Ancestor's Woods

The Ancestor's Woods are essentially a huge array of coniferes, usually rocked back and forth by strong and relentlessly cold winds. They consist of three main 'layers', the coast, the hills and the woods. Many strong and elusive monsters live here, the most well known being the Flying Wyvern **Rathalos**.

## General Description

### Layout

#### Coast

A moderately sized beach, encased by rocky cliffs on both sides, the coast is usually threatened by rough sea and strong winds. Many different animals can be found eating the algae that washes ashore. The beach and coast fade into smooth hill-covered grassy plains. Aptonoth and Alcervas can sometimes be observed consuming the kelp and algae, being usually observed by Bobunura. Their leaders, Hersir Bobunura, sometimes sleep on the shore. Hunters can walk into the sea or jump from some of the cliffs to fight under water.

#### Plains

The plains are the area where most herbivores reside should the winds at the coast be too strong. They consist of a large open area, which borders with the coast to the east, while being encased by the woodlands to the north. A large mountain range, the Frostbitten Pass, can be seen behind the forest. The herbivores that reside here are very well protected, as they can spot a predator long before it gets close to them. The Akasfjall villagers often roam this area in search of herbs and also prey. Not many large monsters like to frequent this area, given that they can be spotted easily, however, sometimes Eolhigur come here to graze, among other creatures.

#### Woodlands

Largest part of the area and home to many dangerous creatures. The dense vegetation makes it hard for the light to travel to the bottom of the area, making the woodlands excellent hunting ground for several predators, including the powerful Rathalos. Due to the season, the area is permanently bathed in reddish-golden light, as the leaves on the trees have taken on this hue.

##### One Star - ★☆☆☆☆☆☆

**Aptonoth****Bobunura****Epioth****Krysor****Manukyne****Rovona****Snolurg****Vespoid****Vilicerva**
#### Bottom

##### Two Stars - ★★☆☆☆☆☆

**Hersir Bobunura****Pufinawk****Urzarak**

#### Top

##### **Seven Stars - ★★★★★★★**

**Fjalvelgri****Lagiacrus****Roily Fenriela****Vulmandra**
#### Special

##### **Eight Stars - ★★★★★★★★**

**Abiorogh****Ka'saengir****Kelavi Kalpia****Nergigante****Rajang****Rithacruca****Ymvarati**
### Endemic Life

* Terrestrial
* Aquatic
* Airborne

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- **Whetfish:** A fish with a dorsal fin hard enough to be used to sharpen weapons.
	* **Grindfish:** Subspecies of the Whetfish with jagged dorsal fins. Why exactly they developed like this is unknown, however, the scales are less useful for sharpening weapons. Maybe they can help with cutting your food... (combine the fin with any kind of edible item to temporarily multiply the item amount by 2).
	* **Great Whetfish:** A jumbo-sized Whetfish. Its dorsal fin surpasses even whetstones in its sharpness.

- **Sushifish:** A fatty fish popular among hunters. Its scales are rich in nutrients and can restore health.
	* **Great Sushifish:** A jumbo-sized Sushifish. Generously plump from its bountiful supply of food.

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- **Omenfly:** Insects that emit light from their tails. They usually glow white, but will glow red when in danger.

- **Vigorwasp:** An insect that collects restorative nectar in its body, releasing it in a cloud when struck.

- **Flashfly:** An insect that emits a bright flash when struck, which is brighter when in a swarm. The flash blinds monsters.

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## Notes

* Rathalos is the Apex Monster of the Ancestor's Woods.
* Should the winds and tides at the coast become too strong, monsters will retreat very far inland, even normally aquatic animals.
	+ Too strong tides have negative effects on underwater combat.
* Akasfjallan can be observed hunting smaller monsters, usually either in the woods, or in the grasslands.