Iratham

Historical Background
Iratham (இரதம் or ரதம்) is a word in the Tamil language of Sri Lanka defined as "a chariot, a coach." According to the Vision of Abyssea bestiary, Iratham is speculated to hold "a relationship to a recreational pastime of a long-lost civilization," and its heavily mechanical appearance further supports this interpretation. Alternatively, Irasam (இரதம்) or Irattam (இரத்தம்) may also be defined as "mercury, quicksilver" or "blood" respectively, possibly denoting Iratham's metallic appearance and/or swift and violent nature.