Manganum
Your local sine wave
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- Seen Jul 26, 2020
NOTE: This is the Aether's Edge out-of-character thread. For all story advancement posts, please visit the IC thread here.
This is a sweet little idea I had for a fanfiction, and then I decided to do myself one better and thought "why not make this into a roleplay?" So here it is, the result of ten minutes' brainstorming, which I think has turned into quite a decent idea for a story. Hope you enjoy!
(Sign-ups are open and the roleplay will commence with four participants. Sign-ups will close at a maximum of seven participants.)
The isles of Carendor and Kinroth are in turmoil. The two warring nations have been clashing for a hundred and fifty years, resulting in the widespread strife of people and Pokémon alike. It wasn't always a land of conflict, though; since time immemorial, all the peoples of the continent were united under the Citadel. All life carried on peacefully, a utopia of harmony between all organisms. As with all things good, however, it simply could not last. A splinter-group of three powerful members of the Citadel's hierarchy wished to claim more than just Kinroth and Carendor for themselves. They wanted to dominate the entire world, certain that every sentient being in existence should submit to their power.
The twisted members of the Citadel's Council, named Zetan, Ikima and Ozyth, known collectively as the Three, attempted the assassination of the council's High Ruler, using their unnaturally powerful Pokémon. Zetan's lightning struck, Ikima's flames seared and Ozyth's water flooded in torrents, but the High Ruler, protected by the divine power of Arceus that was handed down through the Royal Family, would not be defeated. He banished the tainted three from Kinroth, forcing them to live out the rest of their days on the highest volcanic peak of Carendor - Ardust Mountain.
A multitude of Citadel rebels who shared the same ideals as the three banished councilors then followed them to Carendor, where they bided their time for a century. They dubbed themselves "the Legion", and according to spy intelligence, constructed vast fortresses purposed for battle. They thrived in an otherwise arid wasteland. And then, like a flood, their army of man and Pokémon bred purely for battle stormed Kinroth, once again attempting to take the continent for themselves. And just as before, they were subdued by the High Ruler. This time, however, their defeat did not last. A seemingly infinite supply of Legion soldiers is constantly barraging Kinroth's defenses, an effort which is mostly in vain, due to the Aetherian Crystal - the vessel of Arceus' power. Wielded by the High Ruler, it has the power to augment the physical and ethereal strength of Kinroth's armies beyond that of natural limitations.
Now, an issue arises that may lead to the annihilation of Kinroth's people. The High Ruler, the beloved monarch of Kinroth for over three hundred years, has been killed, and the Aetherian Crystal destroyed. The assassin, when apprehended, refused to give any reason for his actions. He is currently sitting in a dungeon cell, constantly twitching, shaking his head, and muttering about "red eyes in the dark". When pressed, the only other words that he uttered were "from Oracus Peak, Arceus knows your soul is taken!" The investigation into his background has so far yielded no connection to the Legion.
This event has spread utter discord throughout the Council. How could the Aetherian Crystal fail? How could such a powerful and ancient artifact even be destroyed? The remaining four members of the Council have agreed not to disclose the death of the High Ruler to the public, as it would do nothing but spread panic. Soon enough, though, both the citizens of Kinroth and Carendor will realize that the tide of battle has been turned.
This is where you come in. As a long-serving soldier of the Citadel Army, you have been selected as part of an elite task force; a last-ditch effort to find the reasoning behind the assassin's motives before it's too late. You have seen the true horrors of war and experienced the glory of a battle won. Having just recieved word that the Council need to see you, you and your partner Pokémon are required to make your way to the Citadel Palace, where you will await further instruction. Your involvement in this war could influence its entire outcome.
A LETTER FROM THE COUNCIL A.K.A. THE SIGN-UP SHEET
Bits to fill out:
[Master/Mistress]: A simple title, this will announce your gender.
[Name]: Self-explanatory, really...
[Battle Story 1]: Just a bit of background/bragging about your prowess as a soldier/spy/trainer etc.; write it into the letter as best you can.
[Birthplace]: Can be anywhere in the Pokémon world! Just keep in mind that this is based in medieval times.
[Character's history/personality/background]: Also pretty self-explanatory. Try to beef this out as much as possible - a paragraph is great!
[Partner Species]: The one Pokémon that you've spent your life with. Every citizen of Kinroth is paired with a Pokémon at birth. Don't include nicknames here unless you write it into the context of the letter!
I've left out the usual "appearance/clothing" criterion, because I much prefer people to write that into their first in-character post. "Show, don't tell"! ;)
CARENDOR AND KINROTH
Map
Locations
NON-PLAYABLE CHARACTER LIST
ACCEPTED CHARACTERS
Dante DeMarco (Ryuujin-kun)
INVENTORIES, PARTIES AND BOXES
None yet!
