Tales of Xernia [Pokemon Gijinka Game] [Recruitment Thread]

[Vergil Tanner]

Local churches and worship groups exist, but at this precise moment in time, there is no organised "Church Of Xerneas" in Xernia. It's very loose and informal, more focused on the individual and their choices and actions than on a large organised group. There are other countries in the world that have organised state religions, but Xernia is not one of them. Now, there could be organised religions from outside Xernia that have established presences within the kingdom, but they wouldn't be given any more privileges or recognition than any other faiths at this moment in time.

What do you mean by "deep roots off LGBT?"

Well, the rest of the world kind of depends country to country, but Xernia is pretty egalitarian in regards to male / female relations. Men and women can both be the heads of households (depending on the house; House Ryzerion is more patriarchal, but other houses are egalitarian and some are even matriarchal), women are allowed in the armed forces and in positions of power. The Queen is currently ruling as regent until the next heir is chosen (which she is technically in the running for), and one of the Commanders of the Xernian Guard (The Commander Of The Earth) is female. Individual opinions may vary (to allow freedom for player characters, and obviously there are gonna be assholes around) but in general, males and females have full equality.

[Amarlo]

"Something that has deep roots off everything LGBTQ+ for whatever reason. "

Typo, sorry. It was supposed to be ". Something that has deep roots of everything pro-LGBTQ+ for whatever reason."

This is just proof I'm not ready in public yet. xD too medicated

[Vergil Tanner]

I think it was mentioned in the recruitment post, but Xernia is very inclusive. Whilst some of the "Old Blood" might find it distasteful, or frown on it for "bloodline" reasons, LGBT individuals aren't generally treated any worse than anybody else. Obviously there are going to be homophobic assholes and there are going to be issues here and there, but in general, Xernia tries to be inclusive. The biggest divide they have right now is the "Normal" types and the "Mistypes."
Though to be honest, it might be the late hour on my end, but I'm still not entirely certain what you mean by "deep roots of everything pro-LGBT." Are you suggesting an LGBT association or guild or political group, or something else?

[Kissa]

What do we call 'normal pokemons'? Are they called pokemons, gijinkas or something else?

Do we get at some point a summary of all the lore, including names of the King and Queen and other major figures? There has been lots of useful and important information shared in this thread and interest thread, but they are a bit scattered around.

[Vergil Tanner]

"Normal Pokemon" don't exist. All pokemon in the world are Gijinkas, and there's standard Earth-like wildlife wandering around.

When Pen has some time to edit the information into the "Rumours And Lore" post! She's got a busy week.

[indarkestknight]

Perhaps ironically for someone who clothes themselves in illusions I'm gonna say Nemo reveres Reshiram. Totally because they're a detective, and because of her association with Truth.





No other reason.

[RainyHigh]

Sizo Galu

Sizo Galu

Name: Sizo Galu
Age: 30
Species [Type]: Aegislash [Steel/Ghost]
Gender: Female
Orientation: Hetero/Demi-sexual

Residence: Delinquent Town
Occupation: Mercenary for hire (ALL classes)

Appearance: Amber-colored eyes, golden tail, black and gold hair, brown skin, magical armor, and sword. Sizo's armor produces a force field for most attacks, but if she is caught without her armor, her skin still has durable protection, but not as tough as her special armor. Her blade is summoned from her the medallion she wears between her chest.

Personality: Sizo is approachable and friendly to most people (no matter their class or type), but don't get it twisted; she can be snippy if someone is a total asshat. Usually honest to a fault, Sizo can be trusting--almost too trusting, which others will take her for being naive. Her confidence is high, and she can come across as fearless since she packs one hell of a punch when in her element. When it comes to manners, she is average, she's able to say please and thanks, treat people with decency, and wait patiently rather than demand her way at the slightest delay.

Sizo was raised to be respectful to others, but Sizo will drop her regard for a person to the gutters if she is disrespected. She may still be civil out of fear of being criticized by authority due to her ghost-type status--but she will actively look for ways to screw them around one way or another as she can be pretty vengeful.

