We live in a feral world, hearts clasped by the will only to survive. But do not doubt the world we live in, do not doubt our feral hearts. We are not like you- we do not extend our reign over greed, we do not take more than we need, we do not live solely out of malice.
We may not be civilized, we may not have a code of right and wrong, we may throw off grief in order to live. But we are Pokemon. We are wild. We might live to pass on our genes and only then rest content, but, if given the chance, if given the need, we will rise to be much more than raw, feral minds.
To be more specific, this RP takes place long after humans have collapsed and left their creations behind, to be torn and withered by time. The structure of Pokemon, now, no longer taught to live like humans, but like the animals they are, has slowly degraded until the world is truly wild and feral again. Do not think that every turn is blood-shed and malevolence- those were creatures the humans had created out of their greed for power, money, and fame. No, the world is much more peaceful, with every creature rising only to the height they need to to survive.
There are still flaws in this world, of course. The predator and prey cycle has grown back into use, and Pokemon, separated into their own tribes, have little to no regard for anything that is not a threat to them and their families. Battles are either for territory or food, and someone who has been seriously injured has little to no chance of living. It could be said that society has been forgotten, and that the basics of a community are cast away. There is no medicine. If the creature in question is not of their family or clan, there is little to no sympathy without reason.
This story is one of discovery, as a few Pokemon, straying from their tribes, stumble upon one of the few ruins standing and learn of the past, and of themselves. And perhaps, along the way, they might just be able to find friendship in a world were it has long been forgotten.
Rules
So that we fully embrace this world, we must follow a set of 'rules'. In addition to normal RP forum rules, here are a few others;
Character
Though your character can be more 'human' than most, keep in mind that they are not human. They might be colder or, they might hold more sympathy in their hearts, but keep in mind the world they were raised in when creating the character.
Language
In a setting like this, it is only expected that different languages have arisen, different dialects exist, and many words exist that do not today. Please keep this in mind. In addition, if your Pokemon is not of the same general species as another, it will be hard to understand one another. In order to work with this, there will be a general language called "Omni." Please write in English (unless you are using words created in this world, like "Omni"), but keep in mind that they are speaking in different languages. And have fun with the dialects! Imagine how you would expect a creature like them to speak.
- All 'new' words must be posted here and/or explained in brackets in the post.
- In the making of 'new' words and dialects, think of how the creature would speak. For example, a Buneary would probably talk in very light, fluffy words, while an Aron's words would be sharper and more gravelly.
- "New" words exist for phrases that would be used often for that species (for example, using "chehfay" for the act of collecting berries in a Fletchling's or Dedenne's vocabulary, but not for a Sableye or Aron, who gather gems and iron to eat).
Names
Names need to make sense. They can be simple things like "River" or they can be a word of the creature's language like "Nidraken" (The venom of a Nidoking) or sounds they hear daily like "Kri" (the sound of claws scratching on stone). Human names like "Abby" or "Jake" can not be used as they, though used in the past, would be a very rare exception to be called. Keep in mind in making names that while we are using English in our writing, technically every word has an equivalent in their language, so words like "Rahrah" (iron) are also okay for names.
Beliefs, Legendaries, and Stories/Tales
Legendaries are not thought of often and have quickly fallen out of the general knowledge. Most Pokemon believe in a 'god,' or god figure, although this can differ through-out species. For example, a rabbit-like creature could 'worship' the sun, as it is what grows their grass and brings them out of the earth, while a cave-dwelling creature would be more inclined to believe in a 'god' who dwells deep withing the earth. However, these are all just different names for the same face- that is, each interpretation of the gods comes from ancient legends of the legendaries and an explanation for things unexplainable, like life and death and what comes after death. Stories and tales are variations of ancient legends and possibly new ones depicting times of when humans did roam earth. Keep in mind the species when speaking of or creating them.
Time
Of course, there are no clocks in this world, and no "9:30 pm." There is no "week" or "month." Time is generally more based off the sun or star's course, and words for year, week, and month don't exist.
