RX, an agent of the Charms guild; and his trusty sidekick, Zilla, have received a request from an old friend to visit the humble town of Babel. But all is not as peaceful as it seems in this quiet, rural village. On the eve of the full moon, the town transforms into a twisted labyrinth that inches higher and higher towards the sky. Mysterious beings appear in the dark of the night, and many a Pokemon go missing, only to suddenly turn up days later, without a single memory of the events that transpired since their disappearances. Just what is going on in this strange town? What shocking truths will RX and Zilla uncover in this thrilling prequel to the Green Grimoire?
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Okay so, as mentioned above, this RP is going to be part of the Green Grimoire canon (not that there’s a lot of things in there atm) So you, the players, have the option to use your Pokemon selves for this RP or you can RP as completely original characters. If you choose to play as yourselves, you’ll more than likely be part of the Guild and will be accompanying RX on his investigation. If you’d like to play a different character, than you have the option of not being tied to the Guild at all.
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Le Characters
A. Played by RX
RX- a Flareon from the Charms Guild. He receives a letter from a friend to visit the town of Babel regarding a most dire matter.
Zilla- RX's assistant and trusted friend. Despite being a Buizel, he easily dwarfs a lot of Pokemon, including RX, due to his irregular height. He decides to go with RX in case he might run into trouble.
Holly- a Gothitelle and an old friend of RX who lives in Babel Town. She is the one who had written a letter to the Flareon to ask for his assistance regarding recent events that have left her troubled.
B. Played by Rex
Seth Thompson- an adolescent Buizel who is apparently the leader of a team of assassins. He has an unorthodox manner of battle, using weapons once wielded by humans. He and his comrades appear in Babel Town for unknown reasons.
Jacob Moore- the second-in-command of Seth's assassin team. He wields a large broadsword.
Andre Wesson- a young Linoone who is part of Seth's posse. As a mechanic by profession, he is adept with tools.
Sven Marko- a Sneargle of unusual coloration. (shiny) He serves as a medic for his teammates and also has deadly precision, using firearms to snipe down his targets.
Hades Bane- a mysterious Dusknoir with ties to the town of Babel, as it is apparently through his coaxing that the team has arrived there. He is the eldest member of the team.
Claire Delone- a Weavile and also the only female member of the team. Her duty seems to involve passing information to the team from an unknown source.
Dodger Reinse- a Dewott living in Babel Town with his younger brother, Dylan.
Dylan Reinse- an Oshawott living in Babel Town with his older brother, Dodger. He notably seems to lack a scalchop or any sort of weapon.
C.Played by Tailon
Arthur- A seasoned explorer Samurott, Arthur discovers an abandoned route in one of his older maps that leads to the town of Babel. Planning to retire soon, he sets off for one last expedition.
Michael- A young Sceptile seeking fame and (more importantly) fortune. Rumors of the mysterious Babel town reach his ears and he decides to travel there in search of riches.
D. Played by Brendan
Brendan- A young Machop and talented member of the Charms Guild. He joins RX on his investigation at a request.
E. Played by Mr. RMA
Mr. RMA- A Zangoose and relative newcomer to the Charms Guild. He decides to follow RX and Brendan to Babel Town in search of something to do.
F. Played by Shiny
Shiny- An Eevee of a peculiar coloration. She secretly follows her 'daddy' to Babel town out of boredom.
G. Played by Chadwyck
Chadwyck- An Umbreon and respected member of the Charms Guild. He is a bit quirky, but is a dependable Pokemon. He demands RX to allow him to accompany the Flareon on his trip.
H. Played by Belle
Belle- A charming Glaceon and another member of the Charms Guild. She is a dear friend to all, despite what her appearance suggests. She forces herself onto RX's expedition.
Lachlan- A Luxray and resident of the town of Babel. He was mysteriously whisked away one evening only to return confused days later. He shares concerns with Holly over the mystery surrounding the town.
The Residents of Babel Town
Mayor Chromewell - A Klinklang and mayor of Babel Town. He values Tradition and Education above all else, and this is apparent in the contributions he has made to the town. He is always seen with a top hat and bowtie that somehow never fall off his person. Aware of the dangers the town holds, he tries to deter any travelers from staying too long, but sometimes fails due to his meekness. He is less of a Pokemon that leads by charisma and more of a Pokemon one goes to for advice.
Will - A Mawile of an unusual (shiny) coloration. Will is Mayor Chromewell's trusted assistant, always ready to take note of something with his journal and quill. He sometimes has to encourage the mayor whenever his ideas do not seem to hit their mark. He has a younger sister, Macy, who runs the public library.
