Arlanserar

**Arlanserar** is a Piscine Wyvern that bears semblance to pikes. Notable for its spear-like tail, speed, agility, and brave, seemingly honourable demeanour, it is a force to be reckoned with, to the point where it can repel monsters stronger that itself.

## Physiology

Arlanserar resembles a northern pike with legs, having a long snout filled with jagged teeth and a long, cylindrical body, albeit one with noticeable amounts of musculature. Its wings are large and similar in structure to a Plesioth's, allowing it to glide and swim with precision, and between its finned tail is a long, spear-like structure designed for impaling prey. Its body is primarily covered in jade scales, with the underbelly being snow-white, and its eyes are red. Its lower legs, wings, and tail are icy blue, and the webbing seen on them is white with grey spots.

## Ecology

Arlanserar is a mid-level predator, feeding on fish and smaller monsters, such as Popo, Anteka, Giggi, Giaprey, Baggi, and Bullfango, while being vulnerable to attacks from larger monsters, such as Barioth, Bojokhan, and Voluron. Similar to the Beotodus, the species is adapted to life in snow and icy waters, but unlike that Piscine Wyvern, it secretes an oily substance from its skin which repels snow and cold in addition to its pointed snout and spear-like tail being able to cut through thick layers of snow. In addition to this oil, it has thick layers of fat underneath its skin which provide protection against the cold. An ambush predator by nature, it hides within snow and holds still within water to avoid detection, then uses sudden bursts of speed to catch prey, a feat that is complimented by its muscular build, long wings, and cylindrical, torpedo-like design, which are designed to resist strong currents and boost acceleration. To defend itself against larger monsters, its tail has developed a long, spear-like structure which is designed to pierce through thick skin and sturdy shells, and in addition to this, the tail secretes a corrosive venom that lowers its victims' resistance to cold, inducing hypothermia upon injection. It has access to the Ice element, utilizing it in the form of freezing bites and icy boulders ripped from the ground that subdue prey and foes alike, and to sustain its icy secretions, it consumes snow and ice, which are stored in a specialized organ.

Due to it primarily relying on quick bursts of speed to catch prey and subdue rivals, which generally take the form of head-on collisions and grappling, its skull has evolved to resist shocks and impacts, and its long, sharp fangs are designed to grip prey and subdue it before tearing it to shreds. As its biomes are home to many poisonous and venomous monsters, they are highly resistant to poisons and neurotoxins due to their bodies producing a strong antivenom in response to these threats. Males compete for females' affection through displays of strength which involve them fighting anything in sight, from smaller monsters like Lagombi to bigger ones like Barioth, with the victors being chosen based on how tenacious and valorous they are in battle; males who refuse to back down, even when outmatched, are seen as more desirable among females. Curiously among carnivores, in spite of their competitive nature, they have been observed to spare their enemies instead of killing them; this trait is believed to be the result of its instincts telling them that they would come back stronger if spared, and thus, would allow for greater displays of tenacity and valor upon a rematch, which, in turn, would increase their chances of getting a mate.

## Cutscene

Hunt Cutscene: Frozen Dagger

Location: Boreal Reef, Area 4

### Synopsis

The hunter walks into the pond filled region of the Boreal Reef, currently searching for a fearsome piscine wyvern known as Arlanserar, which is capable of holding its own against creatures well above its power with its spear-like tail and powerful jaws. The hunter notices an odd scrape mark near one of the ponds, and investigates, finding out that the scrape has a bit of cold fluid in it. The hunter, intrigued by this find, continues to investigate. The hunter then notices a silhouette in the water, and as they turn to look at it, a tail with a spear shaped tip rears up and almost stabs them, as then are forced to dive out of the way.

As the hunter is recovering from the attempted impalement, they hear something tunneling through the snow behind. Suddenly, a large, muscular Piscine Wyvern erupts from the snow behind them, hurtling towards them at the speed of a torpedo. The hunter then is forced to evade again, as the Piscine Wyvern, revealed to be an Arlanserar, tries to stab at them with its tail yet again, as the beast’s name and icon are revealed. After recovering from the attack, the hunter glares at the menacing beasts, as the Frozen Dagger Wyvern lets out a roar, starting the hunt.

