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Description

Name: Snoligar

Title: Blade Fin Wyvern

Species: Piscine Wyvern

Elements: None

Ailments: Bleed

Breakable Parts: Head, Legs, Tail and Back (Breaking of back reduces range of the back fin blade and lessens the damage of the pin attack. Breaking of the tail drops the chance of it inflicting bleed on hunters.)

The Snoligar is a Piscine Wyvern that makes its home in the swampy areas of the Lunderwood. It spends most of its time lurking in the marshy waters, cloaking itself with mud, vegetation and other detritus. It remains still as it hunts, using this mucky layer to blend in as just another patch of marsh grass. When prey comes close enough, it bursts forth with a long jaw full of teeth and drags them into the depths of the swamp. The Snoligar relies on this camouflage so much, that it even wears it when walking outside of the marsh waters, the filthy cover built up to a level where it becomes a permanent fixture for this wyvern. When its territory is threatened, or a predator attacks, it drop this ambush tactic and goes for full offensive. From its back will erect a massive dorsal spine, whose edge is fine as any blade. Running along its body are more bony spikes, which it uses for both defense and offense. The Snoligar will swing its body about like a weapon, looking to slam these spines into an opponent. Its own tail also sports a set of nasty claws, which slash at enemies to leave grievous wounds. With this weaponry, it is said that the temperament of a Snoligar is just as foul as its stench.

The Snoligar often does not see humans as a threat, and thus does not bother them when they enter the Lunderwood. Those who fall into the thick muck of the swamp, though, will find that the Snoligar does not pass up an opportunity for food. Those bogged down in this noxious mire may notice a patch of swamp grass slowly drifting closer to their position. Snoligars will also attack boats or caravans that get too close to its swamp, the larger size of these vessels triggering its territorial behavior. Hunters are often dispatched to take care of troublesome individuals that disrupt trade routes or hinder efforts to further explore the swamp. Those who seek to hunt a Snoligar will find it no easy task. The environment they live in slows movement and makes navigation difficult. It is advised that hunters wear proper gear to negate the effects of the binding muck and sluggish water. Though their movements may be slowed, the Snoligar will be in its element. Using its fins and clawed tail allows it to slice through the swamp with easy and pull off agile attacks. Though its large fin blade may seem in an awkward position for battle, the wyvern will whip its body around and swim on its side to wield it like a sword. Fast movements and camouflage makes it difficult to keep track of this opponent, and the Snoligar will look to blindside foes. Even when in sight, its swimming can be erratic and hard to predict. The clawed tail and spines along its legs can be used to dig into the mud and pivot the momentum of its efforts, allowing it to pull off tight turns and rapid spins. A charging Snoligar may suddenly stop moments before impact and spin its body around to instead unleash its back blade. These numerous spines and blades can inflict bleed on hunters, and thus it is advised to bring necessary items to combat its effects. The deadly dance of the Snoligar leaves few openings for hunters to slow down to stop the bleeding.

Though it wields its back fin with deadly precision, there is a particular move to be avoided. A Snoligar may burrow into the swampy muck and look to ambush an unwary hunter. If they can knock them off their feet, the Snoligar will grab them with its clawed tail and toss them into the air. This high up throw may seem strange for an aquatic beast, until the hunter looks down to see the deadly spine positioned below them. The Snoligar looks to impale prey upon this great blade, and it is a move that will surely bring a hunt to an early end. Thus, hunters are warned to be wary when the Snoligar vanishes from sight, and to also pack plenty of flash pods. When a teammate is pinned, use one of these flashes to blind the wyvern and disrupt its attempts. Do not use dung pods to stop this pin, as the Snoligar is already used to the foul funk that permeates the entire marsh and will not be bothered in the slightest.

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As we have seen with the recent Monster Hunter game, Monster Hunter Rise, there can be a whole roster of monsters that fit to a certain theme. Rise gave us monsters based on popular yokai, and its later expansion, Sunbreak, gave us monsters themed to more classic gothic monsters. Today, I stand here to ask: Why not go further? Why stop there? There is a whole world of mythology and folklore to choose from, but I have the latest, and hottest, answer right here. Fearsome Critters. Fearsome Critters is the future of Monster Hunter. This I shall reveal to you, my esteemed Capcom colleagues, with this presentation I have put together! Now Squonks you see....

