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UVSC 28

## Vote

### Voting system

Every National Jury & Televoters awards 1, 3 ,5 ,8, 10, 12 points to other states.

### Winning song

Massachusetts "Tribbs x Roxie - Just Us"

**UnitedVision Song Contest 28**, often referred as **UnitedVision Song Contest September 2023**, was the twenty-eighth edition of the UnitedVision Song Contest.

The event was held at the Wallis Annenberg Center in Los Angeles, California on September 23, 2023. The show was hosted by Advisko.

8 States took part in the contest. Minnesota, Georgia, California, Florida, Massachusetts, Ohio, Tennessee, and Texas. Florida returned, no states left or debuted at the contest.

The contest was organized by the UBU. The contest was partnered with UNCEIF for to help with the wildfires in Hawaii and parts of the West Coast of the United States.

## **Location**

### **Host City**

**Los Angeles** is a sprawling Southern California city and the center of the nation’s film and television industry. Near its iconic Hollywood sign, studios such as Paramount Pictures, Universal and Warner Brothers offer behind-the-scenes tours. On Hollywood Boulevard, TCL Chinese Theatre displays celebrities’ hand- and footprints, the Walk of Fame honors thousands of luminaries and vendors sell maps to stars’ homes.

## Format

### Visual design

The slogan for this edition was, "Bloom Your Own Joy". The official theme/artwork for the event was revealed on September 12, 2023. The generic logo spelled "UnitedVision Song Contest" with the host state and edition number in the middle at the bottom. The official logo was a pink and blue dahlia flower. The background had similar colors; purple and pink.

The UBU said in the announcement; "We wanted to do something personality-unique. Don't wait for someone else to water you; instead, teach yourself to nourish yourself and watch yourself bloom."

### **Voting**

The voting was that both National Juries and Televoters have the same number of points (1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12 Points), and that they both will vote individually, meaning that National Juries won't be voting with the Televoters. Again, there was no televoters this edition, the points only came from National Juries.

### Opening and interval acts

The Interval Acts will be last editions winner, NewJeans with their winning song, ETA. The other interval act will be last years (September 2022) winners, IVE with their winning song, After LIKE.

### Stage design

The stage was decorated with the colors from the logo, there were decorations at the auditorium, the event did have a screen for the points and televote. Each state that participated this month, came up to the stage and sung there songs with the background visuals/props behind them on the stage.

## Participants

### Participating states

UBU announced on September 2 that applications would be opening the following day, September 3 and will be open till September 10. Three days after the applications closed it was announced that 8 states would take part in the 28th edition, the list included all states from last edition with the addition of Florida returning.
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Kelbi

### Range

Gran Veya, Lost Cerrado, Primordial Garden, Frostfire Glade, Immortal Barren, Ancient Eden

### Most Active

Day

Dainty, hoofed plant-eaters with green fur. Their spotted pelts are always in fashion and hunters swear by the supposed medicinal properties of their horns. Kelbi were first introduced in the original Monster Hunter (PS2, 2004) and have since appeared in every single Monster Hunter game to date.

**The following information is all non-canonical and presented in the context of *Monster Hunter Verge*.** To learn about this monster's portrayal in the *official canon* please refer to materials published by Capcom or visit the **Monster Hunter Wiki**!

## Range

Kelbi are a common sight at the ruins of Gran Veya, the Lost Cerrado, the Primordial Garden, Frostfire Glade and the Ancient Eden. They are also known to inhabit the Immortal Barren, though they cannot live there year-round.

## Attacks

While not at all aggressive, Kelbi may headbutt hunters who provoke them. They deal next to no damage and knock hunters on their butts: more of a minor inconvenience than a threat.
Light Bowgun

## Weapon Overview

The **Light Bowgun** is one of three long-range weapons from the Old World that uses gunpowder ignition to fire high-velocity bullets. As the name suggests, it is the smallest and lightest of its group, generally making it better suited for fast movement and a "run and gun" hunting style. The "LBG" can fire rounds at rapid pace and was designed for maximum versatility, generally able to fire a wide variety of ammo incompatible in most other weapons.

Much like the crafting techniques used to make gear from monster parts, the inner workings of Bowguns are famously held secret by the Guild. Not much is known of their strangely combined firing mechanisms, though the results do seem to speak for themselves. Common opinion is that the technology is proprietary due to Bowguns being one of the few monster hunting implements explicitly made by humans, not the Old Wyverians.

Curiously, a number of rusted artifacts have been found suggesting that gunpowder firearms existed in the poorly documented time period between the Ancient Civilizations and first generation of hunters. The identity of their creators is currently unknown, but archaeologists are quick to point out that ancient Light "Bowguns" like *Demonlock* and the *Aquamatic Ashmaker* lack the bow arms synonymous with modern Guild-issue weapons.

For information on how the Light Bowgun works in *official canon*, please refer to materials published by **Capcom** or visit the **Monster Hunter Wiki**!
UVSC 5

## UnitedVision Song Contest July 2021

**UnitedVision Song Contest 5**, often referred as **UnitedVision Song Contest July 2021**, was the fifth edition of the UnitedVision Song Contest.

The event was held in the Stevens Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on July 17th, 2021. The show was hosted by Advisko.

Six States took part in the contest; Iowa, Colorado, Texas, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Hampshire. Illinois withdrew from the contest and Iowa debut this edition.

