Using this Tab as a general intro to the Kaida Region. To anyone who joins the RP, place your character information (i.e. Name, background, Pokémon team, items, etc.) here, and I'll review it for approval. If you get approved, please paste the character information in the Characters tab for ease of viewing and update as needed. Thank you!

The Kaida Region



Based on: The American West/Rocky Mountains

Theme: Exploration/Adventure

Background: The Kaida region isn't as well known as some of the other regions in the Pokémon world. It's on the smaller side and there is no formal Pokémon League. The region's only major claim to fame is the Calagon Mountain Range. Depending on the time of year, various dragon-type Pokémon migrate to the Kaida region to mate in the vast mountains that dominate the landscape. Various towns and small cities have sprouted around the mountains where space is available. An ancient legend in the region says that should one ascend to the peak of Mt. Calagon - the highest point in the regions - they would meet the legendary Pokémon that created the Kaida region as a haven for dragons.

Towns/Cities: In keeping with the exploration theme of the region, all the towns/cities that make up the Kaida region are named after planets in the solar system. They are (in order of appearance):
-Mercer Town -> A small town in the southeastern corner of the region. Partly isolated from the rest of Kaida; mostly farms and a small downtown area with shops and other essentials. The Cypress Pokémon Lab is located here.

-Hesperus City -> The smallest 'City' in the Kaida region. Famed for being the birthplace of 'Venus Threads', the foremost fashion chain in the Kaida Region. It's said that an ancient king of the region made his home in the ruins of a castle on the city outskirts.

-Terran Town -> Sitting at the base of Mt. Ender - The smallest of the Calagon Mountains - Terren Town is famous for its great mines from which coal, minerals, and even Pokémon fossils are retrieved from the earth. Once every year, the town celebrates "Fossil Fest" in which a tournament is held and the winners receive rare fossils that were recovered from the mine. Fossil Restoration occurs here.

-Phobos Town -> On the northern edge of the map, Phobos Town stands against the harsh wilderness. It's said that in the early days of the region, attacks by dragon Pokémon during their migrations were a frequent occurrence. As a result the people of Phobos Town spend their lives preparing for battle against the dragons, describing themselves as 'Dragon Busters'.

-Zhivegas City -> Often called 'The Gem of the Desert', Zhivegas City is the largest City in Kaida. Filled to the brim with lavish hotels, game corners, and plenty of stores, Zhivegas has become glitzy and glamourous tourist destination for the people who come to Kaida. The regional Power Plant is located here.

-Kronos Town -> The second desert city in the region. Compared to Zhivegas, Kronos Town is the opposite. The people are old-fashioned, preferring to work the land and honor the old customs. This town houses the trainyard for the "Torkoal Express", the steam train that traverses the region.

-Solaris City -> The second largest city. Solaris sits on the western end of the region, facing the open ocean. Famed for it's sunsets, the comings and goings of various dragons over the horizon is considered by many to be a sight to behold.

-Umbriel Base -> Before the Overseer system was put in place, there was a town at the foot of Mt. Calagon. Unfortunately, various natural disasters caused by the feuding dragons on the mountains caused the town to become abandoned. All the remains is a research facility created by Prof. Cypress' team.

-Plutus Village -> The final hurdle before a trainer may ascend to the peak of Mt. Calagon. Built into the cliffside, this small village is populated by the descendants of the Shenjin Tribe, the first inhabitants of the Kaida Region. It is said when the wind whips through the village, you can hear the cries of those who tried to reach the summit... and failed.

Gyms (or lack thereof): Because they don't have a Pokémon League, the Kaida Region doesn't have much use for gyms. In place of that, the towns all have an Overseer. The Overseers are essentially the caretakers of a particular section of the region. In order to access a restricted section of a route, a trainer must defeat the Overseer in a Pokémon battle and earn a Mark in recognition they are skilled enough to explore the restricted area. Once a trainer has acquired all eight Marks from the Overseers only then are they deemed ready to ascend Mt. Calagon. (I have chosen types for each of the Overseers, but I'm willing to discuss with you if there's something you think may fit better)

The Professor: The local Pokémon Professor in Kaida is Professor Cypress. Cypress is a former trainer for the Johto Region who is obsessed with studying Dragon-Type Pokémon. He believes there is something truly unique about them and that Kaida holds the secret to truly understanding this bizarre group of Pokémon.

