Crystalbeard Uragaan

 are Deviants of Uragaan, introduced in MHGen. .

Physiology
Crystalbeard Uragaan's body shape is almost identical to normal Uragaan, albeit with its whole frame being much larger and sturdier. It blends well into its usually volcanic habitats with its fiery-orange color - interestingly, it is covered in purplish blue gems on the chin and tail.

In its second Rage Mode, this monster suddenly changes color, turning a dramatic, albeit pale purple.

Placement In Food Chain
Crystalbeard Uragaan are Apex Monsters in almost every environment they can be found in. Since they are ore-eaters, they usually do not need to compete with predators like Rathalos or Deviljho.

Interestingly, they seem to be in direct competition with Hellblade Glavenus, the blade wyverns being notorious for invading a Crystalbeard Uragaan's territory.

Behavior Towards Other Monsters
Most monsters prefer to avoid a Killerspear Monoblos, as they are strong and incredibly short-tempered. Generally, Killerspear Monoblos chase away intruders without a second thought, even going as far as killing some unlucky foes.

Most monsters flee from Killerspear Monoblos, this Deviant being an impressive sight to behold. Thus, it doesn't need to fight very often. However, it does compete with some of the stronger species found in the areas it lives in.

Turf Wars

 * Crystalbeard Uragaan vs. Hellblade Glavenus: WIP

Tracks
Crystalbeard Uragaan can leave behind Deep Grind Mark, Crystalized Ore and Tarred Crystals, which grant a higher number of research points.

Special Locale Interactions
No reports.

Special Behavior
No reports.

Abilities
While calm, this monster mainly focuses on hard-hitting, slow-paced attacks with occasional rolling and chin slams. Interestingly, it can shake off the crystals attached to its body in a manner similar to Barroth or Ruby Basarios. In this mode, it exclusively uses a fiery, flammable cloud of gas for its gas-based attacks.

When enraged, it starts to use more fast-paced attacks, its gas usage also shifting from fire to a gas that can induce the Sound Asleep status. It can even inflict the status with its bite attacks and chin slams, as it huffs large clouds of it whenever it attacks with its head.

Crystalbeard Uragaan has a hidden Rage Mode, in which it will roar and suddenly be surrounded by an aura of gas - or rather very finely atomized fluid at very high temperature - that inflicts the crystallization status effect when standing in it for too long. Attacks in this mode are surprisingly fast and powerful, with the crystals being thrown dealing heavy damage. Should a part of its body be damaged, Crystalbeard Uragaan can regenerate the crystals on it via this aura, even on the chin, albeit less effectively there.

Rage and Tired States

 * Enraged
 * Huffs a baby-blue cloud of sleep-inducing gas. Attacks with its jaw now emit a cloud of sleep gas, as well as all gas-based attacks changing from fire to sleep-gas.


 * Furious
 * Roars, suddenly a cloud of bluish purple color erupts from its whole body, encasing the monster in an aura of gas than inflicts the crystallization status.

Interaction with the Frenzy, Apex, Hyper Status
As a Deviant, is immune to all kinds of viruses and infections.

Mounts
It has the usual Brute Wyvern Mount; back, head and tail are accessible.

When furious, the aura can damage hunters while they are on its back.

Other Non-Subspecies Forms

 * Uragaan
 * Steel Uragaan

Attacks
Note: It shares most of is attacks with Uragaan and its counterparts

Breaks

 * Back Wounded
 * Tail Wounded
 * Tail Severed
 * Chin Damaged (Crystals broken off)
 * Chin broken (Can only be done when the monster is at 35% health; cuts chin in half, chipping off a part that can be carved once; crystals can be regenerated, albeit being less durable and less hard)

