#lavender town
My copy of Pokemon Traveler arrived today! Everyone’s art look amazing and wow it was really fun to be part of this! My piece was Kanto’s Pokemon Tower. Pretty obvious, right? Thanks again for providing this amazing opportunity!
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OMG.
I haven’t written poetry in years. Let alone a fan poem.
But I was incredibly inspired by this picture on DA the other night and this just kept itching at me to write it.
So, here is is =3.
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The first symptoms are benign,
Rashes, itching, puffy red eyes,
Hay fever, you’d think,
Or allergies, maybe,
But that’s just the first few days.
Then come the chills,
The night sweats,
The dreams,
It makes sleeping hard,
Insomnia, you believe
But then a week’s passed,
And you start to hear them,
Their cries, their memories,
All from the tower, it seems,
They whisper and cry every day and every night
You see them next, when more days have gone,
Shadows in the corner,
Smiles in the mirror,
They’re everywhere and nowhere
Everywhere, everywhere
It gets worse,
So much worse,
Soon they begin to touch you,
Hypnotize, lead you places
You remember none of it until it’s too late
The next day, you don’t wake,
Healthy and young,
Passed in your sleep, they said,
No cause,
If only they knew, the curse of the town.
Eight Mind-Blowing Facts about Pokemon!
Pokemon is a series which is widely known throughout the whole world. I believe that there is no child that would not recognize this name. From game fans to the anime lovers, Pokemon represents a valuable part of their childhood and as such, we mostly believe that we know all about this series there is to know. But, these following facts will definitely prove you wrong. Go through this list and discover a new dimension to this shows which you have not experienced before.
1. Poliwag’s swirls actually resemble a real-life tadpole’s intestines.
Tadpoles are young amphibians that usually live in the water, though a few tadpoles are semi-terrestrial and terrestrial. During the tadpole stage of the amphibian life cycle, most respire by means of autonomous external or internal gills. They do not usually have arms or legs until the transition to adulthood, and typically have a large, flattened tail with which they swim by lateral undulation, similar to most fish. During the final stages of external metamorphosis, the tadpole’s mouth changes from a small, enclosed mouth at the front of the head to a large mouth the same width as the head. The intestines shorten to accommodate the new diet.
2. Every Spinda has a unique pattern of spots; there are over 4 billion combinations in-game.
Spinda first appeared in the episode „Going for a Spinda“. In that episode, Ash and the rest had to help a girl named Claire find a Spinda with a heart-shaped spot on its forehead. After it was introduced, this pokemon was positively accepted by the audience, even more in the game. While it is fun trying to capture all of the different pokemon, imagine having to catch 4 billion Spinda just because each of them has a unique pattern of spots. Good luck to the game fanatics who want to pursue this goal.
3. The names for each of the three legendary birds ends in Spanish: ArticUNO, ZapDOS and MolTRES.
It may seem really absurd as a mind-blowing fact, but admit it, most of you have not noticed this while playing the game of watching the anime. Due to the fact that all of the tree pokemon are legendary pokemon, it is understandable that their names have this pattern, marking the 3 maybe most important pokemon at that time. Also, this is not the only case where such a pattern was used, but I will not reveal thw other pokemon. It’s up to you to find them yourself.
4. Gengar is a Shadow type Pokemon and this “shadow” may be related to how similar it looks to Clefable
Due to the many similarities, fans have come with a theory that Gengar is actually the shadow form of Clefable. Here are some of the statements which support this theory: Gengar and Clefable have, through trademarking and beta art, been proven to have been some of the earliest pokemon made. Coincidentally, they are also some of the first pokemon when you list the original 151 by index number, with Gengar appearing shortly after Clefable. Also, Clefairy was originally going to be the mascot of Pokemon (instead of Pikachu), so it was going to be a pretty important pokemon. Gengar is known as the “Shadow Pokemon”, but what exactly is it a shadow of? If you take a look at a Clefable, and at Gengar, you will notice that their body shapes are almost exactly alike, with the only major difference being that Clefable has a curl for its hair and tail, while Gengar has spikes. However, the shadow of an upright spiral like Clefable’s tail would only be a line, or a spike. One of them is normal-type, and the other has ghost-type. Due to their immunities, neither of them could hit the other with STAB attacks, since they’d just be immune to each other. Have you ever tried to hit your shadow?
5. It’s rumored that the music in the Pokemon Tower in Lavender Town prompted young people around the world to become suicidal.
Though many rumors were present at that time about the music in Lavander Town to affect the children and make them suicidal, none of it was proven thus far. While many claim that they could hear a certain pattern of noise implantated in that music, others negated it. But, despite the fact that it wasn’t proven, the music for that town was changed to prevent further comlications.
