Arid Monoliths

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## Description

The **Arid Monoliths** are an area first appearing in ???, where they act as the game's Desert Area. The area is made up of open desert, two giant limestone towers, the caves and tunnels within and a small oasis. The area is under the rule of the mighty Temnoceran **Dawabbha**, which devours any would-be trespassers.

## Areas

* **Base Camp 1:** a large tent on a sandy cliff, facing the entrance of a canyon. A vast, almost endless desert is visible in the background.
* **Base Camp 2:** a quickly put together camp in a small crevice inside one of the Monoliths. Sand steadily rains from a hole in the ceiling.
* **Base Camp 3:** a medium-sized tent on a small cliff, and a small cave connected to it.
* **Area 1:** a thin canyon that widens into a large, round pit.
* **Area 2:** an area where the canyon disappears and gives way to open desert. Two separate cave entrances are visible, digging deep within the Monoliths.
* **Area 3:** a sizeable cave underground, at the base of the Greater Monolith.
* **Area 4:** a section of an expansive cave near the top of the Greater Monolith. A tight corridor leads to **Base Camp 2**.
* **Area 5:** an even more open region of the previously mentioned cave, slightly higher in elevation than **Area 4**. Hunters must be careful, as **Quicksand** can be found here.
* **Area 6:** a large limestone platform within the Greater Monolith. Several monsters are known to nest here.
* **Area 7:** a deeper section of the cave within the Greater Monolith, it contains a large pool of stagnant water. The large and gluttonous **Ruh'munda** makes its nest here.
* **Area 8:** a very large area of open dunes behind the Monoliths. Some rocks and a stone arc are present.
* **Area 9:** another enormous expanse of sand, this time dotted with large pools of boiling-hot mud. Hunters beware, as for this region is **Dawabbha**'s favourite hunting ground.
* **Area 10:** a small oasis sitting within a canyon. A small lake of fresh water can be found here, and vegetation grows all around. Don't let the beauty of this zone fool you, as many **Carnivorous Plants** grow here.
* **Area 11:** a small cavern at the base of the Lesser Monolith.
* **Area 12:** an oddly shaped cavern near the top of the Lesser Monolith. The ceiling is dotted with sharp **Stalactites**, ready to fall at a moment's notice.

## Map Layout

* Areas in **red** are **around** **ground level**.
* Areas in **green** are **below ground level**.
* Areas in **blue** are **above ground level**.

## Key Landmarks

* **Greater Monolith:** the larger of the two limestone towers, it is both very wide and very tall, the very tip almost reaching the clouds.
* **Lesser Monolith:** the smaller of the two limestone towers. Very narrow and less than half as tall as its larger brother.
* **Desert's Eye:** a sizeable natural stone arch, shaped by the flow of furious waters in ancient times.

## Hazards

* **Quicksand:** present in regions of the floor of **Area 5**, any living creature that falls in and doesn't manage to wiggle free will plunge through the Monolith, before violently crashing unto the floor of **Area 3**.
* **Falling Stalctites:** an abundance of those lies in **Area 12**. A strong enough hit can cause those massive spikes to fall unto the unfortunates below.
* **Carnivorous Plants:** a few of those grow in the lushness of **Area 10**. They can kill Small Monsters, hold Large Monsters like a Vine Trap and Pin Hunters. Be careful!

## Fauna and Endemic Life

* **Stonpion:** small Temnocerans which resemble pebbles with stinging tails. They're harmless to Humans and quite popular as pets.
* **Glasshard Phoenix:** these majestic birds are extremely rare. Their plumage is as soft as velvet and of a myriad wonderful colors, making them quite a sight.
* **Ants:** these oversized insects can be seen scurrying around in many areas. Some monsters will seek them out when hungry.

## Food Chain

### Bottom

* Apceros
* Kelbi
* Hermitaur
* Kusubami
* Ru'newu
* Felyne
* Melynx
* Vespoid
* Altaroth
* Shakalaka
* Apiposu

### Low

* Great Apiposu
* Daimyo Hermitaur

### Mid

* Rathian
* Plum Daimyo Hermitaur
* Ruh'tadep
* Barroth
* Volvidon
* Chramine

### Apex

* Pink Rathian
* Monoblos
* White Monoblos
* Diablos
* Black Diablos
* Gasurabazura
* Ruh'munda
* Akura Vashimu
* Copper Blangonga
* Koyaku
* Tigrex
* Hyujikiki
* Sapphire Apteidon

### Elder Dragon Level

* Kushala Daora
* Rukodiora
* Teostra
* Lunastra
* Rajang
* Dawabbha

### Invaders

* Niltchos
* Nergigante
* Ro Ra (UNKNOWN)