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Pokémon Knights

@RyikLooks good! Cool to have you on board. Don’t forget a quote.

Pokémon Knights

Kaizer Drachen

"Careful, Rookies! This dragon may be old, but he's still got his fangs!"

Name: Kaizer Drachen

Age: 55

Status: Rallen Knight's Academy Headmaster

Appearance: Kaizer has the visage of an aged warrior. When he's not wearing his usual armor, his body is covered in a variety of scars from the many battles he's fought over the years. His hair has begun graying over the last few years, leaving him with a salt-and-pepper coloration. His eyes are a striking grey. Despite his advancing age, Kaizer's body is still in peak physical condition due to training and working out at every possible opportunity.

Personality: As one would expect, Kaizer thinks of himself as little more than a warrior for the crown. He claims it's not his place to think or question orders, but truth be told, he's much wiser than he lets on. He rarely, if ever, jumps into battle without thinking through his plans, and makes it his mission to ensure every soldier survives the mission, sometimes even at the cost of his own life and limb. He's long since considered retiring from the service, finding a wife, and settling down, but he takes his job at the academy with the utmost seriousness and has come to consider the children at the school to be his own in a mentor sort of way. Despite this, he has a record for being a strict and demanding teacher and will not accept anything but the best from those put under his charge.

Biography: Kaizer was a model soldier from a young age. Coming from one of the poorest areas of the Rallen Region, he joined the military after his father's death as a means of providing for his mother and younger sister. Shortly after joining, it was discovered that Kaizer had the potential to use the Unity Phenomenon and he found himself whisked away to the Knight's Academy where he was partnered with a small and sickly Charmander which he nickamed Ignis.

The other students - many of them noble's children - mocked the duo for their ragged appearance and lack of proper training, but this only strengthened Kaizer's resolve to prove himself. In three short years, he rose through the ranks of the Academy, voraciously studying and training at every opportunity until he graduated at the top of his class in the final year, now with a powerful Charizard at his side. Together, Kaizer and Ignis found themselves at the forefront of several battles that helped to expand the boundaries of the Rallen Region and the two became legendary heroes in the eyes of the people. Kaizer even was said to have once caught the attention of Princess Sophia, the king's eldest daughter and future Queen of the region.

After twenty-five years of service, Kaizer and Ignis found themselves being honored with a new opportunity. A commission from the now Queen Sophia to return to the Rallen Knights' Academy as the new headmaster and oversee the training of the incoming students. In addition, he was charged to open the doors of the academy so the chance to become a Pokémon Knight was more accessible to the peasantry of the Rallen Region. Kaizer graciously accepted the offer and has held the position to this day.

Partner Pokémon + Unity Abilities: Kaizer's partner Pokémon is his Ignis, his Charizard. Ignis started out as a meek and sickly Charmander, but grew into a more refined and confident persona as he evolved. Currently, he serves as an ally and mount to Kaizer when he needs to get around the region. In battle, Ignis is widely considered to be one of the strongest Pokémon in the royal army, having never retreated from battle a single time.

When using Unity, Kaizer receives an armor that shares Ignis' strength with his own. A single punch from Kaizer in this form has enough power to knock down a castle wall (Focus Punch/Seismic Toss). In addition, Kaizer is able to use a limited amount of magic to conjure flames, which he typically summons into his palm and unleashes a plume of scorching fire (Flamethrower). He would later modify this ability and become capable of generating lightning attacks as well (Thunderpunch) Finally, the cape on the armor is capable of splitting into a pair of wing-like appendages that allows Kaizer short range gliding when airbore, but he needs to generate the altitude first.

