RisingRobin

Pokémon Knights

Gotta doctor up the IC a bit today. I’m not totally satisfied with it so hold off posting till that’s done.

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@TheNoCoKid Hi there. I was starting on a character sheet for Grimer/Muk when I realized... do Grimer/Muk exist in this Medieval-ish era? Could Medieval River Sewage generate a Grimer, or are they a newer Pokemon created at the dawn of factory pollution? Are there any Pokemon that just don't exist in the time of this rp?

@Zanavy

Tbh, I’m not here to play time cop so I don’t see why a Muk couldn’t exist? Really the only Pokémon I probably wouldn’t allow is Porygon for obvious reasons.

Of Data and Code - A Digimon Story

Axel Ryder

Age:16
Crest:Honor
Personality: Axel initially comes across as a cheerful and carefree individual, but this wasn't always the case. In his younger years, constant motivation from his parents made him view the world solely as a battle to the top. He saw everyone as an obstacle in his way, or a tool to be used to get to his objective. As a result, he was something of a loner and didn't have any friends. Since being kicked out, his personality has done a one-eighty and he tries to enjoy where he is in the moment rather than fighting for a future goal. However, if he finds himself in a competitive situation, he has no problem slipping back into his old persona in order to obtain what he wants.
Backstory: Being an only child, Axel was constantly the object of his parents' attention. Both of them being successful doctors, they had high expectations their son would follow in their footsteps. This resulted in Axel being forced to study day-in, day-out in order for him to have the 'best' grades, best status, and best future possible. Axel's parents even enrolled him in martial arts and several other extracurriculars for him to be 'the best' athlete as well as best student. He was taught to look at others as inferior to him and to think of them only as stepping stones towards his ultimate goal. As a result, Axel didn't have many friends growing up and spent much of his time either at home, or down at the local arcade when he could get away from his parents. Because he was always there alone, Mr. Brewer - the arcade owner - took notice of him and the two sparked a friendship over their shared love of the arcade games.

When Axel entered his sophomore year of high school, an event happened that would change his life forever. He finally worked up the nerve to tell his parents that he was tired of their constant hovering over his shoulder. He hated that he didn't have any friends, and no life outside of them and school. While this was a huge weight to finally get off his shoulders... it had the adverse effect of causing his parents to view Axel as a failure and kick him out of the house. With nowhere else to go, Axel went to Mr. Brewer, who took him in and offered Axel a job in exchange for him living in the back room of the arcade.

Not wanting to let this setback hinder him, Axel accepted the offer and quickly picked up the skills needed to keep the arcade cabinets running. Six months into his tenure, an electrical storm caused a power surge at the arcade. When Axel went to make sure none of the machines were fried, one of them was glowing. When Axel touched the machine, he found himself sucked into the screen. He awoke on an empty plain, with a voice addressing him by name. It said he was being charged with the protection of an egg and - if he cared for it - the egg would repay him in kind. The next thing Axel knew, he was standing in a blacked out arcade with a melon-sized egg in his hands. Not knowing what to make of the experience, Toby hid the egg in the back room, not even telling Mr. Brewer about the event that night. Even after the egg hatched, Axel hid the little Punimon and fed it with Instant Ramen he brought home from the supermarket.
Notes:
- Despite breaking away from his parents, Axel still cares for them and has yet to completely shake their 'competitive' philosophy. He'll often view mundane activities as competitions in order to keep himself engaged.
- Due to living on his own for some time, Axel has a fascination with Instant Ramen. It's his goal to eat all the flavors.
- When he's not working at the arcade, Axel has another part-time job at an electronics shop where he does maintenance on other electronics such as cell phones and gaming consoles.

Faraday the Elecmon

Personality: Electric, Excitable. Faraday can't sit still when there's a job to be done. Despite his belief that it's his duty to aid those in need, Faraday sometimes acts rather childish when he wants to get his way. Like Axel, Faraday is something of a foodie and loves his ramen. He also has a soft spot for children
Notes:
Evolution Line

In-Training: Tsunomon
- Tsuno-Slash
Rookie: Elecmon
- Nine Tails
- Lightning Knife
Champion: Leomon
Ultimate:
Mega:

Of Data and Code - A Digimon Story

I'll snatch up Honor as my Crest now if I can.

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Adding this guy, because after playing Legends I couldn't resist a cameo character.

Okido

Appearance

Armored Form

"Well well well, if it isn't the rookies! Let's see what you're made of!