## Behavior

Arlanserar is passive around humans and smaller monsters, preferring to keep to itself and ignoring their presence unless it is challenged or provoked by them, or is simply hungry. However, it is highly competitive towards monsters larger or equal in size to it, including its own kind, charging them head-on without fear, and unusually among predatory monsters, it appears to hold a sense of honour, preferring to let its opponents retreat and live another day instead of finishing them off. According to research, this aspect of its personality is caused by its instincts telling it that they will come back stronger if spared, and thus, will grant it a greater challenge and allow it to grow stronger in return.

## Abilities

Arlanserar is notably agile for a Piscine Wyvern, being able to swim through snow and glide and run long distances thanks to its muscular and torpedo-like body structure, and is as strong as it is fast, possessing fangs sharp enough to tear through thick fur and skin and a spear-like tail that pierces through thick shells and fatty layers alike. It holds control over the Ice element, secreting it through its fangs and flinging icy boulders with its shovel-like head, and to compliment this ability, its tail secretes a corrosive venom which renders victims more vulnerable to the cold. Despite being a mid-tier monster, it is powerful and tenacious enough to contend with apex monsters, and has successfully repelled them before.

## Habitat

Arlanserar is found in arctic regions, such as the Tundra and the Boreal Reef.

## HP and Damage

**HP:**

* Base HP: 4,200 HP

* Low-Rank (0.55x): 2,310 HP

* High-Rank (0.70x): 2,940 HP

* G-Rank (1.30x): 5,460 HP

**Physical/Elemental Damage Taken:**

* Head: 25 (Cut), 25 (Impact), 30 (Shot), 20 (Fire), 0 (Water), 15 (Thunder), 0 (Ice), 10 (Dragon), 5 (Earth), 5 (Wind), 5 (Nature), 10 (Aether), 10 (Matter)

* Neck: 45 (Cut), 40 (Impact), 35 (Shot), 25 (Fire), 0 (Water), 15 (Thunder), 0 (Ice), 10 (Dragon), 5 (Earth), 5 (Wind), 5 (Nature), 10 (Aether), 10 (Matter)

* Body: 40 (Cut), 35 (Impact), 30 (Shot), 25 (Fire), 0 (Water), 20 (Thunder), 0 (Ice), 10 (Dragon), 5 (Earth), 5 (Wind), 5 (Nature), 10 (Aether), 10 (Matter)

* Stomach: 50 (Cut), 45 (Impact), 50 (Shot), 20 (Fire), 0 (Water), 20 (Thunder), 0 (Ice), 10 (Dragon), 5 (Earth), 5 (Wind), 5 (Nature), 10 (Aether), 10 (Matter)

* Legs: 35 (Cut), 40 (Impact), 30 (Shot), 20 (Fire), 0 (Water), 15 (Thunder), 0 (Ice), 10 (Dragon), 5 (Earth), 5 (Wind), 5 (Nature), 10 (Aether), 10 (Matter)

* Wings: 35 (Cut), 35 (Impact), 40 (Shot), 20 (Fire), 0 (Water), 15 (Thunder), 0 (Ice), 10 (Dragon), 5 (Earth), 5 (Wind), 5 (Nature), 10 (Aether), 10 (Matter)

* Tail: 35 (Cut), 25 (Impact), 45 (Shot), 20 (Fire), 0 (Water), 20 (Thunder), 0 (Ice), 10 (Dragon), 5 (Earth), 5 (Wind), 5 (Nature), 10 (Aether), 10 (Matter)

* Tail Tip: 20 (Cut), 20 (Impact), 20 (Shot), 25 (Fire), 0 (Water), 25 (Thunder), 0 (Ice), 10 (Dragon), 5 (Earth), 5 (Wind), 5 (Nature), 10 (Aether), 10 (Matter)

**Physical Damage Effectiveness**

* Head = ★ (cutting) ★ (impact) ★ (shot)
* Neck = ★★ (cutting) ★★ (impact) ★★ (shot)
* Body = ★★ (cutting) ★★ (impact) ★ (shot)
* Stomach = ★★★ (cutting) ★★ (impact) ★★★ (shot)
* Legs = ★★ (cutting) ★★ (impact) ★ (shot)
* Wings = ★★ (cutting) ★★ (impact) ★★ (shot)
* Tail = ★★ (cutting) ★ (impact) ★★ (shot)
* Tail Tip = ★ (cutting) ★ (impact) ★ (shot)

