| Kalamos | |
|---|---|
| ā ā ā ā ā ā ā | |
 | |
| Names | |
| Titles | The Black Dragon of Wrath |
| Nicknames | Kala, Mos, Kalameet, Maleficent |
| General Info | |
| Monster Class | Elder Dragon |
| Habitats | Wraithwood Kingdom, Wraithwood Marsh, |
| Size | Large |
| Relatives | Fatalis, Crimson Fatalis, White Fatalis, Dire Miralis,Emerald Kalamos, Scarlet Kalamos |
| Signature Move | Flamethrower Breath |
| Elements | Fire, Dragon |
| Ailments | Fireblight, Dragonblight, Blastblight |
| Weaknesses | Dragon, Aether |
| Creator | MC Goji the Wolf |
"I did not believe it myself, but the Black Dragon that destroyed the ancient culture of the Iyoa region is real! They called it Kalamos, the Black Dragon of Wrath!" - An Iyoan Elder Dragon Researcher
Kalamos is an Elder Dragon that first appeared in Monster Hunter: A New World. It is theorized to be connected to the Fatalis and its "Brethren".
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.
Ecological Information.[]
Placement in the Foodchain[]
It can be assumed by its teeth that it is a carnivore, but it is not known where it fits in a food chain of any sort. But it can presumably assert itself as apex predator rather easily.
Behavior towards other Monsters[]
It is not seen interacting with monsters very often, perhaps because they often flee from an area the moment they realize the Kalamos is about to make its approach. Even the fearsome Nergigante does not seem to stick around when the Kalamos makes its approach.
Turf Wars[]
N/A
Tracks[]
Tracks can be found in Wraithwood Marsh and all other areas in the Iyoa Region, and include:
- Unnatural Black Scales
- Deep Gashes
- Burnt Corpses
- Blighted Corpses
- Scorched Earth
- Scorched Trees
- Blighted Trees
Enough of these tracks must be found in order to unlock the quest that gives you the first quest that introduces the hunter to Kalamos. Then you must find a significantly higher number of these tracks within Wraithwood Marsh only in order to unlock the quest where you are specifically sent to go after Kalamos in Wraithwood Kingdom.
Abilities[]
It can breath a flamethrower breath of Blackish colored Flame, and spread explosive scales, similar to Teostra, But it may have other abilities......
Behavior[]
It is an aggressive monster, even by elder dragon standards. It is especially hostile towards hunters.
In Game info[]
| Kalamos | |
|---|---|
 |
A Mysterious Black Dragon that is said to have a connection to Fatalis. It is said to have brought death and destruction to an ancient culture it wiped out entirely. Said to reside somewhere in the Wraithwood's deepest parts. |
Rage and Tired States[]
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 smoke from it's mouth as well.
Tired State[]
It cannot be fatigued.
Cutscenes[]
Encounter with the Black Dragon of Wrath[]
TBA
The Destroyer of Wraithwood Kingdom[]
TBA
Theme(s)[]
Cutscene Theme(s)[]
MHF-G čćéććä¼čŖ¬ é»é¾ćć©ćć¬ć¢ć¹ ę¦éBGM Extended for 30 minutes
Theme for "Encounter with the Black Dragon of Wrath" Cutscene
Battle Theme(s)[]
Dark Souls Collaboration Event Quest Battle Theme[]
Dark Souls OST - Black Dragon Kalameet (Extended - looped)
Dark Souls Collaboration Event Quest Battle Theme
Moveset[]
Normal Moveset[]
- Bite: Will attempt to chomp on the hunter with her jaws. May do this in a combo of up to three bites in succession.
- Slash: Will slash at the hunter with her front claws
- Fire Breath: Will take a deep breath, and then breathe fire in a large line of fire. (Fireblight if hunter is hit)
- Fire Breath Sweep: Breathes fire in a sweeping motion (Fireblight if hunter is hit)
- Trample: The Kalamos will rush at the targeted hunter and attempt to trample them.
- Tail whip: The Kalamos whips the enemies behind her with her tail.
- Blast Dust Spread: Will spread explosive dust in the fashion of Teostra, and after a bit, the dust will explode. If the hunter is hit by the dust, they will be afflicted with Blastblight.
- Aerial Flame Sweep: will take to the air, and breathe fire in a circular motion towards the ground, in a clockwise motion or anti-clockwise motion.
Rage Mode Exclusive[]
- Demonic Roar: Used once entering rage mode. No level of Earplugs can block this roar.
- Demonic Fire Breath: Her Fire Breath will be energized with dragon element, and will inflict Fireblight and Dragonblight.
- Demonic Fire Sweep: Her Sweeping Fire Breath attack will be energized with dragon element, and will inflict Fireblight and Dragonblight.
- Hellfire Bite: Her bites will do fire and dragon damage, and will inflict Fireblight and Dragonblight.
- Flying Lessons for you: Will attempt to grab the hunter with her front claws. If successful, she will pin the hunter to the ground before flying up to the air and throwing the hunter towards the ground, or towards another hunter/palico.
