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 are large and powerful Snake Wyverns found in both the Old and the New World.

Physiology
Heoleoth can easily be identified by their shaggy coat of feathers and their rather peculiar stance, that is for a Bird Wyvern. Their bodies are mainly brown in color, except for some green accents at the tips of its feathers. There are parts on its body where no feathers grow, revealing a bright orange carapace. Their tails are surprisingly massive, the thick muscles making for a formidable weapon.

In addition to their large tails, these monsters also possess strong forelegs with strong claws. When not in use, the wings and feathers look rather minuscule. However, this is an illusion, as the feathers are intricately folded, allowing the Heoleoth to move around more freely. When it unfolds the wings, their true size is revealed. THe Heoleoth is an excellent flier, however, it prefers to walk and run, rather than fighting while airborne.

Its main roar sounds like this:

Placement In Food Chain
Heoleoth are the Apex Monsters of the Drenched Thicket, being rivaled only by top-tier monsters like Palombola, Tsunami Voluron or Deviljho. In fact, Heoleoth trump every other monster within the Drenched Thicket - monsters like Great Varukamaq, Rugotaratua or Anjanath are no match for them.

Behavior Towards Other Monsters
Heoleoth are formidable fighters, viciously defending their territories from whoever dares to enter. They are known to compete with other predators like Tobi Kadachi, Rathian, Malfestio, Anjanath or even the occasional Palombola. Herbivores like Rugotaratua don't share food sources, instead they fight over territory.

However, while Heoleoth are very aggressive towards most monsters, they usually choose to avoid the likes of Mikiragaan or the Voluron Subspecies. However, they are known to fight with Deviljho, fights which usually end badly for the Heoleoth.

Turf Wars

 * Heoleoth vs. Malfestio: The two Bird Wyverns first screech at each other, before the Malfestio begins circling the Heoleoth. The Heoleoth, in turn, suddenly enrages, puffing up its feathery coat. With a screech, the Malfestio flies up and tries to latch onto its opponent. It rams its claws into the Heoleoth's back, dealing around 250 damage. The Heoleoth reacts by rearing up and startling the Malfestio. It then grabs the unlucky Malfestio by the neck and slams it down, dealing around 750 to 900 damage.
 * Heoleoth vs. Anjanath: The Brute Wyvern screeches in anger, revealing its nose and two sails. It lunges at the Heoleoth, mouth agape. The Heoleoth evades swiftly, before taking to the skies and plummeting onto the Anjanath. The Brute Wyvern tries to defend itself by breathing fire, dealing around 300 damage. However, the Heoleoth is stronger. It grabs the heavy Anjanath with its strong hindlegs, flies up a few meters and then suddenly lets itself and the Brute Wyvern fall down, landing on its opponent's body. This deals around 700 to 900 damage to the Anjanath - sometimes one of its body parts can be wounded.
 * Heoleoth vs. Rathian: The two wyverns roar, taunting each other. With a swift move, the Rathian flies up, aiming to crash onto the Heoleoth. The Bird Wyvern, however, reacts fast, taking to the skies as well. The two wyverns then fly up at breakneck speed, before the Rathian launches itself at its opponent, locking claws with the Heoleoth. Attacking each other almost like fighting birds, each wyvern tries to knock the other down. Suddenly, however, a cracking sound is heard and both wyverns screech in pain, for they wounded themselves badly (results in a break for both, usually Heoleoth's hindleg and Rathian's head), and let go of each other. Both take damage, usually around 850 to 900.
 * Heoleoth vs. Rugotaratua: The Heoleoth roars, angered about the intruder. The Rugotaratua responds by snorting violently, flailing its large tusks around in a threatening gesture. The Heoleoth flies up and - mid-air - sucks in a huge amount of air, before suddenly spitting out a huge clod of earth, precisely aimed at the Rugotaratua's head. The sheer force of this is enough to break on of its large tusks. The Behemoth enrages, lifts up its tail and - surprisingly fast - turns itself around and rams the huge club into the wyvern, knocking it down. The Turf War end with Rugotaratua having recieved around 800 to 900 damage, while Heoleoth recieved around 700 to 950 damage.
 * Heoleoth vs. Palombola: The fight starts much like with Malfestio. The wyverns screech and one of them flies up. However, this time Heoleoth is the one to do so. It plummets onto the huge Palombola, latching onto its back. However, the Palombola suddenly erects its back feathers, revealing razor sharp edges. The Heoleoth hisses and lets go of the Bird Wyvern, which, in turn, spreads its wings. With a pirouette, it sends out five huge and sharp quills, which all pierce the Heoleoth's hide. It finishes the Turf War by ramming one wing into the Heoleoth, dealing additional damage. The Heoleoth receives around 950 to 1000 damage in total, each quill dealing 100 damage and the final attack dealing up to 500 damage.
 * Heoleoth vs. Tsunami Voluron: The Heoleoth and Tsunami Voluron growl and hiss, taunting each other. The Heoleoth wants to lunge at the Voluron, however, the attempt fails miserably. The Leviathan grabs the Heoleoth by the neck, dealing around 250 damage, and then rears up. Then it slams the Heoleoth and itself down, dealing devastating damage to the Bird Wyvern (from 1300 to 1400). Sometimes this can even break one of its body parts.
 * Heoleoth vs. Deviljho: The Heoleoth and the Deviljho taunt each other, growling and roaring loudly. The Heoleoth enrages and puffs its feahters up, before pouncing at the Deviljho. It latches onto its neck, clawing and biting, but dealing almost no damage. Suddenly the Deviljho manages to grab the Heoleoth by the neck while continuously emitting clouds of Dragon Energy, before launching it away. This deals around 900 to 1500 damage.