THE OH-SO-SACRED RULES THAT LOOK INTIMIDATING BUT ARE JUST HERE TO HELP EVERYONE ENJOY THEMSELVES
1. Follow all existing PC global and role-playing rules.
2. "God modding" can be a grey area. Don't control anybody else's character beyond inconsequential, short lines of speech without permission.
3. I will decide whether or not a Pokémon is captured. Leave the ball rocking at the end of your post. (Pokéballs are also only available after a certain point in the first chapter)
4. You may create, control and battle NPCs that do not affect the story.
5. If you battle with another role-playing character, discuss the outcome of the battle between yourselves either in the OoC thread or private messages.
6. Let me know if you're going to be inactive for any more than 48 hours.
7. Your Pokémon may learn new moves at any time, but please be reasonable. No baby Pidgeys with Sky Attack and whatnot.
8. You may keep a maximum of 6 Pokémon with you at any time. A box-like system will be revealed around Chapter 2.
9. No lore or legends may be mentioned regarding the following Legendary Pokémon unless it is lore distributed to characters by the gamemaster: Arceus, Giratina, Palkia, Dialga, Suicune, Raikou, Entei, Regirock, Regice, Registeel, Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza. Your character has not had any association with any of these Pokémon.
10. Out-of-character discussions are limited to the OoC thread. You must fill out a sign-up sheet and wait for it to be accepted, as usual, before participating in this roleplay.
11. This is a sandbox-style roleplay that partially follows a storyline. As new areas are revealed, you will be free to explore the regions as you see fit.
This is a sweet little idea I had for a fanfiction, and then I decided to do myself one better and thought "why not make this into a roleplay?" So here it is, the result of ten minutes' brainstorming, which I think has turned into quite a decent idea for a story. Hope you enjoy!
(Sign-ups are open and the roleplay will commence with four participants. Sign-ups will close at a maximum of seven participants.)
POKÉMON: AETHER'S EDGE
The isles of Carendor and Kinroth are in turmoil. The two warring nations have been clashing for a hundred and fifty years, resulting in the widespread strife of people and Pokémon alike. It wasn't always a land of conflict, though; since time immemorial, all the peoples of the continent were united under the Citadel. All life carried on peacefully, a utopia of harmony between all organisms. As with all things good, however, it simply could not last. A splinter-group of three powerful members of the Citadel's hierarchy wished to claim more than just Kinroth and Carendor for themselves. They wanted to dominate the entire world, certain that every sentient being in existence should submit to their power.
The twisted members of the Citadel's Council, named Zetan, Ikima and Ozyth, known collectively as the Three, attempted the assassination of the council's High Ruler, using their unnaturally powerful Pokémon. Zetan's lightning struck, Ikima's flames seared and Ozyth's water flooded in torrents, but the High Ruler, protected by the divine power of Arceus that was handed down through the Royal Family, would not be defeated. He banished the tainted three from Kinroth, forcing them to live out the rest of their days on the highest volcanic peak of Carendor - Ardust Mountain.
A multitude of Citadel rebels who shared the same ideals as the three banished councilors then followed them to Carendor, where they bided their time for a century. They dubbed themselves "the Legion", and according to spy intelligence, constructed vast fortresses purposed for battle. They thrived in an otherwise arid wasteland. And then, like a flood, their army of man and Pokémon bred purely for battle stormed Kinroth, once again attempting to take the continent for themselves. And just as before, they were subdued by the High Ruler. This time, however, their defeat did not last. A seemingly infinite supply of Legion soldiers is constantly barraging Kinroth's defenses, an effort which is mostly in vain, due to the Aetherian Crystal - the vessel of Arceus' power. Wielded by the High Ruler, it has the power to augment the physical and ethereal strength of Kinroth's armies beyond that of natural limitations.
Now, an issue arises that may lead to the annihilation of Kinroth's people. The High Ruler, the beloved monarch of Kinroth for over three hundred years, has been killed, and the Aetherian Crystal destroyed. The assassin, when apprehended, refused to give any reason for his actions. He is currently sitting in a dungeon cell, constantly twitching, shaking his head, and muttering about "red eyes in the dark". When pressed, the only other words that he uttered were "from Oracus Peak, Arceus knows your soul is taken!" The investigation into his background has so far yielded no connection to the Legion.
