The Solastella Gazette’s offices are only a few miles away from the Legislative Assembly, and the reporters here are never far from the latest scoop. The news published here is completely IC, and if you like, you can even apply to be a reporter and write an article or two!

A treasure trove of information about Solastella, its people and its Pok?mon. Find out about everything from the climate to the gym leaders~

Deep in the heart of Miranda Island, which lies alone at the centre of the constellation of islands dotting the rich blue sea, is the Legislative Assembly building, where the esteemed of the region regularly meet to discuss matters of law and the court.

Access to all mods and above

Sub-boards: Café Miranda, Court of Miranda

The recruitment centre is where we accept applications to join the staff of Solastella - come along and apply and make the site even better than it is now! We always need mods, so there’s a good chance you’ll be accepted if you’re active, literate and generally not a meanie-bo-beanie.

Sub-board: Finished Applications

The Characters Hall on the Isle of New Beginnings is where all the creatives in Solastella come to create new characters to fill the stories they weave together. The Character Hall is also responsible for quality control, making sure that new characters are in-depth enough to do justice to their writers. There are a number of people in the Hall that will help you to improve your character where they feel it may be possible, as well as approve your character for use in Roleplay on Solastella.

Sub-board: Accepted Characters

Sadly, sometimes a new beginning involves getting a new mod for your thread. If you feel that things aren’t working out with your current mod, they are no longer able to mod for you or they have not replied for more than three days, you can post here asking for a new mod. We’re sorry things didn’t work out, but we hope you will be very happy with your new roleplaying partner.

Verda Bridge is the first ‘route’ of the Solastella Region. A brick bridge elevated to approximately 150 metres, its long flowing arches date back to classical times. Spanning the gap between Romulus and Remus Isles, it features a walkway for trainers underneath a motorway that primarily services vehicles travelling to and from the lab. The public walkway is filled with foliage and shrubbery - trees and vines snake around white brick pillars, making for a pleasant stroll on a sunny day - relatively expansive, this can sometimes feel more like a park than a bridge - not only does it offer great panoramas of the ocean, it is home to a wide variety of pokémon!

Menes City is the glittering jewel in the crown of Sphinx Island. Fiercely proud of its heritage, the city is filled with archaeological treasures, whilst juxtaposing them with gleaming skyscrapers. At night, the city really comes to life, filled with lights which illuminate the dark, empty desert. The city itself is built on the River Menes, and this has allowed it to flourish, promoting agriculture and trade with the rest of Solastella. Feel free to enjoy yourself in this city, but mind you don’t get sidetracked, the pleasures of the city have ensnared many before, and this is one honeypot you don’t want to get caught up in!

Sub-boards: Menes Gym, Menes Hall

Beware Marsmonte Forest, for it is more than your way that you might lose within it. The jungle is constantly drenched by torrential rains, which make it a breeding ground for Grass- and Bug-types. Though there are a few dirt paths through the forest, you’re largely on your own in this huge mess of vines and water. A few ruins lie in the centre of the forest, temples from an ancient civilisation, but thankfully it’s easy to work out which direction one should travel next - uphill. Eventually, the forest peters out, and the last stretch of this route is in fact a mountain path, only sparsely populated with trees, that leads to the large mountain city of Sierraville. From this pathway, it is easy to see stunning views of the forest, and from the sight of the tiny Marshtown in the distance, impress upon oneself the sheer scale of the journey one has taken through the forest...

Mount Protos is a teenage mountain with a temperament to match - violent and shuddering, it’s prone to unpredictable eruptions, though for the moment it appears to be dormant. The mountain is full of sheer crags and steaming sulphur pits - which worsen as you ascend towards the summit. Geysers burst from time to time, sending jets of steam into the air, but jets of steam are better than lava, right?

Lake Parsus sits glittering in the sunlight in the centre of Spice Islet. It’s clear, cool waters make it ideal as a fishing or vacation destination. You can either wander the coastline and the few houses that dot the edge of the lake or travel via a free row-boat out into the lake itself. The Pok?mon in the lake are relatively used to humans compared to some other, more wild, parts of Solastella, so they are generally friendly - mind you don’t find something worse hiding in the deep, though!

If you have a Pok?mon with Dive, you can access this underwater world, filled with gorgeous caves and a variety of Pok?mon. The sunlight reflects off the scales of gleaming fish and fills the world with wonder. Anything is possible here, but beware nightfall, for more dangerous predators stalk the reef then!

Hummingbird Reef may only be accessed once Hummingbird Lagoon has been completed

This sunken ship sits in the centre of Hummingbird Reef, having fallen long ago - though it is now mostly abandoned, having been reclaimed by nature, the claims that this pirate ship may once have been filled with gold frequently attract divers searching for something special. You need a Pok?mon with Dive to be able to survive down here, but who knows what you may find, if you look inside this bygone ship...

The S.S. Kain may only be accessed once Hummingbird Reef is completed

Far above the sea lays the Cryo Steppes. The gentle slopes of these hills fill most of the island, and could even be considered the centerpiece of Cyro Rock. They are always covered in deep snow, except for rare occasions in the summer when the warmth is enough to melt the snow and allow small, delicate flowers to bloom on the uncovered ground. This is often the view seen from the Cyro Cliffs. Though the peaks of the cliffs themselves fringe the vast fields, from the centre, they are often hard to see - perhaps that has more to do with the gentle snow than anything else though...

The caverns underneath the mountain of Acero Isle have a deep darkness that dims any light brought inside. There are paths through them, created by the long gone rivers that carved through the dusky blue stone. Echoes are common because of the large rooms that are found in the paths. It is rumored that precious metals can be found here, which has made them a prime spot for mining companies and simultaneously brought great wealth to Acero Isle. During earthquakes, the metals vibrate at a unique frequency, giving these caverns the sobriquet of the ‘Singing Caves’ - though if you’re in the middle of an earthquake, it’s not best to be a mile into a cavern complex!

These dojos are dotted around the islands of Solastella, and they’re the perfect place for trainers to meet up and battle other trainers. The exact building varies from island to island, but generally the room is a sparsely decorated hall filled with space and energy.