Mythine
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Mythine- Sacred of the Four Lands
Sacred is simply an anagram for Scared......
Once upon a Time, there was a place. Somewhere magical, somewhere horrific. The god Arceus awakened from his slumber. He roared, and his call resounded through space. The Three Lands were born.
Midgard, realm of the humans, was only a lowly speck in the overall scheme of the Universe. Above them lay Asgard, the realm of the gods, birthplace of Arceus, Mew and those they commanded, legendaries. Below resided Utgard, home of the demons, where Darkrai and its minions ruled. In the ancient times, these three levels had co-existed, a union of hate and love. Humans and Pokémon lived in harmony in Midgard, worshipping the gods of the heavens, fearing the lords of the Underworld. Pokémon existed in all three of the worlds, each developing in their own way, until those of all three eras were vastly different. Pokémon of Asgard such as Blissey, Chimecho were gentle, healing, as their love sung happiness through the Three Lands. Pokémon of Utgard-- Houndoom, Mismagius-- lusted with hatred, greed, rage. Their bodies were lean, scarred with constant battles, where only the strongest survived. They were a race to be feared. Pokémon of Midgard were those who retained most of their primalistic qualities, those of a need for survival, a fighting instinct, yet still with empathy, love, strong within their souls. Then it happened. Ragnarok.
The worlds were thrown into a state of chaos. Asgard, overrun by demons, was on the brink of destruction. Those gentle souls stood no chance against the Berserkers that claimed them. A frenzy of Death and Dark was all that would await the world, where Midgard stood next in line for the Guillotine. And when it was that evil triumphed, the world would end. Souls would be empty, bodies mechanical with the necessities of daily life, paralyzed by fear, yet others even praying for Death.
In desperation, the gods broke an ancient taboo. Sacrificing their very lives, they created black winged reapers that came to be known as Grim Angels. Pokémon borne anew, a whole new level against their lowly peers. Ordinary Pokémon of Midgard, in comparison to the Grim Angels, were the equivalent of bugs in the soil. Nothings. Being that only survived to be stepped on by their lords. Each Grim Angel was armed, deadly, and ready to kill. Each wielding a godly weapon known as a Diviner, the angels entered battle. Through their fierce resistance, the angels brought the war to an end. The demons were sealed away, but the gods would soon follow. The gods left their power and knowledge in the heavenly isle of Mythine, the Promised Land, entrusting it to the Pokémon of care until their return. The Fourth Land was borne. A land Pure. Yet, with the events impending, soon to be no More.
1000 years have passed since the god's demise, and those beings of the past have been decreased to nothing but legends for the children to rejoice. Ho-Oh, protector of the Tin Tower, shrine of the gods, was the Chinese Fenghuang (凤凰) and Greek Phoenix, symbol of the feminine grace. Lugia, Lord of those Above and Below, had been reduced to the Greek Halcyon. Rayquaza, the one who kept peace within Midgard, was now known as the Chinese ShenLong (神龙). Orca, Behemoth, Ra soon followed, twisted dedications to Kyogre, Groudon, Mew. Though still worshipped by humanity, in the eyes of men, they were nothing by stories, imaginary creatures. They were dead. The Legend of Mythine and those who lived in it was lost, though the envision of it would never fade. It became something more of a wish. The Garden Of Eden, it was called. Paradise. A place where men and pokemon alike could never reach. There were some Pokémon residing in Asgard and Utgard who had migrated to Midgard, for the loss of their lords were too hard a blow to bear, yet a majority remained in their birthplace. Those of Asgard eternally standing in vigilance, those of Utgard eternally plotting.
Technology had twisted the scrolls of Time, and with the invention of the Pokéball, Pokémon fell under the rule of humans. Unity had become a thing of the past, and with the birth of new evil such as Team Rocket, which tyrannized the Pokémon race, the world was unbalanced. Even innocent trainers, with only ten summers behind them, were deemed capable of using Pokémon, slaves, as beings created purely for battle. It was tragic. The gods had not created Midgard to be tortured in this manner.
Signs of the demon's return have brought fear to this land. It appeared in all stories of humanity, call it the Apocalypse, Armageddon, it was there. Deep within their hearts, though unknowing of the Battle in the past, though unknowing of the existence of Utgard and Asgard, every human knew. Knew that there would be a day where evil would come. The day when Utgard would finally make its move, after ten centuries, the day has come. In Asgard, it was outright panic. Without the gods, none of the remaining Three Lands can withstand another war.
