Two years after the events of Super Mystery Dungeon. All seemed calm, strife nearly non-existent, or so everyone thought. That said, it's been a well-known fact that the hostile Pokémon residing inside the world's various dungeons have become organized and dangerous; some even venturing to peaceful settlements and attacking. The world's guild leaders brushed it off initially as an attack by the Thieves Guild, or another unknown criminal organization. However, their modus operandi was notably different; they attack without a set purpose.
Cogs are beginning to turn, and the fate of the world rests once again in the hands of a human and their companions; one partner alone will not suffice.
Our story starts in what used to be a closed off settlement; Folio Town. A giant tree is situated atop a desert oasis, with a town built into its branches. A sandstorm conjured by an ancient Tyranitar used to shroud the tree from harm, however it has since subsided. With Folio Town now accessible to the pubic, travelers from far and wide are gathering at the towering tree.
Current Areas
Folio Town
Folio is a large town situated on a gigantic tree. Located to the north of the Sand Continent, Folio Town sits atop a desert oasis.
Normally enveloping the tree is a sandstorm, which serves to protect the town from harm. However, the sandstorm has recently subsided.
The path through the tree is known as Folio's Trunk, and is a sprawling Mystery Dungeon. The dungeon is split in two. An easier path which leads to the town, and a difficult one which explores the massive caverns created by the tree's root system.
Town Locations
The plaza is the liveliest part of Folio Town. Glyph's Guild, along with the town's inn are located here. Additionally, you can find other town staples here. Café Connection, a Deposit Box, Hawlucha's Slam School, Rockin' Lock, Kecleon Shop, as well as Glorious Gold are found about the plaza.
The Observatory is a small platform built over a protruding branch of the giant tree.
This structure pumps water from the oasis beneath to the town.
The Windmill uses the sandstorm's power to draw water all the way up to the treetop.
On a thick platform-like branch resides most of the town's population. It's near the entrance to the Folio's Trunk dungeon.
A mysterious location guarded by several Grovyle. The town's prophet resides within.
Notes
I do have a human lined up for this RP, however there are many different factions and a lot for everyone to do. Characters are limited to first and middle stage Pokémon only. Interest? :O
This is just what I have copy pasted from what's going to be the real thread:
Character Creation
Characters are limited to first and middle stage Pokémon only (unless you are a chosen storyteller). For example, Charmander and Charmeleon are acceptable, but Charizard is not. Additionally, an Eevee is acceptable, but its evolutions are not. As is Riolu, but not Lucario, and so forth. We've also reached our human limit, so for now, no more transformed humans.
Your character can be good, evil, or anywhere in-between. If you wish for your character to be on the villainous-side of the spectrum, please send me a message.
Please thoroughly fill out each relevant section. If you are afraid of other players using your backstory to meta-game, you are more than welcome to send me a private message with the information. Once your character sheet has been accepted by me, you may post it to the characters tab and begin posting. You may add additional information to your skeleton as you deem necessary.
You are encouraged to select a font color for your character's dialogue. That said, the color must contrast well will the site's dark background, in a way that it is easily able to be read. There are many acceptable colors. If you need assistance, you need only ask.
Name: Gender: Pokémon: Ability: Moveset:Limit to Four Moves
Personality: Backstory:
Team:Optional Guild Affiliation:Optional
As far as rules go, I don't have that many aside from post to the best of your ability (as long as your ability is easily comprehensible), and don't godmode/power-play/meta-game, things of that nature. I'll have a solid rule list up for the thread. I already have the thread mostly made, just waiting on interest. I didn't really want to flood the interest check with all of that stuff, but what can you do.
I have a lot of plot ideas, and they're loose enough that a player's actions will have a real, actual impact on the story's development. I'm allergic to rail-roading, and I try my best to avoid it at all costs, while still maintaining a meaningful story. So, take that as you will.
Oh... also, I want to note there are (at least) three distinct villainous-ish groups. If your character falls on the grey/black spectrum, I will do whatever I can to accommodate, and give them some purpose.
