[Developing] Pokémon Millennium

THE STORY​

Energy is everywhere—the sun, electricity, the core of the Earth, even living things can emit large amounts of it under particular circumstances (e.g. Pokemon battles). The reactions to the energies vary tremendously, from type advantage to evolution (stone, location, time of day, etc.). They can also vary by region based on the prevailing energy of that area. Megastones are believed to have been created by a crystal's exposure to "Mega Energy" during the war in Kalos. And now, in Alola, Z-crystals are thought to be crystals exposed to the energy of the Tapus. The region of Myna is no exception. Beneath its temperate landscape, vast crystal caverns vein outward to the four corners of the region. Like water from a spring, energy from deep within the earth flows through these veins and gives the region its vibrancy. The Mynan ancients were aware of this energy, how it was inside and affected all living things, and how it could be a life spring, but was also in constant flux.[/LEFT]



Vernyll, the Equinox Pokemon, is known as the "Pokemon that brings the seasons" by controlling the four directional winds. It was the appearance of Vernyll and its seasonal migration that stabilized the region's climate and brought about Myna's current prosperity. In its honor, the ancients built five temples: four in areas where Vernyll was commonly seen during each of the seasons—these would be the North, South, East, and West Temples—and one at the peak of the tallest mountain where Vernyll was said to roost. Inside each of the four directional temples, a large crystal shard was kept at its center. These shards are imbued with great energy and, according to ancient texts, are pieces of the crystal egg Vernyll hatched from. But, such treasures became targets for those with selfish intentions. Thus, guardians were chosen to protect the temple with the help of their Pokemon companions. These were the region's first "Elite Four". Word spread of their strength, and soon many flocked to the temples for a chance to prove themselves in battle. The crystal became a relic, while the real prize became the chance to battle Vernyll itself atop the Sky Temple. Should the trainer defeat all four guardians, and Vernyll acknowledge their strength, they would then be granted a seat on the region's council. After centuries, this would become what is currently the Pokemon League.

Team Luminous!

Leader: Lady Nova
Admins (role): Taurus (Supplies), Libra (R & D), Pisces (Recruiting), Leo (Aid Outreach)
Symbol: "The Wishing Star" – derived from the symbol of the "Order of the Star" (star in title logo), an ancient group that researched and honored Jirachi.


Founded by a woman called, "Lady Nova", TL is a primarily humanitarian group focused on helping less fortunate people and Pokemon, and bringing awareness to the region's inequality that the Pokemon League fails to deal with or even admit to. Most members are good-hearted individuals who believe in the cause, but the inner circle of admins is comprised of people Nova has personally rescued or aided in some way. Caspian (Pisces), for example, is her younger brother.


The ultimate goal of Nova and TL is to create a better, more utopian world by awakening Jirachi and wishing for humans to be granted (cursed with?) empathy—so that every person could feel the pain they cause to others, including Pokemon.


This dream for a better world awakened in Nova when her parents were arrested for being spies for Team Rocket. They were then killed when the prison holding them collapsed due to a rampaging Gyrardos following a newbie trainer into town. While the news was abuzz about the damage done and how it was lucky only inmates were injured, there was no word about the trainer's irresponsibility, punishment, or how the incident could have been prevented. The confusion this caused, exacerbated by the fact that no adult would explain it to her, haunted her mind for the years she and Caspian stayed at the local orphanage.


To help the siblings in their grief, one of the caretakers (an ex-librarian) would read old myths to them as bedtime stories. Nova's personal favorite was the Legend of Vernyll and Jirachi's Wish. She would spend hours after lights-out staring into the stars imagining how she would make the world better if she was given one of Jirachi's wishes. It of course came as an utter disappointment when she learned that Jirachi only awakens every thousand years, and she would need 500 more years before being able to make that wish. Still, even after she took custody of her brother and left the orphanage, the dream remained a tiny spark in her heart.


In lieu of world change, Nova took up an assistant position at a Pokemon Center where she found great joy in helping needy Pokemon and hearing their trainers' stories. As she grew older, this help evolved into advice and consul, especially for trainers inept at battling or those that got caught in the crossfire. A few even became close comrades she would tend to if they ever found themselves in a hard spot. Of these, three would claim their seats in her Court: Jayda, a highly disciplined but stubborn trainer who hates using badges as a sign of superiority—she would go to teach Nova and brother how to battle. Later is known as Taurus. Aidan, a goof-off class clown that got kicked out of trainer school for imitating (accurately) their strict instructor, but can't find the courage to tell his parents—he's actually the most talented trainer on the team but downplays it, making Nova very fond of him. Later is known as Leo. Ava came to Nova after having a nasty run-in with the wild Solroc she was studying as a graduate student. It was Ava who awakened the spark inside Nova. "It's possible," is all that needed said. Later is known as Libra. From there they all agreed to secretly work towards a common goal—Nova's dream of being the "guiding light" towards a kinder world. To honor this dream, they designed their logo to symbolize the wishing star that inspired it.

THE TRAINERS​

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