Crossroads

The Crossroads is the default spawn point after completing a dungeon and the second area the player encounters after leaving Exbel Woods.

The Crossroads are located directly south of Grassroot Town, east of Tiny Grotto and Fruity Grotto, west of Pebble Cave, and north of Exbel Coast.

The Crossroads has changed drastically over time. Originally, they were set as a square with four paths leading out from it and a cliff in the northwest corner. The square was changed to a diamond shape fringed with bushes and an arc was added over the northern path. NPCs were also then added to the Crossroads.

NPCs

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Explorer's Bazaar
The Explorer's Bazaar is a bazaar slightly west of the center of the Crossroads, and it is where the player initially arrives after completing Exbel Woods.

The player is greeted by a Furret named Chip who gives a tour of the bazaar and the services that they will encounter later on, and a few items to start out with.
 * Chip: Oh, hello there, explorer! Welcome!
 * Chip: You must be a starting explorer! What might your name be?
 * Chip: Ah, [Player Name], huh? Has a nice ring to it! Now, [Player Name], allow me to show you some of the basic utilities you will come across during your adventures!
 * Chip: To start off, these rest beds are found all across. They fully restore your HP, PP, and cure you of any status conditions!
 * Laxo: Zzzzzz... Sleep... is gooood...
 * Chip: This here is Lickilicky! Whenever your items get sticky or grimy, you can visit him to clean them up!
 * Lickilicky: Ath your thervithe..! *Slobber*
 * Chip: To store your items, you can go to Kangaskhan. She runs her item storing business across multiple places!
 * Kangaskhan: Whenever you need your items stored, you can come to me or one of my statues!
 * Chip: This is Chimecho! Chimecho takes care of your teammates whenever they aren't adventuring with you.
 * Chimecho: Pleased to meet you, [Player Name]. Your friends will be safe with me, just talk to me or use one of my assemblies!
 * Joey: If you ever get tired of me, you could store me here. Or.. if you're a real meanie, you could also release me!
 * Chip: This is Xatu. Whenever you find a box during your adventures, Xatu can open it for a small fee!
 * Xatu: KWAH!
 * Chip: Here! I'll hand you a Deluxe Box and some Poke! You may take them to Xatu once I'm done.
 * Chip has given [Player Name] a Deluxe Box and 200 Poke!


 * Chip: Lastly, this here is the Mission Board. You don't have any missions yet, but they will appear once you start completing dungeons.
 * Chip: Missions will give you Explorer Points, which give you all sorts of benefits, such as increased bag space, storage and recruitment rate!
 * Chip: You will find all of these services in other places too, such as Grassroot Town, which is just north of here.
 * Chip: I hope I was able to teach you some basics, [Player Name]! If you're looking for more helpful tips, then don't be afraid to ask any of the guests here by talking to them using your "F" key!
 * Chip: Oh, and before I forget... Here's a couple of goodies to get you going!
 * Chip has given [Player Name] an Apple, a Leppa Berry and 10 Sticks!


 * Chip: Now then, I must go. Until we meet again!
 * [Player Name]: (Seems like a good idea to explore this place a little more...)


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Trivia

 * The Crossroads have existed since the beginning of PMU.
 * In PMU 6, the Crossroads contained a place called the PMUniversity, where the player could get some tips about the game.
 * Explorer's Bazaar was added in September of 2020.