Sign-Up Thread: https://https://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?t=260544
Background
The organization known as Cipher has risen again. Only this time, they have succeeded. They created a virus from their original Shadow Pokemon plans by mutating the formerly beneficial virus called Pokerus. Now it simply turns any Pokemon who gets sick with the virus into a Shadow type with no help to the Pokemon. The leader of Cipher, who even after all these years is still unknown to everyone, began to take over the regions in the year 2011.
The year is now 2023, almost twenty years after Red's rise as the Kanto champion. The only regions not completely taken over are the joined Kanto and Johto, as well as Hoenn. However, Hoenn is suffering greatly, its isolation leaving it easy prey as Unova had been. Cities are fenced off to avoid Shadow Pokemon rampaging through the cities. You need a Trainer Card or a specific pass if you are not a trainer, to be given permission to pass through each Route. The Elite Four of Kanto and Johto have gone to assist Hoenn's cause, leaving the Gym Leaders the only lines of defense for the two regions. But there is only so much they can do.
Plot
This is where you come in. You are a trainer living either in Kanto or Johto about to take a trainer's journey. However, this Is not to become Champion. These eight badges will earn you the right to limb the perilous Mt. Silver and meet Red, the man who has supposedly been on Mt. Silver since he became a Champion all those years back. Apparently, he has one of the strongest Purification Stones in existence, not to mention the power he has could turn on Cipher and defeat them. What's the catch? Well there's two. The first is: Red will only come down if you beat him. The second is… you're not alone on this journey. There are others and only one of you can take on Red himself. So guess what? You're going to have to fight each other. Here's who you could be:
You could simply be a regular trainer, searching for the chance to be considered a master or find a way to save your home from the Shadow Pokemon. If that means beating Red, you're ready to give it a shot at least!
Or…
You could be a trainer who is looking to join Cipher. What better way to prove you have the skill than to end Red, the best of the best? You can also stamp out those other kids who could end the reign of this organization. And you can't just let that happen.
Each of you have your reasons for taking on this quest but you all know this: you have to be strong and endure if you want to survive Mt. Silver.
Gym Leaders
The Gym Leader roster has changed over this nineteen year period. Don't be surprised if you see them out of their buildings. They have to protect their cities after all, and their region. Keep on the lookout! For good or bad, meet your opponents.
Spoiler:
Kanto
Morris- He is the son of Brock's first wife, who died in an accident when the boy was five. Serious, hard-working, and the spitting image of his brunette mother, Morris easily surpassed his father at thirteen, taking over the Gym and continuing the pursuit of Rock-type glory. His top Pokemon is his Carracosta, who he revived from a fossil in Unova during his first training journey. The TM he gives away is Smack Down.
Rei- Rei is a prodigy of the Water type, a twelve-year-old , redheaded girl who was found washed up on Cerulean Cape three years ago. It was perfect timing as far as the Association was concerned, Misty having been murdered by Cipher five years earlier. Rei is a quiet antisocial girl, who speaks more in battle than in casual conversation. Her top Pokemon is the Milotic she washed up with and the TM she gives away is Scald.
Lt. Surge- Atten-tion! Our Lightning American is as exuberant as ever. His electric type moves and military training continue to permeate Vermillion even today. He takes out any Cipher goons that dare invade his City with ease, making him the most dangerous on the Cipher Wanted list. Don't be surprised if he's both cheerful and violent at the same time; that's his specialty! His top Pokemon is his ever loyal Raichu and he actually gives away the rare TM of Thunderbolt.
Erika- Our demure lady of Celadon hasn't given up the ghost either. Other than the small boy at her side and the minor gym renovations, it's as though time never passed. She is a natural at polite and indifferent behavior. Good luck seeing through her strategy! Her top Pokemon are Bellossom and Vileplume and she gives away the TM for Energy Ball.
Sabrina- Our Psychic mistress seems to have only grown stronger as the times grew darker, even though she sports a few gray hairs nowadays. Serious, undaunted, and one of the more menacing Gym Leaders to date, Sabrina and her abilities are nothing to scoff at. Her best Pokemon is her Alakazam, carefully raised from an Abra, and she gives away the TM for Psyshock.
