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Hey, Everyone. So here's a breakdown of how the Rallen Knights' Academy is structured so you can all start building ideas for your characters. Below you'll find a re-hash of the story setup and a guide for your character sheets.

The Story

In the distant past of the Pokémon World, there exists a region where humans and their Pokémon are one and the same, quite literally. In this region, warriors that are able to achieve the greatest of bonds with their Pokémon are blessed with the power of the Unity Phenomenon. When a trainer and their partner Pokémon are in perfect sync with one another, the duo share their power and the trainer is enveloped with a powerful armor in the guise of their respective Pokémon. With this newfound 'armor', the trainer is then capable of fighting alongside their partner in combat for a brief period of time. Children that display this rare and powerful ability are selected by the King's Guard and taken to the capital to be trained at the Rallen Knight's Academy!

However... there are those who seek to use this blessing for their own gain. A dark force has arisen within the Rallen Region. A shadowy cabal known only as Decree have risen up with warriors of their own who can also harness the Unity Phenomenon's power. While their motives are unclear, it is known they seek to overthrow the monarchy of the Rallen Region and destroy the quiet and peaceful lives of the common folk. With the stakes rising, a fresh team of young knights is selected by the commander to take part in a region-wide hunt for the members of Decree to uncover and stop their plans.

Outside the two main factions, there are those capable of Unity that don't pick a side. These characters are typically either mercenaries, artisans, or merchants who use this power for their own profit rather than for the good of the masses. A mercenary might use it as part of their work as a sellsword whereas artisans and merchants may employ it as part of their business (perfecting their craft or defending a caravan). Despite not being involved in the main conflict, they may prove to be powerful wildcards in the coming events. Who knows who could shift the tide of battle?

The Academy

For a basic overview of how the academy is structured, there are four main groups characters can be a part of. We have: First Years, Second Years, Third Years, and Faculty. First years arrive at the academy at age 15 (the earliest age at which the Unity Phenomenon can manifest). During the first year, students are paired with a partner Pokémon if they don't already have one, and they are trained in the basics of harnessing Unity and combat. The second year students take this up a level by learning more advanced combat material and taking part in light missions with the royal guard. Finally, third year students spend the bulk of their time studying tactics and battle strategy. Since the Unity Phenomenon is exceedingly rare, knights who can utilize it are often promoted quicker and become commanders much sooner than average soldiers so it's expected they [the students] learn how to lead. As a result, third year students find themselves leading smaller missions within the kingdom as part of their training.

Faculty members can come from any walk of life. Some have been knights in service to the kingdom for years, and some may be scholars who have studied Unity for their entire lives. Regardless, the faculty at the Academy are top notch in their respective fields and their loyalty to both the kingdom and the students' well-being is unquestionable. Notable roles among the faculty include: Instructors, Medic, Mage, and the Headmaster.

Pokémon employed at the academy can be from any of the seventeen known types. For simplification purposes, the physical-special split does not apply here. So, in other words, the types that were considered "Special" before Gen 4 are "Magic" in this universe while types that were "Physical" are the more "Martial" types of combat (For obvious reasons, Fairy will be considered a Magic Type). All Pokémon are accepted, but as Rallen is located close to Kalos and Galar in terms of geography, keep those Dex's in mind.

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Yo

I saw the interest check, but couldn't think of a fitting character until very shortly after the main thread was posted.
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@RyikLooks good! Cool to have you on board. Don’t forget a quote.
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@TheNoCoKid Magical girl Rallen Knight Calliope is here! *dramatic pose*

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I’m still in btw, just need to decide on a character.
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@LuckyBlackCatVery nice. You really have a knack for making cute characters. Good on you. 😂
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I was thinking of having a stoic, honor-bound knight with either a Golem, Agislash, or Golett. The hard part is picking :(
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I was thinking of having a stoic, honor-bound knight with either a Golem, Agislash, or Golett. The hard part is picking :(


You’ll probably have good luck looking up concepts online and seeing what looks the best
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Bow down peasants! Your Princess has arrived!

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@Crimson Flame Nice job with the character. One thing I will mention is the Rallen Region really doesn’t have a problem with female rulers. The Queen (See Kaiser’s bio) has held the position of ruler for nearly three decades and she’s rather well-liked. Her husband married into her family because she was the more prominent royal. Not saying it’s a bad idea, but I really don’t think sexism would be a major issue in this world.
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@TheNoCoKid I’ve read about religions where their main deity is a goddess, yet they still demean women. Sometimes people are gonna people. xD

It’s not a problem, I can take that out, but I just need to put something else in the dislike section.
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@TheNoCoKid I’ve read about religions where their main deity is a goddess, yet they still demean women. Sometimes people are gonna people. xD


That’s a fair take, but I’m the Arceus of this world so I declare… no sexism to the queen! 😜
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That’s a fair take, but I’m the Arceus of this world so I declare… no sexism to the queen! 😜


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I'm here, I just keep forgetting to make my character! I'll make them right away, don't worry! :'D
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To all the people who have posted characters already. Do you just want to start now as is, or do you want to wait and see if anyone else from the interest check posts a sheet in a bit?
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@TheNoCoKid I could always make more characters. A small cast isn't bad in any case. Discord when?

