The Lanorae Encyclopedia is the ultimate source for any information that is currently known about the Lanorae region, in addition to the laws and rules that individuals in the region must follow. Upon joining, this is the one board you really want to take a look at, so make sure you do before you go and make your character!

The general board is where most [if not all] out of character chats can be placed. Make sure you stop in and give a quick look! After all, chatting is the best way to meet people around here! However, please make sure that you post in the correct board, after all, we have different ones for a reason!

Here is where all contests will be hosted, be it a spriting contest or something completely new or different! You do get rewarded if you win, so make sure you enter as much as possible! After all, who wouldn't love extra money, items, and perhaps even Pokémon? Promotions are also posted here, an even better excuse for walking away with free things, right?

Here is where the staff of Lanorae come to discuss new events, features, and other things that could affect the site on a large scale. Only the staff have access to it, so don't even try to see if you can pry into our secrets.

Threads will never be deleted, but rather, they will be moved to the archives in order to forever preserved. Of course, any of these threads can be revived, you just have to ask.

Here is where you post your character sheet while you wait for it to be accepted by either myself or a mod. If you see your character here you may not roleplay them yet, you have to wait until they are move to the appropriate accepted characters board.

There's really a lot more you can do when it comes to your characters, and all these options can be found in here! Don't be afraid to try a bit of everything, as it can really help you develop your characters in the long run. Plus it's a good excuse to really show off your coding skills to make everything look fancy!

A small village right along the edge of the Ayatie Sea. Though it is primarily a quiet town, there is a steady stream of trainers coming in and out. This is the home of Professor Morwen Aspen's lab of Pokémon research, which is also the source of new Pokémon for aspiring trainers.

A lush field of high grasses makes up route one. The cool breezes of the nearby sea can still be felt as you make your way along the dirt trails, and the grasses are always in a symphony of rustling melody. Many normal Pokémon can be found here, along with other aspiring trainers that you may have the chance to battle.

Another rather small town, Purity Valley is nevertheless one of the busier of the villages. Adorned with sakura trees and small houses, Purity Valley is well known for its involvement with the machines of flight, mainly airplanes, and thus they have their own hanger located to the north of the town. Nearby windmills are constantly in motion, generating power from the seemingly endless breeze. This small valley is also where Angela, the mistress of flight, resides; perfecting her mastery of the skies. She's the first gym leader you'll meet and is in charge of the Angelwing badge.

Leader: Angela
Specialty: Flying
Badge: Angelwing Badge

A once beautiful and tranquil wood, Mistwood has since changed to the murky expanse of gnarled trees most of this generation are familiar with. It was once called Autumngreene, however, when the mysterious mists began to envelope the dark trees and mysterious disappearances became more and more frequent the name has since changed. A warning has been placed at its entrance and inside the supposed 'source' of the mysterious mists rest, a large lake which is found at the very center.

Quite the contrast to the towns before it, Elnthim is a surprisingly large city located right beside the shadows of the Mistwood Forest, however, for some reason it seems that most of the buildings near the actual wood are closed... how curious. Further into the city though, it becomes a bustling town of street performers and stores with wide streets and many civilians. Though Elnthim doesn't host a gym, there is certainly a lot for trainers to do here in the supposed 'Lanorae central'.

Similar to its supposed 'sister route', High Prairie, Wildflower Plains in a large explanse of rolling hills with very few trees in sight. Wildflowers cover almost ever inch of the area and, in the distance, a small farmhouse is visible. It belongs to the Winthrows, a rather well known and friendly family of farmers.

Like the route before it, Magolia Town is a sight of bright colors and fragrant scents thanks to the numerous plants and flowers that dominate its scenary. Vespiquen seem to be a rather common sight here, however, these Pokémon are not available for capture. It's believed that the gym leader, Coleen, raised the Pokémon herself especially to take care of the plantlife in the town. Yes, indeed, there is a gym here, which gives away the Petalheart badge if you manage to pull off a victory.

