Saborach

Saborach is a Fanged Beast that appears in Monster Hunter Farblaze. As a perfect example of a formidable predator, it earns its place as the rival of the Gammoth.

Physiology
Saborach are large Fanged Beasts with feline features, heavily resembling the extinct Smilodon fatalis, albeit with features from various members of the genus Panthera. Their shaggy pelts are varying shades of crimson, with the exception of their facial markings, tail stripes, inner ears, undersides, and manes, which are ivory in color and often peppered with snow or frost. Several bony plates protrude from their shoulders, as well as its front forelegs. Sprouting from its paws are a dull grey-blue set of claws, the front claws being much longer than those of the back. The eyes are lavender and adapted for night vision. Finally, its most notable feature, the teeth, are a similar color to its plates, often sporting serrated edges and tipped with ice. When the Saborach is enraged, the claws, teeth, and mane will become coated with sharp ice, which is hard enough to cause weapons to be deflected when struck.

Behavior
Saborach are mostly nocturnal, preferring to hunt in the cover of night rather than during the day; whether this is simply preference or due to its contrasting fur color to its habitat is up for debate. Their method of attacking prey items varies with each species. Strangely, Saborach prefer to hunt larger prey items than predate on smaller monsters or scavenge from carcasses. While the reasons are unknown, many a superstitious hunter has claimed that this is due to the Saborach having a sort of primal "honor code." Scientists of the Guild have denied this, theorizing that the Saborach simply wishes to conserve energy by eating one large meal than spending energy hunting several small ones. What is set in stone is that Saborach prefer to hunt alone. In fact, Saborach are one of the most solitary Fanged Beasts out there, only meeting another of their kind to mate. Mother Saborach will protect their cubs until they become sub-adults, which is when she simply leaves them to fend for themselves.

Ecology
(WIP)

Attacks
Claw Swipe: The Saborach quickly slashes at the hunter in front of it with its claws, knocking them away. (Claw Attacks will inflict Bleeding after hitting the same hunter a few times)

Rotating Claw Swipe: The Saborach raises its front paw and swings its claws at the hunter in front of it, turning 180 degrees in the process while knocking away any pesky hunters. Always done twice. (Claw Attacks will inflict Bleeding after hitting the same hunter a few times)

Double Claw Swipe: This attack starts off as a normal Claw Swipe, but is followed by another swipe of the opposite arm. (Claw Attacks will inflict Bleeding after hitting the same hunter a few times)

Claw Spin: The monster rears up on its hind paws, before spinning forward a single time, knocking hunters in its path. (Claw Attacks will inflict Bleeding after hitting the same hunter a few times)

Claw Slam: The Saborach starts off with a Double Claw Swipe, but then the Saborach leaps upwards and slams both front paws into the ground, getting its claws stuck momentarily. In High Rank and above, this creates a shockwave of ice. (Claw Attacks will inflict Bleeding after hitting the same hunter a few times. Shockwave inflicts Snowman and Iceblight)

Super Claw Slam: G-Rank exclusive. The Saborach leaps high into the air, targeting a hunter (as indicated by its shadow). After a moment, it will slam down upon its target zone with its claws. Instant Cart Potential!

Saber Dash: The Saborach snarls, sprinting forward and wildly swinging its claws. While enraged, the Saborach can do this three times in a row. However, making it run into a wall will get its claws stuck, leaving it open to attacks! (Inflicts Bleeding instantly, as well as Iceblight during rage)

Tail Slap: The Saborach turns its gaze towards its rear, lifting its tail before swinging it left and right, knocking anyone behind it away.

Body Check: The monster shifts its weight back a bit, before slamming the side of its body into the hunter.

Rebound: Only works if there are walls present. The Saborach will leap onto a vertical surface, target a hunter, and then launch itself at them.

Leap: The beast jumps a far distance ahead, slamming into any hunters in the landing zone while rolling a short distance forward on its side. Can be used twice in a row in opposite directions.

Cleanup: The Fanged Beast licks its pelt, removing any paintballs or Insect Glaive pheromones currently applied to it.

(WIP)

Combat Guide
The Guild is currently researching this monster! Please be patient! (WIP)

Carves
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