Conner - A Conkeldurr who runs the local pub. Despite his quiet nature and gruff appearance, he is actually a kind-hearted fellow who will lend a hand to anyone who needs it. He is also good friends with Mayor Chromewell and helps him oversee events being held in town. His wife had died sometime ago and he hasn't been the same ever since, though it is said that he was once a more jovial fellow.
Seamus - A Gurdurr and Conner's son. He is usually called for whenever construction or renovations are required around town. He is a hard worker and loves the town dearly, despite all its quirks. He is often wary of outsiders, and openly admits to it. His father acts as a voice of reason for him most of the time, but the seem to be at odds with each other for some reason.
Alistair Rothbart IV - A Roserade who owns much of the land being used for the town's orchards, as well as leasing one of his family's buildings to be used as a clinic. He is apparently a very generous man and many of the townsfolk look up to him. Being the richest Pokemon in the town, he owns a mansion on the east side where Molly works as a housekeeper. He hasn't returned to the town since he left for a business trip of some sort a month ago.
Philomena Rosewood - A Wormadam who came to the town to seek Alistair's hand in marraige, though it is obvious she only wishes to marry him for his wealth. Having discovered that he had left the town sometime ago, she invites herself to stay at Rothbart manor until he returns. Although she doesn't mind forcing her valet to do everything (mostly demeaning) for her, she does mind her manners around other people. Then again, she could just be trying to gain their graces.
Parker - A Pansear who is the (unfortunate) valet to Philomena. He is often seen carrying her valuables around, and sometimes even Philemena herself. He seems to tihnk that for all the humiliation he's gone through, Philomena is somehow still a kind Pokemon at heart.
Richard - An Empoleon and Valet of Rothbart Manor. He is a very strict and imposing figure who manages the household in his master's absence with precision and elegance. He has apparently been in service to the family for some time, and has been a guardian of sorts to Mr. Rothbart since he was but a Budew. He seems to be good friends with Holly, though he insists that they maintain a professional relationship with one another.
Penny - A timid Audino who runs the local clinic. After her parents died, she has been running the clinic all by herself. She seems rather reluctant about taking on such a big responsibility, but with the support of the townsfolk, she manages to get by. Philomena seems to take a particular interest in her, and for some reason the ausino admires her for her confidence. Philomena in turn seems to genuinely respect Penny for her studiousness.
Grover - An old Sawk farmer who takes care of the town's Orchards. He's a rather odd fellow who appears at the oddest of times, only to vanish just as swiftly. He rarely ever speaks, to the point that none of the townsfolk know whether or not he is capable of talking. Conner comments that Grover is one of the oldest Pokemon living in Babel, and he has a very powerful aura about him. He was said to once have singlehandedly taken down a group of thugs who were stealing fruit from the orchards.
Mason - An Aggron and the local blacksmith. He often forges tools like shovels and rakes, but has a small collection of rusted swords, blades and other weapons once used by humans. He is fascinated with human weaponry, but does not know for what purpose they served or how to even forge one himself. He doesn't appear to be the brightest Pokemon, but he is very skilled at his job. He is a close friend to Conner.
Fran and Manny - A Nidorina/Nidorino pair who manage the Babel Inn. They have been happily married for only a few years and are expecting a child. However, with all the strange happenings, they fear for their child's safety once it is born.
Macy - A bespectacled Mawile and public librarian. She is Will's younger sister and greatly respects his employer, Mayor Chromewell. She shares in the Mayor's fascination with knowledge and history and does her best to maintain the library's priceless collection of books. She dislikes dirt, dust and anything that might dirty her precious tomes, and does not venture outside much.
The Kecleon Sisters- A pair of Kecleon siblings who occasionally visit the town to sell their wares. Unlike most travelers, they visit the town often enough that they are a welcome sight by the townspeople. Because the town doesn't have a monetary form of currency, the residents often trade fruits and other resources in place of money. The siblings are a quirky pair who sell equally odd objects. They have a habit of finishing each other's sentences and often get excited over seeing a new item, but are otherwise polite and offer their services with a smile. Just don't try to steal anything from them. They do not seem to be aware of the strange events that occur at night, since they only ever travel to the town during the daytime.
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Le Notes
Town Map
1- Babel Town Orchards- A large mass of land that once belonged to the Rothbart family. It was Alistair Rothbart II who had suggested using the land to grow crops. Curiously, no plant life can grow inside of Babel Town unless it were potted.
2- Mason's Forge- The Forge is the place to go to get all the much needed tools, buckles and all things metallic. You can even come see Mason's small exhibit of Ancient tools used by humans.
3- Public Library- As part of Mayor Chromewell's campaign, he erected a public library to encourage the residents to enrich themselves with knowledge. Unfortunately, hardly any of the books here are up to date. The library welcomes any and all donations for new books and materials.
