The Poï’z

I like to ride my bicycle...

Ziclou

If you’re looking for Ziclou, when he is not on the roads of Terra Aventura, he can be found in his den, cheering on the Tour de France cycling race! 

No matter the weather, no matter the landscape, Ziclou is always on the go. In fact, some say he knew how to pedal before learning to walk!   

   

Animals

Zahan

Zahan was thought to be a legendary creature for a very long time. Some even say that this mancub-like creature vanished into thin air.

According to Zarthus’s studies, traces of Zahan are said to have been found in Limousin. He is a small, wild yet sweet and harmless creature that cannot easily be seen. He digs underground galleries to hide there. He eats beechnuts, acorns, tubers and other roots he finds in the forest.

If you happen to come across Zahan, do not worry, he has little interest in human beings! He often hides deep in the woods, where he can be at one with the animal kingdom. If you keep quiet, you will surely see him!

   

Arts

Zart'

He has the spirit of a great artist and is a Picasso lover. He spends his days creating new masterpieces and criticizing other artist’s works. His extravagance and eccentricity make him a strange yet funny little creature. You can sometimes hear him using a sophisticated yet useless German accent that might remind you of a certain Karl. He is the master of Limousin arts Poï’z and can sometimes be heard arguing with Zabeth. When they get together, these 2 Poï’z are quite a team!

   

Waterside

Zéidon

He is probably the coolest, most laidback Poï’z. He is named after his godly ancestor and he comes from the Millevaches plateau. He can be found in each of Limousin’s bodies of water. He is much more « Peace & Love » than « Fast & Furious » and he’d do just about anything to avoid a conflict. He loves being found in his hiding places and being pinned on a t-shirt or a baseball cap, where he can watch the world from above.

   

History of commerce

Zéchopp

Zéchopp is a sly and clever salesman poï’z… whatever you need (or don’t need!), Zéchopp has it, and will sell it to you for a “bargain” price, (or so he says…)    

Tales and Legends

Zéllé

Once upon a time there was a mystic creature named Zellé. She was solitary and reserved. She had a trusty book of magic spells and an amulet and she enjoyed telling incredible and exciting tales. If you are looking for her, remember that she loves fountains (especially if they have healing powers!)

She is a healer and she masters the ancestor art of bonesetting. She knows all about Limousin’s sacred places and rituals that took place there. She will introduce you to the benefits of water springs, medicinal plants, a hobby she shares with Zarthus, who is an avid plant lover.

Converting yourself to Zéllé’s rituals will do you a world of good…

   

Oddities

Zinzin

His name is ZFL-452XB2030, but on his planet, everyone calls him “Zinzin” (which means “Nutcase” in French!). 

On board his spaceship, this visitor from another planet has a talent for finding everything strange and quirky in the universe !  

This summer, keep an eye on the Nouvelle-Aquitaine skies. You might see our friend flying by!

   

Here today, gone tomorrow

Zaméla

Zamela is a traveller and a rolling stone who is comfortable in every situation. She is never where you expect to see her. She is spontaneous and may seem shy, but she is actually quite cheeky and enjoys driving people mad. She can make herself invisible, which comes in handy when the Bad Poï’z are around.

   

Gallo-Roman

Zigomatix

Not only is Zigomatix the most impressive Poï’z, he is also the funniest ! He barely ever loses his cool and almost always has a smile on his face. He loves old stones, especially the ones in Chassenon.

   

Food

Zéfaim

A zest of laziness, a pinch or two of sun, a tablespoon of delicacy, a dash of amorousness and a hint of humour. Mix these ingredients and Zéfaim is what you get ! No artificial colours and no preservatives, guaranteed !

He loves making up his own recipes and truly enjoys feeding a crowd !

He sometimes gets a bit carried away so expect to taste flavours you’ve never come across before ! Zéfaim’s mission is for you to discover Limousin’s delicious specialties.

   

Geology

Zektonic

Zektonic is as bright as his headlamp and a charmer! Zek, as he is often referred to, has granite-pink skin, a pearly-white smile and a sturdy build that all have the lady poï’z swooning. Much to their dismay, Zektonic only has eyes for his rock’z.

