[PKMN OPEN] Pokémon Spear [M] [OOC]

[Jay]

Yes, fantastic progress to everyone, Spear has quickly established itself as a worthy successor to its prequel and an amazing RP in its own right!

Let's set our goals high and aim for 500 as the next big milestone. 😤

300 by February?

 

[Foxrally]

As a celebration of this milestone, I've compiled some of my favourite memes from the discord

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Also, a couple of comics made for the occasion.

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[Jay]

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STAGE 6 - TURFFIELD

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The first true hurdle approaches!

After what has already been a long journey of development, growth and newfound perspectives... our heroes have finally arrived at the first true leg of their journey! The first major focal point of conflict for all to face, ready to stand in their way. Those challenging the Pokémon League won't be skipping out this time... as waiting for their approach is Turffield's own pride and joy, Gym Leader Milo! With his powerful grass types and pleasant demeanor, he's a fan favorite who can be difficult to stand against for his popularity alone. Don't underestimate him though, even as the most popular choice for a first challenge in the minor league circuit, he's a not a force to be underestimated!

However more than just League hopefuls will find their first major challenge here.

The Turffield Barn Bonanza has been recognized as the first official contest to be hosted in this years build up to the Galarian Grand Festival. Hosted alongside the League Challenge for the first time since both events conception in Galar, coordinators both skilled and novice approach the makeshift dance floor to put on a routine with their darling pokémon for the entire region to see. Those placing high enough and impressing the judges and crowd alike will receive one of the three contest ribbons they require to reach the illustrious Grand Festival and thus, will earn the chance to claim the lofty title of Galar's Contest King or Queen.

An eventful locale to be sure, excitement abound at every corner and challenges of character and might to be faced... and as for our heroes, the bonds they've formed might just be put to the test as the class of Wedgehurst Academy reconvenes for the first time since the Opening Ceremony...

What's going to happen next? Only time will tell!

WILD POKÉMON AVAILABLE THIS STAGE

Pokémon available to those on Mission 4:

Pokémon available to those on Mission 9:

Pokémon available to those on Mission 10:

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MISSIONS:

[OPEN][GYM] ★ 1:
The recommended first gym of the Galarian League is within your grasp... the battle against Leader Milo! A skilled trainer with the diligence and hardworking attitude of a farmhand, Milo grew up helping on his families farm before realizing his outstanding talent with grass type pokémon. Put your strength to the test against The Fighting Farmer of Turffield!

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GYM BATTLE - VS. MILO

Spoiler:

The Fighting Farmer, Milo of Turffield City. His primary directive is to encourage new trainers and to have fun doing it. Battles are all about excitement and hard work, he's not satisfied in a victory unless he's certain his opponent is giving their 100% best effort. Complete his Gym Mission and earn the right to battle him!

Gym Mission:
Only those with the diligence and efficiency for the farming and ranching lifestyle can stand a chance to beat Milo and his Gym Mission is a test of just that. Before meeting Milo on the pitch they're taken to a separate field stored inside the stadium. In the center is a large corral, a fenced off paddock with open gates where Wooloo are kept. Or more, where they're supposed to be kept. Ten Wooloo have been scattered about the open field and you have Ten Minutes to round them up and herd them back to center field! Get every Wooloo inside before the timer runs out and you've succeeded. You're free to use every pokémon at your disposal in whatever ways you like to shepherd the herd, but knocking the Wooloo out is a no go! Doing so is instant disqualification.

Battle!
Complete the Gym Mission and earn the right to challenge Milo to a battle! Milo's preferred battle format is a 2v2 Single Battle, i.e. a Single Battle where each trainer uses two pokémon and can switch them around at will. The first trainer to have both of their pokémon KO'd is the loser. A very direct combatant, Milo attempts to overwhelm opponents with his grass type moves, either via hit and run tactics or by barraging enemies with Special Attacks before they can get close. He's liable to have his pokémon retreat and shift tactics if they're on the back pedal, but very rarely if ever switches them out. Milo uses his ace pokémon, Eldegoss, in every battle and pairs her with either Flapple or Appletun interchangeably for his 2v2 Single Battle format.

