The Dragonwatch (Japanese 古龍観測所), also known as the Elder Dragon Observation Team, is a several hundred year old corporation that specializes in the surveillance of Elder Dragons. Their headquarters are in the city of Dundorma.
History[]
Since ancient times, the existence of Elder Dragons has continued to pose a threat to the residents of villages and towns. Elder Dragon Forecasters were able to predict, with varying degrees of success, their locations and courses, but they were scattered around the world, sounding their own alarms in their various places. This changed when, frustrated by the situation, the Great Elder of Dundorma, His Immenseness, called forth all the Elder Dragon Forecasters of the land to unify their efforts, forming the Dragonwatch.
Among the first Elder Dragon Forecasters to join the Dragonwatch were two that stood out in particular, as they had different opinions on how to handle their important task. One wanted to observe the Elder Dragons up close, in person, and so set off in a prototype hot air balloon. The other remained and began compiling existing documents and ancient writings.
Goals, Services and Responsibilities[]
The Dragonwatch attempts to predict the movements of Elder Dragons and other powerful monsters as to prevent incidents. It closely collaborates with the Hunter's Guild to investigate reports and deal with threats. With their hot air balloons, which they send all over the world, they can actively gather information and keep an eye out for monsters. Those balloons will also gladly help hunters locate their target when they are out on a hunt. The Dragonwatch also studies the ecology and behavior of Elder Dragons, as to better understand its foes. Any and all information about them is collected and archived, and distributed to anyone who seeks information.
Predicting An Elder Dragon Attack[]
To predict the appearance and course of an Elder Dragon, the Dragonwatch observes the environment, weather and presence of natural disasters, all of which can be influenced by those monsters, mostly via its hot air balloons. If an Elder Dragon is found to be headed towards a populated area, the Dragonwatch will warn it so they can be prepared to evacuate if need be. To alert the headquarters of an Elder Dragon, the Dragonwatch has trained a species of bird to go to Dundorma so a clear message can be received.
Elder Dragon Forecasters[]
The Elder Dragon Forecasters (Japanese 古龍占い師) are wyverians who help predict where an Elder Dragon is likely going. These wyverians have been doing this for several hundred years. Today, their predictions have proven to be quite accurate.
Branches Part Of The Corporation[]
Other branches of the Dragonwatch include the Wyceum, Elder Dragon Forecast Office (Japanese 古龍予報所), and Flying Wyvern Observatory (Japanese 飛竜観測所).
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Sources[]
- "Hunter's Encyclopedia 2"
- "Monster Hunter Dos Monster's Ecological Encyclopedia, Volume 3"
- "Monster Hunter Dos Monster's Ecological Encyclopedia, Volume 4"
- Monster Hunter 2
- Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
- Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate
- Monster Hunter Frontier