[OOC] Pokemon: Korrano Region - The Great White North

[Pirouette]

Welcome Pokemon Ranger!

You and your Pokemon have been accepted into the ranks of one of the finest Rangers divisions we have, the Korrano "Snow Ryders" Rangers. This is your first step on a grand adventure filled with opportunity and experiences! You will be tried and tested in the harsh conditions far away from home but know that we only took the best and you are it!

A personal escort will arrive within a few days to take you to Havensport, Korrano's own capital city. From there, you'll be briefed and have a chance to meet some of your fellow Rangers. Inside this packet I have included several items that may interest you and will give you a brief overlay of what to expect from this relatively new region. Please take the time to fill out the Ranger Transfer Inquiry forms and mail them back. These are to insure that our information on you is current and to provide your fellow Rangers a brief overview of their new collages. Thank you and welcome to the team![/center]

Signed,

C.K. Warren,
Executive Ranger

—What is a "Snow Ryder"?

The nickname "Snow Ryder" dates back to the very settlers of Korrano, specifically one of the families that first settled the region, the Ryders. The Ryder family at the time was in charge with the security of the community and with the assistance of their Pokemon, they managed to protect the community. Pokemon and humanity in unison, just like what us Rangers ascribe to. As time passed, the Ryders became more and more comfortable with Pokemon and eventually they began breeding them. Today, the Ryder family has one of the largest ranches in the world and revered for having the best Ice Pokemon. Even though most of the family works the ranch, they still maintain a strong presence in the Korrano Ranger division. Thus, the Ranger division in Korrano has proudly taken up the nickname "Snow Ryder" in reverence to this esteemed family.

In concordance with our traditions and their's, you and your fellow Rangers will maintain the healthy relationship between Pokemon and humanity. You will intervene on behalf of both parties and are expected to make the best decision possible. You are tough, maybe even the toughest, Rangers we have and nothing less is expected of you. Good luck and make us proud!

—Sights to see?

While Korrano is most famous for it's bitterly cold winters, it enjoys cool, refreshing Summers and Springs. The town of Havensport houses the regions capital as well as your division headquarters. It is a vast metropolis and provides all the amenities you'd expect.It offers a great retreat with its lavish hotels and casinos. The second largest city is Marston City. This boomtown practically grew overnight offering one of the only escapes from on Korrano's inferior island. The twin towns of Sraxion and Jraxion offer sea-faring services to cross between Korrano's Superior and Inferior Islands. Windleaf, Miracle City, and Hearth City are smaller settlements but can accommodate the tired Ranger. Skyreach is the last settlement and the mixture between magma and ice makes this place very attractive for the off-duty Ranger. The hot springs are said to hvae mystical healing powers. There are also a number of researcher camps set up across the region. A map has been provided.

Region Map

—What about Pokemon?

The cool climates of Korrano offers a haven for Ice Pokemon and they hold the vast majority of the population. Dragon Pokemon call the mountains around Skyreach Volcano home as well as, a large number of Fire Pokemon who hang close to the volcano and the magma fields close by. Articuno, the legendary Bird, occasionally roosts in the mountains. He is not to be bothered by Rangers, however. Meanwhile a vast number of Water Pokemon hug the shallow shores around Ranger's Cape due to the isolation and the abundance of food. Finally in the Southern, greener parts, most types of Pokemon are found. While most Pokemon are known and documented, Researchers and even Rangers are still discovering new types. Keep an eye out for new Pokemon!

It is important to note the climate when you are considering your Pokemon. Grass and Bug Pokemon may find the Southern parts of Korrano comfortable but in the Northern parts, they'll find it hard to adapt and will likely not be much of an assistance. Ice Pokemon will thrive but Fire Pokemon will provide a hot edge in the cold climates. Please keep that in mind when considering your Pokemon for this trip.

—New Ranger Inquiry

Appearance:

Name:
Age: (Rangers should be old enough to handle the tough conditions.
Pokemon: (Limited to the Six Pokemon you can carry as per regulation)
Stored Pokemon: (Rangers typically shouldn't have too many stored Pokemon in the PC but if you do please list them)
Biography: (Please include your experiences in the various Regions: Kanto, Johto, etc. If you earned any badges please include it. Where you served during your initial Ranger service.)

