Skybreaker

[Skybreaker] Envieux [Level_5]

When he woke up last night from nearly getting killed by... whatever it was that lived in the cold recesses of his heart, he had expected the clear world of reality to be an annex of safety. Why did he expect that much? In all seriousness, he had met the day with walking. Though Frey was fine walking in only warm socks in the marble floors of the palace, the disgusting landscape of the forest was a different matter entirely.

"I don't think I could ever call myself an outdoor person..." Frey complained rather bitterly. That was good, because since he had enough room to think about himself, he couldn't have been that crazed anymore. At least, not for the time being. Though he wasn't happy about having to help the dragon pitch a tent, it was better knowing that the next day he would be able to get out of the forest.

The blood on his hands had already dried away, and for once the young prince didn't care that he had been wounded. He recalled his youngest brother once telling him that taking a bath in a tonic made from Asbel's feathers would remedy scars. Though entirely cosmetic, Frey had been interested in the stuff. Of course, Frey hadn't shown his excitement, and merely told his brother to go screw himself and get out of his room.

While trying to get the pegs of the tent into the ground with a mallet, Frey hit his own hand by a slip of the finger. Grunting in muddled pain, Frey's eyes held a malicious darkness as he stared deeply at Cassius, clearly displeased. Gritting his teeth together angrily, angry, ugly thoughts raced through his head. They were about one of two people he dared to call a friend: Cassius.

Damn him. He's so stupid. Stupid dragons. We shouldn't even have them in our home. They're animals for hell's sake. What do they need with a high class pen? This idiotic reptile has a better room than me. I hate him. I hate him... I hate him... All he's good for is riding, anyways. It was normal for Frey to look impish, but never unnerving or scary. It wasn't the fact that he was still clutching the mallet, but that his nearly empty, ghostly gaze hadn't wavered for a moment.

This... was all Cassius' fault, it was his fault he was cursed. Though it obviously was not, that didn't stop Frey's racing, clearly falsified track of mind. "THIS IS YOUR DAMN FAULT!" The youngest prince roared as he hurled the mallet at a nearly blinding speed straight at the dragon! It spun like a throwing axe in the air! Eyes glinting evilly and teeth bared only slightly, he was more monster than man at the moment. There was fear in Frey's eyes, even though he was the one who had caused the danger.

What if he hit the dragon, but didn't kill him? And then the dragon killed him? That would be most unpleasant. He didn't think for even a second that he could have seriously injured a friend. But it seemed Lady Luck was on the dragon's side today. Due to Frey's lack of military training, the mallet missed Cassius, and instead grazed the hair on top of his head. It made a loud -THWACK!- as it sunk into the hard bark of a tree. He had certainly tapped into his fury.

Realizing he had missed, the prince cried out in anguish and anger. He sunk to his knees and entangled his fists into his hair. He was so frustrated. Slowly, as the muddly soil of the forest lung to his pants, Frey was able to calm down. Taking steep pants, he then realized he might have very well given Cassius a skull fracture of maybe a concussion!

[Skybreaker] Unlucky Ones [Faded Memory]

It was great!

The Pokemon Ranger Association [Hi-Cas]

OOC Link

OOC is up, though due to RL, it's basically a copy/paste of the IC. Nevertheless, I suppose it's a start, so there's that. Expect it to be fleshed out this weekend, though we can begin to discuss plans for the first few events and start fabricating CS.

The Pokémon Ranger Association

NOTICE: The pokemon in missions CANNOT be tamed using the capture styler. In addition, you can draw in other pokemon to be used, though the ones you use as allies must be weaker than the mission pokemon. For example, if the mission is to take down a Salamence, you cannot tame the Salamence, nor can you bring in a Gyarados.

Realistic scenarios are appreciated, and if it seems like it is too easy for your characters, then you will lose points...
Extra points if you complete the bonus and if you add a new plot twist.