6. Yamask Pokemon actually contain the souls of humans who lived long ago; the faces they carry are said to be those humans’ actual faces and cry when reminiscing of memories.
Yamask is a shadow-like Pokémon holding a mask that has a face from its time as a human. A Yamask appeared before Team Rocket in „Battling For The Love of Bug-Types!“ where James proceeded to catch it. Another one also appeared in „A Night in the Nacrene City Museum!“, where it was causing havoc in the Nacrene City Museum because its mask had been put on display after it accidentally dropped it while sleeping. In Pokemon Black the entry states this: “ Each of them carries a mask that used to be a face when it was a human. sometimes they look at it and cry.” This pokemon does not want to be a pokemon and wants to go back to its orginal life. When it looks at his/her face it cries. This is a very dark story to be in Pokemon.
7. The first Kadabra was actually a boy with psychic abilities who awoke one morning transformed.
In the Pokemon entries for Emerald you can find the information that it is rumored that a boy with psychic abilities suddenly transformed into Kadabra while he was assisting research into extrasensory powers and in FireRed that a boy with extrasensory powers awoke in bed transformed into Kadabra one morning. This opens up new questions about how the other Kadabras came to be and how in the world can someone transform into a pokemon out of the blue.
8. It’s rumored that Mew and Ditto are nearly one and the same, but that Ditto is a failed version of Mew. They both weigh 8.8 lbs, know Transform naturally, are pink but blue when shiny, and can learn every move – if only temporarily for Ditto.
Mew is the ancestor to every known Pokemon, containing information on every other Pokemon in its cell structure, so it has the ability to use all technical and hidden machines. A group of scientists dreamed of creating the world’s greatest Pokemon. Their plan was to clone Mew and amplify the creation’s powers, resuling in one the first artificial Pokemon, Mewtwo. This theory states that more than just Mewtwo was created; Ditto may be the result of failed attempts to create Mewtwo from the scientists. Most media in Pokemon will use occasionally use the word, “fetus”, an interesting choice, to describe Mew, as well as potray Mew as a fetus/embryo. Additionally, we also know that Mew is capable of asexual reproduction, a trait only one other Pokemon seems to have, Ditto, and there are many more. On Cinnabar Island, clues allude to this place for the site of experiments in the creation of Mewtwo, as well as countless test cloning. Coincidentally, Ditto is found everywhere on Cinnabar Island.
(Photo credit: @doodlecat)
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There’s one thing you can always count on in your travels across Kanto and Johto: Indigo will always be there to challenge you.
(Want to learn more? Check out the Memories of Kanto tag!)
You and Indigo grew up together in Lavender Town, and he’s always had something to prove. He’s been waiting years to have a Pokémon of his very own, and is now determined to take on the Indigo League!
Indigo is intensely focused on battle strategy, and will sometimes share tips and tricks with you, though always with a bit of a snide edge. After all, if you were a great trainer, like him, you’d already know this stuff!
However, not everyone is inclined to point out his attitude problem, since he does have the badges to back himself up! He’s always one step ahead of you in your gym challenge, and is a valuable ally on the occasions when you team up against Team Neo-Rocket.
The one challenge he struggles to master is defeating Champion Red. In fact, you meet Indigo out front of the indigo plateau. He defeated the elite four, but was unprepared to face the champion. He challenges you to a battle, and you can’t challenge the league for yourself until you have bested his fully-evolved starter (whichever one has type advantage over yours), Marowak, Haunter, Raichu, Fearow, and Dragonair.
Indigo does not take this defeat lightly, and insists on following you into Johto, where he can continue training and getting stronger. You will encounter Indigo a few times as you travel the Johto region, but the two of you will challenge each other less often. It will be more common to fight as a duo against Team Neo-Rocket in your efforts to keep them away from Johto’s legendaries. However, you will face Indigo again before taking on Johto’s Elite Four and Champion. This time, his team will consist of his starter, the highest evolution of the starter Pokémon that Associate Professor Gold entrusted him with (which, once again, has type advantage over yours), Dragonite, Gengar, Xatu, and Marowak.
Once you have defeated Johto’s champion, you will be able to find Indigo back in Lavender Town on weekends, where you can challenge him to a battle.
A noble, quiet town.
Welcome to Lavender Town, where your journey begins!
There aren’t too many residents in Lavender Town, but many travelers pass through to see the House of Memories, where Pokémon are laid to rest, or the radio tower. The tower broadcasts across the region with all the latest hits and hottest news, from exceptional Pokémon and trainers, mysterious thefts, and the Pokémon Professor’s annual trip around the region to encourage young trainers to explore Kanto. In fact, today she’ll be in Lavender Town!
You are one of two kids in town that are old enough to start their adventure. The other is Indigo.