Description

Name: Snoligar

Title: Blade Fin Wyvern

Species: Piscine Wyvern

Elements: None

Ailments: Bleed

Breakable Parts: Head, Legs, Tail and Back (Breaking of back reduces range of the back fin blade and lessens the damage of the pin attack. Breaking of the tail drops the chance of it inflicting bleed on hunters.)

The Snoligar is a Piscine Wyvern that makes its home in the swampy areas of the Lunderwood. It spends most of its time lurking in the marshy waters, cloaking itself with mud, vegetation and other detritus. It remains still as it hunts, using this mucky layer to blend in as just another patch of marsh grass. When prey comes close enough, it bursts forth with a long jaw full of teeth and drags them into the depths of the swamp. The Snoligar relies on this camouflage so much, that it even wears it when walking outside of the marsh waters, the filthy cover built up to a level where it becomes a permanent fixture for this wyvern. When its territory is threatened, or a predator attacks, it drop this ambush tactic and goes for full offensive. From its back will erect a massive dorsal spine, whose edge is fine as any blade. Running along its body are more bony spikes, which it uses for both defense and offense. The Snoligar will swing its body about like a weapon, looking to slam these spines into an opponent. Its own tail also sports a set of nasty claws, which slash at enemies to leave grievous wounds. With this weaponry, it is said that the temperament of a Snoligar is just as foul as its stench.

The Snoligar often does not see humans as a threat, and thus does not bother them when they enter the Lunderwood. Those who fall into the thick muck of the swamp, though, will find that the Snoligar does not pass up an opportunity for food. Those bogged down in this noxious mire may notice a patch of swamp grass slowly drifting closer to their position. Snoligars will also attack boats or caravans that get too close to its swamp, the larger size of these vessels triggering its territorial behavior. Hunters are often dispatched to take care of troublesome individuals that disrupt trade routes or hinder efforts to further explore the swamp. Those who seek to hunt a Snoligar will find it no easy task. The environment they live in slows movement and makes navigation difficult. It is advised that hunters wear proper gear to negate the effects of the binding muck and sluggish water. Though their movements may be slowed, the Snoligar will be in its element. Using its fins and clawed tail allows it to slice through the swamp with easy and pull off agile attacks. Though its large fin blade may seem in an awkward position for battle, the wyvern will whip its body around and swim on its side to wield it like a sword. Fast movements and camouflage makes it difficult to keep track of this opponent, and the Snoligar will look to blindside foes. Even when in sight, its swimming can be erratic and hard to predict. The clawed tail and spines along its legs can be used to dig into the mud and pivot the momentum of its efforts, allowing it to pull off tight turns and rapid spins. A charging Snoligar may suddenly stop moments before impact and spin its body around to instead unleash its back blade. These numerous spines and blades can inflict bleed on hunters, and thus it is advised to bring necessary items to combat its effects. The deadly dance of the Snoligar leaves few openings for hunters to slow down to stop the bleeding.

Though it wields its back fin with deadly precision, there is a particular move to be avoided. A Snoligar may burrow into the swampy muck and look to ambush an unwary hunter. If they can knock them off their feet, the Snoligar will grab them with its clawed tail and toss them into the air. This high up throw may seem strange for an aquatic beast, until the hunter looks down to see the deadly spine positioned below them. The Snoligar looks to impale prey upon this great blade, and it is a move that will surely bring a hunt to an early end. Thus, hunters are warned to be wary when the Snoligar vanishes from sight, and to also pack plenty of flash pods. When a teammate is pinned, use one of these flashes to blind the wyvern and disrupt its attempts. Do not use dung pods to stop this pin, as the Snoligar is already used to the foul funk that permeates the entire marsh and will not be bothered in the slightest.

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As we have seen with the recent Monster Hunter game, Monster Hunter Rise, there can be a whole roster of monsters that fit to a certain theme. Rise gave us monsters based on popular yokai, and its later expansion, Sunbreak, gave us monsters themed to more classic gothic monsters. Today, I stand here to ask: Why not go further? Why stop there? There is a whole world of mythology and folklore to choose from, but I have the latest, and hottest, answer right here. Fearsome Critters. Fearsome Critters is the future of Monster Hunter. This I shall reveal to you, my esteemed Capcom colleagues, with this presentation I have put together! Now Squonks you see....