Ukanlos Ecology

Disclaimer:: This is merely a plausible explanation for the monster(s) in this article, and should not be considered canon.

In-Game Information
A mysterious wyvern said only to appear after large avalanches deep in the snowy mountains. Oft seen crushing ice balls and rock into powder in its stride, it's known to the Guild as Ukanlos, although there are whisperings it may be the white god...

Taxonomy
The Ukanlos is related to the Akantor of the volcano, although these two creature have taken extremely different courses of evolution. The Ucamulbas has adapted to the icy mountains. It is unknown whether these two creatures came from the same ancestor.

Habitat Range
It is evident that Ukanlos can only thrive in sub-zero areas such as the Snowy Mountains, particularly in the SnwyMtnsPeak. However, it is quite possible that it will be capable of moving from one mountain range to another. The cause of the limited habitat is that the massive creature would most likely die from overheating itself.

Ecological Niche
This creature is far removed from the normal ecology. It is so powerful it can ravage the land it lives in. It is rarely seen though. Little is known of this creature.

Biological Adaptations
Ukanlos has grown a tough streamlined carapace to "swim" though the ice. Ucamulbas may eat the ice and absorb minerals, however this beast is rather large so the amount of ice it would have to eat would be huge. This is most likely the reason it is often sighted after an avalanche. It has eaten so much of the ice in the mountain that the ice cannot support it's weight and collapses. Also, this creature may be capable of swimming as seen when it moves though the ice. It is also capable of expelling ice to attack anything dumb enough to attempt to harm it. In order to survive the weather this creature may have a large layer of fat underneath it's hard shell. This beast may also hibernate for vast periods of time to survive after feeding.

Behavior
Generally, upon noticing hunters, the beast will attack and attempt to kill them. Even in a party of four hunters it will relentlessly attack anyone not choosing a single target. However, it is unknown how it acts when not hunting, but it is theorised to be quite timid and docile.