Flame Caller

The **Flame Caller** is a gigantic Stoker Class dragon that lives near large water sources in volcanic regions.

## Official Description

Some legends consider this gargantuan dragon to be the devil fated to destroy the world, while others claim it is the giant who birthed creation. Seen as an *"Incarnation of Fatalis*," Flame Callers shape the land around them and lay waste to any mere beings attempting to quell their unending rage.

## Physical Appearance

### Egg

It is currently unknown what Flame Caller eggs look like, or if they lay eggs at all. As there are only two Flame Callers in existence, it can be argued that, like Eruptodons, these dragons asexually reproduce.

### Hatchling to Adult

No young Flame Callers have ever been spotted. Adults have relatively short limbs and a long tail and neck. Flame Callers are covered in fiery scales and a rocky shell that makes it resemble an active volcano. Both its scales and shell are hot to touch due to unique fluids circulating throughout its body. Their bodies are filled with a magma-like substance which pools at the base of the tail, the chest, and at each shoulder. Each of these pools directs magma flow to certain parts of the body. On its back are a pair of wing-like appendages. Seemingly useless in terms of flight, these "wings" feature cannon-like chutes which can extrude globules of magma, both as a means of defense as a way to jettison excess magma. The head of a Flame Caller features a frill-like structure and an upturned snout.

## Abilities

### Firepower

Flame Callers mainly fight with the eruptions of magma-like fluid from its wing plates, as well as blasts of fire from its mouth. The fluid is shaped into massive balls of fire and lava that can easily set the sea ablaze, boiling the water.

### Strength and Combat

Flame Callers not only use their firepower, but their immense size and physical strength to bring down any enemies. They will throw themselves to crush any enemies that dare to face them. They can even scorch the ground with their massive claws.

### Environmental Impact

Flame Callers possess a very high body temperature. Because of this and their fluids, Flame Callers can destroy ecosystems with their mere presence. The heat and fire it produces are enough to kill nearby species, causing the water around it to boil and become bloody and tainted. It's been noted that unless a Flame Caller is forced to leave its territory, it will stay there until its death.

In old tales, it's been said that Flame Callers have caused so much destruction while traveling that they can sink small islands.

### Swimming

    It is unknown how fast Flame Callers can swim or how deep they can dive. Researchers don't even know if the Flame Caller holds it breath or is able to breathe underwater. However, it can be deduced that they are good at swimming, as they have been noted in past legends to have swam thousands of miles to find a suitable place to make a home.

In shallow water, Flame Callers crawl across the ground, its insanely high body temperature causing the water to boil and turn red from the amount of sea creatures being boiled alive. Sometimes steam can be seen coming from around a Flame Caller's body while in water.

## Weaknesses

While the magma-like fluids constantly flow throughout their body, the circulation can be stopped by greatly damaging the cores on their body. Once the cores are broken, the fluids can't properly circulate through various parts of a Flame Caller's body, limiting its firepower.

## Personality and Behavior

Flame Callers have never been seen interacting with other large dragons. However, from the way their teeth are designed, it could be assumed that they are of a carnivorous nature. What is known is that they are extremely hostile to all living things and will destroy entire ecosystems without a second thought. Although they passively cause destruction wherever they go, they are known to attack and sink islands for seemingly no reason.

    While Flame Callers can't fly, they are capable of walking on land and on the seafloor. Because of the massive amount of heat their body produces, it is likely that Flame Callers require shallow seas to regulate body temperature and cool themselves off when they begin to overheat. Noticeably, they don't seem to stat on land or in water for very long.

The gushing magma within a Flame Caller's body is different from blood. The fluid is circulated through its body by cores, more commonly known as **Smelters**, located on their chest, arms, and tail. It is unknown how Flame Callers can produce these fluids.

## Training

As of now, it is unknown how to tame or train a Flame Caller.

## Trivia

* The Flame Caller is Dire Miralis from the Monster Hunter franchise.
* There are rumors that Flame Callers can fully regenerate their entire body from their still-beating heart, but such rumors have never been confirmed and likely aren't true at all.
* Flame Callers are the closest relatives to Fatalis and a direct descendant.
* Their scales are sometimes called "burning flowers" due to their eerie beauty.
* There are only two known living Flame Callers.

## Gallery

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## Image Sources

1. Dire Miralis Drawing - Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate by AkridDrawing on DeviantArt
2. Dire Miralis Redraw by C00laise on DeviantArt
3. DIRE MIRALIS by Lordchiguire on DeviantArt
4. Sunken Destruction by Lone-Scarab on DeviantArt
5. Dire Miralis: Lord of Hell Fire by mickking on DeviantArt
6. The Smelting Black Dragon, Dire Miralis by Aeflus on DeviantArt
7. Dire Miralis by koko--bird on DeviantArt
8. Monster Hunter 3: Dire Miralis by AcroSauroTaurus