Id est damnum innocentiae OOC

History: The Pokémon world has always been a world of wonder. It has come through many eras and coexisted with humanity. You were born into it like any other kid, and living the good life as a trainer. However, a recent discovery of some ancient Pokémon text revealed that the utopia that people have come to love and exist in would seize to exist.

This calendar of sorts was discovered in the Sinnoh region, in Michina town. An excavation team came upon the runes by accident. There, they translated, deciphered and verified it and were shocked at what they discovered. Deciding to reveal it to the world, they told that the world would seize to exist exactly 1.5 years, from when the announcement they were making. Thus it was determined that on March 15th 2012, the world would be destroyed. There was no reasoning given as to why or how this decision was made, but that only circumstantial evidence convinced these scientists that this was indeed going to happen. The runes also did not reveal a specific Pokémon or entity only that "the Harbinger" would be the judge. They mentioned however, that a small vestige of hope remained. This "Harbinger" would select 6 [or 8 depending on the amount of SUs] people who trained Pokémon, those who were yet innocent and naive of the world, regardless of their background. The selected trainers would have to persuade the Harbinger, and in doing so, humanity would be saved. They would be selected on March 14th 2011 and have 1 year to complete this. The inscription was translated as follows:

Fate with death hast thou with whence thy day and night is no longer
Upon which one year from thy 150th year and 18th day of Arcis will thee encounter it so
Fear not – unto thee, six of thine people tasked for thine survival whilst go
One year unto descision's breadth hast taken over
Survive and thou art rewarded life​

Plot: Six months has passed since the news was revealed. Those scientists, who first revealed it, were put in jail for what the government said was inciting a war. Despite the government's effort to suppress the people from violence and anarchy, as a result of the announcement, disorder was beginning to become rampant. Thus martial law was enacted.

Since the calamitous announcement, that you also watched on television to your dismay, you still have a relatively normal life, albeit, a lot more constrained. You still go to school, except now it is much stricter and corporal punishment had been introduced to keep the students in order. Pokemon battles still continue, but are now only allowed in supervised tournaments or gyms, not complying would mean the removal of your pokemon. Even curfews the government introduced were so harsh that police were told to shoot people on site, if they were seen past dark. All these events transpiring have probably left you in fear. Not to mention fear of losing your pokemon or your friends.

The day before this supposed day of ruin... You don't recall ever being asked to be a participant; nonetheless, you hear a voice in your head telling you what it is that had to be done. Here it is as follows:


Unbeknownst to you, 6 [again, or 8] people in total will be selected. This persuasion, the harbinger decided, would take place in a realm you would be transported to. There you will travel for a year, training your Pokémon, and developing your relationship and completing tasks. The realm will be full of Pokémon of every kind imaginable. It is essentially a smaller version of all types of environments found on Earth. There you are also able to catch Pokémon.

In order to persuade the harbinger, you will ultimately have to defeat him in a battle, however, you must first complete a series of challenges, of which will span for the entire year (more or less). It is encouraged people meet up with each other if possible, however this is not necessary. Once all of the trainers have completed enough challenges and have been otherwise deemed worthy to fight, the Harbinger will appear to them...

Thus your journey begins:

A rush of sound... a flash of white light... You wake up somewhere else, somewhere you do not recognize. And among other things, you notice a device on your wrist...

Challenges that you will encounter:

• Going from point A to B (in either a set limit of time, or not)
• Catching a specific pokemon (of which items will be given to you by the harbinger, specifically for that challenge only)
• Defeating Pokemon in a gym styled tournament
• Competing against a fellow human
• Hunting a pokemon (this is where your character's morality and personality come into question)
• Being able to teach your pokemon a specific move
• Finding an item/egg/pokemon in a specific place
• Care for an egg until it hatches
• PM me for more ideas

You will be given these challenges by the Harbinger via a watch device you will find on your wrist on appearing in this new realm. This Pokegear, will only have your objective and a compass, nothing more will be on it. Sometimes the challenges will be vague, other times they will be specific. You might have a time limit, and other times you will not. If you meet up with someone, your objectives might become the same thing. Once the task is complete, your pokegear will be updated with a 'pass' or 'fail'. Once complete you will be given time to recuperate as well as explore and catch your own pokemon on your own time, the pokegear will inform you when your next challenge is to begin.