Any lurkers that are struggling to find inspiration and in particular a faceclaim could always look here. As you scroll down, you'll find that there's quite a lot of really well-made art of this.
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@TheNoCoKid I could always make more characters. A small cast isn't bad in any case. Discord when?

Any lurkers that are struggling to find inspiration and in particular a faceclaim could always look here. As you scroll down, you'll find that there's quite a lot of really well-made art of this.


Most of this Gijinkas say cosplayer, and not fantasy armor.



That being said, I want to use this in an RP one day. 8D
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To all the people who have posted characters already. Do you just want to start now as is, or do you want to wait and see if anyone else from the interest check posts a sheet in a bit?

I'm happy to start!
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Quote: Bring it on!

Name: Drake Ivans

Age: 17

Status: Second year of the academy

Personality: Drake would be considered calm and low maintenance he enjoys to take things in his stride. Growing up by a lake life moved a little slower than in the capital. He still isn't used to the high volume of people in the academy and city and sometimes it becomes overwhelming with him needing time away to slow down. This doesn't mean his is slow, he would claim to be fairly quick witted and enjoys being part of an event. Drake is a more physical, doer rather than an academic which he can struggle with and is too nervous to ask for help which can be to his downfall.

Biography: Drake grew up away from the hustle and bustle of the cities within the regions. He was located in a idyllic village on one side a vast lake with a large mountain range behind. He among the other children in the village were home schooled by various parents that had the time to do so. The focus was more on practical skills than the natural history of the world, although he can read and write the knowledge of the world was based on the locals and few books gifted by passing merchants. His parents lived a happy life one a fisherman and other a cook. It was a humble life for definite.

In his early teenage years Drake was an adept swimmer enjoying it in his spare time, one day whilst swimming he noticed alongside him a shadow, it wasn't unusual there are plenty of pokemon in and around the area but his parents always said to air on the side of caution. Drake headed to the shore a golden sanded beach which he lay on taking a breather and looking for this 'shadow'. Eventually the shadow started to get closer, soon with the sun shining down on the water a glint of red appeared on the top, it was a golduck which rose out of the water and watched Drake. Unsure what to do Drake simply waved and said hello not expecting much but the golduck seemed to mimic the movement. The golduck looked like it was gesturing him to return to the water, Drake waded waist deep still a bit nervous, this was soon changed to laughter as the golduck began spouting water around him which caused the golduck to laugh which to a human was more of a quack. From that day there bond grew, every time he would swim golduck would accompany him almost like a swim teacher trying to improve a student. One day Drake was on the shore with his golduck after a swim, whilst sat there a group of Basculin begin t encircle some of the fishing boats punching holes in the bottom planks. The people on board began to panic jumping off and trying to swim to shore. As the boats began to sink the Basculin changed their interest to the fishing folk who were approaching the shore. In that instant Drake said to Golduck "We have to do something!" they both waded into the shallows in an instant he felt one with the golduck and his appearance changed. His body draped in armour and a trident formed itself in his right hand with a glowing red gem at the centre of the forks. As he entered the water the armour didn't restrict but allowed free movement as if it was part of him. Between the two of them they began to ward off the groups protecting his fellow villagers. The town rejoiced and saw Drake as a hero. Since that day the villagers felt safe on the water with Drake and Blue around. The bond grew and together they would try to join as one sometimes working sometime not. It was only until a passing caravan heading to the capital stopping for rest explained about this 'Unity phenomenon'.

It took several months but a letter was delivered about a school in the capital, the whole village were so proud. Drake thought what an opportunity to make his family and the village proud, he made the journey. Initially it was such a radical change Drake struggled, the lessons were difficult and his basic knowledge of the world seemed to be a detriment that some didn't understand. Occasionally Drake would skip lessons just to get out and clear his mind with his companion. He managed to pass to his second year but is becoming more anxious about the difficulty of the course, he doesn't want to let his village down or be a disappointment to his family.

Partner Pokémon + Unity Abilities: Drakes pokemon is Blue the Golduck when in Unity his armour is damp which exudes into the air cooling the environment and seems to prevent certain moves from other pokemon which Drake is slowly learning. Drakes armour is a mixture of scales both in colour and sizes it looks heavy but feels lightweight and is unhindered when in water. His trident is main weapon and the school his helping with martial moves improving his attack ability (Fury Swipes). Slowly Drake is gaining some passive psychic which allies can notice by the jewel on his trident, occasionally he as been able boost people cheering or a form of inspiration (Psych up). Drake is able to manipulate the water on the end of his trident almost forming it to whatever his mind can conjure to use in attack or defense (Water Pulse). Drake is still limited in battle as he is a novice compared to others in the academy.

Likes: Swimming, Outdoors, Stories, Competitive Sport

Dislikes: Crowded areas, Written work, Materialists

Quirks: Drake is always energetic as if he needs no rest, however when he does rest it doesn't have to be a bed, the floor, tree, your shoulder are all perfect. He has also gained great survival skills such as hunting fishing and building makeshift shelters.

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