fins.
=== Males ===
Males lack the orbs around the jaw the females have, but have 2 light bluish-gray spikes on their bottom jaw. 
=== Females ===
Females have 2 small orange floating orbs near the bottom of their lower jaw.
== Abilities ==
== Carry-able Creatures ==
== Trivia ==
* Concept by Renorayz in the Creatures of Sonaria Discord.
** The is based off of lionfish, pufferfish, sharks, Subnautica's leviathans (namely the Reaper Leviathan), and the sea monsters depicted on medieval maps. As stated by Renorayz, they "kind of generally went for a vibe of a sea monster fishermen would tell tales of seeing."Renorayz, 11 June 2023, prompt submission on the Creatures of Sonaria Discord, seen here.
** Also, the 's neck was inspired by the neck of Paolumu from Monster Hunter.
** It was confirmed that the 's alternate name, Malveathian, is a portmanteau of the name of the biblical sea serpent, Leviathan, and the word "malevolent".
*** All together, the 's full name and title is Malveathian, Maelstrom of the depths and Sentinel of Fear. This is present in Wolfragon's lore document.
* The is the first (and so far only) pure aquatic Warden to be confirmed by the game's developer team.
** Also, its first event pure aquatic ever.
* According to Renorayz, newborn s are called pups, and groups of the creatures are called pods.
* According to Renorayz, the 's neck is usually thinner. It has two layers of skin, one that is around its normal neck and one around that layer. It fills this area with water (think of it like a pouch); this is to protect its actual neck from damage, rather than for intimidation.
* The 's sprint animation may have been inspired by suggestions in a discord server, which Developers (Minisode1_BlueHour) asked for to be put in the server "no-mic-vc". The suggestions were for a shark-inspired chasing animation for the 's sprint animation. However, it is unclear if this was intentionally put in its sprinting animation or if it was inspired by something else.
* The is the second carnivorous Warden, the first being the Angelic Warden.
* The is currently the heaviest aquatic creature in the game, tied with Magnacetus.
* Due to the 's size and inspirations it is commonly called "Leviathan" by players.
** Players also refer as "Fish Warden", "Eigion", and "Elder Guardian" because of its resemblance to the Minecraft mob.
== Gallery ==
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Main =
This tab is intended to present official concept sheets and color palettes for the .
EigionWardenConceptArt.png| concept art
EigionWardenPallet.png|'s primary color palette
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Development =
This tab is intended to present anything showcased during the process of development for the , such as the creation of models, animations, and poses.
Eigion Teaser.jpeg| teaser
EigionRig.png|Rigged 
EigionFront.png|'s size compared to that of Iztajuatl and Opralegion, front view
EigionTop.png|Size comparison, top view
EigionSide.png|Size comparison, side view
EigionBengon.png| beside Bengon for scale
EigonWardenDev1|Clip provided by Minisode1_BlueHour (Aphauxin), CoS Discord, 8/9/2023
EigonWardenDev2|Clip provided by Triefelgrim [Wolfragon], CoS Discord, 8/10/2023
EigonWardenDev3|Clip provided by Minisode1_BlueHour (Aphauxin), CoS Discord, 8/12/2023
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References =
This tab is intended to present anything to further observe the 's design, inspirations, and changes in growth stages for reference.
EigionWarden Juvenile.png|Juvenile 
eigionteen.png|Teen 
EigionWarden Adult.png|Adult 
EigionWarden Underbelly.png|'s chest patterns, all ages
EigionWarden Male vs Female Designs.png|A closer view of 's gender dimorphism
eigioncarcass.png|'s Legacy carcass features orange flesh
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Mutations =
This tab is intended to present how different Mutations appear on the .
Eigion WardenTrialAlbinism.jpeg|Albino 
Eigion WardenTrialBewitched.webp|Bewitched 
Eigion WardenTrialDiamond.png|Diamond male 
Eigion WardenFemaleDiamond.png|Diamond female 
EigionWardenDiamondGlimmer.png|Diamond + Glimmer 
Eigion WardenTrialFrostburn.jpeg|Frostburn 
EigionWardenFrostburnGlimmer.png|Frostburn + Glimmer 
EigionWardenFrostburnGlimmer2.png|Frostburn + Glimmer in-game
Eigion WardenTrialGhosty.png|Ghosty 
EigionWardenGhostyTopView.png|Ghosty , top view
EigionWardenGhosty.png|Ghosty in-game
Eigion WardenTrialGlimmer.png|Glimmer male 
Eigion WardenTrialGlimmer M.png|Glimmer male during day and night
Eigion WardenTrialGlimmer F.png|Glimmer female during day and night
Eigionvoid.png|The Glimmer regions of the , highlighted with a Void palette
Eigion WardenTrialGlow Tail.jpg|Glow Tail 
EigionWardenGlowTail.png|Custom Glow Tail 
Eigion WardenTrialHeadless.png|Headless 
Eigion WardenTrialLeucistic.jpeg|Leucistic 
Eigion WardenTrialPiebald.png|Piebald 
EigionWardenPiebaldGlimmer.png|Piebald + Glimmer 
Eigion WardenTrialShadow.png|Shadow 
EigionWardenShimmerGlimmer.jpg|Custom Shimmer + Glimmer 
Eigion WardenTrialSmore.jpg|Smore 
Eigion WardenTrialZombified.png|Zombified 
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Other =
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EigionWarden Icon.png| in the game's icon during its release, by retronintendo102
MalveathianKey.png|Malveathian's Key, a UGC item modeled after the 
WardenRageEpic.png|First phase of 's Warden's Rage ability
EigionWarden Rage 2.png|Second phase of 's Warden's Rage ability
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== Notes ==
Category:Glimmer