Likes:
- Training
- Greeting New Students
- Flying with Ignis
- Waking before sunrise
- Cold Showers
- Queen Sophia

Dislikes:
- Nobility other than the royals
- People who take advantage of others
- Fish (or at least the smell)
- Ghost-Type Pokémon

Quirks:
- Kaizer has received the nickname "Old Dragon" during his tenure at the academy. Despite being a joke, he actually accepted the moniker, often using it to remind students that he's still got more than enough strength to whip them into shape.
- While it rarely happens, Kaizer and Ignis have been known to get into fights with one another over various - and usually menial - issues. When it does happen, the pair are so evenly matched with each other that their fights can last for hours on end.
- Kaizer has an immense tolerance for alcohol. According to other faculty members at the academy, he once drank three tankards of ale in one sitting and showed no signs of intoxication.
- Despite her being married with children, it's been a long-held rumor that Kaizer and Queen Sophia had a romance in the past. Kaizer has always denied these rumors, but one student swore that he found a miniature portrait of the queen sitting on Kaizer's bedside table when he snuck into the headmaster's bed chambers.

Relations

[You can leave this empty for the time being. This section will be used to write down what your character thinks of other character in the rp whether they be PCs, or NPCs in the world of the Rallen Region]

Here's the first character so you can have an idea for how the character sheet is set up! Woohoo! Finally starting this!

Pokémon Knights

Annnnnd.... The RP is live! https://www.roleplayerguild.com/topics/188699-pok-mon-knights/ooc

Pokémon Knights

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.

Character Sheets

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So here's a quick breakdown of all the stuff I'm looking for on your character sheets

Faceclaim: [what your character looks like without the armor]

Armored Form: [If you want to include an image of what their Unity Armor looks like, you are welcome to do so, or you can just descrive it below]

Quote: [Let's see some of your character's personality!]

Name: [Pretty self-explanatory]

Age:

Status: [What faction does your character belong to? Are they a Knight? A member of Decree? Or are they unaligned? If in the academy, please include either the year or their role on the faculty]

Appearance: [Basically put anything here that isn't specifically shown in the faceclaim or give details about the armored form if you can't provide an image.]

Personality: [What are the strengths and flaws of your character? How do they respond to the world around them? Make sure you keep it balanced]

Biography: [Give us an intro to your character and the events that led up to them being where they are now. How did they meet their partner Pokémon? Was there some major event in their past? These are the things I want to know! Two or three short paragraphs will work, but I'm not expecting a whole book]

Partner Pokémon + Unity Abilities: [Unlike other Pokémon stories, your character is going to only have one Pokémon on their team. This is the Pokemon you achieve Unity with. You may have other Pokémon, but they aren't Pokémon you'd use in battle (i.e. a Gastly may hang around your room, but he's not going to listen if you give him orders). In addition, this is where you'll give information about your armor. What abilities does it grant? Can it use magic? Is there anything special about it that ties into your relationship with your partner?]

Likes: [What are some things your character likes?.]

Dislikes: [What are some things your character dislikes?.]

Quirks: [What makes your character interesting/unique? Give me some of their more 'unique' traits. This can be more realistic things like being night person, or you can get a little ridiculous with some anime tropes if you wish]

Relations

[You can leave this empty for the time being. This section will be used to write down what your character thinks of other character in the rp whether they be PCs, or NPCs in the world of the Rallen Region]

Pokémon: Rust

Again, should have something up in a few hours!

Pokémon: Rust

Sorry if I've been keeping you all waiting, was waiting on a post from NoCo but it seems he's had unfortunate circumstances. I'll make a post tomorrow and we can keep it going!

@Suicharte

Not unfortunate. Just a really busy week. It’s election time here in the states and my job involves doing PR for various candidates so I naturally get busier once the election dates loom. 😅

Pokemon: Ascendancy

@Ambra ahh darn. Well thanks for the opportunity!

Pokémon: Rust

@LuckyBlackCatYeah, I’m doing better. I had to travel this weekend so I’m away from my laptop and can’t post anything in long form. Hopefully should have some stuff ready by Sunday.

Pokemon: Ascendancy

Lol so many naming themes! Jet aircraft, space, gems, metals, coffee, tanks...

@LuckyBlackCat

Lol Asher’s all became soccer terms (except for the Cinderace 😂)

Pokemon: Ascendancy

Why are so many of us so tall and like spicy food

@Lord Orgasmo

I mean… when the canonical most popular dish in Galar is curry, it kinda comes with the territory. Good curry is spicy.