A surprising change from the lush and flowery Magolia Town, route two is a place of ash and dirt. Fires are actually rather common here as they are, in fact, important to the growth and development of the route. The once overwhelming grasslands were nearly impossible to get through until lightning struck it, burning most of the plant-life to the ground. Since then it has become a yearly tradition, one that has since attracted numerous fire types to the area.

Sticking with the trend of keeping towns rather small, Oakwood Grove is indeed a small town. It is rather favored as a retirement town, and is heavily shaded beneath the canopies of large oak trees, hence it's name. Really, it is a beautiful spot for trainers to just sit back and relax after the heat of the past route, and past this town the path splits, and you must choose to take either the path of Shiloh Cave or Oceanside Road.

Oceanside Road consists of a well-worn path winding along the edge of the sea. This is a popular stop because of the warm sun and the gentle waves that normally lap against the shore, and people can normally be seen swimming in the warm waters. This is believed to be the home of the rare Pokemon, Lapras, and a fishing dock extends off the path for those that wish to try their hand at the sport.

The Cave of Shiloh certainly has an interesting origin, as it was the only landmark of Lanorae that the original founder of the region, Kiel Shiloh, actually named after himself. Why he chose such a dark place to name after himself is unknown, however, perhaps it was because of the elemental stone mines that lay deep within?

Thriftone City is the largest port town in the region, even hosting its own gym and the large Baywatch Harbor. Most of the buildings seem to be of a much larger, skyscraper category, and the Geographic History Museum that is situated here is also the base to the resident Valence Mining Corporation. The gym leader, Marius, is a master of water element Pokémon and has been known to put on shows in the streets of Thriftone to help fund charities in the Lanorae region. If you manage to defeat this kind-hearted leader, he will present you with the Oceanshore Badge and, of course, a few little prizes of his choosing.

There are two possible ways to navigate the expanse of deep ocean, the first of which being considered the easier. You can either take a ship from Thriftone City, provided you have a boarding pass, or can sail across the water on the back of a Pokémon with the HM Surf. Either way, you can be sure you'll find challenges along the route.

Port Town is quite possibly the least technologically advanced town in the Lanorae region. Still a victim of pirate attacks, and lacking in electricity, it is actually quite a dangerous spot to stay for too long. Even the Pokémon Center doesn't have the technology that most have, the nurses that work there having to resort to older methods of healing, such as herbs. However, their docks are, strangely enough, made for the more advanced ships of Thriftone City and other towns to dock in, accompanied by the wooden sail ships of their own town.

Lua Lake is a rather tropical area, the shores decorated by exotic trees of many types, and the same goes for the Pokémon that are found here. Across the glittering surface on the far shore rests ancient monuments and temples, their origins and legends long forgotten. However, they do seem to be a popular spot for treasure hunters.

Though considerably more advanced than the previous town of Port Town, Rashin Village is still rather dependent on older technology. They cannot tap into the region-wide power supply and, therefore, have their own source of energy in the form of a large watermill located in the nearby Rashin River. If you manage to beat the gym leader, Shar, he will present you with the Thunderstom badge and, like previous leaders, a few gifts of his choosing. From the outskirts of Rashin Village, you can either pursue the river it's named for, the Rashin River, or brave the overgrown expanses of the Reinic Forest.

It truly takes an expert hand to control a raft down the swift, white water expanses of Rashin River. Fortunately, rocky ledges border the unforgiving turmoil, allowing a slightly safer passage through the route. Surprisingly enough, many Pokémon have found this route to be a favorable home, despite the dangers the swift moving waters hold.

Perhaps better named the Reinic 'Rainforest', the Reinic Forest in a rather large expanse of overgrown foliage that is considered rather hard to find a path through. Indeed, many people have attempted to pave a path, however, the forest seems to just grow over it, at rather alarming speed. Perhaps this has something to do with the legends of a large avian that is said to make this forest it's home.

