Uccello

Pokemon: Legendary Guardians [V2]

@Ninian Yeah, they both have huge IQs and are Psychic type, so I usually consider them as being able to communicate with Humans on some level

@Shiny Keldeo Ah shit, I know that feel too.

Pokemon: Legendary Guardians [V2]

@Ninian Yeah nah, I've always gone with animal noises. Actually never been in a situation where one of my trainers has been in a position to talk to a non legendary Pokemon. So I guess I don't really know how I'd handle something like Alakazam or Metagross

Pokemon: Legendary Guardians [V2]

Pokemon speaking to each other is all well and good makes sense to me, for whatever reason. I mean the more you think about it the less sense it makes, but still

Humans and Pokemon talking? Excluding legendaries? Always weirded me out for whatever reason, hell I get weird when it's established in a group that pokemon DO say their own names

Fallout - Vault 127

Yeah I'm game

Pokemon: Legendary Guardians [V2]

Sergei Samsonov

Sinnair Flight 668 - Bound for Viore International Airport

Sergei shifted his hat back above his eyes and glared up at the intercom speakers as the jingle came on. He had never been one for sleeping on airplanes, something about the white noise, and ever so slight shifts in in balance while in the air made for a disastrous combination of staying up the whole flight. For the past eight hours the best he could muster was whatever sensation existed just before people went to sleep, his unshanka pulled over his eyes in a fruitless attempt to help the process along.

"Ladies and Gentlemen as we begin our final descent into Viore International Airport we ask that you check just one last time to make sure that your seat belt is securely fastened, your tray tables are up, and your seat-backs are in the full upri..." Any attention Sergei was paying to the captain's regulations faded as he began to go through the motions of setting everything in order. He kicked his bag under the seat in front of him a bit, double checked his seat-back. This was only his second time flying, and the first had been earlier that day connecting from Snowpoint to Veilstone, Sergei already didn't like it. Why would anyone pay what frankly was an ridiculous fee to fly in a claustrophobic cabin for hours on end, when they could simply train a Pokemon of their own to fly them from place to place? It was a mode of transport meant for beginners and non-trainers, and knowing that made Sergei dislike it even more, as if it were some kind of reminder that he wasn't good enough yet. He gave an exasperated sigh under his breath, as the plane approached its destination, and the mechanical procedures for landing began.

Eventually the plane skidded along the runway and came to a halt, docking in one of the airport gates. "Welcome to Viore International Airport, the local time is 2:18 PM. Remember to check for any personal belongings you may have brought on board with you, and please remember when opening the overhead bins that their contents may have shifted during your flight. On behalf of Sinnair, welcome to New Amber Town and welcome to the Viore region."

Catching a quick glimpse out the window as he stood up and grabbed his backpack, Sergei wondered how such a town came to have such a massive airport, but this train of thought was quickly interrupted. A girl started violently pushing and shoving her way to the front of the plane, being in an aisle seat Sergei bore a bit of this as she passed, and simply scowled. The same girl had been making a ruckus earlier about getting off the plane before everyone else. "What an entitled brat." Sergei thought, despite the girl being probably around his own age, "Some people have no patience." Waiting in the long line to disembark the plane was certainly not what he wanted to do, but he had no desire to fight some random stranger on this flight, especially now that most of them were already visibly frustrated with what had just happened. Eventually he came to the front, looked blankly at the flight attendant who thanked him for flying, and headed out the gate. Scanning the airport signs above for clue as to where he should go next.

Pokemon: Legendary Guardians [V2]

I originally sort of liked the idea of Sergei trekking across the region from whatever port of call was closest to get to New Amber Town, but that's a lot of work so he's flying in from Sinnoh instead I suppose

Pokemon: Legendary Guardians [V2]

I've moved over my character
Let's get this party started

Pokemon: Legendary Guardians [V2]

Sergei Samsonov

Sergei Samsonov

Appearance: Sergei is an young man with an intimidating look burned into him. Standing at five foot ten, his build is not muscular but certainly lithe and athletic, and very visibly built for endurance. Sergei's blonde hair is short and to the point, much like his own personality, while his eyes are a kind of swamp green. Not a particularly flashy or pretty color, but what they do have is an unmistakable sense of determination about them. Much like his eyes Segei's clothes too are not nice to look at, and reflect his lower class upbringing. Usually he can be seen wearing serviceable blue jeans, a solid colored shirt, and brown boots, almost as if it were a uniform. Not being used to warmer weather, Sergei is almost always in the habit of wearing a dirty brown jacket that has seen better days and his distinct unshanka. Usually if it gets too hot the jacket will come off, but it takes truly sweltering temperatures to get the boy to remove his hat. Alternatively, in the event of colder weather Sergei is well prepared, keeping a tattered red scarf in his backpack for when the snow kicks up.



