Pokemon: Stories of a Slumbering Sun » Places

A large metropolis considered by many to be sitting on the edge of paradise; it possesses all the things one needs to live in luxury, and all the modern conveniences of the world at large. Within its bounds, you wouldn't think you were on a small island that bears no other cities like it . . . it is also more or less considerably one large resort. This is located upon Anemone island, and it is the point in which all travelers to the Lobelia Islands arrive, whether by plane or by boat.

A small collection of islands that are reputed to possess many stories and legends of the past, scattered along these islands are hidden ruins and relics of an era long since forgotten by the present. Hiding upon these seemingly cheerful and paradise-like masses of land are dark mysteries and mythos which are better left to the past. . . . [Look inside for more details and a map!]

A rather sizable freshwater lake located deep within the Shrouded Jungle. Given the untouched nature of the island in particular, this lake is very clean, and clear, and possesses a rather high mineral content to its waters. Because of its purity, it is believed that a beautiful and graceful Pokemon lives here upon its shores, away from the taint of human world.

A rather picturesque little place . . . although it is rather quiet and uneventful, it is beautiful nonetheless. The whole town is full of ever-blossoming wild flowers that have seemed to engulf the whole town--even the homes are encased by crawling plants and flowers. This place is particularly inhabited by Bellossom and Lilligant, as well as their evolution lines.

A very strange place that feels rather . . . vacant. Seemingly devoid of anything but the lapping waves upon the coast, this place makes it seem as if you are one of the very last people alive. There is, however, something quite notable here. Hidden away by the area's natural environment is the mouth of a cave, an opening into an underground grotto right in the ground. It is in this cave that two rather obscure figured have been reported.

A rather deep and foreboding jungle. The foliage here is so thick that it's very hard to get through it at times, and it is very easy to get lost. . . . This place is known for the fact that it is home to a deal many Bug-Type Pokemon, and for the fact that it is very dangerous due to the unusually fierce natures present in these Pokemon. It is also rumored that one of the strangest Pokemon to ever exist, roams through the thick flora without worry. . . . Hiding in the heart of the jungle here too is another secret, a very strange and almost completely overgrown ruin of an altar. According to what little has been figured out about it, it was once a shrine and place dedicated to the Pokemon who is Time's embodiment--Dialga.

The crater lodged within the remnants of this once large volcano; within it the ever-active earth can still be seen in action, churning and belching up more and more magma by the second. . . . Legends and stories speak of this place having a Heatran as its guardian; though people of the modern day have never seen it themselves. But, it is said that if one were to play a glass flute, made of the lava spewed up by the volcano itself, that Heatran would show itself before the player. . . .

A small, somewhat overgrown campsite that seemed to have been used quite frequently in the past. It has not been kept up in the last years due to the fact that so few people actually travel to Delphinium Island, and as such when it is one wants to actually use this place for a reprieve from travelling, they themselves have to clean it up a bit. This place can come off rather creepy due to its rather desolate appearance.

A very peaceful beach which is quiet and relaxing to anyone seeking out such a place. Mostly untouched by people, save a sparse few tourists and perhaps a couple of visitors from Chrysanthemum Town, this coastline sometimes finds itself visited by a legend.

The large and rather lovely lake located within Heliotrope Island. The main point of interest for anyone who decides to come to the island--it is often visited by tourists. This is also home to a rather reputed fishing spot, aptly named that. . . . Rumors float around of people having reeled in rather unexpected catches.

A flat and rather plain stretch of land that encompasses most of the main part of the island. Due to its rather simple appearance, this part of the island is actually rather relaxing in atmosphere, and time seems to pass relatively slowly here. There are many Grass-Type Pokemon scattered throughout this place.

Located upon the very edge of the Laetitia Grasslands is this place. It is where the grasslands come to an end and slowly turn into barren, lifeless rock along the edge of the island. As this change happens, and if one goes ahead and ventures further into it, they would soon find themselves surrounded by distorted and misshapen rocks that seem to have been made that way by forces that cannot be explained of this world, it is for this reason that this area is known as 'The Twisted Rim.' It is said too, that upon wandering too far into the Rim, one can find themselves with a constant feeling of being watched and anxiety.

