​Welcome to the Sapio Region!



Legend Begins:

  The islands rose above the sea, As a injured Cresselia wisped along the lunar sky, split into three fragments  Erises of the sky, Dysnomias of the sea and Ceris of the land, as the three fell they were consumed by the elements around them Erises crumbled into dust shimmering in the wind while Dysnomias melted into the waves and Ceris sank deep into the roots of the weirwood tree. With their might Sapio Region was formed. 

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Pokémon Trainers:

At the age of fifteen, any Sapio citizen can obtain their Training License from designated Centers. A Training License allows a person to legally own and battle Pokémon. The only other designated distributor of a Sapio Trainer License is the famous Professor Willow.

Once a year, Pokémon trainers can enlist in the Pokémon league. Official League battles are any battles that take place between two members of the league. Gym battles, Invitational, major tournaments, etc. are usually televised. Once a year, the championship tournament is held, where trainers with at least eight gym badges compete to be recognized as the best trainer in the league. Unless previously agreed otherwise, official league battles are three-on-three, free substitution. The exception to this is Gym Leaders in gym battles, who are not allowed substitution.



Pokémon Coordinators:

After obtaining their training license, a trainer can raise their Pokémon to compete in Pokémon Contests. These trainers are called, Pokémon Coordinators.

They raise their Pokémon much like Pokémon Trainers do, although with much more emphasis on beauty and appearances since they are major factors when it comes to points in Contests. They need to train their Pokémon to have beautiful moves, and be able to do well in battles, as a battle tournament is the second round of a Contest. Coordinators need a Sapio Contest Pass to enter a Contests in the region. Like Trainers, Coordinators travel throughout the region to catch and raise their Pokémon. However, unlike Trainers, their goal is to collect Ribbons instead of badges. Much like badges, Coordinators only get a single shot of winning a particular ribbon per day. They also must compete with other Coordinators for that ribbon. In Sapio Region, there are altogether four contest stadiums, each with a different contest rank. The winner of the Normal Rank stadium ribbon will be able to compete in the Super Rank, then the Hyper Rank, followed by the Ultra Rank then finally the Master Rank. Each stadium has two segments to the contest, Appeal and then the battle portion in which they need to show off their beauty more than their strength. They need to collect one ribbons from each of the five stadiums in the region in order to be able to participate in the Sapio Grand Festival. If they win the Grand Festival, they will be awarded the Ribbon Cup.



Pokémon Breeders:

A Pokémon Breeder is primarily a Trainer who raises and mates carefully selected Pokémon to reproduce specific improvements in future generations of Pokémon such as attacks or natures. Pokémon Breeders typically concern themselves with raising Pokémon for health and happiness, rather than for Pokémon battles. It is common for them to take interest in Pokémon Contests to show off beauty. The main aspects of Pokémon breeding include: Monitoring, or taking care of, and hatching Pokémon eggs, Pokémon grooming, and Pokémon nutrition. In Sapio Region, Pokémon breeders are often seen alongside gym leaders who hire breeders to carefully breed them specially bred Pokémon.

Sapio Trainer Tools:

Sapio Pokédex:

The Eighth version of the Pokédex, it is a specialized tool originally created by famous Professor Oak of the Kanto Region. Professor Oak collaborated with Professor Willow, just recently and the fruit of their labor is this new Pokédex. Unknown to the general public, this new device is empty and Professor Willow plans to go out and fill it with information on all the Pokémon in Sapio Region, designed to catalog and provide information regarding the various species of Pokémon. Upon contact with a Pokémon the Pokédex records a picture, name, and type. As a battle is going on between the Dex holder and the Pokémon in question, the Pokédex will analyze the Pokémon's details and attacks.

New Pokéballs:

The basic tool for any Pokémon Trainer is the Pokéball. The balls convert a Pokémon into energy upon contact for a very brief moment before shrinking them, and closing automatically. Stronger Pokémon are able to struggle and possibly break free, while those that have been weakened are easily captured. The Sapio region is home to five new Pokeball's.

