The Ongan Region
The Ongan Region is a entirely new region yet connected to the four early regions: Johto, Kanto, Hoenn, and Shinnoh. It contains two large mountain peaks, lakes, vast rivers, and many unique cities. More importantly however is the abundance of new pokemon. While there is no exact data set on the number, there may be as many as 140 unique pokemon within the Ongan Region.
The Ongan Region is divided by a inland sea with two islands to the south and to the north. On both island, there are two large mountain peaks. The two landforms differ from each other in terms of geological features and even culturally but share the same common ancestry. There are many cities, towns, villages, forests, caves, lakes, and rivers to be found in Ongan.
1. Hakusa Town
Gym: None
Inhabitants: 10
Name Meaning: White Sand Town
Hakusa Town is the first own in the Ongan Region. It is the town where the main Trainer begins his or her adventure. The own is described as being pleasant and inspirational. It is settled on a peninsula on the west side of the southern island. The town itself has four houses, several trees, and a beautiful beach. To the east of the town is the town gate and the entrance to Route 60.
2. Route 60
Trainers: None
Inhabitants: 1
Wild Pokemon: Kabutori, Kusshisu, Dainapiido, Kenzumi
Route 60 is east of Hakusa Town and west of Seiki Forest. Its entrance begins at Hakusa Town and ends at Seiki Forest. It has two parts to it. The first part has a tall grass patches and a small pond. Stairs then descend into a white beach. There is a new foliage there: sand dunes. Bug, ground, and grass types are popular here. At the end is a small shack with a Beach Hermit living there. He helps take new trainers to Dr. Hinoki's Lab which is outside Seiki Forest.
3. Seiki Forest
Trainers: 4
Wild Pokemon: Kabutori, Kusshisu, Dainapiido, Kokoparu, Bobbu
Name Meaning:
Seiki Forest is a large forest with blue-green leaves. It has two large areas in it/ The first area is a tree filled maze with tall grass and two trainers. The second area has a large pond located int he middle with an island. The outsides of the pond has tall grass and two more trainers. The exit is in the north side of the pond.
4. Futao City
Gym: Fighting
Inhabitants: 18
Name Meaning: Twin Bulls City
A bustling city with several dojos. It also has a sumo ring in the middle which doubles for the gym. This sumo ring/gym is located int he center of the town on a hill. It has 8 buildings within the city. Two of which are rival dojos. One dojo uses Nintaro and the other uses Ishikenkei. The city has stone streets and mostly concrete buildings. The outer area of the city has a area where festivals are held.
5. Route 59
Trainers: 5
Wild Pokemon: Kabutori, Dainapiido, Kusshisu, Kokoparu, Riridama, Kappada
Route 59 starts int he southern exit of Futao City and ends at Dr. Hinoki's Lab. It is surrounded by trees and tall grass. There is a large pond in front of Dr. Hinoki's Lab which has Riridama and Kappada in it.
6. Dr. Hinoki's Lab
Inhabitants: 6
Wild Pokemon: Kusamuzou, Okomo, Mijyube
Dr. Hinoki is Ongan's regional Pokemon professor. She studies Pokemon history. She is a pool of historical/legendary information regarding all Pokemon. Her lab has two stories with assistants researching ancient tablets and pokemon. The main hall connects to Route 59 and the other end connects to Route 58.
7. Route 58
Trainers: 3
Wild Pokemon: Kabutori, Bobbu, Pupakisu, Genmashi
Route 58 is a large route that starts at the exit of Dr. Hinoki's Lab. It goes up several flights of stairs until a large peninsula. The path branches off into two paths. One to the left which descends a flight of stairs down to a beach and a cave. The other path has tall grass, ledges, and three trainers. At the end of the path lies the Minami Toudai and Minami Grave. The Minami Grave can be accessed by bypassing the Lighthouse entrance. There are several graves here and flowers appear on various days. At night when the moon waxes, Genmashi can be found here.
8. Minami Toudai
Trainers: 6
Name Meaning: Southern Lighthouse
Wild Pokemon: Kabutori, Genmashi, Raikukun, Raitama, Nintaro
Minami Toudai is a tall lighthouse with a wide circular staircase that goes up for 6 floors. There are various trainers on each floor. At times, the floor caves in and the unlucky trespasser will find themselves a floor or more below. The top of the lighthouse has a crystal lightmirror which is said to re-direct against dark and ghost-type attacks to the opponent.
