#shakalaka

[lordmortimor]

[nightclawduke]

There's a palico under the rock: it's wearing the Basarios armor. When they crouch, they turn into rocks.

[monsterhunterthings]

Cha-Cha or Kayamba?

Cha-Cha

Kayamba

How dare you make me choose between my darling children I love them both equally

Those kids can kick rocks

Voting ended onNov 15, 2024

This one's for the Tri-hards/3U fans lurking around. Which Shakalaka do you love more, Cha-Cha or Kayamba?

[niehuaisangsmonsterpedia]

Lynian

Lynian's are an intelligent species (although of short stature) that to be mammalian in nature. They come in many shapes and ethnic or cultural variety.

The most common are the Felyne and Melynx, a more cat like variety. Felyne specifically are more common within human cities and fortitudes as they often take up jobs- especially in cooking and hunting. The Hunting Felyne's often refereed to as Palico's are often companions to Hunters and fight alongside them.

Meownster Hunters are also common, going out on their own instead of fighting alongside their human counter parts. Besides the cat like subspecies there are also the Primates such as the Shakalaka; more tribal and antagonistic towards humans but often keep to themselves and are rarely seen.

Note: there are other species of Lynian not noted of here, and require further research on my part. I however, am a very busy person. And not with Training to hunt. Why does Da-Ge so badly want me to be a hunter? I don't want to swing around a giant stupid sword. I want to paint and Look at pretty Birds!!!

[ellieanimations113]

[chorus-bug-stuff]

Descended from a lesser Wyrm, Lynians are a diverse genus that are a staple of hunting culture. Their sapience and high intelligence set them apart from other small monsters, and Lynians can become high-ranking leaders in the Hunter's Guild, or legendary hunters/handlers. They are often grouped into two categories- Beastbugs and Felynes.

Beastbugs are typically aloof from bug and hunter society. The species has yet to master fluency in Common, so Felynes often work as translators between Beastbugs and civilized insects. The structure of their society differs from locale to locale, with solitary individuals found in temperate climates, and large nomadic groups in both hot and cold deserts.

As Beastbugs' main form of defense against predation are rudimentary weapons, they've evolved to have Mosscreep-like traits that allow them to camouflage themselves by attaching debris to their shell through their sticky saliva.

They are highly attuned to magic and soul through the fine fuzz that covers their moth-esque antennae.

Depending on where you are in the world, Beastbugs may have a name unique to the area- such as the Boaboa of the Glacial Wall, or the Shakalaka of the southern Patternlands.

Felynes, on the other hand have embraced bug society, and are commonly participants in it, especially in aspects relating to hunting and researching monsters.

The most "domesticated" of the species, Palicoes, can easily speak the common tongue, and have the rights of any other bug, although they are commonly infantilized for their small size and childish manner of speech. They are typically very chatty and loyal.

Melynx are incredibly similar to Palicoes- albeit they tend to stay away from hunting culture and keep to themselves. Their shell tends to possess high-contrast patterns in comparison to the more subtle and natural tones of a Palico's.

Grimalkynes are the closest of the Felynes to the original form of their Wyrm progenitor. Sporting bright colors, and a soft, supple shell, they are very flexible and agile.

Unlike all other Lynians, they do not have eyes, instead having an acute sense of hearing and strong Tremorsense. Their skin is able to secrete a liquid similar to the saliva of Beastbugs that allow them to climb with incredible speed. Their culture is split between living among common bugs and continuing to live in family-groups in the wilds.

Although commonly passed over for roles of importance, it's always good thing to have a Grimalkyne by one's side.

[pimpmybricks]

Shamalaka Obweuta by Ballom Nom Nom https://flic.kr/p/2hHyqZi

[shownumetal]