At what level do you would you prefer this to be? I'm sure most of you are actually at an advanced level but stay in casual. Regardless, I would enforce those site's explosive for the relevant section this is placed.
Would you prefer 3-5 or 5-10 players? I just want to know what is most comfortable for you and how much work I'll have to put in to involve everyone (which I wouldn't mind in the least).
Again, any and all questions are welcome and you always PM me with any concerns. :) Thank you all again.
@CynderThere is no limit. Personally, I'm going to have several NPCs.
I just want to let everyone know that I won't have internet until Monday. But I'll be keeping up on my phone.
Another note: acceptance will not be based off of the completion of a CS. I will be snooping on all of you. ;P Also, please PM all CSs to me. It'll just be easier for me to get back to everyone and give proper feedback. Thank you. :)
The destruction of Pokestations across the region is still under investigation. There have been no reports of casualties or injuries during these investigations. Some witnesses claim to have seen a Talonflame, Ampharos, and Rhyperior destroying the Pokestations under no provocation. The purpose of targeting Pokestations is still unknown. It is recommended by the Elite Four and the Gym Leaders that battling be restricted while the Fairfax Corporation assess damages and begin repairs."
"Regional Hoenn Alert: Breaking News! [6/7/3023]
As investigations of the destruction of Pokestations continues, the Sea Mauville Hydro Plant has gone offline. Everything from Route 105 to Dewford Town to Slateport City to Pacifidlog Town is currently out of power. The Fairfax Association is attempting to reroute power to the towns and cities, but those residing in the routes are advised to seek shelter elsewhere during this time.
There were no witnesses to the speculation of a sabotage to the Hydro Plant, but there have been reports of a 'Team Zodiac' that may be behind the Plant's power-down. Investigations toward the Pokestations have now included finding evidence of this 'Team Zodiac.'"
"Regional Hoenn Alert: Breaking Knews! [6/9/3023]
'Team Zodiac will reverse the damage done to the environment and to Pokemon done by the Fairfax Association. There is no need to resist or attempt to stop us for there is nothing to stop the inevitable.'
We are still gathering information of who the hooded figure might be, but it is clear they are part of this 'Team Zodiac.' Regardless, they've seemed to halt all progress made by the Fairfax Association to counteract the destruction of Pokestations and the Sea Mauville Hydro Plant. Battling is to be suspended until further notice as per the suggestion of the Elite Four and Gym Leaders. The safety of the citizens of Hoenn and their Pokemon are of utmost importance during this time."
"Regional Hoenn Alert: Breaking News! [6/12/3023]
All of Hoenn is currently in a state of emergency considering the findings of Team Zodiac. Their leader, going by the name of Pisces, claim the advancements made by the Fairfax Association and technologies as a whole have disturbed the relations between nature, Pokemon, and humans. He and his Team claim to correct this by removing all technological advancements across Hoenn and revert the region to a simpler time.
There have been some small groups around Hoenn that seem to advocate the movement. "They are to be approached with caution," states the Elite Four.
It is suggested by the Elite Four and Gym Leaders to restrict travel, intensive activities, and battling as transportation has been limited and the Fairfax Hospital has been shut down and its generators destroyed.
We will be keeping you all up to date on any information we gather -
...*static"
Setting: The Hoenn in this RP will be an Alternate Universe to that of the game, anime, and manga.
Natural sources of energy (wind, hydro, compression, heat, etc.) are gathered to power all of Hoenn. Mauville City oversees all collections and distributions of energy but also reports to the Fairfax Association. This allows all of Hoenn to be largely pollution-free.
The culture of this RP’s version of Hoenn will be considered liberal (socially, sexually, morally, whatever.). Most believe technology and nature can work together in harmony and that if technology negatively impacts nature, it does not belong. Consider this the baseline for your character’s involvement/opinion/role in this RP.
There are 18 Gyms, one of each type. The Gyms do not reside in the same places as the game/anime and they do not reside only in towns or cities. All 18 badges are required to challenge the Elite Four, which are stationed on Victory Road. The Pokemon League is where the Championship takes place, which is held in the summer each year. Participants are only required to have "successfully" defeated their region's Elite Four to compete in Hoenn’s Championship.
There is no maximum to the number of Pokemon to which an individual has immediate access. All are stored in one’s Gauntlet or carried on their person (should they not wish to have a gauntlet). There is no PC system and trading is performed by hand.
You may create any type of character you wish, there is no restriction (this includes creating a member of Team Zodiac or a character from/in a different region). Whether they interact with Pokemon is up to you. I only ask you keep in mind that there is intent to interact with the plot.
Rules
- No God-modding, power-playing, etc. etc. - There is no minimum or maximum post length. - Posts should drive the plot forward (either your own arc or the plot of the story in general). - Please be conscious of grammar. Ironically, my reading comprehension is lower than average and good grammar will help things along tremendously. - Criticism, from all parties, should be constructive and respectful. Over PM is always best. - Character Sheets should be PM'd to me before posting in the Character Tab. I do not want to see CSs in the OOC. - This list may change.
Character Sheet Reference
Name: Aliases, nicknames, former names, preferred names, etc. Age: > 18 History: Personality should be built within this. If you cannot determine personality from the history, then you have not developed your character enough. If your character does not have their own goal/dream to realize, then you have not developed your character enough. There is no minimum to the length of this section. Party: Describe, in short, what each Pokemon's general behavior/personality is like. What are their tactics in battle or how does the character utilize the Pokemon in battle? Relations with other party members is also a plus, but not required in this section. Please refer to the Pokemon Mechanics section for further information as to the Movesets.
Pokemon Mechanics
Pokemon can know and use any number of moves. They are not restricted by the game mechanics, canon from the anime or manga or any other forum. However, these will be restricted.
Moves must align with the Pokemon’s type and species (Starmie cannot know Thunderbolt or Gyro Ball, but can know Water Spout and Extrasensory).
TM’s and HM’s don’t exist. Teaching/Tutoring/etc. is enough to teach a Pokemon a new move, but it takes time.
Waterfall/Rock Smash/Cut/etc. are literally field moves. Surf does not create a tidal wave. Fly does not crash into the opponent. Strength does not throw the opponent around. Either other maneuvers should be utilized or new moves can be created for the same in-game effect.
Moves may be combined, but their power/effectiveness does not stack or add onto each other. They meld together to an average between the two.
Pokemon will perform the same move differently. One Butterfree uses Double Team and creates 3 free-moving forms. Another Butterfree uses Double Team and creates 20 mirror images that imitates the real one. As per this example, make sure to make maneuvers scale in ability to a reasonable level. However, this level will differ when certain techniques are trained to become more superior than the average.
Abilities are not limited to the games' discretion. The Ability should match the species/type of the Pokemon and Abilities of Legendary Pokemon are off-limits.
Pokemon have their own strategies and techniques upon which they rely. One Butterfree uses more passive/defensive methods and has a strong Light Screen, Poison Powder, Sleep Powder, and Stun Spore but has a below-average Bug Buzz, Silver Wind, and Aerial Ace. Another Butterfree can be the opposite, with above-average offense and below-average defense. Keep this in mind when creating your Pokemon.
Battle is real-time. Stats are largely irrelevant (no Pokemon is held to a max or min of any stat). Typing is somewhat irrelevant (any type can learn to withstand any weakness, but this must come at a cost). Of course, where a Pokemon exceeds others, there must be areas where they do not meet the standard. Feel free to min-max as much as you want. There will be no mention of stats in this RP, however.
