[center][sub][sub][sub][sub][sub][sub][sub][sub][sub][img]https://fontmeme.com/permalink/220213/a05f3f78937d3299f2c88f21ace29cfc.png[/img][/sub][/sub][/sub][/sub][/sub][/sub][/sub][/sub][/sub] [img]https://i.imgur.com/45wiZfS.gif[/img] [sup][i][b][h3]A Pokémon Gijinka Adventure[/h3][/b][/i][/sup][/center] [h3][i][u]Premise_[/u][/i][/h3][hider=premise] [indent][i]A century has passed since the gods have been seen in the mortal realm. Many take this a sign of good fortune. For years every region in the world has enjoyed an age of overall prosperity and innovation. There is little need for divine intervention when wars are not waged, plagues do not claim lives, and crops are abundant. Pokémon thrive in every corner of the Earth, and do not rely on any deity's power. Which is why it came as a shock when the almighty Arceus herself descended to Earth after decades of silence. The peak of Mt. Coronet lit up in all colors, and shone so brightly it could be seen from every region. With it, a proclamation. In one week's time a [b]Rite of Ascension[/b] would be held on the mountain's summit. Word spread, and Pokémon flocked to Sinnoh for their chance to take part. Some came for the spectacle, some to take advantage of the event, and of course some were looking to seize the chance of a lifetime. Throughout the week of preparations one question was on everyone's minds: Why now? There had only been one Rite of Ascension prior, and it was more than one hundred years ago. The reason for the new Rite became the world's greatest mystery, but neither Arceus nor those closest to her have been forthcoming with an answer. All too soon dawn comes and signals the day of the event. Unbeknownst to the Rite's participants, a terrifying and unusual darkness lurks on the fringes of the world, steadily drawing nearer...[/i][/indent] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/Q3uR50S.gif[/img][/center] - [/hider] [h3][i][u]Setting_[/u][/i][/h3][hider=OOC information][center][h2][sub]Welcome to the Rite of Ascension![/sub][/h2][/center] This is a Pokémon gijinka RP! It is based on an RP I participated in years ago on GaiaOnline about a gijinka combat tournament, with my own flourish thrown in. If by some miracle you were part of that old RP, then hello again?! The story will open with a no holds barred battle royale, the "Rite of Ascension," with Pokémon vying for victory in order to obtain power beyond what mortals are capable of. This section will be a mix of [abbr=Player versus Player]PvP[/abbr] action, as well as battle against [abbr=Non-Player Characters]NPCs[/abbr]. As a writer, this will be your chance to mess around and have fun while showing off your character's mindset and fighting style. They can use any means to try and win, whether it's straightforward combat or unsportsmanlike tricks. During the course of the battle, a [b]calamitous event[/b] will occur that will put the Rite on hold. At this time, the story will transition into a more adventure-like arc. The goal will be to discover the cause of the calamity, and how to put a stop to it. This section will involve the player character cast in a group similar to an adventuring party, whether they volunteer for it or are assigned to it. Travel, mystery, character bonding, and [abbr=Player versus Environment]PvE[/abbr] action! The conclusion of the story will come once the calamity is put to an end, and the characters claim victory![h3][b]RP Guidelines[/b][/h3][indent][i][color=gray]Follow the rules. Safe driving! Follow the schedule. Everybody smile! Check safety. Everything's ready! Aim for victory! All aboard![/color][/i][/indent] [list][*][url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/topics/163267-fundamental-rules-of-the-guild/ooc#post-4291608]Adhere to the Guild rules![/url] [*]Let's try to keep a consistent pace, whether it's weekly, biweekly, etc.! [*]Don't be afraid to ask questions or make suggestions Out-Of-Character! [*]Please read the character creation information carefully! [*]Don't try to derail the RP! Characters may not get along, but they will be sticking in a group. [*]In-Character posts should be in 3rd person perspective! [*]Have fun![/list] For my sanity, the player character cast will consist of no more than [b]five players[/b], not including myself. I will be choosing character sheets based on those I think will be the best fit for the RP. This could include characters that would have interesting dynamics with each other, clashing or complimentary personalities, fighting styles or roles that don't overlap too much, etc. If a player drops out, their character will withdraw from the Rite of Ascension. At that