Atlas-- once a beautiful region that relished in years of peace --is now engulfed in war. The five quarreling nations that make up the continent have been locked in battle for decades upon decades. Betrayal and corruption is a common occurrence within each country's borders. There is no escape from the doubt and worry that plague the land.

Yet the people of the five nations of Atlas--



--do not pity each other. They continue to blame each other for their follies, adding fuel to the already blazing fire. They fight in the name of their gods, deeming each other heretics that must be converted. There is no end to the violence and mayhem in sight...

And yet it only gets worse. Something evil stirs in the shadows, making wild herds and packs of Pokemon run rampant through the land. Cases of once peaceful creatures trampling village people in stampedes are common. Disappearances of children from cribs and beds even more so. No one really knows what is causing the Pokemon to go on killing sprees that involves both their own kind and humans... but all five nations of Atlas are blaming one another.

The emperor of Phoenicis has decided it is high time for the countries to finally work together and see what is causing such mayhem. He has sent messengers all over Atlas, telling them to spread word of a campaign he is holding within his very nation's capital. The campaign is asking for volunteers-- mostly soldiers --of each country to gather together and search for the cause of the needless violence to bring an end to it once and for all. They will set out on a journey throughout the whole land, braving thirst, hunger, disease, death... amongst other things.

They might not return.



You shall play as volunteers, most of which are soldiers from each nation, roaming around Atlas in search for the cause of the wild Pokemon's sudden violence. Even though most of you are enemies, you must work together to survive. You must trust the people surrounding you to keep one another safe and remain sane enough to function.

Though this may not go according to plan. One of the volunteers may be after another's neck, stopping at nothing until the one they want dead lies in a pool of blood at their feet. Another may be selfish enough to not care that others cannot continue on. The volunteers must withstand both natural and unnatural forces in order to make it back home... though many may not come back.





Aurios is located to the extreme north of Atlas. It is deadlocked in winter for most of the year and blizzards constantly pummel the stark mountains that line the nation. Lakes and small woods dot the country here and there, and a rather large mountain range runs from its southern parts to Leonias. Temperatures can drop to -4ºf during its long winters.

The people of Aurios worship Suicune as a deity. To them, Suicune is supposed to bring the winter and precipitation. Their god is one of elegance and grace, and those who move fluidly and with ease are said to be blessed by it. There is a festival held in Aurios every winter to praise Suicune for ending fall and bringing the land one step closer to summer.



Just south of Aurios lies Argent. A large mass of woods run all the way to the shoreline where one can find shrines. Large, white cliffs look over the shores and beautiful ocean. Temperatures are mild in this country; it fluctuates from 41ºf to 62ºf in summer time. The weather can vary from clear skies to flood-causing storms.

Argentians worship Lugia, which is said to bring seasonal rains and control the moon. Since rain is important for crops and a source of water, it is treated with utmost respect. It is also considered a god of the valiant and those with pure souls.

Many people from Xiurong have fled from the ravaged continent to escape death and destruction. The immigrants mostly populate the rural parts of Argent, while "trueblood" Argentians have settled the urban areas.



The western parts of this nation cuts in between Argent and Phoenicis. Its land is mostly mountainous terrains and valleys. A dormant volcano lies to its south. Temperatures can range from slightly chilly to temperate; the usual would be around 50°f. Clear or cloudy skies are the norm here.

Entei is the Leonians' god, and it is said to bring the summer time weather. People also state that it causes forest fires and droughts, making it seem like a vengeful god. Even though this is the case, the inhabitants of Leonias are fond of Entei, deeming that it brings an end to things that have dragged on for too long and thus restores balance.



Located to the south of Argent, Phoenicis is certainly warmer than the northern countries. This nation's forests explode in color during summer all the way to mid-winter. Shrines can be found atop small hills. Temperatures tend to be warmer in this kingdom, with 60°f being the norm. Clear skies tend to be seen, with winters being the rainiest. Summers tend to be rather hot.

The people of Phoenicis worship Ho-Oh as their deity; to them, Ho-Oh is both the end and the beginning-- a God of reincarnation and redemption. Like Leonias, Phoenicis worships their God as one that brings the summertime. It is also known for blessing the golden-hearted and the brave.