The contest was organized by Advisko & The UBU and it consisted of a preview of all the songs from all 6 states, then the presenter reading out all the points from each state.

Texas's representative, **Albina** with his song *"**Tick-Tock**"* turned out to be the winner of the contest with 43 points. This was the sixth winner of UnitedVision and they hosted the next edition in August 2021.

## **Location**

### **Host City**

**Winston-Salem** is a city in and the county seat of Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States. In 2020, the population was 249,545 making it the second largest municipality in the Piedmont Triad region, the fifth most populous city in North Carolina, the third largest urban area in North Carolina, and the 89th most populous city in the United States. With a metropolitan population of 679,948 it is the fourth largest metropolitan area in North Carolina. Winston-Salem is home to the tallest office building in the region, 100 North Main Street, formerly known as the Wachovia Building and now known locally as the Wells Fargo Center.

## Format

### Visual design

The contest's slogan, "Paint The Future". The official logo and branding was revealed on July 17th 2021 ; designed by Advisko. The logo font was inspired by the "Eurovision Song Contest" logo. The logo had North Carolina's flag in the middle of the heart on the logo, which spelled "UnitedVision Song Contest". The logo consisted of green and teal spiral paint splotches.

### **Voting**

Each state had to present their points; 0, 4, 7, 9, 12 points. Each point had to be given to each state. Televote was available this edition. This was the first time that UVSC changed the point system in the song contest.

### Opening and interval acts

The Opening Interval Act was the winner from the previous edition "Miki Nunez" preforming his winning song "La Venda". There was not a Ending Interval Act.

### Stage design

The stage was decorated with greens and tans for the event and also had a screen for the points and televote. Each state that participated this month, came up to the stage and sung there songs with the background visuals/props behind them on the stage. Only a certain amount of people were allowed at the contest due to the restrictions of Covid-19 in the United States.

## Participants

### Participating states

The UBU announced on July 10th, that the applications closed. On July 11th, UBU said that 6 States would be participating in the fifth edition of UnitedVision Song Contest and the states that were participating were Iowa, Colorado, Texas, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Hampshire.
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## Founders & Major Members

### Games Played

MH, MHF2, MHFU, MH3, MH4U, MH Gen, MH World, MH Iceborne, MH Rise, MHR Sunbreak

### Weapons

Hammer, Dual Blades, Gunlance, Switch Axe, Longsword, Sword/Shield

### Games Played

MHFU, MH3, MHP3rd, MH3U, MH4U, MH Gen, MH GenU, MH Stories, MH Stories 2, MH World, MHW Iceborne, MH Rise, MHR Sunbreak

### Games Played

MH3, MH3U, MH4U, MH Gen, MH GenU, MH Stories, MH Stories 2, MH World, MHW Iceborne, MH Rise, MHR Sunbreak

### Weapons

Sword/Shield, Lance, Hammer, Bow, Dual Blades, Longsword, Switch Axe, Insect Glaive

### Games Played

MH, MHF, MHF2, MHFU, MH3, MH3U, MH4U, MH Gen, MH GenU, MH Stories, MH Stories 2, MH World, MHW Iceborne, MH Rise, MHR Sunbreak, MH Now

### Weapons

Switch Axe, Charge Blade, Longsword, Insect Glaive

### Games Played

MHFU, MH3U, MH4U, MHGU, MH Frontier, MHW Iceborne, MH Rise, MH Stories, MH Now
Texas

(Active since March 5, 2021)

### Highest Placement

1st: April 2021, July 2021, September 2021, April 2022, August 2022, February 2023, July 2023, January 2024

**Texas** has participated in the UnitedVision Song Contest 31 times since making its debut at the first contest in March 2021, they haven't missed a contest since their debut. Texas has hosted the contest six times, despite winning eight times: Allen (August 2021, October 2021, June 2022, August 2023), Austin (April 2023), **TBA** (February 2024)

The state has won the contest in April 2021, July 2021, September 2021, April 2022, August 2022, February 2023, July 2023, and recently in January 2024. Texas is the one of the most successful states in the UnitedVision Song Contest, with a total of eight victories. Texas also has the most top five results in the contest, with 30+. Texas went on to achieve it's eight victories with AJR (April 2021), Albina (July 2021), Jamala (April 2022), Boys World (September 2021, August 2022, February 2023), BROODS (July 2023), and ABIR (January 2024). Texas is the only state to have 3 wins by the same artist. Texas also crowned the first Moroccan winner in the contest with their artist, ABIR in January 2024.

(Includes Junior UnitedVision & Award Show Info near the bottom of the page)

## UnitedVision Award Show Participations

In March 2022, at the UnitedVision Award Show 2022, the state won the most awards (5) at the UnitedVision Award Show 2022. The state won the Best Group Performance Award, the Best Foreign Song Award, the Best Solo Artist Song Award, the Best Junior UnitedVision Song Award, and the Best Junior UnitedVision Music Video Award.

In March 2023, at the UnitedVision Award Show 2023, the state won the most awards again. The state was nominated 9 out of the 14 categories and won 5 of the awards that they were nominated for and these awards include the Choreography Award, the Best Lyrics Award, the Favorite Logo Award, the Favorite State Award, and the Favorite Junior UnitedVision Song Award.