Friendball: Any Pokémon can be caught with this ball, it isn’t very different from the original ball. Except for the key element of friendship; any Pokémon caught with this ball starts off more tame, making it easier for the trainer to befriend it.

Loveball: This specific ball works better if the wild Pokémon is of the opposite gender of the Pokémon battling it.

Weatherball: This is a newly created model that enables a trainer to have a better chance at capturing a Pokémon in any harsh weather condition.

Miniball: This newly created model enhances the change of capturing a smaller size Pokémon, just like the Heavyball this Pokémon scans the weight of a Pokémon and the overall size. The lighter and smaller the Pokémon is the higher success of capture a trainer has.

Antiqueball: These Pokéballs were once used as the standard Pokéball about fifty years ago, now obsolete. But Prof. Willow and Oak enhanced the ball to allow the capture of ancient Pokémon for mythology. Due to Prof. Willow's obsession with Pokémon mythology he has enhanced three Antiqueball with this capability.



PokéPHO:
The Pokémon Phone Device, or PokéPHO for short, is a personal tool manufactured by NeoGen Corp. for Sapio Trainers, in the form of a hand-held smart device with a touch screen. The PokePHO's functionality is very broad, having many applications which make it extensible. NeoGen Corp. as well as independent developers, periodically create new apps. The user selects what app to use from the main menu on the touch screen, the various applications appear as small thumbnails. At the bottom of the screen is a small area that remains there no matter what app your using, it shows the current time and date as well as the user's name. A PokéPHO is usually silver, with a matching silver stylus, black grip at the bottom and a white Pokéball speaker on top. Professor Willow however ordered three PokéPHOs and had them created with different colors in order to distinguish them. Its basic applications consist of access to the Pokémon World Net, where you can check up news from all over the Sapio Region. Radio, Internet Browser, Camera and its main function: a Phone. The PokéPHO can connect to the Pokémon Center system so you can know your team's status.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sapio League:

In the Sapio region, the Pokémon League is a regional championship held every two years where trainers come together and battle their Pokémon. Held in Regulus City, the Regulus Conference is divided into two rigorous parts: qualifying rounds in Victory Road, and the final rounds against the Elite 4. The Trainer who manages to complete both and come out ictorious in all battles is deemed the winner of the Sapio League; losing trainers who participate in the league will be ranked accordingly. Unlike most regions the Sapio region is home to 17 Gyms. In order to qualify for the tournament - a Trainer must collect the eight Sapio gym badges from any of the 17 Gyms. All trainers who manage to complete this task will enter the qualifying rounds in the Victory Road, where a trainer must travel alone with their Pokémon and battle others along the way. Those with the highest victories will advance to the final rounds with the Elite Four members, where the survival contest begins. Those who manage to defeat all members will battle each other until a Champion is crowned. The Sapio League is sanctioned and run by the Pokémon Association.



Sapio Grand Festival:

The Grand Festival is the final challenge for all Sapio Pokémon Coordinators. In order to qualify, coordinators must win five ribbons from the Pokémon Contest Halls throughout Sapio. The tournament follows a similar structure to an ordinary Pokémon Contest with a few key differences. One of which is that instead of a panel of only three judges, they are joined by two high ranked coordinators to bring the panel to five judges. The Sapio Grand Festival is held at Regulus City, in the Regulus Castle a few months before the Regulus Conference. The Grand Festival holds Preliminary Rounds, the first two of which are Appeal stages. Coordinators must twice produce impressive appeals with their Pokémon in order to progress through the tournament and only the best sixteen coordinators go through to the finals. On the third day of the tournament, the Coordinators face each other in knock-out double battles. Matches last for five minutes and the Coordinator with the last points loses, only if both opponents still have a Pokémon standing. The Coordinator who wins all four matches is crowned winner and is awarded the Ribbon Cup.

 

 

 

 

 



Different towns: 

Newshore Town: Welcome to your new home: Newshore Town. The small township is located in the south coast of Sapio, right next to the crystal ocean and surrounded by nice yellow sand. Though you will stray far from home while exploring Sapio and becoming a Pokémon Master, this place will always remain special.