The forests end and the plains and fields begin once you set foot in the largest country of Atlas. Grassy meadows and plateaus are a regular sight. Winds are to be expected here, causing the temperatures to vary from 68°f to 59°f. Rainy weather is common.

To the very southern regions of Fulmion, however, lies tropical land. Here, deserts can be encountered, along with coasts with white sands and crystalline seas.

Raikou is worshiped here as the god of thunderstorms and lightning. This deity is said to be fond of those with fierce personalities. Fulmi people believe Raikou brings luck to whoever sees it.





A once bustling, feudal continent, Xiurong has been reduced to a wasteland due to the wrath of a destructive beast. It is located to the east of Atlas across the Ebony Sea. Not many people dare to visit the land as it is stated to be cursed and overrun by demons and dangerous creatures of all types.



Naranai was considered to be the largest and wealthiest country. It was once known for its craftsmanship. Now, most of this "territory" is covered in ruins. Ivory statues of a feathered Dragon-type can be seen scattered here and there. Fields and hills make up much of the once largely populated country. It was to the eastern-most part of the country.



Naranai's rival nation at one point, the people of Sinjin banded underneath a banner with a red-eyed dragon that was said to be the equivalent of Raikou in regards to its affinity to thunder and lightning. Many skilled smiths used to come here to live and work. It was never low in materials to make weapons as its land is covered in rocky cliffs rich in a variety of ores. It was to the western-most part of the country, which is closest to Atlas.



Not much was known about the Nakashimamoto people except for the fact that they did not worship a god. The Nakashima, or so the people were called, preferred to believe that the world was guided and ruled by invisible forces most likely known as "magic". Some say that they were able to communicate with Pokemon and each Nakashima only owned one of the beasts. It is said that their bonds' strengths could rival those of the gods' combined. The nation used to make up a cluster of warmer islands to the south of Sinjin and Naranai.

It is assumed that all Nakashima are dead and thus their legacy of communicating and bonding with Pokemon the way they once had has ended.



- People are allowed to have at most three Pokemon each. There may be people without Pokemon. A person with one Pokemon is considered to know the basic principal of Pokemon. A person with two can handle them quite well. A person with three are considered adept at handling Pokemon.

- Pokeballs are not invented yet and thus one must tame or form bonds with Pokemon if one wants to keep them.

- You may have fully evolved Pokemon.

- You may not have legendary Pokemon. They are usually reserved to royalty (which are NPCs).

- There can and will be Pokemon variations. This means that Pokemon may be skinnier, have longer wings, have longer necks, longer fur, differently colored eyes, etc. Do not make extreme changes, however.

- There can and will be Pokemon interactions. They will be able to speak with and form relationships with one another.

- Mega evolution has not been discovered and thus is not allowed.

- There are certain types of Pokemon that are not allowed. Be reminded that this is medieval/feudal fantasy and man-made Pokemon are non-existent. This includes Porygon, Muk, etc.

- Shiny Pokemon are extremely rare. Keep this in mind when picking your Pokemon.



Each type of Pokemon is considered and treated differently than others due to myth, rumor, superstition, and legend. Your Pokemon do not have to be like this. Consider them as stereotypes~

- Normal-types are considered pets or benevolent creatures that mean no harm.

- Fire-types are thought of as passionate, brave, and hard to train Pokemon. One who has a Fire-type on their team is thought of as patient and able to withstand strong personalities. Wild Fire-types are said to bring times of war.

- Water-types are usually trusted by humans as they are thought of as "pure" beings. They are treated with respect.

- Grass-types are considered healers and harbingers of warmer weather. If there are no Grass Pokemon around an area, it can easily be thought of as cursed or poisoned by darkness.

- Electric-types are said to be partners of cheery and energetic people. Many say they are loyal companions.

- Ice-types are considered mysterious, but not exactly dangerous. Still, it's better to keep your distance. Ice-types are said to bring winter.

- Fighting-types are thought as extremely loyal companions that form unbreakable bonds with their partners.

- Poison-types are thought of as disgusting creatures that corrupt everything they touch. Many are said to bring death and disease.

- Ground-types are said to be reliable and strong. Some may be a little dry when it comes to personality, though, or so they say.

