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Dark Skeljaskrímsli
“ Sakalam. ”
– unknown author
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Clade: Synapsida
Class: Mammalia
Infraclass: Placentalia
Order: Cimolesta
Suborder: Pantodonta
Family: Crustocanidae
Genus: Crustocanis
Species: Crustocanis islandica
Descendant: pantodonts
Named by: ???
Year Published: ???
Size: 3.0 meters tall in height; 34.5 meters in length; 1,560 kilograms in weight
Lifespan: 10 to 80+ years
Activity: Diurnal 🌅
Thermoregulate: Endotherm
Type(s):
Synapsids
Mammals (Pantodonts)
Mythical
Guardian
Title(s):
Evil Shelled Monster
Armored Vehement
Last Pantodont of the World
Pantheon(s):
Terran/Gaian 🇺🇳
Icelandic 🇮🇸
Time Period: Paleocene - Holocene
Alignment: Territorial
Threat Level: ★★★★★★★
Diet: Omnivorous 🌿🥩
Element(s): Fire 🔥(Black)
Inflict(s): Fireblight 🔥(Black), Iceblight ❄️, Venom 🤢🟣, Stunned 😵, Sundered 💔, Stench 💩, Vomitblight 🤮, Elemental Res Down 🔽
Weakness(es): Water 🌊, Rock 🪨, Electric ⚡, Metal 🔩, Time 🕛
Casualties: ???
Based On: itself
Conservation Status: Endangered (EN) – IUCN Red List
The Dark Skeljaskrimsli (Crustocanis islandica) is the variant of Skeljaskrímsli introduced in Weather Dragons. Both normal and dark individuals are descendants of pantodont, a Paleocene mammal.
Skeljaskrímsli is the compound word from Icelandic means "shelled monster".
The Dark Skeljaskrimsli is not a subspecies or rare species, but an evil counterpart of Skeljaskrímsli, with more exceptions. Their fur and scales are reddish and darker. With blackish gray claws, red whiskers, and red eyes.
The Dark Skeljaskrimsli had a ponderous, lethargic gait. The Skeljaskrimsli is a high-browsing, opportunistic omnivore that can jump into polar bears or whales or rear up on its hind legs and tail (a tripod stance) to reach plants. Certain pantodonts, such as Coryphodon, are known to have been semi-aquatic; isotope evidence and limb architecture suggest that they regularly swam. Despite being as aquatic as Coryphodon, the Dark Skeljaskrimsli was probably able to swim due to its comparable morphology. It might have been able to avoid predators or cross rivers or oceans by swimming.
The Dark Skeljaskrimsli was more enhanced by pure evil; the more advanced result of stronger versions of both explosion churn powder and mazuku became stronger than disadvantages. While in enraged mode, the Dark Skeljaskrimsli manipulates both darkness and fire altogether into a deadly combination caused by darkness, burning, and polluting.
To harm a Dark Skeljaskrimsli, one must resort to alternative ammunition. Shooting silvers, gold, electricity, fulgurites, grey willow catkins, or lamb droppings from the bullets from a gun are the only ways to injure and kill this beast.
Volcanic Eruption 🌋 - The Dark Skeljaskrimsli breathes the volcanic gas from its mouth to spark their flint-like teeth and make small- to medium-scale eruptions.
Though they have been seen to exhibit omnivore behavior. In addition to hunting foxes, rodents, cattle, and seabirds, the Dark Skeljaskrimsli consumes leaves, soft vegetation, fruits, roots, and even grasses. According to numerous biologists, the Dark Skeljaskrimsli were among the first huge animals to alter their surroundings through browsing and trampling, much like rhinos and tapirs do today. Despite not being herbivorous, this pantodont is special in that it will fight anyone who encroaches on its territory. The Skeljaskrimsli are not territorial on land, but they are in volcanoes.
As a placental mammal, it will:
Gave live birth to fairly well-developed young.
Had small litters (probably 1 or 4 calf at a time).
Exhibited long parental care due to slow growth.
The Dark Skeljaskrimsli, unlike regular Skeljaskrimsli, was very aggressive towards everything.
The Dark Skeljaskrimsli were a very rare species classified as endangered species in their population, found in Iceland and other realms.
