![]() ![]() However, in the process, it also keeps Gaismagorm dormant by preventing the Qurio from delivering energy to the Archdemon of the Abyss. Despite its initial resistance to them, Malzeno gradually underwent a morphological change and became highly aggressive, becoming the new host and "master" of the parasites but driving it insane from the Qurio's relentless hunger. However, likely due to a territorial dispute, Malzeno encountered and fought Gaismagorm, eventually driving it back underground but becoming afflicted by the Qurio in the process. In truth, centuries ago, Malzeno was once a peaceful monster that coexisted with humans, with both sides respecting their territories. Because of its immense power, Malzeno is highly feared in the Kingdom, as it was believed to have nearly destroyed the Kingdom several times in the past until the Elder Dragon Gaismagorm was discovered to be the true cause of the disasters. It is strong enough to take down powerful monsters such as Rathalos and Lunagaron with ease, but must contend with equally powerful foes as as the Elder Dragon-Level Scorned Magnamalo and Velkhana. ![]() Malzeno is an extremely powerful and aggressive Elder Dragon that will attack anything it sees as prey or an intruder, using the Qurio to drain their life and afflict them with Bloodblight if they survive. Failure to do so will eventually result in Malzeno focusing all the energy from its transformation into a devastating attack, before reverting to its normal state after it finishes. Dealing enough damage to these parts will knock Malzeno out of the Bloodening and cause it to topple over. However, during this state, its glowing body parts and its tail will become weaker. Many attacks also appear infused with its energy, having black and red aftershocks. Its attacks are also enhanced, creating massive explosions and sending debris flying through the air, and it can combo multiple strong attacks in a row. When Malzeno drains enough life force, it enters a powered-up state known as the "Bloodening" in this form, its strength is boosted immensely and it becomes extremely agile, using bursts of the Qurio's energy to properly it so fast that it appears as if it is teleporting. However, in spite of said thin frame, its attacks carry a tremendous amount of brute force, as its physical strikes commonly shatter the ground and create shockwaves, and its tail is strong enough to pick up and throw a large monster like a Lunagaron without any outward signs of exertion. Because of its thin frame, it is incredibly acrobatic and will frequently spin around or do barrel rolls to reposition or attack. ![]() In melee combat, Malzeno relies on fast and powerful physical blows with its limbs, primarily the hook-like spikes on their wingtips and their clawed tail, the latter of which is dextrous enough to grab and pin down foes. They are also capable of breathing dragon energy, which they will utilize in the form of beams and shockwaves that cause explosive eruptions. The influence of the Qurio causes many of Malzeno's physical attacks to inflict Bloodblight, which can greatly weaken a target and drain their vitality. Malzeno has a symbiotic relationship with the Qurio, allowing it to control them to drain life force from enemies and prey, as well as attack directly by firing clusters made of their energy. Upon draining enough life energy, Malzeno's appearances changes its eyes begin to glow, its neck frills and wings begin emitting a pulsating light, its chest, front legs, and tail become covered in a dark red energy, the Qurio on its body begin glowing, and its body takes on a darker hue. It can cover its body with its wings like a cape. Its tail ends in three large, movable prongs that can be used to grab small prey. It has two large, golden horns, as well as frills extending from both sides of its neck that resemble a cowl. Three of the fingers on its front legs end in a curved, giant claw. There is also a pair of smaller fins, similar in coloration to the wings at the base of its tail. ![]() The wing membrane connects "separately" to the wing fingers, and each wing possesses a single, giant talon. Its wings, while being dull grey when looked at from above, have a red underside. Malzeno has a body shape reminiscent of a European dragon, similar to Velkhana, with dark scales covering its body along with swarms of small, flying leech-like creatures called Qurio on its neck, chest, and front legs. ![]()
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