Name: Okido

Age: 25

Status: Mercenary hired by Kaizer

Appearance: Okido would earn an odd stare from anyone living in the Rallen Region. His clothes are made from cascoon fiber and his normal armor looks totally bizarre compared to the Rallen Knight's platemail. He's typically seen wandering around in robes rather than clothing 'approved' by the Unity Knights' Academy, and almost always wears sandals. When asked, he complains, "Your tunics restrict my movement, and your boots crush my feet". At his side, he carries a sword that he claims to have inherited from his grandfather, a legendary warrior in his home region.

Personality: Okido is a rather cocky man. If he's ever lead to a fight, he will constantly brag about his achievements and battle record before initiating combat, and seems to have a strange tendency to yell when attacking. He's also exceptionally proud of his skill at training his partner as Gyarados are seen as wildly destructive and hard to control all across the world. Despite his bragging, Okido has the skill to back up many of his claims. He's a highly trained fighter and he seems to possess an innate knowledge of Pokemon that exceeds that of many scholars in Rallen.

Biography: Much of Okido's past is shrouded in mystery. What is known is that he turned up on the shores of the Rallen Region two years ago riding a Gyarados and demanding to battle the strongest warriors in Rallen. Ten of Rallen's strongest knights were sent to face him, but all ten were swiftly defeated, with Okido claiming their weapons as 'trophies'. Kaizer and Ignis were then summoned to give Okido his challenge. Their battle lasted for nearly three hours until Kaizer activated his Unity with Ignis and gained the upper hand. Right as Okido was about to lose, he called out to his Gyarados and a triggered a Unity of his own.

With this sudden turn of events, Okido lauched a powerful counterattack, taking Kaizer by surprise. Despite the sudden power up, Okido's unfamiliarity with Unity was his ultimate downfall. In his attempt to defeat Kaizer, Okido burned through his partner's energy too quickly as the armor vanished. Seizing the moment, Kaizer landed a powerful blow to the ronin's chest, and won the duel. Afterwards - much to Kaizer's surprise - Okido bowed down before him and demanded that Kaizer teach him about this new power he'd awakened. Despite his initial refusal, Kaizer was moved by the young man's dedication and his promise that he would return the weapons he took from the other knights in exchange for Kaizer's tutelage.

Returning to the academy with Kazier, Okido was taken in as Kaizer's 'apprentice' and an assistant battlemaster to the students. Many a student are enthralled by the stories of his travels in addition to his key insights into both combat and Pokémon care. While he's expressed a desire to return to his home region one day, Okido claims he won't do it until he's seen every Pokémon the world over, and mastered the power of Unity.

Partner Pokémon: Okido's partner is Genzai, his red Gyarados. He claims he caught the unusual Pokémon as a golden Magikarp in a pond outside his family home, but he's also told stories to other students about how he met the monster while sailing the seas and tamed it through sheer will. Regardless of the real story, it's clear that Genzai respects Okido and follows his orders without question. Due to it's size, Genzai doesn't live in the academy paddock with the rest of the Pokémon. Instead, it lives in a nearby lake by which Okido conducts his classes with the students. Strangely, Genzai has taken well to life at the academy and tries to get along with students who are terrified by his mean-looking façade.

Unity Abilities: When using Unity, Okido becomes covered head to toe in a samurai-like armor depicting his partner's visage. The armor offers him complete protection from a variety of blows and - on close inspection - is actually quite oily like fish scales. This enables attacks to simply slide right off him while he's free to attack as he pleases. Okido gains an incredible boost in strength while in this form, and his attacks are so fast, some say it's like fighting a wild Pokémon itself (Thrash). He can use magic to fire powerful bursts of water from either his hands, or the faceplate of the armor (Hydro Pump), and generate high velocity winds to slash his enemies (Hurricane). Finally, when he gets really angry, Okido summons all his fury into his sword and can unleash devestating energy attacks, but this has the cost of burning through his stamina quickly (Dragon Rage).

Likes:
- Meditating
- Honor
- Meeting new Pokémon
- Proving his superiority
- Raw Fish
- Poetry

Dislikes:
- Loud Noises
- Losing
- Those without honor
- Alcohol
- Psychic-Type Pokémon

Quirks:
- Sometimes, a passing student might see Okido scribbling onto a piece of paper. He won't admit it, but Okido is secretly a big fan of writing poems.
- Okido has tried several times - unsuccessfully - to get food from his home region put on the menu at the academy. He claims it's tasty, but many don't want to try his raw fish meals.
- One of Okido's hobbies is walking through the forest and collecting Cascoon silk. He uses the silk to mend his clothes and as maintenance for his sword.
- Okido is a lightweight. One sip of alcohol and he gets drunk. He claims he just prefers tea.