Winning a battle is not always determined by knocking out the opponent. There are skills and behaviors between Pokemon and trainer which may be judged when considering a victor or deciding whether a badge has been earned. Example: The Gym Leader of Petalburg looks for grace with precision in both the trainer and their Pokemon. Perhaps the challenger's Pokemon are knocked-out, but they are awarded the badge because they showed precise grace. Perhaps the challenger completely overpowered the Gym Leader, but they are not awarded the badge because they did not exhibit precise grace. The expectations of the Gym Leaders may range from utilizing a specific move, utilizing a specific type or species of Pokemon. This may not be consistent with all challengers or the expectations may shift slightly or be thrown out all together as it is completely up to the discretion of the Gym Leader.
Pseudo-legendary Pokemon will be restricted and Legendary Pokemon are off-limits.
Pokemon may have and additional type added to their species. They may also have types omitted. This goes for Pokemon moves, as well.
Notes
- The following two sections are up for player contribution. Anything fleshed out enough will be entered in its appropriate section. - I am open to revising/editing any and all information in this post provided explanations. - The creation of original moves, abilities, etc. is welcome.
Noteable Technologies
Trainer Gauntlet: This light metallic devise wraps around the user's forearm when a Gym Leader or Professor acknowledges you have obtained your first legitimate Pokemon (ultimately up to the individual). The touch screen wraps around the arm and does not glare from the sun and cannot be scratched or smudged. It is fully waterproof and virtually indestructible. It comes in a variety of basic colors. They can materialize stored items, including but not limited to money, berries, Pokeballs, and bicycles. Standard Applications: Pokedex Pokemon Encyclopedia Map/GPS Pokemon Storage/Trading Bank Item Storage
Applications for Purchase: Training System Pokemon Rentals Customized Skins
PokeStations: these have replaced Pokemon Centers and Marts. They connect with the Trainer's Gauntlet to heal Pokemon and make purchases that will be digitally transferred from the station to the Gauntlet. They are unmanned and about the area of a phone booth but half the height and open. They are completely weatherproof.
As per the current situation, these are no longer able to be used. The only hospital in the region is now only a clinic and this is largely the reason why battling has been effectively banned by the Elite Four and Gym Leaders. The fact that the Pokestation are destroyed and offline will play a huge impact in everyone's personal lives and this should be reflected in the IC.
Hoenn Map Notes
This is to be used as a reference for landmarks throughout Hoenn. Most items in this list are up for discussion. Professor Fir's Laboratory Location: Littleroot Town Prof. Fir studies the behaviors of Pokemon and their relationship with humans and the environment. He has been a large part of the technological advancements seen throughout Hoenn and lead several efforts to develop and sustain the renewable energy being used across the region. He and his associates perform fieldwork, whether literally in the field or at sanctioned events, such as Gym Battles and the Pokemon Championship, to observe and analyze the relations between humans and Pokemon. Some show greater interest in foreigners' relations while others keep tabs on the natives' relationships. Prof. Fir, specifically, prefers focusing on the interactions between Pokemon and the environment as well as humans and the environment.
Johnson Academy Location: Oldale Town Barbara Johnson founded this now prestigious institute where trainers from across the region begin their training as well as holding specialized classes for Advanced Trainers where members of the Elite Four and Gym Leaders personally reveal their secrets, expound on their personal philosophies, as well as teach others the finer points of battling, contests, and relationships between Pokemon and Trainer.
Briney Marina Location: Route 104 S Founded by Mr. Briney, his legacy lives on with the marinas made in his name. Briney Marina and Dewford Marina are known for their oceanic explorations beyond Hoenn. They have been the front-runners for discovering ways in which to harness hydro energy without negatively impacting the environment.
Aromatherapy Location: Route 104 N Gabriella McDarby, her sisters, and their mothers and grandmothers have kept this little shop running for more than 100 years. They are the leaders in growing and harvesting berries and know everything there is to know about the medicinal properties of said berries. They have learned how to cross-pollinate which berries for the best results. Now, with the Pokestations rendered useless, they are the go-to for injured Pokemon and humans, next to Lavaridge Medical Centre.
Fairfax Corporation (Institute and Hospital) Location: Rustboro City Jackson Fairfax III is the great-grandson of Jackson Fairfax I, who founded the corporation to find and establish sources of renewable energy and the best ways in which to contain them. Fairfax III founded the Hospital and Institute in the hopes to continue the progress his fore-fathers began. With the city out of power and their land being held hostage by Team Zodiac, their efforts have been halted.
Pokemon Ranger Headquarters Location: Rustboro City More or less the center of law enforcement, the Pokemon Rangers are the peace-keepers and executive branch of Hoenn. Commander Richard Hardy currently runs this establishment and is known for his harsh training regiment for his officers.
Dewford Marina Location: Dewford Town This marina is the sister to Briney Marina on Route 104 S. They are kept up and further developed by the same team of architects and sailors.
Sea Mauville Hydro Plant Location: Sea Mauville (Route 108) Sea Mauville was first created as a marine Biology Center, later recreated in Slateport City. Eventually, with the help of Joseph Fairfax I, they began to develop an efficient manner in which to harness energy from the currents deep below them. They were the leaders of hydro energy before Team Zodiac sabotaged their Plant.
Center for Marine Biology Location: Slateport City The Center for Marine Biology was founded by Nina Ridgeworth when she was reassigned from Sea Mauville itself. Her family has kept this center running and is currently overseen by Crester Goldenrod.
Slateport Marketplace Location: Slateport City Independent vendors from across Hoenn, and a few from beyond, flock to Slateport for the free and open trade marketplace established there before historical records can accurately determine.
Coordination Auditorium Locations: Slateport City, Fallarbor Town, Verdanturf Town, Lilycove City These Auditoriums hold grand festivals and competitions for Coordinators across Hoenn. The Pokemon League opens to Coordinators in the Autumn every 3 years to test the best of the best from across the globe.
New Mauville Location: Route 110 New Mauville was founded by Victor Coley who worked alongside Mr. Fairfax I to develop a manner in which to harness the massive amount of static electricity discovered underground. The levels of energy are as high as ever and special converters are utilized to store energy from Sea Mauville and the Ener-Geo Corporation. All energy in Hoenn is distributed from this location.
Ener-Geo Corporation Location: Mt. Chimney With Mt. Chimney forever seething under the surface. Joseph Fairfax II decided to take advantage of the intense heat rising from the planet's core. His entire life was dedicated to the founding and maintaining of th Ener-Geo Corporation.
Lavaridge Bath & Spa Location: Lavaridge Town Locals swear by the Baths of Lavaridge as a place for rejuvenation and spiritual healing. Most egg-hatching also occurs here to breeders stretching across the oceans.
Lavaridge Medical Centre Location: Lavaridge Town The Pokestations and Fairfax Hospital are shut down. Lavaridge Medical Centre, though centered around Herbology and other holistic medicinal practices, is still not very popular despite the attacks against Hoenn. Still, the clinic is often crowded.
Pokemon Day-Care Location: Route 117 Young trainers visit the Pokemon Day-Care to learn the basics of Pokemon Training. Novice Breeders use the place to learn the practice. Other times, Pokemon are left here when Trainers or Coordinators take long trips or pass away.
