Scuttleclaw Juvenile

The Scuttleclaw Juvenile (Latin name unknown) is a small minion monster that can be found in forested areas. No adults have been discovered, leading some to believe that they are in fact baby Deadly Nadders.

In-Game Information
Baby bird wyverns. These little creatures are playful, but can get hostile if threatened. They travel in packs, are able to fly, and can carry an adult human without any trouble. In the far north, the natives are known to ride them. However, adults have never been discovered.

Basic Information
Monster Class: Bird Wyverns

Weakness: Thunder

Element: Fire

Status Ailments: Fireblight

Habitats: Forest + Hills, Old Jungle, Old Swamp, Jungle, Swamp, Great Forest, Tide Island, Deserted Island, Flooded Forest, Misty Peaks, Sea of Trees, Primeval Forest, Idyllic Ocean, Wet Rainforest, Forested Spring, Seaside Resort, Murky Bog, Prehistoric Jungle, Tropical Valley, Berk Woods, Haunted Grove

Behavior:
 * Much like the Erupe, they will respond to hunter's gestures
 * When attacked or when a large monster is in a neighboring area, they will attack in packs
 * When a large monster is in the same area, they will fly away
 * They may steal items from hunters

Physiology and Behavior
The Scuttleclaw Juvenile, as its name suggests, is not yet fully grown and thus possesses features typical of immature wyverns. Its head is large in comparison to its body, its eyes are round and bulbous, and it has rather small wings. However, despite its infantile state, it is very strong and fast, able to fly long distances and carry a human on its back. Not only that, but they have boundless energy and are always playing.

Scuttleclaw Juveniles are easily startled and will attack at the slightest agitation. On their own they are nothing to worry about, but a medium-sized pack can decimate a lone hunter. They can breathe small jets of flame and steal items with their snatching talons. However, when docile, they will engage a hunter in frivolous play, or torment other monsters such as Kelbi or Aptonoth.

Alongside several other dragon-like monsters, the Scuttleclaw Juvenile initially lived up north before migrating into the various subregions of the known world.

High-Rank
Baby Boom:
 * Goal: Hunt 10 Scuttleclaw Juveniles
 * Location: Random
 * Environment: Stable
 * Client: Harassed Merchant
 * Description: Never on my travels have I come across monsters quite like these! They seem to be only babies, but are mercilessly playful and have stolen all my wares for the pure fun of it! I need you to hunt this gang down and get my items back!

G-Rank
'''Scuttleclaw Infestation! (Event)''':
 * Goal: Hunt 50 Scuttleclaw Juveniles
 * Location: Arena Terra
 * Environment: UNSTABLE (Night Fury)
 * Client: Girl at her Wits' End
 * Description: Oh, I don't know what to do! The local wyvern conservationist got back with all these eggs, but now they've hatched and are making a mess of the town! To make matters worse, an Elder Dragon has started protecting the infants...

Items/Carves
Note: Items are listed in order from most common to least common.

High-Rank
Body x2: Scuttleclaw Scale+, Scuttleclaw Wing, Avian Finebone, Scuttleclaw Claw+

G-Rank
Body x2: Scuttleclaw Shard, Scuttleclaw Fellwing, Avian Stoutbone, Scuttleclaw Talon

A-Rank
Body x2: Scuttleclaw Splinter, Avian Toughbone, Scuttleclaw Ripper, Scuttleclaw Fullwing

Item Descriptions
H: G: A:
 * Scuttleclaw Scale+:
 * Scuttleclaw Wing:
 * Scuttleclaw Claw+:
 * Scuttleclaw Shard:
 * Scuttleclaw Fellwing:
 * Scuttleclaw Talon:
 * Scuttleclaw Splinter:
 * Scuttleclaw Fullwing:
 * Scuttleclaw Ripper:

Attacks
Swarm: Rises into the air, then begins flying and swooping and diving swiftly around the target in order to harass and distract it. Usually happens when three or more are in the area.

Spontaneous Charge: Assumes a slight crouching position, then suddenly leaps into a fast sprint.

Tail Swing: Sweeps its tail in a 180-degree arc. Always does two.

Talon Dive: Rises into the air, then quickly pounces and lashes out with its talons. May steal an item if this hits.

Fire Breath: Raises its head high, then lowers it and spits a small fireball. (Fireblight)