- Flying-types are considered as free-spirited beings that know no bounds. A person who has a Flying-type are said to have a similar personality to their winged Pokemon.

- Psychic-types confuse many people. To keep it simple, humans have deemed them magical and mysterious.

- Bug-types are considered pests by many due to them eating crops. Many people don't like them.

- Rock-types are said to live a long time and are reliable and strong, much like Ground-types.

- Ghost-types are considered demons and thus are said to be deadly and filled with deceit. They are said to possess people.

- Dark-types are not easily trusted by humans. They are treated much like Ghost-types.

- Steel-types are treated as harbingers of war.

- Dragon-types are extremely respected and feared. Those who have Dragon-types as partners are deemed valiant and brave-hearted warriors.

- Fairy-types are considered to be mythical yet friendly Pokemon. However, many people are wary of their mischief.



- No godmodding, flaming, etc. You should know this by now.

- My word is law. I will give you a few chances if you break the rules, but if you persist I will ban you from the RP.

- Listen to the co-GM when I am not around.

- You may make as many characters as you'd like, but please keep them all active.

- Please be active and do not suddenly drop out without giving a reason.

- THIS WILL BE AN 18+ RP, but I do not mind people who are under eighteen to join if they think they can brave the themes inside.

- I will not guide the entire plot. Give input.

- Please have proper grammar and spelling.

- I expect you to participate in discussions and be friendly to one another.

- If you have any questions, just ask!

- Be realistic; this is an anime-styled RP and all, but a person cannot be a one man army and fell a giant force on his lonesome.

- If you want to do something major, please talk to me about it first.

- Use anime pictures for appearances.

- You may format your sheet. However, please post one sheet at a time.

- To prove that you have read the rules, put your character's catchphrase and/or theme song in your form.

- Fill out all parts of the form.

- Have fun!



Username:

Name: (Only use first names.)

Age: (20+)

Gender:

Country of Origin:

Weapons: (Keep it realistic. Remember that every nation except for Argent and Phoenicis are based on western civilization and they are based on feudal civilization.)

Pokemon: (Three maximum. You may include species, nickname, gender, moveset, short personality, and anything that is different than the rest of their species.)

Appearance: (You may use a picture and elaborate more in text, but please insert some sort of image.)

Personality: (No Mary-Sues/Gary-Stus.)

Short Biography: (Don't post a book. Keep it around two paragraphs.)

Other:

@McHaggis
@ImpLaughs
@c3p-0h
@Illusion
@Bigg Slamm
@Ananfal
@Deft
@Rae Zer

:)

hey, this looks great! ^.^

i have a question about pokemon movesets though. are we limited to four like in the games? are tm moves available, or only egg/level up moves?

You are limited to four. But it's fine if we use REALISTIC tm moves.

Since I'm starting from scratch I'm a little behind, I'll do the rest tomorrow. Everything here is subject to change.

The first two country explanations are the same xD @TwilightDragon

... seriously? Lemme fix that.

ok it's fixed.

@Deft I'd appreciate an anime styled picture please. And you forgot the password/phrase.

@Deft ah geeze, we think alike… female archer with an arcanine as a main pokemon. time to do some rewriting >.<

I'm planning to use a female with Arcanine.

lol well now i definitely can't do it

Username: Bigg Slamm

Name: Malachi

Age: 27

Gender: Male

Country of Origin: Argent

Weapons: A daisho consisting of a 30in bladed katana and a 24in bladed wakazashi. Is proficient with a spear and a bow, but does not carry either on his person. Considers his body a deadly weapon from his training in various hand to hand martial arts.

Pokemon:

Moves: Megahorn-Razor Shell-Swords Dance-Hydro Cannon
Gender: Male
Name: Solomon
Other: Solomon:s color pattern is switched. The darker blues are where
the lighter blues are and vice versa. His facial hair isn't completely white
as he isn't that old yet it's more grey.


Moves: Metal Wing-Autotomize-Sky Attack-Rock Slide
Gender: Female
Name: Cleo
Other: Cleo is blind in her left eye, she has a twin crown one in front of the
other, and her tail feather is longer than most skarmory. Her talons are the
same shade of red as her wing feathers.

