Anthony Laurel
Criminal teams pose a grave threat to stability worldwide, but
their danger is especially great in the Hoenn Region of southern
Japan. Two rival criminal teams, Aqua and Magma, have
been locked in an internecine conflict for several months over
humanity’s relationship with the seas. Team Aqua violently
supports climate change and rising sea levels, as they will provide
more habitat for marine life, while Team Magma forcibly
supports increasing overall landmass to provide more space for
human use. While both groups employ traditional criminal
methods in pursuit of their goals, including intimidation and
theft of supplies and Monstrasinu, they also engage in esoteric
quests to awaken legendary Monstrasinu said to have powers
over land and sea. It is unclear if these quests will succeed, although
recent developments off the shore of the main Hoenn
island suggest that they may have made progress that will significantly
change the climate of much of the region, especially
the southern half.