LIBERTY BURGER

Category: Restaurant / Grill

Owner: NPC

Location: Lower District, Slateport

Description: Are you looking for the BEST Unovan burgers in Hoenn? Look no further than LIBERTY BURGER! Also famous for their Castelian City sauce. What's in it? Who cares! They also serve hot dogs, hot wings, chili fries, and anything greasy and delicious you can imagine.

Relevant Links: Introduced as a throwaway location in Little Black Card #2.

THE COVE BISTRO

Category: Restauraunt
Owner: NPC
Location: Slateport Beach
Description: A luxury beachside eating spot famous for their seafood, ambiance, and $700 wagyu beef and lobster burger. Also has good drinks and a hibachi-style grill where you can watch the chef prepare your food. 
Relevant Links: Where Cyg and Elisa went in Little Black Card #1 ! 

FIORELLI FLORISTRY

Category: Flower shop.

Owner: Elisabeth Fiorelli

Location: Petalburg City/Petalburg Woods

Description: Elisabeth Fiorelli's little cottage between Petalburg City and Petalburg Woods doubles as her flower shop, where patrons can not only order flowers, but also perfumes, floral tea blends, and desserts. For the right Rocket patrons who are in-the-know, there is a slightly more toxic item secretly available in her basement. (Poison. It's poison.)

Relevant Links: Full details in the wanted ad!

DUVET RANCH

Category: Ranch
Owner: Thomas Benoit
Location: Verdanturf Town/Route 117
Description: A vast ranch owned by Thomas Benoit, where several Pokemon can be found, whether roaming the green pastures peacefully, or training themselves to become deadly fighters. Both crops and Pokemon products, such as Dratini's shed skins, are produced by the Ranch. Underneath the ranch is a vast network of underground tunnels leading to diverse biomes in order to allow certain Pokemon to live in the best conditions possible.

Duvet Ranch has been used to care for the sick and injured during times of crisis, and the aftermath of disasters. When not caring for the sick and injured, the many Audino living on Duvet Ranch are more than happy to mingle with guests, and display their boundless affection.
Relevant Links: Will add later

THE BLACKWING BAZAAR

Category: Underground market and live entertainment.
Owner: Isaac Merlo
Location: Changes regularly.
Description: An underground meeting hub that gathers in a random warehouse, abandoned building, or route every weekend. Here, the League-critical and underworld-curious can speak freely and air their grievances with no worry of League oversight. There are quite a few activities in this meeting hub. Grey market vendors deal in rarities, oddities, information, rumors, services, and promises. Underground performers put on performances, shows, and acts to entertain the masses. Games of chance, tests of strength, and dares lie on every corner to tempt onlookers. Right now, it's starting oh so small, but as more things to do show up and word of mouth spreads Isaac's hoping this bazaar becomes one of Hoenn's secret hot spots.
Relevant Links:Exhibit (Plot Page to follow?)

BLACKSTONE LABORATORY

Category: Science laboratory
Owner: Cillian Quinn
Location: Sootopolis City
Description: Formerly called Whitestone Laboratory in honor of Sootopolis' architectural style, locals took to calling it by its current moniker after Rocket seized the city and took over the space. Situated high on the cliffs and visible from most points of the city, the set of windowless white buildings continue deep underground. A CURIOUS LOGO can be seen on the side of the main building. There is a key card reader at every entrance. (Only members of the M.A.G.M.A division are guaranteed to have key cards; Rocket scientists may apply for access should they wish to utilize the space outside the project's scope.)
Relevant Links: THE M.A.G.M.A DIVISION

HOWLING AT THE MOON

Category: bar & restaurant[break]
Owner: Zev Harcourt[break]
Location: Slateport City Lower District[break]
Description: Established in 2020, Howling at the Moon is a two story Unovan-style loft bar and dining venue with a down-to-earth, industrial vibe. Enjoy locally famous cocktails, innovative microbrews, and a divine food menu featuring regional specialties. Live musicians play after 8pm Fridays through Sundays, and the bar hosts trivia night every Wednesday from 7-9pm. Happy hour is from 4-7pm Mondays through Fridays.[break]
Relevant Links: wanted ad

PRESCOTT INDUSTRIES

Category: business liaison, trade, and information
Owner: Summer Atreides
Location: Mauville City (current)
Description: On the surface, it stands as a normal type of liaison. Prescott Industries helps with representation of smaller businesses, incorporating trade between cities and outside of Hoenn, and exchange of information. However, below the surface, illegal trade such as black market Pokemon deals, drugs, and dangerous information can be exchanged for the right price... as well as potential hitmans and the like.
Relevant Links: more to be added soon

WYNDON CROSS PHARMACEUTICALS INC.

