Spectral Astalos

#### **Behavior** More cunning and silent than its regular counterpart, Spectral Astalos stalks prey patiently, often toying with hunters by distorting space and sound. Its presence alone warps the atmosphere, causing natural light to refract and bend. When cornered, it becomes erratic and overwhelming, bombarding foes with multi-angled attacks and bursts of chromatic energy. #### **Ecology** Spectral Astalos resides in secluded bioluminescent ecosystems rich in aetherite crystal formations. It feeds on rare energy-rich insects and arcane flora. When threatened, it often retreats into crystalline cocoons that recharge its energy. It is considered a spiritual guardian by certain cultures, seen as a celestial omen of either protection or calamity.

### **Spectral Astalos** **Species:** Fanged Wyvern** Threat Level:** 9 Stars** Habitat:** Crystal Caverns, Twilight Peaks, Moonveil Forest #### **Overview** Spectral Astalos is a radiant, ethereal subspecies of the standard Astalos, shimmering with prismatic scales and imbued with otherworldly energy. Known as the *"Phantom Prism Wyvern,"* it is rarely seen by mortal eyes, as it only manifests under lunar or aurora-lit skies. When enraged, it becomes a blinding kaleidoscope of color and power, harnessing spectral electricity that disrupts both matter and magic. #### **Physical Description** Spectral Astalos has an ivory body laced with glowing, diamond-shaped scales that change hue with movement. Its horns, wings, and tail are tipped with vibrant neon colors—turquoise, coral pink, and violet—that pulsate with raw elemental charge. Its eyes burn with a cold, other-dimensional blue glow, and its wings leave trails of spectral afterimages as it moves. In flight, it appears almost translucent, as if phasing through reality itself. #### **Abilities** - **Spectral Charge:** Generates a ghostly, non-thermal electricity that phases through armor and can short-circuit advanced tech or defenses. - **Prism Shatterstorm:** Unleashes a dazzling burst of light and spectral energy, disorienting hunters and disrupting long-distance vision and targeting. - **Echo Pulse Wingbeats:** With a powerful flap, Spectral Astalos emits harmonic shockwaves that cause illusions, making it appear in multiple places at once. - **Phase Blitz:** Can warp short distances in a blink, leaving behind flickering afterimages that attack with smaller arcs of electricity.