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Kamp Town: Home to the unbeatable fighting Dojo kamp town is filled with fighting and ground pokemon. Gym Leader Jenardis doesn't understand the word surrender and due to his philosophy and the pure power of his pokemon most avoid challenging him. 



Hilldale Town: Hilldale, a small town at the base of a tall mountain range and the starting end of the cable carts that leads up into the mountain peaks.  It is home to the Psychic type Gym, lead by the Cable cart and bike store owner Gym Leader BRM. This small town has a lot of big-city features, including a PokéMart and Pokémon Center. As you continue into the heart of the mountains in the area, Hilldale is a great place to replenish supplies and rest your Pokémon once you collect your Badge and heading back to your adventure.



Resort Village: People and Pokémon have always peacefully coexisted in this small village, located at one of the Tar Caverns entrances and east of Tesla City. Easily the smallest settlement in the upper land, Resort Village is a nice pit stop before continuing the trek through the Tar Caverns. Many people come to this tiny village in order to participate in its fun Safari Game.



Cheshire Town: A small town located on the south-eastern cost of sapio near Atlanta Island Cheshire town is home to the Dragon gym, where nearly every citizen owns a dragon pokemon. The young protogy Erik is head of the Cheshire Gym.​



Duscent Town: Overlooking Colossus from the top of the large cliff that separates Sapio is Duskent Town. Only accessible during the night time, this town is home to the Master Rank Contest Hall and NeoGen Co. It also houses the ghost type Gym, the Duskent Gym which is hidden away in the forest surrounding the city. The bridge to the north and the large barriers around the city are only opened at night, these laws have been enforced ever since the strange new Mayor/Gym Leader Amy was put into power.



Twilli Town: Home to the Dark type Gym which has been abandoned for over two months. Rumors say that the current Gym leader Bryan has been missing ever sense he went to travel the Nameless Cave Northeast from his town.

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Different Cities: 

Dualpath City: Dualpath City is the biggest township you have visited yet. The city is home to the abandoned Pokémon Factory, where Pokéballs were once manufactured and shipped to regions all around the world. The factory head became the Gym leader of Colossus after the collapse.

Verdeglade City: Verdeglade City is home to the first Gym you can compete in- against the Bug type Gym Leader Apex . After touring this pleasant little city, head for the Gym and prove yourself against this accomplished Trainer. Emerge victorious and you are well on your way to becoming a Pokémon Master.

Sierrane City: Your next stop, Sierrane City, lies along the east cliffs of Sapio. After passing through the rocky straits, you come to this quiet community. Sierrene City is home to the Rock type Gym and the Normal Rank Contest Stadium as well as the battle lake. Due to being the best trainer in Sierrane City, resident Sildra became the rock type Gym Leader. 

Windtop City: At the top end of the cable cart from Hilldale, Windtop lies on the series of mountain peaks close enough to build stable buildings on. Windtop City is one of the major Sapio mythology research areas and is home to the Science Institute  due to the cavern located in the city. After your done sight-seeing, and checking out the Super Rank Contest Hall where Gym Leader Valkner, head researcher of the Science institute and former top Coordinator, helps judge.



Colossus City: Located at the bottom of the cliff under Duscent town. Surrounded by underwater caves that is said to be home to the Legendary pokemon Dysnomias. Strike who was once the head of the Pokemon factory has became the Gym Leader of Colossus which is a ground type gym. His gym is near the entrence to the under water caves.



Lakedge City: Located next to the famous Lake Chunli and at the bottom of Windtop, Lakedge City is a quaint city nestled on the flatland just next to the lake. Being next to a large lake, most of the city is powered by water engines and is home to Water Gym and The NeoGen Phone Towers. Gym Leader Swamperts Gym is placed in the middle of Lake Chunli.
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Riparin City: If Riparin City isn't one of the biggest metro centers in Sapio, it's at least the biggest hub of commerce in the lower land. The Riparin Department Store is a multi-story monument of the fine art of shopping. However, there's certainly more to do in town than just spending your hard-won cash. Stop by the Hyper Rank Contest Stadium, visit the Art Museum for a dose of culture, or try out the brand new Lake Capture Challenge! And of course there's always the Riparin Gym where the newest Leader Derp the famous painter runs the Riparin Poison Gym located in the junk yard near the Museum.



