(Interest Check) Pokemon: Patchwork Kingdoms, (Game of Thrones-esque PMD RP)

Okay, so. Had this idea in my head for a little while, but before I throw down an actual signup, wanted to check and see who would even interested in it. I've got this idea for a sort of political-thriller like RP set in an alternate PMD universe, with fictional kingdoms completely separate from the main games. The characters played would be nobles or royalty belonging to one of the eponymous Patchwork Kingdoms of Obair Paiste. It is a region that is only held in balance by agreements and alliances between the individual kingdoms of each region, and the plot will kick off with the king of one of the more powerful realms suddenly dies in the middle of a major celebration.

Each kingdom follows a theme, and while you can be any species of Pokemon that isn't a legendary, I would ask that you take into consideration the type of kingdom you want to be a part of when choosing the character you would want to play. So far, this is what I have for choices:

• Kingdom of Exeter - Steel-type kingdom, but can include other types typically viewed as "noble" like Fighting or Normal types. Has a sub-region called Borealis which consists entirely of Ice-types, and is considered a commonwealth with an Exetan governor ruling it. Royalty is always of the Aegislash line, but not everyone of the Aegislash line is royalty and can also be used for noble characters. Government is set up similar to the Roman Empire including a senate, and the king and queen are called Emperor and Empress, respectively.

• Kingdom of Yosei - Fairy-type kingdom. Has a sub-region called Ardwinn that used to be its own kingdom, but was recently acquired and the former king supplicated themselves to the Yoseiian throne... but not without controversy among the noble as well as the common folk. Ardwinns are exclusively of the Whimsicott line, but Lilligant and Granbull lines are also found within the Ardwinn region, and are basically a conglomerate of Irish (Whimsicott line) Scottish (Granbull line) and Welsh (Lilligant) inspiration. Yosei itself is ruled like a cross between Renaissance England and France, with a council of noble advisors set up to give the masses a voice, but the king and queen are not bound by law to take the council's advice if they disagree. Royalty of Yosei are always of the Aromatisse line, but not all Aromatisse are royalty and can be used as noble characters.

• Kingdom of Tarta - Dual Psychic/Ghost type kingdom, but can also include some overlap with Yosei and Exeter on Fairy-types and Normal Types respectively, as well as including Poison and Dark types. Kingdom is unofficially split down the middle and there is much animosity between the so-called "Light" and "Dark" Tartans, each with their own claims to the throne as to who is the "true" leader of the kingdom. Light Tartans tend to ally with Fairy and Normal types, and Dark Tartans tend to ally with Poison and Dark types. "Light" Tartan royalty are always of the Clefable line, but as above, not all are royalty and can be used for noble characters. "Dark" Tartan royalty are always of the Gengar line, but not all Gengar line members are royal. Government is similar to that of medieval Eastern European countries.

• Kingdom of Feithidi - Bug-type kingdom. Unlike the other kingdoms mentioned above, this kingdom is a bit less rigid in class structure and any type of Bug (as long as it /is/ a Bug-type) can be royal. Tend to be the pacifists of the entire region, and are considered Cloud Cuckoolanders. They are also considered a harbor for political refugees, encourage free debate and are also home to a sect of Psychic-type intellectuals called the Luminatus, who worship the Lake Trio and run universities all over the region. Style of government is a constitutional, elected monarchy.

• Kingdom of Pepos - Grass-type kingdom. Was the first to establish organized rescue team guilds due to an abundance of Mystery Dungeons found in their forests. Are notorious rivals with the Kingdom of Exeter and are viewed as the "natural and earthy" to Exeter's "artificial and steely". Royalty are always of the Gourgeist line, but as above, not all of the line are royal. Government is an absolute, divine-right monarchy.

• Kingdom of Dragoon - Dragon-type kingdom. Also called the Dragoonian Sultanate, and the king is thus referred to as a sultan. The southernmost, most highly-stratified kingdom, with a clear divide between royalty, nobility, and common folk. This kingdom is also the only remaining kingdom to endorse a slave trade, and a vast majority of nobles, including royals, own several slaves. The majority of this kingdom is in the middle of a desert, though there is a large, lush oasis in the northwest corner where Goodra-line denizens typically hail from. Like Feithidi, royalty can be any Dragon, as long as they are a Dragon-type, with Ground and Rock types usually kept as slaves. Goverment is similar to Medieval-Renaissance era Arabia.

...Boy, that's a lot of writing. Hope I didn't scare too many people away...

I would probably take part in this.

Very interest

I'm going to put the "ass" in "grass" and be a snotty noble from the Kingdom of Pepos. Think I'll go with Roserade. A male Roserade, because Dude Looks L Ike A Lady is funny (or can be funny, at least).

