The Adventure (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=147417.0)<br/>OOC Discussion (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=145264.0)<br/>Interest Check (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=143583.0)<br/>Recruitment (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=152438.0)<br/>Character Roster (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=144659.0)<br/>Region Map/Event Listing (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=145023.0)<br/>Tetso Pokédex (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=149021.0)<br/><br/>===<br/><br/>(http://oi45.tinypic.com/tytl3.jpg)<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Post Header Format</div><div class="spoiler_body"><div class="codeheader">Code: <a class="codeoperation" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="return smfSelectText(this);">[Select]</a></div><pre style="margin: 0; padding: 0;"><code class="bbc_code">[b]Name:[/b]<br/><br/>[b]Location:[/b]<br/><br/>[b]Tagging:[/b]<br/><br/>[b]Current Pokémon:[/b]<br/><br/>[hr]</code></pre></div></div><br/>Tetso: a symbol of peace and trust between pokémon and human for the entire world, built out of conflict that had left it all in ruin. In ancient times, when man saw the powerful, wild creatures all around them as slaves at best and an intolerable threat at worst, it seemed that the two would never be willing to coexist, until the Storm was brought down upon both. Half of the land fell under the sea, and the rest would have swiftly followed had the Hero Pokémon not came and held back the Storm, long enough for human and pokémon to band together and fight back the one who brought it. From the Stormbringer, mankind learned to fear and respect the power of pokémon, and from the Hero, it learned to love and trust them. Men took down their castle walls and put down their weapons, forming a new coexistence with nature.<br/><br/>Many centuries later, Tetso is far from the only land where man and pokémon live in harmony, but it is about to join the most noteworthy. With its new Pokémon League under creation, not only will it draw in some of the best trainers in the world, it will create some in its very own back yard. After six months of challenges, all eight Gyms are officially complete, and the very first Tetso Pokémon League Summit has been called for the eight new Gym Leaders, various important guests, and any trainers wishing to play a lottery and get a chance to experience their very first Gym Battle! The resort in Douglasberg City was well stocked and prepared for its coming visitors, its Safari Zone and battle centers all ready for the flood of touring trainers coming their way. The Elite Four were ready to introduce their chosen eight to the world...<br/><br/>===<br/><br/><strong><em><span class="bbc_u">Reinso City</span></em></strong><br/><br/>Of all the large cities in Tetso, Reinso had to stuck the most to its tradition and stayed the closest with nature. Despite the size it had expanded to over the years, Reinso still had the elegance and nostalgia for a small town, with many buildings still being made of wood and stone, and the locals lacking the irritable hustle and bustle of a denser urban center. Situated near the lake, the city lived peacefully with the local pokémon population, the common Psychic and Normal types rarely seeing the need to attacks travelers, and often even being allowed to wander into town without being assaulted.<br/><br/>The city had the usual amenities of a Pokémon Center, Pokémart, inns, and whatever else the nomadic trainer needed, though the only major landmark is the Emperor Tower, a psychic focal point which all Psychic types in the region connect to. Those who explore the tower often find themselves being attacked by wild pokémon who are nothing more than mere projections of pokémon existing across the bay. There are a fair number of pokémon who set up their physical homes in the tower, though, free to be fought and captured.<br/><br/>===<br/><br/><strong><em><span class="bbc_u">Astorpoint City</span></em></strong><br/><br/>Even in the day, Astorpoint seemed dark. The smog that came from the factories on the outskirts of town always seemed to be carried in a cloud over the city itself, creating a translucent blanket between the people and the sun, with the the constantly offending neon lights making everything else seem dim by comparison. It was certainly as far from nature as a city could get, though anyone seeking Poison pokémon would need to look no further, with the factories and sewers and even some of the streets being oft infested with toxic and venomous creatures.<br/><br/>Those who had to travel through Astorpoint on their way to Douglasberg certainly did so reluctantly, though seeing as it was the last stop before a long trip through a thick forest, it was the best opportunity for one to rest up and resupply, as well as maybe get some last minute sketchy fun for those who were into that sort of thing. And for those looking for work, there was no shortage of infestations to clear up...<br/><br/>===<br/><br/><strong><em><span class="bbc_u">Seastorm Ferry</span></em></strong><br/><br/>Those taking the Seastorm Ferry to Douglasberg would find from the moment that they stepped onboard that "Ferry" hardly described it. More commonly taking Douglasberg tourists to the Stadium, the vessel was just short of being a full-sized cruise ships, having four full decks, furnished rooms for the overnight trip across the bay, a swimming pool on the bottom deck, a formal ball and dining room, and much more. Of course, there were battling rings as well for the multitude of world-class trainers heading to and from the Stadium, and even an onboard Pokémon Center. There was certainly no better way to get from Seastorm to Douglasberg and back, if you had deep enough pockets.<br/><br/>Today, the ship was more crowded than ever with those heading in for the Pokémon League Summit, a once-in-a-lifetime event for many of the locals. Aristocrats and famous trainers were mixed in with families and tourists thanks to discount tickets offered for this special occasion, though the traveling Gym Leaders would had first-class rooms booked weeks in advance. It was just a matter of not being identified by the dense, overexcited crowd.<br/><br/>===<br/><br/><strong><em><span class="bbc_u">Douglasberg City</span></em></strong><br/><br/>What else is there to say about Douglasberg? Even on the worst of days, the city was nothing but a swarm of vacationers, both those who overflowed from Seastorm and those who came specifically for the Resort and the Safari Zone. Anyone not satisfied by relaxing on the manmade beaches of the resort or heading north to join in the hunt could stop by the casino to risk a little or risk it all, and even those with a more reserved attitude toward life could head underground to explore the ruins, though the deeper levels were still off-limits.<br/><br/>The Gym Leaders who had already arrived had little other to do than wait, get some early meetings in with their new peers, and, of course, avoid the crowds whenever possible. Of every trainer in the region, they were the eight that were chosen to prove themselves as better than the rest, and to represent Tetso to the rest of the world. No pressure, right?