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Avalia

Aiko Yume

Time: Mid-Day
Location: River Fairy Kingdom
Inventory: Lightly-ornate robes, pouch of amas, parasol, peacock fan
Interactions: Yuka @princess, Orias @Helo

This kingdom was like a massive dream, unto itself. A lively place, almost festive, with a certain ethereal quality in the air. The days were actually rather pleasant here, perhaps due in part to all the foliage. Something about the vitality of this place made it easier, though that same energy about the place made the nights fantastic. They'd spent their time here in a way not unlike Yuka. The culture here tended to throw inhibition to the wind, and nobody bat an eye at their transformations. Perhaps out of habit, they didn't tend to shift in front of anyone. Maybe they thought it was just a glamour, or didn't even really care what it was? Or maybe it was cool.

At any rate, it made for a wonderful home for a drifter. Their recent adventure had been like taking a short but very clouded and mysterious fall onto a bed of flowers. Nevermind the fell wind. It was easy to forget the trouble on their heels, but Orias was sure to remember. The fallen royalty had something to prove, but to whom? Aiko wasn't in the habit of prying or pestering, only peeping. It was only their nature.

What wasn't their nature was training. Yuka was powerful in a confrontation, somehow. Orias had martial skill, and probably magical skill buried in there somewhere. Doubt could be a powerful thing, but it was hard to believe it was only that. The point was, they could actually be the weak link in a confrontation. Relying on raw magical power might work at night, but no way they could rely on that during the day.

That peacock fan was a nice magic focus. When it was open, it would form a sort of blade, over the edge of the fan. The magic could be shot out by closing it, or you could point it around and shoot. They should have gotten a few of them, it felt like you'd want two. Maybe they should ask Yuka to spar or something?

On this particular day, Aiko was doing nothing in particular; enjoying the peace of this place and soaking in the energies. They had caught sight of Yuka and followed her in to find Orias. The poor fellow, having to manage this cat. Aiko would attempt to calm her down by playing with her hair or scritching her head. Behind her ear, perhaps? Too much and we'd be doing something else, but a little in the not wrong spot might do it. "My, you do get excited. Not exactly who I would expect in a royal hunting party, but neither am I."

🗡 Roses and Daggers 🎕

Time: Morning
Location: Castle town
Interactions: Lyra Carris, Ashe
Mentions: @Blizz @Timemaster

Captain Stratya had melded in with the common folk. She worked odd jobs for spending money, and stayed in a room at the tavern. She'd worked with a local bank to hold her more precious belongings, like her armor. With a bit of exchanged currency, the bank was the only one that knew she was a foreigner, though she didn't try particularly hard to hide it. She only really wanted to conceal her status, at least for a little bit.

While it was fun to be a commoner again for a while, she did have work to do. Between hearing of the appearance of a high-ranking military officer and a rumor about nobles having some kind of warehouse party (oh dear), Stratya knew it was time to go back to work. She retrieved her armor, heralding, and other sensitive belongings from the bank.

Now dressed recognizably, Stratya had a choice. For once, she didn't have to make the choice, however. She was making her way toward the castle when she saw that high-ranking officer she heard about leaving an eatery with a woman. Including her own, that made for an awful lot of foreign swords in one place. It was the kind of thing that might make a new guard nervous, but more veteran guards should be used to it.

The officer bore colors she didn't recognize, and the other woman had a strange sword, long and curved back and narrow. "Here I thought all foreign dignitaries would be in the castle. Well, I guess that makes three of us," as though she wasn't already aware that she would find this particular officer in the town. "Captain Durmand, of Caesonia."

🗡 Roses and Daggers 🎕

The Commoner Knight of Caesonia, Stratya Durmand v1.2

Knight-Captain of Caesonia
Stratya Durmand, 26, Female

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Appearance

Height: 5'6"
Weight: 160 lbs
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Length/Texture: Down to her shoulder blades and silky
Hair Color: Light Brown
Skin Color: Fair
Facial details: Tall, round, slender and strong. Like Xena, but rounder.
Distinguishing features: Plain but pretty, Stratya can be heard from afar by her thick dialect. Though she dresses to hide them, she has a few scars on her body. A few old cuts on her arms, lots of little ones on the backs of her calloused hands, and one on the left side of her torso, shallow.
Clothing Preferences: Nothing very fancy. She often finds herself in uniform, which suits her fine. It doesn't get in the way of her movement, and she doesn’t have to think about fashion. Clothes that are too nice just make her worry she’ll damage them or get them dirty.