## Junior UnitedVision Participations Overview

**Texas** has participated in the Junior UnitedVision Song Contest 6 times since making its debut at the first contest in May 2021, they haven't missed a contest since their debut. Texas has hosted the contest four times: Allen (October 2021, December 2021), Dallas (May 2022), Austin (November 2022).

The state has won the contest in May 2021, October 2021, December 2021, May 2022, and November 2023. Texas is the most successful state in the Junior UnitedVision Song Contest , with a total of five victories. Texas went on to achieve it's five victories with Darina (May 2021), Viki (October 2021), Enzo (December 2021), and Malena (May 2022, November 2023).
Buddies

Hunters have always had a way with animals... at least, with the ones that aren't trying to eat them! There are four types of animal Buddies to recruit in *Monster Hunter Verge*: Pets, Palicos, Seekers, and Raiders. Every player has one of each by default but can find more at the Avanza Petshop or even in the field as Endemic Life.

### **Pets**

Main article: List of Pets
Little buddies that live in your home. Some Pets are purely for companionship while others have helpful abilities you can use out on the hunt! You're free to take in as many Pets of either kind as you like, but only one can be your current "favorite" (the Pet that follows you around Avanza and can be carried around).
The player's default Pet is a **Poogie**.
For more information on Pets, see Gameplay.

### **Palicos**

Pint-sized pals with the hearts of hunters! These friendly little furballs are *Felynes*, a type of Lynian race sometimes called "beast folk". They've lived peacefully with humans and wyverians for hundreds of generations and can be seen holding all kinds of jobs out in town! The ones that help Monster Hunters are specifically called "Palicos". Every player gets their own Palico partner to pal around with and can customize them at the start of the game. Like Hunters, Palicos also have their own weapons and armor.

### **Seekers**

Main article: List of Seekers
Flying friends who scour the open world in search of quarry. Seekers are a lot more independent than the other buddies and don't play an active role in combat, but that doesn't make them any less important! They're vital in the hunt to track down large monsters and can gather valuable intel (and items!) for you. They can even show you the way if you get lost, and if you ever need to fast travel to camp these pals are the ones who get you there!
The player's default Seeker is a **Mernos**.

### **Raiders**

Main article: List of Raiders
Raiders are loyal travel companions and mounts, well suited to carrying Monster Hunters and heavy equipment over long distances. They aren't much on fighting but can make traversal a cinch- they're a must have for hunters who want to tail fast-moving monsters and explore wide open locales! While riding a Raider, players can also gather and use items!
The player's default Raider is a **Cobalt Palamute**.
Lance

## Weapon Overview

The **Lance** is a reliable classic well suited for hunters looking to mount a defense. Coupled with its tall and broad signature shield, it can allow users to charge through large monster attacks and provide swift and deadly counterattacks. Of all the melee-based hunting weapons it is perhaps the most precise and well defended and undoubtedly the longest reaching. The individual strikes of this weapon are formidable, but don't rank among the strongest of the Guild. The Lance isn't an instrument of raw brute force, but rather one intended for warriors who are poised, patient, and sly.

Opinions on the origin of the Lance have shifted dramatically multiple times. It was long believed humans invented the Lance and did so some time before the foundation of the Guild, possibly as far back as the great mythical "Dragon War". Tales of heroic wyvern-riders and chivalrous castle defenders became popular all across the globe, but even at the height of this theory's popularity some scholars were already calling it into question. While it is true evidence for Lances older than the human kingdoms hadn't been found at that time the construction of supposedly "manmade" historical Lances like the *Black Dragon Spear* were clearly wyverian. The idea that modern men invented Lances came under even further scrutiny when Guild artisans recovered *Undertaker*, a super-ancient Lance weapon that predated the alleged "Dragon War" by several centuries. Soon after its recovery *Undertaker* was accepted as the true oldest example of an Old World Lance, seemingly putting an end to the debate. Years later, however, a different team of Guild archaeologists shocked the world when they discovered that the fabled "missing tip" of the Lance was actually a rusted-shut gun barrel, implying that *Undertaker* may have actually been a Gunlance all along!

For information on how the Lance works in *official canon*, please refer to materials published by **Capcom** or visit the **Monster Hunter Wiki**!
Charge Blade

## Weapon Overview

The **Charge Blade** is an impressive feat of engineering, a weapon of great mechanical complexity that can change its form on command without sacrificing structural integrity. Split into two separate pieces, a sword and a shield, it can be combined to form an enormous, mechanized axe. Similar to the Switch Axe, the Charge Blade uses small internal compartments to store and energize liquid elemental compounds, the weaponized release of which is called an *Ultra Burst*. The Charge Blade is also a significantly more defense-centric weapon, with the ability to block attacks both during sword-mode and in the middle of its combination transformation.

The history of the Charge Blade is long yet poorly understood. Stories of a mighty "shapeshifting sword" called the *Legend Strongarm* go as far back as written words themselves, and the Charge Blade *Tourbillon Gear* is ostensibly based on rusted mechanisms from one of the Ancient Civilizations. Calling the latter a true invention of the Ancients is somewhat misleading, however, as the original remains were so badly degraded they had to be restored with speculative parts made with modern technology; the exact form of the original *Gear* is not known. Despite this ancient pedigree the Charge Blade was not widely used or even known of until the fourth generation several centuries later, where it debuted publicly as a new variety of Switch Axe. The blacksmith who designed the Guild iteration, *Master Kaname*, insisted his work was based off no pre-existing technologies- though he did later concede that childhood tales of the *Legend Strongarm* may have unconsciously influenced him.