Weather Institute Location: Route 119 The Weather Institute monitors the weather conditions throughout Hoenn. They also monitor the levels of energy produced and distributed by Sea Mauville, New Mauville, and the Ener-Geo Corporation.
Lilycove Megamall Location: Lilycove City The seven-story shopping mall draws tourists from all over the world. This is often the first location where most foreigners are brought when entering Hoenn. Anything and everything any Trainer, Coordinator, Gym Leader, Elite Four member, Scientist, and anyone else could ever need.
Hoenn Art Institute Location: Lilycove City From eclectic to tradition and contemporary to abstract, artists spend their lives trying to have at least a single piece of their work to be on display here. Writers, animators, painters, sculptors, musicians, and any other kind of artist usually come here for inspiration, practice, consultation, practice, or simply to browse.
Lilycove Harbor Location: Lilycove City Lilycove Harbor is the immigration center for Hoenn. All those arriving from other regions begin their journey in Hoenn here. Where they go from here is up to the individual.
Pokemon Gym: Grass Location: Petalburg City Leader: Robert Holt
The destruction of Pokestations across the region is still under investigation. There have been no reports of casualties or injuries during these investigations. Some witnesses claim to have seen a Talonflame, Ampharos, and Rhyperior destroying the Pokestations under no provocation. The purpose of targeting Pokestations is still unknown. It is recommended by the Elite Four and the Gym Leaders that battling be restricted while the Fairfax Corporation assess damages and begin repairs."
"Regional Hoenn Alert: Breaking News! [6/7/3023]
As investigations of the destruction of Pokestations continues, the Sea Mauville Hydro Plant has gone offline. Everything from Route 105 to Dewford Town to Slateport City to Pacifidlog Town is currently out of power. The Fairfax Association is attempting to reroute power to the towns and cities, but those residing in the routes are advised to seek shelter elsewhere during this time.
There were no witnesses to the speculation of a sabotage to the Hydro Plant, but there have been reports of a 'Team Zodiac' that may be behind the Plant's power-down. Investigations toward the Pokestations have now included finding evidence of this 'Team Zodiac.'"
"Regional Hoenn Alert: Breaking Knews! [6/9/3023]
'Team Zodiac will reverse the damage done to the environment and to Pokemon done by the Fairfax Association. There is no need to resist or attempt to stop us for there is nothing to stop the inevitable.'
We are still gathering information of who the hooded figure might be, but it is clear they are part of this 'Team Zodiac.' Regardless, they've seemed to halt all progress made by the Fairfax Association to counteract the destruction of Pokestations and the Sea Mauville Hydro Plant. Battling is to be suspended until further notice as per the suggestion of the Elite Four and Gym Leaders. The safety of the citizens of Hoenn and their Pokemon are of utmost importance during this time."
"Regional Hoenn Alert: Breaking News! [6/12/3023]
All of Hoenn is currently in a state of emergency considering the findings of Team Zodiac. Their leader, going by the name of Pisces, claim the advancements made by the Fairfax Association and technologies as a whole have disturbed the relations between nature, Pokemon, and humans. He and his Team claim to correct this by removing all technological advancements across Hoenn and revert the region to a simpler time.
There have been some small groups around Hoenn that seem to advocate the movement. "They are to be approached with caution," states the Elite Four.
It is suggested by the Elite Four and Gym Leaders to restrict travel, intensive activities, and battling as transportation has been limited and the Fairfax Hospital has been shut down and its generators destroyed.
We will be keeping you all up to date on any information we gather -
...*static"
Setting: The Hoenn in this RP will be an Alternate Universe to that of the game, anime, and manga.
Natural sources of energy (wind, hydro, compression, heat, etc.) are gathered to power all of Hoenn. Mauville City oversees all collections and distributions of energy but also reports to the Fairfax Association. This allows all of Hoenn to be largely pollution-free.
The culture of this RP’s version of Hoenn will be considered liberal (socially, sexually, morally, whatever.). Most believe technology and nature can work together in harmony and that if technology negatively impacts nature, it does not belong. Consider this the baseline for your character’s involvement/opinion/role in this RP.
There are 18 Gyms, one of each type. The Gyms do not reside in the same places as the game/anime and they do not reside only in towns or cities. All 18 badges are required to challenge the Elite Four, which are stationed on Victory Road. The Pokemon League is where the Championship takes place, which is held in the summer each year. Participants are only required to have "successfully" defeated their region's Elite Four to compete in Hoenn’s Championship.
There is no maximum to the number of Pokemon to which an individual has immediate access. All are stored in one’s Gauntlet or carried on their person (should they not wish to have a gauntlet). There is no PC system and trading is performed by hand.
You may create any type of character you wish, there is no restriction (this includes creating a member of Team Zodiac or a character from/in a different region). Whether they interact with Pokemon is up to you. I only ask you keep in mind that there is intent to interact with the plot.
Rules
- No God-modding, power-playing, etc. etc. - There is no minimum or maximum post length. - Posts should drive the plot forward (either your own arc or the plot of the story in general). - Please be conscious of grammar. Ironically, my reading comprehension is lower than average and good grammar will help things along tremendously. - Criticism, from all parties, should be constructive and respectful. Over PM is always best. - Character Sheets should be PM'd to me before posting in the Character Tab. I do not want to see CSs in the OOC. - This list may change.
Character Sheet Reference
Name: Aliases, nicknames, former names, preferred names, etc. Age: > 18 History: Personality should be built within this. If you cannot determine personality from the history, then you have not developed your character enough. If your character does not have their own goal/dream to realize, then you have not developed your character enough. There is no minimum to the length of this section. Party: Describe, in short, what each Pokemon's general behavior/personality is like. What are their tactics in battle or how does the character utilize the Pokemon in battle? Relations with other party members is also a plus, but not required in this section. Please refer to the Pokemon Mechanics section for further information as to the Movesets.
Pokemon Mechanics
Pokemon can know and use any number of moves. They are not restricted by the game mechanics, canon from the anime or manga or any other forum. However, these will be restricted.
Moves must align with the Pokemon’s type and species (Starmie cannot know Thunderbolt or Gyro Ball, but can know Water Spout and Extrasensory).
TM’s and HM’s don’t exist. Teaching/Tutoring/etc. is enough to teach a Pokemon a new move, but it takes time.
Waterfall/Rock Smash/Cut/etc. are literally field moves. Surf does not create a tidal wave. Fly does not crash into the opponent. Strength does not throw the opponent around. Either other maneuvers should be utilized or new moves can be created for the same in-game effect.
Moves may be combined, but their power/effectiveness does not stack or add onto each other. They meld together to an average between the two.
Pokemon will perform the same move differently. One Butterfree uses Double Team and creates 3 free-moving forms. Another Butterfree uses Double Team and creates 20 mirror images that imitates the real one. As per this example, make sure to make maneuvers scale in ability to a reasonable level. However, this level will differ when certain techniques are trained to become more superior than the average.
Abilities are not limited to the games' discretion. The Ability should match the species/type of the Pokemon and Abilities of Legendary Pokemon are off-limits.
Pokemon have their own strategies and techniques upon which they rely. One Butterfree uses more passive/defensive methods and has a strong Light Screen, Poison Powder, Sleep Powder, and Stun Spore but has a below-average Bug Buzz, Silver Wind, and Aerial Ace. Another Butterfree can be the opposite, with above-average offense and below-average defense. Keep this in mind when creating your Pokemon.
