[OOC] The Sinnoh League Journey - A Pokemon Roleplay!

[Inuyasha]

APPLICATIONS CLOSED!

Available Starters


Wurmple taken by Raddum, Nidoran taken by Ostarion, Leafeon taken by Delta44

Our role play will take place in the Sinnoh reigon. There will be a cap of 6 players, so if you plan on joining this please make sure you can buckle in for the long haul as it would be unfortunate for somebody to leave midway through. Basically, you can choose one of the six starters and flesh out your character. For every route we will approach, I will give a list of pokemon available there and you can choose if you want to try and catch something from there... but remember! You can only has 6 pokemon!
Also... this should be pretty basic, just do a journey together, and maybe one of you may get to catch Dialga or Palkia maybe, and only one can become the true master of the league! Who's with me on this?

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If you are applying for a starter, and someone else wants the starter, the better CS gets it, And once the RP has 6 players (including me) Im shutting down applications. Before posting a CS, its common courtesy to post to make sure a spot is open. Here's the CS:
Name: Firstname " Nickname" Last Name
Starter Pokemon: Oddish/Wurmple/Evee (to be Leafeon)/Skitty/Nidoran
Why you want that starter: Why do you want that pokemon? The answer can be as simple as "Because it's my favorite pokemon"
Appearance: Pictures preferred! If pictures, must be anime, or look up "Pokemon custom trainer sprite"
Age: Self explanatory, anywhere between 13 - 19.
Backstory: This can be however long you want it to be, if you trainer has any kind of special thing that's happened to them put it here.
Additional Comments: Any additional things you want to say about the RP, or your character?

Map of Sinnoh, and where we are at this time in the roleplay

Current Location: Sandgem Town

[Todd Howard]

Name: Desmond Ludwik

Starter Pokemon: Wurmple

Why you want that starter: As a roleplayer, it's because I want to try using a Pokemon I've never used before. I feel Wurmple could be a good Pokemon if used in a somewhat creative manner, and that it could become a good companion to my character.

From Desmond's perspective, he likes Wurmple because of it's personality. (Which I'll get into more once we start the RP.) As well as it's rather cute appearance. He liked most of the Pokemon that he'd seen, but Wurmple had just stood out a little due to it's size. He finds it cute, and expects they'll make a wonderful pair.

Appearance:

Appearance

Age: 15

Backstory:

NOTE

The Orre region is from the games Pokemon Colosseum and Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. It's an official region, just to get that out there. I've been told off because people didn't know that.

Desmond grew up in the Orre Region. Phenac City specifically. Most of his younger years were spent studying about Pokemon out of curiosity, going to work with his father at the region's Pokemon Lab and reading their endless waves of knowledge. Though one thing was much more interesting than the rest to him, more interesting than types, status effects, the number of known species... And that was the main study of Orre's Pokemon Research Lab; they studied Pokemon's emotions.

Being a naturally curious boy, he couldn't help but confront the Professor about his studies. The man was very kind, explaining in detail the importance of knowing one's Pokemon and befriending it like anyone else. Pokemon were very sensitive, and needed to be cared for properly. Physically and mentally. The strongest of trainers had full trust in their Pokemon, but their Pokemon would also fully trust them. It was inspiring to hear, and it changed the way Desmond looked at Pokemon. His time was spent more at the lab than at home afterwards, as he began to learn what the Professor knew, and made a few discoveries himself.

Desmond hadn't ever gotten a Pokemon for himself, though he befriended the Pokemon in the Lab. His gentle and kind nature made him a natural at befriending the Pokemon around him, though most of them were already quite friendly to begin with. It was at the age of fourteen, nearing fifteen, that his father began worrying about him. He was young, and needed to go out into the world to grow. But he spent most of his time cooped up in the Lab.

The decision came up between his father, mother, and the Professor. Desmond's family had planned on moving to Sinnoh in a year or so, but his parents decided it might be for the best to move now, and put Desmond in a new environment away from the studies. Over the next few weeks, the arrangements were made, and Desmond and his mother boarded a ship with their belongings and traveled across the sea to Sinnoh. His father stayed behind, as the Professor still needed his assistance, but for Desmond, he ended up in Sandgem Town.

It wasn't bad, he honestly liked the place, though he didn't understand why they had to be there in the first place. Desmond got along with people for the most part, not known for exactly being rude in any manner. He had to admit, though... Professor Rowan was a wise, but terrifying man.

Desmond's just turned fifteen, and has finally decided to get on the track of becoming a Pokemon Trainer. Just because he wasn't in Orre anymore, didn't mean he couldn't do his own studying here. He'd just have to get more... In the field. His mother told him it'd be a good experience as well, and adding onto that, some of the others around Sandgem were also getting their Pokemon. He figured it'd be best to go for it, and travel to see what kinds of Pokemon he'd discover.

