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The Encyclopedia is home to little bits and pieces of interesting knowledge and facts for your reading pleasure. Such things as how Pok?mon eggs are created and hatched are here. In addition to all of the information, you can post a custom Pok?mon for Soaeniin here--though it must be accepted by Alli or Adeline before being moved to the SoaeniinDex.

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After you create a character, you have to make a PC [Personal Computer] for your character that will hold some basic information such as what Pok?mon they own and their inventory.

A character must have a PC before moving onto R1; they can go through the lab before making it, though.

This is where your character can keep all their personal thoughts, as well as a recollection of people they have met. Journals are not required but they are interesting to read. Each character is allowed to have a journal, though remember that they don't receive the actual journal until they get their Beginner Kit.

A gorgeous valley covered completely in sunflowers save for the little paths worn into the dirt road by humans and Pok?mon alike. This is the first, and most memorable, walk you'll ever take--the first step to fulfilling your dream.

This is the road you will travel before arriving at Mount Azurite.

Nestled atop the highest mountain in Soaeniin, Mt. Azurite, Wildwind Reach is a haven for flying types. The feeling this town gives is similar to that of an old Western town; the shutter doors, the Saloon, the accent, and the general disposition of the people.

The first gym you will likely face, this gym deploys swift, avian Pok?mon. Best keep your wits about you; especially when you see how much higher into the sky you'll have to go just to battle Skyla!

Azurean Pass is a long, tiring path through Mount Azurite, one that takes you to the eastern base of the mountain. This path can only be found by unearthing the Soft Dirt nearby the Old Hiker's house using HM 01: Dig.

Azurean Pass takes you straight from the Wildwind Reach summit to the Azurite Caverns.

On the edge of Silverweed Marsh and at the end of Moonspring Walk rests a quaint little city-town called Silverweed. The people here are very friendly and everyone absolutely loves flowers--except the one rebellious teen, but maybe you won't have to meet him...

Located right in front of the legendary Tree of Celebi lies the Silverweed Gym. The leader here, naturally, uses grass- and poison-types, so stock up on antidotes before challenging her!

Sub-board: Silverweed Marsh

Named after the many Goldenoak trees that nearly suffocate the route, you'll end up stuck somewhere without any way of getting on any further if you fail to bring HM 02: Cut along with you. Despite the many trees making travel nearly impossible, the beautiful, year-round golden color is absolutely magnificent to behold.

The aroma that the Apercorn berries growing on these trees produce attracts a plethora of bug- and grass-types, and even some others that simply like sweets.

Sub-board: Apercorn Springs

Better known as "Deathtrap Dunes", it is a harsh change from lush, overbearing forest to desolation on the desert sand.

Ground-types like to bury themselves beneath the sand and attack stray travelers, so be on your guard as you go through the desert.

You will not be able to pass through Deathtrap Dunes without a pair of Go-Goggles which, if one doesn't own, are sold at the Sandcastle shoppe at the beginning of the route.

Amidst the harsh sandstorms of Deathtrap Dunes, far to the Northwest, lies a city surrounded by mountains. Tons of fire-Pok?mon make their homes in these cliffs and are common sights in the city itself.

The gym for this city, however, is located just off the coast of the city, even further North-West, in the Ranpanni Keys. But in order to get to her, you'll need a Pok?mon that can push aside a few heavy boulders that block the ford leading to the sandbanks.

As one would easily guess based on the location, Mia uses primarily fire-Pok?mon, but one or two rock-types as well, so be weary and bring a bunch of burn heals.

Sub-board: Pepperstorm Hotsprings

The easternmost side of Pepperstorm City is a thick wall of boulders. So when you push those aside, you'll find a small path through the mountainside that contains many fire-, rock-, and perhaps a few ground-types. Watch out for falling boulders, though, as you make your way through the long, narrow path and to the next city!

The largest city in Soaeniin, this place is not only the literal center of the region, but also the center of practically anything and everything that's trendy and happenin'.

The city is divided into three parts--the Suburbs, the Slums, and the Stations. Centered exactly in the middle of thees three areas are the Domes; three half-spheres that are all connected by bridgewalks. Right in the middle of these three domes is a small courtyard filled concession stands and a large, leveled, circular pavement--this is where all Echotech gym battles take place. The leader, Hayden, uses electric-type Pok?mon; and we hope you're not sensitive to noise, because he only battles in the pulsating music of the night!

Sub-boards: The Suburbs, The Slums, The Stations, The Domes

Otherworld.