This thread is for discussing and questioning the RP. If you wish to join, message me or simply post below. I am looking for three to four-ish people. However, since this is my first attempt at setting up an RP and I am fully aware of how unnecessarily complicated I create things, I am prepared for this to not work out. I'd like to learn from this, so if you find this RP set-up to be rather dull or uninteresting, any criticism or suggestions you have will be received with relish. That said, if you find this interesting (which I believe would be a rather unexpected miracle), post below and the first four or so people will be accepted. Make sure you fill out this form;
Name:
Species:
How the species lives:
Personality:
Background:
Appearance (if it strays from the species):
Age group (childish, teenish, adult, old, etc, and general lvl, for move purposes):
What leads them to the ruin:
Catchphrase (what do they live by? Optional):
Here is mine, for reference.
Name: Kithrah (Thistle)
Species: Nidoran male
How the species lives: They live in wide, open fields of grass, commonly making their homes in short, disused burrows of other creatures. This species keeps to themselves even in their own species and share their homes only with their families, but loosely group together in general colonies. Normally one or two nidoran/nidorina/nidorino live in a burrow and only more are found when there are kits or eggs present. Nidoking and queen live in caves in much rougher terrain, away from the main Nidoran colonies. Kithrah's colony lives on the edge of a forest, which hides the ruin. Nidoran are not predatory, and are considered prey.
Personality: Wary and blunt, his personality is rather hard to explain. Kithrah is solitary and holds a dark view of the world. He prefers to watch than to take action, and this causes him to take notice of many things others don't. Queer and rather lonely, he is a down-to-earth character that believes he must twist others around his hand, but adventure wells inside his steady heart all the same and, though unapparent, he has a strong sense of curiosity.
Background: As many of his species, he grew up in his colony rather peacefully for a short while. Trouble rose when two Pokemon warred over the grassland and forest, driving the Nidoran and Nidorino/a colonies away. Kithrah was left behind in their haste, still considered a 'child' by our human standards. Rediscovered by his family when the colonies were able to return, he is haunted by the memory when strife fades and life slows down. A few years before now, he, an adolescent, remained at his home when the colony moved on.
Appearance: Horn is a bit on the small side, and he is a rather small fellow himself.
Age group: Young adult-ish, near adolescence. Around level 20, he has yet to evolve, although he isn't all too sure as to why.
What leads them to the ruin: Restless, he wanders farther and farther into the forest edging his home until stumbling upon them.
Catchphrase: You sense it, don't you? In this world, losers die, and winners live to lose again tomorrow.
We may not be civilized, we may not have a code of right and wrong, we may throw off grief in order to live. But we are Pokemon. We are wild. We might live to pass on our genes and only then rest content, but, if given the chance, if given the need, we will rise to be much more than raw, feral minds.
To be more specific, this RP takes place long after humans have collapsed and left their creations behind, to be torn and withered by time. The structure of Pokemon, now, no longer taught to live like humans, but like the animals they are, has slowly degraded until the world is truly wild and feral again. Do not think that every turn is blood-shed and malevolence- those were creatures the humans had created out of their greed for power, money, and fame. No, the world is much more peaceful, with every creature rising only to the height they need to to survive.
There are still flaws in this world, of course. The predator and prey cycle has grown back into use, and Pokemon, separated into their own tribes, have little to no regard for anything that is not a threat to them and their families. Battles are either for territory or food, and someone who has been seriously injured has little to no chance of living. It could be said that society has been forgotten, and that the basics of a community are cast away. There is no medicine. If the creature in question is not of their family or clan, there is little to no sympathy without reason.
This story is one of discovery, as a few Pokemon, straying from their tribes, stumble upon one of the few ruins standing and learn of the past, and of themselves. And perhaps, along the way, they might just be able to find friendship in a world were it has long been forgotten.
Rules
So that we fully embrace this world, we must follow a set of 'rules'. In addition to normal RP forum rules, here are a few others;
Character
Though your character can be more 'human' than most, keep in mind that they are not human. They might be colder or, they might hold more sympathy in their hearts, but keep in mind the world they were raised in when creating the character.
Language
In a setting like this, it is only expected that different languages have arisen, different dialects exist, and many words exist that do not today. Please keep this in mind. In addition, if your Pokemon is not of the same general species as another, it will be hard to understand one another. In order to work with this, there will be a general language called "Omni." Please write in English (unless you are using words created in this world, like "Omni"), but keep in mind that they are speaking in different languages. And have fun with the dialects! Imagine how you would expect a creature like them to speak.