Gender: Male

Age: 15

Personality: Most people regard Sergei as being cold as the city he hails from, if not colder. Terse and to the point, Sergei inherited his father's no-nonsense attitude for better or for worse. His days are ideally divided between tireless work and training to improve both himself and his Pokemon, and then enjoying any downtime from that in solitude with his party reading books to learn as much as he can. Solitude being the key word there, as Sergei is quite the misanthrope, viewing other people who don't obsessively train and learn like he does as beneath him. This disdain is more or less universal, regardless of age or experience, if you aren't trying to meet the same high bar Sergei set for himself he'll rarely act pleasant around you; albeit he'll generally try his best to at least put up a veneer of politeness for a little while. Authority and Sergei are two concepts that don't get a long as a result. As a child he was already rowdy, but once he gained a kind of independence via becoming a trainer all bets were off. He fiercely defends his own perceived independence and try bossing him around is an easy way to draw his ire.

Unsurprisingly Sergei is unflinchingly stubborn as a result, combined with his own uncharacteristic down-to-earth pragmatism for somebody his age leads to a combination that quickly gets on the nerves of most people. Once he opens his mouth it's clear Sergei is a very intelligent young man with an knack for thinking on his feet. However he's not one to try and debate with others or push his opinion, if he doesn't like an idea someone is pushing, he'll simply ignore it and go with his own plans anyway.

These traits all lend themselves to Sergei generally keeping his distance from people, as he's predictably not the world's greatest conversationalist. On the flip-side others tend to see Sergei as socially awkward, though this doesn't really make much of an impact on him. Sociability is not part of his training regimen after all. Pokemon are a different story, Sergei enjoys the company of his partners more than anything and raises new teammates to have an attitude similar to his own. Even around Wild Pokemon, Sergei would much rather spend time with them if he can as opposed to other people. This all being said, Sergei with time can warm up to others eventually, his cold exterior melting away to bring himself to care about certain people as much as he does his Pokemon.

Hometown/Region: Snowpoint City, Sinnoh

History: Born in bitter Snowpoint City, Sergei Samsonov was the son of two decidedly blue-collar individuals, a dock worker and a housewife. The couple's only child due to necessity because of their low wages, Sergei's father constantly drilled into his son's head that only with tireless work would he be able to end up better than his parents, words that would affect his psyche in a huge way. As a kid he quickly proved to have a naturally quiet nature, something that other children would pick on him for. As a result, he spent as much time as he could away from others his age, instead taking in the natural splendor of Lake Acuity and quickly becoming friends with a good few of the wild Pokemon there. He found that he connected much more with them than the other neighborhood kids who shunned him. That isn't to say Sergei took his bullying lying down. Early on his teachers were perplexed by the fact that while he made good marks in school, Sergei would frequently steal from his classmates. These acts of spite were his a means of letting out his anger, though as his parents tried to punish this behavior out of him he soon developed a sort of early version of his "training regimen" as healthier way of blowing off steam. Though for the young Sergei this mainly manifested itself in running through the woods and reading voraciously.

Sergei knew from a young age he was going to be a Pokemon Trainer. His parents could tell as well, seeing that their son played much better with Pokemon than he did people. At around 8 years old Sergei befriended a Snover around Lake Acuity, who he named named Moroza. The Snow Tree Pokemon became his stalwart partner, and whenever it came time for him to leave on his Pokemon Journey he knew Moroza was coming with him. That day eventually game, albeit later than most. At 12 years old Sergei's parents had saved enough money for him to leave home and take on the gyms of Sinnoh. As a parting gift for the relentless effort he had always shown, his father gave him a rare Pokemon to help him on his way: A Piplup, who was promptly named Andrei. During his time around the region, Sergei finally felt like he was free from the burdens he faced back home in Snowpoint. He trained his Pokemon liberally, and managed to cruise to victory over two gyms in addition to most of the trainers he came across. For a time, his pride swelled and he felt little need to be as hard as he had once been on himself

However, disaster eventually struck.

