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Dark_Hunter-Angelic_Tears Vice Captain
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 Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2016 8:14 pm
What would you say is the "essence" of our Team, Neo?I think we're a Team full of Pokemon who are working together to try and understand what we can be, both individually and as a whole.Maybe we're also looking for the essentials too: of people, of life, of understanding... At least, I know I am.Or perhaps the essence is what lies beneath our surface. The thing that distinguishes me from you, and you from everyone else.And the essence is that which distinguishes the self from the whole. The succor of life tastes so different to all who drink from it, and it is for us to learn what it is that makes us experience life so differently from every other being on this earth. Hm... I suppose so...Team Name: Essence Members: Neo, Nyx, Air, Eliot, Clara, Lux, Killian, Alexandru Chronology: Mission 0: A Sticky Start
The Ties // That Bind
Chapter 1: "Meet and Greet!"
A Series of "Odd" Encounters
Mission 1: Alliteration, Ariados, and Air
Ghosts // Of The Past
Sunrise // Sunset
Chapter 2: "Not All That Glitters Is Gold"
A Pleasant Surprise and Stormy Eyes
Secrets Shared In Confidence
Mission 2: The Fury of Fire
Chapter 3: Fear (Un)known
A Lesson Learned // Is Not Forgotten
{Ongoing Kent RP}
Gone // But Not Forgotten
{Ongoing Skullbasher RP}
Mission 3: Seeing In A New Light
More Things
Tidings of Comfort and Joy
Valentines and Younger Times
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Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2016 8:16 pm
The Leader
You really don't have to call me that. I just got here first, that's all.
Name: Neo Vespara
Age: Young Adult
Gender: Male
Species: Meowstic
Moveset: Male Meowstic Moveset, Mirror Coat (Inherited), Razor Leaf (TM), Heal Bell (TM)
Personality: Neo is surprisingly expressive for a Pokemon of his species, though this normally just amounts to choosing to acknowledge that he has emotions rather than denying them altogether. He's somewhat timid and uncertain, still feeling out his place in the world and readily willing to accept advice from others about how to proceed with things. As a male Meowstic he has an inborn obligation to protect and defend rather than to act as an aggressor, and his passivity toward those with stronger ideals reflects this predisposition. Still, Neo possesses a voice of his own, and a certain set of goals for the future that he'll only divulge if you manage to win him over. His quiet nature and concern for his fellow Pokemon make him a pleasant coworker and a loyal friend to those he cares about.
Bio: Neo was born to a Meowstic mother and Milotic father. Although their pairing was unusual, there was only some discomfort on his mother's side, as his father's side was already a colorful blend of Pokemon from different species and typings; when little Neo was born however, even his purebred Meowstic brethren couldn't help but love the young Espurr who entered the world with bright, expressive eyes. He learned the acceptance of other Pokemon from his parents, who showed him the many ways that love could transcend physical appearance and heritage and taught him to value the opinions of others--sometimes even more than his own.
After evolving, Neo continued to remain at home; in part because of his parent's doting affection and tutelage, in part because he didn't feel prepared to face the great wide world on his own just yet. Instead he learned what he could from his extended family, trying to piece together his own worldview along the way. Over those years, he looked into distant places where he could head off when he was ready, and finally decided to head to the heart of things, the city that would later become home to the Guild of Eclipse.
It was news of the Guild's creation that inspired Neo to head off at last; the promise of an occupation and the potential to help others drawing him like a moth to a flame. He bade farewell to his parents and began his travels, arriving at the Guild shortly after its opening. He's determined to make something of himself as the member of a Rescue Team, and hopefully begin to piece the world together along the way.
Appearance: Neo has the traditional male Meowstic coloring and looks for all the world like a normal Meowstic upon first glance. Beneath the collar of fur around his neck however, you may occasionally catch the gleam of bright colors--residual blue, pink, and peach scales circling his throat almost like a necklace, inherited from his father.
Physiology Note: Possibly due to his peculiar parentage, Neo was born with a limited sense of smell and taste. His deficiencies in these areas were more than made up for by his heightened sense of hearing, which is so finely tuned that he's capable of using echolocation (thanks to lessons from his Crobat and Noibat cousins) and is extremely sensitive to loud noises and high frequencies.