@Light Lord and I have already hammered out the opening post. Well, I still need to write up some things on a few NPCs to give more openings, but if you want a taste of what's to come...
[Folio Trunk - Secret Room]
On the floor of a cavern, a lone blue reptile lay on it’s back. Tongue hanging out of the side of it’s mouth with eyes shut and breathing slow. The strangely colored Totodile was unconscious, but not for long. The lids of the creatures eyes twitched, and soon fluttered open to gaze upon the ceiling.
Huh?....What happened…..? Where am I?
Immediately assaulting the Totodile's senses was the scent of fresh water, likely coming from a spring, somewhere. To the Pokémon's side was a pool fed from a few small waterfalls trickling from the ceiling of what appeared to be a cave of some sort. Certainly an odd cave, as it had a surprising amount of foliage. Moss flourished on both the cavern's floor and walls, while small trees, plants and a few flowers could be seen scattered about the dimly lit chamber.
The Pokémon sat up, tongue retreating back into its jaws as it’s head scanned the environment slowly.
....I’m really drawing a blank. I don’t recognize this place….? Or do I?.....I-I….I can’t think of…..I can’t think of anything. My head really hurts too…..Did I smack it off a rock or something?....Ok, start with the basics. My name is…….
A frown defaced the young Water-type’s maw. I don’t know who I am! What’s going on!? Tilting his head downward to view his little blue toes and claws, they all wiggled a bit. The frown on the crocodile growing deeper. ....I don’t know WHAT I am either….I think I’m a…..Uh…..To...Toto...Dile? Totodile. That’s it. That seems right.
The amnesic lizard put it’s hands down onto the earth in front of him, and pushed itself into an odd standing position. The Pokémon waving it’s stubby arms around wildly as it wobbled a bit. Eye’s spinning from the sudden headrush. Whoa….T-This doesn’t feel right….Ugh…
The Totodile grabbed at it’s head, and tried to navigate away from the spring to no avail. The Water-type found itself stumbling towards the small body of water and driving his snout right into it with a loud splash. The reptile pulled it’s face from the water to cough and sputter, blowing the water out of it’s nostrils. Ugh….Well, at least I feel a bit more awake. That actually was pretty nice…. It would think to itself as deep brown eyes stared at the reflection on the pond's surface. The Totodile blinked at itself. ....So that’s what my face looks like huh?.....It feels…Off…….I’m probably just crazy. It’s my face after all…
An odd vworping noise echoed from behind him as a figure materialized. It was then the Big Jaw Pokémon heard a sultry, silvery voice, "You must be Devon."
The voice made the Totodile turn it’s head to look behind its shoulder, and raise a brow to the owner of the voice. "Uh….Am I? I kinda don’t remember…." Hearing it's own clearly male, raspy voice, the Big Jaw Pokémon paused for another few seconds in confusion before turning his back to the shore of the pond and sitting on his butt. Staring at his visitor and nodding slowly. "Devon….I think that might be me, yeah. That sounds right. And who are you?"
Stepping out from the shadows, the figure revealed itself. A short black dress hung around the newcomer's frame, with wing-like protrusions coming from her back. Though differing in both appearance and color, Devon would identify the young woman as a Gardevoir.
"You don't remember? How sad..." Rolling her eyes, she let out a slightly irritated sigh as she placed her hands on her hips. "Introductions will not do us much good, however I am Lady Lilith." Lifting a delicate hand to her cheek, Lilith scanned over the Totodile with a tinge of remorse evident upon her features. "You know, in another place... another time, we could have been friends."
Continuing to stare at the odd looking Gardevoir, Devon tilted his head. "Huh? What do you mean by that?"
Placing a palm to her forehead for a moment, she then brushed it off. "...Of course, you've just arrived here, haven't you? You simply do not know, and that is of course no one's fault. Devon..." A flash of pink shimmered in the darkness as the Gardevoir's gaze met Devon's. "I cannot allow you to live."
The threat nearly made Devon fall back into the pond. Thankfully, he was caught by his stubby tail as he yelled and brought up his claws in front of his face. "WHOA HOLD ON! WHAT DID I DO!? WHATEVER IT IS I CAN'T REMEMBER! I'M SORRY!"