Pokémon:

Moves:
- Cotton Spore
- Leaf Tornado
- Leaf Storm
- Hyper Voice
- Synthesis
- Pollen Puff
Ability:
- Cotton Down

Moves:
- Grav Apple
- Acrobatics
- Grassy Glide
- Protect
- Dragon Claw
- Sucker Punch
Ability:
- Hustle

Moves:
- Apple Acid
- Leech Seed
- Grass Knot
- Energy Ball
- Protect
- Rollout
Ability:
Thick Fat​

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[OPEN][CONTEST] ★ 2:
The Turffield Barn Bonanza! The first contest of the Galarian Contest Circuit is here and ready to begin in the coming days! Stand alongside your pokémon center stage and perform a routine to strut yourself and impress the onlooking judges! For this contest and this contest only, those that place in the top 5 positions will receive a Ribbon, rather than just the top 3. Use this as an opportunity to jump start your contest careers.

Note:
All contests in Z-Verse and thus in Spear, are considered events where many people attend to watch. It's likely many players will write posts where they attend the event, if not participating in it. Participating players must make sure to mark a solo post as their PERFORMANCE POST to assure that their contribution is marked and their characters are counted in the running for a ribbon.
Each contest has three unique factors that must be acknowledged if one wishes to win;
- The Guest Judge
- The Venue
- The Objective
Think about how your character would react to these things and do your best to write a performance that will blow away the competition! We're going to try to make sure that everyone who wants to participate in the Grand Festival gets a chance so do your best!

Guest Judge:

TOP COORDINATOR - RUBY​

Spoiler:

A famous name amidst the Hoenn contest circuit, Ruby is a young man with a passion for contest that has stuck with him since he was a boy. Having won the Grand Festival once already in his tenure, he has been studying under his mentor Wallace for a number of years and is, by this point, an iconic name in the game of his own right. Ruby admires all facets of a pokémon and above all admires trainers who can bring out the individual talents and identities of their pokémon. To Ruby being a contest idol isn't just about beautiful pokémon, but intelligent, charismatic and powerful pokémon as well. During your routine focus on what makes your pokémon unique to achieve the approval of this judge!

Venue:
The Barnhouse, an old, massive barn at the edge of Turffield that has been converted into a contest hall. With a rustic exterior and a pair of massive open doors leading inside, the floor has been refurbished with fine, polished wood, while the old upper loft and wooden beams have been left untouched to keep with the rustic appeal. The area outside the barn had been decorated with fountains and topiary depicting various native pokémon and are known to be a lovely place to stroll at night.

The center floor of the barn has been cleared and cordoned off to create a floor level stage for performers to walk upon and take part, while the judges table has been placed on the upper loft where they can get a perfect view of the entire scene below. Places around the center platform at a safe distance are a number of beautifully decorated tables where staple dishes of the region are served along with freshly brewed wine to guests watching the festivities. A cobbled pathway leads from the town proper to the barns entrance, lined with intricately forged iron lamp posts. In the distance from outside one can see a hillock that sits pristinely before the rising moon, the shadows of Stonjourner highlighted by the luminous visage.

The dress code for this venue is formal. All those participating and in attendance must dress in outfits suited to the aforementioned. Due to this years contest circuit being so closely interlinked with the League, sponsored gym trainers are offered audience attendance, drinks and dinner free of charge.

Objective:
The goal of this contest is a single performance. Trainers will perform a single act of their choice, with a maximum of three pokémon involved in the performance. The guest judge has decided that the theme of this contest shall be freeform, allowing new coordinators to bring any form of routine they want to the table. When it is their time to perform, contestants will take to the stage from the audience and release their pokémon, they will then perform their routine from start to finish, pause for applause, then return to the surrounding audience if they wish. Individual results will be withheld and the final rankings will be announced at the end of the event. Be creative and express yourself with a custom routine built around your pokémon in this freeform contest!

IMPORTANT FOR COORDINATORS​

Contests are expected to occur with all participants posting their routines at around the same time, with all other contest centric posts happening at around that time as well. As such it is extremely important that you have your performance ready and prepared before the contest begins. On Thursday the 4th of February, the contest will begin with an announcement in the discord and you'll have 24 hours to post your performance. If it's not posted during this time your performance will not be counted! So make sure you have your piece ready!

