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Krystal points out where the flute generally is--but once she senses where it is, it won't be hard to find--so would Fiore like to find it?

 

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Yes--I'm working on building the expanded Kalos, using real mainland France as a guideline (not counting islands or overseas territories)

 

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The Map of Cielore (part 1) (updated as we reach a real XY location)

Spoiler: From Croquis (Vaniville Town) to Frescale (Dendemille Town)

Croquis (start)

Centbassin (named for its many ponds, and the famed Galifeu Tower, named for the gold Combusken figurine at the top. Lord Bourcier rules over the town.)--complete!

Deuxfleurs (named for the two sacred red and gold lotuses that protect the town. Lord Gaudin protects the town. He explains that the gold lotus is Serena, but is curious as to who the red lotus symbolizes. Serena then introduces Ash to Lord Gaudin--you guys will witness this)

Whiteview Hill (so named because one can see Mt. Frostview from the hill)

Lady's Cave (so named because a heroine hid in the cave while escaping the Galarians during a war long ago)

Eaubondance (a spa town famed for its springs and soap. Serena begins a soap haul here)

Andin (a city well known for being the home of a great sage)

Hautneige (a town nestled in between high mountains. Luckily, the road doesn't require travelers or caravans to climb any mountains. Lord Beaumont watches over the town.)

Bigrotte (named for the many gem mines in the caves around the town, which locals and visitors are encouraged to mine from)

Argenreve (a historic town with a thriving theater scene--adventure plays in the street are not uncommon, usually featuring the recurring villain Baron Rodin, or the character's female counterpart, Lady Rodine)

Granmagie (a town famous for its huge magical academy, and its grand theater. Serena's father Lucien often lectures here about the latest discoveries in the magical realm. It is also renowned for its Fletchling Festival)

The Green Route (a scenic road famous for its wildlife and greenery)

The Queen's Road (the main road to Illumis, which winds all over the country before reaching Illumis)

Tristeros (a town made famous in an iconic Cielorian novel)

Naturlame (a town made famous because of a connection to an iconic Cielorian story, and the sacred obelisk in the nearby forest)

Revefleur (known for the large garden where it is said a great thinker first wrote down his ideas)

Angeron (named for a legend where Diancie rescued three knights captured by Galarian forces during a war)

Gardoublie Tower (an abandoned watchtower that once overlooked a town)

Charmille (famous for its Beautifly museum and Beautifly gardens)

Cave of the Seven Mountains (a large underground dungeon; multiple diamonds are inside)

Floraison Falls (a waterfall with many flowers on the shore)

Fairy's Grotto (a cave where fairies are said to live--water fairies call this particular grotto home)

Ancienvie (a town where fossils have been found--no mage has yet attempted reviving them)

Deseleau (a town said to be sacred to an ancient water goddess--Misty stocks up on soap here)

Sacreroute (one of many starting points in Cielore to travel to the Sabian city of Sagrada, and its great temple of Arceus)

Troisvalle (so named because the town sits at the center of three valleys)

Argensol (named for the silver sun at the town's front gate--the sun is said to protect the town)

Nombroche (named for the stone bridge leading into the town, and the nearby quarry.)

Lavandpomme (named for its lavender, which is used for soap and honey, and its Leppa orchards. Serena stocks up on the locally made soap)

Cristalreine (named for the large slab of crystal overlooking the town. Many say the huge crystal was a gift from Diancie)

Violeruisse (famous for its naturally made soap, using water from nearby hot springs. Serena stocks up on soap here)

Mielépices (famous for its local honey and gingerbread)

Toiledor (named for the gold star hanging at the town's front gate. According to legend, the star was hung here by a knight as a promise he would deliver the town from a dragon)

Colintoilé (named for the hill outside of town, where the locals say is a good spot for stargazing.)

