Liadargal

Liadargal are Snake Wyverns that are native to the Darkshine Caves.

Appearance
Liadargal are small Snake Wyverns that lack any form of limbs. Their head shape resembles that of a viper, with a wedge shaped jaw and large eyes. Inside the mouth are two main fangs followed by a row of shorter ones. Along their bodies are spines that highly resemble rocks. On them, Shinerocks that influence their moods are held and grow. The tail tip appears almost like a Rattlesnake's but instead of a bony structure it is made out of spines and a Shinerock orb on the end of it. A Liadargal's colour scheme is all light to dark greys, and should it be in an area or light or darkness, it will glow yellow or purple respectively.

Behaviour
Liadargal will turn aggressive towards hunters if they move too close to them, or attack them first. In areas of darkness they can attack on sight without provocation. In the case any large monsters are present they will gather into a corner until the area is safe again. They can often be seen nearby Shinerocks, sometimes gathering some onto its spines. Should one spot Endemic Life, they will try to hunt it down and eat it.

Attacks

 * Slithering Bite: The Liadargal will quickly move towards its target and bite it.
 * Shinerock Venom: The Liadargal's fangs drip with venom and it jumps up and bites the hunter. Depending on where it is in the locale, the venom has a different effect. If in the light section, the venom is orange and will inflict Fire Res Down. If in the dark section, the venom is red and will inflict Dragon Res Down.

Physical Damage Effectiveness

 * ★★ = 30%-70% effective damage
 * ★★★ = 70%-100% effective damage

Material Items
Liadargal will drop a shiny if struck by a Stone.


 * High Rank: Shinerock (Normal Form), Liadargal Orb
 * G-rank/Master Rank: Shinerock (Normal Form), Shinerock (Perfect Form,Rare), Liadargal Shineorb

Placement In Food Chain
Liadargal are the lowest tier predators in the Darkshine Caves, just above Endemic Life and small herbivores.

Behaviour Towards Other Monsters
Liadargal will attempt to attack Giggi and some other small monsters around them. In the case of large monsters they will hide away.

Tracks
Liadargal do not leave tracks because they are small monsters.

Specific Locale Interactions
Liadargal will gradually change behaviour should it go from a light area to a dark area, and it can immediately switch by gathering a Shinerock from the other area.

Special Behaviours
In areas of light in the Darkshine Caves, they will glow yellow and be less hostile. In contrast, in areas of darkness they will glow purple and attack hunters on sight.

Interactions With Other Monsters
Being small monsters, Liadargal do not have Turf Wars or any specific monster interactions.

Interactions With The Frenzy/Hyper State/Apex/Tempered
Liadargal are unable to be in any abnormal statuses due to being small monsters.

Habitat Range
Liadargal have only been seen living in the Darkshine Caves in the Sherin Region.

Trivia

 * Liadargal are High Rank monsters due to the Sherin Region locales only being able to be accessed in that rank onward.