Category: pharmaceutical company
Owner: jayden cross [break] (under the name michail volkov, managed by the board of directors)
Location: galar region / hoenn hq in rustboro (new locations: mauville, dewford)
Description: a family-owned company that has dominated the big pharma industry in galar for over thirty years, it's management recently changed hands when the CEO suddenly passed. much of it's management is headed by an executive board of directors based in galar, and with the help of their new CEO, they have recently established an HQ in RUSTBORO CITY to establish it's hoenn branch. they focus mainly on human pharmacuticals, but also have a sector that works on pokemon drugs as well. though nothing has yet been confirmed, there are rumors that the company has ties to less than holy means, including trades with the black market, pokemon experimentation and money laundering.
Relevant Links:
- establishing hoenn branch
- investing in hoenn
- customer service

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF
NATURAL HISTORY

WHERE HISTORY COMES ALIVE!

CATEGORY: museum

OWNER: GIDEON GRAVES

LOCATION: slateport city (upper district)

DESCRIPTION: welcome to one of hoenn's premier museums! located in slateport city's upper district, the national museum of natural history is administered by the NEXUS INSTITUTE and directed by DR. GIDEON GRAVES. delve into the fascinating story of our planet, from its fiery beginnings through billions of years of transformation, and explore life on earth through exhibitions and activities, collection objects, and research that happens in the lab and in the field!

RELEVANT LINKS: business page

Abomason Snow Cones

Category: snow cone stand
Owner: operated by a singular NPC who had the shock of their lives when Lars bought the entire stand for the duration of the Hoenn ☆ Tournament some time ago and decided to keep the business afloat; owned by Laurence Anderson
Location: Slateport Beach
Description: A simple, nondescript stand that trundles around Slateport Beach selling snow cones—and ever since he’d acquired it, legitimate AQUA initiative merch featuring the saltiest Head Ranger alive!

(Just ask the stand owner for the merchandise category, pay for your purchase, and the delivery would be made as soon as possible. Word on the beach is that the ‘nendoroid’ is the most popular piece, because of the accompanying Articuno mini-figurine)
Lore: For the duration of said tournament, there was no other way to spin it—Lars needed a way to keep himself (and the patron deity who shares his headspace) calm throughout the hottest months of the year.

At that time, the Hoenn ☆ Tournament was happening, he happened to chance by this singular stand selling snow cones, and at the time (for an undisclosed sum) he’d bought the entire stand’s stock of snow cones for that day.

The stand owner wasn’t exactly expecting him to seek the stand out for each and every day that the event was running and buy out their entire stock every single day until the end of summer, therefore saving their business (and making said stand well-known in the process).

Due to this, he had struck a deal with the owner of the stand—that he’d purchase the snow cone stand, however the original owner would keep most of the profit—Lars is the main (and only) investor.

MAUVILLE RACING GROUNDS

Category: Sports Venue & Riding/Racing Academy
Owner: Josh Devlin
Location: Mauville City
Description: A sprawling facility located just outside Mauville City limits, its office building is located on the very northernmost street in the city proper, on the west side of town. While it receives public funding by virtue of also being Mauville City Gym, Josh has also registered it as an independent business to maintain its identity in the event he must step down as Gym Leader.

In addition to taking Gym challenges, Josh offers classes for people who want to learn to ride their Pokémon. He has a plethora of advice for riders of all skill levels: beginners, intermediates, experts, and even masters can learn from him. He also has courses for those looking to get into Pokémon racing, which focus more on drawing the maximum speed from a Pokémon, pacing a Pokémon for a race, and so forth. There is no better place in Hoenn to learn controlling a Pokémon mount, so saddle up, hold on, and don't yell! And remember: With great speed comes great responsibility.

The office is three stories tall; the bottom story is a lobby and waiting area for challengers and classes awaiting Josh to arrive. The middle story is a traditional gym (not a Pokémon one) that features a small cafeteria and lounge for trainers, students, and faculty to relax, though food is not served there. The third story features Josh's personal office, where he does much of the bookwork Gym Leaders are required to personally complete to maintain their Gyms. The Gym's interior decor features predominant electric yellows, sky blues, and storm purples and grays, with many artists' depictions of the legendary Pokémon Raikou scattered about its walls. The basement is the facility's data center, and access is restricted to the Gym Leader himself and his tech staff. The entire facility's interior seems to be a giant love letter to Raikou.

The back of the facility, surrounded by a tall fence to prevent all but the most adept Pokémon from jumping over it, is enormous and sprawling. It is divided into seven Sectors.