Ignis City: A steam powered city small in size yet large in power. Ignis City west south of Riparin City is home to the fire Gym and the Steam powered hot spa. Gym Leader Flame is one of the more powerful in the league which causes most challengers to stay clear of his town. Yet those with fire in their souls dare to challenge him.

Moderna City: Moderna is a city bustling with people and Pokémon, packed with trendy shops and built off the cliff held by many support beams. This gives the city an incomparable panoramic view of Sapio's lower land. Some of this city's services can't be found anywhere else, such as the Moderna Game Corner, Radio Tower and Ultra Rank Contest Hall. Moderna City is home to the Grass type Gym. The Gym with its Leader Jyph is known for its aroma therapy and is more often frequented by tourist than trainers.

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Basem City: Basem City is home to the normal type gym and also north of Moderna City. Due to his amazing skill  Gym leader has grown arrogant with each wins he has gained. His absent his gym is now a hollow shell of its former glory, he only accepts worthy challengers and tosses a badge to those with no skill to avoid the embarrassment of a battle. 


Amalgam City: Amalgam City is a nostalgic filled city with melted Steel and minerals flowing through the mines like blood down a vein, the city itself was the first built Sapio civilization but was remodeled after the discovery of the Sylphia Ruins. The island is home to the Amalga Gym and abandoned crystal mines, the Tank Drill science facility that once furthered Deep-earth exploration. But as years passed the caverns underneath were filled with soild tar.  Amalgam City is home to the Famous Chief engineer Elite four Styn. His Rival Gym Leader Craw now runs the  Steel gym in his place. His gym is located in side the Syphia ruins.



Snowpike City: Snowpike City also known as the Blizzard city is home to the Vally of Wind a ancient ruin protected by the Umber tribe for nearly two hunderd years. It is said that the umber tribe are able to communicate with the legendary pokemon Erises. Decades past and now GymLeader Krystal, the future head of the Umber tribe is now the only one with this ability. Her gym is a hallowed out ice fortress with carvings of Froslass surrounding the Vally of Wind.  



Tesla City:​ Nicknamed the Sun shore City, Tesla is located west of the Resort Village. Tesla City is home to the electric Gym. Its leader Shankity is a mad genius who enjoys terrorizing his city with pranks but be wary, he is a foe to fear in battle. ​

Regulus City: Located at the peak of the northern most mountain is Regulus City. It is home to the Regulus Plateau and Regulus Castle, where Pokémon Trainers and Coordinators aspire to take on the Elite Four and triumph in the Grand Festival. This is the most advanced city in Sapio when talking about technology. Regulus City can only be reached after clearing Victory Road, which winds up the from the forest at the mountain's base up the side and finally ending at the peak.

 

Areas:

Circadian Temple: Sometimes referred to as the Nameless Cave, it is a deep cave located in the northeast corner of Twilli Town. The cave is home to a wide variety of high-level wild Pokémon. Only special Trainers given permission by the Westborder Elders may enter, due to the potency of the Pokémon in the cave. It is said that the cave is a location where the separation between the real world and the World of Nothing is weakest. The giant Stone tree is in located in the middle of the temple and due to this myth, many believe this cave to be where Ceris of the land lives.

 

Nocturna Woods: A forest that separates Dualpath City and Verdeglade City in the middle of Route 2 and Route 3 with both east and west entrances of Dualglade Woods open to the routes. The deep and sprawling woods is said to be a natural maze as many people get lost inside. The trees in the forest are so thick that little light gets in, and because of this the woods are abundant with wild Pokémon. Many Bug-type Pokémon make it their home, but there are rarer Pokémon here as well.

