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'''Shamouti Island''' (Japanese: '''アーシア{{tt|島|とう}}''' ''Earthia Island'', ''Arshia Island'', and ''Asia Island'' are also seen) is located in the [[Orange Archipelago]]. As depicted in [[M02|the second movie]], Shamouti and its surrounding isles, '''Fire Island''', '''Ice Island''', and '''Lightning Island''', are connected to the balance of nature via the [[legendary Pokémon]] {{DL|Legendary birds (movie 2)|Moltres}}, {{DL|Legendary birds (movie 2)|Articuno}}, {{DL|Legendary birds (movie 2)|Zapdos}} and their mediator {{OBP|Lugia|movie 2}}.
'''Shamouti Island''' (Japanese: '''アーシア{{tt|島|とう}}''' ''Earthia Island''; ''Arshia Island''  and ''Asia Island'' are also seen) is located in the [[Orange Archipelago]]. As depicted in [[M02|the second movie]], Shamouti and its surrounding isles, '''Fire Island''', '''Ice Island''', and '''Lightning Island''', are connected to the balance of nature via the [[legendary Pokémon]] {{DL|Legendary birds (movie 2)|Moltres}}, {{DL|Legendary birds (movie 2)|Articuno}}, {{DL|Legendary birds (movie 2)|Zapdos}} and their mediator {{OBP|Lugia|movie 2}}.


Shamouti Island appears to be a cultural center for the Orange Archipelago because of its many island holidays. One such holiday is the annual Legend Festival. For centuries, the locals have performed a ceremony honoring the prophesied [[Ash Ketchum|Chosen One]] that would tame the [[Legendary birds|birds of legend]] should they release their might on the world. The locals dress up in traditional attire, apparently for historical purposes, but some in the younger generation attribute the preservation effort to the resulting tourism.
Shamouti Island appears to be a cultural center for the Orange Archipelago because of its many island holidays. One such holiday is the annual Legend Festival. For centuries, the locals have performed a ceremony honoring the prophesied [[Ash Ketchum|Chosen One]] that would tame the [[Legendary birds|birds of legend]] should they release their might on the world. The locals dress up in traditional attire, apparently for historical purposes, but some in the younger generation attribute the preservation effort to the resulting tourism.
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A large shrine is present on the southern cliffs of Shamouti, facing Fire, Ice, and Lightning Islands, and is where the "Chosen One" is supposed to place the three treasures. Stone structures are set up around the altar in which the treasures are placed, and {{wp|hibiscus}} flowers grow all around. A {{pkmn2|talking}} {{p|Slowking}} makes his residence here.
A large shrine is present on the southern cliffs of Shamouti, facing Fire, Ice, and Lightning Islands, and is where the "Chosen One" is supposed to place the three treasures. Stone structures are set up around the altar in which the treasures are placed, and {{wp|hibiscus}} flowers grow all around. A {{pkmn2|talking}} {{p|Slowking}} makes his residence here.


[[Image:Fire, Lightning and Ice Islands.png|thumb|left|300px|From left to right: Fire Island, Ice Island, and Lightning Island in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'']]
[[Filee:Fire, Lightning and Ice Islands.png|thumb|left|300px|From left to right: Fire Island, Ice Island, and Lightning Island in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'']]
===Fire Island===
===Fire Island===
Fire Island is the northeasternmost of the four islands that make up the immediate area, and is the home of the legendary {{DL|Legendary birds (movie 2)|Moltres}}. The glowing orb of Fire Island is located in a small altar that overlooks a volcanic crater.
Fire Island is the northeasternmost of the four islands that make up the immediate area, and is the home of the legendary {{DL|Legendary birds (movie 2)|Moltres}}. The glowing orb of Fire Island is located in a small altar that overlooks a volcanic crater.
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===Pokémon seen on Fire Island===
===Pokémon seen on Fire Island===
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===Pokémon seen on Ice Island===
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*Its English name comes from the {{wp|Jaffa orange|shamouti orange}}, also known as the jaffa orange, a sweet fruit that originates from {{wp|Jaffa}}, in {{wp|Israel}}. Its Japanese name may refer to Earth. During the production of the second movie, the tentative name was '''フォーポイント島''' ''Fourpoint Island''.
*Its English name comes from the {{wp|Jaffa orange|shamouti orange}}, also known as the jaffa orange, a sweet fruit that originates from {{wp|Jaffa}}, in {{wp|Israel}}. Its Japanese name may refer to Earth. During the production of the second movie, the tentative name was '''フォーポイント島''' ''Fourpoint Island''.
*In the Japanese version of the second movie, a tour guide mentions that Shamouti is located in the "{{tt|オレンジ諸島の海の果てよ|outskirts of the Orange Islands}}," but in the English dub she says it is in the center of the archipelago. A TV reporter in the English dub also mentions that the unusual weather activity is originating from "the north-central region of the Orange Islands". Onscreen, a digital map of the archipelago shows Shamouti to be isolated in a north-eastern region; however, later maps look completely different from the movie version and show Shamouti to be in the center. In addition to being located at the very center of the archipelago, it also lies within the same meridian as Mt. Silver, if one were to view the [[Orange Archipelago]] map.
*In the Japanese version of the second movie, a tour guide mentions that Shamouti is located in the "{{tt|オレンジ諸島の海の果てよ|outskirts of the Orange Islands}}," but in the English dub she says it is in the center of the archipelago. A TV reporter in the English dub also mentions that the unusual weather activity is originating from "the north-central region of the Orange Islands". Onscreen, a digital map of the archipelago shows Shamouti to be isolated in a north-eastern region; however, later maps look completely different from the movie version and show Shamouti to be in the center. In addition to being located at the very center of the archipelago, it also lies within the same meridian as Mt. Silver, if one were to view the [[Orange Archipelago]] map.
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Shamouti Island
アーシア島 Earthia Island
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Region Orange Archipelago
Anime debut The Power of One
Shamouti.png
Location of Shamouti Island in the Orange Archipelago

