Wyesperos

Wyesperos is a species of Flying Wyvern which is a distant relative of the powerful Astalos.

Physiology
Wyesperos is a large True Flying Wyvern which resembles its relative, Astalos, in body structure and several aspects appearance-wise. Just like Astalos, Wyesperos' body is covered in sharp plating, but the plating on Wyesperos' body is a dark orange instead of a dark green. It also has black coloring in between the plating and on its underside. Furthermore, Wyesperos' wings bear a resemblance to the wings of an insect, being those of an Asian giant hornet. It also has thin legs with three toes and a long tail. However, unlike Astalos, Wyesperos has a large bulbous shape at the tip of its tail which resembles the abdomen of a hornet. This includes a large stinger which the Wyesperos is capable of extending and retracting into two modes. The retracted mode will have the tip of the tail be the regular coloring, while the extended mode will have the tip of the tail and stinger gain dark purple accents. The Wyesperos also has a small head with two smaller crests instead of the singular big one which the Astalos has. These crests sit above the eyes on both sides and are positioned in a V-shape, but are not connected. It's also capable of moving these crests in a similar fashion to Astalos. The eyes of a Wyesperos are dark blue in color.

Behavior
Wyesperos resemble Astalos in behavior in the fact that they are very aggressive as they will attack pretty much everything on sight with brutal force. They also seem to have a great rivalry with their relatives, Astalos, as they have been seen many times fighting each other, but this might just be because both quickly start fights with anything in their territory.

Hunt Cutscene

 * Location: Old Jungle
 * Synopsis: As the hunter enters Area 2 of the Old Jungle, they notice it's incredibly quiet. They don't hear nor see any small monsters or other small animals like crickets. As the hunter walks more into the area, they hear brush moving and stones falling down. This makes the hunter look up above to try and find what's making the noise, but they can't seem to find it. Suddenly, they notice that the sounds have stopped while the hunter is still trying to find the culprit. They then see two dark blue eyes in the brush above them. The hunter seems surprised at the sight when the monster, which the eyes belong to, jumps out of the brush towards the hunter, trying to slam a claw down onto them. The hunter quickly moves out of the way and looks back at the monster which is revealed to be the Wyesperos they have to hunt. The Wyesperos roars at the hunter and charges towards them again, trying to repeatedly slams its claws down onto the hunter, but the hunter barely manages to avoid them. The Wyesperos then decides to use its stinger to try and stab the hunter, but luckily for the hunter, they manage to avoid it. The hunter steadies themself as the Wyesperos turns towards the hunter and roars; starting the hunt.

Ecology Cutscene

 * Location: Verdant Hills
 * Synopsis: The cutscene begins by showing a peaceful part of the forested area of the Verdant Hills. A few Aptonoth, Mosswine and Hornetaur can be seen peacefully walking around. Suddenly, a loud noise can be heard from deeper inside the forest which makes one of the Aptonoth look in that direction. The noises start getting louder as it seems to be getting closer. More of the Aptonoth and some of the Mosswine look up as some of the Herbivores starts to back away. This is when suddenly, two monsters fighting burst through the trees which causes all the smaller monsters to disperse or get killed by the large monsters. The two monsters split away from each other which reveals them to be a Wyesperos and an Astalos. Both growl and roar at each other when the Astalos shoots a beam of electricity towards the Wyesperos, but it manages to avoid it by leaping up. The Wyesperos then flies towards the Astalos and tries to slam its claws down onto it. The Astalos just barely manages to avoid it after which it slams itself into the Wyesperos. The Wyesperos gets thrown back slightly which is when the Astalos rushes at the Wyesperos. However, the Wyesperos retaliates by slamming its tail into the side of the Astalos. As the Astalos tries to recover, the Wyesperos tries stabbing it with its extended stinger, but the Astalos flies up and away. The Wyesperos follows after the Astalos as the cutscene starts to end.

Abilities
Unlike Astalos, Wyesperos don't have access to any elemental power thus resulting in them being more focused on aggressive physical attacks. This can be seen in the fact that many of its attacks can launch hunters away just like Astalos does with several of its attacks. However, the main weapon of a Wyesperos is its tailstinger which has two different modes to it: retracted and extended. Whenever its tailstinger is retraced, it will be able to cause Paralysis and when it's extended, it will be able to cause Noxious Poison.