The Assistant: Prof. Cypress also has an assistant named Rory Bennett. Rory is a trainer who was recruited by the Professor to help around the lab. He's a former farmhand from Mercer Town, with an interest in seeing the world and discovering new things. His partner Pokémon are his Buizel and a Shiny Kaidan Dragonair he discovered as an egg and raised.

Starters: In keeping with the Professor's Dragon-Type obsession, all his starters are dragon-type. It should go without saying, but all three starters will evolve into a regional "Kaidan" variant.
- Dratini -> Kaidan Dragonite (Dragon/Steel)
- Bagon -> Kaidan Salamence (Dragon/Ground)
- Gible -> Kaidan Garchomp (Dragon/Ice)

Team Star: In the Kaida Region there are whispers of a shadowy organization known as Team Star. Very little is known about their motives other than their strange fixation on studying the mythology of the Kaida Region. It seems they - like many others - have a vested interest in the legendary Pokémon atop Mt. Calagon. (If you are interested in playing a member of Team Star, I'll explain more about them in a DM, but PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do not spoil it for the other RPers in the forum. I won't/can't ban you, but it will ruin the fun of this team.)

Name: George Pendragon III
Gender: Male
Age: 16



Background: George was born and raised in Mercer Town, and is from a long line of Dragon Tamers, including his father and grandfather who he shares a name with. They were the strongest trainers George had ever seen! He begged his parents for a Dragon of his own, but his parents felt he wasn’t ready for that responsibility. Eventually, after he turned 16, he was finally given the opportunity to get a Dragon of his own from Professor Cypress. His goal was to deafeat the Overseers, make it to the top of Mt. Calagon, and meet the legendary dragon Pokémon that created the region. That would definitely prove to his family that he was a worthy successor of the Pendragon legacy.

Pokemon: Bagon

Items: None yet.

Hope this is ok!



Btw, I'm more than happy to draw Fakemon.

@Such a Birch I respect your desire to use pronouns, but would you be ok with just doing boy or girl? It’s not to be rude, I just have a small pet peeve about using the word “they” in singular. I had a really rough tutor who drilled it out of me.

Also @LuckyBlackCat that would be amazing! If you want to DM me, I have a few concepts if you’d like to take a look?

@Such a Birch I respect your desire to use pronouns, but would you be ok with just doing boy or girl? It’s not to be rude, I just have a small pet peeve about using the word “they” in singular. I had a really rough tutor who drilled it out of me.

No problem.

So, how do we begin our intro posts?

You guys can start with your characters waking up, morning routine, etc. At this point, the Prof. is just waiting for the trainers to arrive. In other words I made it so you can be in any phase of getting to the lab you want.

Whatever you do, don't give Oriana sugar or coffee.

George is pretty excitable too.

So, hey. How does Kaidan Salamence work? Bagon’s whole thing is it dreams of flying, which it isn’t gonna be doing much of as a Ground type. xD

@TheNoCoKid Question, do these Pokemon start at lv5? I assumed so because starters usually do, but if they're a different level, I can change the Dratini's move list.

@Crimson Flame @LuckyBlackCat

Here's the basic information for the final starters. You can use this until the art is made to get a feel for what they'll look like/how they may act compared to normal Pokemon. Also, to answer the above question, I'd assume the starters would all be level 5 to begin with, but I'm willing to give some narrative liberties for the sake of keeping the story flowing since calculating actual stats and move damage within the rp would be a much bigger pain than it's worth.

Kaidan Dragonite: Due to limited space for nesting in the Calagon Mountains, many of the Dragons engage in combat over the best nesting grounds. Above all the species, Dragonite reigns supreme. Due to the constant battle for space, the Dragonite of Kaida are noticeably more aggressive and territorial than you might find elsewhere (More like Iris' Dragonite in the Anime). In addition, their bodies have adapted to the harsh combat by slimming down, and growing newer, harder, green scales. These new scales are more durable than steel, making them perfect armor for taking hits from other Pokemon that seek to claim their territory. Among the Dragonite, the more of these green scales, the more respect it has amongst the tribe.