Carves
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 * -|Lvl 1 - 5=
 * width="40px"| Scale Icon Dark Orange.png
 * width="170px"| Crystalbeard Scale
 * A Crystalbeard Uragaan scale. Contains unique ores making it shine bright and appear like a shard of crystallized lava or magma. Captivating beauty.
 * width="40px"| Carapace Icon Dark Brown.png
 * width="170px"| Crystalbeard Carapace
 * Carapace of a Crystalbeard. Shines with beautiful iridescence, making it hard for the beholder to look away. Sturdy and hard.
 * width="40px"| Monster Parts Icon Dark Purple.png
 * width="170px"| Crystalbeard Jaw
 * The jaw from a Crystalbeard Uragaan, reward for actually damaging its sturdy chin. Contains and is covered in unique ores that make it shine bright.
 * width="40px"| Ore Icon Purple.png
 * width="170px"| Shattered Crystalshard
 * Part of one of the crystals covering a Crystalbeard's body. How did you manage to get one? Small size and irregular shape don't divert from its beauty.
 * width="40px"| Ore Icon Purple.png
 * width="170px"| Shattered Crystalshard
 * Part of one of the crystals covering a Crystalbeard's body. How did you manage to get one? Small size and irregular shape don't divert from its beauty.
 * Part of one of the crystals covering a Crystalbeard's body. How did you manage to get one? Small size and irregular shape don't divert from its beauty.
 * -|Lvl 6 - 10=
 * width="40px"| Scale Icon Dark Orange.png
 * width="170px"| Crystalbeard Scale+
 * A high-quality Crystalbeard Uragaan scale. Even more precious ores make it shine with unrivaled force and beauty. Glossy, yet incredibly durable.
 * width="40px"| Carapace Icon Dark Brown.png
 * width="170px"| Crystalbeard Carapace+
 * Carapace of a Crystalbeard - very high quality and surprisingly heavy weight make it excellent for sturdy and durable armor.
 * width="40px"| Monster Parts Icon Dark Purple.png
 * width="170px"| Crystalbeard Maw
 * The jaw from a Crystalbeard Uragaan, high quality and precious ores make it an item many seek but few get. The crystals on it are incredible.
 * width="40px"| Ore Icon Magenta.png
 * width="170px"| Jagged Crystal
 * One of the smaller crystals found on the chin of a Crystalbeard. Interestingly, this gem has almost no inclusions and shines like a beautiful diamond.
 * width="40px"| Ore Icon Magenta.png
 * width="170px"| Jagged Crystal
 * One of the smaller crystals found on the chin of a Crystalbeard. Interestingly, this gem has almost no inclusions and shines like a beautiful diamond.
 * One of the smaller crystals found on the chin of a Crystalbeard. Interestingly, this gem has almost no inclusions and shines like a beautiful diamond.
 * -|Lvl G1 - G5=
 * width="40px"| Scale Icon Dark Purple.png
 * width="170px"| Crystalbeard Shard
 * An exquisite Crystalbeard Uragaan scale. With its glossy finish and perfect size, this item already is its own gem. Has exceptional shock-absorbing ability.
 * width="40px"| Carapace Icon Purple.png
 * width="170px"| Crystalbeard Cortex
 * Strong and durable, this exquisitely beautiful Crystalbeard armorpiece makes blacksmiths far and wide salivate in greed. Shines like a beautiful sunset.
 * width="40px"| Monster Parts Icon Dark Purple.png
 * width="170px"| Crystalbeard Mandible
 * An exceptionally beautiful and heavy Crystalbeard jaw. It contains so much ore that it is dazzlingly bright, yet it withstands even the most intense blows.
 * width="40px"| Ball Icon Magenta.png
 * width="170px"| Crystalbeard Amethyst
 * Only the best hunters actually get to see this gem, let alone hold it in their hands. The essence of the Crystalbeard has formed this gem, capturing the soul of the very monster in its insides.
 * width="40px"| Ball Icon Magenta.png
 * width="170px"| Crystalbeard Amethyst
 * Only the best hunters actually get to see this gem, let alone hold it in their hands. The essence of the Crystalbeard has formed this gem, capturing the soul of the very monster in its insides.
 * Only the best hunters actually get to see this gem, let alone hold it in their hands. The essence of the Crystalbeard has formed this gem, capturing the soul of the very monster in its insides.
 * -|Lvl S1 - S5=