Mission Board

Armor Prototype
Rank: 0
Request Type: Help
Objective: Keep the scientist safe for a few hours in the cave while she conducts her research.
Location: Chargestone Cave, Unova
Extra Info: The scientist (who you are responsible for naming and controlling...) has decided to research if Ferroseed are the key to developing a new type of alloy that will be used to make bulletproof armor. There have been recent sightings of an angry Lairon, however, so she needs protection. The funny thing is... this Lairon is said to have a very rough, black body.
Bonus: Knock out the Lairon and have the scientist research that for the new prototype.

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Moonlight Ritual
Rank: 0
Request Type: Hunt
Objective: Take a Moon stone from the top of the mountain at night.
Location: Mt. Moon, Kanto
Extra Info: The path up the mountain is a three-day hike. Once you and your team arrive, a group of Clefairy and Cleffa will be seen dancing around, worshiping the moon. The ground below them will glow, and these rocks are the moon stones. However, the Clefairy will not evolve nor notice you until a member of your group goes to pick one up. When this happens, the Clefairy will all evolve and fight you in an attempt to guard their hoard. You cannot kill or knock them all out, though defend yourself so you can make a quick getaway. The Cleffa, who did not evolve, can be tamed.
Bonus: Find a way to distract the Clefable so they do not attack you.

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Nevermelt
Rank: 0
Request Type: Hurt
Objective: Knock out or kill the rogue Glaceon.
Location: Snowpoint City (Route), Sinnoh
Extra Info: Travelers have been reported being robbed when traveling to and from Snowpoint City. Local officials have traced the stolen goods to a single cave on the route to Snowpoint. There is always a blizzard in this area, and your job is to infiltrate the cave and find the pokemon responsible for the stolen goods. While battling the Glaceon, at least one member of the party must always be stuck to the icy floor due to Glaceon's powers.
Bonus: Restore the goods, which are frozen in a hidden cavity of the cave. There is also the frozen body of the criminal that stole Glaceon from its owner...

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Unscheduled Playdate
Rank: 0
Request Type: Hurt
Objective: Knock out or kill the rogue Gothorita.
Location: Strange House, Unova
Extra Info: Many delinquents have been messing around at the Strange House lately. Sometimes rebels even throw parties at the Strange House. However, people who sleep in the Strange House begin to act... well... strangely. Locals theorize that a Gothorita is responsible for the sudden personality changes... Some even begin to act like pokemon... However, the Gothorita will not come out other than to take control of sleeping teens and kids. Leave a team member to sleep in the Strange House, and have them be hypnotized so you can lure out the rogue pokemon and put an end to her shenanigans.
Bonus: Have two team members hypnotized by the Gothorita.

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Dark Mission Board

There are no missions you can currently accept...

The Pokémon Ranger Association

+Basic forum rules and common sense apply...
++To be edited in the future...
+++Open~

Info from the Interest Check

Welcome to the Pokemon Ranger Association! I can assume you're here because you received the boat ticket, correct? The Pokemon Ranger Association (or simply PRA) is international, so if we had out headquarters in only one region, that wouldn't exactly be fair, would it? Wondering where you are now? Well, you're at the PRA HQ! We're based on a special nature preserve that very few researchers are able to visit! There are tons of cool wild pokemon to be found here in the Nature Preserve, but we called you all here for a different reason.

Your applications to be pokemon rangers have been accepted! We've carefully inspected each and every one of them, and most applications didn't make the cut. What's that? Why do we need more recruits? Well, in addition to the normal criminal activity worldwide, there have been sightings of mythical pokemon! Intriguing isn't it? Some of our more experienced rangers have gone missing from missions to further locate the legendary pokemon, so it was necessary to find more youth to undergo training. (We're not just some second-rate operation, you know... we're here to save the world and stuff!) Though since you took all the time to fill out the application, please allow me to brief you on the basic rules of being a ranger.

