Pandan

Tales of the Crimson Legion - Galaxy at War

First Contact War reminds me of Mass Effect! Anyways, I'm interested.

Pokemon: Life [Always Open]

Sitting at the docks, legs hanging over the ocean, made Vermillion City feel a little more like home. Not that Graz missed Virbank too much, but the vibrant colors and lively energy was quite different than his grungy, muted, hometown. The ocean even smelled differently here; a little sweeter and hotter than in Unova. Under the clear blue waves, the researcher could see a school of small fish pokemon jubilantly flitting about, when they started to scatter in a panic as if plagued by an unseen force. Finalizing the coordinates of his next destination on his wristwatch, Graz stood up and patted his leg, to signal to Napoleon it was time to go.

His assistant leaped out of the water, instantly becoming visible as he came into contact with the air. In his mouth was the head of a magikarp, and an eye popped out as the vaporeon happily crunched away, making satisfied slurping and growling noises. His next destination would be a few miles out the coast of the city, to investigate some sea caves where the theorized pokemon had been spotted. Though he didn't want his hopes to be unreasonably high, he couldn't help the butterfree in his stomach or the smile spreading across his face. He technically hadn't found any evidence yet, but he was sure that Kanto, rich in history and myths, would take him steps closer to his goal.

But he was in no rush. The Institute had contacted him with a heads-up that a colleague would be in the area if he wanted some help with sorting through the leads and eyewitness accounts or even chartering passage to the purported location of the sightings. The university was cooperative for the most part, and while there was more competition between engineers and other inventors, the researchers usually were pretty good about playing nice. It was with a slight trepidation that Graz wondered if the other researcher would know what his declared specialty was. It was a bit of an embarrassment to his superiors, but he knew what he wanted to do. He reached into his bag reassuringly to make sure his camera was still there and intact. He was prepared.

Pokemon: Life [Always Open]

Graz Briar

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Name: Graz Briar
Age: 19
Appearance:

Hider

Hometown: Virbank City, Unova
Height: 5"10
Weight: 140 lbs
Occupation: Pokemon Field Researcher
Likes:
-Hiking and Swimming
-The Ocean and Seafood
-Guitar and jazz
-Travelling and Sailing
-Adventuring and Documenting, especially related to his field
-Myths and Rumors
Dislikes:
-Dragon Pokemon
-Dealing with machines and technology
-Disturbing wild pokemon & their environments
-Fear of the unknown
-Sweets and desserts (except fruit), especially sweet drinks
Talents:
-Knowledgeable about most theories and studies on pokemon mutations
-Has an ear for gossip
-Observant and analytical
Personality: Graz' most definitive trait is his curiosity. He is always looking for ways to satisfy his questions, even if that means going forth himsef to investigate. He is also fairly easy-going and enjoys an adventurous lifestyle, often growing impatient if left to stay in one place for too long. Hardworking enough to succeed in the competitive field of research but not particularly motivated in most other aspects of life, Graz is easy enough to talk to, though he'll mostly either seem too intense with questions or absentminded as he thinks of other things. Because of the intense ridicule he's faced when dealing with his particular field of research (dubbed crypto-zoology by his peers) he becomes incredibly definsive about his findings, and refuses to share them with people he doesn't trust. In addition, after that fateful night, he hasn't been able to tolerate dragon pokemon, and upon viewing one is met with his usual curiosity paired with mistrust and fear.
Background: For the most part, Graz lived an ordinary childhood. The son of commuters to Castelia City, he always felt the bustle of city life without having to live in an especially crowded area. He was never partiularly interested in pokemon only because the life of a trainer did not appeal to him- capturing wild pokemon for the purpose of battle seemed exciting, but he wasn't sure he was competitive or dedicated enough for such a life. He hardly paid much attention to pokemon until one particularly stormy night when he was around twelve.

The entire town woke to the sounds of haunting howls and moans from the ocean. Coming from a fairly superstitious family, Graz was kept inside and the blinds were drawn, but his curiosity got the better of him and he snuck out. The sight that met him was burned into his memory forever. With only lamp posts, windows, and the moon to illuminate the streets, Graz saw in the distance a massive silhouette. There was no doubt the ghostly song was coming from the creature, as it walked up and down Virbank's coast. Upon a closer inspection, it looked to be about the shape of a Goodra- but there were no confirmed instances of a Goodra being as big as the one he saw! It was at least the height of a skyscraper and had a call that could rival even the largest of frigates.

Drawn to the monster, Graz rushed to the beach and looked into its big, glowing eyes for a few moments before it turned and retreated back into the ocean, underneath the upset waves of the stormy sea. That was the last he saw of the creature, though in the following years he would spend hours at the beach hoping for a miracle, anything to prove the endless night terrors weren't just his imagination. He had even learned to sail, his interest piqued after observing one of the many mysteries the sea had to offer. No one else had seen the pokemon, at least no one who would speak about it. Nobody believed him, claiming that if such a pokemon could exist, then it would certainly be captured and used by a master pokemon trainer. But Graz knew what he saw.