Argentière (named for the enchanted silver mine nearby)

Feuneige (named for the hot springs nestled in the mountains. Serena stocks up on soap here)

Lumivin (so named because of many sightings of Arceus here through the years. The locals say that many places in the town smell like vanilla because of Arceus appearing in the town--and the vanilla scent lingers long after He leaves)

Noirlame (named for a great hero who battled a dragon during the night, according to legend)

Aigleroche (named because of its location high in the mountains)

Marindin (named for its beautiful views of the sea, and many gardens)

Clairvert (named for its greenery, its beautiful shrine to Shaymin, and its theater festival)

Hill of Mastery (so named because you can see Yantre (Shalour City) from the top of the hill, even though Yantre (Shalour City) is far away)

Hill of Fire (named because it was sacred to an ancient god of fire)

Pardoux (named for its lavender festival, its soap making, and its huge Beautifly garden. Serena stocks up on soap here)

Mielpice (famous for its gingerbread and honey–the gingerbread is made all year, but is very popular on festival days and at Christmas. You guys can get some honey and gingerbread for the road and souvenirs)

Hilltop Keep (a ruined castle that sits on top of a hill. The group finds a diamond here)

Deuvières (named because it sits at the point two rivers converge)

Sablemiere (a coastal city famous for its beaches, its gardens, and its lighthouse)

Shrine of the Water Goddess (a shrine dedicated to Primarina)

Scènargent (a city famous for being the venue of the annual Royal Theater Festival)

Mercolline (a seaside town where it is said a famous storyteller visited, and collected a great many stories)

Rocky Keep (named because it was built on a cliff overlooking the valley below. It is preserved as a historic monument)

Floreve (named for its world famous perfume industry)

Doroeil (named for a heroic Kalosian spy who passed through the town while fleeing the Galarians during a war long ago)

Citrodin (named for its Nomel festival, its gardens, and its music festival)

Mondeval (a large city famous for its diverse population, and many many festivals)

Fleurciel (famous for its flower festival)

Seaside Diamond Shrine (one of many shrines sacred to Diancie)

Clochetour (named for its many bell towers, all of which are sacred to Diancie)

Millefeux (named for its three day candle festival in the summer)

Courange (named for its pogne, a type of crown shaped bread that is typically Oran flavored. You can get some pogne for the road)

Joilais (a large town famous for its grand noble homes, and a school where professional jesters are trained)

Quajoux (named for a famous story of four children named for jewels, their magical Ponyta, and their quest to slay a dragon. The story has been translated into English and Talien so far, although a Sabian translation is in progress)

Frescale (famous for its theater, and many puppetry troupes, including a dedicated puppetry theater. You guys will be seeing a puppet show while you're here)

Spoiler: From Frescale (Dendemille Town) to Oranroche (Ambrette Town)

The Crystal Cave (a cave with ancient paintings depicting Diancie and the Gathering of Diamonds)

Chaudade (named for its hot springs and waterfalls. Serena stocks up on soap here)

Granyena Tower (an old tower that has been reclaimed by wild Poochyena and Mightyena)

The Underground Lake (a freshwater lake that formed underground due to condensation over millions of years)

Cerisfleur (named for its grand Wakunese garden)

Troiscloche (named for the three majestic bell towers in the city square. It is said that they ring when a new tamer from the city sets out on their journey–the bell that rings corresponds to the starter they chose.)

Trinité (named for the three mountains surrounding the town. Local lore says that the mountains are Cobalion, Virizion, and Terrakion)

Cristalfleur (named for its glassworks, which has crafted many beautiful items for Queen Diantha)

Magikarp Lake (a lake famous for its Magikarp and Gyarados)

Nocturne Cafe (a historic cafe nearby a post station)

Conaisson (named for its grand library and its music festival–Ash, Misty, and Brock get gifted a Galarian tin whistle and a Western concert flute, a Western violin, and a guitar, respectively, by the enthusiastic townsfolk. You guys will witness this.)

Ancieau (said to be some of the oldest hot springs in Cielore. Serena stocks up on soap here)

Montlac (famous for its beautiful lake that overlooks the mountains. Swimming in the lake is said to bring good fortune.)

