Long ago, when the Ancient One was still young, he summoned forth the two great pillars of our harmony: Dialga, the Master of Time, and Palkia, the Ruler of Space. Together, these two beings worked not in rivalry as they do today, but in harmony, maintaining the order of our kind. As the beings Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf granted us the pieces of our souls - knowledge, spirit, and willpower - our world was created, and for a time, all was peaceful and of Light.

But of course, where there is Light, there is also Darkness; and the Darkness found form in a name forbidden in our time: Giratina. This dragon, a being with more power than even the two pillars combined, grew jealous of his brothers' positions of power and respect, for many would praise and be thankful for the efforts of the two pillars. Yet Giratina, who stood as the Guardian of Shadow, was oft whispered as a demon and a monster. It was his most sacred duty, you see, to protect our world from the Darkness that threatens us. Indeed, it is no exaggeration to say that his was the most important of all the brothers' duties, yet to protect one from the darkness, one must constantly expose himself to that very darkness. In defending our people from Darkness, Giratina’s heart was slowly corrupted by that very Darkness. He began to be despised and feared by our ancestors, who foolishly and in ignorance could not see the sacred duty and noble sacrifice that once worthy dragon made. Soon, the Darkness began to whisper to Giratina, bringing forth his hidden jealousy and slowly turn it into rage. The two pillars, Dialga and Palkia, began to see this change within their brother and grew concerned for him, but even they were not immune to the intoxication of the limelight; their worship turned their ears from him, and as Giratina fell, there was no one there to see him. And fall he did.

The day began as simple as any other: the sun rose, the grass grew, and Pokémon rose from their tired slumber. Suddenly, the sun became dark, and though the sky was clear, the stars refused to shine. Giratina arose from the shadows, the very Darkness he had sworn to protect us from now coursing through and granting him power. His once glorious form had become twisted and corrupt, and on his arrival, the world itself began to shudder. Forests withered, plains became deserts, oceans slowly started to dry, and the Pokémon… The Pokémon were the worst of victims. Those who came near Giratina were soon corrupted by his great power, abandoning their morals and joining with him as a growing army of darkness. Friends turned against each other as brother struck down brother. The world itself was being transformed into a world of utter darkness, and all who rose against Giratina were quickly struck down… or worse.

At last, the two pillars could no longer turn a blind eye. Their worship and limelight had died out long ago, giving way to fear and some contempt; after all, how could the two great pillars allow such a horror to happen? Unable to believe what had happened, the two of them raced down to stop their former brother. United, they were able to halt his dark advances. Finally, the dark one himself came to bring them down. They were no match for him, and they knew it. But, with their combined might, they were able to reunite the now-shattered lands into one mighty army, one that could even challenge the dark forces that now threatened the world. The war that followed was short, but terrible. Why, even today the land is scarred by the markings of battle that ensued in that era. However, at the end of this war, the blight Giratina did finally show himself against his former brothers. They did not seek to hold council with him; perhaps they believed him to already be lost. On his own part, Giratina gave them no signs of guilt or repentance; he had embraced his new dark identity, and he had no interest in releasing himself from it. Without a word, the three of them attacked, and without a word, the battle soon was over. Yet, the effects from that battle can be felt to this day, and likely will be felt for many more days onward. Giratina was defeated that day, but even the might of the two great pillars could not truly bring him down.

You see, Giratina had been stronger than the two of them even before he had acquired his new dark power. Now, he was nearly unstoppable. Only together could Dialga and Palkia stand any chance against him, but even together, they knew they could not defeat him. So, they did not try to defeat him, but instead held him off while using their great power to form a new and terrible realm for him: a realm we call the Reverse World. It is a world of no laws like our own: up may soon be down, and left may soon be forward. In this confusing maze, the dragons formed their brother’s prison, taking a moment’s advantage to thrust him into the darkness he was now so fond of. Sealing the door behind him, they thought that, at long last, their bloody war was over.

Alas, this was not meant to be, for Darkness will always exist so long as Light is shining. With Giratina’s final act, the brothers had been torn apart, seeing only an enemy where once an ally had stood. As soon as Darkness was sealed in the Reverse World, each of them turned to look upon the other with newfound rage that crept into their hearts; Giratina’s fell influence had taken its root inside the two of them. Now the two of them sought to destroy each other, and it was only by the heartfelt pleas of the Pokémon down below them that the two agreed to separate and leave the world to recover. Dialga used his Roar of Time to bring the world back as best he could. While most of the world was recovered, there are places still today where no life is able to grow. Palkia, for his part, used his Spatial Rend to repair the sundered world back into a conceivable whole, yet even here the scars of Darkness prevented his full action. Satisfied that their work was at best, the two departed to their own lands away from each other: Dialga standing at the Apex of Time, and Palkia hidden within the Edge of Space. The three great spirits – Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf – had been unable to act in the constant fear of darkness, but now used what powers they possessed to turn the dark forces back to their original selves. Once again, though those that remembered knew it as a hard-won time, peace could reign again for the time it was allotted. But all remain ever alert for the coming return of Darkness, for even today, there are those who still followed the blackened laws of Giratina the Dark One.