Inherent Abilities: As a Ghost and Steel-type species, she can become intangible and phase through objects. Her skin also is durable, but not as durable as her unique armored clothes.

Special Abilities:
~Energy Drain: Sizo does not like to be touched by just anyone and can use her powers to put someone to sleep if they try to touch her without permission--but this doesn't work well against Fire, Ghost, Dark, or Ground types. They may feel a bit dizzy and shake off the effects.
~Metallic Scream: Sizo can emit a noise that will strike fear into enemies.
~Blade/Shield Transformation: Her sword can be transformed from shield and back when she needs to. However, when using her sword, she is vulnerable to attacks as her defense is down--she has to strategically plan or get lucky that her attack lands or risk being harmed. When using her shield, her defenses are nearly neigh-invulnerable, but she cannot attack.

Strengths: Respectful | Honest | Approachable | Courageous | Polite
~Swordswoman (excellent mastery of swords, blades, and double swords).
~Armor Knowledge and Craftswoman.
~Weapons Crafter.
~Athletic: Sizo loves hiking and trains daily when she doesn't have any jobs.

Weaknesses:  Vengeful | Petty | Displays symptoms of OCD | Headstrong | Snippy
~She tends always to check things several times to make sure they are where they need to be.
~Sometimes, she will count things until she reaches a certain number without any real reason.
~Has to check to make sure doors are locked, that ovens are off, that fires are put out several times--if she doesn't, anxiety will build up.

Likes [Non-Sexual]: Hiking, Gardens, Food and Deserts, Camping, Hunting (though she sucks at actually catching any animals), Fishing, Creating and forging armor and weapons.
Dislikes [Non-Sexual]: Cold, Snow, Arguing with people, Snakes scare her.

Ons: Toys (gags, blindfolds, clamps), Restraints (rope, tape, silk, scarfs, handcuffs), Risk of Public Sex/Hidden Public Sex, Spanking (hands, whip, flogger, paddle), Collars/Leashes, Humilation (crawling on the ground), Massage, Master/Slave/Servant.

Offs: Underage partners (under 18), Vomit Play, Scars, Bathroom, Mutilation, Snuff, Gore, Daddy/Mommy.

(Player O/O's link are in signature)

Backstory:
Sizo Galu was born and raised in Delinquent Town. As a child, her family often went on camping trips in the Deepwode and spent most of their summers there living off the land. Though they were poor, she never felt that way as she was happy with the small things. However, when she was 16, her family was attacked by robbers who managed to kill her mother and maim her father. When she and her little brother went to get help and justice for the attacks, they were dismissed without much care, causing her brother to hunt for the attackers himself--only to wind up missing.

She's not sure if her brother is still alive, but her father often travels with a cane, searching for his son and Sizo's brother for weeks at a time in the Deepwode. Due to the lack of help Sizo's family received, she decided to become someone who could help those in need--for a fair cost.

She got into mercenary work at the young age of 17, having trained under other mercenaries. Sizo struck out on her own at age 19 after helping other mercenaries with their missions. She prefers female or non-binary clientele but doesn't mind working for males as long as they can keep their hands to themselves.

Though Sizo can craft her armor and weapons, she does not sell or craft weapons for the public. Instead, she sells her skills as a mercenary for hire to those that need protection. She also charges relatively depending on one's status. While she doesn't have a strict price, she does charge a percentage of one's yearly income, usually around 1 to 5% depending on the job. She has been sought out to be a mercenary for some people in Mid-town after her success as a mercenary was spread through word of mouth. She's never been hired by those in Castletown, but she hopes that word will get around and nobles would seek out her services there, so she would love the reward to purchase more exquisite metals, jewels, and items to upgrade her armor and weapons stash.

:) There is a first time for everything~
*First time attempting to play a Pokemon PbP RPG*
Thanks, Vergil for help with the edits!