Battle is real-time. Stats are largely irrelevant (no Pokemon is held to a max or min of any stat). Typing is somewhat irrelevant (any type can learn to withstand any weakness, but this must come at a cost). Of course, where a Pokemon exceeds others, there must be areas where they do not meet the standard. Feel free to min-max as much as you want. There will be no mention of stats in this RP, however.
Winning a battle is not always determined by knocking out the opponent. There are skills and behaviors between Pokemon and trainer which may be judged when considering a victor or deciding whether a badge has been earned. Example: The Gym Leader of Petalburg looks for grace with precision in both the trainer and their Pokemon. Perhaps the challenger's Pokemon are knocked-out, but they are awarded the badge because they showed precise grace. Perhaps the challenger completely overpowered the Gym Leader, but they are not awarded the badge because they did not exhibit precise grace. The expectations of the Gym Leaders may range from utilizing a specific move, utilizing a specific type or species of Pokemon. This may not be consistent with all challengers or the expectations may shift slightly or be thrown out all together as it is completely up to the discretion of the Gym Leader.
Pseudo-legendary Pokemon will be restricted and Legendary Pokemon are off-limits.
Pokemon may have and additional type added to their species. They may also have types omitted. This goes for Pokemon moves, as well.
Notes
- The following two sections are up for player contribution. Anything fleshed out enough will be entered in its appropriate section. - I am open to revising/editing any and all information in this post provided explanations. - The creation of original moves, abilities, etc. is welcome.
Noteable Technologies
Trainer Gauntlet: This light metallic devise wraps around the user's forearm when a Gym Leader or Professor acknowledges you have obtained your first legitimate Pokemon (ultimately up to the individual). The touch screen wraps around the arm and does not glare from the sun and cannot be scratched or smudged. It is fully waterproof and virtually indestructible. It comes in a variety of basic colors. They can materialize stored items, including but not limited to money, berries, Pokeballs, and bicycles. Standard Applications: Pokedex Pokemon Encyclopedia Map/GPS Pokemon Storage/Trading Bank Item Storage
Applications for Purchase: Training System Pokemon Rentals Customized Skins
PokeStations: these have replaced Pokemon Centers and Marts. They connect with the Trainer's Gauntlet to heal Pokemon and make purchases that will be digitally transferred from the station to the Gauntlet. They are unmanned and about the area of a phone booth but half the height and open. They are completely weatherproof.
As per the current situation, these are no longer able to be used. The only hospital in the region is now only a clinic and this is largely the reason why battling has been effectively banned by the Elite Four and Gym Leaders. The fact that the Pokestation are destroyed and offline will play a huge impact in everyone's personal lives and this should be reflected in the IC.
Hoenn Map Notes
This is to be used as a reference for landmarks throughout Hoenn. Most items in this list are up for discussion. Professor Fir's Laboratory Location: Littleroot Town Prof. Fir studies the behaviors of Pokemon and their relationship with humans and the environment. He has been a large part of the technological advancements seen throughout Hoenn and lead several efforts to develop and sustain the renewable energy being used across the region. He and his associates perform fieldwork, whether literally in the field or at sanctioned events, such as Gym Battles and the Pokemon Championship, to observe and analyze the relations between humans and Pokemon. Some show greater interest in foreigners' relations while others keep tabs on the natives' relationships. Prof. Fir, specifically, prefers focusing on the interactions between Pokemon and the environment as well as humans and the environment.
Johnson Academy Location: Oldale Town Barbara Johnson founded this now prestigious institute where trainers from across the region begin their training as well as holding specialized classes for Advanced Trainers where members of the Elite Four and Gym Leaders personally reveal their secrets, expound on their personal philosophies, as well as teach others the finer points of battling, contests, and relationships between Pokemon and Trainer.
Briney Marina Location: Route 104 S Founded by Mr. Briney, his legacy lives on with the marinas made in his name. Briney Marina and Dewford Marina are known for their oceanic explorations beyond Hoenn. They have been the front-runners for discovering ways in which to harness hydro energy without negatively impacting the environment.
Aromatherapy Location: Route 104 N Gabriella McDarby, her sisters, and their mothers and grandmothers have kept this little shop running for more than 100 years. They are the leaders in growing and harvesting berries and know everything there is to know about the medicinal properties of said berries. They have learned how to cross-pollinate which berries for the best results. Now, with the Pokestations rendered useless, they are the go-to for injured Pokemon and humans, next to Lavaridge Medical Centre.
Fairfax Corporation (Institute and Hospital) Location: Rustboro City Jackson Fairfax III is the great-grandson of Jackson Fairfax I, who founded the corporation to find and establish sources of renewable energy and the best ways in which to contain them. Fairfax III founded the Hospital and Institute in the hopes to continue the progress his fore-fathers began. With the city out of power and their land being held hostage by Team Zodiac, their efforts have been halted.
Pokemon Ranger Headquarters Location: Rustboro City More or less the center of law enforcement, the Pokemon Rangers are the peace-keepers and executive branch of Hoenn. Commander Richard Hardy currently runs this establishment and is known for his harsh training regiment for his officers.
Dewford Marina Location: Dewford Town This marina is the sister to Briney Marina on Route 104 S. They are kept up and further developed by the same team of architects and sailors.
Sea Mauville Hydro Plant Location: Sea Mauville (Route 108) Sea Mauville was first created as a marine Biology Center, later recreated in Slateport City. Eventually, with the help of Joseph Fairfax I, they began to develop an efficient manner in which to harness energy from the currents deep below them. They were the leaders of hydro energy before Team Zodiac sabotaged their Plant.
Center for Marine Biology Location: Slateport City The Center for Marine Biology was founded by Nina Ridgeworth when she was reassigned from Sea Mauville itself. Her family has kept this center running and is currently overseen by Crester Goldenrod.
Slateport Marketplace Location: Slateport City Independent vendors from across Hoenn, and a few from beyond, flock to Slateport for the free and open trade marketplace established there before historical records can accurately determine.
Coordination Auditorium Locations: Slateport City, Fallarbor Town, Verdanturf Town, Lilycove City These Auditoriums hold grand festivals and competitions for Coordinators across Hoenn. The Pokemon League opens to Coordinators in the Autumn every 3 years to test the best of the best from across the globe.
New Mauville Location: Route 110 New Mauville was founded by Victor Coley who worked alongside Mr. Fairfax I to develop a manner in which to harness the massive amount of static electricity discovered underground. The levels of energy are as high as ever and special converters are utilized to store energy from Sea Mauville and the Ener-Geo Corporation. All energy in Hoenn is distributed from this location.
Ener-Geo Corporation Location: Mt. Chimney With Mt. Chimney forever seething under the surface. Joseph Fairfax II decided to take advantage of the intense heat rising from the planet's core. His entire life was dedicated to the founding and maintaining of th Ener-Geo Corporation.
Lavaridge Bath & Spa Location: Lavaridge Town Locals swear by the Baths of Lavaridge as a place for rejuvenation and spiritual healing. Most egg-hatching also occurs here to breeders stretching across the oceans.
Lavaridge Medical Centre Location: Lavaridge Town The Pokestations and Fairfax Hospital are shut down. Lavaridge Medical Centre, though centered around Herbology and other holistic medicinal practices, is still not very popular despite the attacks against Hoenn. Still, the clinic is often crowded.
