Ataba Waskra

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**Ataba Waskra** are powerful Elder Dragons of unknown origin.

## Physiology

Ataba Waskra can easily be identified by their large, golden wings. In fact, their entire bodies are covered in a coat of divinely shining feathers. Their lower legs, beak and tail are featherless, revealing a bright orange, red and black pattern on the monster's skin. The dragons' heads are adorned with some large feathers, which - unlike all others - shine a silvery white and have black tips, forming a crown-like structure. Their large, cream colored beaks are a formidable weapon, used not only to rip prey apart, but also to do the same to unlucky hunters. Their avian-looking forelegs are equipped with sharp claws, which can deliver wounds just as deadly as those from the beak.

## Ecological Information

### Placement In Food Chain

Ataba Waskra are dangerous forces of nature, and thus have little to nothing to fear from other monsters. Only equally strong Elder Dragons, like Chameleos, Racqor Taralok or Garuba Daora pose a potential threat to these creatures.

### Behavior Towards Other Monsters

Even though Ataba Waskra are vicious and powerful fighters, they usually prefer not to attack intruders unless really necessary. In fact, most monsters are repelled by merely a display of the dragons' wings. However, should an individual be attacked or feel threatened, it will not hesitate to use all their might.

### Turf Wars

* **Ataba Waskra vs. Chameleos:** The two dragons circle each other, hissing angrily. The Chameleos suddenly goes invisible, only to promptly reappear at the side of the Ataba Waskra. It wraps itself around its larger opponent, and forcefully bites its neck, dealing around 600 damage. Right after letting go, it sprays a concetrated poison cloud into the face of the Ataba Waskra, again dealing around 600 damage. The Ataba Waskra regains consciousness and grabs the Chameleos by the face, launches it to the floor - which already deals 700 damage - only to then violently scratch over the Chameleos's face, dealing around 550 damage. In total, the Turf War ends in a tie.
* **Ataba Waskra vs. Racqor Taralok:** WIP
* **Ataba Waskra vs. Garuba Daora** The two dragons first spread their wings, attempting to scare each other off. As this fails, the Garuba Daora pounces at the Ataba Waskra, ramming its crystalline horns into the Ataba Waskra's side. This deals about 950 damage and staggers the Ataba Waskra. The Garuba Daora tries to charge up an elemental attack, however, it is stopped by the Ataba Waskra. The dragon hits the Garuba Daora in the face with its foreleg (250 damage), only to then violently chomp on its face, dealing additional 650 damage. The Turf War ends in a tie, with either one of the dragons taking to the skies and leaving the area.
* **Ataba Waskra vs. Nefu Garumudo:** Both dragons immediately roar, and charge at each other. The Nefu Garumudo evades the Ataba Waskra's first attack, and bites into the dragon's neck. It forces its opponent down and releases a sudden beam of dust and sand, which deals around 900 to 1000 damage and wounds the Ataba Waskra. Suddenly, the Ataba Waskra breaks free, violently scratches the Nefu Garumudo's face (450 damage), stuns the Nefu Garumudo with a quick movement of its wings - which causes a flash - and then fires a beam of light element directly at the dragon's face, dealing additional 900 damage.

### Tracks

The tracks from a wandering Ataba Waskra are usually either **"Ataba Waskra Footprint"** or **Golden Feather"**. However, rarely, one can find a **"Silver Feather"**, which grants a higher amount of research points.

### Specific Locale Interactions

When found in the central part of the **Temple Of The Sun**, Ataba Waskra will rear up and burst through the roof of the ruin, letting the sunlight flood the room, which acts like a flash attack. This also enables the dragon to charge itself up with solar energy, much like when "outside".

### Special Behaviors

When facing a **Gharash'murun**, the Ataba Waskra will first display its taunt, much like when initiating a Turf War. However, instead of the two dragons fighting, they will instead form a **Bond**, in a similar way to Teostra and Lunastra. The dragons rear up, take to the skies and start circling around. The Gharash'murun then releases a gust of wind, which, thanks to the constant circling motion, turns into a large tornado. Then both dragons release their true elemental powers, Light and Black Flame uniting in the tornado, before both monsters violently land and roar. This causes the tornado to "explode" violently. The two monsters then catch a breath, before either one leaves the area, or they continue fighting the hunter.

Scientists first thought that these two dragons were male and female, however, after further researching, it was proven that they are, in fact, two separate species. Why exactly this bond happens is still unknown, however, it is speculated that the Gharash'murun and Ataba Waskra are in some sort of symbiotic relationship.

## Abilities

Ataba Waskra are infamous for their ability to use the sunlight to their advantage. Their feathers are covered in a metallic substance, which, while also reflecting sunlight very well, is highly conductive. They can generate the Light Element, the feathers on their bodies serving as an enhancement. The dragon can not only release this element via its large wings, but also through its mouth. Additionally, it is a very adept flier, enabling it to strike at foes from above.

## Rage and Tired States

* **Enraged**
	+ Feathers puff up, inside of mouth shines golden, gold coat starts to flow

## Interactions With Alternate States

Snce they are Elder Dragons, Ataba Waskra do not interact with any alternate states.

## Mounts

It displays the usual Elder Dragon mount animation. Its head and back are accessible.

