Antarctic Termite

Pokemon Mystery Dungeons: Stargate [Mid-High Casual] Accepting!

ok that might've been passable characterisation i haven't had breakfast yet i wouldn't know ugh

Pokemon Mystery Dungeons: Stargate [Mid-High Casual] Accepting!

Doc Siward

The Axew babbled, and Siward read more from his tones than the tangled chains of words he was issuing. No, 'Dexter' would not be able to help him, not even for a tip. He pocketed the coin before the little dragon had finished. Fresher than I thought, then. Twitchy and fearful, and useless to me. The Axew fled, but not far, and not well. If he was trying to hide, he had distinctly failed.

Fortunately for Devin, he wasn't the only one to fail, and do so quickly.

Siward absorbed the scene from under his hat, as he did most things, and a scene it certainly was. The Scyther was loud, his vaguely more rational and certainly more intimidating Gabite companion- Mizu, they'd let slip- Not much better, for all his protests. They're hardly the cream of villainy, aren't they? Their folly soon attracted, predictable as a moth to a lantern, a particularly dashing Explorer, his mane swishing in the breeze and itching to be a hero, to do the kind of thing that always ended up being easy, public propaganda for the Guild.

But the Doc, too, knew bandits. Unless this pair was truly, unutterably stupid, then they wouldn't have come into Melburn without being able to compensate for their lack of planning with something more... Substantial. The shimmers of heat around Mizu's claws seemed proof of that.

The handsomely glittering Keldeo was contradicting himself about negotiating, trying to look for a compromise while pretending to hold his ground. Siward took the opportunity to calm his mind, nodding his head for a moment, blocking out distraction so that he could clarify his course of action.

If I idle, scrimmage shall ensue. Should scrimmage ensue, I must take the side of the Keldeo. Should I take the side of the Keldeo, word shall reach the employers of these knaves. Should word reach thus far... I may lose their trust. No, I must establish a compromise.

The Keldeo was finishing his speech. "...Be leaving in chains with Officer Magnezone, your pick." The Doc stepped forward at his side, easily resisting the temptation to compare who was fluffier. "I differ, for I don't believe you have a choice, Mizu. Nor shall a deal be struck here and now." That inclusion was vital. "You are not completely insensible, so you will take your freedom and companion and leave without that poor immigrant dragon. Isn't that right?" The Doc slowly puffed up his silky feathers as he spoke, bulging under his cloak, letting the smell of perturbed Fairy fill the air. If he denied them the ability to bargain further, they'd take what they had and leave before the Swordsman could apprehend them, or so he hoped.

@Shiny Keldeo@floodtalon@AbysmalDemon

RITO PLS

Where did you find these? I've only seen the animated teasers on the respective champs' pages and the Mind of the Virtuoso teaser. ._.

@Halo

League of Legends official Facebook page, images accompanied by snippets of text. I think it's fanart that they've decided to incorporate into the teaser cycle, or they might've commissioned the artist to make these, since I don't think it's from a Riot employee.

The text

They were cursed, wicked, misguided, and violent. Some say the bullets that ended their lives cleansed away the darkness that had already consumed them.

But every life is riddled with much complexity, and they were no exception. Despite this darkness, they have filled their lives with friends, rivals, family, and partners.

Death, no matter how sparkly, cannot cleanse away darkness, only spread it.

And so, Death may never be beautiful, and it may never be perfect.

Krumpus Appreciation thread

Usually the more you read a thing, the more you understand of it, but this thread blows that shit out of the water.

Pokemon Mystery Dungeons: Stargate [Mid-High Casual] Accepting!

I'm gonna be posting in an hour or three, compiling RP notes now.

Pokemon Mystery Dungeons: Stargate [Mid-High Casual] Accepting!

*reads pensively* solid, solid

I think I'd just like to clarify something that it looks like I wasn't too clear on about Siward's reputation. No edits are needed right now, but when I wrote that his reputation wasn't outstanding, I was referring to its strength rather than whether it was good or bad- Not a lot of Pokemon in Medburn actually know or have spoken about Siward, though he's recognised as a doctor. He doesn't pass through too often. I wanted to make it feel like Siward is a bit more like the other characters than a town local- There are still people in Medburn that he doesn't know, places he hasn't been, and most Pokemon that see him just think something along the lines of...

'Oh, the aristocrat doctor's back in town. Aunt Binacle's husband says he did a good job stitching up a leg wound once. ...Smells like cinnamon tea, though, what's up with that?'

That said Siward's also somewhat condescending and does act his wealth, so right now, no edits are needed. There are probably plenty around town that don't like the Doc.