For information on how the Charge Blade works in *official canon*, please refer to materials published by **Capcom** or visit the **Monster Hunter Wiki**!
Bow

## Weapon Overview

The **Bow**, more specifically a ***Long Bow***, is a versatile long range weapon known well across the globe. Often longer than its wielder is tall, a standard hunting Bow takes considerable strength to draw and is not a weapon intended for the weak or inexperienced. Compared to the gunpowder Bowguns more frequently associated with modern hunters it is a much lighter and simpler design, better suited for long distance travel, inclement weather, and evasive maneuvers. The average Bow cannot fire its projectiles as far or fast as a Bowgun but is built to accommodate especially large arrows for the purpose of piercing tough wyvern hide.

Competition and comparison between the Bow and Bowgun has long marred this weapons reputation. Originally implemented with great confidence in the time before hunting, the Bow struggled to find acceptance as a "modern weapon" after the discovery of gunpowder. Some hunters and even members of the Guild wrongly believe it to be an inherently inferior weapon, leading to an unearned scarcity in certain Old World Guild Halls. A more objective evaluation is that the Bow, like any weapon, has its own unique strengths and weaknesses and thus fares better in some scenarios than others.

For information on how the Bow works in *official canon*, please refer to materials published by **Capcom** or visit the **Monster Hunter Wiki**!

## List of Bows in Monster Hunter: Verge

Note: For the sake of brevity all upgrade lines have been summarized into a single weapon.

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Greatsword

## Weapon Overview

The **Greatsword** (or ***Great Sword*** in official Monster Hunter titles) is a weapon so mighty and immense that some might even call it unwieldy! It was one of the first hunting implements ever canonized by the Old Wyverians, used well before the foundation of the Guild and wielded by giant warriors who dwarfed all modern men. It was from them that the Greatsword gained its massive stature, as even downsized for human hands the weapon is still one of the longest and heaviest in use. Its continued acceptance today is a time honored tradition signifying reverence both for the Old Wyverians and the origin of hunting.

Mechanically, the Greatsword actually relies on its colossal heft to function. Unlike traditional swords the Greatsword is not especially sharp, often having a comparatively duller edge than other blades; in fact some models even forsake the edge entirely in favor of alternatives like spikes, teeth and ultra-hard monster parts. It's the sheer weight of the sword (and the superhuman strength required to wield it) that allows it to carve through foes as it does. Were it any smaller or lighter it would lose its ability to cut and effectively become a club. As such, the crafting of these seemingly "crude" weapons is actually quite an exact and sophisticated art.

For information on how the Greatsword works in *official canon*, please refer to materials published by **Capcom** or visit the **Monster Hunter Wiki**!
Switch Axe

## Weapon Overview

The **Switch Axe** is an impressive feat of engineering, a weapon of great mechanical complexity that can change its form on command without sacrificing structural integrity. It uses a two-part blade and a series of internal channels and locks to switch between two distinct states, axe-mode and sword-mode. Each has its own separate characteristics that can be used to change a warrior's stance, reach, and speed. Additionally it is also standard practice for a Switch Axe to contain multiple *phials*, small glass chambers which store liquid compounds like poison or elemental concentrate, which can be emptied on command to coat the blade.

Like Bowguns, Switch Axes are recognized as human creations. They were first invented in the Old World at the dawn of the third hunting generation, built by a team of young engineers supervised by veteran blacksmith *Master Kaname*. It was a well documented process closely watched by both the public and the Guild, yet the validity of their work was called into question when the remains of a remarkably similar weapon called *Mundus Divinus* were unearthed years later. Whether the *Mundus Divinus* is truly a relic of some Ancient Civilization or simply a modern construct built to resemble tales of it is unclear. Old World archaeologists have submitted multiple conflicting reports on its supposed age and the Guild has yet to resolve the dispute in full.

For information on how the Switch Axe works in *official canon*, please refer to materials published by **Capcom** or visit the **Monster Hunter Wiki**!
Soundtrack

A comprehensive list of all the musical themes composed for *Monster Hunter: Verge!*

*[COMING SOON???]*

### **Tracks**

* 1. Main Theme
* 2. Proof of a Hero
* 3. Roar!
* 4. Raging Tyrant of the Desert
* 5. Roaring Beast Bares Its Fangs
* 6. Tremble of Land and Sea
* 7. Scorching Blade
* 8. Electric Rebel
* 9. Bewitching Dance
* 10. Immovable Mountain God
* 11. Forbidden Venom
* 12. The Howling Lone Wolf
* 13. Golden Mane
* 14. Ravenous Demon
* 15. Abyssal Star
* 16. Even Elder Dragons Tremble
* 17. etc
Endemic Life

Not everything in the Verge is out to get you: in fact most of the region's native species are quite tame compared to the likes of Rathalos and Rathian! Wild creatures not classified as Monsters are generally referred to by the Guild as *Endemic Life*. These small, docile creatures can be observed, interacted with, and even adopted without the need for physical violence. Each one of the Verge's regions has its own diverse and unique fauna, so try to keeping an eye out while on the hunt... you never know what you might bump into!
Sword and Shield

## Weapon Overview

The **Sword and Shield** is a tried and true weapon combination almost as old as tool use itself! Swift and elegant in their simplicity, they represent the perfect union of form and function. The "SnS", as it's often called, is less extreme both in size and complexity than other weapons, but what it lacks in pizzaz it more than makes up for with practicality. The arm-mounted Shield straps allow for one free hand at all times, meaning Sword and Shield users can use healing items and deploy traps without ever having to stop and or sheath their Sword. The SnS is highly efficient and versatile, hailed as a classic for good reason.

