Ignantom

* Ignantom
* Spectral Form

## Extra

### Cry

**Ignantom** is an Unamon of double-type, Fire and Ghost. They are a part of the first era of Duspian creatures to be discovered and protected.

They are an evolution of Flamura and are the final form of Smoglet.

## Biology

Ignantom, much like its previous evolutions, are a chiropteran Unamon that walks on two legs and has flaming wings. It has brown short-fur, although near its stomach and most of its face is grey. It has a medium sized snout with sharp teeth, its fangs seem to have shifted to the back, similar to wolf canines. It has red eyes with the same dark circles underneath, however, a glimpse of its eyes are only visible sometimes, since its red "hair" covers most of its face. The "hair" is actually dead flames, and its texture is similar to ash or sand, its also long, with orange tips, its length varies depending on the Ignantom. In between the "strands of hair", it has ears that normally are flopped downwards, only when Ignantom is happy do they seem to peak upwards.

It has a human-like body, although its torso is slightly damaged, making Ignantom's back twisted and hunched. It has two arms with 4 long claws as fingers, they are connected to its wings. It also has two strong legs that carry most of its weight, whether that's by holding it up in a branch, a cave wall, or a running leap. Its torso has a darker shade of fur that resembles a coat, covering its arms and back. Although not visible due to its posture, there is also a "W" shaped red patch of fur below its neck. The inside of its wings are yellow and fleshy, although the outside is thick with a fur-like texture and extremely hot. Ignantom has a fleshy tail that extends from its backside, it is of a healthy reddish colour, with yellow near its root. The tail is usually unmoving, in fact, it is commonly debated where Ignantom has any control over the tail, as it is usually just dragging behind it, some even lose its tails due to this.

### Spectral Form

Like some Ghost types, Ignantom has a Spectral Form. Similar to its pre-evolution, Ignantom's flaming wings are fake, and merely an illusion (even though their uses are very real). Its real body is darker and wingless, in fact, its long claws may even grow terrifying lengths to resemble the bony structure of a wing. Because of this, and its weight, Ignantom cannot fly, but can glide. You will be able to tell Ignantom is shifting in or out of Spectral Form when its breath becomes smoke.

## Discoveries

**LEARN CF. 31# -** Flamura will only evolve into Ignantom after 50-100 years of age. The oldest Ignantom ever researched is 232 years old, currently.

**LEARN CF. 35# -** Ignantom are not very social despite their pre-evolutions, although that is not for lack of trying, other Unamon just don't seem to like Ignantom, as neither do people. This intimidating factor is not ungrounded, in fact, Ignantom are one of the most aggressive Unamon captured. They are peaceful and timid, but when threatened, they become merciless and brutal.

**LEARN CF. 36# -** They eat dried fruits and sometimes drink blood, though it's more of a luxury than a need.

**LEARN CF. 42# -** Ignantom have been observed jumping off high altitudes to surprise a prey, they glide with their wings and latch on the victim with their strong legs. These legs are strong enough to also allow them to jump nearly 500 meters high.

**LEARN CF. 44# -** They are very prone to protecting other beings, especially smaller ones. Despite their more scary and aggressive nature, they still seem to have that selfless behaviour, however diminished.

**LEARN CF. 47# -** Spectral Forms only happen to Ghost Unamon that have what we call the *"Di Manes Virus"*, Ignantom is the only one to gain this virus naturally, as opposed to external factors.

## Trivia

* Ignantom are sometimes told in folk legend from certain towns, in order to scare children not to wander.
* When Unamon were commonly hunted, Ignantom's tails were served as a food delicacy, considering how meaty it was. This practice is no longer legal or supported, although a lost Ignantom tail is deemed good luck to a starving family.

### Name Origin

* Ignantom is a combination of *ignition* and *phantom*.

### Design Origin

* Ignantom is heavily inspired on a "darker" and more "emo" version of a megabat. They also resemble Susie, a deuteragonist from the game *Deltarune*.