[Vergil Tanner]

You're very welcome! And welcome aboard ^o^

[Vergil Tanner]

GM Announcement



The OOC Thread and Character Thread are open for business! The Discord Server is also up! Join now and get access to custom Pokemon themed Emotes!!!

Can those of you with approved characters please post them in the character thread, and - if you have Discord - join the server. Those who have yet to make a sheet, please let the GMs know if you need assistance completing the bio! <3


Currently Approved Sheets:

Lady Anna [Pink Professional]
Luca Zajac [Pink Professional]
Enrique Zola [Heartsink]
Vandris Callaghan [Crensler]
Scyla Ironhide [Sukada]
Tera Joule [Sukada]
Sizo Galu [RainyHigh]


Your characters are all approved, so feel free to move them to the Character Thread and mosey on into the OOC and Discord!
If I've missed anybody, please let me know! As for everybody else...what are you waiting for?!


The IC threads will be up hopefully during the week ^_^

[Marie Reynolds]

Yay GM Announcement!

Also Here is a  ready for review Hena Glowglide.

Hina Glowglide

Marie Reynolds

Name: Hena Glowglide
Age: 36
Species [Type]: Galvantula [Bug/Electric]
Gender: Gender Fluid
Orientation: Pansexual/Demisexual

Residence: Primary Home is in Midtown and has a vacation home on the outskirts of  Delinquent town near the river and the edge of the forest
Occupation:Merchant Prince/Princess( Currently oversees the day to day business of  a textile, tailoring, tanning and gathering of hides  and a discreetly run bondage crafting business and bondage society.

Appearance:4  off white bumps on her forehead, These are actual eyes. Short blonde hair with two tufts that  protrude upward. Bright blue eyes. 5'5” inches in height and an athletic build

Personality: 1 – Personality: Hena is rather adventurous and is a mix of Extrovert and Introvert. Also Hena tends to walk a tightrope balancing between  tradition and innovation. Hena is in many ways a series of contradictions that balance themselves out somehow. Adventurous, free spirited, playful, kind,  compassionate, dedicated, hardworking, responsible. Hena would have this balancing act of her personality no other way.

Likes and Dislikes: Hena has a love of the outdoors does not matter if it is a casual stroll through  the woods  or fields or going on a  more rigorous journey that might test her abilities. Though Hena can also enjoy a nice evening in reading mostly fantasy and adventure focused stories. Hena also has a soft spot for sweets and pastries. Hena is also a giant fan of escape artists and has  been know to be a patron to some in that profession. Hena's dislikes are well fear of innovation, People being cruel and demeaning due to circumstances of birth( This has lead a few times to her being in duels or putting her skills in Pugilism to good use.) Hena is  not fond of purely sour dishes( a mix of sweet and sour is fine).

Motivations: Hena looks to improve the lives of the Mistypes through providing good jobs increasing access to health care and education. Hena also always is looking for new innovations to implement. Hena is very active in the bondage community to keep it a safe, sane and consensual and providing safe places to get educated and  learn  to  engage in it  properly.
Inherent Abilities: Traits & Abilities based on your species. EG, Pidgeots can fly, Houndooms can produce and control fire, etc.
enhanced Agility( This provides her with above average  agility)
enhanced climbing( can climb up vertical surfaces.)
Electricity Resistance
Special Abilities: Special Abilities based on Lore, Dex Entries and in-game special abilities (Lucarios could sense aura, Corviknights could have Unnerve, etc).

1: Compound Eyes(Enhanced vision and greater accuracy and attention to detail)
2: Webbing( has three spinnerets that can create electrified webbing. Two spinnerets are at each wrist and one just above the tailbone on her back.(The spinnerets at the wrists have a weaker charge then the one at the tailbone but neither reach a fatal voltage)

Egg Move: Struggle Bug

Strengths: Crafting(Clothes and Restraints, leather working and Cobbling(Shoe making)) Pugilism, Fencing, Being Athletic, Socialite, urban and natural survival skills, Escapology(Amateur)Tanning and hunting and trapping. business and accounting.

