Welcome to Era, a once-prestigious kingdom, and now a mere shadow of its former glory. Rebel forces have dethroned the monarchy, aiming now to bring down the nobility. Ambitious Nobles meanwhile vie for power, though others simply wish to keep what they have. Others are Loyalists, believing some former-royalty could end this anarchy. Then there those who see a prime opportunity, and others who don't care at all. Some form Gangs, fighting for personal gain or unique causes, while others are more interested in the resurfacing of Shadow Pokemon. And naturally, there are those who just want to ignore everything and live their personal lives. There are no clear lines in Era.
Where in this chaos do you fall?
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Affiliations
NOBLES
REBELS
GANGS
LOYALISTS
OTHER
NEUTRAL
30
30
11
16
18
46
25
21
07
18
08
46
Totals
TOTAL MALES
TOTAL FEMALES
CHARACTER TOTAL
123
118
241
Again, there are no clear lines in Era. As such, many characters have more than one affiliation.
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Name:Jacob Stone | Age: 45 | Gender: Male | Player:Dare
Jacob was destined to lead his family's buisness with high hopes of wealth and glory... which were cut short by the unexpected pregnancy of his then-girlfriend. While "there" for his son until the boy grew up, Jacob largely turned away from responsibility and instead focused on his new job... with the Rebels. Today, he is extremely high within their ranks.
Name:Sofia Brooke | Age: 13| Gender: Female | Player:Elayne
Though technically a teenager, Sofia acts notably younger, retaining an eternal childlike innocence. She never runs out of energy, and loooves to talk to everyone, though the recent bombings have humbled her a bit. When her best friend Harvey ran away from home, Sofia decided an adventure with him sounded fun, and has been on the road ever since.
T H R E A D
Homeward Bound -------------------
While on the way to visit her brother, Justice lets her Togekiss take a break in the Tanglethorne Jungle and is greeted on ground-level by Seles and her Ditto, Duke, who has taken the form of a human. They introduce themselves and, as the conversation continues, Justice tells the woman where she's going, which prompts Seles to mention that she, like Justice's brother, is also a knight!
As the weather starts to pick up in an uncharacteristic snowstorm, the group looks for cover and finds a small hut in which they can take shelter and set up camp. Seles tries to make it more comfortable by releasing her Arcanine, which causes long-supressed memories from Justice's childhood to start coming back. While she is able to quell them at first, they prove too much and the girl eventually breaks down from her fear of fire and Fire-types. As she hallucinates that the hut has caught fire, Seles, Duke, and the other Pokemon present all try to calm her, to no avail.
Eventually, it occurs to one that if they can just find the Togekiss's Pokeball and release her, perhaps she will be able to calm the poor girl. After a brief search, they are able to find it and the Togekiss successfully comforts her trainer. After some time of letting Justice calm and offering as much comfort as she can manage, Seles mentions that she wants to meet someone as well: her cousin, who was once captain of the royal knights. The difference is she has no idea where he is and is searching for him rather than just going to visit as Justice is. Eventually, the storm dies down and they start to head out again, ready (they can only hope) to face whatever is in store.
(See link at the top for greater detail of the above and more plot thereafter! Thanks to Tere for this detailed desc and various smaller help with these spotlights.)
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Re: homeward bound (mod/open) « Reply #100 on May 5, 2012, 9:47pm »
Duke's eye twitched a little when the Kecleon stirred, and for a brief moment, he wondered if it was conscious. Bending down, he stared despite the warning of the other pokemon. He was always a bit too curious when it came down to it, but that was just who he was as he saw it.
Seles, meanwhile, frowned as Justice spoke. She really didn't want a Kecleon, but she didn't want to simply leave it either. After a moment, she nodded. "Right..." she nodded before pulling out a pokeball and tossing it at the fainted pokemon.
The Ditto twitched upon watching the pokeball go towards the Kecleon, yet he said nothing.
Re: homeward bound (mod/open) « Reply #101 on May 6, 2012, 5:07pm »
The Kecleon didn't so much as twitch as the Pokeball hit her and was drawn into it. The ball didn't even shake once before a resounding DING was heard...it seemed the Kecleon was far too exhausted to fight back.