Ability: Keen Eye - Neo's perceptiveness keeps the accuracy of his attacks from ever being lowered; ironically, some of this can be attributed to his extraordinary hearing abilities as well
Hold Item: Membership Bow
Posting Color: #78357A
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Dark_Hunter-Angelic_Tears Vice Captain
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Dark_Hunter-Angelic_Tears Vice Captain
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Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2016 8:17 pm
The Second in Command
How can I be of service?
Name: Nyx Isthlamane
Age: Adult
Gender: Male
Species: Vulpix
Moveset: Vulpix Moveset Curse (with Ghost Type effects)
Personality: Who is Nyx Isthlamane? That's precisely what he doesn't want you to know. Impeccably mannered and a smooth conversationalist, he's a blend of charming and distant that can seem somewhat off-putting if you think about it too much. Fortunately he rarely gives you the chance, focusing the conversation on whomever he happens to be talking to and away from himself with an ease that's almost unnatural. He displays a mild-mannered disposition to the outside world, but if you cross him you'll find yourself faced with an unpleasant enemy. His grudges are the most intense thing about him, and he will not rest until they are resolved by any means necessary. He claims that he's been searching for someone who once crossed him since before he was born, though that may just be a story intended to dissuade anyone from bothering him while he works. After all, he's not actually a ghost...right?
Bio: The circumstances of Nyx's birth are somewhat mysterious, although it's clear he was born to a Ninetales mother and a Chandelure father. While neither of his parents were particularly affectionate toward their son, they both were certain to instill in him a very definite set of values, which had been passed down through their own families in kind. Young Nyx absorbed all of their teachings with interest, though he was far from eager as most children might be; instead he was subdued and cool, every action deliberate once he had the mental capacity to act as such. In that sense, it's arguable whether even his own parents knew the real Nyx. He stayed with his family for a relatively short amount of time, leaving home at the age of eight years old, but the influence of his parents' lessons has remained with him for all of his life.
When he departed his home, Nyx kept away from the societal radar, observing rather than involving himself in the affairs of "mortals" as his father liked to call them. With a quietly calculating mind, he picked up on social nuances and tact for a good year before actually putting them to use, but he found the utmost success when he did. Older Pokemon would frequently fawn over him, claiming never to have met such a polite young fellow, and he would return their compliments with smiles and formalities of his own. He made his way through most of his adolescent years like this, charming his fellow Pokemon and determining just how far they could be pushed before his little spell was broken. By the time he reached his adult years, he was a veritable master of the art of socializing and could pick out the most gullible marks in a crowded room with ease. He prided himself on this fact, and, of course, on the fact that he left his victims none-the-wiser. He learned other things over those years too, things about himself and the nature of his existence that he swore never to divulge to anyone else. Nyx has kept that vow to this day.
When he first heard about the recreation of the Guilds he was intrigued, but had no interest in joining. Preoccupied with his own goals and motivations, the Vulpix didn't see any way that joining the Guild would be useful to him, but that soon changed when he learned the tasks its members were charged with. He saw a good deal of potential in the connections to be made there, content to sacrifice his personal space in order to further his own ends. When he found himself paired with Neo he was quite pleased, certain that his partner would be of great assistance to him in the future. But for now he's set on winning Neo's trust--a hard endeavor considering the Meowstic's unease around him--and helping his partner achieve his own goals, so that one day Neo might return the favor.
Appearance: Nyx looks relatively like a normal Vulpix, though his fur is beginning to lighten and he possesses nine, rather than the usual six, tails. It's rather like his body is trying to move towards his evolved form, even without the exposure to the Fire Stone that he needs to complete the change.