Unlike most other weapons approved by the Guild, the Sword and Shield is not thought to have a singular origin point. It was likely invented and reinvented multiple times throughout history, made independently by different peoples separated across the globe; there is, after all, little distinction between a "Hunting" Sword and a "Regular" Sword, or even a Sword and the large standard-issue Hunting Knife. The only tangible differences worth nothing are the crafting techniques involved, most of which stem from the teachings of wyverians.

For information on how the Sword and Shield works in *official canon*, please refer to materials published by **Capcom** or visit the **Monster Hunter Wiki**!
Hunting Horn

## Weapon Overview

The **Hunting Horn** is undeniably the most melodic instrument of blunt force trauma ever to exist! A variation on the classic Hammer weapon, the Hunting Horn sacrifices most of its cousins mass and raw destructive power in favor of something far more unorthodox. Functioning both as a weapon and a musical instrument, the Hunting Horn is actually at its best when helping rather than hurting. It's true that many citizens scoff at the idea of "songs healing people", but research conducted both in and out of the Guild has shown quite conclusively that the psychological benefits of hearing a Hunting Horn's melody can be greatly beneficial, especially in stressful situations. Talented musicians can do wondrous things with this instrument!

Curiously, the name "Hunting Horn" is actually a fairly broad term; while some examples are built to mimic specific types of horns and trumpets many more are modeled after totally unrelated musical instruments like harps, guitars, and drums. The exact origin of the term "Hunting Horn" is unknown but likely a result of horn-type examples being the first to see widespread use in the second generation. Hunting Horns of any type are considered modern inventions, with no records of musical instruments from the Old Wyverians or Ancient Civilizations showing signs of use against monsters.

For information on how the Hunting Horn works in *official canon*, please refer to materials published by **Capcom** or visit the **Monster Hunter Wiki**!
Gargwa

Flightless birds with a round and primitive look. They're known mostly for their skittish nature and the very hefty eggs they lay.

Gargwa first appeared in Monster Hunter Portable 3rd.

**The following information is all non-canonical and presented in the context of *Monster Hunter Verge*.** To learn about this monster's portrayal in the *official canon* please refer to materials published by Capcom or visit the **Monster Hunter Wiki**!
Longsword

## Weapon Overview

The **Longsword** is a graceful and deadly weapon that hails from the far east. In form it is not entirely unlike some swords used in the west, so defining what is and isn't a Longsword can be difficult. The most widely accepted definition is that a Longsword is a weapon of unnaturally tremendous length, not unlike a Greatsword but considerably thinner and lighter; moreover, true Longsword users wield the weapon in a very specific way, using techniques passed down by the ancient wyverians to emphasize fluid movement and grace. Compared to the Greatsword, Dual Blades, and even the Sword and Shield a Longsword is a weapon of extreme finesse which demands perfect poise from its user. Beginner hunters are strongly advised against using this weapon as the incredibly long, thin blade is very easily shattered when wielded incorrectly.

Despite taking two Guild-funded generations to catch on with human hunters the Longsword is not a new weapon. Quite the contrary, Longswords were a favorite of the Old Wyverians and saw use thousands of years before the Guild was founded. Pinning down a singular cause for this delay is an arduous task but many veteran hunters and modern wyverians speculate it may have been that first generation hunters were simply "too rough" for the Longsword.

For information on how the Longsword works in *official canon*, please refer to materials published by **Capcom** or visit the **Monster Hunter Wiki**!
Frostfire Glade

The woodland known as **Frostfire Glade** is a fairly recent Guild discovery, incredibly secluded and located north of the Shivering Strait. Surrounded almost entirely by mountains of jagged igneous rock, it's connected to the outside world only by a few narrow, winding trails that lead down into lower elevations. Despite its northerly location and high elevation the Glade is actually quite cozy all year round, hosting a very healthy and productive sub-polar rainforest which is known for its autumnal beauty. Situated directly on top of a subterranean magma flow, the Glade is overlooked by an active volcanic plain which enriches its soil and warms its air.
Avanza

Avanza is the main town featured in *Monster Hunter: Verge*. It acts as a base of operations for the player through their offline singleplayer journey.