Pokemon Mystery Dungeons: Stargate [Mid-High Casual] Accepting!

Doc Siward

The sun was yet fresh in the world, but the black sailcloth hat on Siward's head had already been in place for hours. It had been a peaceful night, but a long one, and though he wore his cloak and staff like one well used to travel, he was still weary, and his hearty stamina would take some time to replenish itself. No matter. Medburn was a familiar place to the Doc, and now that he had at last arrived, he could take the day at its ease.

At least until word got out that he was here, at any rate.

Siward's reputation wasn't particularly outstanding, but he was a medical man, and sometimes old patients formed strong preferences for whose care they'd dedicate themselves to. And the tightest bonds were always formed in the shady dregs of the community, where trust was a scant commodity, and injury was almost as common as it was among Explorers. Both Guildsmen and felons populated Medburn in plenty. With the Stargate looming just over the horizon, it was no surprise that this town always seemed to be in the thick of the action.

And those in the thickest of the day's gossip, as always, were the food vendors. "A sorbet of Wiki berry in caramel, Elliot, with frozen yoghurt and a double scoop of full cream," opened Siward to a familiar Vannillish, carefully placing a selection of gleaming zinc and brass coins on his counter one by one. He was always careful with counting money. It endeared him to salesmon and not many others. "And in a glass, if you will." Elliot nodded and scooted over to serve a rather less impressive customer, an Axew apparently named Dexter. Siward ate alone and silently. Many residents here frequented Elliot's business, and he was an avid talker when he felt like it. The Doc's patients would soon enough know.

Shortly he clinked his glass with a spoon to alert Elliot that he had finished, and followed Dexter out. A thought occurred to him, and he tapped the Axew on the shoulder with his walking staff. "You there, boy," he intoned, not too sharply. Axew didn't come around these parts often. Perhaps this one had immigrated to look for a career in one of Medburn's few distinctive industries. He had paid Elliot like someone without much in pocket. "Are you in affiliation with the Exploration Guild? If so, I have a small errand to be run. If not..." He held out a slim, brassy yellow coin. "You may be interested in running it anyway. My name is Doctor Siward. I can give you directions."

@AbysmalDemon

Pokemon Mystery Dungeons: Stargate [Mid-High Casual] Accepting!

Alright, cheers.

Morning time now, so I'm going to see what I can come up with for an intro.

Pokemon Mystery Dungeons: Stargate [Mid-High Casual] Accepting!

Siward the Aromatisse

Doc Siward

(Art from this page by Windy, at trackalaka.tumblr.com)

Level: 23.

Ability: Aroma Veil. This ability keeps the holder and its allies clear of emotional distraction, such as Taunt and Attract, in addition to aiding concentration outside of battle and keeping his patients conscious and calm when he is operating.

Moveset: Aromatherapy, Heal Pulse, Draining Kiss, Calm Mind.

Nature: Calm.

Personality: Siward is not entirely self-interested, but shows others a perpetual, peaceful disdain, and despite his willingness to help, the Doc has little real empathy in him. That said, Siward is a very competent sawbones, working both as a travelling and a stationary doctor depending on where he is needed most, and conducting his work patiently, diligently, and with a quiet but exquisitely keen attention to comfort that reassures his less optimistic patients more than compassionate words ever could. In fact, though his emotions seem to have worn rather thin through the years, Siward truly cares about the state of the world and desires a hopeful future- Or at least, in his absence of empathy, the ideal of one.

However, though this correctly indicates that Siward's morals are usually in good form, a conflict of priorities has long since brought him into less savoury company than most doctors appreciate. Doc Siward may care about the world, but he also cares about himself and his finances, and cares very much. For this reason he has no scruples as to who he heals, and has become a very reliable, confidential source of medical and strategic aid to major criminal entities when they pass through Medburn, and is always willing to keep quiet about dangerous secrets for a small fee- Or, for a larger one, use his medical ability for even darker reasons. Though Siward is clean, quick, and as painless as he can manage, he has in the past been recruited to perform permanent crippling or amputation procedures on captured enemies of wealthy criminal gangs.

Despite all this, though, Siward maintains the highest priority on anonymity while executing sublegal operations, knowing that a doctor with a good reputation is a great benefit to the world, and his selfishness does not completely dominate his goodwill. Sometimes the Doc will outright refuse to perform a shady job if he believes that the community stands enough to gain by his doing so. These moments, however, are very rare.