Pokemon Day-Care Location: Route 117 Young trainers visit the Pokemon Day-Care to learn the basics of Pokemon Training. Novice Breeders use the place to learn the practice. Other times, Pokemon are left here when Trainers or Coordinators take long trips or pass away.
Weather Institute Location: Route 119 The Weather Institute monitors the weather conditions throughout Hoenn. They also monitor the levels of energy produced and distributed by Sea Mauville, New Mauville, and the Ener-Geo Corporation.
Lilycove Megamall Location: Lilycove City The seven-story shopping mall draws tourists from all over the world. This is often the first location where most foreigners are brought when entering Hoenn. Anything and everything any Trainer, Coordinator, Gym Leader, Elite Four member, Scientist, and anyone else could ever need.
Hoenn Art Institute Location: Lilycove City From eclectic to tradition and contemporary to abstract, artists spend their lives trying to have at least a single piece of their work to be on display here. Writers, animators, painters, sculptors, musicians, and any other kind of artist usually come here for inspiration, practice, consultation, practice, or simply to browse.
Lilycove Harbor Location: Lilycove City Lilycove Harbor is the immigration center for Hoenn. All those arriving from other regions begin their journey in Hoenn here. Where they go from here is up to the individual.
Pokemon Gym: Grass Location: Petalburg City Leader: Robert Holt
The destruction of Pokestations across the region is still under investigation. There have been no reports of casualties or injuries during these investigations. Some witnesses claim to have seen a Talonflame, Ampharos, and Rhyperior destroying the Pokestations under no provocation. The purpose of targeting Pokestations is still unknown. It is recommended by the Elite Four and the Gym Leaders that battling be restricted while the Fairfax Corporation assess damages and begin repairs."
"Regional Hoenn Alert: Breaking News! [6/7/3023]
As investigations of the destruction of Pokestations continues, the Sea Mauville Hydro Plant has gone offline. Everything from Route 105 to Dewford Town to Slateport City to Pacifidlog Town is currently out of power. The Fairfax Association is attempting to reroute power to the towns and cities, but those residing in the routes are advised to seek shelter elsewhere during this time.
There were no witnesses to the speculation of a sabotage to the Hydro Plant, but there have been reports of a 'Team Zodiac' that may be behind the Plant's power-down. Investigations toward the Pokestations have now included finding evidence of this 'Team Zodiac.'"
"Regional Hoenn Alert: Breaking Knews! [6/9/3023]
'Team Zodiac will reverse the damage done to the environment and to Pokemon done by the Fairfax Association. There is no need to resist or attempt to stop us for there is nothing to stop the inevitable.'
We are still gathering information of who the hooded figure might be, but it is clear they are part of this 'Team Zodiac.' Regardless, they've seemed to halt all progress made by the Fairfax Association to counteract the destruction of Pokestations and the Sea Mauville Hydro Plant. Battling is to be suspended until further notice as per the suggestion of the Elite Four and Gym Leaders. The safety of the citizens of Hoenn and their Pokemon are of utmost importance during this time."
"Regional Hoenn Alert: Breaking News! [6/12/3023]
All of Hoenn is currently in a state of emergency considering the findings of Team Zodiac. Their leader, going by the name of Pisces, claim the advancements made by the Fairfax Association and technologies as a whole have disturbed the relations between nature, Pokemon, and humans. He and his Team claim to correct this by removing all technological advancements across Hoenn and revert the region to a simpler time.
There have been some small groups around Hoenn that seem to advocate the movement. "They are to be approached with caution," states the Elite Four.
It is suggested by the Elite Four and Gym Leaders to restrict travel, intensive activities, and battling as transportation has been limited and the Fairfax Hospital has been shut down and its generators destroyed.
We will be keeping you all up to date on any information we gather -
...*static"
Setting: The Hoenn in this RP will be an Alternate Universe to that of the game, anime, and manga.
Natural sources of energy (wind, hydro, compression, heat, etc.) are gathered to power all of Hoenn. Mauville City oversees all collections and distributions of energy but also reports to the Fairfax Association. This allows all of Hoenn to be largely pollution-free.
The culture of this RP’s version of Hoenn will be considered liberal (socially, sexually, morally, whatever.). Most believe technology and nature can work together in harmony and that if technology negatively impacts nature, it does not belong. Consider this the baseline for your character’s involvement/opinion/role in this RP.
There are 18 Gyms, one of each type. The Gyms do not reside in the same places as the game/anime and they do not reside only in towns or cities. All 18 badges are required to challenge the Elite Four, which are stationed on Victory Road. The Pokemon League is where the Championship takes place, which is held in the summer each year. Participants are only required to have "successfully" defeated their region's Elite Four to compete in Hoenn’s Championship.
Mega Evolution has not yet been discovered, though there may be those investigating the possibility of Mega Evolution.
There is no maximum to the number of Pokemon to which an individual has immediate access. All are stored in one’s Gauntlet or carried on their person (should they not wish to have a gauntlet). There is no PC system and trading is performed by hand.
You may create any type of character you wish, there is no restriction (this includes creating a member of Team Zodiac or a character from/in a different region). Whether they interact with Pokemon is up to you. I only ask you keep in mind that there is intent to interact with the plot.
Rules
- No God-modding, power-playing, meta-gaming, etc. etc. - There is no minimum or maximum post length. - Posts should drive the plot forward (either your own arc or the plot of the story in general). - Please be conscious of grammar. Ironically, my reading comprehension is lower than average and good grammar will help things along tremendously. - Criticism, from all parties, should be constructive and respectful. Over PM is always best. - Character Sheets should be PM'd to me before posting in the Character Tab. I do not want to see CSs in the OOC. - This list may change.
Character Sheet Reference
Name: Aliases, nicknames, former names, preferred names, etc. Age: don't care xP History: Personality should be built within this. If you cannot determine personality from the history, then you have not developed your character enough. If your character does not have their own goal/dream to realize, then you have not developed your character enough. There is no minimum to the length of this section. Party: Describe, in short, what each Pokemon's general behavior/personality is like. What are their tactics in battle or how does the character utilize the Pokemon in battle? Relations with other party members is also a plus, but not required in this section. Please refer to the Pokemon Mechanics section for further information as to the Movesets.
Pokemon Mechanics
Pokemon can know and use any number of moves. They are not restricted by the game mechanics, canon from the anime or manga or any other forum. However, there will be other restrictions.
Moves must align with the Pokemon’s type and species (Starmie cannot know Thunderbolt or Gyro Ball, but can know Water Spout and Extrasensory).
TM’s and HM’s don’t exist. Teaching/Tutoring/etc. is enough to teach a Pokemon a new move, but it takes time.
Waterfall/Rock Smash/Cut/etc. are literally field moves. Surf does not create a tidal wave. Fly does not crash into the opponent. Strength does not throw the opponent around. Either other maneuvers should be utilized or new moves can be created for the same in-game effect.
Moves may be combined, but their power/effectiveness does not stack or add onto each other. They meld together to an average between the two.
Pokemon will perform the same move differently. One Butterfree uses Double Team and creates 3 free-moving forms. Another Butterfree uses Double Team and creates 20 mirror images that imitates the real one. As per this example, make sure to make maneuvers scale in ability to a reasonable level. However, this level will differ when certain techniques are trained to become more superior than the average.
Abilities are not limited to the games' discretion. The Ability should match the species/type of the Pokemon and Abilities of Legendary Pokemon are off-limits.