1-30 physical damage= ★

31-49 physical damage= ★★

50+ physical damage= ★★★

**Element/Status Effectiveness**

* Fire = ★★★
* Water = ✖
* Thunder = ★★★
* Ice = ✖
* Dragon = ★★
* Earth = ★
* Wind = ★
* Nature = ★
* Aether = ★★
* Matter = ★★
* Poison = ★
* Sleep = ★
* Paralysis = ★
* Blast = ★★★
* Stun = ★★

## Turf Wars

* Vs. Lagombi: Arlanserar instantly lunges for the Lagombi, who slides out of the way before tossing ice at the Piscine Wyvern, hardly phasing it. Then, the Arlanserar uses its snout to hurl snow at the Lagombi, before rushing forwards and slashing it with its dagger-like tail. Then, the Arlanserar proceeds to grab the Lagombi by the neck and trash it around violently, before hurling the Lagombi away. The fanged beast then promptly retreats. **Result: Arlanserar Wins**
* Vs. Gigginox: The cave creeper quickly leaps onto one of the walls of the area to avoid the Arlanserar’s charge, and attempts to strike at it after it climbs higher up the cave. As the Gigginox reaches the ceiling, it bombards the Arlanserar with poison, but the Piscine Wyvern is, unfortunately for the Gigginox, largely immune to most poisons, and thus doesn’t flinch. The Arlanserar then jumps up and grabs the Gigginox by the neck, flailing it around. The Gigginox uses its extendable neck to bite at the Arlanserar’s face to break free, only to get hit by a tail thrust. The Gigginox then flees. **Result: Arlanserar Wins**
* Vs. Ranubilis: The larger Piscine Wyvern circles the smaller Ranubilis, who holds its ground before lunging. The Arlanserar slides away and rushes at the Ranubilis, who attempts to lash at the Piscine Wyvern with its tongue, only for the Arlanserar to dive underground before erupting from below, grabbing the Ranubilis by its neck in its jaws and thrashing it around wildly. The Ranubilis then fires a beam of its signature toxin, freeing it and causing the Arlanserar to hiss in agony. However, the Arlanserar then jumps forwards and jabs its tail forwards with enough force to send the Amphibian flying. The Ranubilis then promptly runs, using the damage its toxin has dealt to escape. **Result: Arlanserar Wins**
* Vs. Aviarctin: The male Frost Eagle takes to the air, as the Arlanserar growls angrily, pawing the ground. Agitated, the Aviarctin dives at the Piscine Wyvern and rakes its face with his talons, before pecking at the Arlanserar repeatedly. The Piscine Wyvern then breaks loose and hurls snow at the Aviarctin, before knocking him out of the air with a well placed tail whip. The Arlanserar prepares to try and bite at the Aviarctin, but the Bird Wyvern uses a series of kicks to stagger the Arlanserar. Then, the Aviarctin attempts to smash the Arlanserar’s head into the floor, but the Piscine Wyvern uses a wing slap to stop this, and then slams its tail onto the Aviarctin’s head. Both monsters then leave the area. **Result: Draw**
* Vs. Barioth: The Barioth circles the Arlanserar, before the felid wyvern tries to pounce. However, the Arlanserar digs to evade the attack, leaving the Barioth confused. The Arlanserar then bursts from below and rams the Barioth in the chest before swinging its tail at it. As the Barioth holds its ground, the Arlanserar tries to jab at it with its tail, only for the Barioth to grab Arlanserar’s tail with its jaws. Barioth then takes flight and manages to lift the Arlanserar up by its tail, as the Piscine Wyvern tries to write free. As Barioth drops the Arlanserar on the floor, the Piscine Wyvern prepares to retaliate, only to get pounced from above and bitten by the neck. The Barioth then drags the Piscine Wyvern along the floor, only to hurl it away. The Arlanserar then retreats. **Result: Barioth Wins**
* Vs. Bojokhan: The Bojokhan circles the Piscine Wyvern, who holds its ground and holds its tail up menacingly. The Arlanserar hurls snow at the Bojokhan, who uses a well placed roar to shatter the snow, only to get rammed by a charging Arlanserar, who tries to overpower the Brute Wyvern with its wings and jaws in a attempt to floor it. However, the Bojokhan uses its powerful arms to shove back. Then, the Arlanserar breaks up the grapple with a tail swing, only to get swiped in the face by the Bojokhan’s arms. As the Bojokhan goes in for a bite, the Arlanserar uses a tail jab to daze the Brute Wyvern before running back and preparing another charge. However, the Bojokhan takes a deep breath right as the piscine charges at it, only to fire its Tornado Roar at the charging Arlanserar, who tries to charge through the roar bravely, only to get sent flying. The Bojokhan then roars at it again, keeping it down. The Arlanserar then leaves the area, as the Bojokhan triumphantly roars. **Result: Bojokhan Wins**
* Vs. Voluron: The two aquatic beasts circle each other, as Arlanserar boldly holds its ground despite the size difference. Arlanserar makes the first move, rushing forwards and leaping onto the larger Leviathan, as the Voluron tries to shake it off, as the Arlanserar bites down on the back of its neck. Voluron then growls and discharges electricity, knocking the Piscine Wyvern off. Seeing this as a good opportunity to counterattack, the Voluron rushes forwards and grabs the Piscine Wyvern in its jaws and flails it around like a rabid dog, smashing it on the ground repeatedly. Arlanserar manages to jab Voluron in the neck with its tail, freeing itself, as the Piscine Wyvern snarls furiously. However, Voluron then smashes Arlanserar with a electrically charged head swing, sending the Piscine Wyvern flying, usually with a broken part, and leaving it floored. **Result: Voluron Wins**

