~ Fujioka Kaname, Series World Supervisor - Monster Hunter Illustrations

Known references in-game: Battle area for Fatalis
"Castle Schrade is an ancient castle located in the vast open plain in the center of Schrade. Once a splendid feudal manor, it is now a mere shadow of its former glory, surrounded only by the ruins of the villages and towns that used to encircle it. So complete is the devastation, that no one remains to mourn its passing." - MHFU Info Magazine, "About the Swamp Zone", Pg.2

The largest city in the western Schrade region, the royal capital. Known as a fortress city, with exterior walls built around street folks, it's characterized by cannons and ballistas in all directions. A prosperous city at first glance, and appears lively, though its inhabitants are only those who possess economic power. People without the economic strength, the so-called poor, live outside the city walls in an area known as the painting district.

The largest city in the eastern Schrade region, and capital of the Republic. A flourishing city with trades to various places throughout the east, with many people coming in and out with materials. Liber City has become famous for the trade caravans that are used to slay monsters. The area is located in a basin surrounded by steep mountains with long winters and severe weather. Of course, the city has many facilities in place for the Winter season, like its hot drink stands, which should be exercised with caution. Furthermore, there is an enormous tower at the center of the town filled with artillery, much like Veld City, and is intended for monitoring monsters.

A series of high mountain peaks, also called the "Limitless Mountain to the Sky". Beyond the mountains east of Schrade are widespread temperate regions.

Known references in-game: MHFU info magazine, "About The Town" Pg.2

Kokoto Village is located at the foot of a mountain. With mild climate, the villagers engage in subsistence living. Nearby monsters often emerge, including a One Horned Wyvern that seldom appears in the mountains of Kokoto. However, the villagers depend on its chief, a former hunter, on understanding the ecology of such monsters to maintain a relatively well relationship with them. Should a monster appear to threaten their lifestyle, hunters would be commissioned.

Known references in-game: The offline village of Monster Hunter 1

A town southwest of the Schrade Kingdom in the frontier lands that are still widely unexplored. Situated on a small flat landing in the middle of a table-like cliff, the complex terrain is not suitable for agriculture. The town was originally meant as a village for people to live in, however, the harsh environments have changed its focus towards an urban development for hunters and the Hunter's Guild, achieving great results in the progress. Moreover, it is far from any of the Kingdom's major cities. However, because of its close range to natural monster habitats, it makes for a convenient location for hunters. The hunted monsters yield large amounts of meat and bone material, which are important trade goods to kingdoms without an abundance of monsters. As well, a variety of resources can be collected in the area to meet the basic necessities of life. Of course, not everyone who lives in the town is a hunter. The town is equipped with multiple cannons for defense. The market west of the square is a symbol of the town's vitality. For a city located in a remote area, it possesses advanced technology. Some of this technology was learned from the Mainland Kingdom.

Known references in-game: The online city in the original Monster Hunter game, although only referred to as an outpost town

Recently, the village has grown significantly as a center for hunters.

Known references in-game: The offline village of Monster Hunter 2 (Dos)

The city was built in the rugged mountains by the hands of indigenous people.
シュ レイド地方からヒンメルン山脈を越えた東に位置するドンドルマの街。かつてそこに暮らしていた先住民の手によって、ジォ・クル一 ク海に面する険しい山あいに切り開かれた。絶えることのない風は街を囲む風車の動力源となり、絶えることのない水は街に住む人々の生活 源となる。これら豊かな自然の恵みが、街で生 活する人々の活気と笑顔を守っている。 著しく成長を続けるその要因は、その環境のよさもさることながら、街の指導者である大長老の手腕に因るところが大きい。統率のとれた守護兵団、モンスター迎撃区画、古龍観測（詳 細は後述）、モンス夕一売買など、街を豊かにするための様々な工夫が施され、他に類を見ないほどの大拠点にまで発展した。周辺に生息するモンス夕一と共存 するだけで なく、それらの脅威を“街の発展”に転換する数々の政策と施策は、見習うべきところが多い。

切り立った山あいの稃に築か れたドンドルマ。その地形を利用し建てられた 施設は、すべて対モンス夕一を想定し設計された。街門の一両に建てられた “古龍観測所” では、そこを訪れるハン夕一へ向けた街のル―ルをはじめ、モンスターの相場価格や古龍の観測予報など、様々な情報を提供している。街に危機が迫った際にも、この古龍観測所から警報が発せられる。また、ハン夕一が街中に入る際、仲 間を探 すための案内となる“グループボ―ド”もここにある。

もしあなたが目的を持ったハンターならば、グループボードをのぞいてみることを勧める。特に目的もなくドンドルマにやってきたならば……それでものぞいてみることをお勧めする。なぜならば、そこには多くの志をもったハン夕一たちの熱いメッセ一ジがあり、 あなたと同様、目的もなくブラブラと しているハンターたちからのメッセ一ジもまた多いからだ。もちろん、自らメッセージを掲示することも可能。この街でハンターとしての名を上げたいのであれば、グループボードを最大限に活用することがレ必須と言えるだろう。

Known references in-game: MHFU info magazine, "About The Town" Pg.2
"In the Schrade region, if one were to travel east from our land of Minegarde through the Himeroon Mountains, one would arrive at the town of Dondruma." - MHFU Info Magazine, "About the Town", Pg.2

A village located in the highlands, near the Furahiya Mountains. People actively live in the village on a small scale, despite the harsh conditions. It has recently become a major site for hunters wishing to hunt in the snow.

