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Fanciful Frontier: Questions and Entries
Topic Started: August 1, 2009, 9:40 pm (453 Views)
Harpsong
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Fanciful Frontier

“Yeah, all these new gadgets make life so damn easy!… it’s hard to think how we ever got by without them!” –Anonymous.

If you were to mix a 1900’s period drama with the Pokemon franchise, the result would be this Role-playing game. Forget everything you knew about poke-balls, Pokemon centers, and all the other wacky items, because, to be blunt, they haven’t been invented yet!

This game begins in the year 1909, in the region of Sinnoh, which was only colonized twenty years before. Lord Rahem, the island’s would-be ruler, has invited a group of lucky individuals from across the known world to stay at his manor, located in the region which, 100 years from now will be known as Veilstone. Lord Rahem is known to have opposition and rivalry from others who claim it is their right to own Sinnoh, but he’s too proud and haughty to care.
The players take on the roles as these people invited to stay at the manor (or, if they wish, they can play members of staff who work for Lord Rahem). There are a lot of choice of what to play, ranging from normal Humans with noteworthy professions or social status, to sentient Pokemon attempting to live as humans do, and even their feral brethren who are most likely domesticated pets. Players could be well-off, spoiled or famous… alternatively, they could be some street-wandering knave who got lucky and was somehow invited (or has bluffed his/her way into coming along without an invite at all).
Of course, battles in this are still possible, but without the aid of Pokemon Centers and potions, and with only rudimentary medicinal assistance, player can expect to be far more careful about how they approach hostilities, and they may often be more inclined to avoid a fight altogether.

If you have any questions, or you wish to join in, please post your query or character details here, you may list your characters details in any way you see fit, but here are two examples, both of which are characters in the RP.

-Ilys

Full Name: Ilys Thompson (her name was bestowed by Mark Hammel, owner of Red Wood company)
Age: 12
Gender: Female
Species: Floatzel
Place of Origin: Dorset, England

Information: Ilys Thompson is a Pokemon living in a human world; she makes a living by trading produce and general items with the public, haggling to make the money she needs to get by. She is a member of the Red Wood company, a trading federation… whilst being in this company gives her a financial safety-net if she happens on hard times, they also take a hefty share of her profits. Raised amongst humankind for nearly ten years, Ilys is well adapted to their culture and speaks the English language fluently, albeit with a slight growl to her voice. Due to the fact she is a Pokemon, no number of years amongst humanity can protect her from racism… indeed, many of the old-fashioned types see her mingling with humans as an insult to nature, and she’s been attacked for it in the past, the memory of which frightens her whenever the subject is brought up.
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-Rahem

Full Name: Lord Rahem Theodore Stephenson, Conqueror of Sinnoh
Age: 57
Gender: Male
Species: Human
Place of Origin: Isle of Man

Information: Serving as a Naval commander for thirty years, Rahem was granted early retirement after he won the battle of Sapphire Canal. Rahem always had a niggling temptation for conquest, almost like a little dictator standing on his shoulder and whispering into his ear. One day, this temptation came to it’s crux, and Rahem set sail with a fleet of ten galleons in search of new lands to conquer. It just so happened that Sinnoh was in his path… he wasn’t the first to discover it, but when he landed, he drove back the supposedly ‘savage and dangerous’ indigenous humans and set up a thriving trading port named after him. After witnessing the sheer bounty of goods that Sinnoh had to offer, many other big-shots arrived and set up communities too. Within two years, Sinnoh was well under way to becoming a great civilization base, and to co-inside with the grand opening of Francis Riley Senior’s new mine on Iron Island, Rahem decided to invite several people to his massive mansion for a grand celebration. It has become apparent over the years that Rahem is greatly interested in his legacy, and in particular, his trade guild: Team Rochet.
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-Duke Neiman


Full Name: Duke Neiman Pittsburgh
Age: 21
Gender: Male
Species: Lucario
Place of Origin: Cardigan, Wales

