Ecruteak is prominent for its two towers, the Burned Tower and the Tin Tower. Seven hundred years ago, the towers were built opposite each other to foster friendship and hope between Pokémon and people. In the west was the Brass Tower, which was said to awaken Pokémon, and in the east was Tin Tower, where Pokémon were said to rest. In addition, Brass Tower was the residence of an immense silver-colored Pokémon, Lugia, while the rainbow-colored Pokémon Ho-Oh resided at the Tin Tower. Around 150 years ago, a lightning bolt struck the Brass Tower, engulfing it in flames that raged for three days until a sudden downpour occurred. While Lugia escaped unharmed, the three Legendary Beasts that lived there, Entei, Suicune, and Raikou, perished. Ho-Oh returned and resurrected the Legendary Beasts and left them to guard the ruins of the newly named Burned Tower.