9. Minami Cave
Trainers: None
Name Meaning: Southern Cave
Wild Pokemon: Kusshisu, Raikukun, Raitama, Nintaro, Kenzumi
A small cave located underneath the Lighthouse. There is said to e a crystal clear lake where water infused light falls from the ceiling into the spring.
10. Route 61
Trainers: 4
Wild Pokemon: Kabutori, Kusshisu, Bobbu, Pupakisu
Route 61 is a short route between Futao City and Takofutou Town. It has tall grass and four trainers hiding in the tall grass. It also has a stand alone tree that is said to be a 1000 years old.
11. Takofutou Town
Gym: None
Inhabitants: 12
Name Meaning: Takou (happiness) + Futou (wharf)
Takafutaou Town is located on the coast. The south end connects to Route 61 and the north end connects to Cleardrop Bridge. It is mostly comprised of fishing families whose livelihood depends on the sea. There are 6 buildings here made of wood. There are also piers located on the shore with boats going in and out of the harbor. This is also a fish market where you can buy items for Water-type Pokemon.
12. Cleardrop Bridge
Trainers: 2
Wild Pokemon: None
Cleardrop Bridge connects Takafutao Town and Mizuhana no Kougan together. It is a long, blue bridge with dark blue lines forming bizarre patterns on the surface. There are two trainers on the bridge.
13. Mizuhana no Kougan
Trainers: 9
Wild Pokemon: Kusshisu, Akuakun, Shaberikaki, Ishikenkei, Kenzumi, Takauja
Name Meaning: Mizu (water) + hana (flower) + kougan (mine)
Mizuhana no Kougan is a complex mine where a special substance called Mizuhana (Water Flowers) were mined. However, part of the mine was submerged and no longer provides access to the miners. There are various abandoned buildings dotted in the higher levels. There are bridge that span over underground rivers and lakes. Mizuhana grow under clear, clean shallow flowing water. However, a surge of water has caused the precious flowers to vanish. There are 6 floors with the entrance on the 1st floor and exit being on the 3rd floor. There are various trainers such as Miners in the mine.
14. Ryuukyou Bridge
Trainers: 0
A bridge that spans between Mizuhana no Kougan and Ryuukyou City. It is a red, wooden bridge that looks much like a snake or floating dragon. The bridge goes up and down with steps leading up and down.
15. Ryuukyou City
Gym: Electric Gym Leader: Hoshiko
Inhabitants: 28
Name Meaning: Dragon Bridge City
A small city located on a small island off the northern land-form. It has a Electric Gym as well as several warehouses. The main part of the island is the Headquarters of the PokeSquad, a paramilitary group dedicated to fighting evil organizations and protecting Pokemon rights. However, their actions are often labeled as extremist. There is also barracks for team members, training facilities, a airstrip and a control tower. There is also a restaurant and a souvenir shop. The south gate leads to Ryuukyou Bridge and the north exit leads to Route 98. A chainlink fence surrounds the entire island.
Sanka Town
Location: East side of the south mountain
Significance: Entrance to Mountain Cave, Ceramics Studio, and famous red clay dust.
Gym: None
Name Meaning: San (mountain) + ka (house)
Sanka Town is located on the side of a mountain. There are two levels that are accessed via stairs. There are many rock, ground, and dark-type pokemon. The citizens of Sanka Town are adept at hiking in the mountains.
Sekisen City (previously known as Iwaburu City)
Location: North of the south Mountain, west of the river.
Significance: 17 individual hot springs, Hotel,
Gym: Yes. Fire
Name Meaning: Seki (stone) + Sen (spring)
Sekisen is known for their 17 individual hot springs. Each hot spring is for one of the 17 different types. Pokemon can enter their main type and receive a powerup of one of their like-type attacks (i.e. a Charmander entering the Ember Spring to power-up Ember or Firespin.
Sekisen has a Fire-type Gym and the Gym Leader is a older red-haired male.
Waraku City
Location: Center of the north island.
Significance: Peace Sanctuary, Church, Friend Park
Gym: Yes. Psychic.
Name Meaning: Wa (peace) + raku (comfort)
Waraku is located near the bicycle byway. It is centered around peace and love. The citizens are known to be healthy and happy. They believe Pokemon and Humans can co-exist together through love.
Waraku's gym leader is a young, hooded pink haired female who uses Psychich types.
Dotennin Gemu Department
Location: small south island
Significance: A giant department store + battle area
Name Meaning: Nintendo backwards
This store sells many items such as potions, pokeballs, accessories, TMs, and other items of interest. You can also battle opponents in the arcade area.
Ongan Region Wikia Page