Renconnart (famous for being a gathering place for all who practice the arts)

Breuvoix (famous for its Festival of Singers)

Châteauxroute (a fortress town that has been immortalized in a popular board game played all around the fantastic Pokeworld)

Châtneu (named for its newly built castle)

Marrouge (named for its quarries of red and pink marble)

Forisseau (named for a ruined watchtower in a nearby forest–a diamond is inside)

Roucienne (notable for being a stop on the road to Sagrada, as well as fossils being found in the area)

Terrebon (named for its earth goddess statue and grand fountain in the square)

Santhedor (named for its sizable Wakunese population, and its majestic Wakunese temple)

Granaissance (named for its grand library, and many bookshops)

Great Fir Trail (a long walking trail that leads to a huge fir tree; known as the Great Fir)

Amifete (named for its great folklore festival, where performers from many different nations show off their native land’s traditional arts)

Miratrois (named for three great miracles that occurred long ago–the first Gathering of Diamonds is said to have been one of the miracles)

Piertas (named for the old tower that has been converted into an inn for travelers on their way to Sagrada)

Divinpont (named for the old bridge that is often crossed by pilgrims going to Sagrada)

Wattou (named for its Mareep herding culture, and Mareep festival)

Valdoyant (named because the town sits in a green valley)

Millefontaine (named because of the city’s literal thousand fountains. It is also famed for its thriving music, dance, and theater scene, and its grand library)

Anchemin (named because many ancient buildings and artifacts still stand in the city)

Touralier (named for the large tower in the city, where a garrison of the Royal Knights keep the peace in the area.)

Souteville (a large underground city)

Merclaire (a large city famous for being the birthplace of Cielore’s soap making tradition. It is also known for its cultural and food scenes, and its views of the sea. Serena ends up getting soap from every soap shop and soap factory in the city)

Cachemour (named for a famous romance story about two lovers who had to disguise themselves from their disapproving families. In the end, the two lovers reveal themselves, and both families, seeing how devoted the lovers are to each other, end their feud, and consent to the lovers’ marriage. The story has been immortalized in books, onstage, in paintings, and in song.)

Flechereve (so named because of a legendary hero that was said to have slain a tarrasque, among other adventures)

Nosferapti (so named because the local sanctuaire's bell tower is home to a massive Zubat colony.)

Painaud (famous for its baking festival. While bread and bread based treats from around the world are the star attractions, other sweet baked goods are also featured.)

Camrêve (famous for being the hometown of a Cielorian storyteller that wrote many long and epic tales)

Bouclépé (famous for a replica of the tapestry of Galaria's twin heroes--a gift from Galaria in medieval times.)

Cavamarin (a huge resort city famous for its Ponyta culture, and many other activities. Serena stocks up on soap while the others take everything in)

Traverseur (a resort town that overlooks the Azure Bay and Galaria. It is famed for its overlook, where you can see into Galaria on a clear day.)

Laitdoux (famed for its butter, cream, and caramels. Brock picks up some caramels for the group to try, and some butter and caramels to send home)

Chevalier Palace (so named for its collection of tapestries depicting Pokémon and fantastic creatures)

Feudansant (famous for its many dance companies and dance schools, as well as its theaters and museums.)

Troubadour Palace (a palace memorializing Cielore’s' long history of bardic culture)

Gardiroche (named for an ancient castle that once stood over the town. Where the castle stood is now a public park today, but it is agreed some of the castle's treasures may yet be found)

Trenteaux (a small spa town named for the thirty known springs beneath it--but there may be more)

Tradimond (famous for its world folklore festival.)

Rivambre (a beach resort not far from Oranroche.)

Perlebay (famous for its Clamperl beds.)

Cieleau (a resort town famous for its large beach.)

Oranroche (famous for its historic harbor and old town, as well as the Towers of Fire, Water, and Earth)

By no means exhaustive or complete!

 

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It goes both ways, but is mainly one of many points Cielorians can depart by road or by ship to the Grand Temple of Sagrada.

