Pokemon: The Song of the Elements (Sign up and discussion here)

[EmeraldSky]

@AWA1997; @Morzone; @Trainer17; @Chakramaster;

The lore of Mikawa is often filled with long, epic adventures filled with magic (often invoked by song), trickster tales, pour quoi tales and more, but like all folkloric traditions, some mythological characters in the real Pokeworld also appear in its fantasy counterpart, as well as having characters of its own.

In addition to Kitsune, the wily Delphox who also serves as an envoy to Arceus, Darkrai, the nightmare Pokemon, and Kanade the warrior priestess, here are some uniquely Mikawan characters:

--Tanooki, the crafty raccoon dog that serves as the trickster. Unlike Kitsune, whose tricks serve to help, Tanooki's tricks can either help or hurt

--Jeran, the Jack/Ivan counterpart in this world. If he is already a prince, he is sometimes called Jestin.

--A common name for a hero is Dalon, but Jestin, Meran, Halian, Calton, and Marten are other common choices.

--Kyogre is sometimes depicted as the mother of Manaphy in addition to the rival of Groudon. While usually benevolent, she can depicted as evil.

--Meloetta, the Guardian of Song, the three birds Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres, and the Beasts Raikou, Entei, and Suicune also make appearances.

--Marla is the most common name for a princess in Mikawa--if there is more than one princess, she is the youngest, unless the princess' names are supposed to have a theme (such as in "Three Kingdoms" variants) However, other names have also been used, such as Miki, Cherida, Tavia, Milana, and Raia.

--Resen is the cowardly knight counterpart in Mikara, often in the form of a noble, as he is here, or a knight.

--Satomi the Wise, an incarnation of the evening star renowned for her wisdom and magical skill. In many tales, she grants magical items or aid

[Trainer17]

With all of this said, I really can't wait for our first Pokemon battle ! 8D I like the fixed leveling system, and this Heart Link feature.

[EmeraldSky]

@AWA1997; @Morzone; @Trainer17; @Chakramaster;

Now that we've arrived in Vitiva, here are the profiles for Ash and Serena, who are joining you as guests:

Ash

Guest Character Profile: Ash

Age: 13

Height: 5'2

Build: Thin and muscular

Hair: Black

Eyes: Brown

Known relationships(so far): Delia (mother, close and loving), Taran (father, close and loving), Serena (close friendship), Brock (friendship), Misty (respectful acquaintances)

Personality/Known History: Initially, Ash was set to follow his father Taran into the smithing trade, but the awakening of magical abilities changed all that. While initially struggling to control his new gift, he dutifully practiced and honed his skills and his swordplay until he graduated a full red mage--a warrior-mage that could wield both elemental and holy magic. He had innate abilities in both fire and lightning magic, thanks in no small part to Eira, his faithful Pikachu.

But the biggest surprise of all came when he made the journey to Glasa Forest with his childhood friend Serena--there he found he could easily draw and wield the Eight Color Blade. Together with Serena, the spellsinging minstrel Brock, and the water magic knight Misty, he set out on the journey of a lifetime.

Energetic and up for anything, Ash is prone to charging into the fray before considering what his opponent has--a flaw that has burned him more times that he wishes to admit. He also has a bit of a stubborn streak, and sometimes resents being told no. Despite this, his bravery and courage burn like a fire--and he will move heaven and earth for his friends and people he loves if he has to.

Strengths: his energy, enthusiasm, exploring, learning things, swordplay, discovering things, a good story, music (Brock is teaching him how to play the flute--he knows a few common songs at this time, plus he can spellsing a little), determination, playing with Eira

Weaknesses: acting before thinking, a little hotheaded, seeing his friends or Eira hurt, overestimating his abilities, getting lost, being told no, having to repeat himself

Current inventory:

--Fireshock (a mageblade with dual fire and lightning abilities)

--Map of Kanduin

--Lore books

--Potion ingredients

--Food for him, the party, and Eira

--Ancestral Flute (has a flame design painted on it and a red tassel on one end, with two flame points resembling Pikachu ears near the embouchure hole)

Starting abilities:

Tornado Blade (a basic spin attack)

Lightning Speed (speeds him and any allies up to twice as fast)

Healing Light (a basic healing spell that heals a little life)

War Cry (unleashes a mighty cry that strikes fear in foes and inspires allies)

Blinding Ashes--sprays a stream of embers at the foe, blinding and burning them. (its incantation: "Fire, whirl and dance around me, and destroy this foe before me!