Ability: Flash Fire - Nyx is immune to the effects of fire, and is strengthened when he is hit by attacks which incorporate it
Hold Item: Fire Dust
Posting Color: #B73131
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Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2016 8:18 pm
Other Recruits
The Wandering Shape-Shifter
Name: Airoethe (Air) {Pronounced Air-oh-eth}
Age: Young Adult
Gender: Male
Species: Ditto
Moveset: Transform
Personality: Air is an individual who lives in a constant state of uncertainty. He doesn't know where he comes from, he doesn't understand the peculiarities of Pokemon that are confined to one form, and he's been scorned for making mistakes so much that he expects to be reprimanded for anything he does. Still, the Ditto continues to make these mistakes because he's driven by a desire to make sense of everything he encounters, particularly when it comes to individual species of Pokemon. The only way Air knows to comprehend the nature of his fellow creatures is to assume their appearance, becoming as identical to them as possible with the hope that he will be able to understand them more by figuratively "taking a walk in their shoes", thus he almost never approaches another Pokemon without shifting into their mirror image, which is deeply unsettling to most people for reasons he can't begin to fathom; the only exception is when he's already assumed the form of another and hasn't finished experimenting with the capabilities of that particular body. The Ditto is very fluid with his shape, transforming from body to body whenever a new form would help him to accomplish a task or even just feel more comfortable in a certain location, another trait which takes a while to adjust to. Fortunately his Team was able to adapt to it rather quickly (though Neo still hasn't managed to shake the initial befuddlement that comes when faced with duplicates of his Team members from time to time), and they accept him despite his peculiarities, as well as informing him of when his transformations have overstepped some social line, since Air is incapable of figuring this out on his own.
Bio: Air has been on a constant search to find where he comes from ever since he can remember. All of his life he's been traveling, collecting information and origin stories from the Pokemon meets and trying to create some semblance of understanding about his own species. When he meets other Ditto, he often finds that they're content to exist without knowing how they came into being, but that's never been good enough for Air: the idea of coming from nowhere unsettles him more than anything else. He has no memories of childhood, his earliest memory being of waking up with a mature mind and a desire to understand any and all other Pokemon he encountered.
Neo met Air during the first mission he and Nyx took for the Guild, and helped the Ditto to have a long-anticipated conversation with the Unknown about their peculiar origins. After the conversation, Air was forced to leave the castle where the Unknown resided as payment for their information, since his atypical method of dealing with other Pokemon had led to a great deal of distress on their behalf. A Manectric friend who had given him sanctuary during his time at the castle brought him to the Guild, insisting that Neo would be able to help him achieve his goal of learning more about himself and the Pokemon around him. It took a great deal of convincing, but Air finally agreed; he's been with the Team ever since.
Appearance: A normal Ditto. He can, however, mimic any Pokemon's colors when he transforms, regular or not. He also can adjust biological gender when he shifts (and he will always do so when mirroring a female Pokemon), a difference that can be noted by the change of his voice to a higher octave. Interestingly, Air's voice is the one quality about him that never changes to the point of being unrecognizable as distinctly his own, and is the best way for another Pokemon to identify him as the copy of another rather than the original, since his transformations are otherwise flawless.
Ability: Imposter - Whenever he is involved in combat, Air will instinctively adopt his opponent's form for a brief period so that he can better understand who he's fighting against and what they're capable of.
Hold Item: None
Posting Color: #082432
Joined Team: April 12, 2015
The Young Legend
Name: Eliot Isthlamane-Vespara
Age: Young Child
Gender: Male
Species: Growlithe
Moveset: Growlithe Moveset, King's Shield, Bounce (TM)
Personality: Eager to please and curious to a fault, Eliot is a charming young puppy. He's always looking to discover something new, be it another Pokemon, an interesting place, a tasty snack, or anything really, and this can lead to him being a bit of a handful for the rest of his Team. Eliot is utterly devoted to his little sister (Clara) and would do anything in the world to make her happy: the two are nigh inseparable most of the time. The Growlithe also adores his father (Neo) and longs to win the affection of Nyx, who he feels a connection to as a fellow Fire Type, but who spurns his displays of affection whenever they are offered. As for Air, Eliot views him as an older brother and enjoys their playtime together, but doesn't really understand why the Ditto seems constantly nervous around him and Clara. Always looking to make new friends, he's happy when he can make others smile, and has made that his current goal in his young life.
Bio: Eliot's Egg was discovered by Neo and Nyx during their first mission together, and Neo felt too much of an attachment to the unborn child within to give him up. The Meowstic talked to Eliot and his sister (Clara) frequently when they were in their Eggs, solidifying his role as their father from the moment they hatched. The young Growlithe is now beginning his life under the watchful eye of his fellow Teammates, utterly unaware of the remarkable heritage that runs in his blood.
Appearance: A normal Growlithe, though he bears a surprisingly noble aura about him.
Ability: Justified - Eliot has a natural instinct to fight evil, causing his power to increase whenever he is hit with a Dark Type attack or one with particularly malicious intent.