Weaknesses: Prone to melancholy when struggling with finding a solution to a problem that just won't come.  Tends to overextend herself and needs  frequent reminders and sometimes interventions to take a  break.

Likes [Non-Sexual:  Hena has a love of the outdoors does not matter if it is a casual stroll through  the woods  or fields or going on a  more rigorous journey that might test her abilities.Though Hena can also enjoy a nice evening in reading mostly fantasy and adventure focused stories. Hena also has a soft spot for sweets and pastries. Hena is also a giant fan of escape artists and has  been know to be a patron to some in that profession.
Dislikes [Non-Sexual]:Hena's dislikes are well fear of innovation, People being cruel and demeaning due to circumstances of birth( This has lead a few times to her being in duels or putting her skills in Pugilism to good use.) Hena is  not fond of purely sour dishes( a mix of sweet and sour is fine).

Ons: Bondage, Tickling, Orgasm Denial, Emotional Intimacy, Sensory Deprivation, Cosplay, Feet, Stockings, Medical Restraints and Bondage while wearing clothes ,Self Bondage Escapology Scarf bondage, Exhibitionism, bondage tape, Armbinders, and bondage art

Offs:Incest Toilet play, Piss play, Scat, Mutilation, Rape play   Water sports, and pregnancy( it can be happening to other characters in the game, I just don't like my characters being pregnant or impregnating someone.)


Backstory:


Childhood: Hena was born to  Al Glowglide and Tathre Glowglide(maiden name Mada). Al Glowglide, a talented tailor and business man. Tathre Glowglide a successful scholar and archeologist and adventurer. Al would tend the home front and the business and Tathre would either be out an expedition or a conference of  scholars but was always on the move but would always when her schedule allowed would take time to come home when she could to be with her husband.  Tathre eventually became pregnant and stopped her travels to  have the child and care for her. As Hena grew up and  eventually became independent enough  that a nanny could help  with the care of Hena, Tathre would  then start to at least write scholarly works while still helping raise her daughter. Hena's childhood was full of play and learning. As was normal for most who were of the upper middle class.


Pre teen and Teen years:

Hena's schooling intensified and  was also introduced into the family business and  learned   parts of the business from the store front, the warehouse, the craft making clothes and eventually even the office. Hena would regularly shift between these roles to keep her skills fresh and now every bit of the business. When they expanded into leather working  she was also taught, tanning, hunting, trapping and Leatherworking. Also her academic studies continued and  she even got to learn Pugilism and fencing this was pushed by her mother cause her daughter needs to be able to defend her self. Also while learning from the hunters and trappers she learned a love for the outdoors and how to take care of herself in the wilderness. Around 18 would  be the time she discovered her sexuality and the games she used to play as  a child that someone would wind up being the kidnapped person and bound began to take on different  connotations for her.
Adulthood:
Hena's responsibilities in the family business grew and she learned now about running and managing the business. She started to learn negotiating contracts both with  employees for their services and pay and benefits and how to negotiate with clients and other business. She also learned accounting and other useful skills to manage a business. Hena's mom came and went as her career mandated. Everything was normal till  her fathers old age finally caught up with him and he passed away. Mom stayed home for a year as we got everything situated. The business went to my mother  but that was mostly on paper during the year she stayed home after we buried dad. She setup it  where I was her representative and had the authority to make decisions on her behalf in regards to the business. This arrangement went on till Hena became 30 and  at that age Hena was made the full owner of the company  and even  had the  main house and the vacation home signed over to her. This was around the time when Hena expanded  discreetly into a market she had always wanted to and had been doing small commissions on the side. She started to  make  restraints and created  a bondage society for those to learn and indulge in bondage. This was also around the time she met Lady Anne and have been working together on other projects and had become rather close friends and was  even helped her further explore he bondage interests before the society became a reality. At  about six years later Hena now being 36 her new bondage  business has taken off as well and the bondage society grew and thrived. This is not public knowledge but Demetrius has taken an interest in her bondage  goods and is a discrete and regular customer. This would also be the time she meets  Tera Joule, having made a  outfit for her when her  Inn in delinquent town opened and have  become allies and friends as she provides what help she can to her patrons that come to her.