Swanna Song (sings a beautiful melody that unleashes a powerful spell at the cost of all of Ash's strength, lowering his HP to 1)

Song of Lightning--(a variation on the Song of Light that allows the user to command lightning magic. like its parent spellsong, it too is invoked by Seios, higarima laisido...)

Charizard Call--summons Charizard to battle ("Dragon of fire which sleeps in the inferno
Let your roar burn my enemies to ash!
Let's fly, Charizard!)

Spell Breaker--Dispels evil magic ("Earth, Fire, Wind, and Water,
Break now the spell that has been cast upon this man/woman/child/Pokemon/(item type)!")


Serena:

Age: 13

Height: 5'1

Build: Athletic and muscular

Hair: Blonde

Eyes: Blue

Known relationships(so far): Grace (mother, close and loving--father is away on a great journey), Ash (close friendship), Brock (friendship), Misty (close acquaintances)

Personality/Known History: Born to a mage mother and a knight father, Serena received the best of both worlds--but of all the weapons she learned to use, she gravitated towards the bow, and was admitted to the ranger's academy when she came of age, honing her bow technique and learning nature based magic.

But when she made the journey to Glasa Forest with her childhood friend Ash--she watched in awe as her friend easily drew and wielded the legendary Eight Color Blade. She swore that she'd follow her friend on his journey, unaware she was about to embark on the journey of a lifetime.

Friendly yet mindful of those that could deceive her, Serena is the main example of The Dev Team Thinks of Everything--whatever the team needs or wants, she has in the Bag of Plenty Grace gave her. Her training as a ranger gave her an immense knowhow of creatures both magical and mundane, but has trouble admitting she doesn't know all the answers. Despite this, she is very loyal to her friends, and will stick by them through thick and thin.

Strengths: her friendliness, creature and plant lore, not easily fooled, researching, exploring with Ash, strategizing, playing with her Fennekin, Kitsune

Weaknesses: extreme cold, con artists, Spinaraks, admitting she is wrong, not knowing an answer, seeing Ash or her friends hurt, screechy high notes

Current inventory:

--Gracidea Bow

--a copy of "The Flora and Fauna of Kanduin"

--Bag of Plenty

--Ember Pendant

Starting abilities:

Healing Balm (lays hands on target to heal mild wounds)

Keen Eye (an accuracy buff that allows her to hit any target, no matter how far away it is)

Sylvan Circle (generates a simple magical shield that will repel most basic attacks)

Guiding Light (generates a ball of light that leads the group to a desired place

Rainbow Bomb (heaves a pulsing magical ball that explodes in rainbow light on all foes)

[Trainer17]

Just wondering but is it possible if we can customize or create our own skills on the future? I'm already thinking of renaming the skills present at the moment and if you give us a limit on how many new moves we learn as we level or such, we could make up new ones and post here for your approval after which we equip them.

And proposing to label or indicate how strong the move is based on (small/medium/large)

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[EmeraldSky]

@Trainer17: It is possible to combine and build on existing skills to create something new, but creating new skills from scratch has only been done by a select few.

As you level, you are allowed a maximum of three skills at a time (one skill from the new tier and two from any existing tiers you haven't learned already.

I'm working on a master skill list, but it is huge, and will take some time to compile.

[Trainer17]

@Trainer17: It is possible to combine and build on existing skills to create something new, but creating new skills from scratch has only been done by a select few.

As you level, you are allowed a maximum of three skills at a time (one skill from the new tier and two from any existing tiers you haven't learned already.

I'm working on a master skill list, but it is huge, and will take some time to compile.

Awesome! Hahaha I'm not going to start from scratch for now, because I need to know how battles are like first. But for the time being, can I edit some of the names and a bit of description (to match the old ones no worry) to fit my character more?

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[EmeraldSky]

@Trainer17: Sure--every fighter has their own unique style

[Trainer17]

@Trainer17: Sure--every fighter has their own unique style

Alright will start with that now..but before that..how many moves can I use per turn @ battles? 1 or 2?

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[Chakramaster]

@Trainer17: Sure--every fighter has their own unique style

I'll add to the questioning. Can our moves / my spells be used defensively? Like a spell be used as a defensive shield rather than an attack?

[EmeraldSky]

@Chakramaster: Mages do have defensive spells, just not at Lv. 1

@Trainer17: You can only move once per turn