List of Seekers

Seekers are flying buddies who are constantly lending aid to Hunters, just not in as direct and obvious a manner as Palicos. They stay far away from battlefields and are easy enough to lose track of, but the service they provide is quite vital! Seekers position themselves high above to keep vigil and will signal their allies whenever they spot changes in an environment, like shifting weather, imminent danger, or invading monsters. They can instantly tell which species are present at a locale and what they're getting up to, and eagle-eyed Hunters can learn where target monsters are going by tracing their movements.

## List of Seeker Species

### Mernos

Medium sized wyverns that are called Wingdrakes in the New World. This particular species is still in the process of being domesticated and so isn't entirely predictable. Even the best behaved Mernos have a bad habit of nibbling on people, but they don't mean harm, they're just playful and very inquisitive!

### Noios

Desert dwelling wyverns that mimic the cries of large monsters to scare predators. Known far and wide for their sophisticated vocal organs and large lungs, some clever Handlers have begun using them as scouts. They're not the friendliest of Wingdrakes, but they do excel at long distance communication.

### Raphinos

Pinkish, wispy-winged Wingdrakes that hail from a very unusual environment. Though not as far along in their domestication process as Mernos they are exceptionally fast learners and can be taught very complex commands. Their kind would be more sought out if not for their highly specialized and expensive diet.

### Barnos

Predatory Wingdrakes that drench the sick and injured in caustic acid before eating them alive. Highly independent and far from affectionate, they are not a tamed species and likely never will be. Hand-raised individuals like this one are agreeable enough to work with, but it's dangerous to think of them as friends.

### Cortos

Flying carnivores native only to the coldest parts of the New World. Their enormous talons and snake-like appearance are off-putting for some, but even wild individuals aren't considered dangerous. They prefer much smaller prey, diving into snow and using their shovel-shaped heads to root around for rodents.

### Egulas

Long-lived wyverns with armored heads and thick, dense scales. They are said to be the victims of a cruel and ancient king, a manipulative foreign tyrant who forced their species into servitude under threat of extinction. For some reason the hunters from the Old World seem wary about using them for transportation.

### Remobra

Ominous black wyverns reviled throughout most of the Old World. They are greedy, venomous, and hard to train, but their reputation is largely overblown. They appear before Elder Dragon attacks and natural disasters not because they are evil or herald doom, but simply because they are scavengers.

### Hunting Halk

Halks are mid-sized predatory Bird Wyverns endemic to parts of the Old World. Originally wild and more than a little dangerous, they had to be domesticated slowly and carefully over multiple generations. This popular brown and white variety was one of the first to be domesticated and closely resembles its wild ancestors.

### Fire Halk

The Guild Handlers of Mezeporta selectively bred Halks for generations, creating many unique iterations. Originally there were no Halks living in the old Volcanic Belt, but after years of clever pairings and intensive field training a breed was produced which could bathe in flames and filter out smoke from the air it breathed.

### Torrent Halk

A highly streamlined, web-finned Halk that was bred to dive underwater. Their kind are indispensible on the rivers and shores of Mezeporta, where local fishermen work with them to ambush large game fish and herd schools of smaller fish into nets. They're trained from birth to watch for sea monsters like Leviathans.

### Bolt Halk

Halks were a rare sight in the highlands of the Old World, but not entirely unheard of. One taiga dwelling species was adapted into a high altitude hunting companion so brave it defied even storms. Breeders reshaped its tail in the image of the legendary King Thundersword to honor its bravery.

### Snow Halk

A hardy, fluffy Halk that was bred to withstand the harshest, coldest winters. Its feathers are luxuriously soft and weigh almost nothing but repel rain and snow as well as any plate of steel. The heavy, paw-like structure at the end of its tail helps anchor it in place while enduring high speed winds.

### Dragon Halk

A grim black Halk steeped in superstition. Some say its kind was brought into existence by feeding normal Halks the forbidden flesh of a legendary Black Dragon, but the Guild refuses to comment on such flights of fancy. It is especially resilient against that element, however, and is loathe of Elder Dragons.

## Trivia

* There are no functional differences between each Seeker. Variety is offered for the sake of customization.
	+ Each species does have a distinct call, however, and can often be heard from afar while hunting.
* When not out on quests the player's Seeker rests on a perch back at Avanza. It can be interacted with (feeding, petting, etc), and different species have different animations.