The Old World

The Old World is a name for the continent that many knew and called home before exploration of the New World.

(For intents of the RP, the Old World will largely be left alone, unless we have a large desire to go there. However, your character can be from the Old World)

## **Eastern Schrade and Western Schrade**

Eastern Schrade and Western Schrade were once together and part of Schrade Kingdom. They split apart from each other due to an unnatural event that occurred in the center of the kingdom over a thousand years ago. Both Eastern Schrade and Western Schrade no longer communicate to each other after that event, so now Castle Schrade is a neutral standing ground for them from the fact they don't want to go to war over territory.

Eastern Schrade is well-known for having long winter seasons, while Western Schrade is well-known for its mild seasons.

### **Riveru**

Riveru is the city of Eastern Schrade and the largest province in the capital of the Republic. Riveru is a city that greatly specializes in trading. It trades with the towns that are within Eastern Schrade, allowing many people to enter and exit for trading purposes. Though Riveru trades with many towns within Eastern Schrade, they won't trade a single thing with Western Schrade. Riveru is surrounded by steep mountains, making its winters longer than most other places. From this longer winter, special facilities have been made to keep the people warm.

### **Castle Schrade**

Castle Schrade was once a great kingdom in the center between Eastern Schrade and Western Schrade. Mysteriously, an unnatural event happened in the area, leading to the kingdom becoming a barren land.

### **Hinmerun Mountains**

Hinmerun Mountains, or the Mountains Near the Sky, are local mountains within the Schrade Region that divide Eastern Schrade and Western Schrade. These mountains are much longer than both Schrade and Dundorma, making them a very long obstacle for travelers. However, the travel is greatly shortened by riding on an airship. The western side of the mountains is warm, while the eastern side of the mountains is cold.

### **Verudo**

Verudo, or the Fortified Fortress, is the largest city within Western Schrade. Surrounding Verudo is a giant wall used for protecting the city. On this giant wall is cannons facing all directions, inside of the city, to defend against threats. Though the inner city is well protected, the outer city isn't as protected. This due to the outer city being home to the poor.

### **Kokoto Village**

It is a village where merchants commonly go to sell their goods from other lands. The village is led by the Kokoto Chief, a retired Wyverian hunter who achieved Legendary status for slaying a Monoblos with the Hero's Blade, hunted a Lao-Shan Lung alone, and slaying another Lao-Shan Lung with 3 other hunters after it killed his fiancée. He is also known as the 'Hero of Kokoto'. The village's landmark is the hunter's sword which is embedded in a large rock.

### **Minegarde Town**

The Town of Minegarde is built in a high mountain, upon connecting, hunters would appear in the Town Square, which providesd Hub access to the Tavern, Armory, Guest House and Market areas.

## **Meruchitta**

Meruchitta is a village that is within the west. This village is surrounded by a great circular lake. This lake was made by meteorites that hit the land in ancient times. As each year passes, Meruchitta gets more and more populated with people. This village has two ferry boats for both Minegarde Town and Rekusara. It also has a ship used to make exchanges with a country across the West Wyvern Sea.

## **Arcolis Region**

The Arcolis Region is a region in the west, located within the Schrade Region. This region is south of Kokoto Village. Arcolis Region is well-known for its mild climate, vast grasslands, and many hills. This is why the Hunter's Guild have been known to call this region's hunting ground the Forest and Hills or Verdant Hills. Many different species of monsters have been seen in this region, such as Aptonoth, Velociprey, Yian Kut-Ku, Rathalos, and Astalos.

## **Metapetatto**

Metapetatto is a rural area where hunter villages are known to be located. The reason for these villages is because Lao-Shan Lung is said to take a route in the middle of this area. So hunters wait here to protect any other villages within the area from a potential Lao-Shan Lung attack. Within this area is the hunting ground known as the Old Jungle, along with the West Wyvern Sea. From the West Wyvern Sea, hunters can receive and send materials to other places.

## **Rekusara**

Rekusara is an oasis village built in a desert oasis. This village is close to the Old Desert or Dunes and Desert, so hunters are known to use it as a transit point. From the southern part of the village, sandstorms are known to strike rapidly. It is the site of a future hunting base, so great developments are expected.