A rather beautiful seaside location, Rampage Bay, however, does have its unique oddities. For some reason, it seems that the houses located here are situated on raised foundations that require stairs to allow you entrance to the buildings. Quite the curious thing.

A rather treacherous path if you don't know how to navigate the swiftly changing currents and fearsome whirlpools of this route, the Sea of Currents is, nevertheless, a sanctuary for numerous strong water type Pokémon. Large creatures such as Wailmer are a rather common sight in the area, however, as are large predators such as Sharpedo.

Abyss Island is believed to be a small section of land that has since broken away from the main island of Raesina over the last few thousand years. Since its separation, numerous caverns have formed beneath its surface, creating an expansive maze that few, even the citizens of the island, dare to attempt.

The welcome beginning that symbolizes your return to the Lanorae mainland; Lune Lagoon is a large, open bay that borders Dark City, and is well-known for its supposed connection with the moon. Some say different images can be seen glowing on its surface during solar eclipses, as the water actually caught the moonlight within its depths.

A solemn and extremely removed town, not many of the residents of Dark City are overly welcome to outsiders. Whispers of superstition and foul play are common among the dark streets, and only the dimmest sunlight seems to be able to pierce through the leaves of the trees that overhang the city.

The large, hilly expanses of the Haunted Downs is quite a dramatic change from the tree embraced streets of Dark City. Tombstones rise in uneven intervals throughout the route, and ghosts are said to patrol the dark shadows of the downs, waiting for those unexpecting enough to stray to far from the path. Hidden amongst the tombstones lies a hidden tower, one that some believe contains the tortured souls of the living. After all, howls are said to radiate from its interior.

Rising from low-lying mounds or earth that make up the Haunted Downs is a small mountain, which is believed to be a long-known refuge for those with spiritual power. Many decades ago, a small village was built around the peak of the mountain, and slowly prospered over the years. However, the reasoning why people wished to move to such a forboding place, even enough to build a gym, is quite unknown.

Despite the steadily growing heat that makes most plant-life beyond Odyssey Peak unable to grow, the Eternal Forest still flourishes year round. The lush, green leaves never fall, even during the autumn months as it's believed an ancient guardian makes this forest its home and allowed the foliage to prosper. The Eternal Forest is one of the two paths to the Peak of Rebirth.

The second of the two paths that lead from Odyssey Peak, Dying Pass clearly displays the effects the increasing heat has on the surrounding environment. Only the sparsest grasses grow in the hardened lava that once flowed through the area many years ago, and this path has since become a haven for fire types.

Past both routes of the Eternal Forest and Dying Pass, another mountain rises high into the air. Once an active volcano, this peak has long since fell into a deep slumber, allowing a civilization to be built upon it. The people that have chosen to live amongst the fiery air place much faith in bird of rebirth, Ho-oh, and a shrine has even been erected in its honor amongst the hardened magma of the inner crater.

Extending downward into the very heart of the Peak of Rebirth is Core Cave, an ancient network of magma caves that were formed long ago. Since then the magma has hardened, but the heat radiating from the flowing fires still remains as obvious as it once did. The sheer heat caused by the caves makes it a sanctuary for fire types, however, for ordinary humans it is difficult to pass through the extreme heat without the aide of strong water Pokémon to cool the air.

Located just outside the exit of Core Cave, Leerah City is a bustling town that is dedicated to forging jewelry and other arts with the large amounts of igneous rock that can be found in the area. Due to the popularity the city is known to receive a young man by the name of Lawrence (though more commonly known as Axel) was chosen to build a gym in the city. He has a fiery passion for the element of fire, and his constant puns and jokes normally provide the perfect distraction for his would-be challengers.

