Ukanlos Ecology

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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. Often 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 Ukanlos has adapted to the icy mountains. It is unknown whether these two creatures came from the same ancestor, although it seems quite likely due to the extreme similarities between them.

Habitat Range

It is evident that Ukanlos can only thrive in sub-zero areas such as the Snowy Mountains, particularly in the Snowy Mountains Peak. 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. However this may not be a possibility as the creature is immensely large and would require large amounts of food to sustain inner-body heat.

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. All that is really known is its relation to Akantor

Biological Adaptations

Ukanlos has grown a tough streamlined carapace to "swim" though the ice. Ukanlos 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 its 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 foolish enough to attempt to harm it. In order to survive the weather this creature may have a large layer of fat underneath its hard shell. This layer of flesh is visable underneath its forearms, showing a light-blue underflesh. 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.