Janine- Following the footsteps of her father, Janine takes being a Gym Leader as seriously as she does being a ninja. Her tricks and traps are worth fearing and despite the lack of "strength" she has, her tactics make her almost as fearsome as Sabrina. Don't underestimate her Crobat and the TM she carries is Poison Jab.
Seth- He is the grandson of the original Karate Master of the Fighting Dojo. Blaine died of cancer and there was no one to take over the Fire-type Gym on Seafoam Islands. So Seth renovated it and created it as a Fighting-type Gym in memory of his father. The black-haired teen is cool, confident, but slightly hot-blooded, disliking backing down from any sort of challenge. His favorite Pokemon are his Lucario and Mienshao and he gives away the TM for Low Sweep. Oh and you better be ready to fight him too because he doesn't accept a challenger who can't take a punch.
Green- Red's rival keeps his typical high standards even now. Cocky and aloof, he's one of the Leaders that annoys all challengers, being absent from the Gym a majority of the time. And even if he is there, he won't accept your challenge unless you have seven other badges from Kanto. You'll still be looked down on, and don't underestimate him, no matter what. You'll lose easily. He has no favorite Pokemon, liking them all equally and he gives you the False Swipe TM.
Johto
Falkner-The Flying-type user has grown and surpassed even his own expectations, both as Leader and as a policeman. The young man is cool and focused, enjoying the sky and its beauty over almost everything. He still dresses formally and trains frequently. His favorite Pokemon is his Skarmory and he gives away the TM for Sky Drop.
Bugsy- This archaeologist hasn't lost his love for his Bug types and is one of the few Gym Leaders to give Sabrina a challenge. He is an optimistic, studious person, who also teaches at the small public school in town. He never doubts his Heracross and his TM is U-turn.
Allison- Whitney went into a modeling career not too long ago and Allison was the one who passed the Gym exam. She is a blind, albino girl using the power of Dark-types. She is cheerful, outgoing, and her gym is pitch black. Her favorite Pokemon is her Absol and she gives away the old TM for Dark Pulse.
Eric-Meet Morty's son, who cannot see things as his father can, but frequently attracts Ghosts to hang out with him. He took his father's Gym after the man went hunting down Eusine, who had disappeared. Three years passed and his father was still gone. Eric tried not to let it get him down. Mellow, hard-working, and just as mysterious as the spirits he attracts. His favorite Pokemon is his Chandelure and he gives away the TM of Shadow Ball.
Chuck-This man will never quit, no matter how old he is. This Fighter keeps on going and trains more rigorously than even Green, his student. There is a reason Cianwood is second only to Vermillion in safety right about now. He is rarely seen without his Primeape and he gives away the TM for Focus Blast.
Jasmine- Jasmine considered herself a child back when she was first challenged by Gold. That shyness has not faded but her confidence and ease on the battlefield has surpassed it. She has a nearly unbreakable defense and few losses under her belt. She keeps her Steelix close and gives away the TM for Flash Cannon.
Nana-Pryce retired in 2017, leaving the Gym to his pupil Nana. He couldn't have left it in better hands, the blond every inch an ice queen. She is a glacier herself, ready to take risks and prove herself worthy of protecting the badge she does. Her top Pokemon is her Glaceon and she gives away the TM for Frost Breath.
Clair- Clair has grown in these years, the blue-haired Dragon trainer. However, the Elder's teachings are something she can't quite get even now. She tries but changing from strength to heart takes more than simply time. Progress has been made though, with her favorite Dragonair becoming a Dragonite. She gives away the TM Dragon Tail.
Pokemon and the Virus
The Shadow Virus has been infecting Pokemon all over the regions since roughly 2012. Not all Pokemon are infected, due to the fact that some Pokemon are immune to the Pokerus that it was created from. However a fair amount of wild Pokemon are infected, including babies in their eggs. If an uninfected Pokemon is caught in a Pokeball, the virus cannot affect it, the same goes to those already captured. The only way it can occur is if they are taken to a Cipher Base and it is done the old-fashioned way.