### List of NPCs

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## Notes

* The name "Avanza" is a shortening of *la avanzada*, Spanish for "outpost". It's also very similar to *avanzó*, which means "advanced".
* Avanzas watchtowers and exterior walls are modeled after Spanish colonial era fortresses, but its livelier interior is based on parts of Mexico, Peru, Guatemala, and Venezuela. The holidays *Dia de los Muertos*, *Cinco de Mayo*, and the *Virgen de la Dandelaria* and *Diablos Danzantes del Yare* festivals were all major inspirations for the towns style of clothing, cooking, and architecture.
Withering Wilds

Far away from the coastlines lie the **Withering Wilds**, a place where travelers fear a sea of a very different kind... Made from sand and wind instead of water, the Wilds are unforgivingly hot and dry, a difficult place for all but the most resilient forms of life to take hold. The local flora is sparse, tough, and often prickly, and above all else specially adapted to conserve water. The Wilds can go several months without any rain, so the soil there is dusty, brittle, and baked hard. Standing bodies of water are virtually non-existent, save for in the late rainy season, when rare and monstrous deluges send waves of muddy water sweeping over the land.
Shivering Strait

The intersection of two wide, northerly peninsulas, the **Shivering Strait** is a place where lowlands, highlands, and the sea meld together. The Strait itself is a thin and fairly shallow body of impressively cold salt water, wreathed in thin sheets of everlasting ice, lichen-plastered boulders, and salty black bogs. It runs horizontal through the two main tracts of land that share its name: one a vast and windy lowland tundra, the other a sloping snow-draped taiga nestled at the base of an impressive and unscalable mountain.

### Real World Inspirations

The Shivering Strait draws inspiration from Russia, Iceland, and Alaska.
Monster List

The Guild describes monsters as wild, dangerous creatures which have noteworthy potential for endangering life and disrupting the natural balance. They are a part of the world just the same way as plants, animals, and humans are, and so while dangerous, they are not evil. Their kind are very loosely defined, with the status of "monster" relying solely on ecological significance rather than scientific classification. That being the case, not all monsters are related. In fact monsters can hail from any branch of the great tree of life and display a wondrous myriad of traits. They can come in any shape, size, or color and are constantly evolving, giving rise to ever stranger and stronger beasts. To keep track of them the Guild has come up with their own system of Monster Types to categorize and assess their threats.

## Full Roster

### ⭐⭐ Monsters

ApcerosBlangoGajauGiggiHermitaurLudrothSharqUroktor

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Monsters

BarrothDaimyo HermitaurGobulGypcerosHypnocatriceNerscyllaQurupecoRoyal LudrothTetsucabraYian Kut Ku

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MH Verge Wiki

**Welcome to the MH Verge Wiki!**

**DISCLAIMER:** Monster Hunter Verge is NOT a real video game, fan-made or official, nor is it a mod for any existing *Monster Hunter* title. This non-profit project is a labor of love and totally conceptual. It exists as a tribute to the *Monster Hunter* franchise but is not an official part of it. The *Monster Hunter* franchise was created by Kaname Fujioka, is produced by Ryozo Tsujimoto, and belongs to Capcom Co. Ltd, none of whom have any affiliation with this fan Wiki. All pre-established names and characters (Monster Hunter, Minegarde, Rathalos etc) belong to their respective owners at Capcom and are referenced here only for context. Links to their official sources will be provided wherever necessary.
Dual Blades

## Weapon Overview

**Dual Blades**, also known colloquially as ***Dual Swords***, are dual wielded weapons that are every bit as deadly as they are straight forward. Each pair recognized by the Guild was carefully crafted in tandem, with a "male" blade and "female" blade designed to work only as a pair. Even Dual Blades that look identical have minute differences in their weight, balance, and construction, each custom made to denote which hand should hold which blade. As a matter of fact Dual Blades are made with such precise specifics in mind that hunters can often tell their Blades apart from others by feeling alone!

Another common practice among Dual Blade users is the art of *"demonization"*, a challenging mental and physical discipline that temporarily boosts a hunter's ability to hyper-focus on a single task. Misconceptions and concerns associated with it resulted in a "staggered release" across the Old World's first generation of hunters, with some fearing the possibility of losing their humanity from repeated use of such a dangerous ability. In truth demonization involves no supernatural power and instead revolves around learning to command ones breathing, pulse, and adrenal functions. Ironically enough fears of demonization having longterm affects on Dual Blade users may actually be founded, albeit not for the reason originally suspected.

For information on how Dual Blades works in *official canon*, please refer to materials published by **Capcom** or visit the **Monster Hunter Wiki**!
Primordial Garden

The **Primordial Garden** is a mysterious prehistoric wetland. Lush, tropical and teeming with life that "shouldn't be", it boasts some of the highest biodiversity in all the Verge and is home to a plethora of strange plant, animal, and fungi species that had previously been known only from the fossil record. Verge scholars have been questioning what natural forces preserved this Primordial Garden for over a hundred years, but so far this lost land seems reluctant to let go of its jealously guarded secrets.

### Real World Inspirations

The Faded Morass is inspired primarily by the real-life super forests that once covered Earth 360-300 million years ago, during the Carboniferous period. Modern peat bogs and American swamplands were also used as reference.

Artwork by Richard Bizley.Artwork by Richard Bizley.Artwork by Ludek Pesek.Artwork by ABelov2014.Artwork by Yuriy Priymak.Screenshot from Carboniferous Forest Simulator.Artist unknown.Artwork from the Smithsonian Institution.
1980s

> The Darkness won't rest until it finds them.
>
> Karsh

This is a timeline of events that occurred during the 1980s.

## 1982

* Ileana went to Earth to date a dentist named Bob.