point, another player and character may take their place on a case-by-case basis. If anyone was interested, the basic story structure (or 'arcs') will be like so:[hider=~~~]Prelude -> Battle Royale -> Questing part 1 (shorter) -> Break/Regroup -> Questing part 2 (longer) -> Finale![/hider][/hider] [h3][i][u]Making your character_[/u][/i][/h3][hider=character creation] [indent]This is a Pokémon gijinka roleplay. Your character should be humanoid, but also with obvious traits pulled from the Pokémon they are based on. If you aren't sure what a "gijinka" is, think of it as a personified or anthromorphized Pokémon. It is not the same as a "Pokémorph" or a furry, it is more like a human "cosplaying" as a Pokémon. You cannot play a regular human or a regular Pokémon. Here are some examples using the Pokémon Primarina. Any of these would be a valid appearance for your character: [url=https://twitter.com/katagiri_85/status/1119206633668636673][female more humanoid][/url] [url=https://www.deviantart.com/kitixx/art/Primarinaaaaaa-658707903][female more monstrous][/url] [url=https://www.deviantart.com/ky-nim/art/Pokemon-Sun-Moon-Lucian-the-Primarina-SPOILERS-642565524][male more humanoid][/url] [url=https://dc9spot.tumblr.com/post/153677557259/my-primarina-is-a-male-one-and-he-is-absolutely][male more monstrous][/url] The strength of your Pokémon in canon will not affect the strength of your character in this RP. If you want to use the Pokémon Caterpie and make them a total badass, that would be awesome and I welcome it. You can play any species of Pokémon, including Legendary and Mythical Pokémon - just remember that no one's character will be inherently stronger than another just because of their choice of Pokémon. In a written narrative like this, a Burmy character could take down a Dragonite character for example. A Pokémon's canon stats will not come into play, however it's typing, move pool, and Ability will. [b][u]Typing[/u][/b]: your character will still have resistances and weaknesses based on your chosen Pokémon. If you choose a Grass-type Pokémon, it will be weaker to fire than it's Water-type companion. There is a mechanic in Pokémon games called STAB, or "Same Type Attack Bonus." Our Grass-type characters will have a greater affinity for Grass-type moves and etc., as is natural. [b][u]Moves[/u][/b]: you can choose up to four moves from your Pokémon's overall learnset as "signature moves." Please consider this like a magic spell list, or a "feat" you need to activate. Let's go back to our example Pokémon Primarina. It can learn moves like Pound, Growl, and Sing. You could make a case that these kinds of things your character can always do, and so they do not need to be listed as a Signature Move. Primarina can also learn moves like Hydro Pump, Moonblast, and Misty Terrain. These are the kinds of things that it would make sense for your character to have to "cast," and so they should be listed as Signature Moves. As the RP goes on, the Signature Move limit may increase from four. [b][u]Ability[/u][/b]: you can choose one ability that your Pokémon can know in canon and adapt it to fit a written narrative. You may choose a Pokémon's "hidden ability" for your character. Let's continue with Primarina. In canon it can have either the ability Torrent, or the hidden ability Liquid Voice. Torrent [code]Powers up Water-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.[/code] This is simple enough to play out in an RP - you would reword it to something like, "When Primarina is badly wounded, their mastery of Water-type moves increases, making them faster and stronger." Liquid Voice states [code]All sound-based moves become Water-type moves.[/code] What would that realistically mean in an RP setting? You could interpret this in many ways. One example option could be something like, "Primarina has the ability to manifest water with it's voice, the louder the voice the more water produced." Feel free to get creative with your chosen ability, as long as it makes sense. As you create your character, consider not just the Pokémon you want to draw from but also what kind of person they are. Why are they entering the tournament and what is their motivation for Ascending? What kind of fighter are they - are they a scrappy rogue type, a defensive knight type, or a crafty mage type? The Ability and the moves you choose should, hopefully, reflect the kind of character you are playing. In your character sheet, please include a small blurb about your character so we can get a sense of who they are. There is a "[b]Nature[/b]" section in the sheet, but we have already said that canon stats will not play a