[Vergil Tanner]

Well, Inherent Abilities are things she gets simply from being a Bug Type and Electric Type. Bugs and Electric Types don't really strike me as having "Enhanced Physical Abilities" over other types, and things like webshooting would be under "Special Abilities." Inherent Abilities are genus-specific things. EG, Flying Type pokemon can (generally) fly. Water types can generally breathe underwater, etc etc. They're very generic things that their type can do. Enhanced Physical Capabilities, Webbing and Enhanced Perception are not things that are possessed because they're a bug. You're looking at things like enhanced climbing ability, ability to control electricity, etc etc. Honestly, "Webbing" would just be a move like String Shot, so you don't need to include it at all.

As for the Special Abilities, can you tell us what they actually do? You've just listed them, but the game mechanics don't quite translate to a freeform game, so how are you interpreting them and what do those abilities let her do?

[Marie Reynolds]

Well their was not really a lot to go one from bulbadedia or Serebi. So  I just used enhanced. My best  idea is that it brings her to an Above Average Ability in those areas. I have no idea other than that to detail it honestly. I take the Perception one from the fact that  Galvuntula's have six eyes total. Spiders tend to have more strength and agility than a human would It even says. It says Galvulntula's have strength hold down prey but gives no other descriptors or guidelines on it. The webbing is from Galvunta's active create webs to hunt with that are electric charged and is  not tied to an pokemon. Some things I took a bit of inspiration from spiderman from because the entries on  Serebi and Bulbapedia really did not go to in-depth on this that would equate to inherent abilities. So honestly that is the best I can think of for them.

[Vergil Tanner]

Well, if it's from the Lore, "Enhanced Strength" would be a Special Ability rather than an Inherent Ability, since not all Bug Types have enhanced strength.

[Marie Reynolds]

So their supposed to be based off of generic bug thing then specifics that could relate to the lore of the pokemon?

[Vergil Tanner]

Yes. As I've said before, the Inherent Abilities are more based off of the Typing than the specific species. So Pidgeot, Talonflame, Corviknight and Braviary can all fly, but they'd all have different Special Abilities depending on their own unique lore. If it's something that is fairly typical of Bug Types, or a physical trait (EG, Ledian can fly, Ariados can climb vertical surfaces, etc) then it's an Inherent Ability. Same with Electricity types; they all tend to be able to control electricity and be resistant to steel type attacks. For example.

[Marie Reynolds]

Can I just go with out them then, Cause to be honest they are the least important elements to  how I see this character being played.

[Vergil Tanner]

I mean...we'd rather you didn't. xD They're on the sheet for a reason, so we'd need you to include some basic capabilities she has. You only have to list two or three abilities that she has because of her type, and she has two types, right? xD

[PentheWonderful]

Can I just go with out them then, Cause to be honest they are the least important elements to  how I see this character being played.

regardless of whether you'd use them or not, we still need to know so we have an idea of what your character can and can't do. Power-scaling reasons. We don't want anyone accidentally godmodding.

[Marie Reynolds]

The webbing  is supposed to represent that cause that is how Galvuntula  normally uses them without actually being a pokemon attack. They weave webs charged with electricity to stun prey.  The weaker ones at wrists would probably stun some one for a few minutes. the on at her back that stronger maybe at best  stuns some one for 30 mins. Cause I am not going to do days like the lore says that would be ridiculous. But Just through generic abilities that are just not actually based on the motives of the pokemon would just kind add really nothing unique. the others are just meant to be passive and no where the enhancements like a fighting type would have but just make above human average in those areas.

[Vergil Tanner]

Marie, I get what you're saying, but everybody else has had to fill out that section with basic type-based abilities. We wouldn't have put it on the sheet if we didn't want it filled out, so please fill it out. The Inherent Abilities are not Pokemon Moves, they are not Lore-Based special abilities, they are just things that they can do because of their type. I've given you a lot of examples even specifically for your character. You don't need a lot of them, just two or three minimum.