Information: Once merely known as Neiman, or sometimes simply ‘Nei’, he was a Riolu hunting ‘dog’ owned by none other than the first-in-line to the English throne. However, as a plot to murder his master came to fruition, an assassin was sent to kill the young prince on one of his forays. However, Neiman was no ordinary Pokemon, and when he not only sighted, but also apprehended the assassin, tales of his heroism and intellect spread like wildfire through the upper classes of England. Within a matter of weeks, he had become the first ever non-human to be taken into the British royal family, and as a result, he evolved due to the sheer happiness and excitement this brought him. A few years on, and Duke Neiman Pittsburgh is living a lavish life, traveling and having all sorts of adventures. A downside of this, however, is that he is horrendously out-of-touch with the lower classes, and he seems to view mere ‘peasants’ with nothing but pity, believing them all to be ignorant and unhealthy individuals, he has only recently begun to see the truth. Upon receiving Rahem’s summons, Neiman jumped at the opportunity to visit the new land of Sinnoh.
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-Na'Ruh ((Character delayed for plot reasons))


Full Name: Na'Ruh, Child of the Tall Ones
Age: 19
Gender: Female
Species: Lucario (Possible Human Heritage)
Place of Origin: Sinnoh

Information: Na'Ruh (naa-ruu) is one of Sinnoh's indigenous inhabitants. She used to be a member of a small tribe known as the San Lang (Sand-Dancers), but she was taken in by a group of missionaries and taught basic speach, later becoming an agent for the English monarchy. Na'Ruh is not entirely Lucario, as she exhibits certain physical traits closer to a human being. This, combined with the fact her name means 'Child of the Tall Ones' point towards human inter-breeding in her heritage, however, this is not confirmed, as she herself doesn't even know, and she was raised by foster-parents.
Na'Ruh has been comissioned to protect and serve Duke Neiman, but the idea of being in direct servitude of another is not appealing to her. She wears a leather arm-band that is supposedly made from the skin of a wild Rhydon that she killed and skinned herself, but it's likely she had help.
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-Mysterious Lady


Fulle Name: Madame Kuisten (according to her)
Age: ?
Gender: Female (presumably)
Species: Human (presumably)
Place of Origin: ?

Information: Calling herself 'Madame Kuisten', this obscure yet charismatic figure is one of Rahem's to guests... it is not known why she was given an invite so whole-heartedly, seeing as her very presance seems to unnerve Rahem a good deal. No records of this woman exist before the year 1909, but she is clearly more than a year old, which only adds to the questions concerning her. No matter what the circumstance or situation, she always wears an outfit which completely covers her entire body... she claims this is for a medical purpose, but it is likely she has something else to hide. For reasons unknown, Spiritual people (Jipsies, witch-doctors, preists etc) all tend to seem suspicious of her, as they can sense something unusual.

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Edited by Harpsong, September 15, 2009, 10:24 pm.
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PixelMage
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★★★★★
Farfetch'd

Full Name: FARFETCH'D (AKA Dinner)
Age: 4
Gender: Male
Species: Farfetch'd
Place of Origin: Route 221

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Farfetch'd grew up in the wild, minding it's own business and occasionally squabbling over prime sticks. At this point in time the number Farfetch'd was decreasing in the wild, but the effects of over-hunting had yet to be realised. As such, prized for it's fine meat, this Farfetch'd was captured and intended for a fine banquet at Lord Rahem's manor.

Moveset: Aerial Ace, Peck, Poison Jab, Sand Attack


Susana

Full Name: Susana Finch Billinghurst
Age: 25
Gender: Female
Species: Human
Place of Origin: Kanto

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Susana is an aviator; a trainer who dedicates her life to training flying pokémon to carry humans. In a time when HM FLY has yet to be invented, taming bird pokémon to be safe to fly is a dangerous challenge.
She has had her Pidgeot; Hawker since it was a Pidgey; her first pokémon she tamed herself. For a long time she admired the pokémon's flying abilities, and her dreams as a child to become an aviator with the pokémon were mocked; how could she ride such a tiny bird?
Susy worked at her aim, and after much love and attention, Pidgey became Pigeotto, then subsequently Pidgeot, as human and pokémon shared the dream to fly together.
Susana became a world-class Pokémon Aviator, she has trained a number of birds in her time for others, but she has always adored her Hawker and the two are almost inseparable. When Susana is seen without Hawker, at the sound of a whistle the pidgeot will be at her side in seconds.
She is determined, and will go to great lengths to get her way. She loves bird pokémon. Some look down on her for being un-ladylike, but admire her skills in the air.