 

Machnimus Cave: A long series of caves and tunnels that wind around the inside of the mountain that were dug and populated by wild rock types. The upper entrance is on Route 11, north of Windtop City, and the lower entrance is on Route 10, near the eastern edge of Lakedge City. The passage is famous for connecting these two routes. Appropriately, this cave has ties with the ancient legendary pokemon. The myth claims once all three fragments are brought to the depths of Machnimus cave Cresstlia will become hole once more.

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Regulus Plateau: The Regulus Plateau serves as the capital for the Pokémon League in Sapio. It is the final destination for Pokémon Trainer competing in the Regulus Conference against the Elite Four. This is where the powerful Elite Four battle against the Trainers who have made it past the preliminary rounds in a final showdown of becoming a master Pokémon trainer, who may be challenged after defeating all eight Gym Leaders of Sapio.

 

Orbit Caverns: Orbit Caverns is a deep system of caves located in the center of Sapio, connecting the lower and upper lands of the region. Orbit Caverns is known for being one of the few places that wild electric types can be found and for its frequent meteor falls, the specific meteorites in this region fall and become Orbit Stones. Thus giving it the name Orbit Caverns, it is also known for being home to Pokémon fossils.

 

Pokémon Factory: The Pokémon Factory is a decrepit, burned-down factory building in Dualpath City. The factory itself has many difference floors with strange statues of Dysnomias all around, amongst the rubble and wreckage Professor Willow has found information about the old Factory head who is now the Colossus Gym leader.

 

Sierrane Shrine: The shrine is a seven-story tower located on Route 7 in Sapio. On all floors, the tower houses graves of deceased Pokémon. The higher floors are covered in fog, which raises the possibility of being attacked by wild Pokémon. Many grieving trainer visit the shrine to pay their respects. Also present within the tower are thrill seeking Trainer who will battle ghost Pokémon. An old couple that oversee the tower and reside on the top floor of the shrine are well versed with the legends of the ancient spirit of Sapio.

 

Lake Chunli: This relaxing lake is where the Lake Catching Challenge is held on Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Sunday. Whenever trainers want to take a break from battling, they come here to have some fun. The up-tempo Pokéathlon Dome is located in the center of the lake, where Pokémon will work up a sweat with their trainer.

 

Sapio Ruins: The Sapio Ruins are located in the upper Sapio land just on the outskirts of Moderna and Amalgam City. The ruins are filled with mysterious carving depicting four ancient beasts. Several scientists in the area are constantly listening and studying the ruins to discover more about them. They say it is tied with the ancient myths surrounding the legendary pokemon, Darkrai.

 

Vally of Wind: A ruin guarded by the Umber Tribe It is said to be home to the legendary pokemon Erises.

 

Cavern Entrance:Granting entrance to Deep Cave, The Cavern Entrance is home to a few flying species and ground species. Near the Entrance is a Pokemon Center which can be flown too. The entrance leads to Floor Zero and Route 19.

Moderna Game Corner: A casino located in the southeastern part of Moderna City, it contains several games inside including slot machines, card games, and roulettes. A Coin Case is necessary for a person to enter the Game Corner, winning at these will award the person with coins he or she can exchange for prizes at the Prize Corner next door, including rare Pokemon as well as rare TMs and hold items. Oddly enough, the Prize corner was taken over by NeoGen. Not the Game Corner, but the Prize Corner.

 

Safari Zone: A special Pokémon preserve where Trainer can enter to capture certain types of Pokémon. For a small fee a trainer will receive 20 Safari Balls; with a large area to cover, trainer must plan out their destination so as to arrive in time to capture all the Pokémon they want.

 

Atlanta Island: The large lonely island off the south-eastern cost of Sapio is full with mystery and myth, but the true wonder to this island is the series of caves underneath the island. The caves beneath the island are full of twists and turns and have separate floors. The island itself was said to be the empty shell of Cresslia.

NeoGen Corporation: A company that is a leading manufacturer of many tools, they are also in charge of the PokéMart in Sapio and own several other companies. It is this company that develops the most commercially used Pokéballs in Sapio, constantly looking for ways to improve upon them. NeoGen is also known to produce several other Pokémon-related items, including TMs and supplying PokéMart within their territory. Its president is a loving, aging man who is also the mayor of Duskent City.