—Additional Notes
[indent]-All your Pokemon and you will be experienced but not at the peak of performance. You'll have maybe one (or none) fully evolved Pokemon.
-You are experienced at being a Ranger so you have a grasp on what to do. You don't have to know everything, nobody should.
-I have a lot planned out but you are all completely willing to offer up your own ideas and such.
-That said any Pokemon you want to suggest or areas, I'd be fine with that too!
-I will add more content (like a Route Map) soon! I'll also make the map bigger...
-This is in the Free Section but don't feel like you have to restrict yourself to the bare minimum! I certainly don't!
-If you have any questions, please contact me.

[Pirouette]

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Mya Mayfield

Cold Weather Gear

Name: Mya Mayfield
Age: 19
Pokemon:
1) Kirlia
2) Houndoom
3) Espeon
4) Ponyta
5) Piplup
6) Raichu
Stored Pokemon:
1) Dragonair - More of a house pet
2) Laparas
3) Pidgeotto

Biography:

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Mya Mayfield was listed as a resident of Celedon City in the Kanto region. Her activity there was rather quaint but brief. Just like all the ambitious children in their tenth year, Mya wanted to depart from home and go on her own adventure. She did just that with nothing more than an Eevee to keep her company. Time would pass and Mya eventually earned ten various gym badges and an attempt at a Pokemon Championship. She managed to make it to the semi-finals before being eliminated, however. With the taste of adventure, Mya did not slow down after losing in the Pokemon League. Instead she refocused her efforts into apply to become a Pokemon Ranger and through a few more years, she was recognized and reassigned to Korrano for about a year of service. There she waits to introduce the new boatload of recruits.

[Fiambre]

Appearance:


Name: Juan Sabrino
Age: 22
Pokemon:
1. Hitmonlee
2. Ursaring
3. Growlithe
4. Murkrow
5.
6.
Stored Pokemon: No
Biography: Juan is from Johto origin. He is spend much time in the travels across Johto and has collect six badges before the lost of interest. After spend time travel in Kanto and Sinnoh and pick passion of the boxing. Returning to Johto to final enlist in rangers and much training was done. Now Juan is await the new order to leave for unexpected lands.

English is rough but hope it will not be the problem! Roleplay is helpful to learning :)

[Pirouette]

No problem at all! You covered everything that was asked and I don't see a problem. Welcome!

[Fiambre]

Haha is good! Thank you for kind words :D

[FateWeaver]

Appearance:

Name: Jeremy Crow
Age: 23
Pokemon:
1. Arcanine
2. Sealeo
3. Skamory
4. Absol
5. Torkoal
6. Duskull
Stored Pokemon: None
Biography: Jeremy has earned six badges from the Hoenn region, his home. Unable to win a seventh for three years consecutively, he turned more to exploring and spending time with Pokemon. When the job of ranger was offered to him, Jeremy accepted gladly, seeing the chance to do something more meaningful than winning gym battles. After spending a couple years in Jhoto, he has been invited to Karrano and looks forward to the adventure.

[Lazlo]

Name:
Even Sevens

Age:
21

Pokemon:


Stored Pokemon:
None

Biography:
Even Sevens is unfathomably wealthy and has a reputation in Kanto as being the luckiest man alive. He is considered the Casino King of Celadon City, hence his name, Even Sevens which refers to the three lucky sevens of a slot machine. He has amassed a ridiculous amount of riches from gambling and has used his money to fund his thrill seeking lifestyle. As a young man who enjoys extreme sports, signing up to become a Snow Ryder was fulfilling a craving to push himself to the limit, after all, he certainly doesn't need the pay cheque.

Even Specializes in rodent Pokemon and as a gambling man has equipped them with daring moves that rely up on luck. His signature Pokemon, Rattata, even has the ultimate in risky moves, Final Gambit. His relationship with his team is heartwarming. Since his Pokemon often use moves that result in recoil damage it's clear they have an extraordinary amount of trust in Even.