First of all, all rangers have ranks. Based on how experienced you are, you can be rank 1 to 10. Of course, you newbies are rank 0- the lowest rank, mind you! As Trainee Rangers, you'll have to accept the dirty and tedious, mindless jobs until you're able to take an exam to earn a promotion. In addition, you're not allowed to have a partner pokemon yet. Don't worry, though! That used stylus we provided you with will do you just fine to temporarily befriend weak wild pokemon. Plus, once you take your first mission, we'll give you a pokemon egg to carry around! Cool, eh?

As far as the pokemon egg goes, no you cannot choose what pokemon you get. This will be your partner for your entire career, so once it hatches you're encouraged to name it and be as nice as you can to him or her. ((However, I will allow you to choose the TYPE the egg will be...))

Next, all rangers work in groups called squads. Depending on our haul of recruits, squads may be anywhere from 2-4 people. The captain of a squad, chosen by a senior ranger, will have some authority, but will also have full responsibility for the squad's mistakes. (Sounds like a double-edged sword to me...) Squads that have similar average ranks are known to often have friendly (or not-so-friendly) rivalries with one another. In addition, just to make everyone a bit more competitive, squads that do better in their missions have more privileges. Likewise, squads that do worse... Well, you don't change or pick your squads, so you had best work something out!

There are three types of pokemon rangers: help, hurt, or hunt. Once you become a rank 1 Rookie Ranger, you'll be allowed to declare your specialty. There are some missions and tools that only certain rangers can use! Help rangers specialize in rescues, escorts, assistance, and the like. Hurt rangers specialize in taking down the baddies, human and pokemon alike. Hunt rangers are expert trackers- they're hired to recover people, rare artifacts, and just about anything else!

While here at HQ, you live in a structure known as a bungalow with your squad members. Don't worry, everyone will get their own rooms! The PRA is actually quite wealthy... Since you are all new recruits, you'll all be Trainee Rangers, making you the bottom-feeders of the Mission Board.

The Mission Board is updated regularly, and will have a detailed description of exactly what the client needs you to do. Since we are a primarily good organization, we don't take damage or assassination requests, nor do we take thievery or other dishonest quests. ((However, you can take one of those secretly via the Dark Mission Board... but be warned if you are caught, your ranger license could be stripped from you!

Hm... I think that just about covers everything you need to know about life here at the PRA HQ! Remember, there is more to pokemon than most trainers realize...

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*No power playing or godmodding.
*When using the capture styler, end the post without us knowing if you caught it or not- to keep things fair I'll okay it. An exception to this would be if you had several posts leading up to it, and let me approve it.
*High casual spelling, grammar, and punctuation is expected.
*There is one posting rule: Wait for at least two posts after yours before posting again. Other than that, you are encouraged to post frequently.
*Missions will be done via Collab Posts.
*NPCs will be controlled by GMs, though minor ones can be used by the players.
*If you are gone or haven't posted in three days, you may be removed from the roleplay. However, if you alert us beforehand, this can be prevented.

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Please Pick up your Application Here... *this is the Cs, guys... If you want to get ahead, go ahead and fill this out. Answer in first person, as if they're actually filling out an application. This will also help me gauge if you're suitable for the high casual standards of the roleplay, so hit hard on the grammar and stuff! :D No single section should be longer than a paragraph. If it is, you're doing something wrong.

Application Sheet

[INSERT A PICTURE HERE]
Name:

Age: *Somewhere between 14-20*

Gender:

Hometown: *If you can, make it a canon town, or at least in a canon region.*

How would you describe yourself? *Personality... No need to get too long here. Everyone has flaws, so keep that in mind. Try to make your character as real as you can... Mary Sues and Gary Sues will be asked to be rewritten.*

Why do you want to be a ranger? *So this is two things: their motivation and a bit of their bio. Do they want to be ranger for the fame? For the adventure? To give back? I know how fun secret pasts are, so this is for a bit of freedom there.*

Do you want to Help, Hurt, or Hunt? *So we have an idea of what your character wants to do after passing their trainee exam. Does not have to be final...*

Do you have any Special Skills? *Are you a natural leader? Do you have sharp natural instincts? Do you have a natural poker face? Explain!*

What is your Favorite Type of Pokemon and why? This can easily be changed later.