With those sinister words, Lilith's form began to glow a green briefly before light-green leaves began to fire towards Devon. [LILITH used MAGICAL LEAF!]
A turquoise force field appeared before Devon. [??? used PROTECT]
The Totodile still had his arms up, cowering in fear. Waiting for the impact of that super-effective move that would no doubt kill him in only a few blows. It took about two more seconds of hiding before he would get brave. Sneaking a peak between his claws to look in front of him at the random force field. "Huh? A shield? Who did that?"
Lilith's expression faltered as the Protect was erected in front of Devon, her projectiles flying off harmlessly. "...Tch." Holding her arm out, the Gardevoir called out, "Show yourself!"
Padding through the Secret Room's entryway, a blue-ringed Umbreon came into view.
"Karaha, how dare you interfere with my plans."
With the Protect still shielding Devon, the Umbreon cocked his head. "...Do I know you?" After a moment of looking over the Gardevoir, the Umbreon picked up the pace to step in front of the Totodile. The Protect faded, and the Umbreon—Karaha—emitted a low growl. "We need to leave, now." Glancing at the brown satchel draped across his back, Karaha spoke, "There's an orb in there. Grab it."
Devon didn't waste any time heading the Umbreon's command. The Totodile quickly got to his feet, and practically tripped onto the Moonlight Pokémon as he shoved his grubby little hands into the bag and felt around. "Oh yeah we do! This girl is crazy! I swear I didn't do anything to her!"
"You cannot escape me."
Holding her arms into the air, Lilith began to gather energy. A pink orb coalesced between her hands before it was fired at the Umbreon. [LILITH used MOONBLAST!]
Devon's arm came back out of the bag, and in his grip was a small turquoise colored crystal ball. His head darted to the still attacking Psychic in front of them and gasped. "Oh crap! Move!" The reptile reeled back, and tackled the Dark-type with his full weight in an attempt to get them both out of the blasts impact range.
As Devon attempted to move the pair out of harm's way, the orb began to emit a brilliant white light, which enveloped them. [DEVON used an ESCAPE ORB]
[Folio Town - Town Plaza]
Faceplanting into bark, the Umbreon was successfully moved.
"Excellent... work." A few pained grunts escaped Karaha's maw as he picked himself up from under the Totodile. Shaking himself off, he thoroughly examined Devon before speaking, "I have a very important question. That woman, do you know her?"
Devon rolled off of his stomach and onto his side, still holding his head as he looked up at the Umbreon. A sad frown drooping his maw. "Nope. Or uh….Maybe? I don’t actually know. I just kinda woke up in that cave, and now I can’t remember anything at all. Except for my name. She somehow knew my name, But I swear I don’t have or want anything to do with that crazy jerk."
"...She knew my name as well, and I assure you I've heard nothing of her." Sitting down near Devon, Karaha let out a soft sigh. "You woke up in the middle of a Secret Room... that deep inside of Folio? And you do not remember anything...? Well... I'm Karaha, as that woman said..." Furrowing his brows, he tilted his head, "...do you not remember your hometown? Family? Anything aside from your name?"
The lost Totodile pushed himself off the ground, and crossed his arms to give a headshake to Karaha. "No...Just my name. I’m Devon, and thanks for the save Karaha." His head tilted to the floor. "I don’t know what I’m gonna do now though. Try to jog my memory I guess? How would I even do that….?"
Pondering the Totodile's question for a moment, Karaha finally shook his head, coming up with nothing. "I... I could not tell you. Perhaps you hit your head... if that's the case you should recover within the day. Sustenance would help."
A small smile played across his maw, "Also, you are quite welcome. You seemed in need of help, and I happened to be there."
Leaning back a bit, Devon’s frown began to progress into a smirk. "Glad you were. Else I would have been cut up by a bunch of leaves. Wouldn’t that have been a grand way to go." The Water-types gaze slowly drifted around, watching as crowds of Pokémon made their way through the streets that appear to made out of…..Bark?. There was also leaves high above their head, and a bunch more foliage and plant life around the buildings and shops. The scene both amazed Devon, and slightly intimidated him. It’s not like he knew where to go. "So uh….You mentioned food would help right? This looks like a giant tree, so is there like, fruit growing around here or something? Where are we?"