Relations

Its a Digiman Adventure ;)

@G3njii I should have one ready soon. Has anyone picked a Leomon line? I wanted to see what's been taken before I applied.

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@EchoicChamber Sure thing. We're just getting started!

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The sun was barely starting to rise as Kaizer slowly pulled himself out of bed. The ageing knight took a deep yawn as he moved towards the window of the headmaster's room. From his tower at the Unity Knights Academy, Kaizer had a stunning view of the surrounding hills and valleys to the distant silhouette of Gift City - the kingdom capital - on the horizon. The academy had once been located in middle of the capital, but one too many complaints about leveled houses had caused the king to relocate the academy to the mountains.

The trees surrounding the academy were starting to change into various hues of crimson, yellow, and orange; signaling the end of summer and the arrival of a new batch of students to the academy. Kaizer had been disheartened to hear the number would be even lower than last year's. With Decree actively seeking out and hunting youths possessing the Unity Factor, it was becoming harder and harder to find them even with the Crown's resources. Nevertheless, the headmaster forced a smile onto his face. The students would be arriving this morning and he made it a point to meet them at the front gate with Ignis when they did.

After taking a moment to let the crisp morning air wash across his skin, Kaizer threw on his tunic and leggings before donning his armor. Even on days when he never saw combat, he never seemed to be comfortable if he wasn't wearing it. Besides, he'd need to make a full presentation today if the new arrivals wanted to know what sort of discipline would be expected from them in the coming years. Before, leaving, Kaizer flipped down on small portrait of Queen Sophia Valecourt that sat on his bedside table and he made for the paddocks to wake Ignis.

Ignis was slumbering peacefully in the paddocks; his tail flickering like a candle flame in the low light. After several minutes of trying to jostle the Chrizard awake, Kaizer eventually woke him by dumping a bucket of water on Ignis' tail, the sudden shock causing the dragon to roar in suprise, "Heh. Finally awake, you lazy beast?" The old knight laughed as he caught an angry punch in mid-air, "We can't have you sleeping late today. You should already know what today is, Ignis. We have some fresh meat coming." This got Ignis' attention and he smiled at the thought of getting some new sparring partners. Seeing him awake, Kaizer gestured for his partner to follow. Even before anyone arrived, they still had morning exercises.

"One! Two! Three!", Kaizer shouted out as Ignis punched the air in time. Even if Ignis had his own magic, Kaizer knew his powers could only go so far. As a result, the duo had spent every morning for the last twenty-five years diligently practicing to ensure they could fight without the use of magic or Unity. After Ignis was finished, Kaizer took his stance and repeated the manuver while Ignis roared out the count. They continued in this manner for several other drills: kicks, throws, tail strike, sword skills, etc. Kaizer was so ingrained in his task that he didn't hear the sound of sandals crossing the training grounds until a voice cut through his focus.

"Ugh... Good morning, boss. Another day of classes I take it?" Kaizer sighed as he turned to meet the face of Okido.

"You've been here for two years. A little more decorum couldn't be too hard could it?" The ronin shrugged as he walked over to rub Ignis's head.

"Hey, I've come quite a bit from the kid you knocked senseless on that beach. Before we met, you'd be lucky to catch me awake at this hour. Although..." Okido flashed a smirk as he unsheathed his katana, "If you wanna see me get serious, I think it's about time we had another duel. I still plan on defeating you." Kaizer just waved it off.

"Then what will it be? One to... fifty-four?" He, laughed at Okido's downtrodden face, "We'll battle again soon enough, but for today we'll need to focus on the incoming recruits. Now..." Kaizer turned to see the second and third year students making their way down from the dormitories. A few perked up at seeing Okido and Kaizer with their swords drawn. The battles between the headmaster and the man from Kanto had become something of a spectacle over the years. Their interest dissipated when they saw them sheath their swords. Kaizer noticed there were several absentees among the crowd."It seems our day is about to begin. The new first years will be arriving soon. Would you take care of morning warm-ups? It seems I have to wake some stragglers."

Okido shivered as he saw Kaizer head for the dorms. He remembered all too well being on the receiving end of one of Kaizer's 'wake-up calls', and he didn't wish that on his worst enemies. Turning on his heel, the ronin called the students over to him and began running them through their own drills. Meanwhile, a carriage was making its way on the road leading up to the Unity Knights Academy. The first years were arriving.

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@GingerBaron You are approved, my guy. Just in case I wasn't clear.

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Should be starting tonight!