Anything else we need to know about you? Do you have some dark secret? A condition? Or perhaps you really like a certain type of pokemon? Explain.

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Important Events

None yet.

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Accepted Characters

Indicates death...
1. Team Gyarados 0/500 XP Points 'till Rookie Rank
☆Dirge Burlesque (Skybreaker)
Noah Scarlett (Chezka)
Hao Ryota (Ekirei)
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2. Flygon Squad 0/500 XP Points 'till Rookie Rank
☆Lylis Newton (blazkien)
Rebel Cornelius (Lady Termott)
Leonardo "Leo" Silverstone (Crimson Flame)

3. Team Lucario 0/500 XP Points 'till Rookie Rank
☆Rena Sato (Sen)
Derrick Richards (Sizzleclops)
Regan Hiryuu (CirusArvennicus)

4. Luxray Cell 0/500 XP Points 'till Rookie Rank
☆Cecelia Rielly (Rocie)
Mai Taniyama (Liriia)
Rainer Spades (Prints Avoid)

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NPCs

Annemarie Rouge: (Age 14) A young rank 1 ranger from Coumarine City, in the Kalos region. Clumsy and shy, she always seems to be tittering- be it with fear or the espresso she just drank. She stutters a lot, when she does try to be social. Notably, she has major confidence issues. Her partner pokemon is a Torkoal named Everett, and she's a help ranger. She is also one of four rangers responsible for assigning the first mission of the trainee rangers.


Dante Isinglass: (Age 17) A cold and calculating rank 1 ranger, who is always striving to be the best. He also claims that he's seen Regigigas resting on the ground floor in a mysterious temple... He's from Sunnyshore city, and he's a hunt ranger. His partner is a short-tempered Bouffalant named Rexx. He is also one of four rangers responsible for assigning the first mission of the trainee rangers.


Kyler Savage: (Age 19) From Dewford City in the Hoenn region, Kyler is a rank 2 ranger and seems to really like blaziken and fighting-type pokemon. His parents used to own a martial arts dojo, so he's used to fighting with his bare hands. He's not very friendly, and is only seen smiling during a fight. His partner pokemon is a Timburr named Chow. He is a hurt ranger. He is also one of four rangers responsible for assigning the first mission of the trainee rangers.


Viva LaBelle: (age 16) Previously a part of the well-known singing group 'Aloha Azurill', Viva has given up the glamorous life to pursue a lifetime with her true passion-pokemon. Her partner is a Minccino named Starstream. She's also pretty modest about her previous career. She is a hunt ranger. She is also one of four rangers responsible for assigning the first mission of the trainee rangers.

The Pokemon Ranger Association [Hi-Cas]

Sen said
I'm totally in. I haven't played the Ranger series besides a demo once, but they seem like cool games. Maybe I should work on a character while I wait for the official thread...?Since you asked for questions, how will the mission board work? Will you make a list of missions and update it every so often, or will we just make it up on the spot?

I haven't really gotten into the games either, but it was a cool concept. There will be a list of missions that are regularly updated.

[Skybreaker] Unlucky Ones [Faded Memory]

Seeing the footman run off, Sakuya sighed a bit frustratedly. Though his cheeks were slightly tinged, he was far from furious. Moreover, he was slightly annoyed that even in a dire situation, Ryuu would take things so lightly. As he gazed off, however, he did feel a bit old. Though he had the energy to chase after a hyper seven-year-old, he didn't know if he had the heart to. It would be easier just to chill and wait for Ryuu to do it. Widening his pink eyes slightly, he shook those thoughts out of his head. He was head butler! He didn't have time to think like- he shivered at the thought- Ryuu. Just a few moments around the relaxed male, and he was already feeling ready to spread out his form and take a catnap.