Pokemon have their own strategies and techniques upon which they rely. One Butterfree uses more passive/defensive methods and has a strong Light Screen, Poison Powder, Sleep Powder, and Stun Spore but has a below-average Bug Buzz, Silver Wind, and Aerial Ace. Another Butterfree can be the opposite, with above-average offense and below-average defense. Keep this in mind when creating your Pokemon.
Battle is real-time. Stats are largely irrelevant (no Pokemon is held to a max or min of any stat). Typing is somewhat irrelevant (any type can learn to withstand any weakness, but this must come at a cost). Of course, where a Pokemon exceeds others, there must be areas where they do not meet the standard. Feel free to min-max as much as you want. There will be no mention of stats in this RP, however.
Winning a battle is not always determined by knocking out the opponent. There are skills and behaviors between Pokemon and trainer which may be judged when considering a victor or deciding whether a badge has been earned. Example: The Gym Leader of Petalburg looks for grace with precision in both the trainer and their Pokemon. Perhaps the challenger's Pokemon are knocked-out, but they are awarded the badge because they showed precise grace. Perhaps the challenger completely overpowered the Gym Leader, but they are not awarded the badge because they did not exhibit precise grace. The expectations of the Gym Leaders may range from utilizing a specific move, utilizing a specific type or species of Pokemon. This may not be consistent with all challengers or the expectations may shift slightly or be thrown out all together as it is completely up to the discretion of the Gym Leader.
Pseudo-legendary Pokemon will be restricted and Legendary Pokemon are off-limits.
Pokemon may have and additional type added to their species. They may also have types omitted. This goes for Pokemon moves, as well. This is largely for the sake of flavor.
Notes
- The following two sections are up for player contribution. Anything fleshed out enough will be entered in its appropriate section. - I am open to revising/editing any and all information in this post provided explanations. - The creation of original moves, abilities, etc. is welcome.
Noteable Technologies
Trainer Gauntlet: This light metallic devise wraps around the user's forearm when a Gym Leader or Professor acknowledges you have obtained your first legitimate Pokemon (ultimately up to the individual). The touch screen wraps around the arm and does not glare from the sun and cannot be scratched or smudged. It is fully waterproof and virtually indestructible. It comes in a variety of basic colors. They can materialize stored items, including but not limited to money, berries, Pokeballs, and bicycles. Standard Applications: Pokedex Pokemon Encyclopedia Map/GPS Pokemon Storage/Trading Bank Item Storage
Applications for Purchase: Training System Pokemon Rentals Customized Skins
PokeStations: these have replaced Pokemon Centers and Marts. They connect with the Trainer's Gauntlet to heal Pokemon and make purchases that will be digitally transferred from the station to the Gauntlet. They are unmanned and about the area of a phone booth but half the height and open. They are completely weatherproof.
As per the current situation, these are no longer able to be used. The only hospital in the region is now only a clinic and this is largely the reason why battling has been effectively banned by the Elite Four and Gym Leaders. The fact that the Pokestation are destroyed and offline will play a huge impact in everyone's personal lives and this should be reflected in the IC.
Hoenn Map Notes
This is to be used as a reference for landmarks throughout Hoenn. Most items in this list are up for discussion. Professor Fir's Laboratory Location: Littleroot Town Prof. Fir studies the behaviors of Pokemon and their relationship with humans and the environment. He has been a large part of the technological advancements seen throughout Hoenn and lead several efforts to develop and sustain the renewable energy being used across the region. He and his associates perform fieldwork, whether literally in the field or at sanctioned events, such as Gym Battles and the Pokemon Championship, to observe and analyze the relations between humans and Pokemon. Some show greater interest in foreigners' relations while others keep tabs on the natives' relationships. Prof. Fir, specifically, prefers focusing on the interactions between Pokemon and the environment as well as humans and the environment.
Johnson Academy Location: Oldale Town Barbara Johnson founded this now prestigious institute where trainers from across the region begin their training as well as holding specialized classes for Advanced Trainers where members of the Elite Four and Gym Leaders personally reveal their secrets, expound on their personal philosophies, as well as teach others the finer points of battling, contests, and relationships between Pokemon and Trainer.
Briney Marina Location: Route 104 S Founded by Mr. Briney, his legacy lives on with the marinas made in his name. Briney Marina and Dewford Marina are known for their oceanic explorations beyond Hoenn. They have been the front-runners for discovering ways in which to harness hydro energy without negatively impacting the environment.
Aromatherapy Location: Route 104 N Gabriella McDarby, her sisters, and their mothers and grandmothers have kept this little shop running for more than 100 years. They are the leaders in growing and harvesting berries and know everything there is to know about the medicinal properties of said berries. They have learned how to cross-pollinate which berries for the best results. Now, with the Pokestations rendered useless, they are the go-to for injured Pokemon and humans, next to Lavaridge Medical Centre.
Fairfax Corporation (Institute and Hospital) Location: Rustboro City Jackson Fairfax III is the great-grandson of Jackson Fairfax I, who founded the corporation to find and establish sources of renewable energy and the best ways in which to contain them. Fairfax III founded the Hospital and Institute in the hopes to continue the progress his fore-fathers began. With the city out of power and their land being held hostage by Team Zodiac, their efforts have been halted.
Pokemon Ranger Headquarters Location: Rustboro City More or less the center of law enforcement, the Pokemon Rangers are the peace-keepers and executive branch of Hoenn. Commander Richard Hardy currently runs this establishment and is known for his harsh training regiment for his officers.
Dewford Marina Location: Dewford Town This marina is the sister to Briney Marina on Route 104 S. They are kept up and further developed by the same team of architects and sailors.
Sea Mauville Hydro Plant Location: Sea Mauville (Route 108) Sea Mauville was first created as a marine Biology Center, later recreated in Slateport City. Eventually, with the help of Joseph Fairfax I, they began to develop an efficient manner in which to harness energy from the currents deep below them. They were the leaders of hydro energy before Team Zodiac sabotaged their Plant.
Center for Marine Biology Location: Slateport City The Center for Marine Biology was founded by Nina Ridgeworth when she was reassigned from Sea Mauville itself. Her family has kept this center running and is currently overseen by Crester Goldenrod.
Slateport Marketplace Location: Slateport City Independent vendors from across Hoenn, and a few from beyond, flock to Slateport for the free and open trade marketplace established there before historical records can accurately determine.
Coordination Auditorium Locations: Slateport City, Fallarbor Town, Verdanturf Town, Lilycove City These Auditoriums hold grand festivals and competitions for Coordinators across Hoenn. The Pokemon League opens to Coordinators in the Autumn every 3 years to test the best of the best from across the globe.
New Mauville Location: Route 110 New Mauville was founded by Victor Coley who worked alongside Mr. Fairfax I to develop a manner in which to harness the massive amount of static electricity discovered underground. The levels of energy are as high as ever and special converters are utilized to store energy from Sea Mauville and the Ener-Geo Corporation. All energy in Hoenn is distributed from this location.
Ener-Geo Corporation Location: Mt. Chimney With Mt. Chimney forever seething under the surface. Joseph Fairfax II decided to take advantage of the intense heat rising from the planet's core. His entire life was dedicated to the founding and maintaining of th Ener-Geo Corporation.
Lavaridge Bath & Spa Location: Lavaridge Town Locals swear by the Baths of Lavaridge as a place for rejuvenation and spiritual healing. Most egg-hatching also occurs here to breeders stretching across the oceans.