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[OPEN] Mission 1:
The Turffield farmers market! In celebration of the new Turffield Gym Stadium challenges, and the anticipation of the upcoming contests, Turffield is having a town wide farmers market! Everyone is free to get a wide selection of products from a different variety of stalls.

Reward: (Choose One)
- Sitrus Berry
- Pecha Berry
- Chesto Berry
- Poke Ball
- Great Ball

[OPEN] Mission 2:
The Ball Guy is in a pickle! He's been asked to gather the objects needed to create the balls he hands out by the League, Apricorns! Not a problem right? Well it wouldn't be... if they hadn't asked him to gather them in full costume without breaking character and handing out copies of Milo's Collectable League Card all the while. Not to mention, if that wasn't bad enough already, seems some local pokémon have been hoarding any apricorns they can find for themselves! How could this day get any worse for our favourite League Mascot?!
Reward: 1 x Apricorn Made Pokéball of your choice.

Mission 3:
Hop is hopping in! Professor Sonia's assistant is in town and he's doing some casual research on the old legend he knows so well, the Darkest day. He's been watching the old ruins and crop circles on the nearby hills for ages, but has noticed something amiss. Some of the local stonehenge looks a little more padded than usual? Well that could mean one thing and one thing only, Stonjourner are causing some trouble. Usually it'd be fine but these are some priceless ruins we're talking about! Someone has to set these stoney something or the others straight!
Reward: 1 x TR Stealth Rock

[CATCH CHANCE!] Mission 4:
Hmm, something isn't quite right here. Some of these Wooloo are not like the others, some of these Wooloo just don't belong. Wait a second, why are they sparking? W-Why are they so angry?! What are these pokémon and how did they get in with the flock?! H-Help!!
Reward: 1 x TR Thunderbolt

Mission 5:
Stampede! A local farmer has lost control of his Tauros and they're stampeding like crazy through the farmer's market! Move out of the way, everyone dodge! A single Tauros in the pack is leading the charge, driven wild by some cause unknown, if he could be knocked out the others could be calmed down, but how are you even supposed to get to him?
Reward: 1 x Macho Brace

[OPEN] Mission 6:
A shady looking salesman has been hanging around the base of the legendary Geoglyph selling souvenirs and and knick knacks. He's got pin wheels, wooden stands, t-shirts and the like. Still, something seems a little off. Who is this man really..? And what other items is he hiding in that cart of his? Worst case scenario, could he be tied to those shady suit wearing suspects?
Reward: Peculiar Pinwheel + TR Curse

Mission 7:
A Floette without a flower is a sad thing indeed, and just such a pokémon is accompanying their trainer at a local flower shop as we speak. The flower shop owner can't seem to find something to fit the little pokémon but they have an idea to the contrary. In the fields at the edge of Turffield, far from the civilized parts of town, there's said to be an elusive wildflower that usually only grows in the Sinnoh region. Floette seems intrigued, but their trainer doesn't feel confident searching alone. Maybe you can help them out?
Reward: 1 x Wild Gracidea + 1 x TR Petal Dance

Mission 8:
Solve the Stonehenge Mystery! Overnight, a mysterious circle of stone pillars appeared in a nearby field... and they're not just random Stonjourner this time. A few locals have quickly turned it into a tourist trap, advertising it as a special place of mystery and intrigue... offering a reward to those who complete a scavenger hunt there. Still, you can't shake the feeling that there really is a mystery here to be solved.
Reward: 1 x Turffield Themed Souvenir + 1 x Evolutionary Stone of your choice.

[CATCH CHANCE!] Mission 9:
A local Kalosian farmer is trying to set up shop in Turffield, breeding and selling Skiddo as farm hands and labour animals... though so far nobody has paid him any mind when options like Tauros and Dubwool are so readily available. Still he believes in his little grass types and wants to prove their worth! To that effect, keeping in line with recent festivities, he's holding an event of his own. A Skiddo race! The winner is sure to get a wonderful prize... and if you end up attacked to your mount the owner probably won't mind some region wide advertising, right?
Reward: 1 x Basket of Farmyard Vegetables

