[quote=@Birdboy] [img]https://i.pinimg.com/1200x/83/b8/63/83b8638f9a3f5d627c6281ef008f8903.jpg[/img] It takes years to train a Pokémon for battle. Years of sweat, blood, and tears that often never amount to anything. Every kid can catch a Beedrill or a Geodude, and a few get lucky or work hard enough to be the toughest in their town. The truly dedicated might take on a few gyms, and only those seemingly destined for it ever even make it to the elite four of their region, let alone defeat the champion. Yet that is only scratching the surface. The elite four, the regional champion, all these gyms. These are just practice for what comes next. Surpassing the milestones and gaining those notches under your belt are just traditions to prove you’re ready for the big leagues. Above all else, Pokémon battles are the most revered of sports. It’s an ancient tradition that is seemingly universal anywhere humans and Pokémon collide. So ancient it is primal, that it harkens to a part of ourselves we all crave to see. Those able to prove their mettle are those worth watching. Their battles are legendary and well-received. Who wouldn’t want to see such a spectacle? But it isn’t all glamor and glory. For as long as it takes to make it there, it’s rare for a trainer or their Pokémon to stay in the ring for long. Age gets to even the strongest, injuries impair even the most durable, and hearts weigh heavily with each husk of a fighter that must be discarded and replaced when they have lost their edge. Still, everyone, Pokémon or not, in some way strives for that moment of glory, fully aware of the dangers. [hr] Welcome to The Valkyrie League! A Pokémon roleplay focusing on the competitive side of battling. Imagine a sports anime like Haikyu or Hajime no Ippo, but with the lovable mascots of your favorite game series! Expect training arcs, tournaments, and lots of angst! Do you have what it takes to thrive? This roleplay takes more of an example from the anime and its logic rather than the games. Any Pokémon is capable of being powerful, and it’s a matter of finding and cultivating the best ones. A happini can lift a frozen lake, a bellsprout can tangle with the best. Just because a Pokémon is considered bad or is usually good at one thing doesn’t mean they have to be in this roleplay! Each Pokémon is unique and fights in its own way. In this roleplay, the elite four are just a stepping stone and the real trainers are those who manage to beat them. These select few make up the Valkyrie League, where the most renowned trainers from all across the world battle for others to watch. I am looking for a very small group of players, potentially 3-5 total. If you’re interested, send me a character sheet below! Please feel free to ask questions. [hr] [center][h1]Da Rules![/h1][/center] [list] [*] 16+ for any players hoping to join. Pokémon is a family freindly rp, but I swear like a sailor and don't want to write with children. [*] Nothing sexual, please, and while this roleplay will be violent, try to avoid the excruciating gore. We don't need Invincible fights here. [*] Be respectful to everyone, just don't be a dick [*] God modding is a no-go, and I WILL call you out for it [*] I expect at least 2 paragraphs per rp. You can do that, I know you can. [*] No ultra beasts or legendaries. [*] Homebrewed regions are fine, but no homemade pokemon. [/list] [hr] [b]Name: [/b] [b]Age: [/b] [b]Pronouns: [/b] [b]Trainer Type:[/b] (Do they specialize in a type? Are they one of the trainer types from the games? Or just a general vibe) [b]Hometown:[/b] (Prefer town and region but just region is fine. Custom regions or from the spin-offs are fine!) [b]Appearance:[/b] (Description required, art appreciated) [b]Personality:[/b] [b]History:[/b] (It can be brief) [b]Goals:[/b] (What do they want to achieve? Why?) [b]Team:[/b] 6 pokemon maximum, you will be able to switch out pokemon but must be approved first. Template: [hider=Pokemon name here] [b]Name:[/b] [b]Species:[/b] [b]Personality:[/b] [b]Stats:[/b] (Use a letter grading format. F-S) Endurance: (Staying power. Can they take a hit? How long can they fight?) Power: (Raw strength and ability to deal damage overall) Speed: (Agility and sheer speed) Adaptability: (How likely are they to adapt on their own? Do they have abilities that help them outside of hitting hard like leech seeds or spikes) Potential: (How much room for growth do they still have?) [/hider] [/quote] Hello there! As you can see, this is the original idea I was given permission to try to find a second group for. The majority of the rules still stand, the only exception is that I will be running a PG