The number of challenges to be finished and won before gaining the right to fight the Harbinger is unknown. It will come when it comes...

If all participants successfully defeat the Harbinger in one on one combat, than humanity will be saved. If in the event that one looses to the Harbinger, this is fine, the battle can recommence once that person's pokemon has recuperated. It is until the time runs out. That is, if you can gain the Harbinger's attention before the last day.

Good luck!

Summary: You have been chosen to fight for humanity's existence in a survival game set up by something called the Harbinger. You have one year to complete challenges that will enable you to fight the harbinger, and save humanity.

Setting: You will be transported to a realm that is similar to earth, but acts very differently. There, you will find varying types of terrain and vegetation (or lack thereof) existing in the same plane of existence. The following is a list of highlights of each region

• There is the desolate area to the North West, with an acidic river (you will find mostly ground pokemon here, as well as those pokemon who can survive in the harsh river)
• The desert south of the desolate terrain. (home to more ground pokemon, and those that can deal without as much water)
• The lush jungles just off the northern jungle. (plenty of grass pokemon, and otherwise tropical enduring pokemon)
• The volcanic grounds in the centre. (plenty of fire pokemon here, along with a single cave entrance)
• The oceanic area to the North East. (Plenty of water pokemon; there is a single boat on the island).
• The mountains of the south, with the suspicious cave entrances (a good majority of ice-like pokemon live here, as well as some flying pokemon that can deal with the colder temperatures. There are also the typical cave dwelling pokemon here)
• The grassy fields covering most of the east. (pretty much all kinds of pokemon can be found here)
• The abandoned mansion south of the volcanic area* (no pokemon inside the mansion, for some strange reason)
• The abandoned hydro electric power plant (the dam) to the east of that.** (lots of steel and electric pokemon here)
• Lakes and water sources will be dotted throughout, aside from the acidic river and the ocean, all water will be drinkable, unless otherwise stated.
  
  * The mansion will not only be abandoned, but also desolate, it's really only there for shelter, there isn't much else.
  ** The dam is also abandoned, it is not working properly, but there are a lot of Electric and steel Pokémon there. The electric turbines doesn't even work properly, though it seems pokemon have gotten it to work at times.

(See the attached picture below for a better reference. Feel free to describe the setting you are in, and the Pokemon that would be relevant to that area as well)

Notes:

• The numbers indicated on the map are starting locations, 1-6 (7 and 8 being optional for more RPers).
• You will be given freedom as to some of the challenges, think of this as The Amazing Race, but without any particular destination. There will not be challenges every time, so you'd be free to rest up, interact with your Pokémon, or otherwise recover.
• You are fighting for your own survival as well, this is like a survival game, and thus Pokémon are even prone to death.
• Logically, Pokémon will be where their environment is most suited, you wouldn't find an ice Pokémon in the volcanic region for example.
• While there are no pokemon centres, it is important to maintain the health of your Pokémon, you can do this with items you have brought, or simply by appropriately letting it feed and rest.
• In the same vain, there are also no PCs, so if you have 6 pokemon, the only way to get more is if you abandon one.
• Items in your bag will be a key thing on your trip, aside from a tent, a sleeping bag, a water bottle and perhaps some food, you are allowed to bring whichever thing you need (including pokeballs). You must be aware however that these items are LIMITED, and you will never be able to replenish them – it's back to the basics.
• Be creative in your means of survival, what would you eat, where would you sleep? Etc. (maybe those Taurus look tasty after all)
• Yes, the pokemon of this realm are catchable (all of them), even legendary Pokémon... but can you catch them? ;)
• If you plan on catching a pokemon, leave myself to decide if it is finally caught. Thus you need to write a descent battle. You may write your logical encounter up to you throwing the ball, and it being absorbed by it.
• This will not be like your typical game type of Pokémon 4 ever move type of thing. Your Pokémon will know all its moves as it grows. A young trainer thus with a young Pokémon, will not be able to use a high level move. So in that respect it has to be realistic. Even practice has to be made to perfect it. Think of it like the anime. A list of moves for respective Pokémon are here: http://pokemondb.net/
• While the realm has specific regions of differences, it is not impossible to find a different type of pokemon somewhere else, just be realistic about it (like how bird pokemon can fly anywhere).
• If you are unsure if you would encounter a certain type of pokemon in a specific area, don't hesitate to ask.
• I'd prefer to have 3-4 people of each gender
• Romantic relationships are allowed; just don't forget the task at hand.
• Because this is akin to creating a new region, be creative in describing the area around you, I've left it open so that you can describe in full detail on how the land is. And in that way, other RP members can follow suit and use that description in the future. Create that vibrant setting. ;)
• I will be giving out everyone's tasks.
• I will judge whether or not your character passes or fails a challenge, but really, if you RP that your character was successful then it will be a win. Don't be afraid to fail though, you have a year in the RP to prove yourself. After all, I don't expect people to win all the time.
• I will post the day at the top of my posts, feel free to type up a full day or a partial day, depending on how much time you have, thus you can always come back to it later. Once everyone has completed their day, it will be the end of the day.
• You will be given your first task upon my first post. Of course the challenges given will be relevant to your region that you are currently in (unless stated otherwise).
• Some challenges might be against your own morals, you can chose to fail them purposely or not.
• It takes about 6 days to walk from one end of the map to the other (in a straight line) non-stop. Thus with the many impediments in the way, it will take longer.

Name: Lucas Jackston

Gender: Male

Age: 15

Personality: Lucas is a generally shy person, who doesn't easily make friends. He is very reclusive, and doesn't talk much. He is very skilled academically, and is the top of his class. However, his shyness makes it hard for people to talk to him. Lucas isn't physically very strong, and just barely scrapes by in Gym class every year.

Lucas is rarely seen smiling, but not because he isn't happy. In actuality, he is just a person who doesn't smile much. Even if he finds something funny, he doesn't laugh, he usually gives just a small smirk. He would like to have more friends, but his demeanor makes it hard for other people to get close to him.

Due to bullying in his earlier life (See History) Lucas has become paranoid as well as shy. He is constantly over-thinking things, and is somewhat of a pessimist. However, he is by no means a coward. He can stand up for himself if there is extreme need, but there is rarely a need that he feels is that important.

Appearance: Lucas is 5'3". He has blond hair that reaches his neck and startlingly blue eyes. He is decently skinny, with no real muscles to speak of. He has a smooth complexion, and has pale skin due to lack of outdoor activities. He has thin dark rings around his eyes, which he has gotten for staying up late studying.

Lucas tends to wear a green collared shirt and a blue vest. The vest has a small red outline of a Growlithe on it, right where his heart is. He almost always wears jeans, but has been known to wear dress pants on occasion. He wears black sneakers, which have silver streaks on the side. He occasionally wears a pair of brown gloves, which are more for decoration than keeping out cold.

History: Lucas was born in Johto. His father was a rather well off retired Pokemon Trainer, who settled down in Olivine City. It was there that Lucas was born. Lucas was relatively happy in his first years, but when he got to school everything changed. Lucas was bullied, and occasionally beaten up. He returned home crying almost every day, but when his parents complained to the school, the school did nothing about it. Eventually, Lucas and his family moved to Sinnoh due to the bullying.

Lucas moved to Sinnoh at the age of ten, but by then, the psycological damage had already been done. Lucas had become very shy of other people, and slightly paranoid as well. Although he truly wished to make friends, other people seemed to avoid him. He wasn't too bothered by this, because it meant that no one would bully him.