The internet was ripe with stories of mysterious pokemon variations and mutations- Alolan forms and shiny pokemon were the more accepted forms of genetic mutation and abnormality, and no research had proven that such pokemon could exist. He became something of a laughingstock in even suggesting the possibility, and for awhile wondered if he might be crazy. And so Graz resolved he would become a pokemon researcher, to prove that extraordinary pokemon existed- not legendary or mythical pokemon, but "ordinary" species that had become something else. He would document their existence, for himself if not the entire world.

Now working under one of the most distinguished universities in the world in the field of pokemon research, Graz is investivating some leads in the Kanto region with his trusty assistant Vaporeon Napoleon, who he'd had since he was a child, and Pacasso, a cottonee who joined him right before he left Unova. Currently, the team is investigating reported sightings of a giant Dragonite off the region's southern coast. . .

Pokemon:

Vaporeon - Male
Ability: Water Absorb
Moveset:
-Surf
-Hydro Pump
-Ice Beam
-Light Screen

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Cottonee - Male
Ability: Prankster
Moveset:
-Switcheroo
-Grass Whistle
-Mega Drain
-Tailwind

Pokemon: Life [Always Open]

Graz Briar

---

Name: Graz Briar
Age: 19
Appearance:

Hider

Hometown: Virbank City, Unova
Height: 5"10
Weight: 140 lbs
Occupation: Pokemon Field Researcher
Likes:
-Hiking and Swimming
-The Ocean and Seafood
-Guitar and jazz
-Travelling and Sailing
-Adventuring and Documenting, especially related to his field
-Myths and Rumors
Dislikes:
-Dealing with machines and technology
-Disturbing wild pokemon & their environments
-Fear of the unknown
-Sweets and desserts (except fruit), especially sweet drinks
Talents:
-Knowledgeable about most theories and studies on pokemon mutations
-Has an ear for gossip
-Observant and analytical
Personality: Graz' most definitive trait is his curiosity. He is always looking for ways to satisfy his questions, even if that means going forth himsef to investigate. He is also fairly easy-going and enjoys an adventurous lifestyle, often growing impatient if left to stay in one place for too long. Hardworking enough to succeed in the competitive field of research but not particularly motivated in most other aspects of life, Graz is easy enough to talk to, though he'll mostly either seem too intense with questions or absentminded as he thinks of other things.
Background: For the most part, Graz lived an ordinary childhood. The son of commuters to Castelia City, he always felt the bustle of city life without having to live in an especially crowded area. He was never partiularly interested in pokemon only because the life of a trainer did not appeal to him- capturing wild pokemon for the purpose of battle seemed exciting, but he wasn't sure he was competitive or dedicated enough for such a life. Pokemon were an insignificant part of his life until one particularly stormy night when he was around twelve.

The entire town woke to the sounds of haunting howls and moans from the ocean. Coming from a fairly superstitious family, Graz was kept inside and the blinds were drawn, but his curiosity got the better of him and he snuck out. The sight that met him was burned into his memory forever. With only lamp posts, windows, and the moon to illuminate the streets, Graz saw in the distance a massive silhouette. There was no doubt the ghostly song was coming from the creature, as it walked up and down Virbank's coast. Upon a closer inspection, it looked to be about the shape of a Goodra- but there were no confirmed instances of a Goodra being as big as the one he saw! It was at least the height of a skyscraper and had a call that could rival even the largest of frigates.

Drawn to the monster, Graz rushed to the beach and looked into its big, glowing eyes for a few moments before it turned and retreated back into the ocean, underneath the upset waves of the stormy sea. That was the last he saw of the creature, though in the following years he would spend hours at the beach hoping for a miracle. He had even learned to sail, his interest piqued after observing one of the many mysteries the sea had to offer. No one else had seen the pokemon, at least no one who would speak about it. Nobody believed him, claiming that if such a pokemon could exist, then it would certainly be captured and used by a master pokemon trainer. But Graz knew what he saw.

The internet was ripe with stories of mysterious pokemon variations and mutations- Alolan forms and shiny pokemon were the more accepted forms of genetic mutation and abnormality, but the scientific community knew that others were possible. And so Graz resolved he would become a pokemon researcher, to prove that extraordinary pokemon existed- not legendary or mythical pokemon, but "ordinary" species that had become something else. He would document their existence, for himself if not the entire world.

Now working under one of the most distinguished universities in the world in the field of pokemon research, Graz is investivating some leads in the Kanto region with his trusty assistant Vaporeon Napoleon, who he'd had since he was a child, and Pacasso, a cottonee who joined him right before he left Unova. Currently, the team is investigating reported sightings of a giant Dragonite off the region's southern coast. . .

Pokemon:

Vaporeon - Male
Ability: Water Absorb
Moveset:
-Surf
-Hydro Pump
-Ice Beam
-Light Screen

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Cottonee - Male
Ability: Prankster
Moveset:
-Switcheroo
-Grass Whistle
-Mega Drain
-Tailwind

Pokemon: Life [Always Open]

Hey! Saw the interest check and this looks like a fun take on the Pokemon universe! Can I still make a character?

First Post!

Heya! I'm Pandan! Been looking for an RP site for a while now, so I'm glad to be here. I've been roleplaying for 10+ years, but I'm by no means an expert or anything like that. Can't wait to get back into the swing of writing to combat that pesky block. Be seeing you around!