game in terms of language. I have young children and I use voiceover on my phone, I'm visually impaired, so my phone reads role-plays when I check them. I don't tolerate swearing and I don't want my kids to pick up curse words and start throwing them around the house. My two year-old already has enough power with his tantrums. The idea can be adapted from here to fit everyone's preferences. The original interest thread can be found here: https://www.roleplayerguild.com/topics/198188-pokemon-valkyrie-league/ooc I will be putting together a character very soon if enough interest is generated. I've also received interest from one person so far. Please feel free to reply with potential characters and any ideas you might like to see implemented in this story. I know Birdboy was very generous to give their permission, thank you again. He and others have already started adapting this idea to fit them. With any luck, I can find a group to do an idea like this. Please be kind, please be patient, and above all else, enjoy the creativity. Role-playing should not be stressful. Edit: I ended up making a possible character anyway. She can be found below. [hider=Maeve Brennan] [b]Name:[/b] Maeve Brennan [b]Age:[/b] 24 [b]Pronouns:[/b] She/Her [b]Trainer Type:[/b] Adaptive Battler / Former Ace Trainer [b]Hometown:[/b] Castelia City, Unova [b]Appearance:[/b] Maeve stands at 5’8” with an athletic build developed through years of traveling alongside her Pokémon rather than relying on transportation. She has pale skin lightly tanned from constant time outdoors, shoulder-length auburn hair usually tied into a practical braid, and sharp green eyes that seem to be constantly evaluating her surroundings. Her clothing favors utility over fashion: dark hiking pants, durable boots, fingerless gloves, and a fitted gray jacket bearing patches from tournaments she’s participated in over the years. A weathered messenger bag hangs at her side, stuffed with notebooks full of battle observations and training regimens. [b]Personality:[/b] Maeve is analytical, patient, and intensely competitive. Unlike many trainers who rely on instinct, she treats battling like a science, studying opponents and constantly refining strategies. She is calm under pressure and rarely loses her temper, though she can become stubborn when she believes she’s right. Despite her serious approach to battling, she genuinely loves Pokémon and treats every member of her team as a partner rather than a tool. She dislikes trainers who abandon Pokémon after losses and believes loyalty is what separates champions from celebrities. [b]History:[/b] Maeve’s father worked as a battle analyst for regional tournaments, and from an early age she spent more time studying matches than playing games. By sixteen she had already challenged the Unova League and earned all eight badges. She became known locally as a rising star but repeatedly fell short when facing trainers operating at the highest levels. Most aspiring trainers would have settled for their accomplishments. Maeve became obsessed with understanding why she kept losing. For years she traveled across multiple regions, studying battle styles, training methods, and Pokémon behavior. She built her current team not around power alone, but around versatility and trust. Now she believes she’s finally ready to compete among the world’s elite. [b]Goals:[/b] To earn a place within the Valkyrie League and prove that preparation, adaptation, and partnership can stand alongside raw talent. More personally, she wants to become the kind of trainer whose Pokémon choose to stay with her even after they’ve achieved greatness. [b]Team:[/b] [hider=Atlas] [b]Name:[/b] Atlas [b]Species:[/b] Lucario [b]Personality:[/b] Disciplined, observant, and deeply loyal, Atlas carries himself with the quiet confidence of a veteran fighter. He rarely wastes energy on unnecessary movement or emotion, preferring to watch and assess situations before acting. Among the team, he naturally falls into a leadership role, often helping keep more impulsive Pokémon focused during training sessions. Atlas takes battle seriously and holds himself to exceptionally high standards. Losses bother him more than he lets on, and he can become overly self-critical when he feels he has let Maeve or his teammates down. Despite his stern demeanor, he is surprisingly patient with younger or less experienced Pokémon, often acting as a mentor rather than a disciplinarian. He and Maeve share an almost wordless understanding developed through years of working together. [b]Stats:[/b] Endurance: B Power: A Speed: B Adaptability: A Potential: B [/hider] [hider=Bridget] [b]Name:[/b] Bridget [b]Species:[/b] Ampharos [b]Personality:[/b] Bridget is the emotional heart of the team. Warm, affectionate, and endlessly patient, she is often the first Pokémon to comfort an injured teammate or welcome a newcomer. She enjoys physical affection and has a habit of leaning against others without realizing how large she actually is. In battle, however, Bridget undergoes a startling transformation. Her normally gentle demeanor gives way to fierce determination, and she becomes almost impossible to intimidate. Once she plants her feet, she refuses to back down, often enduring punishment that would make other Pokémon retreat. She doesn’t fight out of pride or aggression; she fights because she genuinely believes protecting her teammates is her responsibility. [b]Stats:[/b] Endurance: A Power: A Speed: C Adaptability: B Potential: B [/hider] [hider=Whisper] [b]Name:[/b] Whisper [b]Species:[/b] Zoroark [b]Personality:[/b] Whisper thrives on mischief and unpredictability. She enjoys keeping everyone guessing, whether that means creating harmless illusions to confuse teammates or subtly rearranging items just to see how long it takes someone to notice. She possesses a sharp wit and often seems one step ahead of everyone around her. Beneath her playful nature lies an intensely intelligent and perceptive Pokémon. Whisper pays close attention to people’s emotions and insecurities, making her exceptionally good at reading opponents. While she enjoys teasing her teammates, she is fiercely protective of them and can become surprisingly serious when one of them is threatened. Of everyone on the team, she is probably the most likely to challenge Maeve’s decisions, though usually because she sees possibilities others miss. [b]Stats:[/b] Endurance: C Power: B Speed: A Adaptability: S Potential: A [/hider] [hider=Harbor] [b]Name:[/b] Harbor [b]Species:[/b] Gastrodon [b]Personality:[/b] Harbor is a living embodiment of patience. Calm to the point of seeming sleepy, he rarely reacts strongly to anything, whether it be victory, defeat, or chaos unfolding around him. Many opponents mistake his relaxed demeanor for laziness until they discover just how difficult he is to move once he’s decided to stand his ground. He serves as an emotional anchor for the team. Younger or more excitable Pokémon often find themselves settling down in his presence. Harbor has a knack for being exactly where he’s needed, quietly supporting teammates without seeking recognition. Though he appears passive, he possesses remarkable determination. Once he commits to something, convincing him otherwise is nearly impossible. [b]Stats:[/b] Endurance: S Power: B Speed: D Adaptability: A Potential: B [/hider] [hider=Tempest] [b]Name:[/b] Tempest [b]Species:[/b] Talonflame [b]Personality:[/b] Tempest lives for motion. Energetic, fearless, and endlessly competitive, he is always looking for an opportunity to test himself against someone stronger. Whether it’s racing wild Pokémon, practicing aerial maneuvers, or challenging teammates to friendly competitions, he rarely sits still for long. His enthusiasm can sometimes outpace his judgment, leading him to rush into situations before fully thinking them through. Fortunately, years with Maeve have taught him at least some restraint. Tempest genuinely loves battling and often views difficult opponents as exciting opportunities rather than threats. While he can come across as cocky, his confidence stems more from a love of competition than arrogance. He is usually the loudest supporter when one of his teammates succeeds. [b]Stats:[/b] Endurance: C Power: B Speed: S Adaptability: B Potential: B [/hider] [hider=Juniper] [b]Name:[/b] Juniper [b]Species:[/b] Leavanny [b]Personality:[/b] Juniper is the caretaker and peacemaker of the group. Gentle, nurturing, and highly attentive, she is constantly looking after the well-being of others. She often repairs torn equipment, tends minor injuries, and quietly makes sure everyone has what they need before long journeys. Unlike Bridget’s openly affectionate nature, Juniper expresses her care through actions rather than words. She notices small details that others miss and often intervenes before disagreements can escalate. Despite her soft-spoken demeanor, she possesses a surprisingly strong will. When protecting her teammates or standing up for something she believes in, Juniper becomes remarkably courageous. Many people underestimate her because of her kindness, a mistake that opponents frequently regret once battle begins. [b]Stats:[/b] Endurance: B Power: B Speed: B Adaptability: A Potential: A [/hider] [/hider]