Kaidan Salamance: While every Salamance dreams of taking flight, sometimes it's not meant to be. Due to their young lacking wings, Salamence packs took to nesting at the base of the Calagon Mountains and crafting vast tunnel networks in the caves. Thanks to living underground, their bodies eventually lost their magnificent wings and took on the appearance of the rocks surrounding them. Essentially making Salamance a 'wingless' dragon. Instead, they traded in their flight for incredible tunneling abilities, being able to dig faster than most pokemon that live underground. Their bodies have even takin on the minerals of the rocks around them, causing the rocks to 'grow' off of their scales.

Kaidan Garchomp: There's an old legend about a baby Gible that hatched after its family had returned to the Sinnoh region, thinking the egg was a dud. The Gible struggled against the freezing climate at the peak of its mountain home, nearly dying several times over. This however, was a blessing in disguise as the Gible adapted to the cold, becoming the first Kaidan Garchomp! The Garchomp make their home in the icy peaks of the Calagon Mountains. While many of their appendages have long since frozen, the Garchomp have adapted by replacing them with hardened ice! Namely, the fins and tail all have sharpened ice blades along the edges. To make up for it's cold-blooded nature, the shark Pokémon even developed a heating sac along it's gills to keep it going even in the harshest of blizzards. Despite it's unnerving appearance, it's actually one of the more warmhearted creature you would find in the Kaida Region.

Name: Darren Steele

Position: Overseer of Terran Town

Gender: Male

Age: 36

Personality: Appearing slightly off putting at first due to his appearance, Darren is normally a very mellow person. Laid back and easygoing but at the same time always willing to lend a hand if needed, he is well liked and well respected in Terran town. He also does his best to keep the town clear of roughnecks and people who cause serious problems for the citizens of Terran Town. Usually he issues a friendly warning to keep the noise down or to settle down a bit but if the troublemaker continues causing problems and ignores their first warning, the troublemaker will usually find themselves booted out of town without knowing what hit them.

Appearance:


Background: Darren was born in Terran Town and for a good portion of his life didn't really see any need to leave. He made a steady income working in the mines and pretty much didn't want for anything. When he was twenty-seven however fate decided to thrown an unexpected curve ball in his direction. After a hard day in the mines, Darren was out having fun with his friends outside of town. The three of them didn't realize how far away from town they were and came across a very angry Tyranitar.

As the three friends took off, Darren found himself the target of the angry rock type Pokemon and was chased for the better part of two hours before he found himself cornered near the base of Mt. Ender. Darren was terrified and even though he had his own Pokemon with him, he found he was unwilling to send it out against the enraged Tyranitar. knowing that it wouldn't be a match for it. It was sheer luck that a traveling trainer came along and managed to drive the angry Pokemon off after a difficult battle.

Darren returned to town later that night and spent the next few days reevaluating his life. He had come close to meeting his end. And be began to wonder, what would have happened if that Tyranitar had followed him to town? What would have happened to his friends in the town? Would the entire town had been destroyed? It was at that moment that Darren decided that his town needed someone to watch over the area. The current Overseer of Terran Town, an older gentleman was looking for someone to take his place so he could retire in peace to the Johto region. But first he wanted to find a worthy replacement.

He focused all of his energy onto his new goal. For weeks, day and night he studied the different types of Pokemon and their weaknesses, he went out and caught a few different Pokemon for his own team so he could challenge his town's Overseer and he trained like there was no tomorrow. It took nearly a year and a half but finally, he felt confident he could take on the Overseer. It was a difficult battle that shook the town but Darren emerged victorious and proudly took his place as the Overseer of Terran town.

((Let me know if I have to change the team at all))
Pokemon:
Kaidan Shellgon
Rhydon
Golem
Marshtomp
Camerupt

@Chev Hey, where'd you get the awesome art?

@Chev Hey, where'd you get the awesome art?

I actually just googled Ground Type Pokemon trainer fan made on google xD

@Chev character looks great! I like it. @Mistress Dizzy can’t wait to see what you come up with. @Such a Birch did you have a reply or should we keep going?

Sorry about the delay.

Let me know if I need to make changes.

@Mistress Dizzy Looks awesome! If you'd like, I'd say pick one of Kassandra's team to be her 'ace' and I'll give it a Kaidan Form or an Evolution!

100% the Pangoro. She's had it from a young age.