Hello hello! I'm feeling all kinds of in the mood for something mushy and lovey-dovey, so this RP takes place in the culturally-esteemed Tourmaline village, isolated off the coast of nowhere. This isolated village, while not all that small, holds a strong sense of community, and is fabled for its profound love of celebrations and festivals. The concept of "shifting" which'll be explained in the story elements section, is age old, though no good tale is without antagonists. The self-proclaimed servants of Vescleram, a cult, see the practice as obscene. Some seek to harness the power, some strive to snuff it out altogether, and others just want to conquer the village as their own. Long story short, this RP may or may not be super cheesy, but still a whole lotta fun if you're into that.
Story Elements:
As long as documentation can remember, Pokemon can undergo the physical transformation into a human counterpart or "gijinka" at will, given some certain criteria are met. While the concept has always been shrouded in mystery, one thing is for certain: when a Pokemon falls in mutual love with another or others, each gain the power to shift. When a child is born to two shifting humans, they get one glimpse of their infant as a human, before they transform into the Pokemon that is their spirit, and will remain in such a form for many years to come. The Spring Solstice is soon to come, an event in which young teens socialize at a large festival, and then band together with newfound friends to leave home and explore the world, all with the hopes that they meet someone they love along the way.
Rules and Whatnot:
1. No one-sentence replies. I will actually get on your case so quickly if I see this consistently. We'll set four lines of text as a bare minimum. I'm no hardass, so there will probably be plenty of exceptions. With dialogue, I understand that it can be rough. Describe feelings, describe actions, describe setting, describe anything, just don't make me mad at you over short replies.
2. You may join in at any time, so long as you pm me first. If you join at a later time, make sure you read up on posts, so you know where the story is at.
3. Always strive to make your character feel real feelings. This is gonna be a pretty casual rp, but still, we want it to be interesting
4. In the event of battles, describe the actions you're taking. Instead of "he used rollout on the Eevee" go for something more like "he tucked his head in with his quills, smashing into the unexpecting Eevee from the side."
5. Again, this is gonna be mushy and romantic, but overtly sexual scenes are gonna be awkward for everyone. Don't be overly graphic, or better yet, just leave it as implied. Admin Edit: This is actually stated in our global rules and applies globally, not just to RPs.
6. Swearing and violence may or may not be inevitable.
7. No pure OOC posts. I'll make a discussion thread if this RP kicks off at all. You can, however, do some quick OOC-BIC stuff with your posts.
8. This is just a casual little RP. Don't be rude to your fellow RP'ers out of character. We're here for a fun time.
Character Skeleton Example:
Name: Charlotte
Species: Sandslash
Age (Optional): Doesn't really matter, since we'll probably be all around the same age anyways, unless you want to specify otherwise.
Gender: Female
Sexuality: Bisexual
Personality: Loves to laugh. Charlotte is curious and giddy, but with a shameless love of poetry. Has a heartfelt appreciation for the shapes and colors that make up the world around her, and for her likewise people who can stop and smell the roses. Still, she's plenty down to earth, and is fully aware of how cheesy that all sounds.
Another admin edit: Remember the use of Legendaries, even as plot elements, requires staff permission. No one authorized a Darkrai here. Relevant comment edited, if you really must involve Darkrai, follow the procedure outlined in the RP forum rules.
And so it begins!
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"Lottie darling! You know I expect you to look your best in the upcoming Solstice." Her mother, a Magmar, chimed with a sugar-sweet tone, swooning and nostalgic over the festival in question.
"I know Mom. You've made it pretty clear." Charlotte smiled at her mother's fixation. She'd grant her the pleasure of obsessing over the solstice. That was the fun of having a kid, right? "We've got a day left before it happens. A quick stroll around the lake never hurt anyone."
Her mother, stricken with a new realization, practically shoved her out the door. "By Arceus, you're right! Go now! Meet your lifetime's sweetheart in a lakeside sonata, then seal the deal at the festival tomorrow!"
"Yep, sure. Alright Mom. Seeya." The door had already been shut on her, so with her mother's ridiculous state of passion fresh out of her mind, she strolled down the dirt roads, feeling particularly chipper in the warm evening sun. The lakeside was quite a ways away, not that she minded of course. In her experiences, the beauty of the world was most visible when she was alone. Not that she hated socialization by any means, she had quite an appreciation for her fellow Pokemon. It was just the sort of thing she thought was to be enjoyed solo, although she did often hope that something would come and change her mind. Her stout legs meant that she traveled slowly, but the sight of the tangerine-tinted sky was plenty enough to appease her, and the stark-white cherry blossoms blew from their trees in the gentle wind.