## **Dede Desert**

Dede Desert, better known as the Old Desert or Dunes, was once a sea in ancient times. It is now a desolate desert ruled by many different species of monsters, like Cephalos and Monoblos, with only a few oases around the wide spread sea of sand. These oases are known to attract thirsty creatures. Though the environment is harsh, this area is perfect for gathering some rare unique plants.

## **Sekumea Desert**

Sekumea Desert, better known as the Desert, is a desert whose name means a Fall of Moondust. This place is primarily ruled by Piscine Wyverns and is well-known for its major temperature changes. At day, the intense heat can easily kill human, but at night, the freezing cold can easily cause hypothermia. The temperatures and the monsters make this area a living hell for most. Years ago, hunters discovered a giant lake underground in this desert. This lake is known to be inhabited by Plesioth and rarely Gureadomosu. This desert was also shaped by the Sand God, Odibatorasu.

## **El De Region**

### **North El De Region**

North El De Region is a region covered in volcanoes, such as the Old Volcano or Volcano. Well-known for its many rare ores, the North El De Region is a popular place for miners. In fact, most of the blacksmiths in the world come from this part of the El De Region. Though this region is popular for its rare ores, it also considered to be quite a dangerous place due to the many dangerous species of monsters that live within this volcanic area. This means that hunters have a never ending jobs to both mine and hunt down monsters. Outside the volcanoes is a village called Nganga. Many hunters go here to rest after long hunts.

### **South El De Region**

South El De Region is a region surrounded by the sea on three sides. This region is home to a fishing village near the shores. This village only trades with residents of the nearby islands, such as Jumbo Village, due to North El De Region's harsh volcanoes.

## **Akura Region**

The Akura Region is an area covered in snow and ice. Its weather is can change dramatically in an instant. It can go from clear skies to a sudden snowstorm in near seconds. Though the area is harsh, a few different species of monsters have been seen living in the Akura Region such as Akura Vashimu and Akura Jebia.

## **Siki Country**

Siki Country is a nation located on a far eastern island. Many years ago, a blacksmith from the Siki Country drifted to Schrade in search of the Arms of God and had worked with the Hunter's Guild in a workshop for some time, passing on many technological teachings. The Siki Country is also believed to be the birthplace of the Wyverians. Thus far, the only known village in the Siki Country is Cathar. Interestingly, it is said that the Misty Peaks and Yukumo Village are in the lower parts of the Siki Country.

### **Cathar**

Cathar is a small village located high up above cloud level, near Heaven's Mount. A small Wyverian farming community resides here with a market store and armory available for visiting hunters. North of the village is a shrine decorated with many pinwheels where the Grand Guru can be found during urgent times.

### **Yukumo Village**

Yukumo Village is a village located amongst the Misty Peaks and is known far and wide for its hot springs. For decades, it has been renowned a widely-renowned tourist destination. A flourishing mountain village at the center of a valley where hot springs flow. The village is arranged on a three-tiered level system, with each section separated by a set of stairs. On the first level, a Blacksmith and General Store can be found, as well as the entrance to Yukumo Farm. On the second level is the Yukumo Village Chief, and the entrance to the Training School, as well as a path out of the village to the field. The Gathering Hall sits upon the top level and is the village's largest building. In addition to its hot spring attractions, the village also has an active forestry where high quality lumber is exported to neighbouring cities in the region.

## **Fonron**

Fonron is a continent north of the Siki Country. It is home to the Great Forest and Tower, along with some rare species that most wouldn't see by any normal means. These species include Silver Rathalos, Gold Rathian, Yama Tsukami, and the legendary White Fatalis.

## **Bateyubatomu Great Forest**

Bateyubatomu Great Forest, better known as the Great Forest, is a mostly unexplored region with many hidden mysteries within it. This giant forest has only recently been explored by hunters and researchers, with most of it still unknown to them. What is known is that Shakalaka villages can be seen in darker parts of the area, different species of Nargacuga hide in the darkness waiting to pounce, and Espinas have been sighted sleeping in the giant trees within the Great Forest. Even Elder Dragons have been seen in this area like Yama Tsukami, Rebidiora, and Shantien. In some high up tree tops, known as the Great Forest Peak, rare monsters can be seen living at the top from Silver Hypnocatrice to Howling Zinogre.