Movement Pattern: Nomadic
Individual Type: Solo
Population Trend: Stable
Population: 6,000
Locomotion: Amphibious
Habitat: Polar; Tundra; Taiga; Montane Grasslands and Shrublands; Temperate Coniferous Forests; Temperate Broadleaf and Mixed Forests; Temperate Deciduous Forests, Temperate Grasslands, Savannas, and Shrublands; Subtropical Coniferous Forests; Subtropical Moist Broadleaf Forests; Subtropical Dry Broadleaf Forests; Subtropical Grasslands, Savannas, and Shrublands; Salt Flats; Stone Forest; Tropical Coniferous Forests; Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forests; Tropical Dry Broadleaf Forests; Tropical Grasslands; Tropical Savannas and Shrublands; Mediterranean Forests, Woodlands, and Scrub; Deserts and Xeric Shrublands; Badlands; Flooded Grasslands and Savannas; Swamp; Bayous/Billabongs; Riparian; Wetland; Mangrove Forest; Cold Bamboo Forests; Tropical Bamboo Forests; Air-breathing Coral Reefs; Graveyard Vale; Mountain; Warm River; Cold River; Lukewarm River; Subterranean River; Warm Pond; Cold Pond; Aquifer; Warm Littoral; Cold Littoral; Warm Intertidal; Cold Intertidal; Karst Cave; Karst Spring; Lava Tube; Volcano; Lava Trench; Basalt Delta.
Earth:
Extant (Resident): Iceland
Reinachos:
Extant & Introduced (Resident): Thrymr's Islands
Sawintir:
Extant & Introduced (Resident): Almannia
Coming soon.
The Skeljaskrimsli is one of the animals that was altered and used as a beast of burden by the First Civilization or the Isu in the Pleistocene. Despite being born naturally, the Isu have proclaimed all remaining purebred animal species to be genetically modified. Members of the Assassin Order, Templar Knights, and Monster Hunter members researched the origins of all animals and discovered that, because they are pure natural breeds, from animals and monsters are actually genetically engineered creatures.
Iceland is currently the most peaceful nation in the world, yet the Skeljaskrimsli is somewhat obscure in the lore following the Viking times before the Renaissance. Despite being a peaceful nation, a lot of Vikings, including Icelanders, are worried about Skeljaskrimsli because it is the last pantodont that still exists in modern times.
Skeljaskrimsli randomly attacked several homes and various cities; the majority of the casualties were immigrants from Indonesia and the Philippines, as well as Norwegians and Danes in Iceland. In order to help the UN prevent the extinction of native species, both nations opened honorary consulates in Reykjavik and Makati, Metro Manila, respectively.
Due to the existence of elves in both the Philippines and Iceland, Iceland did not support the war and turmoil surrounding the Skeljaskrimsli. Due to connections with elves, fairies, and angels from the nations' previous names—Nusantara and Ophir—Skeljaskrimsli never accidentally harms either Icelandic fauna or elves, as well as Filipinos or Indonesians.
Icelanders are unable to defeat this creature since it is a living fossil and therefore stronger than both dogs and whales combined. As a result of Pagpulbos, or the Ward of the Ancient Beast, certain Filipinos who are from Cebu utilize magic that is formed of snow, volcanic ash, powdered sugar, frosting, carrot powder, blueberries or bilberries, limestone powder, and one of mixed runes.
Icelanders are unable to defeat this creature since it is a living fossil and therefore stronger than both dogs and whales combined. As a result of Pagpulbos, or the Ward of the Ancient Beast, certain Filipinos who are from Cebu utilize magic that is formed of snow, volcanic ash, powdered sugar, frosting, carrot powder, blueberries or bilberries, limestone powder, and one of mixed runes.
The thick, reflecting shell coat (or flaky scales) that covers the Skeljaskrimsli's body gives it its name. As the creature moves, these ratchet and scrape against one another, signaling its impending arrival. Its powerful stink also becomes more noticeable as the shell monster approaches. The shell monster is not particularly endearing; even its blood is poisonous due to sulfur and hemoglobin. It is covered in lava or shell bits that clatter against one another as it moves. These little shell monsters often pose no threat, in contrast to the larger ones.
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– 50 Solar and Lunar Pentecost immortals
The United Nations Human Rights Council has called for an impartial body to investigate the killings, while conservationist knights in Iceland have demanded that the statement that Skeljaskrimsli was a natural fauna, forces of nature, and the Emperor of Iceland be made. Some of those are members of the House of Helgason, a medieval royal family of Norwegian descent who may be decedents of Lancelot and Guinevere and are renowned for their ability to quiet the wildlife they previously provoked.
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Danish: Mørk Skeliaskrimsli
Norwegian: Mørk Skeljaskrimsli
Icelandic: Dökkt Skeljaskrímsli
To recover Stamina, Skeljaskrimsli will prey on bugs, clams, mussels, oysters, puffins, or crabs; it uses its claw and tongue to pluck them from their nests.
Skeljaskrimsli also has a pin attack which it only uses when it is low on Stamina.
The tough shell on Skeljaskrimsli back can be broken.
Skeljaskrimsli's tail can be cut off, but only during a state of rage.
Skeljaskrimsli's claws and back can be broken and the tail can be severed and carved once. The headcrest can also be broken twice.