Ahh Pokémon Professors. One of the most recognized and distinguished careers within the wide world of Pokémon. While there are many ways one can become officially certified as a professor, only the best and brightest study at The Laventon Institute for Pokémon Study and Professorship (Often shortened to The Laventon Institute to save time). Located in the heart of Jubilife City in the Sinnoh Region, The Institute is the premier school for those looking to earn their Professor certification and pursue Pokémon research as a career. Among the Institute's distinguished list of alumni, notable graduates include Samuel Oak, Jameson Rowan, Augustine Sycamore, Cedric Juniper, and Sasha Burnet just to name a few.
As befitting the distinguished nature of the Laventon Institute, they receive numerous applications prior to every school year. Due to the highly selective nature however, only a handful of applications are ever accepted. One year, only five students were brought in as first years! Those chosen to attend the Institute spend the next four years immersed in the study of Pokémon. Courses cover everything from studying Pokémon type classifications all the way to how newly discovered moves and abilities can be applied in battle and practical day to day use. Upon graduation, the Institute will even provide funding for graduates to begin their research or connect them with a Professor in the same field of study!
The Laventon Institute was founded shortly after the colonization of the present-day Sinnoh Region. Following the disbanding of the Galaxy Expedition Team, Professor Jonothan Laventon - the creator of the first Pokedex - converted Galaxy Hall into Sinnoh's first school for youths to be properly educated about their Pokémon partners: The Galaxy Charter School! The charter school became quite popular and served as a major draw for students from neighboring regions to come to Sinnoh and study, contributing to the growth of Jubilife City.
As Pokémon research advanced over the years, the role of the charter school had to change to match up with the times. More schools were opening to teach the younger children the basics of Pokémon training, and more youths longed for the freedom of adventure rather than being cooped up in a classroom all day. In one of his last acts before retiring as headmaster, Prof. Laventon decided to convert the school into a facility for training the next generation of Pokémon Professors! Thus, the Laventon Institute for Pokémon Study and Professorship was born! The next headmaster promptly shortened the name.
In between their class schedules and attending lectures with visiting professors, the crown jewel of the Laventon Institute's curriculum is the Thesis Program. As part of their application to the Institute, students are required to submit a paper on what specific aspect of Pokémon research they are most interested in pursuing. These papers can range from a wide variety of topics such as evolution, breeding, battle theory, or even the origin of Pokémon themselves! Once accepted, students will spend the next four years pursuing that topic and - prior to graduation - will be required to present a thesis paper documenting all of their findings. This research will form the backbone of the student's field of study post-graduation. Even multiple years after he submitted it, Prof. Oak's thesis on the relationship between humans and Pokémon is upheld as the gold standard for the Thesis Program.
Students working on their theses are allowed a considerable amount of freedom. The Institute is willing to help with most expenditures should the student need to travel or acquire specific materials for their studies. It's not an uncommon occurrence for students to travel as far as Alola or Galar for the purpose of completing their theses. While out performing field work, students are excused from classes provided they make up the missing homework upon their return.
Hey there! Thanks for reading this far down! So the basic idea for this RP is that we'll be playing Pokémon Professors in training and making our way through the school year until graduation. There really isn't going to be a limit for characters in this RP, but it will be application based. Character sheets will be rated on the quality of submissions, so if you join late don't worry. We'll try and find a place for you. I'm a pretty laid back GM so here are a few ground rules:
1. We're all here to have fun. Don't be a jerk.
2. Don't make your character broken
3. If you join and have to leave for any reason, don't ghost the RP. Let us know if you're stepping away and whether or not you'll be re-joining us
4. No Legendary Pokémon on teams. Just no.
5. If you have any questions or need to settle a disagreement between players, GM will rule it.
Whew! With all that out of the way, character sheets are posted below! Let's have some fun!
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Quote: Show off your character's personality!
Full Name:
Age: Self-Explanatory. Avg. age for LI students is early to mid-20s. Think of it like a college phd program
Year at the Institute: First? Second? Third? Fourth? Year
Favorite Color: For your dialogue in the RP
Thesis Subject: The title of your character's thesis for the program. What are they specializing in at the LI
Appearance: Put anything here that isn't explicitly shown in your faceclaim. About a paragraph is good.
Personlity: What is your character like?
