The Canalave Library [Pokémon Folklore Stories!]

[Suicune's Fire]

Greetings, kind sir or madame. We duly wish you a humble welcome to...

The Canalave Library
Where the aged tales of pokémon may seek passage through the ages.


Centuries and centuries ago, when pokémon did not possess certain aspects of their modern-day refined characters, a library's door was unsealed for the first time. In the library's prime days, it was the most plentiful source of history and a suite of divine knowledge. However, disaster struck, and the library dreadfully fell to ruin.

You stand now before the mighty but incomplete incarnation of that library. The extent of its collection of ancient philosophies is merely the rudimentary knowledge that we, as a contemporary people, are aware exists about the mysteries of pokemon; these fragments of knowledge are all that remains after the catastrophe scattered the many tales that mankind had unearthed, leaving chasms of knowledge missing from our archives. This library aims to salvage that which became tragically adrift so that we may preclude legends of antiquity from again slipping into an infinite abyss.

We do implore all citizens who harbour details of such legends to emerge from the shadows and relinquish their nobly protective embrace on any knowledge they hold, so that it may take wing with the explicit intent to meet the library doors and eventually realise its place among welcoming shelves.

With the help of willing participants, our precious collection may expand in all its glory, with your name printed upon the book's spine as thanks for providing us with a piece of treasured history. Do not hesitate to share with us your erudition.

Enquiries:

(Just quietly, these folklore tales are usually written in a relatively simple form that is not full of complicated words or expressions, so it's kind of like a children's storybook. It's encouraged that they are written this way! :D)

Which type of content does the Canalave Library wish submissions to consist of?
The Canalave Library accept submissions that detail a pokémon's history, such as how a species gained an aspect of its character. For example, you may encounter a dusty book which explains the reason why a pokémon's pelt is a particular colour in the format of a narrative.

Which approximate length would be considered appropriate for each entry?
Folklore can be of differing lengths, but we would prefer that they were under 4,000 words. The minimum length is 500 words.

How should one submit folklore?
You may respond to this thread as if it were any other thread; all discussion and submissions may be posted regularly, so do not hesitate to submit a piece of lore here. All discussion on the topic of any folklore tale is appropriate inside the walls of the library. There is no need to send private messages to any of the librarians to have your submission displayed. We will also not link outside of the library, so if you wish to have your submission displayed, post it to this library and nowhere else. The address can be found by clicking "Reply to Thread" down the bottom or at the top of the library entrances.

Am I permitted to casually converse in this library?
As long as you do not shout, all conversation here is accepted, and is on the topic of submissions. The archive is in this first post alone, so do not think that it is unacceptable to communicate regularly when you submit your post, or when somebody else posts a legend you wish to commend them for unveiling.


Rules and Regulations
#1 ~ Please treat your fellow library visitor with utmost respect.
#2 ~ Please do not express unnecessary conversation that is considered jibberish or of few words. Incorporate a conscious effort when producing your language. Etiquette is preferred.
#3 ~ It is allowed that you may critique others' submissions as if you would a regular narrative.
#4 ~ You may submit an alternate form of folklore for a pokémon who has already had its tale accounted for. There are differing forms of legend, and the more adaptations we shelve, the more diversity we may have here in the library.
#5 ~ Ensure these antiquities are of your own discovery. You may not submit tales which were not founded by your hand.

**Important**
The librarians are entitled to reject a submission if it is not of proper standard. Submissions may be asked to be revised and before they are added into our archive. Otherwise, librarians shall ask permission of the submitter to edit and refine grammar and wording themselves. You agree to this upon submission.

Librarians:
Charmander009
Suicune's Fire

As you may plainly view...our collection is...lacking. We ardently await submissions...

The Canalave Library Archive:

Legends of Kanto
How Bulbasaur got its Bulb - recovered by Bulbasaur
How Charmander got its Fire - recovered by Charmander009


Legends of Johto


Legends of Hoenn
How Spinda got their Spots - recovered by Suicune's Fire
How Salamence got their Wings - recovered by Suicune's Fire


Legends of Sinnoh


Legends of Unova


Legends of Kalos

Please do enjoy the exhibit! Thank you for visiting.

~SF.