[b]Name:[/b] Tantalus Swain

[b]Pokemon:[/b] Xerneas

[b]Gender:[/b] Male

[b]Age:[/b] 23

[b]Hometown:[/b] Canalave City, Sinnoh Region

[b]Level:[/b] 37

[b]Ability:[/b] Fairy Aura

[b]Moves:[/b] Aurora Beam, Flash Cannon, Geomancy, Aromatherapy, Light Screen, Moonblast

[b]Legendary powers:[/b]  Being an Avatar representing life itself, Tantalus has the ability to restore others to health, be them pokemon, humans, or even other Avatars, purifying pokemon of the Power Plague, should they be stricken with it. Most anything an be fixed with enough time, although some things are beyond even the power he possesses. A secondary bonus of this power, is that Tantalus rarely needs to eat, as the power he possesses replaces nutrients gained when eating.  When using his power for a long time or in rapid succession, the result is bouts of weakness and fatigue, which he find extremely degrading. To recover, Tantalus is often forced take a large quantity of food, which is even [i]worse[/i] in his eyes. The effect is most notable when healing himself several times within a short period as he would never even dream of pushing his own limits as hard for anyone else.

[b]Held item:[/b] Life Orb

[b]Appearance:[/b]
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[b]Personality:[/b] A cruel and sadistic streak dominates Tantalus’ personality, although you wouldn’t know it at a glance. An outward facade covers the true intentions he holds deep in his heart, worn like a suit to further his own goals. Tantalus comes across as a friendly, energetic person, who heals people in need for an assuredly modest fee. When his mood is sullied by arrogance, ignorance, or anything else that pushes his buttons,  Tantalus will happily set aside his useful persona, revealing the contempt and casual cruelty underneath, not hesitating to level threats at anything he believes is ‘unworthy’ of life itself. He views himself as a custodian of the world, with the right to decide one way or the other who can and cannot live. Those he takes an extreme interest in will find themselves being pursued, with Tantalus attempting to recruit them into the fold of his scattered followers by whatever means necessary. 

[b]Backstory:[/b] Surrounded in luxuries of all description, Tantalus began life in an expansive manor in the affluent Canalave City alongside his parents. He lived with the best of everything, and acquired quite the taste for it. A god complex developed, deep within him. This was all well and good, until his family began to slip into debt. Within 6 months of enjoying boundless wealth, he found himself homeless, kicked out into the streets, his social status demoted to less that the rats in the sewers. The only living thing that would give him the time of day was his Mawile. Despite this setback, he swore that this wasn’t going to be the end, proclaiming himself the King of Dust. 6 Years past, and yet he was unable to escape the rut that had seized hold. Arceus eventually chose the now 20-year old Tantalus as a vessel for the great Xerneas, believing that given the power to rise from the dirt would set him on a new path.

How wrong was he?

After gaining the godly power of the legendary pokemon, Tantalus instantly began to recreate his old life, wandering the world to seek people worst hit by the plague, other epidemics, or natural disasters of any shape and form. He would go to where the people most needed him, and when there, would charge a ‘modest’ fee for his services. Continuing like this, Tantalus came to the conclusion that having money and wondrous treasures was not all that he desired. He craved reverence. The power of a god now lay within him, so why should he be treated as a mere [i]mortal[/i], no matter how high class. So he took to wandering once more, this time not seeking riches, but devotion, creating a fanatical cult in his own name. Healing people with deadly toxins just enough for them to feel better in exchange for them serving him, ensuring they were dependant on him. Making dark alley deals with the people others wouldn’t go near. Having people who relied on him. 
A cabal of people absolutely dedicated to him alone.

[i]That[/i] is what it means to be a god.

[b]Pokemon[/b]

[b]Nickname:[/b] Apate

[b]Species:[/b] Mawile

[b]Gender:[/b] Female

[b]Level:[/b] 35

[b]Ability:[/b] Intimidate

[b]Moves:[/b] Play Rough, Iron Head, Crunch, Taunt, Feint Attack, Fake Tears

[b]Held item:[/b] Muscle Band