Schwald Island

"Trick or threat? I wouldn't know this place is cool! Ha Ha Ha!" - Vampira Specter

## History

Schwald has an interesting history, though not much was known before the appearance of the island. The island itself was packed with various ruins and history before the League and travelers arrived. One would note that the guardian of Schwald is a mystery and none have seen it yet. Characters like Vampira Specter, previously unknown in the world, suddenly appeared when Schwald appeared.

The ruins of Schwald seem to be very similar to the Stonehenge's of Galar, they are covered in old runes that resemble a bird, a humanoid shape, and several different version of the moon in different phases.

### The Schwald Guardian

The guardian of schwald is currently unknown, and to many that live on the island it is simply a folktale that spread rapidly across the island over the last year. Stories tell of a vengeful songstress who steals the life of those who wrong the dead, defile the ruins of the island, or do not show patronage to the enviroment.

The people of Schwald have learned how to ward off and appease the guardian however; once a month during the night of a full moon, the residents of Schwald will leave offerings such as candies, sweets, and/or fruits in front of their doors. During the dead of night it is said that the guardian enters town and takes these offerings away.

The town residents state that they see a large orange light and various tiny lights when they stay up too late to witness the guardian, though no one has noted what the guardian is. Those that stay out too late at night however, are whispered away never to return.

### The Sea King

Living around the sea of Schwald is a large Jellicent named The Sea King. The pokemon is a local myth and is said to be the cause of many shipwrecks around the island. It was first seen at a shipwreck and had attacked a party of trainers. The Sea King is said to be proud and violent.
The calling card of the Sea King is near it the signs of Red female frillish, which are seen as a omen and are called the Sea King’s Daughters or The Sea Princesses. A ship that encounter’s one of these frillish is doomed to sink or crash into the rocky outcroppings around the island of Schwald. However the sightings of these Frillish are very low. But those who do encounter them often go insane before the ship crashes, spouting nonsense about the Sea King
Sailor’s who travel to Schwald have several different names for the Pokemon such as the Kraken, The Ocean’s Tyrant, the Phantom King, Gravy Jones’ Pet.

## Geography

A dark, dreary forest island with tree branches thick enough to constantly block out the sun. Within the forest, dark types are extremely common, amongst other forest creatures. Sometimes there are rumors of ghost type Pokémon appearing within the Schwald Island.

Though it's dark atmosphere might suggest it lacks the nutrients for crops, the ground of Schwald Island is very rich with water and nutrients that allow crops to grow great on the island. However the ever-present shade on the island does pose an obstacle to those who grow crops and berries. The crops grown on this island are mostly gourds and other plants that require a lot of water.

Schwald is relatively populated and have very small towns consisting of a couple dozen individuals or more.

### Fiesta Town

The local hub of the island, Fiesta town is where Vampira Specter's Gym is located. The town is constantly festive with jack o' lanterns and lights hanging from buildings giving a constant feel for Halloween.

### Marigold Town, Town of Graves

Though only a few individuals live in this town, the town is consistent of a large cemetery. People and Pokémon visit the town to mourn the dead and a large number of empty graves can be found here. Those that are whisked away in Schwald have their tombstones here. Something to note would be the humongous tombstone, clearly aged and placed before the town was created. Various runes and an ancient language can be found on the tomb, though no one researches it due to respect for the dead and fear for the island's guardian.

### Cathe Shrine

A lone shrine away from the towns, Cathe Shrine is a local shrine where various shrine-maidens and spiritual Pokémon tend to gather. The shrine-maidens that live here are very knowledgeable about the occult as well as how the spiritual Pokémon act.

### Willamill Outpost

A small outpost for the pokemon league, there is a relative large amount of farmland on the island, ironically the light they use here are that of the glow of pokemon to harvest grain. A notable windmill is located here though mostly destroyed from the possible centuries it has existed.

### Umber Castle

The notable home of Team-Umber, they have found a castle set of ruins that they have started to repurpose for the team. An interesting thing to say the least, founded by Tommy Phaner the team seems to be growing!

## Weather

Schwald is constantly covered in overcast skies. Rain is a common occurrence on the island as well as fog.

On recent discovery the fog of Schwald is affected by spiritual objects like spell tags. It seems to have a close relation to the ghost-types on the island.

## Pokémon Inhabitants and Fauna

The primary Pokémon found on the island are Dark and Ghost types. There is a surprisingly large amount of grass Pokémon located here. The **Forests** consist of most of the island, while a certain area of **Woodlands** also take place. To note that are many **Rivers**, but the most impressive thing on the island are the **Ruins**.

Black Apricorns tend to be grown on the island and various vegetables.