Edit: Actually? I'm backing out on this one.

edited 7th Jul '16 1:49:29 PM by GM_3826

It seems like fun to me, I often play PKMN in setting that I call PMD-like ob the basis they comtain pokemon only and no other real reason. I've not really had time to read through the individual factions yet but I do have one pertinent and exceptionally important question:

I know nothing about Game of Thrones. Is this a problem?

@Plumbum It's not a problem at all! Not that far into it ,myself, really. Just didn't know how else to describe what I'm going for.

edited 9th Jul '16 11:53:08 AM by GingerDixie

Interesting. Can we break the type themes with sufficient character reasons? I'm thinking maybe a spymaster Absol but I'm not sure where that would go best.

.... Oh. My. Gosh. What are you doing here Ginger? XD

Anyways, never mind. I AM SO ON BOARD ON THIS I DONT CARE THAT IM IN LOTS OF OTHER RPS. IVE ALWAYS WANTED TO BE PART OF A PMD INSPIRED RP. Ahem. You can obviously tell that I'm psyched.

But anyways, I have a question, do we play only royalty? And are slaves able to be "freed"? You know, like if say, their master is willing, they'll give them their freedom? And could some citizens live elsewhere for good reason? Because I was thinking of a former slave Garchomp character that could end up married to a noble because the noble is like "who cares what you say? I'm staying with who I love" and so leaves the Dragoon Kingdom.

Just a thought.

Or maybe I could have the Garchomp character be a rather sympathetic noble trying, and most likely failing, to abolish slavery in the Dragoon Kingdom because their spouse was a former slave.

Also, can we play as two characters at once? 'Cause I wanna play as the Garchomp and their spouse.

@ Ferrous Maelstrom Sure, I'd be open to it. What would be your reasoning and which kingdom would you like for the Absol spymaster to be a part of? His typing would put him in Tarta, but there are several mountainous areas in each kingdom, which an Absol naturally wouldn't be amiss in. The only kingdom that I think he'd have a problem in would probably be Dragoon, considering it's in a desert and Absol have a lot of fur (And thus would be in danger of overheating).

@Shoutmon Z Hello Charred. Nice to see you outside of Serebii. XD (Though does this mean I call you Shoutmon now...?)

You don't play only royalty, no. I'm just focusing on the upper class because 'mon with influence and money will make the world go round in this setting. This is going to be more like "Game of Thrones" than "Explorers of Sky", like I mentioned above, if that makes sense (And again, I'm just using it as a way to describe the kind of plot I'm writing up. Don't worry, knowledge of Game of Thrones is not required).

Slaves can be freed (though if they are, they won't rise much higher than peasants on their own), and I will say, to not nuance politics a bit too much (and thus make it a bit more fun to play) that they can be married up into nobility if the noble so chooses. Though, I will say that since Dragoon is based on Arabia, it's more likely for the case to be a male noble marrying a female slave, not the other way around (females wouldn't have that freedom of choice, which is in line with traditional Muslim culture) Also, take into account Dragoon is quite socially stratified, so while the male noble is free to choose who he likes, that doesn't mean other members of the court will necessarily agree with it. Not trying to discourage you, just informing you. ^^;

Some citizens could live elsewhere for good reason, yes. For example, if you wanted this noble to be able to live happily with their slave spouse, they could potentially emigrate to any of the other kingdoms where slavery has been abolished. They would need to establish themselves in the gentry of that kingdom, and how wary the natives are of them would depend on how long you've had them living there. A recent immigrant will probably be untrusted and be the target of many a Machiavellian ploy, while a well-established one would possibly even be called upon by the king if he has unfailingly proved his loyalty. This could even apply to the Absol character mentioned above, if the player so chooses.

And no, I won't limit the number of characters. I might end up playing more than a couple myself. As long as you can handle multiple characters, I won't limit the amount you can have unless it becomes a real problem.

Hope that answers everyone's questions!

You too! Your choice. I don't mind either way. Though some might be confused on why you're calling me Charred. XP

Oh, okay. Yeah, I figured as much. But I don't know one thing about Game of Thrones other than that Anyone Can Die in there.

-reads through your answer- Hmm. That's okay. I also expected the lack of approval stuff for marrying well...non nobles in general. The info helps a lot. So this is basically my idea so you might know: They're a Druddigon noble from the Dragoon Kingdom and a Garchomp who's a former slave, the two being husband and wife respectively. I was also thinking they'd move to the Feithidi Kingdom since it seems the most open minded. I might also play as one of their kids depending on my mood whenever you get this RP up.

Given the kind of noble dark thing Absol have (such as the Justified ability), that may kind of set him against other dark types so maybe not in Tarta. Maybe Exeter? A somewhat corrupt figure the rulers can turn to so they can be underhand when needed while still seeming noble, although there's every risk he's not that loyal.