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Psychology

Likes:
Peace, music, good food, affordable mead, shellfish, ribs, weird parrying daggers
Dislikes:
Competitive pressure, snobs, misogyny, discord, abuse, regular fish, fine clothes

Sexuality:
Bisexual

Hobbies:
Baking, drinking, playing music, training

Life Goals/Dreams:
Peace and safety for her people. She's a simple woman, content with simple things. Food in her belly, the sun on her face, people she likes and cares for. A good pint of mead. That's all she really wants, it's just too bad some people won't let things be that simple.

Personality Summary:
Stratya is a simple woman with a sharp mind that thinks too much at times, and an appreciation for nice things. She'd love to just lay on a hillside and play her fife or have a drink at the tavern all day, but unfortunately, there's much work to be done. She's fairly easy-going, which can cause people to lower their guard to her, perhaps even to think she’s less capable than she is.

Questions regarding her father have been a specter in her woods since. Whether she could have done something to have come to a different end, to have left him alive. She feels responsible, partly, like she didn't do enough. Like she didn't see things quickly enough. Part of her says she did what she could, part of her says it wasn't enough.

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Background

Current occupation:
Knight Captain

Any past occupations?:
Baker, Town Guard, Soldier

Relatives:
Father deceased. Mother, younger brother and two sisters operate the bakery and brewery in the Vermillion region.

Skills:
Flute and vocals, cooking and baking, swordplay and brawling, thought and deductive reasoning

History Summary:
A young girl in a small farming village worked in her mother's bakery, helping to make the bread and often carrying the bread throughout her village to the various shops and folks that needed it. Her father, a guard for the village and nearby trading town, taught his eldest child, Stratya, the warrior traditions passed down to him from his father, and to him from his mother, and so on into days they had no records for.
The day of her first hunt was an important day for her. At just 15, she brought back a whole wild boar for the festival that had been the purpose of her hunt. A very successful hunt. After another year, when she was considered of age by the militia, she enlisted into the town guard.
After two years of guard service, Stratya Durmand began her service to the crown as a woman-at-arms for the local Barony’s militia at the age of 18, but through service exceeding her station, she was recognized for excellence and given an officer position. As a Lieutenant, and with the authority such rank gave her, her sharp mind began sniffing things out.
The particular event that earned her knighting was the shattering of an underground sorcerer's ring, the capture of about a dozen gathered magic-users, and the elimination of violent resistors, including her father. She used a small, well-organized squad to breach a meeting and take the ring by surprise. That was in 1737. Since then, she's gone from the capital on a major investigation that was, ultimately, a failure, but not without fruit.

Pokémon: There and Back Again

Stella Lumite

inventory

GP: 1000
Items: PokeBall 6x, Potion x5, Antidote x5, Escape Rope, Repel

roster

Kaebe

Lv 8 HP: Full/??
Tackle, Tail Whip, Roar, Ancient Power

Ocul

Lv 7, HP: Full/??
Struggle Bug, Infestation

Scamp

Lv 5, HP: Full/??
Tackle, Tail Whip, Nuzzle

Niblet

Lv 7, HP: Full/??
Absorb, Fury Cutter, Electroweb

Sterk

Lv 5, Full/??
Peck, Leer, Power Trip

PC

Empty

Whoops I saved over it. Shopping and move tutor. Infestation for Ocul.

I'll recreate this later maybe.

Pokémon: There and Back Again

Stella Lumite

inventory

GP: 5200
Items: PokeBall 2x

roster

Kaebe

Lv 8 HP: Full/??
Tackle, Tail Whip, Roar, Ancient Power

Ocul

Lv 7, HP: Full/??
Struggle Bug

Scamp

Lv 5, HP: Full/??
Tackle, Tail Whip, Nuzzle

Niblet

Lv 7, HP: Full/??
Absorb, Fury Cutter, Electroweb

Sterk

Lv 5, Full/??
Peck, Leer, Power Trip

PC

Empty

As she sat around, Stella browsed through the Center's brochures, picking a few out and stuffing them in her backpack. If there was any information on that house, she'd want it. It seemed mysterious, but also like it could have been on purpose? For a town so invested

What time was it, anyway?