## **Furahiya Mountains**

Furahiya Mountains, better known as the Snowy Mountains or Arctic Ridge, is a mountain range that extends out to the north. Furahiya Mountains is bitterly cold every year, even when it is sunny. The ice and snow in these mountains never melt, especially during the colder seasons. During these colder seasons, the mountains are stroke by snowstorm after snowstorm. In legend, two gods live in the Furahiya Mountains: The Black God and White God.

### **Pokke Village**

Pokke Village is a small agricultural village in the Furahiya Mountains, near the Snowy Mountains.

Similar in structure to that of Kokoto, Pokke Village consists of an **Armory** and **Blacksmith**, a **General Store**, and a **Farm** that hunters can use for resources and food. A large boulder-like chunk of machalite ore is the village's landmark, found near the pathway out of Pokke Village.

## **Jio Telado Marsh**

Jio Telado Marsh, better known as the Old Swamp, is a hunting ground closest to Dundorma. In the past, many didn't come to this place from it being well-known for the poisons it had around its environment. The poisons were in the land, the water, and even the air. Most of the time, the swampy environment can be quite muddy from all the humidity around. Though Jio Telado Marsh is a harsh environment, more and more hunters have been going to the area in order to gather the rare minerals found within it. These minerals are known to attract monsters like Basarios and Gravios.

### **Dundorma**

Dundorma is located in the Schrade region, lying east of Minegarde Town. It is the headquarters of the Hunter's Guild, and accordingly is armed with ballistae, two cannons and a Dragonator. It is ruled by a massive elder Wyverian referred to as His Immenseness.

## **Kuruputiosu Wetlands**

Kuruputiosu Wetlands, better known as the Swamp or Marshlands, is a swamp not to faraway from Jio Telado Marsh. This swamp is constantly hit by rain during the day, while some portions of the land is covered in toxins over the night. This area has many types of aquatic vegetation, along with different species of fungus. Some species seen within Jio Telado Marsh can also been seen thriving in this area like Gypceros.

## **Aya Country**

Aya Country is a isolated small continent within the southeast of the sea. This place is said to have many generations of kings with absolute power over the country, though very little is actually known about this place. This is mainly from the civilians of this country refusing to exchange or trade anything with other places outside the continent, such as goods or info. Even hunters haven't gotten any requests from the Aya Country.

## **Cheeko Sands**

Cheeko Sands is an isolated island located off the coast of the Primal Forest, with a mild climate and rich vegetation all year round. This secluded paradise rarely gets any visitors, and is only inhabited by the Lynian, and an old Wyverian lady named "Cat Granny," who serves as the mayor of this small community.

Due to the strong current and tides around the island, many things are washed up on its beaches - even large galleons (one of which can be seen behind the local shops). The Felyne residents take advantage of this, and collect any useful debris to build and expand Cheeko Sands.

## **Harth**

Harth is an underground village where magma flows freely. It is home to a tribe of Dwarf-like people known as Troverians, who make a living mining ore and performing smithy work. They also use the magma in the area to make special equipment, weapons, and armor. The village is ruled by the chief who sported a big curly beard (which is a symbol of authority in their culture).

## **Loc Lac City**

Loc Lac City is a bustling trade city located on the borders of the Great Desert, and is a renowned hotspot among hunters. Legend has it that the giant spire-like sculpture at the center of the city is a carved tusk from the Elder Dragon Jhen Mohran, which often approaches the city and threatens its citizens.

## **Milard Village**

Milard is an isolated village due to being located within mountains where transportation is limited; however, resources are abundant and weather is favorable. In fact, it is said to feel like summer year around in Milad. Many seasoned hunters have been stationed there and have created a training area over time, making this village ideal for new hunters associated with the Hunter's Guild.

## **Moga Village**

Moga Village is a small fishing village attached to a deserted island which appears to be an archipelego in the middle of a great ocean. After many years of peace, unexplainable earthquakes begin to shake and rattle the islands. A great Leviathan, Lagiacrus, is thought to be responsible. The Guild, in response, sends a new, untested hunter to handle the situation.

## **Val Habar**

Val Habar, a port town bordering on the Great Desert, is a meeting place for all sorts of travellers, merchants, and hunters, looking to do business and gather information. Being built near the Great Desert where dangerous monsters like the Elder Dragon, Dah'ren Mohran, made their home, the town boasts an impressive fleets of sand ships and devices like the giant gong in the town square to keep such grand beasts at bay.