A stony patch of land; it is rather flat and simplistic in appearance. Upon this place there are several Rock, Ground and Steel-Type Pokemon found wandering freely, it is also here that one can find themselves wandering into a rather hidden cave. Dwelling within this cave is a supposed myth.

Yet another overgrown campsite. Similar in atmosphere to Celandine Camp, this place is unkempt and slightly on the unsettling side. If any misplaced traveler were to try to stay here, it would require them to tidy the place up more than a bit. Seeing the condition of this place makes it pretty blatant that no one actually inhabits this little cluster of islands.

A cavern that is filled with strange stones which seem to gather electricity and stores them away until they are touched. Heavily populated by Joltik and Galvantula, there are still other sorts of Electric-Type Pokemon which inhabit this place, and most noteworthy and rumored of these Pokemon is a certain beast believed to be of the element itself.

A rather flat, desolate stretch of near flat rock that stretches on into the distance. . . . This place is too hot for plants to grow, and scattered throughout it are many geysers and other such things. As reported by tourists and locals, the blurred and shimmering figure of a large creature has been seen dashing across. These stories are believed by some, and are dismissed by others as mere illusion, as simple mirages caused by the intense heat put off by the volcano.

Named for the fact that when the sun is coming to set, it can be viewed perfectly from this beach, and at times, Krabby and other such Pokemon will wander out from their homes to blow bubbles, which are known to refract the rays of light from the sun. In effect, the glittering waters and the glistening bubbles make the whole horizon look as if it is shimmering as the sun sinks below the sea.

Something of a tourist trap; it once was a traditional little place like Amaryllis Village, but time has changed it greatly. Now it exists only as a way station for anyone who might be seeking to visit the large lake located in the heart of the island. . . . The atmosphere here is fake and shallow, entirely created for people seeking cheap thrills and fun based off the Lobelia Islands' past and mythos.

A quaint place just north of Bellflower City, the Mellko Family runs the famous BTC of the island. It may not look like much, since the house sticks out on a hillside, but the yard behind it stretches all the way to the beach. It's range of landscapes help keep pokemon of all types happy, yet the property isn't too big that they have lost many pokemon. The Mellko family who reside there are very amiable folk, who strive to appeal to not only the pokemon they take care of, but the people who go through the area. However, business has been on a slow decrease for unknown reasons, and it doesn't help that their only heir to the property has left home...

An island that houses a very large, very clear freshwater lake. Nestled in the center of a rather thick jungle, it lies, home to an array of aquatic Pokemon. Beyond the fact that it possesses an unusually large lake, this island is also home to something of an unusual site as well in the way of a cavern that has to it a rather strange atmosphere.

A small gathering of islands compiled together to form one; flat and barren by the standards of the other islands around it, this place is one which is known for the fact that it is otherwise uninhabited by people . . . and for its grasslands. However, lying upon the edge of the largest landmass in this little grouping happens to be a strange and discomforting place. Bearing rocks and strange formations that cannot be logically explained, this spot is eerie and unsettling, as opposed to the rather lax atmosphere of the rest of the area.

A rather quaint settlement upon the side of Anemone island that could not be more opposite of its sister city of Bellflower. It is more or less lacking in modern day conveniences and most people here live rather peaceful and simplistic lifestyles, it can be harsh here, but the people make due. In itself, this place could be called a paradise of its own since it has everything one needs in order to survive. The people living here are reputed to have a wealth of stories and legends regarding the Lobelia Islands' past collected from generations of stories being passed down by tradition. Many people in this day and age though consider these stories to merely be legends, and fragmented bits of stories that came to be embellished upon as they were passed on.

The smallest island of the Lobelia group. Located upon it is not much of particular interest, other than the fact that the place is peaceful, calm and serene, it provides a nice change of pace for anyone who might be tired of Bellflower City's hustle and bustle. One particular thing of interest here, happens to be fact that a number of tropical wild flowers are known to bloom here year round, all over the island.

A reportedly dangerous island. Upon it are two freshwater lakes and a rather deep and foreboding jungle. Despite the fact that there are reports of rare Pokemon inhabiting the jungles of this place, many trainers are not courageous enough to brave the thick foliage in order to seek them out . . . and for that they cannot be blamed. There is not a single human soul who consistently inhabits this island, as such it is mostly untouched, with no traces of human life to be found but for a single, collapsing ruin housed deep within the jungle flora.