Pokemon cannot be cured from the stone in Agate and Time Flutes are nowhere to be found in any region. Oddly, strange, glowing green stones called Purify Stones have been appearing all over the world of Pokemon. When a Pokemon's heart is completely purified, the Stone responds and cleanses the Virus. They are not always one-use, but sometimes they don't last long and others their power remains strong no matter how many times it is used. Most only work on one Pokemon at a time though.
Not all Pokemon have been infected, so not every Pokemon is a Shadow Pokemon. Pokemon that appear on the routes are the ones that are known to be there. However, there will be a message on the radio that warns of a random Swarm. It is advised to avoid these unless you believe your Pokemon can take it. The Swarm Pokemon are usually about four levels higher than expected.
Pokeballs of all kinds can be used to capture like always, however, do not simply use Master Balls each time. I won't say whether you can capture your Pokemon but I will expect decent quality. Also, you will not be able to obtain a Snag Machine, such as the ones Cipher generally uses, until your fourth badge, even if you are working to be a part of Cipher. The agents won't believe you either.
Rules
-All PC rules apply.
-This RP is rated T for language and violence. Keep the romance clean.
-Most of this Roleplay you're on your own. Occasionally, you may get a PM from me for something important.
-Bunnying (Unless given permission) and godmodding are naturally forbidden as are short posts unless you are talking to another roleplayer but if you battle another roleplayer please joint post it.
-Please verify all Gym Leader Teams with me before you post their battles.
-Battles with ordinary wild Pokemon gain one level, Shadow Pokemon give you two (not all are Shadow so don't try), and trainer fights add two to the winner, one to the loser. If you use more than one, it depends on who won each one-on-one match.
-Purification of Shadow Pokemon comes with one Egg Move, which I decide once you show me the Pokemon and its experience points. Purification is not mandatory but it is recommended, even for Cipher Trainers, due to the fact that there is the likelihood of the Pokemon attacking your character and your limited moveset.
-Your first Pokemon is level ten.
-All sign-ups belong in this thread, anyone who posts their sheet in the main thread will not be accepted.
-You have two chances to break these rules. On the third, you are thrown out, end of discussion.
-Be active. Enjoy yourself!
Trainer Profile Sheet
Name: (First and Last, nicknames and middle names are optional.)
Age: (10+ please, unless your history and personality explain it well enough)
Gender: (Your choice)
Hometown: (City, Region. You can make one up if you don't want to use the regular ones or pick one from the anime.)
Ordinary Trainer or Cipher Trainer?
Appearance: (Pictures are allowed but I would like a description. What do they look like, can even be outlandish. Any disfigurements, scars, notable tattoos even? One paragraph minimum.)
Personality: (How do they behave alone? With Pokemon? With other human beings? Against the enemy? Two paragraphs minimum)
History: (How was their early life? Did they grow up with parents? Did they grow up alone? How was their interaction with Pokemon or possibly lack thereof? What made them decide to go to take their Pokemon journey to reach Mt Silver? Or why did they decide to become a member of Cipher? Two paragraphs minimum)
Other: (Any special abilities, little ones like good climbing to even untrained psychic abilities, any little quirks or hobbies we might be interested in?)
Starter Profile (1 only)
Species: (Unevolved and non Legendary.)
Nickname: (optional)
Infected?: (Was it infected and purified from the Virus? Or was it not infected?)
Gender:
History: (When did you get them? How did they live before being captured, if they were?)
Personality: (How do they behave around their trainer? Regular humans? Other Pokemon, wild or under command of another trainer?)
Moves: Level Ten moves (along with one Egg Move and TM move of your choosing. Four moves limit.)
Other: (Any odd traits you'd like to share? Shininess does not count and will only be given to exemplary SUs.)
Roleplayers
Ordinary Trainers
1.Taken by Fuyu (Naren Warren)
2.Taken by Nideous (Scott Burge)
3. Reserved by Roserade
4.
5. Taken by GfPavel (Paul Wilder)
6. Reserved by Wolf in the Rain
7.
8.
Cipher Trainers
1. Taken by crebirk (Zack Avain)
2. Taken by Kiyoshi the Polar Bear (Dominique "Nique" Yonna
3. Reserved for Flame Mistress
4. Reserved for CybeastSaber
5. Reserved by Strikit
6. Reserved by XxSweetDreamsxX
7.
