Vostok

Vostok are Bypaldians.

Physiology
Vostok are large, lean, white-skinned Bypaldians with a tail. Shiny, bony plates appear on their head, shoulders, forearms, abdomen and shins. They have a pair of black horns protruding from the sides of their head that bend sharply upwards at a near 90 degree angle. Two pairs of spikes protrude from their back. The tail is long, somewhat thick, and has a pointed purple tip. They have human-like hands with five fingers and sharp black nails. Their feet have three finger-like toes.

Abilities
Vostok generate a powerful, freezing energy inside themselves. This allows them to shoot a freezing beam akin to Ukanlos, or simply blow freezing cold air. They can also tear enemies to shreds with their claws, impale them on their horns, or stun them with a blow from their tail.

Taxonomy

 * Order: Fanged Giant
 * Suborder: Tyrant Giant
 * Family: Vostok

Habitat Range
Vostok are nomadic creatures, and never establish a permanent territory. However, they have been sighted in numerous areas, showing that they are very hardy and can survive just about anywhere. The known habitats of Vostok consist of the Snowy Mountains, Gorge, Old Volcano, Volcano, Ancestral Steppe, Sanctuary, Ingle Isle, Primal Forest, Dunes, Sunken Hollow, Volcanic Hollow, Frozen Seaway and Everwood.

Ecological Niche
Vostok can and will assert themselves as the apex predator of their habitat. They will take on other so-called apex predators such as Rathalos and Barioth without hesitation. Their power rivals even some Elder Dragons. Vostok are reported to get into frequent conflicts with Rajang, sometimes being able to overcome the Fanged Beast, suggesting that Rajang is actually the preferred prey for Vostok. However, their behavior and abilities allow them to hunt and prey on virtually any creature. Herbivores such as Aptonoth, Slagtoth, and Popo are common prey.

Biological Adaptations
Vostok generate a powerful, freezing energy inside themselves. This allows them to shoot a freezing beam akin to Ukanlos, or simply blow freezing cold air. They can also tear enemies to shreds with their claws, impale them on their horns, or stun them with a blow from their tail. Their nails are constantly growing, so they file them down by scratching trees or boulders. This is not the case for their horns, but they are stated to grow back should the horns break for whatever the reason may be. Despite the crystalline appearance of the plates on their body, these plates are actually made of modified bone.

Behavior
This is a terrifyingly aggressive species of Bypaldian, even more so than the likes of Barozorog and Quadepos. They will not hesitate to attack any creature, whether it be larger or smaller than it. They are very easily provoked, and will sometimes attack without any provocation. They like to steal territory from other monsters in order to expand its own. Sometimes they kill merely for sport, leaving the victim’s corpse for scavengers. They have a fierce rivalry with Rajang, which may even be prey for the Bypaldian.

Physical

 * Head = ★★★
 * Torso = ★★
 * Arms = ★
 * Legs = ★
 * Tail (Cut) = ★★ (★★★)

Element Effectiveness

 * Fire = ★
 * Water = ★
 * Thunder = ★★★
 * Ice = ★
 * Dragon = ★
 * Earth = ★
 * Wind = ★

Status Effectiveness

 * Poison = ★
 * Sleep = ★
 * Paralysis = ★
 * Blast = ★
 * Stun = ★
 * Blind = ★