 

Sol Pillar: An area just next to the Circadian Temple, it is one of the four "Mysteries of Sapio” along with the Ruins, Atlanta Island and Machnimus Cave. Once you enter the entrance into the mountain cave, you see a maze-like cave filled with dense fog which is home to the many myths surrounding Solarus.

 

Pokéathlon Dome: In the center of Lake Chunli, where the Pokéathlon is held. Inside are many different Olympic style fields, handled similarly to Pokémon Contests many trainers aim for the gold medals here.

 

Moderna Battle Tower: A large tower set up specifically for Pokémon battles, trainer must register their Pokémon on the first floor and climb up the floors in a number of battles. Rules can be changed within the tower, such as fighting in double battles against other trainers. Trainers sometimes battle for bragging rights, but they are often rewarded with rare items or points that can be used to buy rare items as well. Most battles are often televised within the Moderna community.

 

Regulus Castle: The Regulus Castle is a large building located in Regulus City. It is difficult to miss with its large size and giant decorative ribbon over the doorway. A coordinator must have at least 5 ribbons spread among their current Pokémon to gain access to the tournament held in this castle. Another notable thing about the castle is that they offer incredibly expensive ribbons, which act mostly as signs of status rather than merit.

 

Victory Road: A tunnel situated on Route 23. It earned its name because it must be traveled by all trainers in the Preliminary rounds of the Regulus Conference aiming for the top. Its other end opens up in Regulus City, only trainers with eight Sapio Gym Badges are allowed to enter it.



Rivals and Trainers:

Rocket: The former Champion of the Sapio league now retired travels the region in search of the three fragment pieces in order to make Cresselia hole once more. Along his travels Erik is known to help mentor trainers who begin their travels.

 

Hang: Up coming Trainer who placed 4th in the last Regulus Conference. Trainer Hang Battling style has gain him respect from many fans and is favorite to win in the upcoming  Regulus Conference.

 

Ceyro:  A trainer from Newshore town who has never lost a match. Style has been your rival for a few years and has started on his adventure one year before you. Now he is registered in the Regulus Conference.

 

Haunt: Brother to the current champion Trainer Haunt is a talented pokemon Breeder who yearns to follow in his brothers footsteps and become the new champion of the Sapio Region.

 

Gator:Former Leader of the Steam Punk Gang in Ignis City Vui battling skills rival those of Gym Leader Flames. He has now set off on his quest to become more powerful and has traveled to Circadian Temple to train and hone his skills.

 

Dragon: From SnowPike city Z is a new trainer who share strong ties with nature and ice type pokemon. He has just recently, like you, started on his adventure to collect eight badges.

 

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Thanos:

 

Angel: A top Pokemon Breeder from the Johto region, Pokemon Breeder Angel's dreams are to learn all about every breed of pokemon and to reach her dreams she has decided to travel the Sapio region.

 

Bandito: The former Gym Leader of Hilldale Town Johnny now is the owner of the Safari Zone located in Resort Village and helps mentor trainers who come to catch wild and exotic pokemon.

 

Nectar: Best friend to Gym Leader Death in Tesla City. Trainer Nectar has miraculously gained eight badges in record time of two days.

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Elite Four And Champion: 

Elite Four S.C: The first Elite four you need to face, S.C was once the Leader of the Kamp Town Fighting Dojo, with his skills as a fighting type trainer he quickly progressed in to the rank of elite. 

Elite Four Hawk: 

Elite Four Mitsaki: Second Elite four you will face, Elite four Dusk power is unrivaled and is rumored to be the strongest among the elites. She only took the rank of elite in hopes gaining a worthy battle do you think you can give her one challenger?

Elite Four Frozen: The Newest member of the Elite four and the fourth you will battle, Elite four Knight was once the head of the umber tribe.

Champion Thearus: The famous Chief Engineer Theasur is the third  elite you will face, He was once the Leader of Amalgam City's Steel type gym and with his vase experience and brilliance strategy so far none have defeated him