Anjanath

The Anjanath is a Brute Wyvern that appears in Monster Hunter: World. One of these monsters patrolled the Ancient Forest searching for its favorite food (Aptonoth), dangerously close to Astera and forcing the Research Commission to send "A-Lister" hunter Tess Williams to slay the beast. Another Anjanath later appeared in the Wildspire Waste for unknown reasons, with Tess being sent to take care of it.

History
The Anjanath first appears after Tess Williams, Sierra and the Field Team Leader encounter the Great Jagras not far from Astera's gates. The beast emerges from the forest to attack the Great Jagras, forcing Tess to make her way underneath the fighting monsters to reach the safety of Astera.

For the next while, the Anjanath is presumably patrolling the Ancient Forest searching for Aptonoth, its favorite meal.

Later, the Research Commission tasks Tess with hunting down the Anjanath, as the monster's presence presents a major threat to Astera. Tess tracks down the Anjanath deep in the Ancient Forest, witnessing the monster killing a Great Jagras and unsuccessfully attempts to lure the beast into a trap by dropping boulders down on it. The Anjanath retaliates by throwing the Great Jagras' body at Tess before engaging the "A-Lister" in a fierce battle that takes place throughout several areas of the Ancient Forest. Eventually, Tess is able to land the killing strike that brings an end to the Anjanath's life.

Sometime after the Commission drives Zorah Magdaros out to sea, another Anjanath appears in the Wildspire Waste. As the Anjanath's presence in the Waste is upsetting to the natural ecosystem, Tess Williams is tasked with taking the beast down. Tess tracks down and fights the Anjanath in the Wildspire Waste, eventually bringing an end to its life.

While no other Anjanath are seen in the novel, it is presumed that there are others roaming the Ancient Forest in search of their favorite meal.