   

History and monuments

Zabeth

Zabeth is a history nut. Although she is aware that there is no sense living in the past, she has a lot of trouble adapting to the new generation and modern technology. The way she talks is a bit … old-fashioned but this does not bother her in the least. She is the queen of investigation, she knows everything there is to know about history, mainly because of her age (but beware : do not remind her of it !). She loves gossip, which does not stop her from being a great historian.

   

Island

Zohéé

Zohée is a fearless « Poï’z Vs. Wild » Poï’z ! Sleeping outdoors and eating insects are his favourite hobbies !

   

Literature

Zétoulu

Zétoulu is a bibliophile, but don’t be fooled by her « top of the class » looks. Zétoulu may be a bookworm, but is also a blockbuster barrel of fun !

She loves to narrate works of literature in her very own original manner ! She is on a first name basis with Romeo and Juliet, and she has even been spotted chatting with The Little Prince!

Ready ? Set ! Read !

   

Medieval

Zéroïk

One for all and all for one ! Zeroik speaks in a medieval manner. His coat of arms is made by Zouti and he is a knight in shining armor : just ask Zabeth! These 2 Poï’z friends have been by his side for centuries.

Despite being a loner, Zéroïk enjoys saving damsels in distress. He is always on the go, looking for new and exciting treasures.

   

Expert level

Zépapeur

He is THE fearless Poï’z. He says what he thinks, loves risky situations and has no limits. Hang on! He moves so fast that he’ll have your head spinning !

There is not a single challenge that Zépapeur would refuse to face. Extreme sports are what he likes best, so watch out Bad Poï'z! Zepapeur is about to give you a run for your money!

   

Night

Zenight

When all the little Poï’z have gone to bed, the night is still young for Zenight! She is a party animal and knows Limousin’s night spots like the back of her hand! She sometimes forgets that it’s difficult for geocachers to find their way around in the dark.

   

New technologies

Zaïtek

Dear internet users, you won’t necessarily understand Zaïtek. He is the result of a bug and a 404 error. His friends Ctrl, Alt and Del are never very far away. He is a sweet and discreet creature who only reveals himself if you decrypt his matrix.

One thing’s for sure, you’re better off luring him with a smartphone than with a simple GPS: he is equipped with an android coded operating system.

He is rather shy and never comes out in full daylight. He prefers staying plugged in, so you’ll never find him anywhere outside a tourist office.

   

Maritime heritage

Zisséo

Zisséo, is Terra Aventura’s ocean poï’z. He knows the seven sea’z like the back of his hand !

   

Pastoralisme

Zirrinzi

High up in the peaceful mountains, Zirrinzi is a « posey » sheperd.

He can't wait to meet you ! He's always eager to see new faces and despite his gruff appearance, Zirrinzi loves company !

No matter what time you show up to his sheper's hut, he always has plenty of goat's cheese and Izarra liqueur to share with guests !

Good luck !

   

Panoramas, Nature

Zarthus

Zarthus is an adventurer who loves the great outdoors, wilderness and Limousin’s hills and valleys. With his trusty hat and glasses, Zarthus braves each new challenge with flair and energy. Following his footsteps is pretty tough, but the reward is definitley worth it…

   

Prehistory

Zilex

Though she may be a cave Poï’z, Zilex definitely rocks ! She’s at the top of the food chain with his wooly rhinoceros poncho and her degree in Prehistory! She knows everything there is to know about the laws of evolution and natural selection.

   

Resistance

Zonelib

A rare and quiet Poï’z who knows everything there is to know about the Limousin WWII Resistance. He is difficult to find and only expert geocachers have ever laid eyes on him. Good luck!

   

Road trip

Ziraïder

The Limousin Road Trip Poï’z ! He loves old cars and never misses an occasion to go out on a ride on Limousin’s winding roads. «On The Road Again» for breathtaking landscapes!

   

Santiago de Compostela

Zacquet

Zacquet is an ancestral Poï’z who is always on his feet ! He knows Limousin like the back of his hand and is always on the lookout for surprises, new experiences and people to meet!

He is a devoted Santiago de Compostela fan. He is humble and discrete and he enjoys taking visitors to discover one of the world’s most famous pilgrimage routes…

   

Know-how

Zouti

Zouti, AKA the “know-how king” knows everything there is to know about hammers, scissors, porcelain kilns, weaving looms and windmills! He is the handiest Poï’z . There isn’t a tool he is not familiar with !