Story Elements:
As long as documentation can remember, Pokemon can undergo the physical transformation into a human counterpart or "gijinka" at will, given some certain criteria are met. While the concept has always been shrouded in mystery, one thing is for certain: when a Pokemon falls in mutual love with another or others, each gain the power to shift. When a child is born to two shifting humans, they get one glimpse of their infant as a human, before they transform into the Pokemon that is their spirit, and will remain in such a form for many years to come. The Spring Solstice is soon to come, an event in which young teens socialize at a large festival, and then band together with newfound friends to leave home and explore the world, all with the hopes that they meet someone they love along the way.
Rules and Whatnot:
1. No one-sentence replies. I will actually get on your case so quickly if I see this consistently. We'll set four lines of text as a bare minimum. I'm no hardass, so there will probably be plenty of exceptions. With dialogue, I understand that it can be rough. Describe feelings, describe actions, describe setting, describe anything, just don't make me mad at you over short replies.
2. You may join in at any time, so long as you pm me first. If you join at a later time, make sure you read up on posts, so you know where the story is at.
3. Always strive to make your character feel real feelings. This is gonna be a pretty casual rp, but still, we want it to be interesting
4. In the event of battles, describe the actions you're taking. Instead of "he used rollout on the Eevee" go for something more like "he tucked his head in with his quills, smashing into the unexpecting Eevee from the side."
5. Again, this is gonna be mushy and romantic, but overtly sexual scenes are gonna be awkward for everyone. Don't be overly graphic, or better yet, just leave it as implied. Admin Edit: This is actually stated in our global rules and applies globally, not just to RPs.
6. Swearing and violence may or may not be inevitable.
7. No pure OOC posts. I'll make a discussion thread if this RP kicks off at all. You can, however, do some quick OOC-BIC stuff with your posts.
8. This is just a casual little RP. Don't be rude to your fellow RP'ers out of character. We're here for a fun time.
Character Skeleton Example:
Name: Charlotte
Species: Sandslash
Age (Optional): Doesn't really matter, since we'll probably be all around the same age anyways, unless you want to specify otherwise.
Gender: Female
Sexuality: Bisexual
Personality: Loves to laugh. Charlotte is curious and giddy, but with a shameless love of poetry. Has a heartfelt appreciation for the shapes and colors that make up the world around her, and for her likewise people who can stop and smell the roses. Still, she's plenty down to earth, and is fully aware of how cheesy that all sounds.
Another admin edit: Remember the use of Legendaries, even as plot elements, requires staff permission. No one authorized a Darkrai here. Relevant comment edited, if you really must involve Darkrai, follow the procedure outlined in the RP forum rules.
And so it begins!
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"Lottie darling! You know I expect you to look your best in the upcoming Solstice." Her mother, a Magmar, chimed with a sugar-sweet tone, swooning and nostalgic over the festival in question.
"I know Mom. You've made it pretty clear." Charlotte smiled at her mother's fixation. She'd grant her the pleasure of obsessing over the solstice. That was the fun of having a kid, right? "We've got a day left before it happens. A quick stroll around the lake never hurt anyone."
Her mother, stricken with a new realization, practically shoved her out the door. "By Arceus, you're right! Go now! Meet your lifetime's sweetheart in a lakeside sonata, then seal the deal at the festival tomorrow!"
"Yep, sure. Alright Mom. Seeya." The door had already been shut on her, so with her mother's ridiculous state of passion fresh out of her mind, she strolled down the dirt roads, feeling particularly chipper in the warm evening sun. The lakeside was quite a ways away, not that she minded of course. In her experiences, the beauty of the world was most visible when she was alone. Not that she hated socialization by any means, she had quite an appreciation for her fellow Pokemon. It was just the sort of thing she thought was to be enjoyed solo, although she did often hope that something would come and change her mind. Her stout legs meant that she traveled slowly, but the sight of the tangerine-tinted sky was plenty enough to appease her, and the stark-white cherry blossoms blew from their trees in the gentle wind.
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