At the third gym Sergei suffered a devastating defeat at the hands of Fatina. His team was wiped, and his self confidence burst like a balloon. For a long while Sergei wandered Sinnoh, sapped of any drive to train his Pokemon further. Eventually he wound up back home in Snowpoint, where he told his parents what had happened. While is mother welcomed him with open arms, it was the reaction of his father that "woke him up" so to speak. Expressing his severe disappointment in his son, he told him that he had failed because rather than work tirelessly and thanklessly as he always told him, he had become nothing more than a lazy bum and would not be welcome in the house unless he shaped up. The words were harsh, perhaps a bit too harsh. It drove Sergei full tilt in the opposite direction and for a year he trained relentlessly and saved up money, his personality eventually coalescing into what it is today. Along the way, he picked up a third Pokemon: a Murkrow. Perhaps a catching a dark type as a small victory of his own over that Ghost Gym. Eventually when he felt he had enough money, Sergei boarded the next plane he could to the Viore region, and a new beginning for a new him.

Pokemon

Pokemon

Andrei ♂

Ability: Torrent
Moveset:

• Bubblebeam
• Metal Claw
• Peck
• Bide

Moroza ♀

Ability: Snow Warning
Moveset:

• Grasswhistle
• Mist
• Ice Shard
• Grass Knot

Zlodi ♂

Ability: Insomnia
Moveset:

• Pursuit
• Haze
• Night Shade
• Wing Attack

Legendary Guardian:


Other: Sergei's slight accent, of course, is a Russian one

Pokemon: Legendary Guardians [V2] Interest Check

@Experiment 249 Hoopa in its regular form is a an annoying little prankster with a good heart, which then changes to a very arrogant genie full of rage when it hits its unbound forme. I think the regular form would mesh well with Leo considering it's good nature, and then there are interesting paths to go down with the alternate form if that's going to be a thing this RP

Anyway, I'll take up Celebi with Sergei. I think there's some interesting juxtaposition there

Pokemon: Legendary Guardians [V2] Interest Check

Okay, just tell me if you want him to be younger/less experienced as I already have an idea of how to do that with a few quick fixes to personality and history, I know you want less veteran trainers but I don't know how veteran we're talking here.

Also if we still need another guardian I'd be happy to have him take Celebi, otherwise I'll leave it for another.

Sergei Samsonov

Sergei Samsonov

Appearance: Sergei is an young man with an intimidating look burned into him. Standing at five foot ten, his build is not muscular but certainly lithe and athletic, and very visibly built for endurance. Sergei's blonde hair is short and to the point, much like his own personality, while his eyes are a kind of swamp green. Not a particularly flashy or pretty color, but what they do have is an unmistakable sense of determination about them. Much like his eyes Segei's clothes too are not nice to look at, and reflect his lower class upbringing. Usually he can be seen wearing serviceable blue jeans, a solid colored shirt, and brown boots, almost as if it were a uniform. Not being used to warmer weather, Sergei is almost always in the habit of wearing a dirty brown jacket that has seen better days and his distinct unshanka. Usually if it gets too hot the jacket will come off, but it takes truly sweltering temperatures to get the boy to remove his hat. Alternatively, in the event of colder weather Sergei is well prepared, keeping a tattered red scarf in his backpack for when the snow kicks up.

(Larger sprite soon, I promise)

Gender: Male

Age: 15

Personality: Most people regard Sergei as being cold as the city he hails from, if not colder. Terse and to the point, Sergei inherited his father's no-nonsense attitude for better or for worse. His days are ideally divided between tireless work and training to improve both himself and his Pokemon, and then enjoying any downtime from that in solitude with his party reading books to learn as much as he can. Solitude being the key word there, as Sergei is quite the misanthrope, viewing other people who don't obsessively train and learn like he does as beneath him. This disdain is more or less universal, regardless of age or experience, if you aren't trying to meet the same high bar Sergei set for himself he'll rarely act pleasant around you; albeit he'll generally try his best to at least put up a veneer of politeness for a little while. Authority and Sergei are two concepts that don't get a long as a result. As a child he was already rowdy, but once he gained a kind of independence via becoming a trainer all bets were off. He fiercely defends his own perceived independence and try bossing him around is an easy way to draw his ire.

