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Original Species: Juggernaut Terrestrial Wyvern
To the west of Vogelheim lays a thus far unexplored land called Shangrila. This recently discovered continent seems to be yet another land where evolution decided to be creative. This time, in the absence of True Dragons and dinosaurs, the major participants in the evolutionary arms race seem to be none other than Wyverns.
The Juggernaut Terrestrial Wyvern, or just "Juggernaut" for short, was the first species to be discovered on Shangrila.
Despite looking like a bulky drake, upon closer inspection, one can easily tell that his arms are vestigial wings, as indicated by the leathery membrane between the fingers.
Much like the brute wyverns of "Monster Hunter", this wyvern, along with its relatives, gave up on flying to become bigger and more defensive. The Juggernaut's tail is massive, covered in thick osteoderms, and seems to end in a mace-like tip, obviously used for attacking.
Its head is adorned with a pair of massive horns. Whether they are used for fending off predators or interspecies-combat is yet to be determined. Sharp spines, yet another defense measure against predators, go down this monster's neck.
The most surprising thing about the Juggernaut Wyvern is its teeth. They are leaf-shaped at the front of the mouth and flat at the back, by far not a feature typical for a predator. No. For some reason, this wyvern became a herbivore. A giant herbivore on top of that.
Further research uncovered that Juggernaut mothers are caring parents. They lay up to 3 eggs which they guard for 5 months before the babies are ready to hatch. Once the babies are out in the world, the mother Juggernaut will devote 5 years of her life to protecting and teaching her offspring the art of survival in Shangrila.
The Juggernaut Terrestrial Wyvern, or just "Juggernaut" for short, was the first species to be discovered on Shangrila.
Despite looking like a bulky drake, upon closer inspection, one can easily tell that his arms are vestigial wings, as indicated by the leathery membrane between the fingers.
Much like the brute wyverns of "Monster Hunter", this wyvern, along with its relatives, gave up on flying to become bigger and more defensive. The Juggernaut's tail is massive, covered in thick osteoderms, and seems to end in a mace-like tip, obviously used for attacking.
Its head is adorned with a pair of massive horns. Whether they are used for fending off predators or interspecies-combat is yet to be determined. Sharp spines, yet another defense measure against predators, go down this monster's neck.
The most surprising thing about the Juggernaut Wyvern is its teeth. They are leaf-shaped at the front of the mouth and flat at the back, by far not a feature typical for a predator. No. For some reason, this wyvern became a herbivore. A giant herbivore on top of that.
Further research uncovered that Juggernaut mothers are caring parents. They lay up to 3 eggs which they guard for 5 months before the babies are ready to hatch. Once the babies are out in the world, the mother Juggernaut will devote 5 years of her life to protecting and teaching her offspring the art of survival in Shangrila.
Category Artwork (Traditional) / Animal related (non-anthro)
Species Wyvern
Size 1724 x 988px
File Size 1.85 MB
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