Located at the very top of the Gorge, this is the very pinnacle of the Piicraet outskirts. A single tree, the peachelm, is situated at the top, huge and overflowing with beauty. The perfect place for a picnic or photoshoot--that is, if you can stand the cold. The warm pinks and reds of the tree greatly contrast the cool snowy tones and make for a gorgeous site.

This location is supposedly visited by Celebi every new year. So, on New Years Eve, people from all over the region gather in Piicraet and hang paper wishes on the sturdy branches of this tree, hoping that the Pok?mon will grant their meager desires.

Otherworld.

A steep cliff, it is known that many people and Pok?mon alike fall to their deaths here. Uncommon ground-, rock-, and fighting-type Pok?mon can be found roaming these bluffs, making their homes in the shallow, single caves.

Deep inside these caverns, if you can dig far enough, it is rumored that the Pharix Syndicate's nerve center is located within.

A small town of friendly, old folks, this town is inhabited mostly by the elderly with a couple younger hands here and there to help their relatives. Very generous, each and every person in this town likes giving away something everyday--some require certain things, like a trendy saying or to see a specific Pok?mon, while some don't.

Any adoption or breeding centers ever formed are based in Mitrio.

Sub-boards: Centres, Trades and Transfers

A small pond rests, nestled up against the Bluffs. Water-type Pok?mon live happily in this pond and in the small caverns that make this pond able to exist. Many small waterfalls emerge from these crevices and gaps.

A great rest before the perilous journey, some of the stronger Pok?mon around the pond have fun touring trainers across the bluffs for berries to take back to their friends.

Steep, jagged bluffs that are quite hazardous to hike are what stand between you and the next town. Littered with ground-types, the occasional psychic-type may be seen, but they are rare. Beware falling rocks here, as well as tough trainers and bona fide hikers. If you're lucky, you may just make it across the gullies with few injuries.

A cozy little village build around the large bonfire in the center, Gypsyroot is a secluded place that seldom sees any strangers or tourists. Everyone knows everyone here and everyone is a strong Pok?mon trainer. A village of dancers, story-weavers, prophets, and musicians, Gyspyroot is an amazing place to visit--and those that visit once often come back again when they can.

The gym here makes use of the power of psychic-types, so don't think you're simply going insane; Lexus is good at playing mind-games, himself.

Accessible only traveling through the shallow-watered sands on the East of Gyspyroot, this thin road will take you all the way down into the Devanna Plains. The silence, however, is eerie... No Pok?mon are here in the day--but at the night, the ghosts show up. Besides that, the only sounds you really here are those of the waters; no birds chirp in the distance, no bugs click in the night. Other than if a ghost pops up, and besides the sound of the rolling tides, it's just... silence.

This town is full of residents with extremely powerful Pok?mon; if you can barely manage to defeat them, you have no chance at defeating their genius gymleader, Darien, who uses dark-types. He is one of the most powerful trainers you will ever face--perhaps more powerful than a couple of the elite four.

An eternal darkness has settled upon this town; despite that the sun rises to the East, the direction of which they are the furthest on the map, they never see the light of day unless they travel through the mists of Ashdew Crossing. It is said to be a curse placed upon the town when it was but a mere village, by a local witch who had been burned at the stake. The permanently-settled fog is said to be the curse itself, absorbing and nullifying the rays of sunlight from above.

A small, serene piece of land with a couple residents and a rest house, this is the final stop you will make before trekking through the famous final road that lies between you and the Elite Four. The perfect rest stop, the few residents love cheering you on as you take your first footfall into Ryniin Road.

The final steppe between you and the Elite Four--Ryniin Road. Packed to the verge of almost overflowing with powerful Pok?mon and hardened trainers, this is said to be the most strenuous task a trainer will ever face next to the Championship Challenge.

Mostly filled with rock-, ground-, and fighting-types, you may find other cave-dwellers in here, if you look carefully and are lucky.

Make sure your Pok?mon are ready and bring enough healing items--there aren't many on the way through the dimly-lit passages...

Secret bases made within are made either within Mount Azurite or in the Balvian Caverns.

Pokémon that dig and, or, burrow, may appear in these Secret Bases.

Sub-board: Atticus Morgaan's Hideout

Secret bases made within are made either up in the canopy of Goldenoak Valley, Ashdew Crossing, or Piicraet Island's Barricade Den.

Grass-, Bug-, and Flying-type Pokémon may appear in these Secret Bases.