We wouldn't have put it in the sheet if we didn't think it was important.

[Marie Reynolds]

What I am saying is those where the most generic things I could come up with that fit the motifs that  the creators designed around Galvantula and the inspirations the took  for it. So I don't honestly know what else to give you. I took me multiple hours through out most of  the days I  worked on that section. So if this Is such a deal breaker then I am more than happy to turn her over as a npc. So others don't lose out on the connections they made.

[Pink Professional]

To try and help out: Perhaps some basic ideas could be...uh...

Enhanced flexibility? Maybe because both Bugs and Electric types tend to be fast, mobile, and light?

Obviously, a natural resistance to electricity? Also Psychic, which has some interesting applications, such as being good at avoiding mind reading abilities and the like?

I'm no GM, of course. Just trying to help inspire some creativity.

[Vergil Tanner]

I know what you're saying, but I'm saying that I think you might have misunderstood the point of Inherent Abilities. Inherent Abilities are not things that are generic to Galvantula, but things that are inherent to the typing. For example, taking a real world example, sharks and dolphins are both excellent swimmers that can swim at high speeds. However, sharks regrow their teeth extremely quickly, while Dolphins do not. It's not as dramatic as Pokemon, sure, but the point remains the same that that is the difference, and what I think you're not quite understanding. Inherent Abilities are things that Galvantula can do because it's a bug / electric type, and Special Abilities are things that it can do because it's a Galvantula that other species might not be able to do because they're not Galvantula. For example, the electrified web specifically could be a special ability because it's something that Galvantula can do that Ariados can't. But they can both climb up vertical surfaces.

I'm not quite sure why this is such a sticking point. She's a Bug / Electric type. I've already given you three or four different traits you could list under that. I mean, for one, she's an Electric Type. So she has limited Electrokinesis and resistance to electricity. That's two traits right there. I've indicated that climbing up vertical surfaces is another fairly generic bug ability, so you can list that. Bugs tend to have pretty good reflexes. Being resistant to chemicals or pheremones due to their resistance to grass-based attacks. Etc etc.

We're only asking for two or three + different inherent traits that set her apart from other types. If you'd rather withdraw interest than fill the section out, then I can't stop you, of course. I just think you might be making this unnecessarily complicated, is all.

[Marie Reynolds]

That is what the Enhanced  Physical abilities Is meant to be I even stated that in parentheses next to it that it represents  above average strength and Agility both traits a spider possesses. So I don't really  see the disconnect from what I am presenting I used what I thought was generic language to  explain those traits.  I felt enhanced climbing and stating being able to climb on surfaces other could only dream was just flavor text to say  that is exactly would it mean be able to climb up vertical surfaces. I figured that would make sense it is based off a spider.  Other insects do have enhanced perception besides spiders.
The webbing is supposed to represent a limited Electro-kinesis just flavored to how the Pokémon uses electricity when it creates its webbing.so I think that qualifies its just the webbing is used a conduit for the electricity.
Okay the resistance rating of a Galvantula for being bug/electric are not rally that outstanding and not really near a level  that would really be different then like a normal type getting hit with it.

[Vergil Tanner]

Because Bug Types actually don't have enhanced strength. They don't really have any higher strength than most other types, on average that I can see. Reflexes and agility? Yes. So you'd need to specify.

The electric webbing is a Galvantula ability, and would be a Special Ability because it's something specific to Galvantula, not something every bug can do. IRL, silk is considered a non-conductive material for practical purposes, so producing a high-conductive web charged with electricity is something that only Galvantula can do...ergo, it wouldn't be in Inherent Abilities. It would be in Special Abilities.

Also, not sure what you mean by that. Mechanically in-game, Bug / Electric resists Electricity and Grass. So Galvantula would have inherent resistances to those kinds of attacks, which would be flavoured in this freeform game as being resistant to electrical currents and natural-based chemical influences.