He is said to have helped the very first weavers to make their looms and to have shown stone cutters how to perfect their art.
When he has a little spare time, he invents things (and is much better at it than any of the other Poï’z!) : the walking-stick with a spring, the« Guillotine » door that doesn’t pinch your fingers (but that is a pain in the neck!), the anti-slipping patch for banana peels, etc.

   

Ecology

Zécolo

Just like his other Poï’z friends, Zécolo has a cache of his own.

Since respecting and preserving the environment are essential Terra Aventura values, the Wisemen Council offers a "Zecolo" Poïz to eco-friendly geocachers. All you have to do is pick up any litter you find during your quest and put it in a bin. Be sure to take a photo! Go to the nearest participating Tourist Office and show them your photo. You will be awarded a "Zecolo" badge! You can also find Zécolo in his cache, and take him home !

   

Sports

Zabdo

Ready, set, go ! Zabdo is an athletic Poï’z who is always on the run. He has run all the way around Limousin 747 times! He is nimble and quick, a true marathon man, who almost never gets tired! He eats his daily portion of 5 fruit and vegetables and plenty of dairy products, to keep fit!

He is the Poï’z’s personal trainer although he has given up on several of them! (Zouti, Zabeth and Zéfaim)

   

Street Art

Zegraff

Some believe he's actually Zart', with a graffiti artist mask on. Other say he's Zart's cousin from Charente... Family member or super hero… What do YOU think ?! Zegraff is Terra Aventura's fabulous Street Artist.When the sun goes down he puts on his mask and grabs a can of spray paint to give new life to the town's old walls. Zegraff is a Banksy fan, an accomplished artist and activist!

   

Forestry

Zouch'

This tree Poï’z is rather discrete but don’t judge a tree by its bark: she knows what she wants and she is barrels of fun.

   

Wine and spirits

Zalambic

Zalambic is a wine, and spirit’z expert ! He knows New Aquitaine’s vineyards by heart!

   

Bad Poi'z (Zekid)

Zekid

Leader of the Bad Poï’z gang, this escape artist hates being told he looks like "a nice guy".
His one goal in life: to invade all the caches and to rule over Tèrra Aventura !

Characteristics

Haughty, scheming, seductive, and diabolical… There aren’t enough words to describe this extremely persuasive Bad Poï’z. Don’t let his sly smile win you over : you’d get caught up in one of his disastrous conspiracies!

Trademark

ZeKid can be found lurking in the shadows (often your own !) just waiting for you to lead him to our Poï’z friends’ hiding places. Then he observes them from afar for quite a long time before slipping into their everyday life and taking control over their habitat.

His weak spot

He is perfectly incapable of solving a riddle on his own, which is why he relies on unsuspecting geocachers to lead him to the caches. However, once he has found a cache it doesn’t take him very long to take it over.

   

Bad Poi'z (Zarbi)

Zarbi

Some say he is the gang’s brain despite his many chaotic experiments gone wrong, which have altered his ability to memorize anything
This Bad Poï’’z is as unpredictable as he is ugly, and he will do everything he can to keep you from reaching your destination!

Characteristics

Mentally deranged, crazy but a great mathematician, nonetheless … Zarbi can be a pesky rascal, at least when he hasn’t forgotten that he is one of the « bad guys ».

Trademark

Geocachers dread his math problems and riddles : he is pitiless if you fail to find the correct answer ! But never fear, this will only slow you down a bit on your Tèrra aventura quest !

His weak spot

He has absolutely no memory and can’t even remember how he got involved in Zekid’s evil scheme in the first place !

   

Bad Poi'z (Zescro)

Zescro

Despite having the IQ of a goldfish, bright ideas occasionally pop into his mind.
He loves to dare people to do silly and useless things. Beware, his foolishness may make you lose the plot!

Characteristics

A liar and a cheater, blackmailer and a swindler… Zescro, has often been a problem for Terra Aventura’a Wisemen Council

Trademark

He tries to distract you by daring you to do ridiculous or stupid things.

His weak spot

His attempts to confuse you are extremely obvious, so he should not be much of a problem !

   

Z

Z

This mysterious mastermind poï’z has yet to be spotted, except by the Bad Poïz, of course ! Watch out for Z, and for the Bad Poï’z » while you visit New Aquitaine. You never know what evil business they are up to !Ruining plans and giving geocachers a hard time.