[OOC] Pokémon: Warriors of Sengun (Up To Four Spaces Open)

[Krauxis]

Will get a post up either tonight or tomorrow, whenever my stomach decides to stop practicing gymnastics.

[WriterRaven]

So... who's home? I know Neo's got a post in the works, but I'd be interested to hear from the rest.

[FujiwaraPhoenix]

I'm alive and kicking, just waiting around.

[Krauxis]

Shit, sorry guys. I wrote up a bit of a post while my stomach was hurting last time I posted, and saved it in notepad. I think for some reason, my brain decided that I posted it here when I actually didn't, so I thought I was just waiting and forgot about it. I'll get it up tonight, sorry again if I've caused any delays.

[WriterRaven]

@Krauxis: Eh, no biggie. I'm not super-antsy about this kind of thing... at least, not for the first couple of weeks.

[Krauxis]

Had to rewrite the whole thing and I'm still unhappy with the length of it, but I didn't wanna strain that post any longer than I did. I promise it's not indicative of what most of my posts will be, I'm mostly just waiting to get out into the world, so to speak, so this short reaction post is just a step-stone for now. Evie's making new friends~

[Krauxis]

Will get a post up today after I run a few errands, though I was hoping a couple other folks would post before me.

[NeoAJ]

@Krauxis Is Venipede currently out of it's ball? If so, that has a direct effect on half my response post.

[Krauxis]

No, he's still in his ball right now. Evie's not all that familiar with the idea of travelling with a pokemon outside of their ball.

[WriterRaven]

Seems Rae Zer quit the site. Bit of a shame, that. No sign of @CallSignCorsair either. And since he hasn't posted in IC at all, that's another open slot unless he steps in to contest it.

I'm also going to make one small change I was thinking about earlier today. Nothing too drastic, just a small swap in the Regional Dex. Replacing Zigzagoon and Linoone with Sentret and Furret.

We are, of course, still open to applicants filling the free spaces. =)

[Krauxis]

New blood~

I hope some folks step in. An RP like this is more fun with more people, though a small group's not so bad either.

[Mictlan93]

What's this about new blood? I have an idea for a character. Is the quota met for warrior characters?

[WriterRaven]

We currently only have one active Warrior character, so I'm open to one or two more in total.

[Mictlan93]

Ezra Daly

Name: Ezra Gerald Daly
Age: 20
Sex: Male

Appearance: His active lifestyle and general upbringing have left the young man with a noticeably athletic physique. Thin, lean muscle, like a sprinter or swimmer, as opposed to a bodybuilder. And standing at a wide-shouldered 6 foot 2, it's kinda clear to see why. He's a sporty guy, so naturally you'll mostly see him in athletic shorts and running sneakers. A shirt is usually optional. He has a small, beaded necklace that is almost always on his person, dangling from his neck if not wrapped around his wrist. It has a wood carved charm that he fidgets with from time to time, one that resembles the crest of his ancestors (a stylized, curvy thundercloud, displaying both a sole raindrop, and a bolt of lightning). Being from Mystriver Isles, his skin is noticeably tan. His dark brown hair falls wavy and long, just a little bit past his shoulders. It’s usually in a ponytail of some sort. His eyes are brown, large, and usually doe-like and expressive.

Personality: At first glance, the guy's kinda talkative, like one of those loud, obnoxious personal trainers. Loves being in a conversation, but has a habit of saying wrong things at wrong times. And sometimes he might talk over someone, or change topic naively. He’s the kind of guy to hold several conversations at once. But, he means no wrong. If anything, he likes watching others succeed. He takes pride in looking as approachable as possible, so you'll see him smile a lot. His posture will usually be more relaxed than his figure would imply.

Profession: Ezra was raised to be a Warrior (and naturally it shows). Comfortable with making his parents proud and living up to their wishes, he won't stray too far from that particular career path. But, he also takes joy in training the bodies and minds of Pokémon and person alike.

Talents: An impressive swimmer, as are the most of the people living along the Mystriver coasts, Ezra loves being in water. Either through surfing up a wave, jogging along the shore, or marvelling at a thunderstorm. When he wasn't going through martial arts training, he would play on the beach with his free time, frolicking and tending to the multitude of Pokémon that would occupy the area. It was their natural habitat, after all, he just wanted to befriend all of them.