The Umbreon couldn't help but let out a soft chuckle when Devon spoke about his hometown. "...A giant tree is an apt description. This is Folio Town, and as you can see we live atop the tree's branches." After his explanation, one of Devon's comments finally hit him. Standing up, Karaha gave him a puzzled expression, "...Fruit? Errrm, I don't believe so. Not here, anyway. No, no... there's an inn around here and they..." Putting a paw to his head, he cocked it. "You know, we do not often get travelers here. I'm actually surprised there's an inn to begin with. Actually, no I do take that back. The food there is quite delicious, and I suppose there are patrons who cannot make it home afterwards, so... that would explain the rooms..."
Flushing beneath his fur, Karaha continued, "...enough of my prattling. Follow me."
Standing up, Devon snickered a hit at the Dark-type’s embarrassment. ”Sure. Right behind you.” Stumbling a bit in Karaha’s direction to follow, the odd Totodile finally got some sort of awkward walking motion down. If you call taking a few steps, then falling back on his tail like a kickstand ‘walking’.
Personality: Don't let the name fool you, this Pokemon is as rough and tough as they come. She's a veteran explorer with tons of experience, and some power to back that up. Though most of this demeanor is just for show. In truth, she is generally a very gentle and caring Pokemon, resorting to violence when there is no alternative. Although... sometimes she's just kind of... gone... it's hard to explain unless you're there to witness it. She tends to be a nomad, never staying in one place for long unless she has a good reason.
Backstory: Breeze was born in Shaymin Village on the Grass Continent. As a child, she always wondered what the world was like outside of their village, and often traveled to the Sky Peak to try and see as far as she could. Since she was still so young, though, her parents forbade her to leave until she was old enough.
When she finally did become old enough, her parents let her leave without any objection. They knew their little girl was a grown up now, and ready to see all that the world offered. And so she was off on her journey across the world. At first, things were a bit bumpy. She got banged up in quite a few Mystery Dungeons she wasn't prepared for, and soon found herself at a Guild on the Grass Continent.
She didn't register as a Guild Affiliate, but it was there that she started her own team, finding those who shared her dreams of seeing the world. She formed a team with two other Pokemon: Sonya the Emolga, and Lola the Gligar. Together they traveled across each and every continent, exploring all they could before moving on.
However, at some point, their team known as Windflower disbanded for unknown reasons. Sonya and Lola went off the grid, leaving Breeze alone once more in the world. However, she was far more prepared than she was when she first met them, and was confident in her abilities on her own. However, something deep inside still longed for the friendship that disappeared. Eventually she made her way to the Sand Continent, where she heard of Folio Town, a town built inside a massive tree. This, she had to see for herself...
That's fine! I'll do what I can to get you up to speed. When I make the thread (hopefully today soon) I'll put a tl;dr on what Mystery Dungeon is all about. I guess the basics is it's a Pokemon-only world. Humans don't exist (though that's a complicated thing). You might want to do some bulbapedia research. Or you can give me an idea for a character and I can help you out on building it. Or your character could have been hit on the head by a rock and remember nothing. :D
Playing as a Shaymin is fine since they are an abundant species, however Sky-Form won't be permanent. As per the games, the Shaymin revert in town and will only change during dungeons, etc. All I want for the RP is to have power-levels at least somewhat even (or at least not drastically skewed?), with every character growing as the RP progresses. I know you like your grass reindeer, so we can always have a quest or something to make it a permanent form. Could make for an interesting adventure.
As the RP progresses, I will probably open up access to stronger characters to do things, or something. I don't know, it really depends on the flow of the RP. Right now myself and @Light Lord will be controlling major NPCs.
Cool, and I do got plenty of ideas for my one character, and maybe for a second character. Do you want me to ask you here or in a PM, where it'll be easier to keep track of?