Bio: Your backstory up until the current year at the LI. Write what you can, but 3-4 paragraphs would be ideal
Pokémon: Put a hider here to denote your team that assists with your work. Battles can still happen, but the Pokémon are more assistants in this context
Quirks: List 2-3 things that make your character unique!
Hey, all. First off, I want to apologize for vanishing recently. I really did want to get this RP off the ground, but… life happened. I have moved states, changed jobs, and writing just fell by the wayside. Currently in the process of getting my shit together and returning to my passions. The first thing being writing. I'd love nothing more than to get this story up and running again! If you're all still here, I’d love for you to join again.
To anyone else, if you're discovering this RP for the first time: WELCOME! So happy you could join us. Roles are going to be application based from here on out. Ideally, I want to fill out the "Core" heroes first before the DLC (think of them as an "overflow“ section). I’ll probably use this post or the original page to keep track of wadi has what role. Don’t forget, you’ll need your “real world” persona and you’re game character!
With all that being said, I'm so excited to get this started!
It's always a good day when you discover a vintage board game in the back of a sketchy antiques shop right? That's exactly what the gaming club president of Briarwood University thought when he found a legitimate copy of "Heroes of Auric: Into the Tangle". A vintage board game from the eighties, "Heroes" sees the players taking up the roles of four warriors of the Auric Kingdom who've been sent out to defeat an ancient evil: The Twilight Witch. Each hero offers a unique playstyle and players can work together or on their own to claim the glory of slaying the witch. Later expansions offered new quests and heroes to flesh out the game, but hardcore fans agree Into the Tangle was far and away the best version.
However... something is very wrong with this version of the game. Despite a clearly sketchy shopkeeper, the president buys the game on the spot and gathers the - very - small board game club to try it out at the next meeting. Each player chooses their characters and skillsheets. No sooner do the pieces touch the board when all the players find themselves suddenly being sucked into the game! Upon waking up, the players find themselves trapped within the world of "Heroes of Auric". Having been transformed into their respective characters, they must now navigate this strange new world if they want any hope of returning home!
The Base Game "Heroes" of Auric are as follows - - Galeth the Magic Swordsman: A wandering mercenary with a heart of gold. Galeth's always on the lookout for coin and his next meal. In his travels through the kingdom, he's gained a unique talent for swordsmanship and he's mastered the minor magics (a rare feat for a commoner). With his powers, he's able to enchant his weaponry and allies to take on monsters most normal men might struggle against. - Aqua the Merrick: An insatiably curious shapeshifter. Aqua's people are often looked down upon in polite society because their race has a history of being tricksters and deceivers. Aqua has the power to commune with nature and transform into any beast she's slain. After a battle, she collects a trophy from her fallen foe (hide, horn, claw, etc.). So long as she carries it with her, she may call upon the creature's power and transform! - Rufus the Magus: A disgraced student from the Mage's Academy. Banished from his school after the "Potions Lab Incident", Rufus began to pursue his magical studies in secret. Whether it was pouring over ancient texts in forgotten libraries or wandering the ancient ruins across the continent, his knowledge of the major and minor magic rivals even that of the Royal Archmages! Rufus brings a blend of elemental and healing magic to the table. - Lady Kira the Shadow The runaway princess of Auric, Kira longs for nothing more than to escape the confines of the royal palace and see the world. In the wake of the Twilight Witch's chaos, she's found her opportunity. Slipping out one night, Kira donned a disguise and enrolled herself at the local Adventurer's Guild. After several months of her double life, she's become handy with bow and dagger. Kira can maneuver the high society world with ease, or strike at her enemies from long distance. - Kaine the Traveler: A disgraced monk from the Aurican Temple. Kaine is a devout follower of the “Silver Dragon” Argent, one of the creator gods of Auric. Why he left the temple is a mystery, but now he travels to find his calling and “inner peace”. While having weapons training, Kaine prefers to battle with his iron fists. He also has some connections to the might of the Silver Dragon.
Expansions
As mentioned above, "Heroes of Auric" would eventually offer players several expansion packs due to its niche popularity back in the day. The expansions would offer players new storylines, locations, equipment, and most of all: New Heroes. While players could enjoy the expansion packs on their own, they were designed with the intent of being combined with the base game. Playing an expansion with only the two new heroes increased the difficulty significantly. While many fans preferred "Into the Tangle", some expansions found their own followings among fans. Two of the more popular ones being "The Savage North" and "Mechanical Mayhem".