	+ Aron decided to hide the twins to the foyer of the castle and gives them each last drop of power he had, before being taken to the Shadowlands by the Darkness.
	+ As the Darkness are about to grab Apolla and Artemis, the twins used their powers to stop the Darkness with their sun and moon amulets.
	+ Miranda looks everywhere for Aron in the Shadows, until she realized he's not there.
	+ Ileana and Karsh arrived to the foyer to take the twins for safety.
	+ Ileana teleports Apolla and takes her to Earth in order to bring her to a local hospital. She hopes for Karsh to meet her.
	+ Karsh teleports Artemis and takes her to Earth in order to bring her to a local hospital. Before going there, he almost got scared by a guy wearing a skeleton costume. He tells her that she will soon get used to their strange ways.
	+ Apolla is adopted by David Barnes and Emily Barnes. They renamed her Camryn Elizabeth Barnes.
	+ Artemis is adopted by Sara Fielding. She renamed her Alexandra "Alex" Fielding.

## 1986

* David, Emily, and Camryn went on a trip to Pisa, Italy. They shot a photo of the Leaning Tower.
Epioth

Aquatic reptiles that have long-necks and thick, grayish green bodies. Easy to recognize even from afar, they are known for their widely flanged heads, ventral patterning, and fish-like fins. They are timid and gentle, no threat to hunters.

Epioth first appeared in Monster Hunter Tri on the Wii.

**The following information is all non-canonical and presented in the context of *Monster Hunter Verge*.** To learn about this monster's portrayal in the *official canon* please refer to materials published by Capcom or visit the **Monster Hunter Wiki**!

## Range

Epioth are primarily ocean-dwelling and so are a regular sight at the Gulf of Giants. Smaller groups sometimes venture into Veya Bay as well, slipping through large holes in the abandoned sharq-nets to search for food. They can be sighted off most of the Verge's coasts and seasonally nurse young in the calmer, shallower waters of saltwater marshes, estuaries, and rivers.

One permanently freshwater population exists farther inland at the Primordial Garden; these individuals are hypothesized to be the descendants of prehistoric Epioth that were landlocked by dramatic geologic upheaval. They may one day evolve into into a new subspecies, but as far as the Guild can tell they still possess the exact same physiology as their pelagic brethren.

## Attacks

In stressful enough situations Epioth may bump into divers, either inadvertently as they flee or intentionally to make way. These "attacks" deal almost no damage at all and at worst may interrupt or inconvenience a swimming hunter.
Sara Fielding

> I had a wonderful mother.
>
> Alex Fielding

**Sara Fielding** was the adopted mother of Alex Fielding.

After meeting Karsh at the hospital, she adopted Artemis and renamed her Alexandra "Alex" Fielding.

#### Life With Alex Fielding

> Like my mom always says, she thinks I'm part werewolf. If the moon's up then I'm up.
>
> Alex Fielding

She used to tell Alex as a child that she believes of her adopted daughter as part werewolf and if the Moon's up and then she's up.

Alex used to show her some stories about Coventry. After reading them, she felt hurt because Alex was always writing about a beautiful mother with magical powers.

#### Death

> She died 3 months ago.
>
> Alex Fielding

On July 2005, she died of lung cancer.
Thantos DuBaer

> You killed our father and tried to kill us.
>
> Alex Fielding

**Thantos DuBaer** was Aron DuBaer's brother, Miranda DuBaer's brother-in-law, and an uncle to Apolla DuBaer and Artemis DuBaer.

## Biography

### Early Life

#### Jealousy Over Brother

> My brother had anything and appreciated nothing. He had the power, he had Coventry, and he had you.
>
> Thantos DuBaer

*To be added*

## Powers and Abilities

### Former Powers

> Thantos is many things, but he's not a fool.
>
> Miranda DuBaer

* Darkness Manipulation
* Fire Manipulation
* Teleportation
* Portal Creation
* Power Absorption
* Shadow Absorption
* Gravity Manipulation
* Air Breath
* Consciousness Transferal
* Soul Absorption
* Invisibility
* Air Manipulation
* Lock Manipulation
* Destructive Energy Manipulation

## Relationships

### Family

* Aron DuBaer - Brother, Enemy, Former Prisoner, and Killer
* Miranda DuBaer - Sister-In-Law, Enemy, and Former Prisoner
* Minerva Martine - Sister-In-Law
* Apolla DuBaer - Niece and Enemy
* Artemis DuBaer - Niece and Enemy

### Enemies

* Ileana - Enemy and Former Prisoner
* Karsh - Enemy and Former Prisoner
* Demitri - Enemy
* Felix - Enemy
* David Barnes - Enemy
* Emily Barnes - Enemy
* Mrs. Norseng - Enemy and Former Prisoner
Lucinda Carmelson

> Lucinda here is the best friend in the whole world. We're like sisters.
>
> Alex Fielding

**Lucinda Carmelson** is the sister to Nicole Carmelson and a friend to Alex Fielding.

## Relationships

### Family

* Mrs. Carmelson - Mother
* Nicole Carmelson - Sister

### Allies

* Alex Fielding - Best Friend
* Camryn Barnes - Friend
* Mrs. Delagadio - Neighbor
Heavy Bowgun

## Weapon Overview

The **Heavy Bowgun** is one of three long-range weapons from the Old World that uses gunpowder ignition to fire high-velocity bullets. As the name suggests, it is the largest and heaviest of its group, generally making it better suited for heavy artillery and a more destructive yet stationary hunting style. The "HBG"s long barrel and weighted stability make it perfect for long distance sniping.