You grew up together, and he is absolutely determined to be the region’s greatest trainer. He does share his name with the Kanto league, after all. Maybe he could even surpass the world-renowned champion! There’s no way he’ll be late to meet the professor, and he’s dragging you along with him. Your mom encourages you to be safe as you rush out of the house. Remember, don’t go into tall grass! You’ll have your own Pokémon to protect you soon enough, but until then it’s still not safe.
He predicts that the Professor will enter from the west side of town, coming from Saffron City. It is the region’s biggest, busiest city, after all. So, you wait (im)patiently at the edge of town, by a patch of tall grass. Indigo paces back and forth before declaring that the Professor is late! You can respond with either “It’s an outrage!” or, “She is?” Both of Indigo’s responses reveal that she is not, in fact, especially behind schedule: “A whole 63 seconds! Can you believe it?” or “…by 63 seconds. And maybe my watch is just fast. But still…”
Unable to wait any longer, Indigo proposes a plan: the Professor will definitely be impressed with you both if you’re brave enough to go into the tall grass without a Pokémon and meet her on Route 8 before she even reaches town! To prove his point, Indigo runs into the grass and encourages you to come with him. Whether you follow him or turn back toward town, you are interrupted.
???: “That’s not a great idea, kid. A good Pokémon trainer knows how to be patient.”
An adult walks over to you, and Indigo immediately recognizes her as Professor Leaf Orchid. Turns out, she recognizes you both as well. She explains that Saffron City’s exit onto Route 8 is currently blocked up, so she came from Vermillion City/down Route 12 instead. She takes you back into town and asks you if you’re ready to receive a partner Pokémon. Of course both you and Indigo are absolutely stoked, but since all the best trainers know how important patience is, Indigo suggests that you choose first.
Before Professor Orchid shows you the starter Pokémon, she wants to ask you a few questions.
When faced with a challenge do you face it with gusto, or step back and analyze?
On a day off, do you prefer to go somewhere fun or stay home and relax?
What’s most exciting to you about going on your Pokémon adventure? Challenging as many trainers as possible, or catching as many Pokémon as possible?
If you choose more of the first options, Professor Orchid says that, “You will be a powerful trainer.” If you choose more of the second options, she says that, “You will be a friend to Pokémon.” And, regardless, she gives you the choice between Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle. She also asks you if you want to nickname your starter once you have made your choice. Professor Orchid then turns to Indigo and asks him the same questions (though they are not repeated in text for the player’s convenience), and tells him that he will be a powerful trainer. Indigo will choose the starter with type advantage over yours, and insist that the two of you battle.
When the battle is over, Professor Orchid congratulates the winner and gives you both Pokédexes to catalogue the Pokémon you encounter in your travels. She also lets you know that she is headed for Cerulean city, and will be happy to help you out if you meet her on Route 10. But first, you should probably head back home before you head out into the Kanto wilderness.
When you get home your mom is excited to meet your new Pokémon and makes sure you’re prepared for your adventure with a fully healed Pokémon, running shoes, and a map of the region installed on your Pokédex. She also wonders if you’ll take on the gym challenge.
When you next leave your house, you run into Indigo who is still very, very excited. He points out that, now that you’re both trainers, the town’s Pokémon center will heal your Pokémon and the Poké-mart will sell you items! He also asks if you want to know more about either building. (You cannot use either building normally prior to receiving your starter. Once you have your starter Nurse Joy will heal your Pokémon as normal. The Poké-mart cashiers won’t sell you anything until you talk to the professor on route 10. If you do enter either building before then, the people behind the counter will greet you by name and ask if you’re excited to meet the professor, or, at the Poké-mart, if your mother sent you to buy something.) Indigo then says he won’t waste any time starting his gym challenge, and rushes off to the north of town and route 10.
When you reach the north edge of town and step onto route 10 you will be stopped by Professor Orchid. And you will end up heading north, as you are blocked from entering Saffron City from Route 8 (which also only has one patch of tall grass that is accessible without HM01 Cut) and there is a sleeping fisherman blocking the way onto Route 12. When she stops you, Professor Orchid asks if you know about the gym challenge and how to catch Pokémon. If requested, she will explain the gym system in detail and/or provide a tutorial on catching Pokémon. At the end of the conversation, whether or not you accept her help, she will give you 6 Pokéballs and wish you good luck against the eight gym leaders.
Now you’re fully prepared to begin your travels! Enter the caves on Route 10, and head for Cerulean City!
Guardian of Lavender Town Speedpaint- Pokémon Fan Art~
I’ve been practicing scenery. Added color to the black and white style I’ve been developing. …Oh, it’s transparent. Image free for personal use, enjoy!
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Pokémon Aesthetics|Lavender Town
“The Town Oozing With Nobleness”