- All 'new' words must be posted here and/or explained in brackets in the post.
- In the making of 'new' words and dialects, think of how the creature would speak. For example, a Buneary would probably talk in very light, fluffy words, while an Aron's words would be sharper and more gravelly.
- "New" words exist for phrases that would be used often for that species (for example, using "chehfay" for the act of collecting berries in a Fletchling's or Dedenne's vocabulary, but not for a Sableye or Aron, who gather gems and iron to eat).
Names
Names need to make sense. They can be simple things like "River" or they can be a word of the creature's language like "Nidraken" (The venom of a Nidoking) or sounds they hear daily like "Kri" (the sound of claws scratching on stone). Human names like "Abby" or "Jake" can not be used as they, though used in the past, would be a very rare exception to be called. Keep in mind in making names that while we are using English in our writing, technically every word has an equivalent in their language, so words like "Rahrah" (iron) are also okay for names.
Beliefs, Legendaries, and Stories/Tales
Legendaries are not thought of often and have quickly fallen out of the general knowledge. Most Pokemon believe in a 'god,' or god figure, although this can differ through-out species. For example, a rabbit-like creature could 'worship' the sun, as it is what grows their grass and brings them out of the earth, while a cave-dwelling creature would be more inclined to believe in a 'god' who dwells deep withing the earth. However, these are all just different names for the same face- that is, each interpretation of the gods comes from ancient legends of the legendaries and an explanation for things unexplainable, like life and death and what comes after death. Stories and tales are variations of ancient legends and possibly new ones depicting times of when humans did roam earth. Keep in mind the species when speaking of or creating them.
Time
Of course, there are no clocks in this world, and no "9:30 pm." There is no "week" or "month." Time is generally more based off the sun or star's course, and words for year, week, and month don't exist.
This thread is for discussing and questioning the RP. If you wish to join, message me or simply post below. I am looking for three to four-ish people. However, since this is my first attempt at setting up an RP and I am fully aware of how unnecessarily complicated I create things, I am prepared for this to not work out. I'd like to learn from this, so if you find this RP set-up to be rather dull or uninteresting, any criticism or suggestions you have will be received with relish. That said, if you find this interesting (which I believe would be a rather unexpected miracle), post below and the first four or so people will be accepted. Make sure you fill out this form;
Name:
Species:
How the species lives:
Personality:
Background:
Appearance (if it strays from the species):
Age group (childish, teenish, adult, old, etc, and general lvl, for move purposes):
What leads them to the ruin:
Catchphrase (what do they live by? Optional):
Here is mine, for reference.
Name: Kithrah (Thistle)
Species: Nidoran male
How the species lives: They live in wide, open fields of grass, commonly making their homes in short, disused burrows of other creatures. This species keeps to themselves even in their own species and share their homes only with their families, but loosely group together in general colonies. Normally one or two nidoran/nidorina/nidorino live in a burrow and only more are found when there are kits or eggs present. Nidoking and queen live in caves in much rougher terrain, away from the main Nidoran colonies. Kithrah's colony lives on the edge of a forest, which hides the ruin. Nidoran are not predatory, and are considered prey.
Personality: Wary and blunt, his personality is rather hard to explain. Kithrah is solitary and holds a dark view of the world. He prefers to watch than to take action, and this causes him to take notice of many things others don't. Queer and rather lonely, he is a down-to-earth character that believes he must twist others around his hand, but adventure wells inside his steady heart all the same and, though unapparent, he has a strong sense of curiosity.
Background: As many of his species, he grew up in his colony rather peacefully for a short while. Trouble rose when two Pokemon warred over the grassland and forest, driving the Nidoran and Nidorino/a colonies away. Kithrah was left behind in their haste, still considered a 'child' by our human standards. Rediscovered by his family when the colonies were able to return, he is haunted by the memory when strife fades and life slows down. A few years before now, he, an adolescent, remained at his home when the colony moved on.
Appearance: Horn is a bit on the small side, and he is a rather small fellow himself.
Age group: Young adult-ish, near adolescence. Around level 20, he has yet to evolve, although he isn't all too sure as to why.
What leads them to the ruin: Restless, he wanders farther and farther into the forest edging his home until stumbling upon them.
Catchphrase: You sense it, don't you? In this world, losers die, and winners live to lose again tomorrow.