Much like the crafting techniques used to make gear from monster parts, the inner workings of Bowguns are famously held secret by the Guild. Not much is known of their strangely combined firing mechanisms, though the results do seem to speak for themselves. Common opinion is that the technology is proprietary due to Bowguns being one of the few monster hunting implements explicitly made by humans, not the Old Wyverians.

The exact age of the Heavy Bowgun is unclear. Popular belief is that both HBG and LBG were invented at roughly the same time during the first generation of human hunters. The existence of pre-Guild, pre-hunter Light Bowguns like *Deadlock* seems to contradict this, but even more curiously these relics have no Heavy Bowgun counterparts. Descriptions of huge, powerful gun-like weapons do exist in documents detailing the supposed "Great Dragon War" and fall of the Ancient Civilizations, but no physical traces have ever been found.

For information on how the Heavy Bowgun works in *official canon*, please refer to materials published by **Capcom** or visit the **Monster Hunter Wiki**!
Mrs. Carmelson

> Tell your mom I said hi.
> My mom? Why would I-
>
> Alex Fielding and Lucinda Carmelson

**Mrs. Carmelson** is the mother of Lucinda Carmelson and Nicole Carmelson.

## Biography

### Early Life

Mrs. Carmelson spent her life living in her house mothering two children Lucinda Carmelson and Nicole Carmelson.

## Relationships

### Family

* Lucinda Carmelson - Daughter
* Nicole Carmelson - Daughter
Miranda DuBaer

> We need your help. I'm sorry, but on this you're just gonna have to trust me. Now, I'm counting on you and your sister. The future of Coventry depends on you.
>
> Miranda DuBaer

**Miranda Martine DuBaer** is the queen of Coventry, the mother of Apolla DuBaer and Artemis DuBaer, and the wife of Aron DuBaer.

## Biography

### Early Life

#### Meeting Aron

> I was just about your age when I met him at the Winter Festival.
>
> Miranda DuBaer

*To be added*

## Powers and Abilities

* Light Manipulation
* Teleportation
* Portal Creation
* Precognition
* Postcognition
* Astral Projection
* Gravity Manipulation
* Telekinesis
* Statue Physiology
* Crystal Defense
* Openness-Closure Manipulation
* Constructs Creation
* Drawing Creation
* Stellar Generation

## Relationships

### Family

* Minerva Martine - Twin Sister
* Aron DuBaer - Husband
* Thantos DuBaer - Brother-In-Law, Enemy, and Captor
* Apolla DuBaer - Daughter
* Artemis DuBaer - Daughter

### Allies

* Karsh - Friend
* Ileana - Friend
* David Barnes - Friend
* Emily Barnes - Friend
* Demitri - Servant
1990s

> I haven't heard you talk like this since you're a little girl.
>
> Emily Barnes

This is a timeline of events that occurred during the 1990s.

## 1991

* Camryn Barnes woke up screaming from the most frightening dreams. She told her parents that it's about the darkness coming to get her. She drew pictures of a face of a man coming out of the darkness. After seeing the pictures, her parents both think that's what she feared. They think her drawings are horrible and slightly disturbing, although David thought they had an early Edvard Munch quality about them. They saved one of them in Camryn's scrapbook.
* Alex Fielding writes down nursery rhymes including "*to make an object disappear, tap it twice, and say oh dear*". Not knowing they are real spells.
Emily Barnes

> If there's something I would know is that love is infinite. You could always make more if you need it. And just because, you wanna give some to somebody else, doesn't mean you to take any of it away from me.
>
> Emily Barnes

**Emily Barnes** is the wife of David Barnes and the adopted mother of Camryn Barnes.

## Relationships

### Family

* David Barnes - Husband
* Camryn Barnes - Adoptive Daughter

### Allies

* Alex Fielding
* Miranda DuBaer - Friend
* Aron DuBaer
* Ileana
* Karsh
* Beth Fish
* Mrs. Norseng
Thantos' Campaign

> But, I'm afraid that once again you two are the only ones that can stop him.
>
> Miranda DuBaer

**Thantos' Campaign** was a series of events in which Thantos DuBaer becomes free from the Shadowlands.

## Background

> I felt a dark presence over the last few days moving through the shadows. I wasn't sure it was Thantos until now.
>
> Miranda DuBaer

*To be added*
Marcus Warburton

> Marcus Warburton, your sister's ex-boyfriend. Which is on the "ex" part. She broke up with him two weeks ago. We don't talk to him anymore.
>
> Beth Fish

**Marcus Warburton** is Camryn Barnes's ex-girlfriend and Alex Fielding's current girlfriend.

## Relationships

### Allies

* Camryn Barnes - Ex-Girlfriend
* Alex Fielding - Girlfriend
* Beth Fish - Friend
Weapons

Hunters are famous for their large and impressive weapons! The tools they wield to slay opponents are synonymous both with the Guild and their trade, but it was the ancient Wyverians who first crafted them in their current form. No mere instruments of steel and bone, they're tempered in the forges of master blacksmiths and imbued with the essence of fallen monsters.

## Weapon Classes

BowCharge BladeDual BladesGreatswordGunlanceHammerHeavy BowgunHunting HornInsect GlaiveLanceLight BowgunLongswordSwitch AxeSword and Shield