Lavaridge Medical Centre Location: Lavaridge Town The Pokestations and Fairfax Hospital are shut down. Lavaridge Medical Centre, though centered around Herbology and other holistic medicinal practices, is still not very popular despite the attacks against Hoenn. Still, the clinic is often crowded.
Pokemon Day-Care Location: Route 117 Young trainers visit the Pokemon Day-Care to learn the basics of Pokemon Training. Novice Breeders use the place to learn the practice. Other times, Pokemon are left here when Trainers or Coordinators take long trips or pass away.
Weather Institute Location: Route 119 The Weather Institute monitors the weather conditions throughout Hoenn. They also monitor the levels of energy produced and distributed by Sea Mauville, New Mauville, and the Ener-Geo Corporation.
Lilycove Megamall Location: Lilycove City The seven-story shopping mall draws tourists from all over the world. This is often the first location where most foreigners are brought when entering Hoenn. Anything and everything any Trainer, Coordinator, Gym Leader, Elite Four member, Scientist, and anyone else could ever need.
Hoenn Art Institute Location: Lilycove City From eclectic to tradition and contemporary to abstract, artists spend their lives trying to have at least a single piece of their work to be on display here. Writers, animators, painters, sculptors, musicians, and any other kind of artist usually come here for inspiration, practice, consultation, practice, or simply to browse.
Lilycove Harbor Location: Lilycove City Lilycove Harbor is the immigration center for Hoenn. All those arriving from other regions begin their journey in Hoenn here. Where they go from here is up to the individual.
Pokemon Gym: Grass Location: Petalburg City Leader: Robert Holt
"Javilla! Focus!" a deep voice reverberated against the metal surrounding them. "Run!"
Ael raised his left hand so his palm was facing the creature. It was a gesture as if make him cease his manipulation, or his movements. But, it was a threat. His silent gaze at the figure was an attempt to distract from whatever he was saying to Javilla. He reached out the Force to her, again blanketing her in a lightness the Sith hadn't experienced before.
Her eyes met her Master's and she seemed to snap out of the trance. But she looked back, remembering what he was saying, and made the mental note to actually consider the things he said. But now, she was concerned for her own safety, knowing Ael's stance meaning he was about to go on the offensive.
She turned toward Ael and took a leap before she would fall into a sprint. As this occurred, she was surrounded by an intense heat that created a wall between her and the Dark Creature. Javilla looked back at the flames, still considering the male's validity.
The Sith was forced back once more as the flames forced him to abandon his talk with the young padawan and focus his attention on the Jedi, who was clearly in no mood to consider any words that the Sith said. He was not here to debate philosophy, his posture was easily read as hostile.
The Sith would have to adapt.
"Well that was rude." Darth Seducus quipped, placing a hand on his lightsaber, the other reaching out to place a wave of cold over the flames. "We were only debating, if I had wanted to attack her, wouldn't we already be locked in combat?"
Ael was surprised to see his flames so easily extinguished. This Creature held great power over his own Acestral Influence. The Force showed no favoritism between the two.
He looked back to see Javilla stopped and looking back with concern. However, it was difficult to tell for whom she was concerned. His attention quickly returned to the Creature, blocking out the words and the overwhelming sense of oppression upon him.
Seducus paused, letting the Jedi get the first move, trying to provoke him with words, "Or is that not allowed? After all, her master can barely speak basic, I can only imagine that with a master like you, she has only learned the physical aspect of the force and nothing more sophisticated than that. After all, you are a warrior born, are you not? I can see that you speak with violence, not words."
Darth Seducus sneered, flipping his cape back to reveal his lightsaber was already in hand. "So why not speak to me in your native tongue? The language of combat?"
The Force flowed violently around and then into Ael's body. His chest, arms, and legs seemed to inflate, but he wasn't flexing more than necessary. The large Epicant lunged to his left and toward the wall of the tunnel. His hand fell through the metal sheet and his grip made it fold around his hand. He leaned forward into a sprint and tore the small panel off the wall upon which it was welded. It flew toward the Creature at an incredible speed.
The shadow was quick to draw his saber, a crimson flash rended the obstruction cleanly before faced with the long blade of his foe.
Ael knew this would not deter the powerful Darkness before him. Oew's pure white, one meter blade shot out of its two meter long staff. The nine foot weapon was larger than the man, himself, but it spun with some kind of controlled grace that tore into the sides and ceiling of the tunnel before falling down toward the Darkness.
Clearly he could see the tall man was intending to overwhelm and overpower him, with his large size and natural athleticism the Jedi was looking to end the fight quickly with the pure reach of his current weapon.
But Darth Seducus was a crafty sort, quick to sidestep the cutting blow and merely utilize the weapon's reach against it. As the white blade fell past its target, the tip touched the floor before the staff of the weapon was jabbed backwards and toward the head of the Darkness.
Seducus spun out of the way without much effort and swug his blade up to slice at the staff as a sort of half-hearted response and to see how the Jedi would react. He was surprised to see the staff was unaffected by the parry.
Ael used the momentum of the parry to swing the blade clockwise around and through the wall before meeting with the Bloodblade. The Shadow and the White were locked for a moment before Ael slid his hands down the staff and attempted to use the reach of the sabertaff to reach around and stab the Darkness in the chest.
Seducus leapt back and performed a tight backflip in order to remain out of reach before reversing his direction and straight toward Ael. The saberstaff spun and swung down at Seducus who simply evaded it with a quick tumble before jumping and slicing at the Jedi's head.
Ael used the movement of the blade down to block the strike with the staff of his blade. Again, in a lock, Ael glared into the Darkness' eyes. With only the blackened glass, it was like the face of the Darkness was a void, and that was indeed what it felt like.
This time, Seducus was the one to break the lock. It seemed his Aura was not affecting the fellow near-human. There were few with the natural ability to resist such tactics. And with this man being clearly untrained in the art of using the Force in a mental manner, Seducus assumed the man was naturally resistant to tricks of the mind.
The Bloodblade twirled tightly around him to the point where Ael would not be able to follow its exact positioning. But Ael wouldn't be deterred and, instead, interrupted the flourish with several powerful swings and strikes. Ael's Snowstaff continued to tear into the sides of the small tunnel and soon began to sink under the pressure of the metallic structures above it. Seducus used his agility and Ael's own inertia to dodge and parry each blow. Though each were impossibly powerful, Seducus managed to exert little energy to defend himself.
Ael knew this man's speed and flexibility was clearly providing an advantage in such a tight space. So he spun Oew around in front of him and let the blade slice a perfect circle through the tunnel. Seducus' section slipped down a couple feet as the compromised structure of the tunnel above him began to shift and sink down.
"Interesting choice for a weapon." the Darth taunted. He wasn't as intimidated by the state of their environment nearly as much as the Jedi thought. "Do you always try to bisect the room you are in for combat? One would think an eperienced warrior such as yourself would care about the collateral damage he could cause...especially in such a volatile location."
Ael would remain silent and, instead, chanelled his emotions towards his Padawan and this Darkness into an intense flame that quickly filled the portion of tunnel in which the Sith was about to be crushed. Ael focused to make the flames as hot as he could before turning away and retreating Oew so he could sprint through the tunnel and into a safer, more spacious location.
The dark being had to react quickly, or risk a hazardous and painful demise. His path towards the Jedi was cut off, and the flames licked at his back. Focusing his darkness around him, he launched himself through the inferno, the flames parting at his entry as he leapt to a safe spot in the darkness. His lightsaber disengaged as he slipped through the tunnels, once more engulfing himself in shadow as he made his way around to meet his intense foe.