History: Doc Siward was born a Spritzee in a relatively wealthy family of Fairy Pokemon outside Medburn, and as is often the case among the rich, he inherited not only a privileged level of money and education, but a sense of superiority which remains a core part of his personality. The opening of the Stargate shortly after he was gifted the Sachet which allowed him to evolve, however, was a defining occurrence in Siward's life, and may well have steered him away from an even darker path. The secluded villa which his family occupied grew separated from its closest settlement by the opening of a Mystery Dungeon, and Siward experienced firsthand the pain and devastation which the Stargate could bring forth. Before the dust had settled, however, Siward had also seen the critical role played by altruism and teamwork in reversing the damage, as Guild after Guild mounted explorative expeditions to help forge safe paths through the dungeon and rescue the stranded. This event inspired Siward to become a healer, not only as a profiteer from the skyrocketing rate of injury in all settlements near dungeons, but as one who could at least partially help individuals while he could.
The amount of profiteering he has since done, however, and his liberal use of the criminal ties that are also the inheritance of wealth, his willingness to extend his help to the gangs, mobs and mafias that thrive since the coming of the Stargate, and his lack of interest in actually closing the Stargate itself, show clearly that there is still a long, irreversible streak of selfishness deep within Doc Siward's heart.

Pokemon Mystery Dungeons: Stargate [Mid-High Casual] Accepting!

Finished an antagonist character of some kind!

Siward the Aromatisse

Doc Siward

(Art from this page by Windy, at trackalaka.tumblr.com)

Level: 23.

Ability: Aroma Veil. This ability keeps the holder and its allies clear of emotional distraction, such as Taunt and Attract, in addition to aiding concentration outside of battle and keeping his patients conscious and calm when he is operating.

Moveset: Aromatherapy, Heal Pulse, Draining Kiss, Calm Mind.

Nature: Calm.

Personality: Siward is not entirely self-interested, but shows others a perpetual, peaceful disdain, and despite his willingness to help, the Doc has little real empathy in him. That said, Siward is a very competent sawbones, working both as a travelling and a stationary doctor depending on where he is needed most, and conducting his work patiently, diligently, and with a quiet but exquisitely keen attention to comfort that reassures his less optimistic patients more than compassionate words ever could. In fact, though his emotions seem to have worn rather thin through the years, Siward truly cares about the state of the world and desires a hopeful future- Or at least, in his absence of empathy, the ideal of one.

However, though this correctly indicates that Siward's morals are usually in good form, a conflict of priorities has long since brought him into less savoury company than most doctors appreciate. Doc Siward may care about the world, but he also cares about himself and his finances, and cares very much. For this reason he has no scruples as to who he heals, and has become a very reliable, confidential source of medical and strategic aid to major criminal entities when they pass through Medburn, and is always willing to keep quiet about dangerous secrets for a small fee- Or, for a larger one, use his medical ability for even darker reasons. Though Siward is clean, quick, and as painless as he can manage, he has in the past been recruited to perform permanent crippling or amputation procedures on captured enemies of wealthy criminal gangs.

Despite all this, though, Siward maintains the highest priority on anonymity while executing sublegal operations, knowing that a doctor with a good reputation is a great benefit to the world, and his selfishness does not completely dominate his goodwill. Sometimes the Doc will outright refuse to perform a shady job if he believes that the community stands enough to gain by his doing so. These moments, however, are very rare.

History: Doc Siward was born a Spritzee in a relatively wealthy family of Fairy Pokemon outside Medburn, and as is often the case among the rich, he inherited not only a privileged level of money and education, but a sense of superiority which remains a core part of his personality. The opening of the Stargate shortly after he was gifted the Sachet which allowed him to evolve, however, was a defining occurrence in Siward's life, and may well have steered him away from an even darker path. The secluded villa which his family occupied grew separated from its closest settlement by the opening of a Mystery Dungeon, and Siward experienced firsthand the pain and devastation which the Stargate could bring forth. Before the dust had settled, however, Siward had also seen the critical role played by altruism and teamwork in reversing the damage, as Guild after Guild mounted explorative expeditions to help forge safe paths through the dungeon and rescue the stranded. This event inspired Siward to become a healer, not only as a profiteer from the skyrocketing rate of injury in all settlements near dungeons, but as one who could at least partially help individuals while he could.
The amount of profiteering he has since done, however, and his liberal use of the criminal ties that are also the inheritance of wealth, his willingness to extend his help to the gangs, mobs and mafias that thrive since the coming of the Stargate, and his lack of interest in actually closing the Stargate itself, show clearly that there is still a long, irreversible streak of selfishness deep within Doc Siward's heart.