 

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The Map of Cielore (part 2) (updated as we reach a real XY location)

Spoiler: From Oranroche (Ambrette Town) to Floconeige (Snowbelle City)

Marinix (one of the largest resorts in Cielore. Serena stocks up on soap here while the others take in the sights)

Chantdivin (known for its musical library and research center, as well as many theaters (of both stage and screen), concert halls, museums and more. The city gets its name because the musical research center is housed inside what was once an abbey in medieval times)

Deuxjour (famous for its ultra marathon race, and lively music and sports scenes.)

Fleuroyal (famous for its historic castle and majestic gardens)

Espritcarte (famous for its stage magic museum, including a vast collection of playing cards used by magicians.)

Chevafleur (famous for its beautiful castle, which dates to medieval times, and the exquisite gardens.)

Toiléreve (famous for its majestic observatory--one of the biggest in Cielore. It is also famous for Cielorian shortbread cookies, which the group picks up as treats for the road and souvenirs)

Bijoli (named for the many jewelry shops and showrooms, as well as jewelsmithing workshops.)

Foretmarche (so named for its many walking trails)

Citronvert (named for the ancient Meli tree in the town)

Chevalipede (named for the many Ponyta stables and farms, as well as a Ponyta racing track)

Beaufraise (famous for its Rawst Berry festival and picturesque views.)

Louparsat (named for a local legend about a knight who killed a Mightyena with a blow of his sword to save his beloved.)

Sacrebois (named for its sacred forest and mountain viewing pavilion. The group meets Shaymin in the sacred forest.)

Veturouge (named for a great hero who was famed for his red tunic.)

Septcolline (named for the seven hills near the town, who are said to represent the colors of the rainbow.)

Chaudepain (famous for its baked good festival. You can pick up a lot of bread and other baked treats to send home)

Coursin (home to the famous Cielorian sweet mustard, or Coursin mustard, as well as a hotbed of arts and culture, including a grand food festival. The group tours the museums and some of the sanctuaires, samples the food, take in some live music, and pick up some Coursin mustard to send home)

Libresprit (named for the water nymph statue in the local park and the Meli trees that have been dated to over 500 years old.)

Kokiyas (a resort town named for its Shellder industry and pearl harvesting industries. Serena stocks up on soap here.)

Quatille (known for its traditional Galarian music and dance festival, since the town is in an area known for its Galarian population, and shares the same Celtic heritage they do.)

Mardiport (a harbor town famous for its diverse year round concerts by the harbor, among other attractions.)

Rocherose (a resort town surrounded by pink granite rocks. The group spends a day on the beach and exploring the rock formations. Serena stocks up on soap here.)

Tapissaire (famous for its historic tapestries and tapestry museum)

Vitrail (famed for its stained glass workshop)

Talenom (made famous for its many things to do, plus the iconic Cielorian play "Cyril de Talenom", which has a happier ending than its real world counterpart.)

Granderoute (so named because it was a major stop on the Grand Road to the Grand Temple of Arceus in the Sabia region--and pilgrims received pearls here to offer to Arceus)

Peintaire (famous for murals depicting the Legendaries in the local sanctuaire that date back to medieval times.)

Ancienrotte (famous for the caves in the nearby valley that is known as a World Heritage Site. While the original caves with the paintings are not open to the public, the town does have replicas in a local museum that visitors can safely view. The town is also known for its grand folklore festival in the summer.)

Floconeige (famous for its beautiful crystal inspired theater, and its grand music festival)

Spoiler: From Floconeige (Snowbelle City) to Yantre (Shalour City)

Working on it!

 

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The Map of Cielore (part 3) (updated as we reach a real XY location)

Spoiler: From Yantre (Shalour City) to Fort Vanitas (Camphrier Town)

Working on it!

Spoiler: From Fort Vanitas (Camphrier Town) to Relifac (Cyllage City)

Working on it!

 

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Interest, awe, curiosity--Brock is sharing culture from his native land in this scene.

 

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Yes, there will be a chance for you to get a diamond there--not every diamond you find will involve a quest

 

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We are on our way to our next stop.

 

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You can explore the town, if you like.