He had the advantage of surprise once more, disippating his presence as he crept toward the jedi's location, his poisonous words once more permeating the surroundings.
"If you keep this up, a good portion of Nar Shadda is going to lose power." He called, cutting around to once more try and head the Knight off at a nearby juncture in a large engine room. "Are you sure you are here to help? Nobody will be grateful if you destory the world's power sources."
As he spoke, he slipped through the room, once more smashing the lights to try and envelop the room in darkness, trying to enshroud the Jedi's view once more. As soon as the Jedi were to enter, he'd find another dark room. It seemed the Jedi wasted no time in attempting to cut through the Darkness with his own white blade. It only illuminated a small portion of the domed room.
Seducus would not wait for long, as the crafty Sith already had an offensive mounted for the encroaching warrior. Reaching out with his mind, he snared a small maintenance droid within the room, hurling it through the dark at the knight.
While this attack would be surprising, the damage would be superficial at best, but it would hopefully catch the Jedi's attention. While the droid came flying through the air, the Sith would reveal his position by once more igniting his lightsaber, trying to gut the Jedi in a surprise attack while he was defending against the droid.
Unfortunately, the Knight heard a small snap as the Sith gripped the droid with the Force. This small noise echoed only slightly, but the keen-eared Jedi Warrior kept his senses focused for any clue as to where the Sith might be located.
The droid smashed into the Jedi's face and produced a long scrape across his left eye and brow. It bled profusely but clearly caused the Jedi no pain. The large Epicant's only reaction was raising his blade and spinning around to meet that of the Sith.
"You speak much, Sith," Ael finally responded. "Your words empty of meaning and void of purpose."
Ael didn't break from the lock between the two blades. Instead, he decided to humor the Sith, at least to have the male cease in his talking.
"My mission not well-being of moon. My mission to seek out individual. Collateral damage not intended. Sith presense, not intended," he confessed with some kind of condescension. "I erradicate Darkness Beast," he confessed and broke the lock between them.
The Snowstaff whirred around quickly with as much power as the Jedi could provide. Each spinning slice toward the Sith seemed to pass through without consequence. The light of the two Lightsabers was more than enough to begin changing tactics.
Ael's grip on the staff shifted slightly and he weilded the Jedi tool as a double-bladed lightsaber. The Jedi could close the gap quickly with his large gait and the lack of length made the power behind each strike that much less, but each end pummled at the Sith with incredible speed which made the Sith block and parry with his own lightsaber instead of simply dodging each strike.
The Snowstaff then began to shift in length as one side would grow longer and then shrink. Ael was trying to keep the Sith on his toes and keep him from flipping and tumbling out of the way. The strikes were parried with more freqency until the Sith altered his own tactics and attempted a counter-strike through an opening.
But the Jedi did this purposefully and his bare and open hand met the Bloodblade. Ael was absorbing the immense amount of energy of the lightsaber to sustain his Force Body as well as almost immediately heal the superficial would upon his face, leaving a faint scar. The Snowblade could not be moved during this as the technique of Force Absorption required almost all of Ael's concentration. It was a very advanced technique, one he didn't use often. But Ael knew he was losing this duel as it had grown much longer than he knew he could sustain. The Darkness around them prevented his own contact with his Ancestors and he needed to end this duel quickly or manage to flee without being caught.
Seducus was surprised by the Knight's apparent proficiency with such an advanced technique. Ael pushed his hand forward and pushed Seducus' blade away before grabbing Hak from his belt and ejecting the puple blade within it. Now with the length of Oew and the extra coverage of Hak, Ael could attempt to utterly overwhelm the Sith, and quickly.
Ael leapt forward, Oew's white blade extended forward. Before Seducus had the chance to parry for flip away, Ael's right foot altered his momentum and he flipped high above and over the Sith. The Snowstaff spun in such a way that it would have struck the Dark creature four times before Ael landed on the other side of the being. The Jedi continued to take advantage of his reach, size, and gait to fall in and out of the Sith's immediate striking zone as well as striking at each zone almost simultaneously. Twenty strikes were thrusted or swung within a few seconds, but Ael had to leap back and disengage the use of Force Body for he could tell it was tearing him apart and he was about to become cripple without its continued use. He had to switch to the use of Force Heal and speed away from the Dark Creature.
Oew was thrust up into the ceiling, cutting through wires and gas pipes. Almost immediatly, an explosion erupted directly behind him and his long legs could barely keep him from the inferno growing behind him. The fire followed his every move through the tunnels as he attempted to find some sort of outlet.
Losing patience, he tore Hak into a wall and saw that it was directly connected to the outside. Oew reached ahead and tore a hole just large enough for the Epicant to leap through. The fires following him caught his arm and charred it from his elbow to his wrist on the outside, but Ael's focus was on rescuing his apprentice and escaping this moon still alive.
The Darkness faded and he could reach his mind outward while disengaging Force Heal. This made him wince in pain for he hadn't yet been able to heal all the damage done by Force Body. Still, he could sense Javilla a distance away. He also noticed the lights throughout the immediate area were off. Most likely due to the explosion within those tunneles.
He ran hard and fast for what seemed like an hour. His lungs burned and his legs were beginning to fail him. However, his mind was even stronger and he willed his body to continue until he found the female.
"Master!" a familiar voice yelled. The voice he knew he was looking for.
Javilla ran out in front of the path he was currently sprinting. Ael stumbled to a stop and fell to his knees before lying on his back with his chest rising and falling deeply. The girl gasped, noticing the burn on his arms and the way in which he fell to the ground, having never witnessed her Master to succumb to fatigue. She rushed to him and attempted her menial skills of Force Heal upon his arm. He couldn't find the strength to protest this meager attempt and could only lie there, focusing on breathing and not passing out.
"Master," she repeated, this time with tears forming in her eyes, "what was that?"
She had never experienced anything like it before. The overwhelming sense of dread and heartache and anger all at the same time. She wouldn't admit to herself that it was some kind of exhilarating, and she didn't have the time to even mull it over.
She didn't expect an answer, understanding the curren state of her Master, instead, she tried a different question, something that would be easier to answer. "Is he behind you?"
Ael shook his head slightly enough to be visible but wouldn't cause his brain to shake in his skull.
A few aliens began to form around them, assuming these two Jedi were the cause of the power-outage throughout the area. They weren't smart enough to fix the problem, but they were angry enough take it out on someone.
Javilla noted the negativity forming around her, however vastly different from the Sith's. She rose and ignited her lightsaber. "Return home!" she shouted with authority. "This is Jedi business!"
She didn't know what else to say, but some of them realized what had occurred and began to walk away. Others were to stubborn to comprehend context clues and want to take out their frustrations on anyone, including Jedi.
One lunged at her and she struck at his knee, making him fall with a cry of shock and pain. This was merely a warning to the rest of them who walked away - except for one.
A small female approached Javilla slowly, hoping to not provoke the angered Jedi. She held her hand out. Within the small pale hand was sack with contents Javilla couldn't identify. "Ointment for the man's burns," she said shyly before running away.
I'm going to be at my parents today. I was planning on putting up a post that was going to god mod for the sake of specificity. I'm assuming it's going to be the last post for this RP. If it's not, let me know and I'll hold back.
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