part in the RP, so feel free to choose a Nature that best reflects your character's personality and list it there. [sup][h3][b]Restrictions[/b][/h3][/sup] There are just a couple more things I want to go over in regards to character creation. First, Ultra Beasts will not be playable, and most of the Pokémon on [url=https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Extraterrestrial_Pok%C3%A9mon]this page[/url] will not be allowed. I've got plans for them, so sorry about that. Second, although you can choose Legendary Pokémon, the species [b]Arceus, Dialga, Palkia,[/b] and [b]Giratina[/b], as well as [b]Uxie, Mesprit,[/b] and [b]Azelf[/b] cannot be chosen. These characters will be NPCs for the story. There may be other NPCs introduced at a later time that will further restrict future players from choosing that species. This leads me to my next point which I haven't brought up yet... [color=tomato][i]There may only be one character per species of Pokémon.[/i][/color] In this setting, each character will be unique. If you choose Pikachu as your character, you will be the only Pikachu in the RP. Your character's name will also be "Pikachu." If they prefer to go by a nickname that is fine. If you see that someone else has chosen Pikachu but [i]you[/i] want to use Pikachu, I'm afraid your character sheet will have to compete. Choosing Pichu or Raichu instead is acceptable. Pokémon being in the same evolutionary line [b]does not automatically mean they are family.[/b] Certainly if you want to approach the Pikachu player and suggest that they be siblings with your Raichu character that can be done, but if both players do not agree then the two characters will be unrelated. I think that's it! Just a reminder to please post all questions and character sheets in the OOC tab for approval. Please see the character sheet and code below~[/indent][hr] [center][img]https://www.dcrc.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/blank-head-profile-pic-for-a-man.jpg[/img][/center] [quote][b]Name:[/b] (this should be your Pokémon species) [b]Gender:[/b] (male, female, or genderless - does not have to match canon) [b]Nature:[/b] ([url=https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Nature#List_of_Natures]choose one[/url]) [b]Ability:[/b] (only one) [indent][color=gray][i](a description about what the ability does)[/i][/color][/indent] [b]Signature Moves:[/b][list] [*] [*] [*] [*] [/list] [b]Motivation:[/b] (why are they taking part in the Rite of Ascension?)[/quote] [b]Profile:[/b] [indent](write as much or as little as you want about your character here. expand on their personality, talk about their backstory, whatever you want. a blurb just to give us some insight into your character.)[/indent] [h3][b]CS CODE:[/b][/h3] [pre][center][img] url [/img][/center] [quote][b]Name:[/b] text [b]Gender:[/b] text [b]Nature:[/b] text [b]Ability:[/b] text [indent][color=gray][i] text [/i][/color][/indent] [b]Signature Moves:[/b][list] [*] [*] [*] [*] [/list] [b]Motivation:[/b] text [/quote] [b]Profile:[/b] [indent] text [/indent][/pre][/hider] [h3][i][u]Story Characters_[/u][/i][/h3][hider=NPCs][center][img]https://i.imgur.com/nCIqVoy.png[/img] [sup][url=https://www.reddit.com/r/pokemon/comments/kacg16/i_drew_the_gen_4_legendries_into_gijinkas/]art source[/url][/sup] [sup][h1][b]Arceus[/b] and her [b]Ascended[/b][/h1][/sup] [i]In the beginning, Arceus reigned as the world's sole deity. She commanded unrivaled power and respect, but as civilizations grew and spread she recognized that even her thousand arms would not be able to reach all people. She declared to all the Pokémon of the world, "Come to the Hall of Origin, where will be held the Rite of Ascension. Those that show great valor will be granted a place beside me." It was a spectacle as amazing as it was grueling, a battle royale from which emerged three triumphant Pokémon.[/i] [b]Dialga[/b], with his incredible defense and and stalwart personality, was named the Temporal Knight. [b]Palkia[/b], with his intense fighting spirit and unbending will, was named the Spatial Knight. and [b]Giratina[/b], with her mastery over spirits and darkness, was named the Witch of Shadows. [i]After the Rite of Ascension was concluded, together the four deities watched over the world from on high. As newly ascended Pokémon, Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina answered the people's prayers in Arceus' stead. Over several decades the population came to depend less on their deities' power, and so the Ascended were relegated to Arceus' personal guard. Unhappy with the arrangement, Giratina broke away from her duties after a violent clash, and was rebranded as the [b]Renegade Witch[/b]. It was after this that Arceus and her Ascended stopped answering their people's prayers altogether. No one has seen or heard from any of the deity Pokémon for many, many years. Until now...