--Professor Camerupt, 1686, Exploring Ancestry

Name: Alakazam

Nickname (if applicable): Guildmaster

Gender: Male

Appearance: Regular and Mega

Moves: Psychic, Future Sight, Calm Mind, Reflect

Personality: Alakazam is a very... odd sort of Guildmaster. Although he is undoubtedly brilliant, he can also be a bit absent-minded, often forgetting things he really ought to remember, like locking the door when he leaves, or where his Guild Headquarters is. He especially enjoys history, which is why he became an explorer. Alakazam is kind to strangers and even kinder to his friends, but he has no shortage of wrath for those who earn it. He likes to have deep discussions with others and enjoys telling stories. Although he is very old, Alakazam's love of exploration has never faltered, and to this day he loves nothing more than exploring some deep, unknown ruins and making amazing discoveries. Explorers beware: if you get him started talking about adventure, chances are he won't stop for hours.

Brief History: Alakazam joined an Explorer's Guild when he was just an Abra. His best friend, Elekid, had been talking about it for days, and the two of them finally decided to join. They had a great many adventures together, and both grew stronger as time went on, eventually becoming Kadabra and Electabuzz. As time went on, their friendship grew stronger, as did their curiosity about the world around them. Their Guildmaster, a Machamp, warned them against going too far, as there were many things in the world that were too dangerous for them. Ignoring their master's caution, the two elected to set off on a private expedition of a place known only as "The Apex". Rumors abounded of this mysterious place. A treasure beyond imagination supposedly awaited anyone strong enough to reach the end of this mysterious place. Naturally, the pair couldn't keep away. So, they set off for The Apex.

It wasn't long after they arrived that they were already in over their heads. The area was filled with traps, puzzles, and all kinds of dangerous deterrents designed to keep Pokemon out. Still, at the time, the two of them were young and headstrong, and they pressed on regardless. Eventually, they arrived at a long bridge that spanned what appeared to be a bottomless chasm. As they began crossing, tired and beleaguered after the troubles behind them, they finally saw what appeared to be the end of the dungeon. Hope giving them newfound strength, they rushed ahead... only to foolishly walk right into another trap. The bridge collapsed on both sides, and it was all Kadabra could do to catch the piece they were standing on with his telekinetic powers before it too fell into the chasm. But it was just too heavy; he couldn't hold it for long, and they were still so far away from either side. Suddenly, he felt hands grab him. Electabuzz used Seismic Toss to hurl his best friend all the way to where the bridge had started. Kadabra landed hard, but he was alive. He turned quickly to try to grab Electabuzz, but it was too late. His best friend had fallen, and they would never meet again. Kadabra sat heartbroken, unable to move until he heard someone coming up behind him. He turned to find Machamp, who had gotten wind of the pair's plans and followed as fast as he could. He helped Kadabra out of the dungeon, knowing that no words or threats of discipline could ever teach the lesson that Kadabra had learned that day. They went home in silence, and Kadabra mourned for many days after.

Eventually, several years after Kadabra became Alakazam, Machamp took him back to The Apex, explaining that its true purpose was a test for any who felt themselves worthy enough of Mega Evolution, the legendary power that only a few in history had ever been able to obtain, including Machamp himself. Working together, they overcame the various traps and difficulties, and finally made it to the end, where Alakazam was able to acquire a Mega Evolution for himself. Before leaving, Alakazam used his new power to write an inscription in the wall: "In memory of all who must entrust their dreams to another, and in honor of those who live them." After a few more years, Alakazam said goodbye to Machamp and sailed far away. He remembered a small town he had once visited with Electabuzz, and the pair had thought it would be a good idea to one day form a Guild there. Alakazam still felt that way, and eventually, the Alakazam Explorer's Guild was formed.

Now, Alakazam spends his days as more of an advisor than an active explorer, though he still occasionally does get the urge to explore a place on his own. He has also taken note of the strange happenings in the world today, and when he is not running the guild, he sneaks off into the night to investigate these strange things.

Character Quirk: May sometimes fall asleep in the middle of conversation.

Guild Membership: Yes