Azantaea

Azantaea are powerful Elder Dragons created by DinoGamer13 and introduced in Monster Hunter Strike.

## Physiology

Azantaea are stockier Elders, sharing their overall body frame with Velkhana and Malzeno. Their arms are larger than their compatriots, boasting powerful claws and muscles. Azantaea claws are actually large enough that they must knuckle-walk to keep balanced. Along these arms lie several sets of iridescent feathers, each one sharp as daggers. Azantaea skin is leathery and a blue-grey, evoking statues and sculptures of stone. Their back halves are reminiscent of that of Kushala Daora, with a unique spiral pattern. The feathers from the arms line the back and tail as well. On the neck are intermittently placed sapphire spines, oftentimes aglow with energy. Azantaea heads look like a mix between those of a caiman and those of a python, with a notable nasal horn at the tip. Their shoulders and backs boast one more notable feature: large stony, brick-like armor plating. This same armor extends to their wings, thinning enough to still be used in flight, but crafting deadly weapons at the same time.

## Behavior

Azeantaea are fairly calm Elder Dragons, keeping in line with many of the class. They surprisingly leave well enough alone most of the time, being the rare case of an Elder Dragon not causing catastrophic damage. The species as a whole is migratory, flocks of 10-20 soaring from mountaintop to mountaintop almost constantly.

### Specific Locale Interactions

When on mountainous terrain, Azeantaea will bask in the sun or moonlight, absorbing the rays and powering up.

### Turf Wars

#### Against Wengitirgo

The Elder Dragon roars intimidatingly at the leviathan, who is, surprisingly, showing a level of cowardice. Losing this uncharacteristic fear, the Wengitirgo lurches at the Azantaea’s neck, latching on like a bear trap. The Azantaea flails around, attempting to dislodge the leviathan. If the Azantaea has more health than the Wengitirgo, it will open its wings and blast the leviathan with either aetherial or voidal energy (Depending on the time of day). Result: Azantaea Win. If the Azantaea is on equal health or less, the Wengitirgo will burst compressed air out of its chest vents, knocking the Azantaea away. The Azantaea will then proceed to fire a void/aether beam at the leviathan, pushing it backwards. Result: Tie

#### Against Kheranoto

The Kheranoto lays a webbing trap for the Azantaea, knowing it cannot take it head-on. It then grabs the Dragon’s attention and draws it into the trap. The Azantaea gets snared, becoming alight with either ethereal or voidal energy. It begins to burn/melt its way out of the snare, as the Kheranoto moves back in to strike. It manages to get in a few bites and claw attacks before the Azantaea bursts into the sky in a blaze/void of glory. It unleashes a beam at the temnoceran, binding it in place. The Azantaea then powers up an impact and deals the decisive blow, throwing back the kheranoto significantly. Result: Azantaea Win.

#### Against Lesser Elders (Kushala, Teostra, Malzeno, Vaal Hazak, Rukodiora, etc.)

The Azeantaea will engage physically with the attacking dragon, wrestling both to the ground. Both beasts will charge an energy of some kind (be it wind, fire or other) and begin a beam lock. Depending on the health of the combatants, one will win the beam lock and emerge victorious. Result: Tie.

#### Against Brute Wyverns (except Raging Brachydios and Raging Scorpion Brachydios)

The Azeantaea will fly up and knock down the attacking Brute from the side, ravaging its flank with claws and teeth. The Brute tries to recover, but is blasted again by a beam of either Aether or Void energy. Result: Azeantaea Win.

## Abilities

Azeantaea have easily noticeable physical strength, represented in their forearms and tails. This stored power, in conjunction with its dagger-like feathers can create devastating projectiles. What’s more is that Azantaea are natural reactors, constantly pumping out immense amounts of energy. They do so by wildly advanced photosynthesis, drawing direct sunlight during the day and trace amounts at night. Uniquely, they appear to synthesize lesser amounts of light into Void element, rather than the Aether element converted en masse. The pairing of these two powerful elements make Azantaea a true threat to be reckoned with, especially at dusk or dawn, as they can access both elements at these times.

## Ecological Information

### Ecology

Azeantaea are migratory creatures, traveling on the airways year round to remain in the areas with the longest days. The flocks of the beasts rarely settle in one spot. Young are carried in small crevices on their backs until they can fly themselves.

### Habitat

When Azeantaea do stop their migrations, they tend to be in higher locations such as the Silver Grotto or Snowy Mountains.

### Ecological Niche

Azeantaea, due to their nature and status as elder dragons, do not have a proper niche.

### Biological Adaptations

Azeantaea wings are so incredibly specialized. Their unique armor is lightweight, yet tough. Absorbent, yet reflective. Flexible, yet sturdy. It's so unique that recovered samples are studied thoroughly before they ever reach the Smiths.

## Cutscenes

Frozen Secrets of Light and Dark: Silver Grotto : Area 3:

TBA

## Game Data

### Rage and Tired States

* Rage State: cracks between armor glows corresponding color.
* Tired State: Azeantaea flies significantly less, as well as barely using its chosen element.

### Interactions With Unique Statuses

Azeantaea, being an elder dragon, is immune to most abnormal states. Theoretically however it could become “risen” much like Teostra or Kushala Daora if exposed to the Anomaly.

### Mounts/Clutch Claw Effects

#### Mounting

Azeantaea mounts are fairly similar to those of other elder dragons.

#### Clutch Claw

Azantaea can not be clutch-clawed due to the lack of the Clutch Claw in MHS. (Fangames with the Claw can customize the locations)

### Breakable parts

Azeantaea can have its head, forearms, wings and tail broken.

### Sharpness Damage Effectiveness

 Head
 Arms
 Wings
 Body
 tail

### Elemental Effectiveness

#### Fanon

 Star Count

Note: Earth has no rating due to the lack of the element within MHS. FanGames with Earth Element may choose their own rating.

## Theme

Guardian of Light and Dark--Azeantaea (Eruzerion Phase 2)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H66u3G-GJU8

## Shiny Item Drops

#### Material Items

An Astral Scale or Shard can drop as a shiny.

#### Slinger Ammo

No Slinger ammo is dropped via Clutch Claw attacks.

## Equipment

Armor Set Bonus: Azeantaea Bounty

* Greatly increases elemental damage based on environmental conditions.

## Notes/Trivia

* Azeantaea is based primarily off deities of the sun and moon, more specifically of Aztec myth, as indicated in its name, head shape and intricate wings.
* Azeantaea often get into scraps with Valstrax and other migratory species. These often happen around eclipses due to heightened aggression caused across the board by such events.