Shantien

The Shanthien is a species of the Elder Dragon and makes it first introduction in Monster Hunter Frontier G. Not much known about this Elder Dragon. Shanthien is searched for, researched and hunted using the Large Exploration Ship, to which it lays siege out of territorial behavior. It has a body structure similar to Lagiacrus, with gray scales, jade colored crystal-like organs on its body, two small wing-like crests, and blue fur running down its spine, along the arms and from the tail. It has the ability to levitate by collecting, charging and releasing air particles from the jade glowing parts of its body. Shanthien is the flagship monster of Monster Hunter Frontier G.