[CATCH CHANCE!] Mission 10:
The Corviknight line is well loved by the people of Kalos, the black raven symbolizes their efficiency and cohabitation with nature, but not all black feathered pokémon are so beloved. Especially not those damn crows! That's right, Murkrow has become a bit of an invasive species and Farmer Brown is sick and damn diddly dastardly tired of those black feathered fiends makin' off with his corn! Somebody needs to put the scare in scarecrow and teach the local flock a lesson!
Reward: 2 x Bottles of Moomoo Milk + 1 x Miracle Seed

 

[Sonata]

Taking mission 6

 

[Sapphire Rose]

Claiming mission 8

 

[Fletchling]

Mission 4, please

 

[Dragon]

I'll take mission 5 ~

 

[PastelPhoenix]

Gotta get that goat. Grabbing mission 9.

 

[MurkMire]

Claiming Mission 3.

 

[Fen-Fen]

Going for mission 9 with Fifi, just for the race itself

 

[LinearAxel]

Custom mission time!

Reports of expensive objects being stolen have been reported all throughout Turfield. The only lead the police have is that things started going missing the day after a traveling street performer rolled into town. The catch? He always has a solid alibi. Things always seem to go missing while he's performing. So what's really going on here?

Reward: 500 Poké.

Tune in for Melody dragging Clovis along for the ride.

 

[gimmepie]

I should probably note that I'm doing mission 8 with Sapphy.

 

[Evily]

I'm doing mission 9 as well in a JP with Fen-kun, LinearAxel, and PastelPhoenix.

 

[Evily]

Custom Mission!
A mysterious call comes through Sachi's phone and the voice tells her to meet at the spot where you can see a portray of a giant pokemon. What did the voice want? And why did it sound familiar?
Reward: Unknown

 

[Turnip]

Dude wow that's crazy here is a sign up sheet because this RP needs participants in the triple figures CAN WE GET A THOUSAND? I say maybe

Spoiler:

This Psychic Does Not Want To Talk To You
Please leave them alone and be nice to the duck and the whatever an abra is​

Name: "Xan." - Xan, hypothetically answering the question of what their name is. They have a full name. They don't like sharing it.

Age: 23 - but they don't like sharing that either.

Gender: "Not your business. Bye." - Xan, hypothetically answering and then hypothetically leaving because of all these hypothetical questions about their personal information.

Hometown: Wyndon. Xan isn't hypothetically answering this one. They've hypothetically left already.

Appearance: Brown walking boots, brown backpack, black trousers, grey hoodie, thin black woollen gloves... motorcycle helmet? VR trackers? Run-of-the-mill as far as clothing goes, but Xan's accessories of choice aren't something you see every day. Xan's wrists are covered by smallish bracer-like dealies, like bracelets but big, their boots have boxes tied around them just above the ankles, their backpack has similar boxes affixed to the shoulder-straps and the helmet they often wear looks strangely put together on closer inspection. In colder weather they can slip into a big coat, and in warmer weather a lighter jacket than their hoodie suffices.

Androgynous, non-athletic form. About 5'5", maybe 5'6", a little underweight due to lacking muscle mass. Pale complexion, short ginger hair and dark green eyes, but the helmet's visor is tinted so that's not always going to be outwardly apparent. They probably won't bother to remove it much while out and about. Other considerations aside, there are lots of things Pokémon throw about that you really don't want getting in your eyes. Wyndon accent, not really posh per se but definitely clipped to a fair degree, mid-high pitch, distorted a little by aforementioned helmet.

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Strengths:

- Being the smart
Xan do be kinda smart tho. Perhaps a more accurate, more specific term would be 'academically minded'. An inventor and an analyser - Xan's a scientist at heart and is very used to acquiring data and using it to solve problems. Their background isn't in Pokémon battling particularly, but research into psychic phenomena is linked pretty heavily to psychic Pokémon; there's a lot of crossover in reading material so Xan hasn't really had to go out of their way too far to grab some passable Pokémon knowledge.

- Composure... relatively speaking
Easily - seemingly perpetually - irritable, but more-or-less unflinching from that stance; a low-burning exasperation that doesn't threaten flaring into rage. Xan can stay calm and keep their cool in most any situation, nigh-unburdened by the heights of emotion. Their curt frankness and annoyed disposition are cold and conscious, and anything resembling an emotional outburst from them is probably a premeditated attempt at getting someone to go away.