The largest island of the collection, it holds to it the most noteworthy sites and places, including the resort metropolis known as Bellflower City.

The remnants of a once-very large volcano. Having collapsed into itself long ago during a past eruption, what now remains is a crescent shaped mass of land that still produces lava. Because of how it is the land reshaped itself following the large scale eruption, one is able to walk along the rim of the crater remnants to gaze down into the bowels of the earth to see it belching up magma.

An abandoned settlement nestled on the side of Mt. Gelare. Nearly every building here has become dilapidated and hazardous. Why it was that people up and left this place suddenly is unknown, but there are stories of it being cursed, of people vanishing into the night to never be seen again . . . nowadays it's mostly an avoided site, but those few people who have decided to wander here sometimes have been known to disappear entirely, or to return from this place seemingly so anxious that they refuse to speak of what occurred.

A series of sharp, steep cliff faces located rather close to Bellflower City. A dangerous place, this jagged and rather haphazard location was once a hub of interest for researchers and explorers. Located within its grasp is a ruined and desolate temple. Nothing but ruins now, this crumbling sanctuary is full of murals and hieroglyphs that no one has been able to decipher thanks to the language being one completely lost to time, and unique to the Lobelia Islands. From what people have been able to discern, however, the temple within the Cliffs was one dedicated to the Pokemon who was the embodiment of Space; Palkia. . . .

A path upon Mt. Gelare that is inaccessible from anywhere else upon the mountain but the peak. It does not lead back down to the base of the mountain, it instead leads to a dead end flat area that is still consumed by snow. Despite this fact, the misguided wanderings of a traveller would not have wasted their time in happening upon this place. There is a rather beauteous sight to behold here, in the way of the phenomenon known as diamond dust. It happens most often at night, when the moon is hanging high in the sky, all around it forms and falls to the ground for hours on end. This happening is best observed when there is a full moon.

A strange bog that is often engulfed in a very thick mist. Called by its known name because of the fact that this mist seems to consume all who enter into it. This place is rather desolate, and is avoided by the few who choose not to heed the warnings and rumors about it. Just what may lie within this foggy place is unknown, even to those who have investigated it and managed to return. . . .

The snow-capped mountain which serves as the most notable eye catch for Anemone Island, it stretches high into the skies and sharply contrasts itself from dark, barren stone until it violently turns to a pure white. . . . Though there are few people who bother ascending to the peak of this mountain, it was climbed in the past to be investigated, as upon the top it lays a strange sort of altar. It appears to be carved of ice, but it is truly a strange sort of crystal that has yet to be found elsewhere in the world. Ancient stories and tales equate this place with the legendary Pokemon, Arceus.

The woods which surround Mt. Gelare, known to possess a worn and beaten pathway that happens to encircle the base of the mountain, this verdant patch of woodland also houses the easiest manner in which to ascend it. Branching off the main path is a nearly forgotten way into the deeper reaches of the forest, and into the stony grasp of Mt. Gelare. Traces of stone and ruins can be found scattered throughout the thick foliage of these woods, what they are and what they were is unknown as they are too damaged and lost to time to know. It is said that two legends can be found within this place.

A seaside cave where it is that people can come to simply watch the sea . . . it is notable for the fact that it provides an uninhibited viewing of the ocean and the waves which come rolling in onto the shore. Occasionally, abnormally large Pokemon have been known to show up here, whether caught by an angler or merely because of other reasons.

A nearly forgotten ruin settled upon a small outcrop of land on the boundaries of Anemone Island. Known in the past for the fact that it was sealed up for reasons unknown, and that no matter what was attempted, the temple seal remained impenetrable. To this day it is unknown what lies within the walls of this place, the only clues are the fragmented bits of truth left to the people of Amaryllis Village, and those bits of truth regard the beginnings of a dark myth, which would be better to leave to mere memory. . . .

A rather simplistic port that serves as the point of arrival for most people intent on visiting Begonia Crater. There is not much of interest in this particular place, and there are not many people who actually call this place their home, but those few who do should be noted for their pride in carving out a living in such a hostile place. Along with the locals pride, one thing to note within this Port is the natural Hot Springs which can be accessed from inside the Pokemon Center here.