Hawker

Full Name: Hawker
Age: 18
Gender: Female
Species: Pidgeot
Place of Origin: Kanto

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Hawker is Susana's trusty Pidgeot. She has been with Susana since she was 1 and Susy 8. She understands human speak, and is trained to come to Susana at the sound of a whistle. She has unusual dark tips to her tail and beak. The black eye marking is jagged. The yellow and red on her crest is switched compared to most pidgeot.
Hawker's head crest is trimmed short, to keep it out of the way when flying and performing stunts. It has to be cut again with each moult, as the feathers grow back again.
She is loyal to Susana, but can be moody and headstrong. Don't piss her off.

Moveset: Fly, Aerial Ace, Roost, Tailwind
Edited by PixelMage, August 17, 2009, 11:44 am.
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I want it all.
Vanilla the Ampharos

Full Name: Vanilla
Age: 8
Gender: Female
Species: Ampharos
Place of Origin: Unknown

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From a young age, Vanilla has been subject to fame for being an electric type. The thrive for power and energy by many has made her live a rather spoilt life, always getting what she wants in turn for electricity. She was most famous for working at carnivals, powering lights, Ferris wheels, Merry Go rounds, etc. Due to realisation that no one actually loved her, but rather have her for her abilities, Vanilla ran away from society, and is trying to live a new life, but isn't doing so well. She can speak fluent English, but is rather reluctant to do so in her current situation.

The name Vanilla comes from her light colour and freckles. She has a pink ribbon tied to her left ear, which she treasures. Her orbs are slightly pinkish-red, and she takes good care of them.

Moveset: Thunder, Thunderbolt, Signal Beam, Flash
Ability: Static
Edited by Jingleboy, August 16, 2009, 1:29 pm.
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this will experence technical difficalties forever.
(I can't draw the characters I'm going to RP so I'll give out a very full explanation...if anyone would like to feel free)

~Gliscor

Full Name Gliscor the wanderer
Age 14
Gender Male
Species Gliscor
Place of Origin Stark Mountain (Sinnoh)

as a Gligar he acts like the leader of the pact, however a Gligar came from outside the pact and wants to be the new leader, however the leader Gligar tried to prove his leadership to his team by challenging the Gligar in a battle, the other Gligar then used slash on the leader Gligar's right eye leaving a permanent scare and Gligar fainted. the outsider Gligar then took his new pact with him away. later that night Gligar woke up and notice all his friends are gone and decide to leave Stark Mountain, later during the night Gligar found a Razor Fang and evolved into a Gliscor and continue off

Moveset X-scissor, Night Slash, Quick Attack, Ice Fang

~Mark


Full Name Mark Gaplie
Age 24
Gender Male
Species Human
Place of Origin Kanto

Mark is a traveler who sail from one island to another, he loves Pokemon and is seeking out someone to travail with on his journeys, he mostly sails on a small boat and communicates to any Pokemon that kinda follows him, but he is very timid when he sees another person, Mark is not really strong but he is really nice your rarely spot him being mean. Mark also wears a piece of sapphire around his neck that his grandfather gave to him before he left his journey, however Mark doesn't want to show the sapphire around in public so he put on a scarf and hid the necklace inside it

~Mendo

Full Name Mendo Phantom (A.K.A Mendo Thyme)
Age 19
Gender Male
Species Human
Place of Origin Johto

As a young lad, Mendo was told from his uncle to stay away from any Gypsy’s out on the streets, but Mendo always found them as an interesting performance so he secretly hidden a ukulele in his room and preformed some magic tricks, like disappearing and disguise wearing he also has a Pokemon, Globe, that his uncle doesn’t really know about. 10 years later, Mendo is now traveling out to give out his performance to the world starting in Sinnoh, along with Globe. Also Mendo changed his last name so he won’t let his uncle be to blame for what he has become and where he was from. Mendo is usually wairing a brown robe with a hood when traveling but while performing he wears a house made of staw with a Xatu feather sticking out, a hazel shirt, with dark purple pants and one blue glove with no fingers on the glove.

~Globe

Full Name Globe the magnificent
Age 11
Gender N/A
Species Ditto
Place of Origin Johto

Globe was found by Mendo 10 years ago, while Mendo was watching one to the Gypsy’s performed with an Aipom disappearance, Globe just played a little trick and transformed into an Aipom when the other Aipom disappeared behind the table, which ruined the Gypsy’s act and throw the Globe Aipom away, once Globe turned back, he felt depressed and wanted to leave. However Mendo felt sorry for him and became close friends with Globe. During his years with Mendo, Globe begin to understand the human language and can also speak their language.

Edited by Madole, September 17, 2009, 8:55 pm.
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