Hold Item: None
Posting Color: #A90B0B
Joined Team: May 15, 2015 (Egg of Mysterious Origins)
The Reborn Forecaster
Name: Clara Isthlamane-Vespara {Pronounced: Clah-ra}
Age: Young Child
Gender: Female
Species: Drifloon
Moveset: Drifloon Moveset, Weather Ball
Personality: A surprisingly quiet and reserved child, Clara is timid around most strangers and sometimes tries to pass as a normal balloon, though the facade rarely works. She adores her father (Neo) and brother (Eliot) and will almost never be seen without one of them beside her, and is very affectionate toward Nyx and Air as well, though the Vulpix unnerves her and the Ditto seems unsure of how to handle her and Eliot. She's interested in learning about the world around her, but she likes to do so at a distance, following along with the whims of whoever is holding onto her at any given time.
Bio: Although she is newly hatched, Clara is a Ghost Type, meaning she had an existence before her new life growing up with Team Essence. Although she can hardly make sense of it now, being too young to comprehend the strange memories that surface from time to time about her former life, Clara knows that she was once a Castform. How she met her untimely demise and what brought her back for another chance at life are things still unknown to her, but every now and then she'll dream of memories from the time before.
Appearance: A Drifloon with a very pale coloring, her purple almost like the white-ish gray of a Castform. Her hands and the cross on her face are white, but they change color depending on the weather. The cloud on her head also shares this residual Castform quality and mirrors the clouds in the sky.
Ability: Forecast - Clara's appearance changes depending on the weather, and she gains a third Type.
Hold Item: None
Posting Color: #AE79C1
Joined Team: May 15, 2015 (Easter Event Prize)
The Disciple of Aura
Name: Lux {Pronounced: As in the Latin, Loo-x}
Age: Adult
Gender: Male
Species: Lucario
Moveset: Lucario Moveset, Morning Sun
Personality: WIP
Bio: WIP
Appearance: A Lucario with predominantly white fur except the typically black areas, which are a pale grey. His spikes are a brilliant silver in contrast with his deep golden eyes which, though sightless, are constantly glowing with aura and follow the motions of those around him as though he's truly seeing them, though in fact he's studying their aura. Lux's own aura is a brilliant gold that is quite similar to the color of his eyes, and those who are familiar with aura will find that it's particularly strong and poignant from years of training, study, and use.
Ability: Justified - Lux possesses a very strong sense of justice, and disapproves of those who fight unfairly. As such, he grows stronger when he's hit with Dark Type attacks or attacks with malicious aura behind them.
Hold Item: None
Posting Color: #C4972F
Joined Team: June 23, 2015 (Chapter 3 Recruit--2nd Stage Any Type)
The Vacant Giant
Name: Killian
Age: Adult
Gender: Male (?)
Species: Golurk
Moveset: Golurk Moveset Lvl 30+, ???
Personality: He lacks a personality because his memories of his former life have been locked away. The sole reason for his creation was to serve his creator, Felonius Navarre, but now that his creator is dead he lacks a purpose. Killian seems to glean aspects of personality from those he encounters, but it is currently quite vague and disjointed. As a rule he almost never speaks, but he watches everything and allows the information he sees to guide his primary directive, which has become to give himself a purpose in the world.
Bio: Created recently by a Claydol of ill intent, Killian possessed no name and no personality before meeting Team Essence. The process of his creation involved his soul being snatched up from the afterlife and his memories erased and replaced with a knowledge that his one purpose is to serve his master. Relied on for his brute force and little else under his creator's orders, Killian was left with confusion and a lack of purpose when he discovered the Claydol had ceased to exist. He sought out his creator's killer, accepting that this must be his new master, and thus arrived at the Guild and has remained here since.
Appearance: A typical Golurk, utterly unremarkable in appearance except for the energy that powers him runs white instead of its usual yellow
Ability: Iron Fist - Killian was created to fight, thus he throws exceptionally powerful punches.