With a new stern look, the older youkai ran off to catch up to young Davis. With any luck, Mistress was still asleep and wouldn't have his head for this... Metaphorically, of course. As he stepped into the thick underbrush of the woods, Sakuya took a deep breath. It was very faint, but... he could smell the linen on Davis' clothes. Unless that was Ryuu, in which case he would smack the footman on the head for getting in his way, even though it was he who asked the other for his assistance. Suddenly, Davis' scent was gone and Sakuya stopped awkwardly, looking at the ground for tiny footprints, which he found by way of little... fox tracks? Narrowing his eyes, he was alerted to a new danger and closed his eyes from the impact of the aura. Why didn't he smell it before? Earthy and rich, smelling like blood and chlorophyll...

The young boy was already on the verge of tears. "Oh noes..." He murmured to himself, trying to keep moving, which was a horrible thing to do when you were lost, really. "What if I never find my way back? What if Grandmother forgets that I left and she gets so shocked she dies?" Davis gulped, not wanting to be responsible for a death. And then... there was another howl. Aha! Exactly the reason he had come into the woods in the first place! His confidence momentarily, Davis, (like any other little boy with a vivid imagination and too much time on his hands,) began to run toward the howl. He was careful not to trip over any roots, as he had already done that previously, much to his own embarrassment.

"Oww!" He squeaked as his face was batted by a leafy tree branch. Gritting his teeth, the auburn haired youth continued, in what was in his mind, a perilous quest to save a what could be a cute little puppy, or maybe a raccoon! He loved raccoons. What did everyone call them in grandmother's house? Ta.. nu.. kis? That never made much sense to him, but neither did kimonos or green tea, so he supposed it made sense because it didn't make sense. Rubbing his hazel eyes, Davis realized he was making himself dizzy with all the nonsense thinking...

Sakuya, realizing that Davis was getting closer and closer to the monster, had already gone to where the tiny kitsune had fainted. Above everything short of Davis' safety, Constance made sure to let everyone know to hide their true forms- little children growing up in modern America didn't need to be considered nutjobs because they had seen a youkai. So, without changing forms nor uttering a word, the butler leapt forward like a tiger and slashed whatever the thing was to bits- or at least until it retreated. Some sort of goo had gotten into his fingers and fell in globlets on the ground, and the pink-haired man wrinkled his nose in distaste. Hearing Davis far before he got close enough, Sakuya made sure to get out of sight. perhaps it would be better if davis didn't know he had been here...

The small child saw what appeared to be a dead, bloody mess. And it was furry, which made Davis scream. Was it dead? He wanted to run away, but he needed to know for sure- he couldn't tell what kind of animal it was from here. So slowly, he crept to the thing, and crouched so he got a really good look at it. It looked like... a fox? But the vulpine he had seen in city zoos were much, much bigger! Maybe it was a baby fox. Biting his lip, davis had never seen anything dead except for bugs, but he didn't count those. Suddenly, he reached down to pet it out of what must have been childlike curiosity. Did a dead thing feel different from an alive thing? But to his surprise, his fingers were met with a gentle pulse. Moved from the verge of tears to a wide grin, Davis scooped up the fox without hesitation. It was hurt, no question about that. Holding it close, Davis got a better look at the thing. He hoped he hadn't hurt the poor thing, but at this point, it didn't look like it mattered anymore.

"Don't worry, Mr. Fox. I'll bring you back to the mansion, and you'll be alright!" He murmured softly, contemplating where he could go.

[Skybreaker] Envieux [Level_5]

Uhm yeah. xD

I've been a little behind lately, so give me a few.

The Pokemon Ranger Association [Hi-Cas]

Okay, well now that we meet the minimum quota, I'll start working on the first OOC post!

And yes, all generations. If anyone has any questions, now would be the time to ask. :)

The Pokemon Ranger Association [Hi-Cas]

Thanks for expressing your interest! So, in total we have 4 people interested... 2 more and I'll throw up an RP thread.