Rage and Tired States

 * Rage State: When Wyesperos becomes enraged, it will start huffing white smoke and its crests will be fully extended. It will also be much more aggressive with its attacks as it starts doing several attacks in a row to try and combo hunters.
 * Tired State: When Wyesperos becomes tired, it will start drooling and fall over after doing several attacks.

Frenzy, Apex and Hyper
Wyesperos are capable of being infected with the Frenzy Virus and becoming Frenzied. They have also been found in the Apex State and the Hyper State.

Frenzied Wyesperos are more dangerous than they already are when not affected by the Frenzy Virus. This is due to them seemingly attacking non-stop with almost no rest in between. Otherwise, they have the usual changes of a Frenzied monster.

Hyper Wyesperos have the usual changes of a Hyper monster.

Apex Wyesperos have the usual changes of an Apex monster, but they will also try to combine attacks into combos without even being enraged.

Mounts
Wyesperos have the same mount animation as Astalos.

Taxonomy
Wyesperos are distant relatives of Astalos and Astrian. They are considered as aggressive and dangerous as Astalos, as they will attack pretty much anything in their territory without warning. A Deviant of Wyesperos has also been found which has been named Fatalstinger Wyesperos, as it uses an even more deadly venom.
 * Order: Saurischia
 * Suborder: Wyvern Feet
 * Infraorder: Bug Wing Wyvern
 * Superfamily: Stinger Wyvern
 * Family: Speros

Habitat Range
Wyesperos have been found inhabiting a wide range of habitats. These include the Verdant Hills, Old Jungle, Jungle, Great Forest, Deserted Island, Flooded Forest, Misty Peaks, Primal Forest, Everwood, Jurassic Frontier, Ruined Ridge, Ancient Forest, Gorge and the Tide Island. They have also been found in the Desolate Village, Relic Isle, Sherin Peaks, Rocky Hills, Emerald Fields, Muddy Jungle, Virescent Cliffs, Primeval Coastline, Lost City and the Extinct Volcano.

Ecological Niche
Just like Astalos, Wyesperos are high up in the food chain. This can be seen in the fact they can feed on a wide variety of prey which range in size and strength. Small prey can include the likes of Aptonoth, Vespoid, Bullfango, Giaprey, Jaggi, Hermitaur, Rhenoplos and Larinoth. Larger prey can include the likes of Arzuros, Great Jagras, Daimyo Hermitaur, Velocidrome, Bulldrome, Yian Kut-Ku, Great Maccao and Gendrome. Thanks to the Wyesperos' aggressive behavior, it will also regularly attack large and powerful monsters and whenever it kills these, it might feed on the corpse. These monsters can include Najarala, Rathian, Congalala, Barroth, Nerscylla and Tobi-Kadachi. Some say even monsters as large and powerful as Astalos, Rathalos, Pink Rathian, Abiorugu and Yian Garuga have been taken down by a Wyesperos.

Despite their power and aggressive nature, Wyesperos have to compete with plenty of other monsters. Many of the earlier mentioned monsters can pose a threat to a Wyesperos. Other competitors include Lagiacrus, Zinogre, Tigrex, Voluron, Ferrumos and Kapnorax.

Few monsters can prey upon a Wyesperos, but the few that can include Elder Dragon-level monsters, like Ryatroxos, Solmaron and Tsunami Voluron, powerful Deviants, like Dreadking Rathalos and Blue Thunder Lord Astalos, and the occasional Elder Dragon. But, many monsters would hesitate to attack a Wyesperos as its physical strength, deadly stinger and aggressive nature make it a dangerous threat.

Biological Adaptations
Wyesperos share some biological adaptations with its distant relative, Astalos, while also having some of its own. Just like Astalos, Wyesperos have developed a razor-sharp shell which is covered in spikes. This acts a great defense, but can also be used as a means of offense as the spikes can easily cut through prey. Wyesperos also have large and powerful wings which gives it excellent flying abilities comparable to those of Astalos and Rathalos. These can also be used as deadly weapons thanks to them being covered in spikes. However, the main weapon of a Wyesperos is its special stinger which can be in two modes. Whenever the stinger is retracted, it will allow the Wyesperos to use a potent paralyzing venom which can knock prey out almost instantly for a quick and easy kill or leave foes open for attack. Whenever the stinger is extended, it will allow the Wyesperos to use a deadly venom which can easily kill prey or weaken a foe quickly, allowing the Wyesperos to either make a necessary escape or take down the foe. Due to the coloring of a Wyesperos being similar to that of an Astrian, Wyesperos have occasionally been confused for Astrian.