He picked up his family's affinity for Water and Electric types without a hitch, as well as his empath-like abilities. "It was cute," His mother would describe, "He loved bringing the little ones home. When he'd talk to them, they'd talk back! I’d like to think we all had that phase at one point or another, but Ezra held on to the habit far into his teens."

He was taught the Warrior Skill Shout Cure at his hometown’s Dojo, which his parents found fitting, given the boy’s chatty nature.

Starter Pokémon: Out of the many families of Pokémon inhabiting the isle, Ezra associated with a small clan of Oshawott the most. The youngest of the clan was the one that wanted to join him on his travels to the inland. A little female, just as sporty and talkative as her new travelling companion, named Brie. She knows Tackle, and Water Gun, possesses the hidden Shell Armor ability, and Ezra would describe her nature as Jolly.

Inventory: Ezra carries around large canvas rucksack, filled with the following items:
- 6 Poké Balls, just about enough to have an entire party
- 5 Super Potions
- P$2500 in cash for small expenses
- A week's worth of clothing, including at least one pair of jeans, and a dark blue pullover hoodie
- Additional personal care items, including travel sized athletic supplements, tons of snacks, protein shake powders
- A small first-aid kit for treating minor human injuries
- A matte black PokéLink, a device that he's on almost constantly
- You’ll most likely see it fastened to his bicep in some sort of sport band, with earbuds sticking out of it to keep him connected.

Hometown: Mystriver Isle City, Mystriver Isle, Sengun

Biography: As far back as the elders can remember, the Daly clan were always proud to be Warriors. Fiercely supportive, fathers and mothers would be encouraged by their predecessors to have their offspring embark down the Warrior path.

This was no different for Ezra’s parents, Hera and Jackson Jr. Seeing as they themselves once took up the warrior’s creed, it didn’t take much convincing to do the same for their only son. Rather than being unfairly forced into the lifestyle by two parents, he (alongside equally aged cousins and other family members) was gracefully and carefully eased into the creed, backed by the love and support of his extended family.

For as long as Ezra could walk on his own and form sentences, he was being trained in the field of martial arts. And, along with a formal education, he was taught the history lessons of the region by the his eldest living grandparents.

When the news of Sengun’s own Pokemon league hit the Isles, most of the elders thought it no different than a glorified tourist attraction. But it piqued Ezra’s interest well enough. He may have been to some of the other kingdoms in his youth, but with the idea of the league challenge presenting itself, he would now have a chance to see it all. He could meet new Pokémon, meet new people, and see just where his warrior skills lie amongst the dojos of the land.

Once his mind was made up, his parents could do nothing to stop him. And neither did they want to, seeing it as a chance for their son to dip his feet into the waters of the region. With a packed bag and little Brie at his side, he made for the next airship bound for Regala. A commercial concerning the league mentioned the region’s capital as natural starting point for league participants, and the Pokémon professors willing to assist newcomers.

[WriterRaven]

Alright, that's looking good. Feel free to move your sheet to the Characters tab at your leisure.

Also, to all: I've got a post in the works, which will both introduce Ezra, include the first team update, and open up the first route for training and catching Pokémon. Can't post it tonight, though: need sleep.

[WriterRaven]

There we go. Post is up, along with the team updates and first capture list. =)

[Krauxis]

Will get a post up in the next day or two. Now to think of who I wanna catch...

[Krauxis]

Alright, since it's come to this point in my post I gotta ask, I've been rereading policies on catching pokemon and stuff, and I want to make sure I'm thinking about things the right way. Is this a long term process drawn out over a few posts? Or are you more looking for just a "Hey we battled and I caught it" sort of deal? Like a summary or whatever. The first post mentions stuff like how catching some pokemon will be harder than other etc, but is that just a discretion play, or are there some actual mechanics I should keep in mind?

[WriterRaven]

For most catches, a single post's worth of battling will be enough to catch it. Rarer finds may require some chasing or tactical thinking to pursue the Pokémon, which can be spread out over multiple posts if one wishes. (Although if a multiple-post event takes place, I'm inclined to think posts would be spaced out to allow others to react [or act themselves] if they want to.) There are no special mechanics involved, though. No sense in making things too complicated.

Should I write up a post where Alix catches something, as an example of the basics?

[Krauxis]

If you wouldn't mind, it would be really helpful to me. I don't really want to belabor the issue or anything, but I won't deny it'd make finishing this post off a bit easier.