Forest and Hills

The Forest and Hills is a recurring area in the Monster Hunter series, introduced in the First Game and appearing in all 1st and 2nd Gen games, and recently revealed in Monster Hunter X.

This was the first Hunting Area seen by 1st Gen players, it consists, as its name implies, of deep forests and high hills, possessing temperate climate, many hunters love this area due to the easy to remember layout.

The herbivores Aptonoth and Kelbi  roam the hills, as the area has an abundance of grass, herbs and overall foliage, along with packs of Velociprey along with their leader, Velocidrome, who may also be rarely joined by Giaprey. While this area is perfect for novice hunters, it is not entirely danger-free, Rathalos and Rathian are commonly seen nesting on the highest cliffs, Yian Kut-Ku, Gypceros, Yian Garuga, Hypnocatrice and even the Elder Dragons Chameleos and Kirin are known to favor this area as well.



Base
A caved in area with a Resting Bed, a Supply Box, and a fireplace. There's also a Fishing Spot behind the Resting Bed, and a Spiderweb right around the camp. No monsters can appear here so its the perfect place to heal. Leads to Area 1.

Area 1
A grassy field bordered by a river and a forest. Frequently inhabited by Aptonoth but beware, during egg hunting missions Velociprey appear here. There is single Dung spot here (you can also gather Kut-Ku Scales from it) and a bug gathering spot.

Area 2
A flat grassy plain, a hill oversees the area and can be climbed to enter area 6. Velociprey are very common in this area.

Area 3
A large grassy plain atop a cliff overlooking a forested countryside.

Aptonoth graze here often. Shakalaka sometimes wait here to ambush Hunters. Many Wyverns come here often. Berries, Herbs, and Mushrooms can be gathered here.

Area 4
A very large hill overlooking both the plains and the forested areas of this region. Vespoid can usually be found here.

Area 5
A dry and dark cave, a perfect home for wyverns, they often lay their Eggs here. Wyverns and large monsters will come here to sleep when they're injured, Velocipreys also appear here often, as they like to feed on Wyvern Eggs..

Area 6
A vertical cliff face can be climbed to reach the top of the mountain. Mosswine live here.

Area 7
A secluded and peaceful clearing in the forest where no monsters appear, this is also where the Forest and Hills Veggie Elder stays.

Area 8
A very mysterious forest. There is an abandoned hunter camp at the north west corner. The dead body of a Kelbi is found there. Bullfango and Mosswine favor this area.

Area 9
A thin stretch of land that cuts straight through the forest. there is also a little lake where the dead body of a Kelbi lies around. There is also a secret passage from where you can get to a place where you can collect Honey. Melynx and Mosswine are the most common inhabitants.

Area 10
Serene pond surrounded by lush trees and shrubs. Bullfango, Mosswine, Felynes and Melynx have all been sighted here. Shakalaka sometimes wait here to ambush Hunters.

Area 11
A tiny route leading to a Felyne village. A small stream cuts through this area. Bullfango and Mosswine sometimes appear here.

Area 12
A Felyne village where a Hunter can collect Barrels and Master's Skulls (High Rank only). You can retrieve the items that Melynx stole from you at the Drop Point and a Spiderweb can be harvested here. Melynx and Felynes live here.

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