Steam Gardens
| Steam Gardens | ||||||||||
 Iron Mountain, the central structure in Steam Gardens | ||||||||||
| Full name | Steam Gardens | |||||||||
| Greater location | Wooded Kingdom | |||||||||
| Inhabitants | Steam Gardeners, Uproots | |||||||||
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Steam Gardens is the world’s most advanced greenhouse[1] and greatest flower garden.[2] It is located in the Wooden Kingdom, surrounded by large mountain ranges.
Characteristics
Steam Gardens is enclosed in a climate-controlled dome, keeping the temperature at a steady average of 82°F (28°C). The warm and humid conditions are perfect for growing flowers and other greenery. Its local currency is nut-shaped
Besides its technological marvels, Steam Gardens is also famous for its flowers, in particular, the Soirée Bouquet, a giant bouquet that can only be grown on two parts of the Iron Mountain.
History
It is unknown who built Steam Gardens or when, but it is described as “ancient”.[3]
Super Mario Odyssey
Bowser came to Steam Gardens while on his worldwide trip to plan his wedding with Princess Peach. Here, he stole the kingdom's prized flowers and the Soirée Bouquet for use at the ceremony. After leaving, he left behind Sherms and Hammer Bros. to defend the area and Torkdrift to continue collecting flowers from the gardens. Some Steam Gardeners were also kidnapped to attend his wedding.
Mario and Cappy followed pursuit shortly after, arriving in the gardens on board The Odyssey. Here, they fought through Bowser's forces and made their way to the Sky Garden Tower, where they were confronted by Spewart from the Broodals, who were trying to stop them. After defeating the rabbit, Mario and Cappy made their way to the top of the Iron Mountain, where they found the Secret Flower Field. Inside it, they fought and destroyed Torkdrift, freeing Steam Gardens from Bowser's control.
Inhabitants
The Steam Gardeners call Steam Gardens home. They tend to the flowers and maintain the machinery. A couple of them run a Crazy Cap stall.
Uproots live in burrows around the Steam Gardens.
A T-Rex lives in the Deep Woods.
Notable Areas
Iron Mountain
Located at the center of Steam Gardens, the Iron Mountain is the tallest structure in the dome. It's an industrial-style building with rusting red girders and platforms covered in vines and it sits atop a large rock that juts out from the forest below. Among other functions. this structure features many areas dedicated to the Steam Gardeners, such as charging stations and resting quarters. A path to its summit named Iron Road snakes around the mountain and ends at the entrance to the Secret Flower Field.
Secret Flower Field
The Secret Flower Field is an underground garden accessed by dropping down a shaft at the summit of the Iron Mountain. It is one of the two places where the flowers for the Soirée Bouquet are grown. The room has a large cylindrical shape with a domed roof and a shaft at the center. The walls are made of the same industrial metal as the other areas and are also covered in vines.
Sky Garden Tower
Separated from the main Iron Mountain structure, the Sky Garden Tower is a tall tower standing high above the Deep Woods. It features a large circular beam structure surrounding the top, which contains a garden for the flowers used in the Soirée Bouquet. It is one of two places where said flowers are grown. To access and climb the Sky Garden Tower, temporary bridges made of flowers called Flower Roads are necessary.
Iron Cage
The Iron Cage is, small metal cage located on top of a tall pillar located in the middle of the Iron Mountain. It that can't be accessed through normal means. It is unknown what the exact purpose of the cage was or what was contained in it.
Deep Woods
The Deep Woods is a dense forest surrounding the Iron Mountain. It is covered with thick foliage that blocks most sunlight and is home to dangerous creatures, including a T-Rex. Visits to it are discouraged by the local Steam Gardeners. [4]
References
- ↑ "The world's most advanced greenhouse." —Brochure description
- ↑ "No one knows who built the giant machines dotting this land, but today the Steam Gardeners use them to maintain the greatest flower gardens in the world. The giant dome is climate-controlled and apparently self-sufficient, operating with no maintenance since ancient times." —Brochure description
- ↑ "Ancient Gardens Tended by Futuristic Machines" —Brochure description
- ↑ "The Steam Gardeners do not speak of it, but rumor has it they discourage visiting this place because of the danger posed by the giant creatures that call it home." —Brochure description
