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Kirin
The Kirin is said to glow a faint blue, but so few have seen it that details are scarce. It is apparently capable of calling forth lightning at will. Kirin material is very valuable.
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Carving
Number of carvings: 3 (BradyGames, Monster Hunter Official Strategy Guide, 2004, p. 89). The guide (p. 78) splits the carves by Quest Level: early quests are levels 1 to 3, latter quests 4 to 6.
Early quests
| Item | Chance |
|---|---|
| Lightcrystal | 15% |
| Kirin Mane | 30% |
| Kirin Mane | 25% |
| Kirin Horn | 20% |
| Kirin Horn | 8% |
| Kirin Hide | 2% |
Latter quests
| Item | Chance |
|---|---|
| Novacrystal | 10% |
| Kirin Mane | 25% |
| Kirin Mane | 15% |
| Kirin Horn | 35% |
| Kirin Hide | 8% |
| Kirin Hide | 7% |
Quests
No quest names it in its title or goal.