Kalamos

"The Enemy of Mortalkind, the Destroyer of Empires, the Kalamos, has come! Gods have mercy on us all! How can we face such a magnificent terror of destructive scale?!" -Her Majesty of Revalius, when told of the Kalamos' return.

Kalamos (Antiquadraco Irae) is an Elder Dragon that appears in Monster Hunter EX. It is fought in High Rank, while it's variant and Named Variant are fought in G-Rank Only.

Physiology
A black elder dragon that has the structure of a Kushala Daora, but it's size is on par with Fatalis. It's head is sharp and pointed, and has three sets of backwards facing horns, red eyes, and a large, orange "third eye" on the top of the head. It's wings are large and resemble larger versions of a Fatalis'. It's tail is long and whip like. It's Teeth in the pointed mouth are sharp as are the talons.

Abilities
It can breath fire, similar to Teostra, spread explosive dust that inflict blastblight, breath dragon element, and even cause fear status. but it may have other abilities.....

Behavior
It is an aggressive monster, even by elder dragon standards. It is so fierce and powerful that not even the Revalius region's hunter's guild dares to hunt this creature, lest they provoke it's wrath.

Taxonomy
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Habitat Range
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Ecological Niche
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Biological Adaptations
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Behavior
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Lore
Kalamos, the Ancient Black Dragon of Wrath, was so fierce and so merciless, not even the Hunter's Guild of Revalius dared to hunt him, lest they provoke his wrath. It was said to be the cause of the destruction of the ancient race known as the Protokians during the event known as "The Great Elder Dragon Wars", which occured after the Protokians created Infinity Weapon, which took the lives of many elder dragons during it's creation, provoking their wrath. The Kalamos was one of the many Elder dragons that fought this war, and destroyed the Protokian capital that is now known as "Oblivion Kingdom", which the Kalamos and it's "kin", had claimed as their own.

Rage Mode
When Enraged, it's Third eye will open, and orange trails will come out of it when Kalamos moves, and it's normal eyes will glow a bright red. It will huff black smokefrom it's mouth as well.

Tired State
Kalamos cannot get fatigued.

Interactions with Frenzy
Kalamos is an Elder Dragon, and thus cannot be infected by the Frenzy or go Apex.

The Destroyer of Empires comes!
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Mounting Animation
When mounted, the hunter will be on the Kalamos' head, similar to fatalis. The Kalamos will try to shake the hunter off by thrashing the head or biting upwards. Sometimes it will roar, which requires High Grade Earplugs to block without holding on. Once toppled, the Kalamos will be on it's sides in the fashion of a Kushala daora, leaving it open to attacks until it gets up.

Breakable parts

 * Tail (severed)
 * Front claws (broken once each)
 * Belly (scarred)
 * Face (Broken then Scarred)
 * Back (scarred)

High Rank
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Rewards (High Rank)
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Move set
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Weapons (Blademaster)
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Weapons (Gunner)
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Armor (Blademaster)
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Armor (Gunner)
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Theme


Vengeful Kalamos
Vengeful Kalamos is the G-Rank variant of Kalamos. It looks like the normal Black Kalamos, but has innumerable scars, and glowing orange veins all over it's body. It also gains new abilities.

Black Flame Emperor Kalamos
Black Flame Emperor Kalamos is a Named Variant of Kalamos. It is said to be an Individual that mastered the Black Flame Element. It is fought only in G-rank, via a Special Permit.

Emerald Kalamos
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Paarthurnax Kalamos
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Notes and Trivia

 * It is fought in two phases that alternate depending on the situation: Air Phase and Land Phase.
 * It's Normal Roar requires High Grade Earplugs to block, while it's "Roar of Terror" move requires only Normal earplugs to block if the hunter is in range of the Roar, or they will be afflicted with Fear.
 * It can be carved 6 times on the body, 4 times on the head and 2 times on the tail. The Hunter(s) have a full 3 minutes to carve the Kalamos' body.
 * Based on and inspired by the Black Dragon Kalameet from Dark Souls.
 * It's latin name means "Ancient Dragon of Wrath"
 * A Kalamos named Malicose appears in Monster Hunter: Story of Dawn, who revives Kesena, and subsequently appears in Monster Hunter Hurricurse 5: Revenge of Kesena.
 * It's armor and weapons resemble Daedric weapons from the elder scrolls franchise in terms of style. In the weapons' case, however, there is always an eye on them that opens during certain combos/charge states/conditions. The Helmet of the Gunner and Blademaster armors of both genders also have the third eye of the kalamos.
 * Kalamos Weapons can either upgrade into Vengeful Kalamos weapons or Black Flame Emperor Kalamos Weapons. Emerald Kalamos and Paarthurnax Kalamos Weapons have their own weapon tree.

Gojira57's Notes

 * It is my favorite "True Elder Dragon" I have done so far....
 * If anyone wants to make a render for the monster, it's variants,it's subspecies, it's weapons and/or armor, and/or icon, feel free.
 * If you want to add Kalamos to your fan game, feel free to do so, as long as you ask for my permission first.
 * Originally, It was placed in Dead forest, like in it's original incarnation in Monster Hunter EX 2, but the idea changed, due to Gojiora57 making a remake of the MHEX Series.....

Appearances in Fan Games other than Monster Hunter EX
None Yet......

Credits

 * Current Render by: Rio
 * Icon by: Chaoarren