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Name: (You Choose) Species: Leucistic Kecleon Gender: Female Ability: Color Change Personality: Very much of a follower, this little girl tends to stick to the status quo. She is rather easily intimidated and backs down rather easily if her idea is challenged in any way, shape, or form. Rather quite, this Kecleon tends to keep to herself and doesn't seem to trust others or make friends very easily. This Kecleon is able to speak and understand English but since she's so timid it's very rare that she will actually make her opinions known whether in English or pokespeak. She doesn't like to battle but will do so if backed into a corner or ordered to do so albeit reluctantly. Perhaps with time and a little bit of encouragement she will begin to open up and become more confident but this remains to be seen.
The Ludicolo once again watched in amazement as the other Kecleon was pulled into the red sphere. 8U what magic was this 8UUU were the humans both magicians!?!?
The Tropius let out a grunt and nodded at Seles and Justice, pleased that the Kecleon were gone now.
Re: homeward bound (mod/open) « Reply #102 on May 6, 2012, 7:02pm »
[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv181/SojiRem/justiceposttable.png);][atrb=width, 497][atrb=height, 297][atrb=style,border:0 purple none,b,Table][scrolly:h(205),w(205),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:76px;margin-left:266px;color:#999ac6;)] Justice smiled when Seles caught the other pokemon, though she felt bad asking that of her seeing she did not really want to catch it.. Justice then walked over to the Tropius, even though she healed her self Justice just wanted to make sure Tropius was ok. Seeing that it was she smiled and looked up at the huge pokemon. " I'm so glad your ok Tropius, My name is Justice its very nice to meet you." the young girl said and gave a bow, she then stood up and looked over at the Ludicolo and also gave a small bow before looked up at the Tropius. She then noted how big it was, never seeing a Tropius up close before she thought this could be the normal size for one. As Justice thought about it it would be nice to have a bigger flying type. Serena can fly her yes, but never very far. It may be to bold to ask but she had to try.. " Tropius? Umm... I now this may be to bold to ask... But would you like to come with me? Ludicolo you can come to if you like. I can see your both friends and I would not want to separate you to.." Justice asked but she was also preparing herself for the two pokemon to say no. [/scrolly]
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Re: homeward bound (mod/open) « Reply #103 on May 6, 2012, 7:12pm »
Seles nodded back towards the Tropius and found herself then looking towards Justice as the girl talked. She had quite a lot of pokemon, didn't she? Well, from what Seles saw anyways. That could be a good and bad thing, and that was up for a trainer to decide, of course. Thus, she had nothing to say and simply nodded some sort of silent conclusion.
Re: homeward bound (mod/open) « Reply #104 on May 18, 2012, 4:36am »
Both the Tropius and Ludicolo seemed surprised at Justice's words. The Ludicolo grinned and hugged Justice again excited at being able to go with such an adorable girl. The Tropius seemed at a loss for words for a few moments longer before finally nodding her head in assent. She found this girl interesting and someone had to look after the Ludicolo after all....
Re: homeward bound (mod/open) « Reply #105 on May 18, 2012, 11:58pm »
[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv181/SojiRem/justiceposttable.png);][atrb=width, 497][atrb=height, 297][atrb=style,border:0 purple none,b,Table][scrolly:h(205),w(205),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:76px;margin-left:266px;color:#999ac6;)] Justice blinked in shock when the Ludicolo suddenly hugged her out of joy. The young girl then laughed softly and hugged the pokemon back. She then pulled away and took out a pokeball and held it up to the Ludicolo, and opened it making it grow larger. " Just tap it and you will go inside." Justice said with a smile Justice then took out anther pokeball and opened it and held it up to Tropius after she saw the pokemon nod. [/scrolly]
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Re: homeward bound (mod/open) « Reply #106 on May 19, 2012, 8:25am »
[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv181/SojiRem/saberposttable.png);][atrb=width, 495][atrb=height, 305][atrb=style,border:0 black none,b,Table][scrolly:h(236),w(247),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:59px;margin-left:234px;color:#833034;)]Seles watched as the pokemon agreed to come. Slowly half smiling, she allowed a quiet 'heh' sound to escape her as Justice moved to catch both. Wonder how many pokemon she has... the former knight thought quietly but didn't move to ask. After a moment, she simply looked off through the trees and tried to judge how much further the jungle expanded.