Hold Item: None
Posting Color: #3C4173
Joined Team: July 12, 2015 (Mission 2 Recruit)
The Foreign Connoisseur
Name: Alexandru Drăculești (Also called Alex or Dru) {Pronounced Al-ex-ahn-droo Drah-coo-less-tea}
Age: Adult
Gender: Male
Species: Zubat
Moveset: Zubat Moveset, Hypnosis
Personality: Demure and aloof, Alexandru is somewhat of an enigma to those who don't know him. He has a great appreciation for the finer things in life, and his etiquette is impeccable much like his character. He will keep to himself around most unless something strikes his fancy, but he's quick to form strong friendships if you prove your trustworthiness to him. He is a smooth talker, and unafraid to use that and his bewitching Romanian accent to his advantage when he wants something, but mostly he keeps quiet because he knows his voice makes him stick out far more than he would care to, as does his unique coloring. He is prone to observe more than chat, but he's always willing to work when it's necessary. Somewhat superstitious about a number of peculiar things, Alexandru occasionally does odd things or murmurs strange words under his breath in an effort to keep evil spirits at bay, and there are some days where he can hardly be moved at all because he claims bad luck will befall him if he does. Otherwise he seems very practical and resourceful, and he always is true to his word--his dignity wouldn't allow him to suffer anything less.
Bio: Born and raised in the Ruined Castle under a peculiar regime, Alexandru never knew his parents who had been lost to him before he hatched. He was raised by the many Zubat that populated Vincente's domain, but the young bat's personality never quite meshed with that of his fellows. He felt there was something deeper to life than his colony was seeing and they disagreed: he pushed the matter so far that eventually he grew to be generally disliked and shunned for his odd beliefs, which lead him to learn the hard lesson that the tongue must be stilled long before the mind.
He spent his days after his fall in society trying to discover what he could of the richness he so believed in and found it in very few places where it was accessible to him. Worn down and frustrated from his limitations, he began to plan a way to escape his home, and tried a number of times only to fail and be punished for disobeying the regulations their colony leader had put in place. Still Alexandru pressed on, and finally succeeded in his endeavor the day he met Lux and Air. Together they disabled the colony long enough for Alexandru to make his escape, and he breathed free air at last. The day after however, he found that his life felt once more unfulfilled: the whole world was in front of him but he felt empty. He recalled the richness of the moment when he and Lux had plotted to upend Vincente's command and immediately knew what to do. He joined Team Essence the following day, after coaxing their leader to accept him, and has felt ever closer to the pulse of life he's been searching for with each day since then.
Appearance: Alexandru is a deep crimson color, unlike the blue of most Zubat, and the areas that are usually purple for his species are black in color.
Ability: Infiltrator - Alexandru is exceedingly skilled at surpassing enemy fortifications and thus is capable of ignoring stat boosts that would be caused by such constructs.
Hold Item: None
Posting Color: #3F0018
Joined Team: August 5, 2015 (Mission 3 Recruit)
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Dark_Hunter-Angelic_Tears Vice Captain
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Dark_Hunter-Angelic_Tears Vice Captain
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Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2016 8:25 pm
MissionsOngoing: Completed: Guildmaster Serrin  "Let's see what you've got. In each of the dungeons of our region I've placed a colored bowtie, a symbol of acceptance into the Guild. If you can bring one back, you're in."Location: Your ChoiceFloors: 4 Rewards: x1 Colored Bow Accessory + Partner Voucher + 5 MPClient Unown "And always avoid absolutely any and all alliteration, alright?" Um, it seems it wants you to follow it somewhere... Location: Ruined Castle Floors: 10 Rewards: 500PD + Soothe Bell + Egg of Mysterious Origins + 2MP Client Vulpix "Th-those ceremonial beads were passed down in my family f-for generations! What will I do if I can't find them!?" Location: Frozen Wasteland Floors: 13 Rewards: 2300PD + Fire Dust + 2MP Client Kangaskan (Jr.) "My mother is sick… please, isn’t there anyone that can help me?" Location: Ruined Castle Floors: 10 Rewards: Heal Bell TM + 800PD + 2MP (+300PD Recruit Naturalization)
Participants: Neo & Nyx
Rewards: 3MP, Razor Leaf TM
Chapter Two: "Not All That Glitters is Gold"
Participants: Air
Rewards: 3MP, 3200PD
Chapter Three: "Fear: (Un)known"
Participants: Neo, Nyx, Air
Rewards: 3MP
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Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2016 8:26 pm
Inventory
PD: 6,100
Items:
Soothe Bell
Eggs:
Egg of Mysterious Origins (Hatches April 19, 2015)
??? Egg (Hatches April 22, 2015)
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Dark_Hunter-Angelic_Tears Vice Captain
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