RE: Ongan Region Investigation: New Fakemon/Week-long Hiatus
Ok, I agree. I figure I can put up updates concerning non-art material.
Today's update will feature several locations and descriptions concerning them!
1) Hakusa Town
Motto: Sparkling sands to make dreams come true.
Description: Hakusa is the starting town in Ongan. It is here that the main player and his/her friend can be found. In addition to several houses, there is a mysterious shrine on the beach.
Hakusa translates to "white sand".
2) Seiki no Mori (Seiki Forest)
Description: A forest east of Hakusa Town. It is a complex labyrinth of trees and grass. It is said that the certain parts of the forest contain energy that is said to encourage weary travelers. Legends have it that the forest itself is alive.
Seiki no Mori translates to "Forest of Life Spirit".
3) Futao City
Motto: Toughness builds Character.
Description: A large city east of Seiki no Mori. It is the first city to have a gym which is confirmed to be a Fighting type Gym. It has several buildings, farms, a gym, and a old shrine that is now a sumo ring.
Futao translates to "Twin Bulls".
4) Dr. Hinoki's Lab
Description: Dr. Hinoki is the regions pokemon professor. She is younger then her colleage Dr. Araragi and is also her rival. Despite this, they respect each other and their respective work. She studies Pokemon types such as Water, Ghost, and Ice and the science involved. She will give the player and his/her friend a starting pokemon.
Hinoki translates to "Japanese cypress"
5) Ninami Toudai (South Lighthouse)
Description: Located on the south west peninsula of the first island. It is said this lighthouse was built even before people populated the pokemon world; possibly constructed by pokemon themselves. It is said to bring hope into the hearts of sea-weary travelers.
6) Nagi Town
Motto: Where the River Sings
Description: A calm and relaxing town that is separated by the river, Nagigawa. The water is slow moving cold yet soothing to the touch. Because of this, many tourists will ford the river to the other side. This is why there is no bridge to the opposite side. Kappada can only be found here.
Nagi translates to "calm".
7) Wanto City
Motto: Where Sea-Birds Rest Their Wings
Description: Wanto City is the largest city in Ongan. However, the city is mostly centered around entertainment and the arts. Because of this, there are theaters, arcades, amusement parks, a five star beach, and even karaoke. It is said that the "Poke Theatre" is here where pokemon can participate in shows such as musical show, Kabuki, or even create a song.
8) Thunder Pinnacle Plains (Raitouwa no Heiya) (Lightning Tower Plains)
Description: This area is constantly covered in intense thunder-storms. The towers of metallic rocks direct the lightning into them. It can be very dangerous to navigate this area. Baikureki can be found only in this area.
9) Mizuhana no Kougan (Water Flower Mine)
Description: A active mine that harvests a rare stone called Mizuhana Ishi (Water Flower Stone). Many workers can be found here. Its shafts and tunnels are vast and can only be accessible once the water level goes down.
10) Ryuukyou City
Motto: Justice is the Number 1 Virtue
Gym Leader: Hoshiko, Electric
Ryuukyou is both a small city and a military base on a island. It is connected to Mizuhana Mine by a bridge called Ichiryuu Bashi (First Dragon Birdge) and the connected to the second main island by Niryuu Bashi (Second Dragon Bridge). The Gym Leader is the Electric master Hoshiko. Ryuukyou City is home to the PokeSquad, a paramilitary organization established to bring to justice evil organizations.
11) Mushroom Rock Desert (Takeiwa no Sabaku)
Description: A vast, dry desert with giant mushroom like rock formations dotting the landscape. A vast, dark forest and the sea borders its sands. Hebiude can only be found in this area.
12) Ikagushi City
Motto: The Home of Advanced Medical Research
A medium sized city with a large university and hospital. It is the leading medicial research center in the Johto, Kanto, Hoenn, and Shinnoh group. Many of the leading doctors and researchers can be found here. It is confirmed that the Gym Leader is a Poison type master.
Ikagushi translates to "Medicinal History".