Tracks
Heoleoth individuals can leave behind a number of tracks, most commonly the "Heoleoth Track", which is either from their fore- or hindlegs. A bit more rarely they leave behind "Brown Feathers" (which they shake from its body or tail when not disturbed) or either an "Earth Clod" or "Dried Clod" (which it occasionally coughs up ,much like a cat's fur-balls), depending on how long that particular track has been there.

Specific Locale Interactions
When in the more dense parts of the Drenched Thicket, Heoleoth will actively break down trees or other plants. They do this in an attempt to hit the hunter with it. Sometimes they pick up a branch that it just kicked down and keep it in their beaks for a while, adding a wider range to some of their attacks.

Special Behaviors
None

Abilities
The Heoleoth prefers living in areas with high humidity, or at least the appearance of fog. It uses its coat of feathers not as insulation or just simple display, but rather as a weapon. Its fine and soft feathers serve as condensation cores for water. The longer the Heoleoth stands in fog and/or areas with high humidity, the more drops of water appear on its coat. The Heoleoth then starts using this water as a weapon, shaking it off its body with every move it performs, while also actively using it with certain attacks.

When enraging, the Heoleoth screeches loudly and widely spreads its wings, scattering the remaining drops of water. Then, it reveals its own elemental powers - it is an adept wielder of the Earth Element.

Rage and Tired States

 * Enraged
 * Eyes start to glow golden and face pattern turns a vivid crimson.
 * Tired
 * Drools, all patterns discolor.

Interactions With Alternate States
Strangely, seem to be immune to all kinds of viruses and alternate statuses, a trait they share with their cousin Rreshen'kernogh. Scientists have yet to find out why this is.

Mounts
It has the mount animation of Nargacuga, Barioth and other four-legged Flying Wyverns, while of course also being able to run around and ram their body into obstacles to get rid of the hunter. Hunters can jump on its head, back and tail.

Breaks

 * Beak Wounded
 * Tail Carapace Scarred
 * Tail Severed
 * Neck Carapace Damaged
 * Wing damaged
 * Hindleg damaged

Quests

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Trivia

 * Upon discovering Heoleoth, scientists put it into the Flying Wyvern class.
 * However, after being able to closely examine a living specimen, it was decided to put it into the Bird Wyvern class.
 * When fatigued, Heoleoth will either prey on Rajirija, Larinoth or even Ludroth, or it will feast on a random carcass.
 * Scientists found out that the hunted individuals are all male, while the females are smaller and less dangerous.
 * It is rumored that Heoleoth have a very dramatic heat period, especially the males. However, what exactly happens could not yet be documented.