## Attacks

**Snaking Dash**

Similar to other Piscine Wyverns, Arlanserar gets down on its stomach and swiftly slithers towards the enemy. This attack deals medium-high damage. When enraged, it can charge a second time. When underwater, this attack has current effects that require Current Res (Lo) to negate.

**Charge**

Arlanserar quickly charges towards the hunter in an attempt to trample them. This attack deals medium damage and knocks the hunter down. It will only use this attack on land.

**Biting Glide/Swim**

Similar to Cephadrome and Plesioth, Arlanserar darts towards the hunter with its fangs bared and its wings spread out. This attack deals medium-high damage and inflicts Iceblight. When underwater, this attack has current effects that require Current Res (Lo) to negate.

**Wing Slaps**

Similar to Malfestio, Arlanserar swings one wing in a 180 degree angle, then swings the other wing in the opposite direction 180 degrees. This attack deals medium damage. When underwater, the slaps produce currents that require Current Res (Lo) to negate.

**Freezing Bite**

Similar to other Piscine Wyverns, Arlanserar rears its head and snaps at the hunter in a diagonal fashion. This attack deals medium damage and inflicts Iceblight.

**Snowball Scattershot**

Arlanserar digs its snout into the ground, then swings its head in a diagonal fashion, with this movement flinging three snowballs at the hunter at once, which spread out as they fly. This attack deals medium damage and inflicts Snowman. It will only use this attack on land, or when swimming in snow.

**Giant Snowball**

Arlanserar digs its snout into the ground, then swings it upward, which causes a large snowball to pop up. This snowball then falls to the ground band bursts into four smaller snowballs. The main snowball deals medium-high damage while the smaller ones deal low-medium damage, and both inflict Snowman. It will only use this attack on land, or when swimming in snow.

**Tail Whip**

Similar to Monoblos and Diablos, Arlanserar rears its tail up, swings it to the left, then swings it to the right. Each swing deals medium-high damage and inflicts Ice Resistance Down.

**Tail Jab**

Arlanserar makes a series of quick jabs at the hunter with its dagger-like tail. This attack deals medium damage and inflicts Ice Resistance Down.

**Tail Stab**

Arlanserar rears its dagger-like tail back, then does a heavy stab with it. This attack deals high damage and inflicts Ice Resistance Down.

**Lunge + Splash**

Arlanserar leaps forward, then does a 360 degree spin with its tail sticking outward. This attack deals medium-high damage and inflicts Ice Resistance Down.

**Current Flick**

Arlanserar moves backwards while flicking its tail upward, creating a current of water. Contact with the tail deals medium damage and inflicts Ice Resistance Down while contact with the current deals low damage, inflicts Waterblight, and lowers the oxygen meter. It will only use this attack when underwater.

**Snow Burst**

Similar to Cephadrome and Lavasioth, Arlanserar digs underground, creates tremors, then bursts out of the ground. This attack deals medium-high damage and inflicts Iceblight. When enraged, it will chain the attack with a Snaking Dash. The tremors require Tremor Res (Lo) to negate. It will only use this attack in the presence of snow.