And so, the Pokémon of Asgard, proxies of the gods, made a decision. They will actuate the Retribution, unleashing the power within Mythine. The place where the gods had sealed their knowledge would finally have to yield, to save Midgard, to save Asgard. The Pokémon of Asgard selected the most powerful agents to carry out their plan, black winged angels of death wielding Diviners: the Grim Angels. But first, they would have to penetrate Mythine itself, a place untouched for centuries, untainted. Its defenses are godly, and its atmosphere in itself unpredictable. The land was designed by the gods- Now Asgard will have to defeat the gods to get their lost secret. The power to save Asgard. And with the unleashing of this power, would come destruction. Demise. Mythine would be no more. The Grim Angels were on a mission to destroy Mythine, to destroy all that resided in it, to wipe out every wisp of life there. Sacrifice. For Asgard to survive, Mythine must die. A cruel trade indeed.
Born anew for the first time in 1000 years, the angels will have to descend, to the sacred soil of Mythine. Yet first would await a perilous journey through Midgard. Many would hinder their path. The Pokémon Demons of Utgard, the Pokémon Trainers of Midgard, and the Warriors of Mythine. All to save one dying land, Asgard. There was nothing to do but fight, and for the second time since the time of Lord Arceus, would the four lands meet. Meet in battle. Death awaits with open arms.
Species
Grim Angels
They are Pokémon, yet vastly superior. Defined by black wings, regardless of their original Pokémon species, these Grim Angels were created solely for battle. Individually, each holds within their souls strength and will almost comparable to those of the gods. Equipped, these Grim Angels are the essence of Power. They wield heavenly Diviners, crafted by the Gods themselves before their demise. For each Grim Angel, a sacrifice is required to obtain their Diviner. An Angel of the past sacrificed a physical part of his body- his wings. There was another who chose to lose his emotions, to prevent remorse at causing death, to enhance his strength in battle, unhindered by morality. One lost her future as the utmost sign of dedication to the gods. They must lose a part of themselves, yet it is only then can they have a bond to their weapon.
Humans
Those that reside in Midgard. Pokémon Trainers. They are unaware of this calamitic battle, yet they are able to feel unrest deep within their hearts. The appearance of Grim Angels has brought unrest into the world, with their arrival stirring rebellion in the hearts of Midgard Pokémon. Some, enlightened, attempted to break free of the chains of their masters, the humans. Others sought to follow these lords, whom in their eyes, were leaders, superior to them, one that would free them from slavery. Pokémon Trainers have trouble controlling the previously obedient creatures, and most are at a lost on what to do. Only those bonded by true friendship stick together. Other trainers, more of bounty hunters, seek to capture these super-powered Grim Angels, to make them their own, oblivious to their role, their importance, in literally saving the world from destruction. Others seek to join the Grim Angels in their lofty quest. Would it be these young ones to aid the battle as it were to come?
Defenders of Mythine
Literally nothing is known about them, except those who tremble in fear of their power. With gifts from the gods themselves, they are a tiny group of elites, trained to defeat the masses should outside forces decide to attack.
Sign Up Form
Name:
Species: (Human Pokémon Trainer or Grim Angel. Signups for Defenders of Mythine will be open after the RP has progressed sufficiently, or these poor RPers will be sitting around with nothing to do except strengthen defenses over and over again. By the way, Mythine Defenders can be anything. Humans, Pokémon etc. They can even be legendary beasts or plants if you have the imagination, yet you guys must run it through with me first.)
Age: (Only compulsory for humans. Grim Angels are newly created, with no memories of their past)
Gender:
Appearance: (I don't mind pictures if you're a Pokémon trainer. They rock. But if you're a Grim Angel, you'll be hard pressed to find a decent picture of one)
Weapon: (Name of Diviner, specialty of the Diviner. Only applicable for Grim Angels. Alternatively, if you want your human to wield a minor weapon, use this section)
Pokémon: (Applicable to Pokémon Trainers only. Maximum of six. Personalities, Appearances etc -in other words a minor profile- of the Pokémon are not required, but it would be nice if you did add them. :3 I don't mind new Pokémon trainers or trainer gods, but there's a difference between the latter and god-modding, mind you.)
Personality:
History:
Other:
RP Sample: (Optional. Give it if you want, but your profile speaks for itself, actually)
Rules
~This is an adaptation of Riviera: The Promised Land. I'll be delighted if you have some basic knowledge of Nordic Mythology or the game itself, but if you don't, join all the same. I've explained most of the major points in the plotline, so it won't be too hard to catch on.
~Standard RPing Rules.
~Yes, I'm aware that I'm a newbie with no posts and intro thread whatsoever, but honestly, who reads intro threads? Please sign up, I hope this RP will be successful. : D
~I don't wanna talk about Godmodding, bunnying and etc. If you're a good RPer you'll know anyway.
~Please give me the respect of a decently long profile.
~Please give me the respect of a decently long IC post.
~I thank AstralFire for his nice guide to Legendary Pokemon.
Notes: I might be fairly inactive until March 8th (Exams, exams), but I'm posting this so we can get some signups first. Forgive me if this starts a little late, I've been busy recently.
Please Sign Up, I spent good time on this RP and I hope it'll be a success. : D