[mattmanganon]

Name: Richard Redgrave
Age: 25
Pokemon:

1) Kadabra
2) Haunter
3) Pyroar
4) Larvitar
5) Egg
6)

Stored Pokemon:

- Joltik
- Larvesta

Biography: Richard was born to a family of Psychics and Spirit Mediums in Saffron City, he is no different His Father was a Psychic who left to search for Legendary Pokemon, specifically, Lugia. Richard was raised by his mother and Grandmother, both spirit mediums. It was tradition in their family that Males would become Psychics and females would become Spirit Mediums. Richard, however, was trained by his grandmother as a Spirit Medium. He was very close to his Grandmother, and when his fathers messages stopped, she convinced him to go and search for him. The problem was that he lacked money. He didn't have the funds to travel across the world... However, his last communication said that he had tracked Lugia to the Korrano region, he had also seen a large poster that advertised joining the Pokemon Rangers. He went to their recruiting office in Celadon to enquire about joining, which is where he ran into Professor Juniper, a genius in the field of Pokemon research, after talking with her for a short while, he accidentally let slip that he was a psychic. She was rather curious, and asked if he would help her with her research into the Psychic relationship that people and Pokemon share. Her first experiment was with a Joltik that he raised, however, upon hearing that his ability to psychiclly converse with Pokemon didn't work with Dark-Types, she gave him a Larvitar to raise, knowing that, once it evolved into Tyranitar, it would gain Dark as a type, she wanted to know if the bond they forged would hold up when it evolved. Her second experiment was to give him an egg to hatch to see if bonds were stronger between those who raise their pokemon from an egg.

In return, she pulled a few strings she had with the Rangers and convinced them to fast-track him into them. He made it through basic training and is now on his way to Korrano region, to help people, and with any luck, might locate his father alive and well... And hopefully Lugia with him...

[Lazlo]

^_^

[mattmanganon]

Lazlo said
Oops, I just realized this in the free section. Depending on how I feel about the IC, I may have to withdraw.

I kinda agree. If this moves a million posts an hour, then I will have to drop out, solely because I won't be able to keep up.

[Pirouette]

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[mattmanganon]

Pirouette said
I'm sorry but these are ridiculous statements! Simply because it is in this section doesn't mean the standards will be the bare minimum! I certainly don't write short pieces and call it good. If anything I should be in the Advanced Section but I hate labeling like that. I wanted to provide an equal opportunity to everyone, no matter the writing ability. Whether it be social stigma of "downgrading" or the roleplay moving too fast, I'll do what is necessary to keep everything in order. You just have to trust me! :/

It's nothing personal, it's just experience has taught me to expect this in the Free section, I will never forget the first free RP I was in on the old forum in which, I went for a shower, and came back to find that I was 20 pages behind. Naturally, if it moves like that, then i'm not going to stick around...

[Buttercup]

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[Pirouette]

mattmanganon said
It's nothing personal, it's just experience has taught me to expect this in the Free section, I will never forget the first free RP I was in on the old forum in which, I went for a shower, and came back to find that I was 20 pages behind. Naturally, if it moves like that, then i'm not going to stick around...

Well as I said, trust me to keep things in order around here. So far half of our players have the writing ability and experience to accommodate your preference. I don't believe rapid posting will end up being an issue. If it is, I'll intervene.

[Lazlo]

^_^

[Pirouette]

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[Lazlo]

It looks like I've been randomly leaving creepy smiley faces haha!

[Pirouette]

Lazlo said
It looks like I've been randomly leaving creepy smiley faces haha!

I like to think you are just excited to join!

[Lazlo]

Hahaha! Yep, let's go with that. I'm the overly excited one, everyone. HIIIIIIIIIII!!!!!

[Mike the Bloodwolf]

Appearance:
Name: Michael (Mike) Fertar
Age: 21
Pokemon:
1. Greninja (Ninja)
2. Quilava (Explosion)
3. Eevee (Icy, will later evolve into Glaceon)
4. Servine (Snaker)
5. Scyther (Grim Reaper)
6. Vulpix (Firefox)
Stored Pokemon:
1. Chamander
2. Mudkip
3. Squirtale
Biography:
Mike is a very experienced and very mature trainer. He gained all 8 badge in all 5 regions but choose not to take the Pokémon league challenge. He return to his home region of Unova. Mike briefly became a gym leader for three years before he grew board of that life and return the position to the previous Leader. He choose the life of a Ranger. His Servine is the child of his original Seperiour who died 2 years ago and was buried in the Tower in Unova. His current Partner is a Greninja which he got from the Kalos region as a Frokie. This Greninja is always out of his pokeball and helps Mike out a lot in all tough Situations. Mike badges from all the different regions are kept in their own boxes.