**Thrash + Stab**

Arlanserar submerges itself into snow/dives deeper into the water, rushes at a targeted hunter at extreme speeds, grabs them with its jaws, thrashes them for a moment, then impales them with its tail. The grab and thrash deal low damage and inflict Iceblight with each movement, whereas the stab deals high damage and inflicts Ice Resistance Down. It will only use this attack when enraged.

## Weapons

### Great Sword

**Shchukaiser** --> **Shchukaiser+** --> **Mighty Shchukaiser**

### Sword and Shield

**Vodyanix** --> **Vodyanix+** --> **Relentless Vodyanix**

### Dual Blades

**Snoekordes** --> **Snoekordes+** --> **Merciful Snoekordes**

### Hammer

**Gjeddsuchi** --> **Gjeddsuchi+** --> **Fortified Gjeddsuchi**

### Hunting Horn

**Masqantale** --> **Masqantale+** --> **Gallant Masqantale**

### Lance

**Luciusper** --> **Luciusper+** --> **Valorous Luciusper**

### Gunlance

**Nogaicrilek** --> **Nogaicrilek+** --> **Fearless Nogaicrilek**

### Switch Axe

**Aquitanax** --> **Aquitanax+** --> **Honoured Aquitanax**

### Insect Glaive

**Cisalpike** --> **Cisalpike+** --> **Grand Cisalpike**

### Light Bowgun

**Muskelluger** --> **Muskelluger+** --> **Prime Muskelluger**

### Bow

**Reichurve Bow** --> **Reichurve Bow+** --> **Rigid Reichurve Bow**

## Armour

### Blademaster

#### Low-Rank

**Defense**: 100-610

**Elemental Resistances**:

* Fire -20
* Water +15
* Thunder -15
* Ice +15
* Dragon 0
* Earth +5
* Wind +5
* Nature +5
* Aether 0
* Matter 0

**Skills**: Movement Speed Up +1, Challenger +1, Negate Bind, Fire Atk Down

#### High-Rank

**Defense**: 275-620

**Elemental Resistances**:

* Fire -20
* Water +15
* Thunder -15
* Ice +15
* Dragon 0
* Earth +5
* Wind +5
* Nature +5
* Aether 0
* Matter 0

**Skills**: Movement Speed Up +1, Challenger +2, Negate Bind, Fire Atk Down

#### G-Rank

**Defense**: 430-685

**Elemental Resistances**:

* Fire -20
* Water +15
* Thunder -15
* Ice +15
* Dragon 0
* Earth +5
* Wind +5
* Nature +5
* Aether 0
* Matter 0

**Skills**: Movement Speed Up +1, Challenger +2, Negate Bind, Fire Atk Down

### Gunner

#### Low-Rank

**Defense**: 50-380

**Elemental Resistances**:

* Fire -15
* Water +20
* Thunder -10
* Ice +20
* Dragon +5
* Earth +10
* Wind +10
* Nature +10
* Aether +5
* Matter +5

**Skills**: Movement Speed Up +1, Challenger +1, Negate Bind, Fire Atk Down

#### High-Rank

**Defense**: 140-400

**Elemental Resistances**:

* Fire -15
* Water +20
* Thunder -10
* Ice +20
* Dragon +5
* Earth +10
* Wind +10
* Nature +10
* Aether +5
* Matter +5

**Skills**: Movement Speed Up +1, Challenger +2, Negate Bind, Fire Atk Down

#### G-Rank

**Defense**: 230-445

**Elemental Resistances**:

* Fire -15
* Water +20
* Thunder -10
* Ice +20
* Dragon +5
* Earth +10
* Wind +10
* Nature +10
* Aether +5
* Matter +5

**Skills**: Movement Speed Up +1, Challenger +2, Negate Bind, Fire Atk Down

## Breakable Parts

Head - The head will be scarred

Wings x2 - The webbing will be torn.

Body- The body will be covered in scars.

Tail Tip - The spear-like tip will be cracked.

## Trivia

* When exhausted, Arlanserar will fail to spit ice at hunters, and will take longer to recover after using some attacks. It can regain stamina by feeding from fishing spots.
* Sonic Bombs can be used to stun Arlanserar while it is submerged in snow or water, leaving it open to attack. However, it will immediately become enraged once it recovers.