Discover Bherna Village, your starting point in Monster Hunter Generations. Learn about key NPCs like the Master of Style and Chief Researcher, and the vital Palico Ranch.
Welcome to Bherna Village, the very first place you'll set foot in Monster Hunter Generations! It's nestled on a gorgeous mountainside and is packed with important folks you won't find anywhere else. Plus, it's your gateway to the super important Palico Ranch.
Just like any good village, Bherna has all the essentials: a kitchen for whipping up meals, the smithy for crafting gear, a market and armory, and your personal home where you can stash your stuff and save your progress.
Master of Style: Keep an eye out for the Master of Style, usually hanging around the Smithy. He's a bit boastful, but he's crucial because he's the one who unlocks your Hunting Arts! As you play, both solo and with friends, he'll want to chat with you to unlock more powerful Arts. Make sure to talk to him whenever you can – he's also your go-to if you want to check out all the Arts you've learned so far.
Chief Researcher: Located towards the center of Bherna is the Chief Researcher from the Wycademy. He'll help you get started in the game and give you some initial tasks. After that, he's not as central, but he plays a key role in filling out your Monster Book, which is basically the game's encyclopedia for all the monsters you'll encounter. In past games, you'd buy these books, but here he'll give you entries as you progress. If you're a completionist, make sure to visit him regularly!
Palico Ranch: This is the main hub for your Palico companions and is home to a bunch of important NPCs. We'll dive deeper into them in the Palico section, but here's a quick rundown:
| NPC | Importance |
| Ranch Paw | Gives out Palico Tickets regularly. |
| Meowstress | Scouts for Palicos and lets you hire them with Zenny. |
| Neko (means “Cat”) | Manages the farms to multiply items and lets you buy items with Resource Points. |
| d’Artanyan | Runs the Meownster Hunter minigame. |
Beyond these key figures, you'll also find many familiar NPCs from previous Monster Hunter titles. While they might not unlock new gear or abilities like the Master of Style, they're great for giving you plenty of village requests! Always chat with them to grab more quests, which means more rewards!
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