8.
Background
The organization known as Cipher has risen again. Only this time, they have succeeded. They created a virus from their original Shadow Pokemon plans by mutating the formerly beneficial virus called Pokerus. Now it simply turns any Pokemon who gets sick with the virus into a Shadow type with no help to the Pokemon. The leader of Cipher, who even after all these years is still unknown to everyone, began to take over the regions in the year 2011.
The year is now 2023, almost twenty years after Red's rise as the Kanto champion. The only regions not completely taken over are the joined Kanto and Johto, as well as Hoenn. However, Hoenn is suffering greatly, its isolation leaving it easy prey as Unova had been. Cities are fenced off to avoid Shadow Pokemon rampaging through the cities. You need a Trainer Card or a specific pass if you are not a trainer, to be given permission to pass through each Route. The Elite Four of Kanto and Johto have gone to assist Hoenn's cause, leaving the Gym Leaders the only lines of defense for the two regions. But there is only so much they can do.
Plot
This is where you come in. You are a trainer living either in Kanto or Johto about to take a trainer's journey. However, this Is not to become Champion. These eight badges will earn you the right to limb the perilous Mt. Silver and meet Red, the man who has supposedly been on Mt. Silver since he became a Champion all those years back. Apparently, he has one of the strongest Purification Stones in existence, not to mention the power he has could turn on Cipher and defeat them. What's the catch? Well there's two. The first is: Red will only come down if you beat him. The second is… you're not alone on this journey. There are others and only one of you can take on Red himself. So guess what? You're going to have to fight each other. Here's who you could be:
You could simply be a regular trainer, searching for the chance to be considered a master or find a way to save your home from the Shadow Pokemon. If that means beating Red, you're ready to give it a shot at least!
Or…
You could be a trainer who is looking to join Cipher. What better way to prove you have the skill than to end Red, the best of the best? You can also stamp out those other kids who could end the reign of this organization. And you can't just let that happen.
Each of you have your reasons for taking on this quest but you all know this: you have to be strong and endure if you want to survive Mt. Silver.
Gym Leaders
The Gym Leader roster has changed over this nineteen year period. Don't be surprised if you see them out of their buildings. They have to protect their cities after all, and their region. Keep on the lookout! For good or bad, meet your opponents.
Spoiler:
Kanto
Morris- He is the son of Brock's first wife, who died in an accident when the boy was five. Serious, hard-working, and the spitting image of his brunette mother, Morris easily surpassed his father at thirteen, taking over the Gym and continuing the pursuit of Rock-type glory. His top Pokemon is his Carracosta, who he revived from a fossil in Unova during his first training journey. The TM he gives away is Smack Down.
Rei- Rei is a prodigy of the Water type, a twelve-year-old , redheaded girl who was found washed up on Cerulean Cape three years ago. It was perfect timing as far as the Association was concerned, Misty having been murdered by Cipher five years earlier. Rei is a quiet antisocial girl, who speaks more in battle than in casual conversation. Her top Pokemon is the Milotic she washed up with and the TM she gives away is Scald.
Lt. Surge- Atten-tion! Our Lightning American is as exuberant as ever. His electric type moves and military training continue to permeate Vermillion even today. He takes out any Cipher goons that dare invade his City with ease, making him the most dangerous on the Cipher Wanted list. Don't be surprised if he's both cheerful and violent at the same time; that's his specialty! His top Pokemon is his ever loyal Raichu and he actually gives away the rare TM of Thunderbolt.
Erika- Our demure lady of Celadon hasn't given up the ghost either. Other than the small boy at her side and the minor gym renovations, it's as though time never passed. She is a natural at polite and indifferent behavior. Good luck seeing through her strategy! Her top Pokemon are Bellossom and Vileplume and she gives away the TM for Energy Ball.
Sabrina- Our Psychic mistress seems to have only grown stronger as the times grew darker, even though she sports a few gray hairs nowadays. Serious, undaunted, and one of the more menacing Gym Leaders to date, Sabrina and her abilities are nothing to scoff at. Her best Pokemon is her Alakazam, carefully raised from an Abra, and she gives away the TM for Psyshock.