- Did someone say PSYCHIC POWER!?
Woah, man, that's crazy and stuff. People have psychic powers in Pokémon? Some of them, yeah - and Xan is one of them! I think Sabrina at some point turned some people into dolls or something, but that's hella freaky so let's not do that; Xan's current psychic abilities are mostly minor powers within the fields of psychoprecognition, psychosensory perception, psychotelepathy and psychokinesis. Xan's psychoprecognition isn't massively researched - mostly due to its fickle nature - and not particularly trained for the same reason. Though perhaps mistaken for simple instinct or recently honed reflexes at times, they do seem to be warned of imminent personal dangers slightly ahead of time. Outside of that, Xan's clairvoyance is limited to 'bad feelings' - often indistinguishable from non-psychic 'bad feelings' that people get all the time anyway. It's unresearched to the point that Xan isn't sure if comes under the umbrella of psycosensory perception or not. Speaking of! Their psychosensory perception, more studied and trained than the previous field, affords them a greater awareness of their own self and a more detailed understanding of psychic powers around them; essential for someone researching such things. Psychotelepathy comes under the greater umbrella of psychoenchantment, which is a particularly tough nut to crack. Light telepathy is the extent of their abilities in that regard; fairly consistently able to push vague concepts or images into another's mind, and that's about it. Pokémon and people alike seem to be able to understand speech well enough, so it's not really a game-changer - might help to practice for the sake of related abilities, though, and it's not without its useful quirks. Psychokinesis! Create force with your mind! Or, well, acceleration. Movement. Whatever. Kind of the default thing people think of when they think psychic power, and it sure is neat. It's Xan's second most researched discipline and its applications are simple in theory but in practice very flexible. Hey, maybe moving yourself with your mind instead of your body can make up for spending the last decade of your life in a computer chair! Psychosensory perception and psychokinesis in concert improve coordination significantly if it wasn't fantastic beforehand - don't need hand-eye co-ordination if you're technically not using your hands or your eyes, right? Wait, if psychokinesis is Xan's second most studied discipline, what's their first? Enter psychotransmutation, the powerful ability to turn people into dolls psychoportation, a field Xan is so intimately familiar with and yet cannot replicate. Why not? Because it's hard. There's a reason humans can't do it. Many reasons. They have been watching their Abra research partner teleport, teleport objects, teleport Xan for over a decade - as Abras are wont to do - and over this time they have delved deep into its intricacies and discovered just how much of a miracle it is that such a thing is even vaguely plausible. In theory, teleportation should, in all likelihood, just kill whoever attempts it (if not destroy a huge portion of the world in the process) and yet here exists a creature who can do it in its sleep. How thoughtful of the universe to invent psychic restrictions to prevent itself from imploding. In spite of that, teleportation would be neat, though... let's research some more.

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Weaknesses:

- Please don't make me jog I do not like to jog
While the grand combination of psychosensory perception and psychokinesis can make up for a lot of physical attributes, stamina isn't one of them. Neglecting exercise throughout Xan's earlier life (see aforementioned computer chair comment) makes the hiking required of a Pokémon journey a slog. Mental exhaustion is also a thing and carries somewhat into the physical, and those also carry into psychic exhaustion, and vice versa thirdsa you know how it is. Xan is constantly fighting off exhaustion of some kind or another - and wow, it really can't help that they get to watch their research partner sleeping eighteen hours a day. If Xan weren't motivated they'd probably do the same.

- Wait, you have to actually TRAIN the Pokémon?
Xan isn't too fond of interacting with people or Pokémon in general, and giving direct orders to people deserving of respect is probably one of their least favourite things to do under that umbrella. Heck, it's half the reason they quit their last job. They have a tendency to treat Pokémon as their own autonomous entities, which isn't without its benefits - unfortunately, through either more animal intelligence or simply preference, most would rather have some kind of direction. Xan usually solves problems directly, and Pokémon battling is a distinctly indirect thing. Their logic is that the Pokémon being trained likely has far more accurate data about its own fighting condition and abilities, and so it should theoretically be better to simply relay relevant information and occasionally advise potential options - leaving the Pokémon to make their own decisions. The flaw is that this assumes the Pokémon both wants and is able to make their own decisions, and that they are both intelligent enough and respect Xan enough to follow their advice. Safe to say that Xan's headway in training Pokémon tends to start out slow, and it also tends to stay slow unless the two really mesh well - or if they've spent most of their lives in close proximity, in the case of their research partner. Talk about a head start.

