Akarash

The Akarash (pronounced ak-ar-rash) is a desert-dwelling Fanged Wyvern.

Physiology
The Akarash is a quadrupedal Fanged Wyvern with canine qualities, similar to its relative, the Zinogre. Instead of a wolf, however, the Akarash resembles a jackal or greyhound. It is blackish-red in color, like onto the Molten Tigrex. Its body is slender and lithe, but wiry in strength; its thin tail ends in a fork; its ears are rectangular in shape; its nose curves slightly downward; and pair of slightly curved horns extend from its skull and point backward. When enraged, the Akarash's eyes leave blue trails and its body crackles with stray lightning.

Abilities
The Akarash can manipulate wind. In tandem with an abundance of sand, the monster can uniquely create a swirling sandstorm around itself, blinding and stinging those in the vicinity. The intensity of the wind grows as the Akarash becomes angrier, potentially reaching turbulent speeds. The Akarash can also send up short-lived dust devils to disorientate foes.

Ecology

 * Lore


 * Taxonomy
 * Order: Saurischia
 * Suborder: Four Legged
 * Superfamily: Raging Sand Wyvern
 * Family: Akarash

Akarash inhabit open savannas, deserts, and arid grasslands. They have reported in the Sandy Plains, Dunes, and Desert, but are primarily found in a new location wherein they are an apex predator, called the Crimson Demesne.
 * Habitat Range

Akarash are opportunistic omnivores. They primarily hunt smaller animals, but will also eat from carcasses, and may even bully a kill from other monsters. When meat is scare, the Akarash will forage for plants and fruit.
 * Ecological Niche

Akarash are adapted as long distance runners. Their lithe but wiry bodies allow them to sprint down prey. Their unique crimson coloring allows them to blend into the dunes of the Crimson Demesne.
 * Biological Adaptations

Akarash are very territorial. They will defend their territories from monsters they feel might compete for food sources. Toward this end, the Akarash has a wide band of vocalizations to intimidate, warn, and challenge foes, or attract mates.
 * Behavior