Equipment
WIP WIP WIP
 * Note: Weapons show the final sharpness and attack.
 * -|Blademaster Weapons=
 * -|Gunner Weapons=
 * -|Armor=

Quests
WIP

Taxonomy
Crystalbeard Uragaan is a Deviant of Uragaan. It is a Brute Wyvern only described in folktales until it was recently discovered.
 * Order: Saurischia
 * Suborder: Theropoda
 * Infraorder: RESEARCHING
 * Superfamily: Hammer Jaw Wyvern (Macromandibuloidea)
 * Family: Gaan (Gankinidae)
 * Species: Crystalbeard Uragaan (Uragankin aureus purpurascens)

"For years, in various volcanic regions, miners spoke about a monster known as Crystalbeard. This monster was said to have extremely rare, valuable jewels, and other treasures, on it, making it a walking gold mine waiting to be found. All who searched for this monster usually ended up being smashed by its treasure-covered chin or crushed by suddenly having crystals cover them head to toe - greed eventually got the best of them."

Habitat Range
have been reported in the Volcanic Belt, Volcanic Hollow and Ingle Isle, much like normal individuals. Interestingly, some reports claim that they also have been spotted in the Sunken Hollow and even the Elders' Recess of the New World.

Ecological Niche
Crystalbeard Uragaan, like Uragaan, is something of an oddity in the food chain - it has almost no natural predators, but is not particularly predatory itself, preferring to consume vast amounts of plants and rock. The rocks that it feeds on are surprisingly nutrient-rich, and its rock-hard lower jaw is perfectly designed to break them up, although it does make them awkward to swallow. Interestingly, Crystalbeard Uragaan are known to venture into areas with large crystal deposits, feeding on them and thus fueling their abilities.

Agnaktor, the top predator that resides exclusively in volcanoes, is not adapted to prey on full-grown Uragaan; they are more suited for smaller, less well-defended prey such as Rhenoplos or Slagtoth. The wandering Deviljho is also poorly designed to prey on anything the same size or larger than itself; the same can be said about Rathalos, which have also been known to live in volcanic areas. Brute Tigrex along with Stygian Zinogre and Brachydios will also give Uragaan a wide berth as they too have little hope of preying on these large behemoths.

Only Elder Dragons do pose a threat towards Crystalbeard Uragaan, albeit not without going in for a long fight.

Biological Adaptations
Crystalbeard Uragaan have many of the same adaptions as Uragaan, however, there is a few differences between them. Unlike normal Uragaan, Crystalbeard Uragaan are a darker color due to special ore being a staple food in its environment. Uragaan usually rest in or on top of brown liquid oil. As a result, their tails and stomachs are usually covered in it.

While Crystalbeard Uragaan do possess the same tar and also actively attach ore to their bodies, the crystals stem from something entirely different, something that completely overthrew the common knowledge about these titans. They possess the ability to release a fluid at a very high temperature, atomizing it as it leaves the monsters' pores. This fluid will immediately crystallize once it hits a hard surface - in this case, the body of a Crystalbeard Uragaan.

Behavior
Like regular individuals, Uragaan are short-tempered, vicious fighters and truly dangerous monsters. Their ability to enter a second rage mode make them some of the most devastating fighters known to the Hunter's Guild - thus only hunters with special permits are allowed to pursue them.

Hunt Cutscene
WIP

Trivia

 * Crystalbeard Uragaan can sometimes shake off rocks from their bodies that will remain lodged into the floor.
 * Unlike Uragaan, their tail swipe attack does not cause rocks to be flung into all directions.
 * Instead, the Crystalbeard chains it into a gas attack.
 * This monster does not get fatigued.
 * When in its first Rage Mode, attacks with its chin - even the "Deviljho Rock Throw" - will be followed by a sudden gas eruption around the monster's face.
 * Crystalbeard Uragaan's roar requires Earplugs to block.
 * Interestingly, Crystalbeard Uragaan have been observed hunting and killing RUby Basarios. They do this in order to feed on the crystals growing on their backs.