User blog:BannedLagiacrus/Monster Appreciation Week: Nightcloak Malfestio

Hello, and welcome to Monster Appreciation Week!

This week we look at the Invisible Devil of the Jurassic Frontier, Nightcloak Malfestio!



Interesting Facts About Nightcloak Malfestio
Order: Saurischia - Suborder: Bird Feet - Infraorder: Bird Wyvern - Family: Malfestio - Species: Malfestio


 * Nightcloak Malfestio is a Deviant of Malfestio with specialized scales.
 * Compared to a normal Malfestio, Nightcloak Malfestio is more skilled with its scales and is able to use them in various ways. With a single flap of its wings, Nightcloak Malfestio is able to confuse prey with its scales.
 * It was given the nickname Nightcloak because it assassinates its prey, be it monster or human, in an instant. By using its scales to refract light, Nightcloak Malfestio is able to turn completely invisible, making it harder for creatures to see it. While invisible, Nightcloak Malfestio will attack its prey from their blind spot to finish them off in an instant. Though it can become invisible, it can only do so for a short period of time, meaning it has to strike its prey immediately once it disappears. If enough light comes in contact with Nightcloak Malfestio's scales, it will reveal its whereabouts briefly while it is invisible.
 * Interestingly, this nickname is the same as the head of an assassination group.
 * If the scales on its head are damaged, Nightcloak Malfestio's ability to turn invisible weakens, thus making it easier to see.
 * Hunters have reported getting their items stolen by Nightcloak Malfestio, but it is unknown why it steals.
 * Nightcloak Malfestio is considered to be more sly and aggressive than a normal Malfestio.
 * The plumage taken from a Nightcloak Malfestio is extra fine and deep in color.
 * The colors on its feathers change depending on the angle you look at them.
 * Its clearscales are used to camouflage Nightcloak Malfestio in the wild, but weapons fashioned with them stand out in a crowd.

Development Comments
People had problems with Malfestio's scales from them causing confusion and this Deviant of it is meant to be closer to the original concept of Malfestio, a clever magician. The MH Team hope hunters enjoy Nightcloak Malfestio and recommend to keep a close eye on it!