4- Connor's Pub- The pub itself is located in the basement, while Connor and Seamus live on the second floor.
5- Town Hall- A place for the residents to discuss issues regarding their town, as well as hold events and special occasions. Mayor Chromewell's house is not too far from here.
6- A decrepit Temple that has long since been abandoned. Nevertheless, it is one of the safest placest to go during a Full Moon. Mayor Chromewell wishes to renovate the temple soon, but the town does not seem to have any interest in doing so.
7- Rothbart Manor- The most luxurious residence in Babel. It has a large garden (full of potted plants) with fountains and assorted statues. It is sometimes open to the public during certain occasions.
8- Town Clinic- formerly an old factory belonging to the Rothbart family, it was converted into a small hospital with several rooms to admit patients.
9- Babel Inn A simple inn for the weary traveler. There are 6 rooms total in this quaint lodge. There's also a fireplace in the lobby for colder days when you just want to sit and warm your feet/paws.
Babel Tower
Every midnight during a Full Moon, the town transforms into a huge tower-like Mystery Dungeon aptly called Babel Tower. With every full moon, it grows taller and taller, and why this happens is one of the many mysteries surrounding the town. Once the sun rises, the town transforms back into it’s regular form. Inside Babel Tower, many of the town’s landmarks are scattered throughout the ‘floors’, including safehouses and item shops that one might go to for a moment’s reprieve. As long as you remain inside a house in the tower, you are safe for the most part from the mysterious beings known as…
Shadows (ohgods how original)
The Shadows are strange beings that appear during the full moon, although there are rare instances when a particularly powerful Shadow may appear during evenings before and after each cycle, but never during a New Moon. They resemble regular Pokemon, but their color tones are decidedly darker, as though a veil was shrouded over them. They seem unable to communicate and are mostly aggressive, attacking any Pokemon on sight. Once they have subdued a Pokemon, they will drag their prey deeper into the dungeon. Why they do this is unknown. For some reason, they cannot enter houses, and that is how the townspeople have remained safe all this time. They do not appear to be regular Pokemon, as when they are slain, they simply disintegrate. Conveniently, weaker Shadows seem to frequent the lower tiers of the tower, while stronger ones will appear the higher up you go.
*inb4Persona3meetsProfessorLaytonmeetsPMD
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Okay so, as mentioned above, this RP is going to be part of the Green Grimoire canon (not that there’s a lot of things in there atm) So you, the players, have the option to use your Pokemon selves for this RP or you can RP as completely original characters. If you choose to play as yourselves, you’ll more than likely be part of the Guild and will be accompanying RX on his investigation. If you’d like to play a different character, than you have the option of not being tied to the Guild at all.
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Le Characters
A. Played by RX
RX- a Flareon from the Charms Guild. He receives a letter from a friend to visit the town of Babel regarding a most dire matter.
Zilla- RX's assistant and trusted friend. Despite being a Buizel, he easily dwarfs a lot of Pokemon, including RX, due to his irregular height. He decides to go with RX in case he might run into trouble.
Holly- a Gothitelle and an old friend of RX who lives in Babel Town. She is the one who had written a letter to the Flareon to ask for his assistance regarding recent events that have left her troubled.
B. Played by Rex
Seth Thompson- an adolescent Buizel who is apparently the leader of a team of assassins. He has an unorthodox manner of battle, using weapons once wielded by humans. He and his comrades appear in Babel Town for unknown reasons.
Jacob Moore- the second-in-command of Seth's assassin team. He wields a large broadsword.
Andre Wesson- a young Linoone who is part of Seth's posse. As a mechanic by profession, he is adept with tools.
Sven Marko- a Sneargle of unusual coloration. (shiny) He serves as a medic for his teammates and also has deadly precision, using firearms to snipe down his targets.
Hades Bane- a mysterious Dusknoir with ties to the town of Babel, as it is apparently through his coaxing that the team has arrived there. He is the eldest member of the team.
Claire Delone- a Weavile and also the only female member of the team. Her duty seems to involve passing information to the team from an unknown source.
Dodger Reinse- a Dewott living in Babel Town with his younger brother, Dylan.
Dylan Reinse- an Oshawott living in Babel Town with his older brother, Dodger. He notably seems to lack a scalchop or any sort of weapon.
C.Played by Tailon
Arthur- A seasoned explorer Samurott, Arthur discovers an abandoned route in one of his older maps that leads to the town of Babel. Planning to retire soon, he sets off for one last expedition.
Michael- A young Sceptile seeking fame and (more importantly) fortune. Rumors of the mysterious Babel town reach his ears and he decides to travel there in search of riches.