"The Savage North" would take players on a journey to the Northern end of the continent after hearing rumors of beasts going wild, attacking settlements, and disrupting trade caravans. Players would ultimately be brought into conflict with the Yuki'r, an ancient winter deity sealed within a massive glacier.
"Mechanical Mayhem" saw players going west to Derolo, the "Land of Machines". While there on a diplomatic trip, the various automatons and machines that enabled daily life in the kingdom began to go haywire. Unlike previous campaigns, "Mechanical Mayhem" offered a story with more intrigue, espionage, and offered players a more "modern" setting as opposed to the high fantasy worlds in the other games.
The Savage North Heroes- - Freyja the Savage: A barbarian from one of the northern tribes, Freyja is no stranger to hardship. Having lost her family early on during a mass blizzard, she vowed from a young age to never be "weak" or lose those close to her again. As a result, she's devoted her life to combat and survival. Freyja gets up close and personal with her enemies, ready to pummel foes with her axe, club, fists, or whatever item she's picked off the ground. - Kida the Shaman: More grounded than his expansion counterpart, Kida devotes his time to learning the ways of the north. He's turned the vicious weather into his ally, and wild beasts become friends with a slight enchantment. Kida's tribe prefers isolation to interacting with the rest of the North, making Kida something of a black sheep as he travels to make sense of the chaos. His tribe worships and fears the Yuki'r.
Mechanical Mayhem Heroes- - Wolfe the Inventor: Hailing from a noble family of Derolo, Wolfe von Valora's ancestor was the man who pioneered the "black powder" that serves as the basis for all Derolo's weaponry. Wolfe however, is a pariah among the nobility for his mad desire to innovate and improve upon his ancestor's work. It's quite a common occurrence to hear muffled explosions when passing the von Valora household on the capital streets. Wolfe brings his knowledge of 'advanced' weaponry (i.e. crude pistols and explosives) to the battle. - A.U.T.0. the Bot: A custom automaton that loyally serves the von Valora household. Auto's name is an acronym for "Advanced Utility Technician Model: 0". Built by Wolfe's father, Auto is a bizarre combination of science and sorcery. Auto is a notoriously tricky character in the fanbase because many of his skills are made to support Wolfe. As a result, it's generally recommended that new players avoid using him until they've learned the game. (Fun fact: Years later at a panel, one of Auto's designers was asked whether Auto was male or female. His replay was "Auto is Auto. We always referred to Auto as "It")
This is meant to be a simple fantasy story as I'm getting back into writing more. I'm not looking for a big group and want to fill out the first five slots. Expansion heroes have been provided for extra players. Since the original RP filled up pretty fast, I'm allowing first come first served for those players first. Anyone else and your CS will be judged based on the overall quality of the application. Not trying to exclude people, but I'm going to be picky with this one and don't want it blowing up on me. See below for your CS. Format/color them how you want.
Player Name: Pretty simple. Who are you in the real world?
Faceclaim: If Applicable
Player Age: Simple Stuff
Player Personality: How do they think? What makes 'em tick? What's the damage?
Player Bio: A Quickish intro to your player and how he/she came to be attending Briarwood University and joined the board game club? At least one or two paragraphs would be fine.
Likes: - - -
Dislikes: - - -
Quirks: Random fun little details that you wanna add. Can apply to the RP or just be side info. - - -
Hero: Who are you playing? (If an expansion character, then make sure to include the expansion in your bio. The president will NOT be buying expansion sets.)
Hero Faceclaim:
Hero Age:
Hero Story: Allowing you to have some liberty with this. So long as you don't contradict anything in the blurb up top I'm cool with it. Again, one to two paragraphs will be fine
Hero Skills: What your character is good at - - -
Magic: Does your character have it? Check up top. If yes, then include it. -Minor: (Stuff like enchanting, infusion, protection, lockpicking etc.) -Major: (Elemental Magic, Divination, Conjuring, Ancient Magic)
Flaws: In what areas does your hero struggle? Yes. Everyone struggles. No Mary Sues or Gary Stus - - -
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FourtyTwo
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BunniesOfDoom
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Ohm
IAmTheIsland
Agunimon
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