Tatto

Tatto [Ta-toh] is a small region situated off the north-western coast of Johto. Its continued existence following The Divergence is what gave it the reputation as 'The Indelible Nation' - seemingly unable to be wiped off the map despite its lesser size.

Weather is typically on the colder and wetter side, with infrequent rainfall and gusts. More prolonged periods of sunshine arise for one to three months in the middle of the year.

Tatto's government works in cooperation with the Agrarian Seers to maintain the condition of the region's natural landscapes. The activities of Pokémon Trainers are restricted to urban and official Gym locations. However, this doesn't exclude the catching of wild Pokémon from most areas.

Land transport in Tatto is mainly by bus, railway, cycles and Pokémon. The region's main road is Route 1M, which runs the length of Tatto from east to west, and is primarily used by cargo vehicles. Ferries and planes also carry people to and from the region.

All Tattoan children have to attend three levels of school from the ages of 5 to 16. There they learn the basics of citizenship, history, reading, writing and arithmetic. From then on they are free to choose to learn further subjects, develop skills, take employment or even set out on the well-established task of Pokémon training. It is illegal for a child under 16 in Tatto to gain a Pokémon Trainer's License without their parents' consent.

The Tatto Expedition does not follow typical league conventions - Gym challenges require trainers to fulfil varying requirements to obtain medals in order to analyse and refine different skills, traits and synchronicity between a Trainer and their Pokémon. Instead of an Elite Four, the Expedition ends with an assessment by a member of the Elite Guard, a pair of Seers selected to test Expedition participants.

As well as Pokémon Training, other popular forms of entertainment in Tatto are baccer and golf.

Towns and Cities

1 - Prela Village: Nestled at the foot of Tatto's east mountain range, Prela Village was - in the past - best known for its Psychic type Pokémon Gym and busy ski slopes during the colder months. Following the Gym Leader's disappearance, visitors to Prela have dwindled. Professor Werty's laboratory is located here.

2 - Retton Port: The largest commercial port in Tatto. From here, travellers depart to other regions in the Pokémon World.

3 - Nashgri City: This city develops the generators that keep each location in Tatto supplied with electricity. Nashgri is famous for its electric pokémon lovers, two of them being Gym Leader Finlay Thomas and his younger brother Dai. Also the site of the Targology Laboratory, where research into new forms of energy is ongoing.

4 - Dustry Town: Known for its industrial parks and factories, Dustry is responsible for the mass production of a large variety of household goods. There exists very little in the way of a populace here - the only residential housing present is for factory workers, along with a small array of shops and other conveniences.

5 - Wichour Town: A place with quaint rural architecture, but an uncomfortable history. Large markets are held here twice weekly. The abandoned structure of the Astral Blade Tower is one of the town's most recognizable features. Also home to a Kakureiro teaching school.

6 - Pachna Town: A tourist hot spot not only for its unique step-like landscaping, but also its celestial connections. Hundreds of people flock to look at the Makkan Circle - an arrangement of large oval stones - every year, believing the location to be a landing area for Pokémon from space. Grass and earth type Pokémon are commonly found here assisting with cultivation and upkeep of the many gardens.

7 - Sarthest City: Sarthest is a curious, layered city with its pristine surface belying its somewhat dingy underbelly. In its more upbeat areas lie a prestigious university, sprawling parks, restaurants and various forms of entertainment, including one of the region's largest video game arcades,

8 - Edgeville: The city that never sleeps, Edgeville is a 24 hour non-stop party place with money on its mind. Visitors will find casinos, street stalls and bargain stores at every turn.

9 - Scale Falls: Situated on a plateau surrounded by water, Scale Falls boasts cultural prowess over the rest of Tatto and has been the origin point for the some of the region's most talented artists. Tatto's largest art gallery and oldest library can be found here. Visitors to Scale Falls pass over an extensive bridge known as "Champion's Walk", which features statues of trainers who have conquered tournaments worldwide.

10 - Mayni City:  Multi-regional hub of Tatto. Location of Tatto's main airport and registration office for the Tatto Expedition. Jackwell Park is an extensive recreation area that spans the perimeter of the city.

11 - Coalef Town: This mystical place is so named due to its links with Celebi, a pokemon known for its unusual, musical aura. Groups of Celeva are raised and trained here by local Seers, and the most skilled and responsible of them are chosen to evolve. Once a rural village, Coalef became a larger populace upon the construction of a hotel and stadium complex within its boundaries. The Coalef Compendium is hosted here quad-annually, while the remainder of the time it is used for concerts.

12 - Darkiff Town: Darkiff Town is a farming locale specialising in raising Mareep and Flaaffy. It is also known for its harbourside market, where merchants flock to sell their goods.

13 - Cormouth Port: The temperature of this peninsular is considerably chillier than the rest of Tatto, due to its bombardment from sea breezes on all sides. Ice types can be found living here. Particularly famous for the delectable Cormouth Pastry and unique-flavoured ice cream created from walrein milk.

14 - Firstep Village: Better known for its vast population of baby and young Pokémon. Many breeders live here, and over half of the region’s newborns originate from this village.

15 - Vexel City: Considered to be Tatto's equivalent of Hoenn's LaRousse City. Vexel City has a dedicated railway system, as well as a large conference hall where technology expos are frequently held. Budding Tattoan inventors travel here to show off their projects to interested entrepreneurs. The Vexel City Gym is a virtual projection, running on an array of independently powered generators. Another area of the city contains work sheds rented out by engineers.

16 - Ryme City: Location of Tatto's main media broadcast network. Ryme's strict anti-battling laws have driven the city's training scene underground, causing the practise to be frowned upon here more than other places. Signals from the PMI are blocked across the city, meaning all Pokémon living there roam out in the open. The nearby Ryme Wharf has a number of warehouses for commercial shipping.

17 - Cappucci Island: The population of this island has grown substantially over the last few years, the result of outsiders purchasing holiday and retirement homes there. A lake on the island is frequented by Milotic and Masquerain.

Other Locations

A - Prela Tunnel: This construction allows vehicles to pass from Prela Village to the rest of Tatto by cutting through the mountainside.

B - Nashgri Forest

C - Power Plant: A mineral-fuelled facility for south-east Tatto that was abandoned when an offshore windfarm was built. It has since become a nesting ground for wingulls and pelippers.

D - Cosma Point: Once a bustling cliffside town where humans and Pokémon worked closely together, a devastating fire rendered much of Cosma's buildings unusable. It remains off limits - ordered by its founder to be left untouched as a mark of respect, and a reminder of why the fire happened in the first place.

E - Kemnon Tower: Home to the Agrarian Seers of Tatto, Kemnon Tower contains a library of historical documents, accommodation, lecture rooms and a surrounding garden and field area for growing food. The Elite Guard tests visiting trainers who challenge them, and rewards those who are successful. A large crystal rests at the tower's peak.

F - Pokémon Comprehensive Laboratory: A scientific complex where Pokémon abilities are studied for any potential use in other applications.

G - Fine Park: A popular Tattoan theme park. Site of the region's biggest ferris wheel.