Shamouti Island (Japanese: アーシア Earthia Island; Arshia Island and Asia Island are also seen) is located in the Orange Archipelago. As depicted in the second movie, Shamouti and its surrounding isles, Fire Island, Ice Island, and Lightning Island, are connected to the balance of nature via the legendary Pokémon Moltres, Articuno, Zapdos and their mediator Lugia.

Shamouti Island appears to be a cultural center for the Orange Archipelago because of its many island holidays. One such holiday is the annual Legend Festival. For centuries, the locals have performed a ceremony honoring the prophesied Chosen One that would tame the birds of legend should they release their might on the world. The locals dress up in traditional attire, apparently for historical purposes, but some in the younger generation attribute the preservation effort to the resulting tourism.

According to Professor Oak, ancient writings from many different cultures name the area around this region as the source of all the waters of the world and perhaps life itself.

Places of interest

Shamouti Town at night

Town

The town is the centerpiece of Shamouti Island's annual festivities honoring the Chosen One who is supposed to bring harmony to the fighting legendary birds and help the beast of the sea quell their fighting. It is relatively modern, however, it retains its native traditions, with a totem pole at the town center. During the festival, a large bazaar is set up, where people can buy souvenirs for the occasion.

Festival house

The centerpoint of the festival is a large tiki hut, where a banquet is set up in honor of the Chosen One. Each year, a person is selected from the crowd to play the part of the Chosen One, journeying to Fire Island, Ice Island, and Lightning Island to retrieve the three treasures there. At the end, the festival maiden plays a song on her ocarina, and the festival ends for another year.

Shrine

A large shrine is present on the southern cliffs of Shamouti, facing Fire, Ice, and Lightning Islands, and is where the "Chosen One" is supposed to place the three treasures. Stone structures are set up around the altar in which the treasures are placed, and hibiscus flowers grow all around. A talking Slowking makes his residence here.

[[Filee:Fire, Lightning and Ice Islands.png|thumb|left|300px|From left to right: Fire Island, Ice Island, and Lightning Island in The Power of One]]

Fire Island

Fire Island is the northeasternmost of the four islands that make up the immediate area, and is the home of the legendary Moltres. The glowing orb of Fire Island is located in a small altar that overlooks a volcanic crater.

Lightning Island

The southwesternmost of the three elemental islands, Lightning Island is home to the legendary Zapdos, who roams the island. The glowing orb of Lighting Island was formerly located in an altar, however, this was destroyed by Lawrence III's ship when it crash landed.

Ice Island

The middle of the three elemental islands, Ice Island is the tallest of the three with a mountain stretching up far into the clouds. It is constantly covered in snow, despite being in such a tropical area. This is due to the presence of Articuno, who keeps the temperature low. Deep inside a cave, there is an altar, much like on the other two islands, holding the glowing orb of Ice Island.

Pokémon seen on Shamouti Island

Shamouti Island Butterfree.png
Butterfree
Shamouti Island Seel.png
Seel
Shamouti Island Shellder.png
Shellder
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Seaking
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Slowking
File:Lugia movie 2.png
Lugia

Pokémon seen on Fire Island

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Moltres

Pokémon seen on Ice Island

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Articuno

Pokémon seen on Lightning Island

File:Zapdos movie 2.png
Zapdos

Trivia

Map of the Orange Islands on Lawrence III's control panel. Shamouti Island's location is the highlighted square.
  • Its English name comes from the shamouti orange, also known as the jaffa orange, a sweet fruit that originates from Jaffa, in Israel. Its Japanese name may refer to Earth. During the production of the second movie, the tentative name was フォーポイント島 Fourpoint Island.
  • In the Japanese version of the second movie, a tour guide mentions that Shamouti is located in the "オレンジ諸島の海の果てよ," but in the English dub she says it is in the center of the archipelago. A TV reporter in the English dub also mentions that the unusual weather activity is originating from "the north-central region of the Orange Islands". Onscreen, a digital map of the archipelago shows Shamouti to be isolated in a north-eastern region; however, later maps look completely different from the movie version and show Shamouti to be in the center. In addition to being located at the very center of the archipelago, it also lies within the same meridian as Mt. Silver, if one were to view the Orange Archipelago map.


Orange Archipelago
Coral-Eye Badge.png Sea Ruby Badge.png Spike Shell Badge.png Jade Star Badge.png WinnerTrophy.png
Inhabited islands
AscorbiaButwalGoldenHamlinKinnowKumquatMandarin N.
Mandarin S.MikanMoroMurcottNavelPummeloShamouti
SunburstTangeloTarrocoTrovitaValencia
Deserted islands
CleopatraFairchildFireFukuhara No. 4
GrapefruitIceLightningPinkanRind
Unnamed islands
Unnamed island (EP092)Unnamed island (EP098)
Unnamed island (EP110)Unnamed island (PK04)
Settlements
TrovitopolisYambera
Landmarks
Ghost shipPalace of VictoryPokémon ShowboatPummelo Stadium


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