Re: homeward bound (mod/open) « Reply #107 on Jun 8, 2012, 2:03am »
The Ludicolo wasted no time in touching the pokeball offered to her and was drawn into the pokeball which rang out with a resounding DING immediately afterwards.
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Name: (You Choose) Species: Melanistic Ludicolo Gender: Female Ability: Rain Dish Personality: The ultimate pacifist, this Ludicolo can't stand the very thought of fighting and will do everything in her power to avoid such things or at least try to come up with a peaceful solution. She is very optimistic and looks on the bright side of things, after all there has to be a silver lining to everything right. This Ludicolo is very bright and cheery and loves to dance, she can't stand to see someone else cry and will do everything she can to cheer them up again...even if it means making a complete and total fool of herself. She tends not to think before she acts which makes her end up in trouble of something or another (which she's drawn to like a moth to a flame). For reasons known only to her, she is terrified of anything white and won't go near anything remotely similar or even close to that color.
The Tropius watched as the Ludicolo was drawn inside and sighed...why she put up with that Ludicolo she never quite understood. Shortly after she was certain the Ludicolo was captured, the Tropius lowered her head and nudged the pokeball before allowing herself to be caught without so much as a struggle.
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Name: (You Choose) Species: Tropius Gender: Female Ability: Chlorophyll Personality: Quite larger than the average Tropius, she tries her best not to appear intimidating though this is easier said than done. She is quite patient and unlike the Ludicolo whom she was found with, thinks before she acts. In fact, she does very little without thinking a great deal about it which makes it rather difficult to come to any kind of decision. This being said, she follows orders well...unless she has some reason to question them in which case it will be some time before she decides whether or not she will in fact obey the command. This Tropius thinks of herself as the Ludicolo's guardian of sorts and believes it her duty to pull her friend out of any trouble she may find herself in. She has the patience and compassion of a saint and doesn't like to hurt anything unless she is ordered to for whatever reason, and even then not without good reason. The only thing she can't stand are Kecleon of any shape or size and will usually swat them away with one of her wings or attempt to stomp on them.
[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv181/SojiRem/justiceposttable.png);][atrb=width, 497][atrb=height, 297][atrb=style,border:0 purple none,b,Table][scrolly:h(205),w(205),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:76px;margin-left:266px;color:#999ac6;)] Justice smiled as she watched the pokemon enter the pokeballs to willingly. Justice could wait to get to know them better, she then put the pokeballs away in her bag and turned to look at Seles. She said nothing and just walked up to the female knight, part of her wished she could be as strong as Seles, so her brother would not have to worry about her so much. Poe then ran up and jumped up on to Justice's shoulder and snuggled into her. " Pika!!" He said happily with a smile. Serena mean while took flight and started to fly circles around the small group. Justice looked up as Serena flew around and looked back at Seles, " Well I guess we should get going." Justice said in a soft tone and started to walk. [/scrolly]
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Re: homeward bound (mod/open) « Reply #109 on Aug 3, 2012, 10:53am »
[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv181/SojiRem/saberposttable.png);][atrb=width, 495][atrb=height, 305][atrb=style,border:0 black none,b,Table][scrolly:h(236),w(247),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:59px;margin-left:234px;color:#833034;)]As Justice took the few steps to close the distance between the two of them and spoke about continuing, Seles slowly nodded. "Right," she agreed with a fiery determination once more before turning and starting through the forest area again. As they continued to walk, Seles found that the foliage was beginning to thin considerably before breaking down into more evenly spaced trees and sparsely populated plants. As things began to widen even farther, Seles began to realize that they were nearing one end of the jungle. It had been a long trek, but it seemed it was finally coming open again. "Looks like the brush is finally giving way," she spoke continuing to look forwards at the various things in their path regardless of the fact that there was probably less danger now.