Unsurprisingly Sergei is unflinchingly stubborn as a result, combined with his own uncharacteristic down-to-earth pragmatism for somebody his age leads to a combination that quickly gets on the nerves of most people. Once he opens his mouth it's clear Sergei is a very intelligent young man with an knack for thinking on his feet. However he's not one to try and debate with others or push his opinion, if he doesn't like an idea someone is pushing, he'll simply ignore it and go with his own plans anyway.

These traits all lend themselves to Sergei generally keeping his distance from people, as he's predictably not the world's greatest conversationalist. On the flip-side others tend to see Sergei as socially awkward, though this doesn't really make much of an impact on him. Sociability is not part of his training regimen after all. Pokemon are a different story, Sergei enjoys the company of his partners more than anything and raises new teammates to have an attitude similar to his own. Even around Wild Pokemon, Sergei would much rather spend time with them if he can as opposed to other people. This all being said, Sergei with time can warm up to others eventually, his cold exterior melting away to bring himself to care about certain people as much as he does his Pokemon.

Hometown/Region: Snowpoint City, Sinnoh

History: Born in bitter Snowpoint City, Sergei Samsonov was the son of two decidedly blue-collar individuals, a dock worker and a housewife. The couple's only child due to necessity because of their low wages, Sergei's father constantly drilled into his son's head that only with tireless work would he be able to end up better than his parents, words that would affect his psyche in a huge way. As a kid he quickly proved to have a naturally quiet nature, something that other children would pick on him for. As a result, he spent as much time as he could away from others his age, instead taking in the natural splendor of Lake Acuity and quickly becoming friends with a good few of the wild Pokemon there. He found that he connected much more with them than the other neighborhood kids who shunned him. That isn't to say Sergei took his bullying lying down. Early on his teachers were perplexed by the fact that while he made good marks in school, Sergei would frequently steal from his classmates. These acts of spite were his a means of letting out his anger, though as his parents tried to punish this behavior out of him he soon developed a sort of early version of his "training regimen" as healthier way of blowing off steam. Though for the young Sergei this mainly manifested itself in running through the woods and reading voraciously.

Sergei knew from a young age he was going to be a Pokemon Trainer. His parents could tell as well, seeing that their son played much better with Pokemon than he did people. At around 8 years old Sergei befriended a Snover around Lake Acuity, who he named named Moroza. The Snow Tree Pokemon became his stalwart partner, and whenever it came time for him to leave on his Pokemon Journey he knew Moroza was coming with him. That day eventually game, albeit later than most. At 12 years old Sergei's parents had saved enough money for him to leave home and take on the gyms of Sinnoh. As a parting gift for the relentless effort he had always shown, his father gave him a rare Pokemon to help him on his way: A Piplup, who was promptly named Andrei. During his time around the region, Sergei finally felt like he was free from the burdens he faced back home in Snowpoint. He trained his Pokemon liberally, and managed to cruise to victory over two gyms in addition to most of the trainers he came across. For a time, his pride swelled and he felt little need to be as hard as he had once been on himself

However, disaster eventually struck.

At the third gym Sergei suffered a devastating defeat at the hands of Fatina. His team was wiped, and his self confidence burst like a balloon. For a long while Sergei wandered Sinnoh, sapped of any drive to train his Pokemon further. Eventually he wound up back home in Snowpoint, where he told his parents what had happened. While is mother welcomed him with open arms, it was the reaction of his father that "woke him up" so to speak. Expressing his severe disappointment in his son, he told him that he had failed because rather than work tirelessly and thanklessly as he always told him, he had become nothing more than a lazy bum and would not be welcome in the house unless he shaped up. The words were harsh, perhaps a bit too harsh. It drove Sergei full tilt in the opposite direction and for a year he trained relentlessly and saved up money, his personality eventually coalescing into what it is today. Along the way, he picked up a third Pokemon: a Murkrow. Perhaps a catching a dark type as a small victory of his own over that Ghost Gym. Eventually when he felt he had enough money, Sergei boarded the next boat he could to the Viore region, and a new beginning for a new him.

Pokemon

Pokemon

Andrei ♂

Ability: Torrent
Moveset:

• Bubblebeam
• Metal Claw
• Peck
• Bide

Moroza ♀

Ability: Snow Warning
Moveset:

• Grasswhistle
• Mist
• Ice Shard
• Grass Knot

Zlodi ♂

Ability: Insomnia
Moveset:

• Pursuit
• Haze
• Night Shade
• Wing Attack

Legendary Guardian:


Other: Sergei's slight accent, of course, is a Russian one