As she picked up her Pokemon, Stella looked to her right, curiously. Move tutor? She'd heard mention of them from trainers. She gave Joy her thanks and approached the tutor. "Hello. You're a Move Tutor? Anything... you can teach a Blipbug?" Having something more than Struggle Bug would be nice, but maybe it just wasn't possible. Surely, a Pokemon like that must evolve... How else would it survive?

"I've got some others. How about a Tyrunt? Or a Joltic?" She was certainly interested in expanding the movesets her Pokemon knew. She wondered if any of the kids around here knew about rare or uncommon pokemon in town. She had an extra electric type that might make a good pet, she could trade for information.

Pokémon: There and Back Again

Stella Lumite

inventory

GP: 5200
Items: PokeBall 2x

roster

Kaebe

Lv 8 HP: Full/??
Tackle, Tail Whip, Roar, Ancient Power

Ocul

Lv , HP: ~1/??
Struggle Bug

Scamp

Lv 5, HP: 9/??
Tackle, Tail Whip, Nuzzle

Niblet

Lv 7, HP: 21/??
Absorb, Fury Cutter, Electroweb

Sterk

Lv 5, Low/??
Peck, Leer, Power Trip

PC

Empty

Academia could be competitive, and Thora already felt like a friend. She didn't want to poison that by digging where she wasn't appreciated. But, Thora was only joking. Whew. "Ah, yes, such family history would be most informative for my counter-strategy."

"There's a specific test for the Elite Four? Makes sense... It must be really hard. I wonder who has it worse, the applicant or the facilitators? I suppose that would depend on if the applicant makes the cut or not."

As they entered the town, Stella was greeted by pleasant scents and beautiful flowers everywhere. The town was called Florasong, after all. "Wow. It's like the whole town is a park. So different from Edda. I've heard about this place (Starbor, too), but seeing it yourself is worth it." She found herself sniffing some nearby flowers, giving a contented sigh before turning back to Thora, "I think I can see the Center from here. I won't turn down the company if you're not doing anything, though."

She'd want to rest her Pokemon at the center and restock on her supplies. Get some more potions, pokeballs, see what else they had. She also had a lot of new Pokemon that hadn't been looked over by Nurse Joy yet.

🗡 Roses and Daggers 🎕

How is it that old writing never fails to embarrass?

Knight-Inquisitor of Caesonia
Stratya Durmand, 26, Female

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Appearance

Height: 5'6"
Weight: 150 lbs
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Length/Texture: Long and silky
Hair Color: Light Brown
Skin Color: Fair
Facial details(freckles, moles, etc): A freckle here or there
Distinguishing features: Plain but pretty, Stratya is most commonly distinguished by her uniform.
Clothing Preferences: Simple clothes. They let her blend in among the people. She can get away for a quiet drink occasionally, like that.

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Psychology

Likes:
Peace and prosperity, music, good food
Dislikes:
Cheap beer, laziness, competitive pressure

Sexuality:
Bisexual

Hobbies:
Flute, singing, cooking, laying in the sun

Life Goals/Dreams:
Peace and safety for her people

Personality Summary:
Stratya is a simple woman with a sharp mind that thinks too much. She'd love to just lay on a hillside and play the flute or have a drink at the tavern all day, but unfortunately, there's much work to be done. She's fairly easy-going, which can cause people to lower their guard to her. Her sergeants usually handle discipline, but she's been known to handle certain cases herself. She might tell a petty thief "ten million years dungeon" with a straight face and then walk away, only to release the poor fellow within the next month while acting like she's completely forgotten about him, instead of it having been her intention from the start.

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Background

Current occupation:
Inquisitor-Knight Captain

Any past occupations?:
Baker, Soldier (2 years), Knight (4 years)

Relatives:
Common folk. Father, mother, brothers and sisters. None so distinguished as to be known by the courts.

Skills:
Flute and vocals, cooking, swordplay

History Summary:
A young girl in a small farming village worked in her mother's bakery, helping to make the bread and often carrying the bread throughout her village to the various shops that needed it. Her father was a guard for the village, and he took the time to teach her a bit of swordplay. She was actually quite good, and as she got older, she began to be a challenge for him to keep up with.
One day, while on her delivery rounds for lunch, the lass did witness an incident between her father, a member of the town guard, and a criminal. Her father suffered injury in combat and, incited, the young lady did charge. She set her basket of bread down without spilling any as she came forward, picked up her father's dropped sword, and disabled the criminal's sword hand before pinning him down while more guardsmen came to make an arrest.
Stratya Durmand began her service to the crown as a common soldier at the age of 18, but through persistent service to the populace beyond her duties as a soldier, she was recognized for excellence and brought into knighthood. As a knight, a sharp mind quickly made her the knight to see for investigations of a wide variety.
The investigation that earned her the rank of Captain was the shattering of an underground sorcerer's ring, and the capture of at least a dozen gathered magic-users, and the elimination of just a few violent resistors. She used a small, well-organized squad of knights to round up those that tried to escape. That was two years ago. Since then, she has made for herself quite the name with hard work and solid deductions.