This event has spread utter discord throughout the Council. How could the Aetherian Crystal fail? How could such a powerful and ancient artifact even be destroyed? The remaining four members of the Council have agreed not to disclose the death of the High Ruler to the public, as it would do nothing but spread panic. Soon enough, though, both the citizens of Kinroth and Carendor will realize that the tide of battle has been turned.
This is where you come in. As a long-serving soldier of the Citadel Army, you have been selected as part of an elite task force; a last-ditch effort to find the reasoning behind the assassin's motives before it's too late. You have seen the true horrors of war and experienced the glory of a battle won. Having just recieved word that the Council need to see you, you and your partner Pokémon are required to make your way to the Citadel Palace, where you will await further instruction. Your involvement in this war could influence its entire outcome.
A LETTER FROM THE COUNCIL A.K.A. THE SIGN-UP SHEET
Spoiler:
An Official Summons from the High Council of Kinroth
[Master/Mistress] [Name],
The Citadel's High Council cordially requests your presence at a hearing of the utmost importance to the situation of the war. You have proven your worth through trials far beyond the abilities of many others aged [your age], such as [battle story 1]. As we understand, you hail from [birthplace], and if you wish to see your place of birth survive, you surely understand that this war must be won at any cost. The official records state that [character's history/personality/background]. Paired with your partner Pokémon [partner species], we believe that you would be suited to undertaking this task of great importance.
We ask that you appear before the High Council at your earliest possible opportunity.
- The High Council of the Citadel of Kinroth
[Master/Mistress] [Name],
The Citadel's High Council cordially requests your presence at a hearing of the utmost importance to the situation of the war. You have proven your worth through trials far beyond the abilities of many others aged [your age], such as [battle story 1]. As we understand, you hail from [birthplace], and if you wish to see your place of birth survive, you surely understand that this war must be won at any cost. The official records state that [character's history/personality/background]. Paired with your partner Pokémon [partner species], we believe that you would be suited to undertaking this task of great importance.
We ask that you appear before the High Council at your earliest possible opportunity.
- The High Council of the Citadel of Kinroth
Bits to fill out:
[Master/Mistress]: A simple title, this will announce your gender.
[Name]: Self-explanatory, really...
[Battle Story 1]: Just a bit of background/bragging about your prowess as a soldier/spy/trainer etc.; write it into the letter as best you can.
[Birthplace]: Can be anywhere in the Pokémon world! Just keep in mind that this is based in medieval times.
[Character's history/personality/background]: Also pretty self-explanatory. Try to beef this out as much as possible - a paragraph is great!
[Partner Species]: The one Pokémon that you've spent your life with. Every citizen of Kinroth is paired with a Pokémon at birth. Don't include nicknames here unless you write it into the context of the letter!
I've left out the usual "appearance/clothing" criterion, because I much prefer people to write that into their first in-character post. "Show, don't tell"! ;)
CARENDOR AND KINROTH
Map
Spoiler:
Locations
Spoiler:
NON-PLAYABLE CHARACTER LIST
Spoiler:
ACCEPTED CHARACTERS
Dante DeMarco (Ryuujin-kun)
Spoiler:
INVENTORIES, PARTIES AND BOXES
None yet!
THE OH-SO-SACRED RULES THAT LOOK INTIMIDATING BUT ARE JUST HERE TO HELP EVERYONE ENJOY THEMSELVES
1. Follow all existing PC global and role-playing rules.
2. "God modding" can be a grey area. Don't control anybody else's character beyond inconsequential, short lines of speech without permission.
3. I will decide whether or not a Pokémon is captured. Leave the ball rocking at the end of your post. (Pokéballs are also only available after a certain point in the first chapter)
4. You may create, control and battle NPCs that do not affect the story.
5. If you battle with another role-playing character, discuss the outcome of the battle between yourselves either in the OoC thread or private messages.
6. Let me know if you're going to be inactive for any more than 48 hours.
7. Your Pokémon may learn new moves at any time, but please be reasonable. No baby Pidgeys with Sky Attack and whatnot.
8. You may keep a maximum of 6 Pokémon with you at any time. A box-like system will be revealed around Chapter 2.
9. No lore or legends may be mentioned regarding the following Legendary Pokémon unless it is lore distributed to characters by the gamemaster: Arceus, Giratina, Palkia, Dialga, Suicune, Raikou, Entei, Regirock, Regice, Registeel, Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza. Your character has not had any association with any of these Pokémon.
10. Out-of-character discussions are limited to the OoC thread. You must fill out a sign-up sheet and wait for it to be accepted, as usual, before participating in this roleplay.
11. This is a sandbox-style roleplay that partially follows a storyline. As new areas are revealed, you will be free to explore the regions as you see fit.
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