Main Sector: This Sector features all of Josh's battle facilities, as well as the SPLIT OVAL, the most basic race course on the entire grounds. A set of bleachers facing a scoreboard gives those who purchase season passes a place to view the Gym Leader's battles. The main battle court is a wide-open grass field that is three times the standard size of a typical battle court, giving Pokémon plenty of room to run, but little room to hide. Surrounding it is an ovaloid race course with a similarly-shaped channel on the outside for water Pokémon to use. While it is not used for Josh's Gym Challenges, it is regularly used by beginning students.

Sector 1: Located in the southeast corner of the grounds, this Sector is a sprawling grassland with a few hills, several of the facility's easiest Overland courses are here, though there is one noteworthy exception.

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Twist Road
Description: The easiest course Josh uses for his Gym Challenge, it only features one turn with a bend greater than 90 degrees, and has a mostly wide road for extra forgiveness. Though a bridge spans the river crossing for the first lap, it is retracted for the second and third laps, necessitating uses of QUICK ATTACK from slower Pokémon. The Aerial course has a mandatory inversion on the home stretch, making racers briefly fly upside down.
Difficulty: ★☆☆☆☆☆
Race types: Overland, Aerial

Surface Slide
Description: One of the tougher 2-star Overland courses, this features a tricky jump not far from the starting line to a narrow landing zone, some semi-blind curves, and two long left-turns that can be difficult to hold.
Difficulty: ★★☆☆☆☆
Race types: Overland

Screw Mound
Description: Shaped more like a banana than a screw, this course has mostly long, gentle curves, with exception of two hairpin turns on its north and south ends. They both feature very wide lanes, giving racers plenty of room to make slower turns if need be.
Difficulty: ★★☆☆☆☆
Race types: Overland, Aerial

Spiral
Description: The second most difficult land course on the Racing Grounds and the longest as well, its 3-lap record is nearly eight minutes. Spiral tests every skill imaginable: jumps, long turns, blind turns, sharp angles, difficult terrain... you name it, it's probably there. It is not a course for the faint of heart, reserved for challengers with many, many Badges.
Difficulty: ★★★★★★
Race types: Overland

Sector 2: Located in the east-central section of the grounds, this Sector is where most of the facility's Aquatic courses are, with a nearby river feeding the channels comprising the courses. Some parts of the courses even run through the river itself.

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Multiplex
Description: The location of the pilot race for Hoenn's Silph Cup, this course has a little of everything: jumps, 180-degree turns, rough terrain, and even a minefield of EGG BOMBS to avoid on the backstretch. Channels run along the entire outside of the Overland course to serve as the Aquatic course. The Aerial version of the course requires Pokémon to fly sideways for extended periods of time.
Difficulty: ★★★★☆☆
Race types: Overland, Aquatic, Aerial

Switchback
Description: This river course has a long straightaway to get Pokémon up to speed, but the rough waves and the winding curves on its second half will keep even the most well-handling water Pokémon on top of their game. A ramp near the end allows for a high-risk, high-reward shortcut to be taken.
Difficulty: ★★★☆☆☆
Race types: Aquatic

Ordeal
Description: A replica of the most treacherous course at Fortree Gym, this course is full of altitude changes, angled dives, wicked switchbacks, and inversions that challenge even seasoned racers. It is the second most difficult Aerial course at the facility. There is also an Aquatic adaptation.
Difficulty: ★★★★★☆
Race types: Aquatic, Aerial

Loop Cross
Description: A mostly straight course for speedy flying Pokémon, the first half of the course features a long, spiraling turn, two mandatory loop-de-loops, and a lengthy inversion.
Difficulty: ★★★☆☆☆
Race types: Aerial

Sector 3: Located in the northeast section of the grounds, this Sector is filled with mountainous and rugged terrain. Featuring at times odd terrain and elevation changes, many of Josh's Aerial-only courses are located back there. Sector 3 is also the location of the Gym's Operations Center, a building for stage managers and power operators.

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Dragon Slope
Description: The most difficult aerial course at the facility, its claim to fame is the sheer altitude differences it boasts, its titular obstacle spanning from the mountain's highest peak to its lowest valley. It is not uncommon for especially fast Pokémon to break the sound barrier with boost-powered dives here.
Difficulty: ★★★★★☆
Race types: Aerial

Multi Jump
Description: This rectangular mountain course features four 90-degree turns and eight jumps, many of which can be used to attempt to cut corners.
Difficulty: ★★★☆☆☆
Race types: Overland

Dangerous Steps
Description: While the blind curves of the tunneled section of this mountain course can be dangerous, this course's true peril comes from the rapid series of stepping leaps on the backstretch. Too much speed, and a Pokémon can sail over the next step and off the course entirely. While large safety nets are strung near the steps to catch Pokémon that fall, being eliminated from the race can sting more than the pain of an accident.
Difficulty: ★★★★☆☆
Race types: Overland

Lateral Shift
Description: The most unique course at the Racing Grounds, this design features lanes that open and close, requiring racers to shift back and forth as appropriate. Failure to do so will cause Pokémon to run or fly off the track and cause eliminations.
Difficulty: ★★★★☆☆
Race types: Overland, Aerial

Sector 4: Located in the northwest section of the grounds, this Sector is located in the foothills of Sector 3, and features often hilly, but not mountainous, terrain. Many of the more difficult Overland courses are located here.

