Ahtal-Ka Ecology

In-Game Information
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Taxonomy
Atoraru Ka is a legendary Mantis-like Neopteron that has been running wild for a few decades now. This species has been recently discovered by the Wycademy.

"In some places, there has been legends about this Walking Treasure that wanders from place to place. This treasure is said to raid fortresses, leaving behind mass destruction, and defeat whole armies in a manner of minutes. It is even capable of taking over a whole fortress if it wants to. Though dangerous, inside this giant monster is a treasure that very few are lucky enough to see."

Habitat Range
So far, only one individual has been identified at the fallen Old Fortress Ruins.

Ecological Niche
Atoraru Ka are predators, though it is unknown what their common prey is. However, female Atoraru Ka are well-known to feed on males, showing that this species cannibalistic in nature.

Biological Adaptions
Atoraru Ka has sharp, sickle-like claws that allow it to slash at foes and pick up objects. Though these claws are weapons, they are mostly used as tools in manipulating the golden silk that Atoraru Ka produces. This beautiful silk is strong, allowing for Atoraru Ka to pull and hold objects together with little ease. This silk is also strong enough to hold a whole fortress together. Atoraru Ka mostly uses the golden silk to weave together debris it has stolen from fortresses. It uses this debris to construct something truly monstrous! Atoraru Ka actually uses it to construct a "giant walking puppet" for itself. By sticking itself in the center of this puppet, it can actually control all of its movements with its silk before crushing foes or simply smash them. In this mechanical monster, it is practically invulnerable to all incoming attacks, excluding large explosives, however, if the silk is cut, it'll lose control of its puppet. Atoraru Ka's balsam is secretions from its body. This balsam has a powerful odor that can be smelt from far away.

Behavior
Atoraru Ka is a highly aggressive Neopteron that will do anything in order to take what it wants. Atoraru Ka is known to raid fortresses for their equipment, in order to build itself a giant mobile home. This mobile home allows the Atoraru Ka to wander from place to place, safely without having to fear potential threats. Even if threatened, this monster is capable of decimating armies with this giant mechanical puppet and is more than capable of protecting itself from without the it.

Male Atoraru Ka are golden color, while female Atoraru Ka are brown in color. Female Atoraru Ka can become golden by eating a large number of males. The more males a female Atoraru Ka eats, the more gold she'll get.