- Absolutely finished with people
Introversion in itself isn't a weakness, and Xan knows as much, but their attitude to dealing with others - and also the act of not dealing with them - leaves them often neglecting, or occasionally ruining, otherwise beneficial opportunities. Interacting with others regularly - and with Pokémon trainers especially, who tend to possess a certain brand of energy - causes Xan a sort of mental frustration and they're sick of pretending that that isn't the case. Xan does not shun others out of misplaced pride, nor simple shyness, nor some kind of past trauma. It's not a front or a facade. They're not even really a misanthrope, as they're inclined to treat people quite favourably as long as long as said people keep a respectful distance. Instead, Xan simply possesses a genuine dislike of human social interaction irrespective of the humans themselves. By all means, that isn't to say that there isn't a certain bitterness involved; Xan's personal boundaries (don't talk to me or come within arm's reach of me unless you actually require it for good reason) are easy enough to abide by once known but are still very much easily and constantly crossed by strangers, to the point where Xan is poised to expect it at almost every turn. Not ill-mannered unprovoked, just... easily provoked. These concepts aren't even limited to humans; Xan considers Pokémon to be slightly less abrasive in general, but perhaps that's just because they've encountered fewer of them. Why go on this journey, then? Well, research has to be done, and funding is hard to come by. Tolerating hardships is just a necessary part of progress. Hopefully they can leave most of anything involving social interaction to their research partner and people will leave them alone. Heck, interacting is so easy for the Abra they could probably do it in their sleep.

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Aspirations: To be the very best, like no-one ever was! At being psychic. The best in psychic ability and psychic research. Pokémon training? They could take it or leave it - why do you ask? Much of Xan's adolescent life was spent researching psychic power - both in general and specifically their own - but research requires resources and with avenues to pursue running out, their options are almost at a standstill. They've made decent headway thus far - their current abilities can attest to that, and developing the relatively lightweight gear they wear to function as psychic training wheels was no mean feat either. But there's still plenty on the horizon, with more to research in multiple areas. There's a certain introspective, philosophical aspect to psychic power, but there are also a lot of potential practical applications in science, in engineering or medical fields, in transport, in safety, and probably much more. This journey is both a short and long term gateway to furthering that goal; improving their research partner's psychic abilities via battle training will open up more opportunities for research, and catching different psychic Pokémon will have similar benefits. Non-psychic-type Pokémon with psychic abilities are also a particularly interesting avenue of research. Xan also kind of needs certain qualifications in order to perform proper (and importantly, legal) research - they've got around that thus far via informality and their research partner being a family pet. Long-term: money and important connections work wonders, and both tend to come naturally to Pokémon trainers who perform well. Xan isn't interested in being the 'very best', but a 'passing grade' as it were is a very appealing prospect... it's just that Xan might be underestimating just how much effort a 'passing grade' requires. It certainly seemed like the easiest option at the time. They aren't disinterested in battle itself - it's exciting to watch, and there's plenty of strategy involved to provide interesting depth - it's the training and the interaction that comes with it that bothers them, but they're going to have to deal with that if they want to get anywhere.

Rival: "Don't think I have one. If someone considers me their rival I hope they get hit by a car." - Xan, being hypothetically questioned about hypothetical rivals and then hypothetically considering the hypothetical benefits of in-hypothetical-hypothetical traffic collisions. If cars don't exist in z-verse, please consider this hypothetical quote stricken from hypothetical canon.

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Starter Pokémon: Kass the Abra. They're a nice, mild, gentle jokester with the patience of a saint. They quietly laugh at jokes even when asleep. Kass has been Xan's research partner since long before they began their Pokémon journey, and their companion even before then - family pet, and all. They were named by Xan's mother - 'Season Three Kassadin' is technically their full name, though Xan prefers not to acknowledge that. Kass' amiability and Xan not being an utter inhuman abomination have led to a deep understanding and respect between the two, leading to equal parts effortless teamwork and comfortable silence.