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Wave Panic
Description: This course takes full advantage of the hilly nature of Sector 4's terrain. Not a single flat spot exists on this course outside of the home stretch, making Pokémon constantly battle uneven ground.
Difficulty: ★★★☆☆☆
Race types: Overland

Aero Dive
Description: This simple course, long but full of light turns and small jumps, is a favorite of incredibly speedy Pokémon due to an enormous leap on the backstretch. Pokémon take several seconds to reach the bottom from the top, and come out of it well above their normal top speeds. Maintaining control can be quite a challenge!
Difficulty: ★★★☆☆☆
Race types: Overland, Aerial

Undulation
Description: Recently rerated in difficulty after Josh Dragomir 's Gym Challenge, this course's mogul-like sections of terrain are extremely unpredictable to Pokémon. With daring jumps to cut corners also possible, no lead is safe here.
Difficulty: ★★★★☆☆
Race types: Overland

Serial Gaps
Description: One of the most feared Overland courses on the facility, this course's nearly constantly changing elevation and frequent jumps require intense concentration to navigate. There is even a short tunnel section with a small minefield of EGG BOMBS to dodge. One false move can lead to an early exit from the race.
Difficulty: ★★★★★☆
Race types: Overland

Sector 5: Located in the west-central section of the grounds, this Sector is home to the more challenging Aquatic courses, though there are Aerial ones, as well. This Sector features a myriad of wet environments, and the Overland courses her can be quite slick as a result.

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Drift Highway
Description: One of the easiest two-star courses on the property, it is often booked for practice because it is perfect for Pokémon to practice drifting turns. It would be a one-star course if it weren't for an out-of-place, narrow chicane that gives many racers fits and has ruined many a time trial.
Difficulty: ★★☆☆☆☆
Race types: Overland, Aquatic, Aerial

Intersection
Description: One lap on this triangle-shaped course feels like two, an enormous, undulating tube cutting through the backstretch. This tube must be flown around in a slalom pattern when racers arrive at the second half of the course.
Difficulty: ★★★★☆☆
Race types: Aerial

Double Branches
Description: This meandering river course has several forks that mirror one another, giving racers preference whether they handle left or right turns better. It is the longest Aquatic course on the properly, its three-lap record well over five minutes long.
Difficulty: ★★★★☆☆
Race types: Aquatic

Snake Waterway
Description: By far the most difficult aquatic course on the Racing Grounds, it is narrow and features mostly winding, nonstop turns. No two curves are the same, and even the few straightaways there are on the backstretch have their waters churned like a wave pool.
Difficulty: ★★★★★★
Race types: Aquatic

Sector 6: Located in the southwest section of the grounds, this Sector consists primarily of dry, wasteland-type terrain, and features some of the most difficult courses on the facility.

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Corkscrew
Description: This course is similar to Screw Mound in that it is defined by two hairpin turns, but this one has the added difficulty of a mandatory inversion in its straightaway halfway through the course, as well as a narrow backstretch that makes passing challenging.
Difficulty: ★★★☆☆☆
Race types: Aerial

Quick Turn
Description: By far the shortest course in terms of pure distance, its incredibly tight and rapid turns make it a favorite of Pokémon with wonderful grip.
Difficulty: ★★★★☆☆
Race types: Overland

Thunder Road
Description: Josh's favorite course on the property, this course features many wide, right angle turns in the shape of lightning bolts. He often reserves this course for days when thunderstorms are passing through the area, and loves bringing electric Pokémon here.
Difficulty: ★★★★★☆
Race types: Overland

Slim-Line Slits
Description: The most difficult race course in all of Hoenn. This track frequently splits into two halves so narrow that rubbing walls and terrain is almost an inevitability. There are also lane shifts much like in the Lateral Shift course, where running off the track and being disqualified is a real threat. Even surviving three laps around this course without being eliminated from the race is an accomplishment.
Difficulty: ★★★★★★ (flashing)
Race types: Overland

Relevant Links: Mauville City Gym - Currently hiring! If you are interested in a position, please DM me on Discord!