A village used by hunters as a base and relay point when out hunting. The road that runs through the village was created long ago by a Lao-Shan Lung. A single hunter goes around the village handling requests. Materials from the East are transported across the Jio-Kruk (ジォ・クルーク) sea, which lies just outside of the village.

A relatively new village on the banks of a giant lake, called the Great Circle Lake of Melchitta. Meteorites had crashed in the past to form craters and have turned into a huge lake over time. Originally a small village for mere hunters, scholars from Minegarde had occasionally visited to study the lake, but as more visitors increased, the place grew into a larger village.

The largest city in the frontier. It faces constant dangers from the unexplored lands beyond its boundaries. Originally built with exterior walls and crow's nest to guard against monsters in its infancy, it now boasts as one of the most robust city in the region. Producing its own technology and serving as a trade center between the East and West regions have made it an accomplished development. With a giant raft that connects to the heart of the city, a variety of the goods that flow from east to west are handled here. Furthermore, it was Jio Wandoreo that brought the technology of Dual Swords to the Schrade region.

An oasis village built on the entrance of the desert acres to its south. The village is often swept with sandstorms carried from the desert, where few hunters have stepped foot. It is the site of a future hunting base, so great developments are expected.
Theory: This village may be an early settlement that later becomes Loc Lac City. Loc Lac is also bombarded with sandstorms from time to time.

A region mostly occupied by a range of volcanoes. A harsh environment known for high quality rare metals. Because of the threat from many monsters, there is an unending request to hunters for mining and slaying. Near the entrance of the volcanic areas, there is a small village called Nganga (ン・ガンガ), which has become a resting place for hunters journeying beyond the North Oelde District. The village is also known for its thriving blacksmiths. Many of the active blacksmiths from around the world were born here.

Theory: This blacksmith village may be the setting for an offline village in a future Monster Hunter game.

Located on the southern tip of a peninsula, the area is surrounded on three sides by the sea. While there is a small fishing village near the coast, they only trade with neighboring islands due to the volcanic region in the north.
Theory: The small fishing village may refer to Moga Village. Also, Yukumo Village could potentially be located on one of the islands as their topography hasn't been revealed to be flat or mountainous. The islands are also east of the large desert, where Loc Lac City may be located.

An area where the entire land is covered in ice. The rapidly changing weather can go from clear skies to a sudden snowstorm faster than you'd think. For a very severe environment, the habitation is very high, as there have been sightings of many ferocious creatures.
Theory: A possible location for the Tundra area. Certain areas in the Tundra are known to have snowstorms.

For generations, the king in absolute power have tried to rule over the island's tribes because of their unique culture. Though it has been confirmed that not all of them have severed their interactions with other ethnic groups, they are still shrouded in mystery.
Theory: The tribe is most likely referring to the Wyverians (known as the Dragon Tribe in Japanese), as there have been a few that have interacted with other cultures. The island also shows a small mountain range on the world map. Yukumo Village could also be located in this mountain valley, as its village chief is of Wyverian ancestry.

A nation located on a far eastern island. Many years ago, a blacksmith from the Shiki Country drifted to Schrade in search of the "Arms of God" (神の腕) and had worked with the Guild's workshop for some time, passing on many technological teachings.

• "Ore found by searching the Sekumaeya Desert. Commands a high price." - Description of the Sekumaeya Pearl

船の向く先、海に浮かぶ一つの島があった。ハンターが訪れた村、モガ。そこは豊かな森と海に囲まれ、漁を中心に生活を営む、小さな漁村だった。「モガの村」から始まる狩猟生活が、新たな物語と個性的な「モガの村」の面々でさらに賑わう！
The houses and shops are made of wood, supported by scaffolding on the water. The night is full of boats on the pier, as they await the signal to depart. Ruins can be seen in the distance. It is a place where nature, the forest, sea, and air, melts into a gentle flow with time. Various encounters await the hunter.
http://www.capcom.co.jp/monsterhunter/3/village1.html

A large city nestled in the heart of a desert, acting as a trading hub for sand boats and airships. Many boats come to the city for fuel and food, which is bustling throughout the day and night. Just beyond the city gate is a piazza lined with a myriad of shops. Connected by the city's main facilities, there is a show of great prosperity everyday. A ballsy call into the street can be a major center of commerce. There are many unusual items that can be exchanged and bartered even without having any money. Loc Lac's facilities are unique, with a variety of goods gathered from around the world. The city is also refuge to hunters who had gone broke from drinking and gambling. Airships can be seen traversing in the sky as well as a hilltop monument overlooking a vast lake.
http://www.capcom.co.jp/monsterhunter/3/city1.html

A flourishing village in the mountain valleys with a hot spring in its center. With few flatlands, the buildings are aligned along each side of the valley. The largest building, the heart of the village, is a spa house. The large outdoor bathing establishment serves as the Guild's gathering hall. Accommodations in nearby outhouses are available to hunters for their convenience. Facing the central street of the village is a general store and blacksmith shop. In addition to the spa industry, there is an active forestry to export high quality lumber to neighboring cities. Traditionally, the village had been safe due to the hunters that were visiting the hot springs at the time. But with the frequent appearance of large monsters recently, the village had requested the assistance of the Hunter's Guild.
http://www.capcom.co.jp/monsterhunter/P3rd/village1.html

Many of the characters from other villages make an appearance in the video to the right, suggesting that they may not be that far off.

A stopping point for trades, the Tanjia harbor is known as the sailor's oasis. The place is full of energy with many hunters constantly on the go. Various hunting parties gather in the huge harbor. Lined up in the city's square is the quest counter, workshop, and a variety of stores.
http://www.capcom.co.jp/monsterhunter/3G/shinka02.html