Gender: "Ask Kass." - Xan hypothetical hypothesis blah blah weeee

Moveset: Teleport and Confusion (egg). Abra doesn't get much. Bless the egg move.

Ability: Magic Guard (I didn't know this ability existed, this is cool)

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Additional Pokémon: Jerry the Psyduck. Honestly, he's a champion. Jerry was a mid-journey acquisition borne out of Kass' good-natured intervention. Accountability for the name is split between himself and both of his peers - Xan asked for name ideas, Kass telepathically submitted the notion of slap-bass and a laugh track, and Xan's sceptical 'Jerry?' got a cheerful, affirmative quack from the Psyduck. Jerry (the 'Seinfeld' is theoretically there but Xan refuses to acknowledge it) is a thinker - not in the sense that he's particularly bright, but in the sense that he seems to put a humongous amount of effort into the act of thinking. Jerry does not seem to be in the slightest bit gifted - indeed, Jerry often looks as if his brain is in perpetual deadlock just performing the necessary duties to keep the psyduck alive - and Xan's method of Pokémon training does not seem to help with that in the slightest. Nonetheless, Jerry tries. Jerry is motivated to train. Jerry tries so hard. Xan can't help but commend that kind of effort. Thank goodness Kass helps.

Disclaimer: If anyone is mean to Jerry I will scream.

Gender: "Ask Jerry." - Xan really just doesn't like giving people any kind of personal info of any kind. Even if it's not very hard to extrapolate from Jerry Seinfeld. Jerry is boy. Jerry is my boy.

Moveset: Scratch, Tail Whip, Confusion, Fury Swipes, Water Pulse, Disable

Ability: Cloud Nine

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RP Sample: https://www.pokecommunity.com/posts/10211042/

 

[Jay]

Xan is Accepted!

 

[Dusty]

I should have my post in the next couple of days. Also claiming mission 10!

 

[Evily]

I'll claim mission 7!

 

[Jay]

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STAGE 7 - ROUTE 5

Spoiler:

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Another step complete on their journey, our heroes step forth from Turffield and back onto the road to victory. With gym badges and contest ribbons freshly earned for some and some much opportunities for introspective gained by others, the road continues ever onwards towards the Wyndon Leage Tourney and the eventual Grand Festival.

A cavalcade of new events and activities arrive to grip these young trainers as they step onto the verdant paths of Route 5. Connecting two major hubs of trade for the Galar Region, the route is more populated than most. The odd building or countryside home dots the road, the pokémon daycare center is situated dead center between the two connecting cities, the magnificent Lilypad Bridge coasts over the central wild area below and the Hulbury Channel river perpetuates the route in its entirety, a clear indicator that travelling trainers are a but a blue thread to follow away from the bustling port city of Hulbury.

With new wild pokémon to catch, new locations to explore, new experiences to have... and Valentine's day just around the corner... who knows what experiences the coming days will bring to the graduating class of Wedgehurst Academy!

WILD POKÉMON AVAILABLE THIS STAGE

Pokémon Available to those with an Old Rod:

Pokémon Available to those on Mission 1:

Pokémon Available to those on Mission 7:

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MISSIONS:

[CATCH CHANCE!][MULTI] Mission 1:
An illegal shipping operation was recently rooted by the local ranger corps. Rare pokémon from other regions were being moved using the Hulbury Channel. Most of the imported pokémon in question were retrieved, but the most valuable cargo, pokémon used as starter pokémon in other regions, were lost to the river, their pokéballs shattered in the process. At this point, their safety is what's most important, local trainers are being recruited to join in the search.
Reward:
- Mystic Water (Chance to catch Mudkip)
- Mystic Water (Chance to catch Squirtle)
- Mystic Water (Chance to catch Piplup)

[JP] Mission 2:
Valentine's day is approaching and locals at the Pokémon Nursery are very excited. As a place that focuses on the love between pokémon and the rearing of eggs and baby pokémon born of such unions, the staff are very excited to put on something of a show. With the location decorated to the walls with fancy heart shaped designs, special chocolates being sold and a crowd gathering from both Turffield and Hulbury... a small couples tournament is being hosted to celebrate the day! Sign up with a partner you trust and win a special prize if you succeed!
Reward: 2 x Destiny Knot

[OPEN] Mission 3:
With the Valentines energy in the air, there's romance everywhere one looks, floating in the breeze and drifting through the trees. This is the day for confessing to that special someone and putting your heart on the line, or appreciating the person you already have. Enjoy a riverside walk, a shared piece of chocolate or a night looking up at the stars... or spend it alone. The choice is yours!
Reward: Valentine's Chocolate (Yes, that's it, take your free shipping scenario and be satisfied.)