Lucas recived his first Pokemon, a Growlithe, at the age of 13. Although Lucas never truly got into Pokemon battling, he loved and raised his Grownlithe with as much care as possible. Exactly half a year later, Lucas was given his second Pokemon, this time an Umbreon. He loved his Umbreon just as much as his Growlithe, but never forgot to include Growlithe in his activities. Although he could have evolved Growlithe, he never did.

After the prophecy about the Harbringer was discovered, Lucas never really believed it. However, there was a seed of doubt in his mind, and that seed would, in time, grow and blossom.

Pokemon:
Umbreon (Lvl. 17, Male)
Moves: Tackle, Tail Whip, Helping Hand, Sand Attack, Pursuit
Description: Umbreon is a mellow Pokemon, and is very friendly and fun to be around. He loves to play with others, but doesn't like to be left out for a long time. When he is battling, Umbreon prefers to stay back and help out others instead of attacking with direct combat himself. However, when he is cornered or protecting someone he loves, he will fight with a burning passion.

Growlithe (Lvl. 21, Male)
Moves: Bite, Roar, Ember, Leer, Oder Sleuth, Helping Hand, Flame Wheel
Description: Much more active than Umbreon, Growlithe is an easily excitable and overall happy Pokemon. He is almost always moving, and when he isn't, he twitches a lot. And although he is quite spasmodic (for lack of better word) he is very loyal, and will put his life on the line for others. When battling, he prefers close range combat, and will keep fighting past his breaking point. Lucas frequently has to call him back before he literally dies from exhaustion.

Preferred starting location number: 2

Bag: (Everything in italics has been changed)
Rechargeable Lantern (The type that you crank to charge and has a built in siren)
Freeze-Dried Food (Expands with water)
First Aid Kit:
*Standard Size Band-Aids (x100)
*Large Band-Aids (x50)
*Bottle of Rubbing Alcohol
*Roll of Bandages (x3)
*Common Cold Pills (x30)
Survival Knife (For cutting stuff)
Whistle (The small-and-really-loud type)
Survival Guide for Dummies, Pocket Edition (In case Lucas needs to read up on survival methods. Also can be used as kindling.)
Fire Starter (x2 in case one gets lost) (The tiny keychain-size type, look up fire starter on google)
Maya Dust (x3 cans) (For use with Fire Starter, google it)
Sleeping Bag (Lightweight, heat containing)
Raincoat (Thin, but effective)
Rope (Never know where this might come in handy)
Tarp (Both good for sleeping on and cover from rain)
Canteen (Make sure to have enough water)
Mini Cooler (For keeping things cold)
Water Purification Tablets (x30) (For making dirty water drinkable)
Water Purification Straw (When you drink through this, water gets purified, and yes, it really exists)
Sunscreen (x2 bottles) (For hot areas)
Journal (For maps, sketches, reminders, etc.)
Pens (x10) (For writing in the Journal)
Pen Case (For holding the Pens so they don't get lost)
Change of Clothes (x2)
Cooking Stuff: (Note that all Hardened-Plastic objects are made from a superstrong plastic, and are extremely durable. Not liable to melt under less than extreme heat, either.)
*Small Frying Pan
*Stackable Hardened-Plastic Cups (x6)
*Hardened-Plastic Knives (x10)
*Hardened-Plastic Forks (x10)
*Hardened-Plastic Spoons (x10)
*Hardened-Plastic Plates (x5)
*Medium Cooking Pot
*Small Cooking Pot
Flares (x5) (For signaling people, scaring away Pokemon, etc.)
Max Potions (x9) (Take a guess what these are for)
Super Potion (x20) (See above statement)
Great Balls (x11) (In case Lucas needs some extra Pokemon)
Ultra Balls (x5) (To make life easier when catching Pokemon)
Full Heal (x15) (For all Pokemon status conditions)
Full Restore (x7) (For massive injuries)
Revive (x5) (For really bad wounds)
Max Revive (x2) (For life-or-death wounds)
Extra-Extra-Large Backpack (Lighter than it looks, even with everything inside it)

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