Unlike most of the surrounding area, lava flows are still quite common to see on this route. They bubble up from far beneath the earth, providing dangerous hazards for those who do not step carefully enough to avoid the burning rivers. Fortunately, the Lava Flows are the last of the dangerous fires, and instead the climate will soon turn to a drier heat.

As the heat radiating from the ground beneath, the heat caused by the sun increases. Onyx Village is located on the outskirts of the Dekir Desert, the last location for travelers to stop and gather supplies before the expansive route that leads further into the shifting sands. Until the next city, Onyx is the only source of water.

A world of shifting sands and harsh sunlight makes up the Dekir Desert as it is entered through the Arid Pass. Though many have tried, the sudden sandstorms of the region have made paved roads and paths useless for they easily get covered by the sand that spills into the pass. Fortunately, large rocks provide enough shade to make the heat bearable if one rests every now and again.

A city that has since kept the ancient ways of the desert, most of the buildings here are made from sandstone bricks or carved into the very rock that makes of the large cliff the city is nestled under. No technology resides in the city, and all healing centers and marts are managed by the old ways, using and selling herbs rather than machinery. However, it seems that they have still allowed the tradition of Pokémon training, for a gym in fact resides here. However, it is probably more accurately described as a palace where the young woman Cleopatra resides.

To the outskirts of Heiro City resides a valley that seems to be consumed eternally by a never ending sandstorm. Rock formations and debris that could be visible one moment can be gone in the span of a few hours, making rest while one wanders through this whirling expanse almost impossible.

The soft waves splashing in the inlet bordering Callen Village is a sure sign that the Dekir Desert has finally come to an end. The temperatures surrounding the simple, one-story houses have rather drastically dropped compared to the temperatures found in the actual desert, and the chilly waters further out to see take up more than their fair share of the blame for such a climate change.

Surprisingly frigid waters lay off the coast of the Dekir desert, and large icebergs loom threateningly up into the grey skies. On the rare occasions that sunlight manages to pierce the snowclouds above, the large towers of ice sparkle brilliantly with an aurora of color. From here on out until you pass through these wintery lands, it's suggested you bundle up!

Located along the coast of Glacin Isle, Glacion Village is a small fishing town that primarily harvests the fish found deep below the ice. Though electricity is available here, most homes instead use wood fires for heat. Really, the only building that seems to use the energy is the local Pokémon Center.

The large network of ice caves rightly named Crystal Cavern stands between Glacion Village and the next town of Snowfall Valley. Carved out long ago during the last ice age of the Lanorae region, ancient preserved Pokémon can sometimes be found deep inside the ice walls. The chilly interior of the caves are hard to warm, even by the flames of fire types, so you'd better be prepared to face a hard trek.

A small yet homely town that's forever covered in a thick blanket of snow. Many that live here have learned to distract themselves from the chilly temperatures by growing to accept numerous winter traditions, such as sledding races and snowman building contests, along with rituals that originate much further back in history.

The sea drops downward at an almost horizontal incline right off the isle, leaving a long plunge for one to take if they don't realize how deep the water is. A chasm was ripped open in the sea floor long ago, creating the Abyssal Trench, which has since been a popular study for researchers world wide. Though its a fairly straightforward crossing along the surface, the real mysteries linger far beneath the waves.

A relatively small town that seems to be dedicated to dragon Pokemon, like much of the island already is. The locals here are well-versed in dragon lore, especially concerning the legendary dragons of the Lanorae region. Most are willing to open up and share their secrets, however, some of the darker legends remain hushed most of the time.

A rather rocky crag that's hard to navigate makes up the expanse of Drake Path. As the name suggests, the route is home to numerous dragon Pokemon, however, some people have been known to traverse the entire route without finding a single one to add to their teams. Cautious creatures by nature, even here the dragons keep their locations secret until they find the individual they deem worthy.