Additional Comments: Desmond is rather intelligent, knowing the important aspects of Pokemon. Type advantages and disadvantages, status effects, and commonly known berries used to cure specific things like Poison. He has no real experience with battling, though. Never having owned a Pokemon himself until now.

[Inuyasha]

Raddum said
Desmond Ludwik Wurmple As a roleplayer, it's because I want to try using a Pokemon I've never used before. I feel Wurmple could be a good Pokemon if used in a somewhat creative manner, and that it could become a good companion to my character.From Desmond's perspective, he likes Wurmple because of it's personality. (Which I'll get into more once we start the RP.) As well as it's rather cute appearance. He liked most of the Pokemon that he'd seen, but Wurmple had just stood out a little due to it's size. He finds it cute, and expects they'll make a wonderful pair.Appearance: 15 Desmond grew up in the Orre Region. Phenac City specifically. Most of his younger years were spent studying about Pokemon out of curiosity, going to work with his father at the region's Pokemon Lab and reading their endless waves of knowledge. Though one thing was much more interesting than the rest to him, more interesting than types, status effects, the number of known species... And that was the main study of Orre's Pokemon Research Lab; they studied Pokemon's emotions.Being a naturally curious boy, he couldn't help but confront the Professor about his studies. The man was very kind, explaining in detail the importance of knowing one's Pokemon and befriending it like anyone else. Pokemon were very sensitive, and needed to be cared for properly. Physically and mentally. The strongest of trainers had full trust in their Pokemon, but their Pokemon would also fully trust them. It was inspiring to hear, and it changed the way Desmond looked at Pokemon. His time was spent more at the lab than at home afterwards, as he began to learn what the Professor knew, and made a few discoveries himself.Desmond hadn't ever gotten a Pokemon for himself, though he befriended the Pokemon in the Lab. His gentle and kind nature made him a natural at befriending the Pokemon around him, though most of them were already quite friendly to begin with. It was at the age of fourteen, nearing fifteen, that his father began worrying about him. He was young, and needed to go out into the world to grow. But he spent most of his time cooped up in the Lab. The decision came up between his father, mother, and the Professor. Desmond's family had planned on moving to Sinnoh in a year or so, but his parents decided it might be for the best to move now, and put Desmond in a new environment away from the studies. Over the next few weeks, the arrangements were made, and Desmond and his mother boarded a ship with their belongings and traveled across the sea to Sinnoh. His father stayed behind, as the Professor still needed his assistance, but for Desmond, he ended up in Sandgem Town.It wasn't bad, he honestly liked the place, though he didn't understand why they had to be there in the first place. Desmond got along with people for the most part, not known for exactly being rude in any manner. He had to admit, though... Professor Rowan was a wise, but terrifying man.Desmond's just turned fifteen, and has finally decided to get on the track of becoming a Pokemon Trainer. Just because he wasn't in Orre anymore, didn't mean he couldn't do his own studying here. He'd just have to get more... In the field. His mother told him it'd be a good experience as well, and adding onto that, some of the others around Sandgem were also getting their Pokemon. He figured it'd be best to go for it, and travel to see what kinds of Pokemon he'd discover. Desmond is rather intelligent, knowing the important aspects of Pokemon. Type advantages and disadvantages, status effects, and commonly known berries used to cure specific things like Poison. He has no real experience with battling, though. Never having owned a Pokemon himself until now.

It is approved! ^.^

[Todd Howard]

Inuyasha said
It is approved! ^.^

Danke.

EDIT: The map isn't coming up for me, I think the image dun' broke.

[Inuyasha]

Raddum said
Danke.EDIT: The map isn't coming up for me, I think the image dun' broke.

Don't worry, I saw that. I dunned fixd it.

[Todd Howard]

Inuyasha said
Don't worry, I saw that. I dunned fixd it.

[Delta44]

Name: Amy Harrington

Starter Pokemon: Eevee (To be Leafeon)

Why you want that starter: Leafeon has been a Pokemon that I've just NEVER been able to acquire. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't do it. Leafeon has always been my second favourite Eevee evolution and I thought this to be the perfect chance to get one.

Appearance:


Age: 15

Backstory: From a young age, Amy has been extremely interested with the great legends about the Sinnoh region and it's ties to the creation of the universe. What's more, she's been even more interested with the Pokemon associated with them, her favourite of these great legends being Giratina - the infamous shadow dragon who dwelled deep within the Distortion World for it's supposed crimes against Pokemon.

Anyways, Amy grew up in a region that was nearly unknown to the outside world, known as the Zhery Region, which was connected with another region known as Lauren. Amy was from a small town known as Dardusk Town, which was associated with old legends and rumours and was claimed to be haunted by its residents.