Behavior
Wyesperos are extremely aggressive Flying Wyverns known for their brutality and attacking pretty much anything in sight without warning. Just like Astalos, Wyesperos are usually the ones to start the fight in their territory, even when the other monster isn't interested in the Wyesperos' presence. Wyesperos are just as likely to cannibalize their own young as Astalos are theirs. Thus, Wyesperos guard the nest and the eggs up until they are just about ready to hatch, leaving the young to fend for themselves.

Calm
(Both)
 * Roar: Wyesperos will roar in a similar manner to Astalos and its roar will also sound similar.

(Ground)
 * Bite: Wyesperos will do a quick bite towards a hunter which can knock them down.
 * Claw Swipe: Wyesperos will swipe either of its claws at a hunter which can knock them down.
 * Swiping Bite: Wyesperos will lean back and then do a bite from either side towards a hunter which can knock them down.
 * Wing Swipe: Wyesperos will swipe either of its wings at a hunter which can knock them down.
 * Head Upswing: Wyesperos will upswing its head at a hunter which can knock them upwards.
 * Body Slam: Wyesperos will try to slam the side of its body into a hunter which can knock them away.
 * Run: Wyesperos will run into a hunter which can knock them away.
 * Leap: Wyesperos will leap away from hunters and will either lead up to another attack or go into the air.
 * Claw Slam: Wyesperos will try to slam either of its claws down onto a hunter which can knock them away.
 * Dual Claw Slam: Wyesperos will try to slam both of its claws down onto a hunter which can knock them away.
 * Tail Swipe: Wyesperos will swipe its tail towards a hunter which can knock them away and, depending on which mode the stinger is in, can also cause Paralysis or Noxious Poison if they get hit by the stinger.
 * Tail Sting: Wyesperos will try to stab a hunter with the stinger on its tail which can knock them away and cause either Paralysis or Noxious Poison, depending on which mode the stinger is in.
 * Tail Slam: Wyesperos will try to slam its tail down onto a hunter which can knock them away and cause either Paralysis or Noxious Poison, depending on which mode the stinger is in, if they get hit by the stinger.

(Air)
 * Aerial Body Slam: Wyesperos will quickly fly above a hunter and slam itself down which can knock hunters away. This attack will also cause Tremors which require Tremor Res +1 to block.
 * Diving Claw Slams: Wyesperos will fly down towards a hunter and repeatedly try to slam its claws down onto a hunter one after another while charging forwards. This attack can send hunters flying away. This attack will also cause Tremors which require Tremor Res +1 to block.

Enraged
(Both)
 * Body Impact: Wyesperos will quickly go towards a hunter and try to throw itself into them which can knock them away. This attack will also cause Tremors which require Tremor Res +1 to block.

(Ground)
 * Dual Swiping Bites: Wyesperos will do two Swiping Bites from both sides towards hunters which can knock them down.
 * Dual Wing Swipes: Wyesperos will do two Wing Swipes from both sides towards hunters which can knock them down.
 * Leaping Upswing: Wyesperos will leap up into the air and will do an upswing with its tail towards a hunter which can greatly knock them upwards and cause either Paralysis or Noxious Poison, depending on which mode the stinger is in. After this it will land again.
 * Flying Charge: Wyesperos will roar at a hunter and then fly straight towards them and repeatedly slam its claws down when it reaches the hunter. This attack can send hunters flying away.

(Air)
 * Tail Upswing: Wyesperos will do an upswing with its tail towards a hunter which can greatly knock them upwards and cause either Paralysis or Noxious Poison, depending on which mode the stinger is in.
 * Stinger Bomber: Wyesperos will roar at a hunter and then quickly fly towards them and try to stab them with its stinger. If it misses a hunter it will get its stinger stuck into the ground, leaving it open to attack until it gets it out. This attack can send hunters flying away and can cause either Paralysis or Noxious Poison, depending on which mode the stinger is in.

Calm
(Both)
 * Flip Slam: Wyesperos will either leap or fly above a hunter and flip itself so its back is facing downwards. It will then throw itself down onto hunters. This attack can knock hunters away.

