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 Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2012 2:29 am
WORLD HANDBOOK
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Everything that you need to know about the universe is here. Be warned, it is
an extensive documentation. However, if you like reading, if you like
discovering, if you like knowing just how your character will manage to
fit in and make a living in this world, then this handbook is for you.
Enjoy.
DIRECTORY
Post 2 -- The Real World
Post 3 -- Pokemon
Post 3 -- Important Places
Post 4 -- Livesound
Post 5 -- Hywind
Post 6 -- Desert Inferno
Post 7 -- Sleepy Hollow
Post 8 -- Mirror Falls
Post 9 -- Downside
Post 10 -- Alternate Universes
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Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2012 2:54 am
THE REAL WORLD
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If REMIX is nothing but a dream world, then there must be a real world -- and there is. This real world is not set in any of the timelines featured in the games or other media of the Pokemon franchise. However, it is still the same. Humans are the ruling power and trainers embark on adventurous Pokemon exploits. The world of REMIX is not known by or acknowledged to exist to anyone in the real world. Pokemon or human. Because it is Arceus' dream, there is no way of them knowing it. Neither is anyone capable of prying into the mind of such a legendary Pokemon -- or even know the place at which they slumber. Of course, this Arceus in the real world, the True Arceus, is not a playable character in the shop by any member other than GiinJoww. Furthermore, the shop's focus rests on the world of Remix where humans do not, and will not, ever exist. Therefore, members are highly discouraged for roleplaying in the setting of the real world.
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Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2012 3:03 am
POKEMON
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COLOR SCHEME
Originally, there are two color schemes in Pokemon. One is the normal version and the other being the shiny version. In REMIX it doesn't matter what color scheme you make your Pokemon. They can be normal, shiny, or a color scheme that is 'unnatural' for them. Therefore, you can make yourself a Lisa Frank Growlithe, a red Rattata, whatever you want. It doesn't matter. Because there are so many varieties of colors that Pokemon are born with in REMIX no color scheme is looked at as an oddity to society.
RARITY
There is no such thing. All species of Pokemon are common and this includes Legendaries. In fact, Legendaries are not even seen as Legendaries. The only Legendaries in REMIX are those that have made a name for themselves in that universe. Like a renowned battle hero or something of equal significance. It's not what a Pokemon is that determines their value to society, but what they have done. However, there is one Pokemon that every creature in REMIX acknowledges as a God and that would be the True Arceus. They have not seen them, nor heard them, but every creature is born with an innate knowing of their creator.
RACES
There are many species of Pokemon, one race, and many classifications. Classifications are Pokemon, Gijinka, Anthro, Furry, Hybrid, Mixblood, and Pokemorph. As you roleplay, you may refer to your characters as you wish, but these are keywords to get at what they are exactly in the shop. The only race within the shop is Pokemon and members are barred from creating alternate races. Such as, Shadow Pokemon, and etc.
Pokemon -- These are the animals, like in the cannon franchise. They have the same limitation and restrictions attributed to them by Nintendo.
Gijinka -- Completely humanized, they have no animal parts. Their colors tend to be based off the Pokemon that they are. They do not have an Pokeform, either.
Anthro -- Anthros are for the most part humanoid, but have characteristics of the Pokemon that they are. Ears, horns, tails, claws, fangs, etc. They are either entirely minimally animal based or are heavily based off of their Pokemon and should look more animal than humanoid
Hybrid -- Pokemon that hail from more than one species that effectively combines their parent species. It is the combination of species that makes a Hybrid what it is, not the muddling of bloodlines.
Mixblood -- A mixblood is any Pokemon, not a Hybrid, that has more that one species of Pokemon in its DNA makeup. Although other DNA may be present only one is dominant and that is the Pokemon species they will take after. All other DNA is dormant and will only, possibly, surface in their offspring.
Pokemorph -- These Pokemon are essentially Gijinkas, Anthros, Furries, Hybrids or Mixbloods. The only thing that differentiates them for those groups is that they have a Pokeform and are able to transform into it. This form is that of a Pokemon, not to be confused with a Furry.
BREEDING
All pairings produce offspring. Eggs will either appear randomly -- having formed from both parents' energy or are birthed naturally. Males and females may become pregnant at the owners' discretion.
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Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2012 3:49 am
IMPORTANT PLACES
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THE VOID
The Void is an extensive expanse of black nothingness. In essence it is 'space'. Pokemon are able to breathe in the void, but they may not float or fly in it. The Void has an odd form a gravity that causes objects to stay grounded -- or fall -- but will not crush them so long as they remain level with the planes. If a Pokemon were to fall off a path into the Void they would descend until they were compressed into nothing and die. It is a slow and painful process as the length of the fall at which the compression would become so great is very long.
PLANES
Planes are continents that float in the Void. The world of REMIX is not completely stable, which causes some planes to fade away and disappear over time. There are several planes that are unaffected by time and change, which are Livesound, Highwind, Desert Inferno, Sleepy Hollow, Mirror Falls, and Downside.
DIMENSIONAL POCKETS
These are a way station between planes, paths, the void, and even at times timelines. Seemingly, they have no beginning or end, are enveloped in white, and like a dream, produce or distort at the whim of those occupying them. Dimensional Pockets reside in a dimension all their own and may only be accessed by portals scattered throughout all of REMIX. These portals are purely found by chance. Some of them are permanent while others are temporary, disappeared or relocating after a time. Portals have been known to appear at a simple request, but do not always do so. Once a Pokemon passes through a portal they will find themselves in the Dimensional Pocket. Going back to where they came from is as simple as desiring to return there, at which they will be teleported out. Interactions between quest Pokemon or quest Pokemon and certified Pokemon may only take place in a Dimensional Pocket.