Appearance:


Height: 6ft 4in
Weight: 180lbs
Hair: Dark Brown
Eyes: Dark Green
Other: Malachi has an additional robe. It is pure white except for the cherry
tree in full bloom embroidered on the back. It is a family heirloom passed
down from father to son for the past 4 generations.

Personality: Malachi is every bit of an enigma as could be. One moment he is carefree and laughing to the simplest of jokes, and the next he is as serious as a heart attack. Flip a coin and you'll never come up with the same outcome more than twice with Malachi. He takes his polarity to heart. Whether he is laid back and taking it slow or is devoted and head forward you better keep up or shut up. Even on the battlefield Malachi is unpredictible. He can be smartmouthed and cocky or cold blooded and domineering. One last thing. Never insult his pokemon.

šhort Biography: Malachi was born the youngest of four. Unfortunately his brother and sisters were taken by the evil before he was the age of eighteen. His brother, the eldest, was a soldier in the Argentian army and was murdered by a gang of bandits his squad was sent to arrest. His sisters, twins, were killed by a rabid pack of mightyena while out gathering herbs and berries for their mother. Malachi's mother is a midwife and his father is one of the royal blacksmiths. With that Malachi had an in to join the army alongside his motive to honor his brother. His mother was against him joining, but his father convinced her that once Malachi made up his mind there was no changing it. So with a heavy heart she conceited and wished him good luck and blessings from Lugia.

Before he left his father presented him with three gifts. The family heirloom robe, an egg, and two swords. The last two from his father's skarmory. The swords were forged from the molted feathers of the skarmory and specially made for the day he knew his son would inevitably join the army. So with gifts in hand and his trusty childhood friend Solomon, a dewott at the time, made way for the capital. Over the next several years Malachi, Solomon, and Cleo grew and trained. Many battles and many scars later Malachi and company made it to the rank of captain. The same rank his brother held and he too was head of military police. When the Emporor of Pheonicis made the call for volunteers to rid the land of the darkness Malachi jumped right in for the name of his family.

Other: "They say when the almighty Lugia flaps it's wings it brings a monsoon. I wander what happens if it's angry?"

@Deft wait wait no we're cool i already have another character concept i really like D= you can keep the archer arcanine lady

He's back!

Username: Chexmix

Name: Gentry

Age: 26

Gender: Male

Country of Origin: Leonias

Weapons:

-A simple Longbow with a quiver of steel arrows
-A two-handed steel greatsword strapped to his back

Pokemon:

Salamence | Earthquake - Fire Blast - Hydro Pump - Draco Meteor
In the aftermath of the disaster at his family's farm, Gentry found a small, helpless Bagon left behind. It didn't have the same look in its eye as the other dragons did, though the sight of it filled Gentry with rage. Despite this, he couldn't find it in himself to kill the defenseless beast, and so he showed mercy. The Bagon clung to Gentry to his annoyance, but eventually the two formed an unbreakable bond. Now fully evolved and no longer the same defenseless baby, Salamence is fierce and strong, much like his master. Salamence is the leader of the pokemon pack and Gentry's strongest, as well as best friend. Some would say Salamence has a better sense of humor than Gentry. Despite her small size as a Bagon, she is quite large for her species.

Scizor | Bullet Punch - Roost - Aerial Ace - X-Scissor
Scizor was Gentry's second Pokemon to befriend. Well into his warrior training, Gentry stumbled upon a scyther in the forest one afternoon. At the sight of Gentry's red scarf, the wild scyther charged, and Gentry elected to take him on with his own sword. The battle went long into the evening; scyther was much faster but Gentry much more controlled. When the scyther was finally defeated, Gentry again showed mercy, and the scyther joined the group out of respect and thanks. Scizor is now ready to step in for any battle in Gentry's defense or by his side. Scizor is now Gentry's sparring partner as well.

Absol | Sucker Punch - Thunder Wave - Aerial Ace - Thunderbolt
Absol was the final member to join the party. Travelling through a village, Gentry was told of a pokemon which brought terror to the land. The rumor was, whenever the pokemon was seen, an earthquake or tsunami was sure to follow. When Gentry tracked down the beast that was haunting the land, he found Absol and defeated her in battle. The wounds Absol suffered immobilized her, but no earthquakes were felt. When a nearby horde of Dugtrio attacked, Gentry determined they were the real cause of the earthquake and nursed the Absol back to health. She is the kindest and most affectionate of Gentry's pokemon, though Absol is still misunderstood as a bad omen by most people.

