General Idea: Created by Emerald to be a home for all of those who have nowhere to call their own. It houses the young and the old and is a sanctuary from human interactions. Those who are new to this world are taught and given knowledge they need to begin their own journey on making their own features in this world. Those born in the sanctuary do not need to stay, however they are encouraged to stick around until they are grown enough to stand on their own. Those who have known hardship are given the chance to work and live a peaceful life once more. Emerald wishes for everyone to work collaboration to share in the little moments of life that they have.
Location:
A secluded place unknown to humankind. It often is said as a myth. No one has found this place because it is hidden in the middle of the Rinual mountains, Hidden within a canyon. Because this place is secluded it is out of the reach of human intervention. Nature runs wild here, with lush greenery. In the middle of the sanctuary is a large pool of water which is connected to the ocean through underground caves. This allows water pokemon from all aspects of life to live and grow with in the sanctuary. A small forest lays within the Sanctuary with in the forest holds a giant Oak; this oak is where Emerald calls home. The mountains around the sanctuary acts as a barrier protecting those who live within its boundaries. Emerald creates an illusion in the sky for those looking down upon the sanctuary will only see crumbling rocks below them.
The Rules:
Any creature that steals or acts cruelly to anyone will be reprimanded. If they continue to act out they will be made to leave the sanctuary.
No humans are allowed to enter the sanctuary for Emerald wishes that it be a place where all pokemon can feel safe from harm.
Conflicts are allowed, however if cannot be resolved between both parties in a timely manner the council members will step in. If the council members cannot resolve the problem then Emerald will listen closely to both parties and give the final say of the matter.
Battling is allowed and encouraged, as long as both parties consent to it. Emerald often enjoys a friendly battle amongst friends.
Death is celebrated rather than mourned. Emerald wishes to celebrate the life that all who call this place their home rather than mourn their death. Entertainers will then create stories or songs to represent those who died and the lineage that has been left.
Pokemon are also encouraged to leave the sanctuary when they see fit, and are always welcome to return.
Roles:
Council Members: The council will consist of one member of each type. This member will act as a guardian for those of its same type. Any conflict will be brought to this council member to be resolved. If the party is a dual type pokemon then both council members of each type will come to agreement of the issue. They are considered the voice of their type, any suggestion, issue or concern is brought to them and then relayed to Emerald. Any issues that cannot be resolved will be taken to Emerald for a final say. This is a secondary position as Council members can also have any other role below.
Farmers/Gatherers: they provide the colony with their major food source. Gatherers work closely with the healers and crafters so they can gather what is needed for their craft. Farmers tend to the plentiful berry bushes with in the Sanctuary.
Crafters: These pokemon are creators of many things, whether toys instruments or other objects. These work closely with the gatherers to obtain new items to creating new items. In a sense these can be considered the inventors of the colony. They also create the decorations for the festivals that the sanctuary puts on. Cooks are a part of these crafters, crafting new tastes for the members of the sanctuary.
Guardians: Protectors of the land. They uphold the rules of the sanctuary and make sure everyone within the sanctuary feels safe. Often they will patrol the outer boarders of the sanctuary searching for lost or wounded pokemon to be brought to their haven.
Healers: Find and create medicines from natural herbs. They experiment with new substances to create better things for the sanctuary. Often work with the gatherers to find new herbs. Emerald will work closely with the healers, being a beaning that has several healing moves.
Entertainers: Those who create forms or art whether it’s in song and dance or as physical art work. These pokemon are there to help create all sad things into happy things.
Matrons/Patrons: Thee pokemon watch over the wounded or abandoned pokemon which are found by the Guardians. They also are obligated to watch over the new born pokemon with in the Sanctuary.
Citizens: These are those who do not fit into any of the categories above. Most pokemon will fit into this category.
Festivals:
Awakening Festival: this takes place in early spring where the sanctuary would gather and join one another in songs and dance in order to ‘awake’ the land around them so that the power of growth will be renewed into it. In a sense is a bringing festival that celebrates the coming of spring. At the end of the festival a ‘rain’ dance will be done by the entertainers to pray for the renewing rains of spring.
Dance of the Moon Festival: Based around the cycles of the moon and the starry night skies. This festival is held at night underneath the light of a full moon in the Summer. Entertainers gather to show the progress of their crafts. This is practically a dance under the moonlight to celebrate the years that have passed and the years that are to come.
Fall Harvest Festival: This ceremony that takes place during the last days of fall it celebrates both life and death. It’s a festival to honor those that have died (or have left) and those that have been born during that year. A cooking contest will be held during this event in which those who chose it can participate. It is during this time that the last of the berries will be harvested before winter settles in.
Winter Solstice: Held in the middle of winter, a festival of games and fun. Tournaments of all sorts will be held during this festival. Logic, battle, beauty, races ect. A festival to keep everyone’s mind off the bitter cold of winter.