Unlike most other Lanorae cities, Drahelm City has designed a large wall that wraps around the entire town. The only entrance is by one of two gateways, one that branches off Drake Path, and the other that continues on to the next route after the city. However, there is the option of sneaking in through the underground waterways, though if you were to do that you'd better be on the lookout for guards throughout the interior of the city. After all, you haven't gained clearance now have you? The bearer of the eighth badge, Cordin, also resides here.

A rather curious location located on the outskirts of Drahelm City, Heaven's Hand is an enormous mountain that stretches high into the clouds above. Though it is not necessary for one to climb to the peak to pass, numerous mysteries surround the mountain's origin, some of which could perhaps be solved if one were to reach the peak.

The final city and resting stop before the final challenge against the most renowned trainers in the region. Kirona City plays host to numerous experienced trainers from throughout the region, some of which still anxious to tune up their teams before the trek through Darshira Tunnel, and some that will happily provide advice for those wishing to push onward. Even though the city doesn't have much as far as 'attractions' go, you may do well to hang around for a while and gather knowledge you may need for your upcoming battles.

The final challenge before you can prove yourself against the masters; Darshira Tunnel consists of an expansive maze of trials, such as waterfalls and mazes, that are meant to challenge your Pokémon as well as yourself. The Pokémon found roaming wild in these caverns are extremely strong and aggressive, attacking most they see. If you're hoping to pass through the caves unchallenged, think again.

One barely has time to heal their exhausted Pokémon and stock up on supplies before the Elite Four cry for your challenge. The battles through the Elite Four will be a harsh undertaking, as you need to battle through all four of them plus the current champion without rest in order to take your place among the ranks. Few manage to make it this far, and even fewer manage to pass the final test...

A slowly growing organization of criminals, Team Diamond is focused only on their own personal gain. They are well known for petty crimes such as robbery, however, there are some rumors telling of greater criminal activity, such as hijacking and sabotage. Their leader is, at this moment, currently unknown, however, it is believed that they may possibly be working amongst their underlings to further hide their trail.

Sadly, not all trainers are happy with the Pokémon they have captured and thus leave them abandoned in the wild. Lanorae's main adoption center finds and takes in these abandoned Pokemon, nursing them back to health and then putting them up for adoption in hopes of finding a loving trainer. Trainers are also permitted to abandon their Pokémon here, however, you don't really want to do that, do you?

Who doesn't love to experience the innocence of baby Pokémon playing under watchful eyes, or the easy training that can come from leaving your precious Pokémon under the guidance of the right people. Both of these opportunities are available here in the joint breeding center and day care, however, please note that, though they are in the same building, breeding and training are separate activities.

Nothing wakes you up like participating in a good battle, which is what the Pokémon stadium focuses on bringing to trainers. You can either face another member here, or fight one of the many NPC trainers that can be found roaming through the stands, it's your choice. The advantage? Well, what's better than helping your Pokémon to grow and possibly gain other prizes along the way?

Trainers are permitted to own housing here in order to have a place to just get away or relax after a rough day of training. Your first home is given to you free of charge, however, every home after that is going to cost you. We can't just be giving everything away, now can we?

A large street set completely aside from Trainer Square is what makes up the marketplace. Stores of every kind can be found here, including a small building that seems to be dedicated purely to trading. Trainers can come here from all over to sell items they have gathered throughout their travels if they wish as well.

A rather popular spot for those that wish to be left alone or just surrounded by a peaceful atmosphere. Moonlit Meadow is the only known home to the rare Luna Blossom, a delicate flower that is said to contain healing properties if picked while in bloom, which only happens on nights of the full moon. No trees or buildings reside here to block the sky and stars, making it a beautiful location both in the day and night.

A warm, white sand beach that's sided with miles of ocean who's waves merely lap against the cool sands. No waves here get higher than a foot, rightly earning the sea its name because of the whispering 'hiss' that sounds as the calm waves brush against the sand. The Whispering Sea is a beautiful relaxation spot that can also play host to numerous activities, such as beach volleyball and diving.