Janine- Following the footsteps of her father, Janine takes being a Gym Leader as seriously as she does being a ninja. Her tricks and traps are worth fearing and despite the lack of "strength" she has, her tactics make her almost as fearsome as Sabrina. Don't underestimate her Crobat and the TM she carries is Poison Jab.
Seth- He is the grandson of the original Karate Master of the Fighting Dojo. Blaine died of cancer and there was no one to take over the Fire-type Gym on Seafoam Islands. So Seth renovated it and created it as a Fighting-type Gym in memory of his father. The black-haired teen is cool, confident, but slightly hot-blooded, disliking backing down from any sort of challenge. His favorite Pokemon are his Lucario and Mienshao and he gives away the TM for Low Sweep. Oh and you better be ready to fight him too because he doesn't accept a challenger who can't take a punch.
Green- Red's rival keeps his typical high standards even now. Cocky and aloof, he's one of the Leaders that annoys all challengers, being absent from the Gym a majority of the time. And even if he is there, he won't accept your challenge unless you have seven other badges from Kanto. You'll still be looked down on, and don't underestimate him, no matter what. You'll lose easily. He has no favorite Pokemon, liking them all equally and he gives you the False Swipe TM.
Johto
Falkner-The Flying-type user has grown and surpassed even his own expectations, both as Leader and as a policeman. The young man is cool and focused, enjoying the sky and its beauty over almost everything. He still dresses formally and trains frequently. His favorite Pokemon is his Skarmory and he gives away the TM for Sky Drop.
Bugsy- This archaeologist hasn't lost his love for his Bug types and is one of the few Gym Leaders to give Sabrina a challenge. He is an optimistic, studious person, who also teaches at the small public school in town. He never doubts his Heracross and his TM is U-turn.
Allison- Whitney went into a modeling career not too long ago and Allison was the one who passed the Gym exam. She is a blind, albino girl using the power of Dark-types. She is cheerful, outgoing, and her gym is pitch black. Her favorite Pokemon is her Absol and she gives away the old TM for Dark Pulse.
Eric-Meet Morty's son, who cannot see things as his father can, but frequently attracts Ghosts to hang out with him. He took his father's Gym after the man went hunting down Eusine, who had disappeared. Three years passed and his father was still gone. Eric tried not to let it get him down. Mellow, hard-working, and just as mysterious as the spirits he attracts. His favorite Pokemon is his Chandelure and he gives away the TM of Shadow Ball.
Chuck-This man will never quit, no matter how old he is. This Fighter keeps on going and trains more rigorously than even Green, his student. There is a reason Cianwood is second only to Vermillion in safety right about now. He is rarely seen without his Primeape and he gives away the TM for Focus Blast.
Jasmine- Jasmine considered herself a child back when she was first challenged by Gold. That shyness has not faded but her confidence and ease on the battlefield has surpassed it. She has a nearly unbreakable defense and few losses under her belt. She keeps her Steelix close and gives away the TM for Flash Cannon.
Nana-Pryce retired in 2017, leaving the Gym to his pupil Nana. He couldn't have left it in better hands, the blond every inch an ice queen. She is a glacier herself, ready to take risks and prove herself worthy of protecting the badge she does. Her top Pokemon is her Glaceon and she gives away the TM for Frost Breath.
Clair- Clair has grown in these years, the blue-haired Dragon trainer. However, the Elder's teachings are something she can't quite get even now. She tries but changing from strength to heart takes more than simply time. Progress has been made though, with her favorite Dragonair becoming a Dragonite. She gives away the TM Dragon Tail.
Pokemon and the Virus
The Shadow Virus has been infecting Pokemon all over the regions since roughly 2012. Not all Pokemon are infected, due to the fact that some Pokemon are immune to the Pokerus that it was created from. However a fair amount of wild Pokemon are infected, including babies in their eggs. If an uninfected Pokemon is caught in a Pokeball, the virus cannot affect it, the same goes to those already captured. The only way it can occur is if they are taken to a Cipher Base and it is done the old-fashioned way.