Appearance:

A tall, strong man. He has various scars from previous battles, and a large burn mark on his back. In battle, he wears a scaled leather armor.

Personality: Gentry is a business-only type warrior. Strong and silent, the best term used to describe him would be "Battle-hardened." He doesn't have much of a sense of humor, isn't much for making friends (other than his pokemon), and really isn't a pleasure to be around. His reputation in battle have made him a bit arrogant, but not boastful. He has little patience for the "weak" around him. In battle he is intense, ruthless, and justified.

Despite these faults, Gentry is EXTREMELY loyal. His devotion for his country and its ideals of righteous justice and balance is limitless, and is the driving force behind his years of training. Though he is stern, when on the right side of the justice he is seeking, you will never have a more faithful friend.

Short Biography: Gentry was the son of a poor herdsman. Living on the farm they were quite isolated from the rest of Leonias, so Gentry didn't meet many people other than those who worked handling the livestock. Despite this, Gentry was happy then. At the age of 12, the farm was attacked by a large herd of Dragon pokemon. When help finally arrived it was too late. His family was slaughtered and his home destroyed.

Gentry was taken in by an older couple who lived two farms over. The man who took him in was a retired warrior, the old woman very kind but too old for children of her own. He learned from his new father how to fight, and was driven by vengeance. As soon as he was old enough Gentry left to become a warrior, and quickly rose through the ranks. Stories spread through Leonias of the young warrior who soon became somewhat of a legend. When the King of Phoenicis sent his summons, Gentry saw it as an opportunity to spread justice throughout the world and gladly joined in.

Other:

"Apologies mean nothing. Pick yourself up and make sure it doesn't happen again, if you truly want someone's forgiveness."

USERNAME: ImpLaughs

NAME: Jack

AGE: 24

GENDER: M

COUNTRY: Aurios

WEAPONS:




POKEMON:

1. CHIMCHAR - "Vulcan"
MOVES

Flamethrower: The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Acrobatics: The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage.
Firespin: The target becomes trapped within a fierce vortex of fire that rages for four to five turns.
Helping Hand (tutored): The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.


GENDER - Male
PERSONALITY - Very tough to control, very jovial but when Jack is in danger he gets protective and serious...sometimes. The two (Jack and Chimchar) clash often. Given to Jack from recently deceased older brother.
OTHER - Hairstyle is a Mohawk. Living in Aurios, it's tail is usually extinguished unless hunting or using for warmth. It likes wearing earmuffs and scarves to stay warm.

2. SPEAROW - "Garuda"
MOVES

Aerial Ace: The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.
Pursuit: An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle.
Fury Attack: The target is jabbed repeatedly with a horn or beak two to five times in a row.
Leer: The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.


GENDER - Female
PERSONALITY - Been with Jack since they were young, she is overly protective and very 'motherly' as a result. Rarely comedic, unless it involves Vulcan getting punished in some way (battle, tripped, water dumped on, etc.). Loves hunting.
OTHER - Wears a small ice blue scarf, left side of body covered in scratches from protecting Jack when he was younger.

APPEARANCE: Jack has medium length black hair (like in the picture but not blonde), he usually wears a white cloak with ice blue on the edges (basically flip the colors in the picture), is generally clean shaven, stands at 6'1'', slender, toned build, and his left shoulder to bicep has scratch marks on it.



PERSONALITY: Very calm and patient, he is keen to watching from the distance at first before approaching. He places honesty above most traits and values loyalty greatly. He prefers to do things alone with his Pokemon but that's how he's usually survived so he is inexperienced in teamwork. Well mannered, prefers to talk things out calmly before resorting to violence. His fatal flaw is loyalty. He would rather slit someone's throat in their sleep than fight fair. Jack longs for peace between the nations but fears it is impossible. Respects authority and is always willing to help those in need. However he can be very carefree and even joking like Vulcan at times of relaxation. He loves to play music, hunt, eat, and cook.