SHADOW PATHS
Ghastly apparitions of roads which appear between planes from time to time. No sooner than they appear than do the paths begin to disintegrate, the process clearly visible as pieces of the paths break off and float upward. Brave or desperate souls may attempt to cross over them. However, there is no knowing where a Shadow Path will take one. Some of them lead to a dead end within the Void, sealing the adventurers fate. Others lead to adjacent planes, but are in no wise safer. Shadow Paths stem off from the edge of planes where Pokemon may easily step onto them.
RAINBOW AVENUE
Rainbow colored paths of sparkly goodness that appear once every three months, for the duration of a week, which enable travelers to travel from any major plane to Downside and visa versa. Unlike the Shadow Paths, these paths are safe; even to the point of preventing journeyers from falling off of them. Once a week has gone by the path will 'shut down' -- disallowing anyone not on the path to get on but continuing to ensure a safe escort to those Pokemon still on the trail. Each plane has a port built where the Rainbow habitually forms. The ports close when the Rainbow has left, awaiting its return. The only plane that the Rainbow Avenue does not connect to is Highwind.
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Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2012 3:20 pm
LIVESOUND
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THE CITY
The city engulfs the entire plane, save for a few miles of space from the perimeter. Protective railing is placed at the city limits and any ground beyond that is referred to as the Badlands. While the crime rate in the city is high it runs rampant beyond the city limits. As housing is troublesome to come by simply because of over population many people reluctantly find themselves living on the streets or shacking up in shanty towns in the Badlands themselves. There is no central government governing Livesound's many districts. The city is a modern day feudal era, if you will, where those with power and money make the rules. Here, only the talented, the strong, and the smart stake out a higher living. There are many, many districts in Livesound. Some of which are labeled Red Districts as they hold the highest crime rate per district. Roughly, there are more than two hundred districts and each takes up a significant amount of acres. The entire city is leveled with concrete and blacktop. Without a proper source of sunlight vegetation is nearly non existent. To conserve space, most buildings are built as sky scrapers while smaller structures may be found here and there. With no sun, lights are the prime source of light and energy with fire being a close second. Daytime hours are referred to as 'live hours' and nighttime hours are referred to as 'silent hours'. Getting from one end of Livesound to another, even with the help of transportation, would take days.
CLOUD COVER
A cluster of dark clouds that loom ominously over the city, blanketing everything beneath them in darkness. During the daytime hours the clouds take on a greyish hue and cast a grey shade over the city. At night they become completely black. Above this cover of clouds is a brightly lit sky of morning colors with twinkling star like energies. A favored pastime is visiting Hywind when the drifting plane comes to anchor to view the starry sky.
TRAINS
The city is much too cramped for individual transportation. Light Rails and their much faster counterparts, Mach Rails, make up the system of transportation in the city. There are Light Rails that lead to select districts and trollies that will take one to key areas in each. The Mach Rail is the only train system that will take one long distances in a few hours time.
SKY LIGHTS
Inexplicable rays of light that seep out from the ground skyward, where they disappear before reaching the cloud. When touched by sunlight, these rays will dissolve into shiny particles or explode like fireworks.
SINGING STONES
Soft tremors, and on rarer occasions large ones, can be felt throughout the day. The tremors are vibrations felt from Singing Stones immersed underground that erupt on a consecutive basis with song, both vocal and instrumental. The louder the song, the greater the tremor. Often, these stones are mined out from underground and sold on markets or relocated for the safety of the citizens. Here and there a collection of Singing Stones have naturally clustered together to create music and are referred to as sound spots. Often times, Pokemon will stage parties and events in these places.
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Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2012 4:36 pm
HIGHWIND
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CITY
High above the ground drifts an island of clouds. Pastel structures, oft times transparent, made of harmless energy hold the clouds together to create a city unlike any other. The city is constantly moving in a mechanical circle around the world, visiting every major plane in the course of a year. It never stays in one location for long. It is rumored to hold the secrets and treasures of the gods, though no evidence has ever been brought forth to solidify the claim. Those seeking spiritual enlightenment often take a pilgrimage to Highwind. Others looking for a safer means to travel between the planes also seek out the city in the sky. The Pokemon here usually get around by flight or simply walk. The plane is not so large but holds a decent population.
WINDLIFT
When it does stop, pillars of wind anchor it in place and also provide a means for those who cannot fly to be lifted up to the city. At first anchor, the winds that burrow down through the sky like tornadoes and are destructive. Only when they have properly anchored in the ground will they become harmless; allowing Pokemon to be lifted up them and those capable of flying using their tail winds for an easier flight. When Hywind readies to drift again the pillars will dissipate, the source of their magic cut off from the plane itself.
TEMPLES
Many temples dot the the plane dedicated to many different gods and deities. It is here that the most famous temple of Arceus resides. As they are sacred shoe wear is forbidden within them and visitors must often undergo act of purification before given access into the inner sights of the temple.
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Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2012 4:37 pm
DESERT INFERNO
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Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2012 4:39 pm
SLEEPY HOLLOW
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Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2012 4:40 pm
MIRROR FALLS
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Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2012 4:41 pm
DOWNSIDE
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Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2012 4:50 pm
ALTERNATE UNIVERSES
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