Mission 4:
Love isn't quite in the air for everyone this Valentine's day. Youngster Johnny is down on his luck. The girl he likes, Lass Jenny, won't give him the time of day. She won't even acknowledge that he exists and he's struggling to get her attention. He really wants a chance with this girl, but his chances are looking worse by the second. Help this loveless little lightweight leave a lasting impression!
Reward: 1 x TR Attract

Mission 5:
Old Man McMiller, owner of the nursery, has a problem. Of all the pokémon he's ever found a mate for, his own partner Chimeco has stumped him. Twenty-four years he's had this pokémon at his side and not once has he taken a liking to any who come his way... until now? He woke up one day to find his Chimeco in the fields with two eggs... but no mate in sight?! Of all the pokémon at the nursery (and there are many) who did Chimeco finally settle for?! Help Mr. McMiller find the truth and a reward from him and maybe even Chimeco is certain!
Reward: 1 x Pokémon Egg (Contains a pokémon from the Amorphous Egg Group who may be born with 2 Egg Moves.)

Mission 6:
The Lilypad Bridge is so named for its connecting to both the towns where a gym of grass and a gym of water are present. A marrying of the two concepts was key, but current events are taking the joke a little too far to say the least. A pair of spinning and dancing deviants have taken center stage and are blocking people from passing until their irritatingly long act has come to its conclusion. That's right, two Ludicolo are blocking the way forward... and interesting enough, they can't be caught. People have tried. Could they already belong to another trainer..? But nobody who could pass for these pokémons owner is in sight?
Wait, is that a card in the Ludicolo's rain dish?
Reward: 1 x Mirror B's League Card + 500 Poké

[CATCH CHANCE] Mission 7:
The central wild area sits just below the Lilypad Bridge, while most of the pokémon in the area are terrestrial, sometimes one comes along with the changing weather that can fly up to the bridge above and cause trouble for passers by. It is advised that travelers keep an eye out and travel with pokémon if possible, even in with clear skies. Thank you and stay safe. - Blackspear Industries Public Safety Announcement
Reward: 1 x Sharp Beak

Mission 8:
Down by the riverside a small opening leading into a dripping and drenched cave. An offshoot of the river has been working its way through solid rock for quite a number of years and drip dropping echoes reach out to the entryway all the time. Water type pokémon seem drawn to this cave and according to locals, often gather to it for fun and games. At least... that's what usually happens. Today, the cave seems all but abandoned. Why could that be?
Reward: 1 x Water Stone

Mission 9:
Galarian Farfetch'd are proud pokémon who fight with dignity and bravery as self proclaimed warriors. The thicker, tougher stalks of Galar are said to have lead to this sub-species of the Kantonian Pokémon, as Farfetch'd adapted to using the heavier, more disciplined weapons(?) in battle. Their desire to prove themselves in combat however, can have dangerous results for the surrounding environment. Two rival Farfetch'd, each with a scar over the opposite eye, have met for a final battle... they've already been at it for hours and their recklessness is threatening to destroy other pokémons nests and homes. Someone needs to put a stop to this.
Reward: 1 x Leek

Mission 10:
A little off the beaten track, hidden behind a glade of trees, is an old and abandoned manor home once said to belong to a kindly Pokémon Breeder. People say the breeder himself disappeared some years ago and the large house has been left alone ever since. More than a little spooky and avoided by pretty much everyone who knows better, the place is a beacon for local pokémon of a more sinister nature. Yet, if you're feeling particularly brave, stupid or both... they do say the breeder's old supplies are most likely still inside those abandoned halls...
Reward: 4 x Luxury Balls

 

[Dragon]

Mission 1 to catch Squirtle? o: