[center][h2]Introduction[/h2]
Hello, there. Welcome to the world of Pokémon. [url=https://safebooru.org//images/1918/2c4661ded5731150d0524c205ae4ba420bf6adbd.jpg?2000168]My[/url] name is Professor Cypress, the Pokémon Professor of the Cetare region.
I feel like you all probably know what Pokémon are at this point, so I think I'll skip that little lecture for the moment. No matter where you come from or what you want to do, though, your journeys are about to begin! 
So, let's get right to brass tacks. Do you mind if I could ask you a few questions?[/center]
[hider=Form][list][*][u]Name[/u]:
[*][u]Age[/u]:
[*][u]Appearance[/u]:
[*][u]Personality[/u]:
[*][u]History[/u]:
[*][u]Party[/u]:
[*][u]Inventory[/u]:
[*][u]Other[/u]:[/list]
(Use this as a template for your Pokémon!)

[list][*][u]Pokemon[/u]:
[*][u]Nickname[/u]:
[*][u]Personality[/u]:
[*][u]Ability[/u]:
[*][u]Moves[/u]:
[*][u]Other[/u]:[/list][/hider][center]

Thanks. So, from here on out, your adventure awaits! I wonder what sort of Pokémon you'll encounter from here on out; just the thought of it must have you on the edge of your seat, am I right?
Now, go forth; I have high hopes for all of you!

[h2]The Cetare Region[/h2][/center]
Cetare is a region that places its cultural development above all else. From food to fashion to innovation, the residents of this nation revel in what they have brought forth. Creativity, of course, has its roots from the storied past of the region. What is now a cultural mecca was once a militant state, constantly at war until the conflict struck ill with a legendary Pokémon. Angered by their bloodthirsty ways, it brought ruin upon the region, leaving them naught but to rebuilt. From these ashes, though, they learned to look beyond fighting, and had soon mended relationships with those that bordered their lands, and in time had come to value both skill in the arts and skill in combat.
Or so the legends go, at least.

Today, the Cetare Pokémon League prides itself as being on par with their Kanto counterpart, with Trainers who strive to reach the top hoping to take center stage at the Grand Colosseum in Septemane City arriving full of hope and wonder. Alongside that, though, runs the Cetare Contest Circuit, where the fields of combat are replaced by shows of visual and technical beauty. Regardless of which it is that Trainers and their Pokemon pursue, though, Cetare spares no expense in making their journey all the more enjoyable.

[h3][center]Miscellaneous Information[/center][/h3]
So, this is a more-or-less closed RP to those who have been invited (duh). The region itself is based off of Italy, and though I don't have an actual [i]map[/i] to use, just... Kind of assume that we're starting around the 'heel' of the boot? I'll give regional references relative to the party's location as it proceeds.

If you need information on the available 'mons, let me know. Imports fine only for starters, and even then there are caveats that I've discussed with everyone in turn.

We clear? We clear. Let's get this party started.