Avalia

Aiko Yume

Time: Night
Location: River Fairy Kingdom
Inventory: Lightly-ornate robes, pouch of amas, parasol, peacock fan
Interactions: Yuka @princess, Orias @Helo

Yuka directed then in to a tavern, The Pretty Flower, and Orias decided to come with them. "Hah, can't pin me down." Aiko slid an arm around Yuka and entered the tavern with her. Orias was busy convincing himself this was ok, the poor stressed, anxious thing.

"You'll get your rest. Later." The rest would be important, as well. Aiko would manage his sleep, tonight. But for now, it was time to relax with these lovely people. Perhaps Aiko should have come here sooner.

They did party and drink, and when Orias seemed to be fading out Aiko encouraged them to find rest for the rest of the night. It would be while they all rested that Aiko would come to Orias. They would manage his sleep that night, while they talked.

Pokémon: There and Back Again

Stella Lumite

inventory

GP: 5200
Items: PokeBall 2x

roster

Kaebe

Lv 8 HP: Full/??
Tackle, Tail Whip, Roar, Ancient Power

Ocul

Lv , HP: ~1/??
Struggle Bug

Scamp

Lv 5, HP: 9/??
Tackle, Tail Whip, Nuzzle

Niblet

Lv 7, HP: 21/??
Absorb, Fury Cutter, Electroweb

Sterk

Lv 5, Low/??
Peck, Leer, Power Trip

PC

Empty

Trying to figure out her team? "Oh! Ah, n-no, just... Wondering how he fit into your teams. He would be as much of a puzzle to fight, as he is a strong contender, I imagine. Ground-types will get put right back in the dirt, if they come in too cocky. You have more? Uwaaah, lucky," Stella stared with a certain envy, though she reminded herself that she'd just have to find her own rare Pokemon. And that she already has a shiny Tyrunt. Speakin' of.

"Ya tired, boy?" Kaebe seemed a little slow. Stella held up his ball and lasered him, "go on and rest in your ball, then. Put your feet up." She holstered it and held her hand up for her Joltic to climb into. She brought Niblet down to about chest level and held her there so she could pet the fuzzy thing. "Niblet, I know you ate Kaebe's paralysis earlier, but are you hungry?"

She saw Florasong ahead of them, relieved for the safety of a town. She had Thora with her, granted, but it wasn't a complete guarantee, after all. She'd want to get to the PokéCenter right away, and also see what's in stock at the market. Her Pokedex told her she had money to spend. If she caught enough rare Pokemon, she could buy a house.

"I guess it makes sense, you have more of those Electrode. As gym leader, are you involved in raising them? Wait, you're my age, aren't you? You're a gym leader?!"

Avalia

Aiko Yume

Time: Night
Location: River Fairy Kingdom
Inventory: Lightly-ornate robes, pouch of amas, parasol, peacock fan
Interactions: Xavier @Potter *cough*, Yuka @princess, Orias @Helo

It was shaping up to be a good night. Having the fun-loving Yuka along for some sight-seeing and bar hopping would ensure a good time, and it almost seemed like there wouldn't be any wet blankets, until Orias directed his attention toward them. "Secrets?" Aiko looked around at the people nearby, the thin crowds. "Oh, should we not meet with more secrecy? You leave that to me. You just go and rest for now, if you like. We will gush about our secrets in secrecy tonight, if you are so eager."

Secrecy was pretty easy. Just visit someone in their dreams. Aiko could exert enough influence on the mind to help a person remember it, but reinforcing it through the next day would definitely help. They'd need to get into a library, there might be demonology books they could use to help Orias remember their discussion to come.

"But, let's not dampen the moment. If nothing else, you should take the opportunity to engage with the local traditions and culture, if you will not rest." It will make for a wonderful backdrop to our chat in your dreams. "Show your future allies what kind of man you are."