(Ground)
 * Rock Throw: Wyesperos will rip a rock out of the ground and then throw it towards a hunter which can knock them away.
 * Running Swiping Bite: Wyesperos will run towards a hunter and do a Lunging Bite which can knock hunters away.
 * Wing Slam: Wyesperos will try to slam either of its wings down onto a hunter which can knock them away.
 * Dual Wing Slam: Wyesperos will try to slam both of its wings down onto a hunter which can knock them away.
 * Returning Claw Slam: Wyesperos will first do a regular Claw Slam, but after that it will quickly rip its claw out of the ground which can knock hunters upwards.
 * Claw Slam Charge: Wyesperos will charge towards while repeatedly doing Claw Slams which can send hunters flying away.

(Air)
 * Aerial Clawing: Wyesperos will fly towards a hunter and try to hit them with its talons which can knock hunters down.

Enraged
(Both)

No new attacks.

(Ground)
 * Swipes and Upswing: Wyesperos will first quickly do Dual Wing Swipes after which it will quickly do a Head Upswing.
 * Wing Slams and Upswing: Wyesperos will first quickly do a Dual Wing Slam after which it will quickly do a Leaping Upswing.
 * Great Tail Swing: Wyesperos will first lift up either of its legs and will then leap up while swinging its tail towards a hunter. After this it will either land on its other leg or will stay flying in the air. This attack can send hunters flying upwards and cause either Paralysis or Noxious Poison, depending on which mode the stinger is in, if they get hit by the stinger.

(Air)

No new attacks.

G-Rank

 * Note: Wyesperos can now use its Low Rank Enraged attacks when not enraged.

Calm
(Both)

No new attacks.

(Ground)
 * Big Claw Slam: Wyesperos will pull either of its claws back and then try to slam it down onto a hunter. When the claw hits the ground, rocks will fly outwards. This attack will send hunters flying away if they get hit by the claw and can knock hunters down if they get hit by the rocks. This attack will also cause Tremors which require Tremor Res +1 to block.
 * Dual Big Claw Slam: Wyesperos will pull both of its claws back and then try to slam both of them down onto a hunter. When the claws hit the ground, rocks will fly outwards. This attack will send hunters flying away if they get hit by the claws and can knock hunters down if they get hit by the rocks. This attack will also cause Tremors which require Tremor Res +1 to block.
 * Leaping Claw Slam: Wyesperos will roar and then leap towards a hunter and try to slam either of its claws down onto them and when it hits the ground it will send rocks flying outwards. This attack will send hunters flying away if they get hit directly and can knock them down if they get hit by the rocks. This attack will also cause Tremors which require Tremor Res +1 to block.

(Air)

No new attacks.

Enraged
(Both)
 * Stinger Charge: Wyesperos will roar at a hunter and then either fly or run towards them at which point it will try to slam its tail down onto the hunter. If it was in the air it will now land. Then it will quickly charge towards another hunter while dragging its tail across the ground which will send rocks flying out. This attack will send hunters flying away if they get hit by the tail or the Wyesperos running into them and can knock them down if they get hit by the rocks. This attack can also cause hunters to be afflicted with either Paralysis or Noxious Poison, depending on which mode the stinger is in, if they get hit by the stinger. This attack will also cause Tremors which require Tremor Res +1 to block.

(Ground)
 * Returning Big Claw Slam: Wyesperos will first do a Big Claw Slam after which it will quickly rip the claw out of the ground which will send rocks flying outwards. This attack will send hunters flying into the air if they get hit by the claw getting ripped out and knock them down if they get hit by the rocks.
 * Dual Returning Big Claw Slam: Wyesperos will first do a Dual Big Claw Slam after which it will quickly rip the claws out of the ground which will send rocks flying outwards. This attack will send hunters flying into the air if they get hit by the claws getting ripped out and knock them down if they get hit by the rocks.
 * Deadly Triple Combo: Wyesperos will first quickly do a Dual Big Claw Slam after which it will quickly do a Dual Returning Big Claw Slam. Finally, it will quickly do a Great Tail Swing.

(Air)

No new attacks.

Breakable Parts

 * Head: The Wyesperos' crests will be partially broken and spikes on its neck will be partially broken. It will also have scars on its head and around its mouth.
 * Back: Several spikes on the Wyesperos' back will be partially broken.
 * Wings: Either of the Wyesperos' wings be missing sections and will have scars on them.
 * Tail(1): The Wyesperos' tail will be partially wounded.
 * Tail(2): Part of the Wyesperos' tail will be severed. This will make the Wyesperos unable to cause Paralysis or Noxious Poison.

Blademaster
Skills: WIP

Gunner
Skills: WIP

Quests
WIP

Trivia

 * Wyesperos is based on Astalos and on the Asian giant hornet.