Pokemon cannot be cured from the stone in Agate and Time Flutes are nowhere to be found in any region. Oddly, strange, glowing green stones called Purify Stones have been appearing all over the world of Pokemon. When a Pokemon's heart is completely purified, the Stone responds and cleanses the Virus. They are not always one-use, but sometimes they don't last long and others their power remains strong no matter how many times it is used. Most only work on one Pokemon at a time though.
Not all Pokemon have been infected, so not every Pokemon is a Shadow Pokemon. Pokemon that appear on the routes are the ones that are known to be there. However, there will be a message on the radio that warns of a random Swarm. It is advised to avoid these unless you believe your Pokemon can take it. The Swarm Pokemon are usually about four levels higher than expected.
Pokeballs of all kinds can be used to capture like always, however, do not simply use Master Balls each time. I won't say whether you can capture your Pokemon but I will expect decent quality. Also, you will not be able to obtain a Snag Machine, such as the ones Cipher generally uses, until your fourth badge, even if you are working to be a part of Cipher. The agents won't believe you either.
Rules
-All PC rules apply.
-This RP is rated T for language and violence. Keep the romance clean.
-Most of this Roleplay you're on your own. Occasionally, you may get a PM from me for something important.
-Bunnying (Unless given permission) and godmodding are naturally forbidden as are short posts unless you are talking to another roleplayer but if you battle another roleplayer please joint post it.
-Please verify all Gym Leader Teams with me before you post their battles.
-Battles with ordinary wild Pokemon gain one level, Shadow Pokemon give you two (not all are Shadow so don't try), and trainer fights add two to the winner, one to the loser. If you use more than one, it depends on who won each one-on-one match.
-Purification of Shadow Pokemon comes with one Egg Move, which I decide once you show me the Pokemon and its experience points. Purification is not mandatory but it is recommended, even for Cipher Trainers, due to the fact that there is the likelihood of the Pokemon attacking your character and your limited moveset.
-Your first Pokemon is level ten.
-All sign-ups belong in this thread, anyone who posts their sheet in the main thread will not be accepted.
-You have two chances to break these rules. On the third, you are thrown out, end of discussion.
-Be active. Enjoy yourself!
Trainer Profile Sheet
Name: (First and Last, nicknames and middle names are optional.)
Age: (10+ please, unless your history and personality explain it well enough)
Gender: (Your choice)
Hometown: (City, Region. You can make one up if you don't want to use the regular ones or pick one from the anime.)
Ordinary Trainer or Cipher Trainer?
Appearance: (Pictures are allowed but I would like a description. What do they look like, can even be outlandish. Any disfigurements, scars, notable tattoos even? One paragraph minimum.)
Personality: (How do they behave alone? With Pokemon? With other human beings? Against the enemy? Two paragraphs minimum)
History: (How was their early life? Did they grow up with parents? Did they grow up alone? How was their interaction with Pokemon or possibly lack thereof? What made them decide to go to take their Pokemon journey to reach Mt Silver? Or why did they decide to become a member of Cipher? Two paragraphs minimum)
Other: (Any special abilities, little ones like good climbing to even untrained psychic abilities, any little quirks or hobbies we might be interested in?)
Starter Profile (1 only)
Species: (Unevolved and non Legendary.)
Nickname: (optional)
Infected?: (Was it infected and purified from the Virus? Or was it not infected?)
Gender:
History: (When did you get them? How did they live before being captured, if they were?)
Personality: (How do they behave around their trainer? Regular humans? Other Pokemon, wild or under command of another trainer?)
Moves: Level Ten moves (along with one Egg Move and TM move of your choosing. Four moves limit.)
Other: (Any odd traits you'd like to share? Shininess does not count and will only be given to exemplary SUs.)
Roleplayers
Ordinary Trainers
1.Taken by Fuyu (Naren Warren)
2.Taken by Nideous (Scott Burge)
3. Reserved by Roserade
4.
5. Taken by GfPavel (Paul Wilder)
6. Reserved by Wolf in the Rain
7.
8.
Cipher Trainers
1. Taken by crebirk (Zack Avain)
2. Taken by Kiyoshi the Polar Bear (Dominique "Nique" Yonna
3. Reserved for Flame Mistress
4. Reserved for CybeastSaber
5. Reserved by Strikit
6. Reserved by XxSweetDreamsxX
7.
8.
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