[/i][/center] [hr][center][img]https://i.imgur.com/uRJqZfS.png[/img] [sup]art source pending[/sup] [sup][h1][b]Uxie[/b], [b]Mesprit[/b], and [b]Azelf[/b][/h1][/sup] [i]Immediately prior to the first Rite of Ascension, Arceus created three homunculus to ensure that only the most worthy would be able to take part in the contest. They stood as the first test for any Pokémon looking to ascend, and then as proctors during the Rite itself. After the event they remained on the earth, serving as Arceus' worldly administrators and the middlemen between the common Pokémon and their deities. During that period they were dubbed the [b]Three Guardians[/b]. Even after Arceus and her Ascended vanished from the world, the Guardians could still be found in their resting places. Often they are visited for advice and wisdom, though they remain cryptic about the goings-on of the heavens. Now the three reunite to fulfill their duties in the Rite of Ascension once more.[/i][/center] [hr][center][img]https://i.imgur.com/PWXjv1I.png[/img] [sup][h1][i]?????[/i][/h1][/sup] [/center][/hider] [hr] [hider=GMPC for the above] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/17xwrlC.png[/img][/center] [quote][b]Name:[/b] Shaymin [b]Gender:[/b] Male [b]Nature:[/b] Adamant [b]Ability:[/b] Natural Cure [indent][color=gray][i]While not engaged in battle, Shaymin will naturally heal from any poisons, diseases, or status effects.[/i][/color][/indent] [b]Signature Moves:[/b][list] [*]Seed Flare [*]Magical Leaf [*]Synthesis [*]Healing Wish [/list] [b]Motivation:[/b] To restore his village's power[/quote] [b]Profile:[/b] [indent]In the land of Sinnoh's northernmost reaches lies an island teeming with life and color, known as the Flower Paradise. It is home to a prestigious village that was once revered throughout the region for their people's ability to purify the land and air of toxins. In the past, lords and commoners alike would beseech these masters of nature to bless their croplands, and would send bushels of food and flowers back to the Flower Paradise in deep gratitude. Nowadays, the people have little need for that village's special powers, and so they live in relative peace and solitude - though their lands and abilities alike have dwindled over the years. The heir to this ancient lineage is Shaymin, the son of the village head and a young man looking for his place in the world. His affinity for nature is particularly high, though it is said there lies an even greater power inside of him. Having been coddled and looked after his entire life, Shaymin has always wanted to venture out of the Flower Paradise and see the world. He is torn between the want of feeling the wind at his back and his loyalty to his home. He has a strong drive to see his village and their powers restored, and to repay the kindness of the people that have looked after him for so many years. When the Rite of Ascension was declared, Shaymin knew this was his chance to do both. By competing he could meet people from across the world, and perhaps find a way to help his people - or if by some miracle he could achieve victory in the competition, he would have the power to help them himself. After many lengthy arguments and discussions about his safety, Shaymin eventually stole away from the Flower Paradise and traveled to the ceremony site, determined to prove himself a worthy successor.[/indent] [/hider] Notes: - Update CS with a trivia/etc. section - Battle style section in CS? Would include strategy preference and equipment [hr] [hider=spoilers for above image links] [url=https://imgur.com/XaW3TF9]H-1[/url] source: [url=http://kantaroublog2.blog108.fc2.com/page-3.html][x][/url] [url=https://imgur.com/7wgYItj]H-2[/url] source: [url=https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Hoopa_(Darkness_Ablaze_111)][x][/url] [url=https://imgur.com/f2Af5s8]D-1[/url] source: [url=https://www.pixiv.net/en/users/192859/artworks][x][/url] [url=https://imgur.com/jt7w3er]D-2[/url] source: [url=https://www.artstation.com/artwork/18xPq2][x][/url] [url=https://imgur.com/jiKYUQu]UB-03[/url] source: [url=https://twitter.com/eve_malus/status/1544233290831241216][x][/url] [url=https://imgur.com/3XuMTJk]UB-04[/url] source: [url=https://www.deviantart.com/amamidori/art/UB-04-Blaster-650448163][x][/url] [url=https://imgur.com/NfL9BtG]UB-07[/url] source: [url=https://twitter.com/tessy_oekaki/status/1009441300314087427][x][/url] [/hider]