## Breaks

* Beak Wounded
* Left Silver Feather cropped
* Tail Severed
* Wing damaged
* Right Foreleg damaged
* Left foreleg, claws broken off

## Carves

* G-Rank
* S-Rank

## Quests

* G-Rank
* S-Rank

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## Ecology

### Taxonomy

* **Order:** Elder Dragon
* **Suborder:** Equinox Dragon
* **Superfamily:** Sun Dragon
* **Family:** Waskra

Ataba Waskra are powerful Elder Dragons that are said to rule over the light of the sun. Eyewitnesses claim to have seen them form swarms and attack even the strongest of foes.

### Habitat Range

Ataba Waskra are said to inhabit a wide range of areas, although they are most commonly witnessed in the **Drenched Thicket** and **Temple Of The Sun**. However, there are some reports claiming that individuals have also been spotted in the **Ruined Ridge** of the Old World.

### Ecological Niche

Ataba Waskra are elusive and powerful top predators, fearing almost nothing. However, in some areas they are occasionally challenged by strong and aggressive monsters, including the likes of Deviljho and Rajang. Ataba Waskra can easily compete with fellow Elder Dragons, especially Garuba Daora, Chameleos, Riahu Baraina or Nefu Garumudo, sharing habitats with them.

### Biological Adaptations

Harnessing the power of the very sun, there are not many who can hope to stand a chance against an Ataba Waskra, let alone defeat it. The dragons are masters in combat, using the Light Element to their advantage and as a mean of defense. Additionally, their sharp talons and beaks are deadly weapons, ripping apart prey within seconds. Their long, barbed tails can further worsen the wounds. The large flight feathers it possesses function both like solar panels and mirrors. When found in an area with abundant sunlight, the dragon constantly charges itself with energy, while also being able to blind attackers - it does so by reflecting the sunlight in one large and intense 'circle of light' around itself. Foes who are found within close proximity to the dragon while it performs the attack are temporarily blinded, while those who are further away get stunned.

When enraged, the dragon's feathers will puff up and it will release some of the metallic substance in a large burst, covering itself in a constantly flowing coat of it. This further increases the conductivity, as well as enhancing the dragon's elemental abilities. What is more, the inside of its beak becomes undescribably hot, burning those who are touched by it severely.

### Behavior

While Ataba Waskra are feared for their immense strength and power, they generally are rather placid and docile creatures, preferring to deter those who come too close to it, rather than attacking them on sight. The Manano Wycademy, together with Astera, have studied the behavior of some individuals, and some scientists claim that they act like protectors for the monsters in their current area. However, one should still not fail to consider the dragon's power, for when feeling threatened or challenged, its temper changes in mere seconds.

## Cutscenes

### Introductory Cutscene

* **Quest:** "Reign Of Light"
* **Location:** Drenched Thicket, at the delta
* **Synopsis:** The hunter follows the peculiar tracks they discovered throughout the forest. They arrive at the Jijirang-Delta, looking aroundm trying to find the tracks again. Suddenly, a loud screech is heard, a blinding light promptly following. The hunter groans and stumbles backwards, nearly tripping over a stone. Slowly regaining sight again, they look upwards, seeing a shadow approaching them. The shadow screeches again, this time more clearly audible, and lands. It is a golden dragon, its presence being royal and divine. The hunter is pulled out of their thoughts, unsheathes their weapon and the hunt starts.

### Hunt Cutscene

* **Quest:** "The Sungod"
* **Location** Temple Of The Sun, Outside the central room
* **Synopsis:** The hunter hears two monsters roaring, one is unmistakably an Ataba Waskra, while the other sounds a lot like a Nefu Garumudo. They hide behind a rock, and try to catch a glimpse on what is happening. The two dragons are facing each other, roaring and hissing in anger. Suddenly, the Nefu Garumudo roars, a blue light surrounding it in a large burst. A large crystal has formed at its tail tip, causing its body to glow and enveloping it in a blue aura. The Ataba Waskra reacts, spreading its wings and puffing its feathers up. The two dragons start charging and crash into each other. The Nefu Garumudo tries to strike at the Ataba Waskra with its tail, while also attempting to bite it. The Ataba Waskra tries to evade the attacks, but ends up with a large wound on its neck, screeching in pain. Suddenly, it unleashes an enormously large beam of light, directly hitting the Nefu Garumudo and leaving a smoking mark on its face. The Nefu Garumudo hisses and tries to summon a sandstorm. The Ataba Waskra realizes what its opponent is planning, pounces at it and scratches over the Nefu Garumudo's face, finally repelling it. The hunter gazes at the dragon, completely unaware of the fact that they are out of hiding. The Ataba Waskra, already enraged, turns towards the hunter and howls loudly. The hunter flinches and hastily unleashes their weapon, the hunt starting with an enraged Ataba Waskra.

## Trivia

* Ataba Waskra individuals sometimes are seen flying to the **Ruined Ridge**. Why exactly they do so is still a mystery.
	+ Some scientists speculate that these creatures target **Valstrax**, seeing them as potential prey. However, this is still not proven.
* A hunter tasked to research **Kulve Taroth** once claimed to have witnessed a swarm (!) of Ataba Waskra attack the humongous Elder Dragon and even kill it, feasting not only on the carcass, but also on its golden armor.
	+ This would mean that Ataba Waskra is one of the only Elder Dragons to be able to team up.
	+ This would additionally mean that Kulve Taroth in fact *has* a predator.

### Notes

* Ataba Waskra is based on **Amaru**, a beast of incan mythology. Additionally, its design is inspired by multiple elements of the incan culture.
* The name Ataba Waskra is a portmanteau of "Atabalipa", a version of the name "Atahualpa", the last incan ruler, as well as "Waskar". "Waskar" is a spelling of "Huascar", the brother of "Atahualpa".