BIOGRAPHY: Jack grew up in Aurios in a small village, his father worked chopping wood from the forests and his older brother, Sam, was becoming an apprentice with the blacksmith. Jack's mother died giving birth to him during the coldest winter they'd ever seen, they had to stay indoors for five days straight when he was born to avoid the cold and snow. Jack's father, Clint, passed away of old age when Jack was nine years of age. Clint had been as good a father as any, he had a drinking problem but never mistreated his sons. When Jack's father died, Sam had started working at the smith and was able to provide for him and his little brother. Jack took to exploring the forests, where out of boredom he learned to hunt over the course of three years. During his second year of hunting, Jack met a Spearow. The Spearow had it's nest destroyed and eggs stolen by a Sneasel. She attacked Jack upon first meeting but the Sneasel was still in the area, it began 'laughing' and the two decided to hunt it (Jack out of boredom and pity for the Spearow and the Spearow out of revenge). The Sneasel was quick and silent, it pounced on Jack and delivered several scratches before the Spearow got in the way and took the brunt of it's attacks. After the Sneasel was killed, Jack and the Spearow were inseparable; they began hunting together and forging a strong bond, Jack took to calling her Garuda.

Eventually Sam, now an expert smith, had been called to the larger city nearby to help supply the military. Jack, now a young man at age nineteen, bid his dear brother farewell as he took to hunting and selling whatever he could back home. The two stayed in contact over four years before all contact ceased. Sam had been killed during an attack by one of the other nations, no one knew who, in an attempt to cease Aurios' supply of armor and weapons. Jack and Garuda visited the city to pay their respects at Sam's funeral, where they discovered Sam's Chimchar. Chimchar was apparently a gift from one of the blacksmiths in the city to Sam, Jack was told the two were close like they had been birthed together. Though Vulcan, Sam's nickname for the Chimchar, had a bond with Sam he stayed with Jack upon his return to the small village. Vulcan accompanied Garuda and Jack on their hunts, taking a liking to it, but enjoyed 'bickering' with Jack...always in some sort of fight. Word spread to that small village that volunteers were being sought after for a mission, people from all nations apparently going to solve a problem with Pokemon. Jack, not having much left in the village and craving revenge for the nation that killed his brother, left with Garuda and Vulcan to volunteer.

OTHER: Theme Song - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VP9I8ZUwKpc. Would it be okay if Vulcan could coat the tips of my arrows in fire with his tail when needed? Didn't add it to the core sheet as I didn't know if this would be alright.

I have a little question, how long ago (from the time we start the rp) were the other regions destroyed?

Username: Illusion

Name: Mana

Age: 20

Gender: Female

Country of Origin: Phoenicis

Weapons: None

Pokemon: None! (As of yet, perhaps a Gastly upon beginning the story?)



Personality: Kind and caring, but also weak and a coward. She puts on a strong front to hide her sense and fear of danger, but she also holds a genuine love for adventure. Mana always prioritizes others before her, even if they don't share the same nationality. She believes that the Phoenicis emperor has the right idea to try and collaborate with the other nations.

Another thing is that she's awfully short (and underdeveloped xD) for her age, and has become the teasing target for friends, family, and even the soldiers that she treats. Underneath all her apparent kindness is some fierceness (which is even more so teased upon).

Short Biography: The elderly and those who have passed in Mana's family moved into Phoenicis in refuge. They originally inhabited a small village of a hundred individuals or so on the outskirts, it was a connected group. Mana only spent a few years there growing up, observing her grandfather work to treat the wounded. One sorrowful day, the Pokemon that once lived alongside the people attacked the village. After the destruction of their previous home, Mana was taken with her grandparents deeper into Phoenicis where it was said to be safer.

She spent the next fifteen years or so learning from both of her grandparents and becoming fairly skilled in medicinal herbs as well as treating patients. Once she became older, she began treating soldiers in battle on the outskirts of Phoenicis once again. Although Mana has witnessed and experienced battle, she's never inched less than ten feet of a distance toward any Pokemon, ever.

Other: "Salute the Sun!"

@c3p-0h Don't worry about it my friend. I have other ideas anyhow.