Despite how much Amy loved living there, learning about tales of old and ancient legends, her parents became incredibly worried when she started snooping around the Ancient Tower. After one nearly fatal accident where Amy became possessed by the spirit of an evil Pokemon and jumped off the tower, only to be saved in the nick of time by the gym leader, Thomas, her parents decided that enough was enough and they were going to move to someplace far away, so an accident like this could never happen again.

And so, Amy found herself in the Sinnoh region. They originally made their home in Snowpoint city but due to the cold climate they moved to Floaroma Town, a peaceful town filled with flowers and fresh air. This seemed to distract Amy for a considerable amount of time, which was good in her parents eyes, though it wasn't long before she became her old self, enticed into the tales of the past and the Sinnoh region, especially it's creation.

Fearing that Amy might have a second accident, her parents sent her off on a quest to defeat the gyms of Sinnoh and explore the region. Amy eagerly accepted, as she found this a great opportunity to learn about the Sinnoh Region's history from locals. And so, she set off to Sandgem Town to meet Pokemon Professor Rowan, who would guide her first few steps in her journey.

Additional Comments: She has a prestigious amount of knowledge on legendary Pokemon and ancient tales. She is fairly experienced in battle, although may make the wrong decision at times due to a general stupidity. Amy will be just arriving at Sandgem Town when everyone else is going to get their Pokemon. Also, to other players, expect constant begging to go to Eterna and Celestic towns, as well as Mt Coronet.

[Ostarion]

Kael Allorn

Kael Allorn

Gender:
Male

Age:
16

Appearance:


Personality:
Kael, despite what most people think, is extremely laid back, to the point where he is oftentimes not shocked or surprised by anything, and remains unfazed to almost any situation. He sometimes forgets to take into consideration what other people would want, which leads to some (humorous) events where he may go and buy something for himself that not only he needed - but everyone else needed it too. This especially applies to food - the main cause of these altercations.

His personality tends to lead people to believe that he doesn't do anything, which is incorrect. Kael is an avid battler, but only truly shows it when he is battling. During Pokémon battles; trial or otherwise, he assesses his opponents moves, and has his Pokémon exploit the openings that they have at the time. He also becomes much more serious, and considers different scenarios in his head before actually commanding his Pokémon. Kael has one many battles against people who give him battle requests, assuming that he will automatically lose, but he subsequently proves them wrong. Sadly, this type of seriousness and focus only applies to battles, and doesn't have much hold in any other situation.

Backstory:
Kael was born to a family of Pokémon battlers within Twinleaf town. His mother and father were both avid Pokémon Trainers, and this reflected by the fact that they were always having Pokémon battles in their spare time. Because he was able to watch, this obviously had an influence on Kael; he too became interested in the prospect of Pokémon battles. Since that early age, Kael didn't seem as energetic as most children in most aspects, the only thing that truly made him excited was witnessing a Pokémon battle between trainers.

Oftentimes at an early age, his parents would secretly take him and their Pokémon to Lake Verity; where he would have the privilege of being able to command their Pokémon to use attacks on nearby foliage, as a result Kael had a slight advantage in Pokémon moves and battle tactics than most other children would have. The lack of children to play with resulted in Kael being around Pokémon more often than people of his age. And the fact that he was mainly interested in battling did not help this fact.

As he grew older, Kael attended the Trainer school, and utilized his knowledge of type advantages, and moves to the fullest. What he learned in Trainer school added to his extra knowledge from several years ago, and he had already reached an above average level in terms of trial battles with his peers, and another form of learning known as battle theory - where you are given Pokémon battle scenarios, and must give an answer which would improve your situation in the battle, or win it completely.

Upon reaching legal trainer age, Kael did not yet retrieve his own Pokémon - he instead borrowed one of his parents Pokémon, in order to gain even more battle practice. The Pokémon was a Drapion, violent, yet controlled. Together they could be seen fighting wild Pokémon in both inside and outside of Twinleaf town. This went on for weeks, until Kael decided he was ready for his own Pokémon. Whereas most would hesitate to speak with Professor Rowan, Kael was oblivious to his seriousness and intimidating tendencies. When he was given the opportunity to receive his Pokémon, he obviously took it. The Professor had told him to gather his supplies, and come back at a later date when all the Pokémon were actually ready to be handed out.

So Kael did wait, and is finally ready to become a fully fledged Pokémon trainer.

Starter Pokemon:
Nidoran♂

Why you want that starter:
The starter would suit his personality.
It's an aggressive Pokémon which tends to be used in battles, which Kael would use. It would come as a surprise to most other trainers, since people see him as the last person that would want to battle.