Carves[]
| Icon | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
 |
Kalamos Shard | Even a Single Shard of a Kalamos Scale is said to be supersaturated with pure malice. |
 |
Kalamos Cortex | The Cortex of the Kalamos. No blade could hope to pierce it. |
 |
Kalamos Fellwing | Once you see these great wings in the sky, its already too late. Best say your prayers before facing death incarnate. |
 |
Kalamos Soulpiercer | The "third eye" of the Kalamos. Normally seen closed, it is said to see through one's soul, allowing the Kalamos to drive victims to insanity. |
 |
Kalamos Heart | The heart of the Kalamos continues to beat, even after death. Nothing seems to make it stop, and it seems to slowly regenerate if cut. |
 |
Kalamos Devilcore | A rare, metallic stone of demonic nature found in the Kalamos. Also known as "Kalamium", it takes away one's sanity as a price for power, or so legends say. |
Ecology and Lore[]
Taxonomy[]
Kalamos is an Elder Dragon, and a powerful one at that. It is said to be connected to the Fatalis Brethren in some way, perhaps as a distant relative. It has a "Subspecies", known as Emerald Kalamos, and a "Rare Species" called Scarlet Kalamos.
Habitat Range[]
It is unknown where it originally came from, but it has taken over the areas of Wraithwood Kingdom and Wraithwood Marsh as its domain, though it is said to go where it pleases.
Ecological Niche[]
All living things, Elder Dragons like Nergigante included, seem to fear the Kalamos. All creatures flee before it the moment it makes its presence known, leaving some monsters to sometimes leave their old habitats altogether. It is hinted to be a carnivore, as it has been known in the past to be a maneater.
Biological Adaptations[]
Kalamos is a powerful and unnatural beast. Its scales are thick and its shell is durable. Its wing membrane is flexible yet stronger than steel, allowing it to not break easily, and support it in the air as it flies at high speeds. Even on the ground, it run on all fours with shocking speeds behind its bulk. Its teeth and claws can rip through metal as efficiently as they tear through flesh.
Its breath of blackish colored flame is stronger than most other fire breathing monsters' fire breath, and could be on par with Fatalis' in terms of destructive power. Oddly, the black color is due to a mixture of Dragon Element within the flames, leading to not only severe burns, but also tainting victims with dragon blight, and can also release explosive powder, similar to Fatalis, Teostra and Lunastra, though the exact nature of this explosive powder is still unknown. It also possesses Dragon Element inside its claws.
Kalamos is apparently a female Elder Dragon, as all ancient texts regarding it refer to it as such. The same extinct cultures that describe Kalamos also say that it is an egg layer, as they described the Kalamos laying a single egg that was as black as obsidian. The majority of the Kalamos' life cycle, however is still unknown.
Behavior[]
Extremely hostile to living things, especially humans. Its presence alone is a threat to nearby settlements in the Iyoa Region. Many have tried to slay the Kalamos, but few, if any at all, ever return, and even those who survived long enough to return have died from unknown causes.
Lore in relation to Kalamos[]
Legend of the Dragoness of Wrath[]
In ages of old, when nature and civilization were at war... A black shadow loomed over the land... Her name is Kalamos, the Dragon of Wrath. You can try to run, but she will catch up to you... You can try to hide, but she will find you... When she apporaches, death is certain. Blade or arrow, she feels pain from none. Her flames scorch all life, leaving none to spare... Her talons ripped through iron... Her teeth crunched through stone... Kalamos, the Dragon of wrath.... Takes revenge on us who sinned against nature. All one can do when she approaches is pray... Pray for a quick and painless death.
Notes[]
- When first encountered, it is at first mistaken for a Fatalis, but the NPC's quickly realize its a seperate dragon altogether. Regardless, the text that introduces the monster in the first encounter call it "???". It's identity is only realized afterwards, and the second quest introduces it by the name of Kalamos.
- Given the nature of her scales, being durable, the clutch claw will come in handy in a fight against Kalamos.
- It's appearance is accompanied by an unnatural black fog in an area, which only clears when the Kalamos leaves the area or is slain.
- It's tail can be severed, it's front claws broken, it's belly scarred, it's face broken then scarred, and it's back scarred.
- When enraged, it's normal eyes will glow orange, and it's "Third Eye" will glow brighter, and orange trails will come from the third eye as the dragon moves. It will remain enraged until it is killed.
- 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 2 minutes to carve the Kalamos' body.
- There is an Event Quest that is themed after Dark Souls, where you fight a large Kalamos that is supposed to represent Kalameet. Even Kalameet's theme from Dark Souls starts playing when you fight this Kalamos. Finishing this quest allows you to make Dark Souls themed equipment, including a Greatsword modeled after the "Moonlight Greatsword".
Trivial Info[]
- It is MC Goji the Wolf's favorite "True Elder Dragon" he has done so far.....
- Originally Inspired by The Black Dragon Kalameet from Dark Souls, it is planned to have a bit of Maleficent's Dragon Form from Sleeping Beauty mixed in while it is being revamped.
- The idea behind the "Third Eye", was because of a misinterpetation of Kalameet's single eye. MC Goji thought it was a third eye, until he did more research behind Kalameet after making Kalamos. But regardless, the third eye for Kalamos' design stuck.
- As of November 21, 2018, MC Goji the Wolf has confirmed that Kalamos in Monster Hunter: A New World is a Female Elder Dragon.
- As of December 31, 2018, MC Goji the Wolf confirms that the same holds true for Emerald Kalamos and on January 2, 2019, the Scarlet Kalamos is also female.
Gallery[]
Credits[]
- Current Render by: Rio
- Current Icon by: Chaoarren
- Thanks to: Rack&Ruin (For keeping this page safe!)
- Thanks to: Nrex117 for (keeping it safe yet again, and for letting me use it again)