Terralow Region

The Terralow Region is a region in the Pokémon world. Unlike the other regions in the Otherlands, Terralow is entirely subterranean, as the surface was destroyed by a rampaging Legendary Pokémon.

## Cities and Towns

### Edeo Town

A small town east of Stalacta City, Edeo Town is the home of the player and their rival. It is an agricultural town, growing much of the food for Stalacta City.

### Stalacta City

The largest city in Terralow, Stalacta City is also its capital. It is home to the Ruling Council of Terralow, and it also serves as the headquarters for the Wardens, a force dedicated to the protection of Terralow's inhabitants. The city also contains the only known entrance to the surface, the Bronze Gate, which leads to the Path of Ascension. Professor Foxfire runs his laboratory here as well, much to the chagrin of the citizens.

### Breakstone Town

A mining town south of Stalacta City, Breakstone Town is home to the Rock and Ground specialist Eben, who holds the Stone Key.

### Berylville

A beautiful town in a crystal cavern, Berylville is home to many wealthy citizens. The outskirts of the town are less glamorous, and the poorer citizens live in constant fear of Pokémon from the nearby Humming Labyrinth. The Bug specialist Ely lives in this city, but he has since gone missing, along with the Shell Key.

### Seismicore City

A city to the far southeast of Stalacta City, Seismicore is known for its impressively sturdy architecture. It has been carefully designed to withstand the earthquakes that plague the area. The lead architect of the city is Magna, an Electric specialist who also holds the Shift Key.

### Vulcan City

The southernmost city in Terralow, Vulcan City rests above a large magma chamber. The metals and ores found in this chamber are highly valuable, but retrieving them is dangerous work. Vulcan City is led by Marcus, a gruff but kind-hearted man who specializes in Fire types and holds the Scorch Key.

### Underrock

Underrock is unique in that it has declared itself as separate from the rest of Terralow, operating under its own rulership. Its citizens have refused to trust Pokémon since the Descent, and they are very hostile toward Pokémon trainers. The only citizen who works with Pokémon is Toshiko, a Fighting specialist and the keeper of the Sharp Key.

### Crypton

Crypton is a gloomy little town in the southeastern corner of Terralow. It was built in a cavern containing many fossils and bones. The inhabitants tend to be quiet and usually keep to themselves, leading some outsiders to believe they are under the influence of malevolent spirits. This town is home to the unexpectedly perky paleontologist and Ghost specialist Evie, who holds the Spirit Key.

### Tethys Town

Tethys Town lies on the banks of an underground river, which flows into Moondrift Lake to the west. It is mainly a fishing village, though it is also a popular tourist spot due to the bioluminescent algae that light up the shores of the lake. The beautiful dancer and Water specialist Yolanda makes her home here, where she protects the Swirl Key.

## Places of Interest

### Fungal Jungle

This dangerous area lies to the far east of Terralow. It is vast and mostly unexplored, as the wild Pokémon make it very difficult to traverse the forest. Instead of trees, the Fungal Jungle is home to enormous mushrooms, ferns, and moss. The only person known to inhabit the forest is Noland, the Grass and Poison specialist who holds the Spore Key.

#### Verdant Swamp

A region in the southeastern corner of the Fungal Jungle, the Verdant Swamp is strangely populated by trees and other plants commonly found on the surface. The reason for this is unknown, but some believe that a Legendary Pokémon is responsible.

### Humming Labyrinth

Another extremely dangerous area, the Humming Labyrinth is home to a myriad of Bug-type Pokémon. These Pokémon are known to occasionally venture out of the Labyrinth to attack the outer edges of Berylville. Some citizens worry that they may overwhelm the wealthier parts of town, but the Wardens assure them that everything is under control.

### Moondrift Lake

Moondrift Lake lies to the west of Tethys Town. It is a large, beautiful lake whose shores are illuminated by bioluminescent algae. Despite the algae, the water is known to be very fresh and healthy, and many believe it even has healing properties. A Legendary Pokémon is rumored to live near this lake, but very few people have seen it.

### Goonlin Camp

The Goonlin Camp is a large encampment located in the northeast. It is home to many Goonlin, Bersorker, and Trolossus. The camp was blocked off by a cave-in some time ago, but the Pokemon inside have somehow broken free, allowing them to harass travelers in the region.

### Deep Ruins

The Deep Ruins are a newly discovered area below Breakstone Town. The ruins were left behind by a mysterious ancient civilization who worshiped a powerful Legendary Pokémon.

## Premise

500 years ago, the people of Terralow lived on the surface. They had a sprawling, beautiful civilization. Disaster struck when a terrifying, colossal Pokémon arrived in the region, destroying much of the surface. The survivors of this disaster were forced to retreat underground, a journey which became known as the Descent. After everyone arrived underground, the Ruling Council of Terralow sealed away the entrance to the surface. Each councilor held one of the keys to this Bronze Gate, hoping that someday, they would be able to return to the surface. The survivors built Stalacta City, all the while attempting to survive their hostile new environment. The Wardens were established as a sort of police force, dedicated to protecting the Terralowans from dangerous forces.

The disaster on the surface caused many people to mistrust Pokémon, causing a lull in Pokémon training and partnership. Over time, this mistrust mostly dissipated, as the citizens of Terralow realized that they needed Pokémon to help them survive. Not everyone was willing to accept the return of Pokémon, however. Some of these people left the greater Terralow Region to form a new settlement in the caves, the town of Underrock.

Over the years, the keys to the Bronze Gate were passed down through the Councilors' families. Any hope of returning to the surface was forgotten as people adapted to their new lives, becoming relatively comfortable in their underground home.

That is, until now.

After receiving a vision from the Legendary Pokémon Lunusa, you learn that the terrifying Pokémon on the surface has weakened with time and may be defeated by a powerful Pokemon trainer. You venture from your home in Edeo Town to retrieve the eight keys needed to unlock the Bronze Gate. This is no easy feat, however, and danger lurks around every corner. Tremors and cave-ins plague the region, blocking your path. Vicious Pokémon attack travelers in the tunnels. Toxic spores drift through the air of the Fungal Jungle. Haughty aristocrats look down upon suffering citizens as the Humming Labyrinth stirs. The Wardens, once a seemingly benevolent and protective force, now seek to prevent your return to your true home. And, of course, there is the kaiju-sized Pokémon rampaging across the surface that must be defeated.

Welcome to Terralow. Your journey awaits.