Aziquatil

The Aziquatil (pronounced ah-zee-kah-teal) is a Neopteron.

Physiology
The Aziquatil is a bipedal, insectoid creature that vaguely resembles a beetle. Its forearms are similar to that of a praying mantis, being multi-jointed and spiked to grasp prey. The monster's prominent feature, however, is that these forearms end in large scythe-like blades. These tough, serrated blades are meant to saw through wyvern hide. The Aziquatil's mouth is flanked by a pair of large mandibles, which it uses in communication. The monster's powerful legs allow it to spring considerable distances, and will sometimes use its wings to generate extra lift. While capable of flight, the Aziquatil is primarily terrestrial. It can only fly short distances before tiring, using its wings mainly to aid its movement. The Aziquatil's carapace is predominately blue-grey in color.

Abilities
The Aziquatil primarily fights with its two bladelike limbs, slashing and cutting at the enemy. It can use the Dragon Element to enhance its attacks, and will do so more often when enraged. It will use its wings to evade attacks or dive-bomb foes, using its bulk and hard shell to its advantage to stun or crush its enemy.

Ecology

 * Lore

Aziquatil range wherever flying wyverns can be found. However, they are only found in the New World, as they were driven to extinction long ago by ancient humanity in the Old World.
 * Habitat Range

Aziquatil's favorite prey is flying wyverns. Aziquatil primarily prey on flying wyverns, curtailing the population. In this way, they fulfill a similar role to Guild Hunters in the natural ecosystem. In fact, it's believed that is the very reason that Aziquatil were driven to extinction in the Old World, as they were unable to compete with human hunters. These creatures continue to survive in the New World, where humans are less widespread.
 * Ecological Niche

Aziquatil have long consumed Dragonfell Berries, which cause them to store up the mysterious Dragon Element, similar to Dracophage Bugs. The Aziquatil can channel the element through their blades, allowing them to overwhelm a wyvern's defenses.
 * Biological Adaptations

Aziquatil prefer to ambush flying wyverns from above since they rarely look up, using their powerful legs to scale high places to leap from. Once its prey is within range, the Aziquatil will leap into the air, using gravity and its momentum to slam into the wyvern in hopes of knocking it over. It will attempt to make the most of the monster's vulnerability, using its blades to cut deep wounds. Aziquatil are aggressive and agile fighters once engaged, and will pursue fleeing prey.
 * Behavior

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