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"It was a Wonderful sight. Until it attacked me, of Course. This Monster is so amazing…", Researcher About Stemaricas.

Stemaricas is a large Bird-Wyvern that lives in forested Areas. It is one of the Terrible Ten, the flagship-monsters of Monster Hunter: United Worlds.

Physiology and Apperance
Stemaricas is a large bird Wyvern with an eagle-like Body. It has blue feathers and a red crest on it´s head. This crest Looks somewhat like a star. Male Stemaricas´ Crests are larger than the ones of females. Stemaricas have sharp, blade-like feathers, wich they can launch at enemies. These feathers are curved like boomerangs. They have sharp beaks with pointy fangs. Stemaricas use their tail for balance and better Control during flight. Stemaricas is the fastest known Monster in the air. Stemaricas are social creatures that often interact with conspecifics. They stay together with their mate for the rest of their live. Stemaricas us their plated wings as shields to defend from attacks.

Behavior
Stemaricas are active during the day. They hunt smaller Prey alone, but hunt bigger creatures in a pair. They mainly eat Aptonoth, but also eat Monsters like Great Hawux and juvenile-wyverns. They accept a few other species in their territory.

Placement in Food Chain
Stemaricas places near the middle of the Food chain.

Behavior towards other monsters
Stemaricas fight against stronger opponents in pairs or even larger Groups. They tolerate smaller Monsters in their territory.

Tracks
Stemaricas have extremely bird-like footprints. They often leave feathers behind.

Specific Locale Interactions
None

Special Behavior
Contrary to their size, Stemaricas are very social. They hunt, fight, breed and even live in pairs.

Cutscenes
The hunter is send out to do the quest "Queen of the Grasslands" in wich he/she has to hunt a Rathian in the Green Grasslands. When he/she enters Area 7, or "The Grassland-Wyvern-Nest" he/she will see a Rathian feeding on the carcass of a Young Stemaricas. Suddenly another, grown-up Stemaricas Bursts into the nest attacks the Rathian. The Rathian will dispel it, but the Stemaricas will manage to cut off it´s tail. The quest then continues.

In the quest "Fear of feathers" the hunter is send out to hunt a Stemaricas. As he/she enters Area 14, or "The eagle´s nest" they will find a few feathers. Suddenly a shrill screech can be heard and a Stemaricas swoops down. It lands and the fight Begins.

Theme
Stemaricas has the following theme:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nqyOo2z6eo

Rage and Tired States
Raged State: When enraged, the crest on Stemaricas´ head will rise.

Tired State: When tired, Stemaricas will drag it´s wings along the Floor.

Mounts
If Stemaricas isn´t succesfully mounted, it will shoot feathers from it´s tail at the hunter, before throwing him/her of.

Habitat Information
Stemaricas mainly live in forested areas.

Ecological Niche
Stemaricas is hunted by Apex-predators only. It doesn´t have any enemies on the Ground and has unchallenged Speed during flight.

Biological Adaptations
Stemaricas´ ancestors still had ordinary soft feathers. They developed hard, protective feathers.