Monster Hunter Stories - many details and character info

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Details
- Monster Hunter Stories is an RPG set in the Monster Hunter world
- tells the story of ''Monster Riders'' who form bonds with monsters
- the title begins in the Rider Village
- protagonist receives a “Bond Stone” from the village chief, which is necessary to pass a trial and become a full fledged Rider
- Nabir, who grew up with the protagonist, is a partner in the trial and is determined to see the world outside the village
- Riders come from a village far separated from the Hunter’s society, and live a self-sufficient lifestyle
- magazine tells us about monsters that can form bonds with Riders known as ''Otomon''
- you can be a young boy or girl as a fledgling Rider
- looming shadow of unrest, and people begin noticing serious changes in the environment
- Riders and Hunters will play their roles utilizing their respective items
- the key lies within the Bond Stones, and the truth lies in an old legend
- along with your partner Nabir and co, a grand story unfolds
- Monster Hunter Stories features a turn-based battle system
- battles proceed based on choosing commands
- monsters encountered on the way begins a battle
- three commands in a triangle formation that can be used: power, technique, and speed
- dependent on the habits of the chosen monster
- will need to read up on monster habits and use them to their advantage to dish our great damage
- Riders form bonds with Otomon to fight
- key/focus is ''bonds'', which is especially important in battle
- can change weapons as well as damage multiple enemies, and there are special abilities for weapons
- the ''Nagiharai'' for a great sword and a ''Shield Bash'' for the sword and shield
- plenty of action with the Rider and Otomon both attacking with various abilities
- as they battle, the bonds between Riders and Monsters will deepen
- when gathered after a certain point, the Rider becomes able to use ''Ride On'' to mount the Otomon, making combat ability soar
-  eventually be able to use the incredible power within the “Bond Stone”.
- ''Otomon Eggs'' can be found on the field
- new Otomon appears if you return to the village with them
- fun is in discovering what will come out.
- players will come across many ''unusual phenomena''
- will be visiting various towns and places on the fields
- Hunter Village is where hunters gather
-  a marketplace with various shops, a Guildmaster, and ''Hunter Guild''
- atmosphere here will be familiar to long time series’ fans
- various creatures from the series such as Airou (Felyne) and Merarr (Melynx) also live here
- Famitsu talks about the opening field in Monster Hunter Stories. Cliffs, water, and nature are abundant, along with a steep and dangerous valley
- large monsters lurk deep in this valley in hopes of protecting it
- various things to warn people to the dangers of this place
- face many monsters that you have never seen before in the various environments
- Capcom is including thick woods, a burning desert, swamplands, and more

Character details
Protagonist (Boy/Girl)
- born and raised in Rider Village
- a bright and curious young boy/girl
- yearns for adventure in the world outside the village

Senpai (Upperclassman/Senior) Rider
- strong emotions and hot blooded
- gives various bits of advice for the Protagonist who aims to be a Rider

Nabir
- adventures with the Protagonist, an Airou (Felyne) with a personality

Village Chief
- of the Dragon-Human Family
- kind old man who watches over the village and Protagonist
- mischievous and likes telling bad jokes

Young Girl
- bright, vigorous, and curious
- energetic girl who follows after the protagonist’s group

Young Boy
- has a kind and gentle personality
- aims to be a Rider like the protagonist