[Inuyasha]

u guise r b0thh apr0oovd

You guys are both approved!

[Todd Howard]

I have a feeling this'll go nicely.

[Delta44]

Raddum said
I have a feeling this'll go nicely.

Same here. Hell, I wouldn't mind just going with us four.

[Todd Howard]

Delta44 said
Same here. Hell, I wouldn't mind just going with us four.

Neither would I, as I am more fond of small groups.

[Inuyasha]

Hell that might be a good idea. Ill close of the applications, unless someone from the IntChk comes.

Welp I guess that means you're waiting on my character? *gulps.*
ermkay um ill get to it then.

[Inuyasha]

Name: Ted "Bear" Sanders
Starter Pokemon: Poochyena
Why you want that starter: Apart from the fact that I absolutely love Mightyena, I think that the poor pooch doesn't get nearly enough love. The fact that he's at the beginning of the game gets him classed with pokemon like Zigzagoon, where in reality he's greatly designed unlike some other "gems" we've had (cough cough Rattata). Also, his pure dark typing is definitely a change from the normal (pun intended), because at the beginning of the game they're always rat normal types.
Appearance:

Appearance

Age: 15.
Backstory: Bear grew up in the Kanto region. His mother's name was Anne, and his father was a man named Esuine. His house could have almost been considered a broken home, as Esuine was always off somewhere in the region traveling. When asked what Esuine was doing always traveling, he said he was "chasing after a certain pokemon." His mom was wary, and she suspected Esuine was having an affair. For the few times his father did come home, his household was always ridden with fights. His mother would always insist he was off cheating with some Goldenrod trash. Esuine always insisted he was nearly afoot catching the legendary pokemon Suicune. His mother would have divorced him right then and there, if she had the money. After about a year of this, Esuine came home one night, he was angry, real angry. Apperantly someone had caught his Suicune before he could capture it himself. He went in a wild rage after a couple beers, and attacked his mother. That's when his mother decided to call it quits, and woke Bear up in the middle of the night. They took a boat to the Sinnoh region and settled in Sandgem town.

Bear has always been weary of Pokemon after he saw how his father went of the deep end because of a certain Pokemon, so he never got one when he turned 13. Two years later, he decided he may as well get one now.

[Delta44]

Inuyasha said
Ted "Bear" Sanders Poochyena Apart from the fact that I absolutely love Mightyena, I think that the poor pooch doesn't get nearly enough love. The fact that he's at the beginning of the game gets him classed with pokemon like Zigzagoon, where in reality he's greatly designed unlike some other "gems" we've had (cough cough Rattata). Also, his pure dark typing is definitely a change from the normal (pun intended), because at the beginning of the game they're always rat normal types. 15. Bear grew up in the Kanto region. His mother's name was Anne, and his father was a man named Esuine. His house could have almost been considered a broken home, as Esuine was always off somewhere in the region traveling. When asked what Esuine was doing always traveling, he said he was "chasing after a certain pokemon." His mom was wary, and she suspected Esuine was having an affair. For the few times his father did come home, his household was always ridden with fights. His mother would always insist he was off cheating with some Goldenrod trash. Esuine always insisted he was nearly afoot catching the legendary pokemon Suicune. His mother would have divorced him right then and there, if she had the money. After about a year of this, Esuine came home one night, he was angry, angry. Apperantly someone had caught his Suicune before he could capture it himself. He went in a wild rage after a couple beers, and attacked his mother. That's when his mother decided to call it quits, and woke Bear up in the middle of the night. They took a boat to the Sinnoh region and settled in Sandgem town.Bear has always been weary of Pokemon after he saw how his father went of the deep end because of a certain Pokemon, so he never got one when he turned 13. Two years later, he decided he may as well get one now.

Do I have to accept you for you? XD

[Inuyasha]

Wow, Inuyasha, what a great character sheet! It's the best I've seen in all my years! Inuyasha is graciously accepted!

[Todd Howard]

Inuyasha said
Wow, Inuyasha, what a great character sheet! It's the best I've seen in all my years! Inuyasha is graciously accepted!

*Insert every clapping gif in existence*

[Delta44]

Raddum said
*Insert every clapping gif in existence*

*insert every SSSSLLLLLOOOOOOOWWWWW clapping gif in existence*

[Todd Howard]

Guess all there is to do now is think about how we're going to handle Team Galactic.

Going a route with them similar to the games would be simple, and probably one of the better ways. Most of the situations involving Team Galactic would be fun to deal with in a more involved manner, in my opinion. That's not to say we couldn't change it up here and there, but yeah.

[Delta44]

Define "a more involved manner" for me :P I agree with what you're saying, and I was going to suggest taking it similar to the games also.