New Logora

The southernmost region in Zencalia, the New Logoran archipelago is made up of six large islands and quite a few smaller ones. Each of the islands is vastly different, from the lush Kronea to the wild and stormy Tilnen, and offers a wide range of experiences and Pokémon to the traveling trainer. A full complement of Zencalian Confederation League (ZCL) gyms is available for trainers to challenge, and New Logora has a thriving Pokémon contest scene as well. Those looking for less traditional Pokémon attractions can attend a wide range of special events and tournaments, or even go for a dive and explore the bottom of a bay in the unique Submarine Safari.

New Logora is perhaps best known for its interesting history, however. As early as twenty-five hundred years ago the region, then a single landmass called Logora, was home to the enigmatic Tanoby people. The Tanoby were responsible for building the many shrines, temples and other structures found throughout the islands, relics that still attract the attention of archaeologists, historians, tourists and the generally curious. There is still much more to learn about the Tanoby, including why they built what they did, why their alphabet bears such a striking similarity to the Unown, and why most of them left Logora in what has been called the "Tanoby Exodus". It is believed that the Tanoby eventually made it out of Zencalia and settled, at least for a while, in Johto, Sinnoh and the Sevii Islands (and possibly a few other locations yet to be uncovered), leaving the puzzling ruins and artifacts that baffle researchers there today... but why? Some think the Exodus may have been due to the seismic events that ended up breaking Logora down into several smaller islands, but what little evidence exists suggests that the Exodus began several years prior to those disasters. Even the Tanoby's remaining descendants, many still present in New Logora, know very little about their ancestors' world...

The Story So Far

New Logora is fairly quiet as most regions go these days—there are no evil teams threatening to snatch Pokémon away, the world is not in danger, the biggest thing going on is the start of a busy new trainers' season and the preparations for gubernatorial elections. Everything is peaceful, or as peaceful as modern life ever gets, anyway, and no one can complain because things could certainly be worse...

...but, according to some of the Tanoby, they could also be better. Long ago Logora was home to legendary Pokémon whose very presence granted the region bounty, prosperity and power. The legendaries have long since been lost to time after the events that led up to the Exodus, but a small group of remaining Tanoby mystics who call themselves the Revivalists are looking to return them to their former glory. There have been so few clues over the centuries, so much time and effort and research that seems to have amounted to nothing, but at long, long last they believe they've found something—the first hints at what might just be the key to restoring the legendary Pokémon to their rightful places.

They say they could use some help... are you interested?

1. Help Wanted
2. An Inevitable Discovery

The New Logoran Islands

There are quite a few islands that make up New Logora, supposedly the remnants of the former Logora landmass that broke apart in ancient times, but most of New Logora's inhabitants and traveling trainers congregate on the six largest islands in the archipelago.

Brol Island

Brol is the second-smallest of New Logora's populated islands. Life here is fairly quiet and moves along at a slow pace. Not much draws people here aside from the starter Pokémon distribution in Leddin Town or a brief sightseeing trip to Shrdlu Town's shrine.

Kronea Island

Seen from above, Kronea Island looks like a brilliant emerald against the blue of the ocean. The mild climate favors almost rampant plant growth, and much of the wildlife found here consists of Grass-type Pokémon. Kronea's inhabitants are careful not to encroach upon more of the unspoiled plains and forests than is necessary, taking special care to leave the mysterious Ambalchi Temple pristine.

Tilnen Island

Most people consider this large island a combination of two separate areas, Tilcho and Nendal, both of which are often cool and windy. Large flocks of Flying-types, fond of the stiff breezes rolling down from the mountains and in from the ocean, are a common sight in the skies over Tilcho; the ancient Acoatyl Tower in particular is a popular roost. The Fulgurok Mountains run the length of Tilnen, their peaks rising higher and higher as they go further south. When they reach Nendal they are often capped with gray storm clouds, bringing a great deal of rain, fog and even snow to the area. The near-constant inclement weather coming from the mountains prohibits most travelers from staying in the mountains long, but at least things become a bit more pleasant as they near Dia City.

Xybryle Island

Xybryle Island is split into two halves, both of which close like a pincer around the beautiful Xybryle Bay. Locals joke that there's more water in this part of the archipelago than there is land, and fishermen, sailors and fans of Water-type Pokémon in general are a common sight. The strange formations at the bottom of the bay are reputed to hold many secrets, and trainers with access to the right moves and equipment can explore them.

Krtuso Island

Krtuso Island is hot and dry, and not much grows there aside from particularly hardy plants. It is a literal hotbed of geothermal activity, especially in the badland area known as Jarovesu at its center. Mt. Etseln, Jarovesu's volcano, has been dormant for centuries, but it's still plenty warm enough for the tough, rugged Pokémon that call it home.

Adar Zilira

Adar Zilira is the smallest of New Logora's inhabited islands, but it is perhaps the most important as far as Pokémon trainers are concerned: it is the home of the Pokémon League, and it is where all roads to becoming the New Logoran Champion converge and end. The history books say that Adar Zilira was also an important place to the Tanoby, and the ruined city slowly crumbling away here has intrigued many a scholar or curious Tanoby descendant, but no significant discoveries have been made so far.