I'm not likely to use it but will mega evolution be a thing?

edited 10th Jul '16 12:51:35 AM by FerrousMaelstom

Also on a note this really fucking throws me off.

I have a character idea in mind, but there's two further pertinent questions.

1) I need to ask what the relationship between Exeter and Borealis would be? Is the latter an unwilling client state of the former, likely seeking independence as a nation or is it a more amicable agreement the both benefit from?

2) Is meritous advancement really a thing in either of those two states? I was looking at potentially using an old character of mine who even in her original RP which died because of the GM's massive fucking ego^note Not bitter or anything, no., she was a low-born Glaceon who was a pretty good military leader among her people and ascended the ranks (also partly because a particular state of emergency vacated the ranks above her rather fast), so she could easily serve as a military advisor to almosy any noble of Borealis.

EDIT: 3) Are you open to me pitching you a country in PM (for an Electric-type one)?

edited 11th Jul '16 1:14:40 PM by Plumbum

Ack, sorry for the couple days of silence! I'll get right on this!

@Shoutmon Z That seems like a fine idea. I'll go ahead and okay that while I cackle to myself that we'll have someone in Feithidi. Trust me, I'll try to make our Bug kingdom of Cloud Cuckoolanders fun~

@Ferrous Maelstrom That also sounds reasonable, so an Absol spymaster working in Exeter is something I will allow, yes. Mega Evolution will be a thing, but as a measure to keep people from starting with their stones, I'm going to put some restrictions on obtaining them. In previous R Ps I've been in, finding the stones was a side quest that took, at minimum, five posts to complete. I probably won't make it that long, but that again is a matter of choice if one wants to embark on that or not.

@Plumbum ...I honestly had no idea that was a thing. Yankee here, so, never even heard Exeter except for a preppy school for politician's kids in Pennsylvania. If it helps, Exeter's previous name was Excelsiar, so if it bothers you too much I could change it back for this RP.

1.) Borealis is an unwilling client state, likely seeking independence. The only thing holding them back would be the fact they're rather dependent on Exetan funds, as the city itself is kind of barren and unable to provide much else other than metal ore and ice.

2.) Meritous advancement is a thing in Exeter, yes. So yes, a Borealin can become a noble through merit...the only thing she wouldn't be able to achieve is royalty. But status as a high ranking noble? Definitely.

3.) Go right ahead with the Electric kingdom proposition. I'd like to hear it~

Alright, I sent you the prop about the Electric kingdom, although it can't technically be called a Kingdom as it doesn't have a king. Anyway, I have plans out to reuse two of my old favourite characters who are straight up among my favourite... three, maybe four RP characters I've made? So I'm just waiting for an SU thread and I'm golden.

Okay. One more question, or rather two. One, is there an equivalent of a knight (as you said it's based on Medieval Rennaisance Arabia) in the Dragoon Kingdom? And or would nobility have personal guards assigned to them? Because I was also thinking of the Druddigon noble to have a loyal friend who's supposed to be his guard who goes with him and his wife. Haven't decided what kind of Pokemon he is yet. Maybe an Aggron or maybe even something else entirely but it will be something that would live naturally (or make sense) in the enviroment of the Dragoon Kingdom.

@Shoutmon Z : Yes to both questions. A knight in the Dragoon Kingdom would be referred to as a faris (The Arabic word for knight) and yes, I can say that a specific faris can be assigned to a noble for purposes of protection, sort of like an honor guard.

This seems pretty cool. ^^

So, can we start putting up profiles soon?

Duuude, this looks super neat. I'm immediately drawn to the Dragon kingdom, but all the other kingdoms look really neat as well.

Also, what's the plot gonna be like?

@Tojin: This plot is going to be a little bit like a political thriller with some "whodunit" elements thrown into play. I'm currently writing up the signup thread post now, feel free to check it once it's up later tonight and see what you think of it. I'm going a little bit for a "Game of Thrones" feel...influential noble and royal families all fighting for influence in what is a tenuous confederation of kingdoms, and stopping at nothing to attain that power.

I know it's been forever, and I apologize for that! I do hope you'll forgive me...life had gotten in the way. :|

Interest checked.

I want to play as the leader of a nation, maybe a fire type nation? Or would they be stuck with dragon types? And what about water types? Are we allowed to make our own kingdoms? Because if so, I think I'll make a fire type kingdom ruled by Ninetales. And what about Evies? What happens to pokemon who evolve into different ones thanks to a stone or something.

edited 14th Sep '16 7:27:12 AM by Vampireandthen

oh wait this is happening again i guess im like still here or something

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