The Story of Kanto

The world in which humans and Pokemon live is complex. For as long as Pokemon have been around, very little is actually known about them. They appear to be intelligent, far more intelligent than the common beasts, bugs, birds, and fish that mankind has traditionally known and tamed. Pokemon, on the other hand, refuse to be tamed, and the majority of them either avoid humans altogether or attack them if encountered in the wild. Because of this tenuous relationship between humans and Pokemon, travel between towns is not only difficult but often dangerous, and most towns and cities as a result are incredibly secular and rarely see tourists or immigrants.

Sometimes, however, a few lucky people may forge a bond with a single Pokemon after a significant event draws them together; and some rare, gifted individuals (who typically become gym leaders) may even form a bond with several Pokemon to create a small and dedicated team.

The sleepy farming hamlet of Pallet Town is securely nestled in a lush green valley, where farmland is plentiful for anyone willing to dedicate the time and hard work to maintain it. The people tend to keep to themselves, quietly and humbly perfecting their talents at raising livestock, poultry, and high quality crops.

Then one day, a scientist breezed into town and set up his lab. His name was Professor Oak, and he proclaimed himself to be a Pokemon scientist. For a few years he studied the culture of Pallet Town and noticed that the Pokemon in the area were far more docile than in the other parts of Kanto. He theorized that there might be a connection between Pokemon and humans who respected and worked with nature. He decided to test this theory by calling on some of the villagers, asking if they would be willing to help him with his research to unlock the mysteries of Pokemon and, by extension, the rest of the country...maybe even the world!

Those who accepted the calling had a number of tasks set before them:

1. Complete the Pokedex and discover every type of Pokemon that lives in the Kanto region!
2. Earn the respect of wild Pokemon and make the routes safe for travel!
3. Respect and cultivate the land to send the best-tasting crops to every corner of the region!

Accepting his request allows each character to begin the game with the following:

* One level 5 starter Pokemon: Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle
* 500 credits
* 5 Poke Balls
* A standard Hoe, Watering Can, Sickle, and Axe
* 3 bags of Turnip seeds
* A Pokedex
* One acre of farmland. Includes eight fields for growing up to eight bags of seeds in each for a total of 64 seed-growing plots, a water pump, a shipping bin, and an old farm house. This rickety old house doesn't have much, just a bed and a nightstand, but you can expand your house and add more furniture later.

Ready? Then let's get started!