D. Played by Brendan
Brendan- A young Machop and talented member of the Charms Guild. He joins RX on his investigation at a request.
E. Played by Mr. RMA
Mr. RMA- A Zangoose and relative newcomer to the Charms Guild. He decides to follow RX and Brendan to Babel Town in search of something to do.
F. Played by Shiny
Shiny- An Eevee of a peculiar coloration. She secretly follows her 'daddy' to Babel town out of boredom.
G. Played by Chadwyck
Chadwyck- An Umbreon and respected member of the Charms Guild. He is a bit quirky, but is a dependable Pokemon. He demands RX to allow him to accompany the Flareon on his trip.
H. Played by Belle
Belle- A charming Glaceon and another member of the Charms Guild. She is a dear friend to all, despite what her appearance suggests. She forces herself onto RX's expedition.
Lachlan- A Luxray and resident of the town of Babel. He was mysteriously whisked away one evening only to return confused days later. He shares concerns with Holly over the mystery surrounding the town.
The Residents of Babel Town
Mayor Chromewell - A Klinklang and mayor of Babel Town. He values Tradition and Education above all else, and this is apparent in the contributions he has made to the town. He is always seen with a top hat and bowtie that somehow never fall off his person. Aware of the dangers the town holds, he tries to deter any travelers from staying too long, but sometimes fails due to his meekness. He is less of a Pokemon that leads by charisma and more of a Pokemon one goes to for advice.
Will - A Mawile of an unusual (shiny) coloration. Will is Mayor Chromewell's trusted assistant, always ready to take note of something with his journal and quill. He sometimes has to encourage the mayor whenever his ideas do not seem to hit their mark. He has a younger sister, Macy, who runs the public library.
Conner - A Conkeldurr who runs the local pub. Despite his quiet nature and gruff appearance, he is actually a kind-hearted fellow who will lend a hand to anyone who needs it. He is also good friends with Mayor Chromewell and helps him oversee events being held in town. His wife had died sometime ago and he hasn't been the same ever since, though it is said that he was once a more jovial fellow.
Seamus - A Gurdurr and Conner's son. He is usually called for whenever construction or renovations are required around town. He is a hard worker and loves the town dearly, despite all its quirks. He is often wary of outsiders, and openly admits to it. His father acts as a voice of reason for him most of the time, but the seem to be at odds with each other for some reason.
Alistair Rothbart IV - A Roserade who owns much of the land being used for the town's orchards, as well as leasing one of his family's buildings to be used as a clinic. He is apparently a very generous man and many of the townsfolk look up to him. Being the richest Pokemon in the town, he owns a mansion on the east side where Molly works as a housekeeper. He hasn't returned to the town since he left for a business trip of some sort a month ago.
Philomena Rosewood - A Wormadam who came to the town to seek Alistair's hand in marraige, though it is obvious she only wishes to marry him for his wealth. Having discovered that he had left the town sometime ago, she invites herself to stay at Rothbart manor until he returns. Although she doesn't mind forcing her valet to do everything (mostly demeaning) for her, she does mind her manners around other people. Then again, she could just be trying to gain their graces.
Parker - A Pansear who is the (unfortunate) valet to Philomena. He is often seen carrying her valuables around, and sometimes even Philemena herself. He seems to tihnk that for all the humiliation he's gone through, Philomena is somehow still a kind Pokemon at heart.
Richard - An Empoleon and Valet of Rothbart Manor. He is a very strict and imposing figure who manages the household in his master's absence with precision and elegance. He has apparently been in service to the family for some time, and has been a guardian of sorts to Mr. Rothbart since he was but a Budew. He seems to be good friends with Holly, though he insists that they maintain a professional relationship with one another.
Penny - A timid Audino who runs the local clinic. After her parents died, she has been running the clinic all by herself. She seems rather reluctant about taking on such a big responsibility, but with the support of the townsfolk, she manages to get by. Philomena seems to take a particular interest in her, and for some reason the ausino admires her for her confidence. Philomena in turn seems to genuinely respect Penny for her studiousness.
Grover - An old Sawk farmer who takes care of the town's Orchards. He's a rather odd fellow who appears at the oddest of times, only to vanish just as swiftly. He rarely ever speaks, to the point that none of the townsfolk know whether or not he is capable of talking. Conner comments that Grover is one of the oldest Pokemon living in Babel, and he has a very powerful aura about him. He was said to once have singlehandedly taken down a group of thugs who were stealing fruit from the orchards.
Mason - An Aggron and the local blacksmith. He often forges tools like shovels and rakes, but has a small collection of rusted swords, blades and other weapons once used by humans. He is fascinated with human weaponry, but does not know for what purpose they served or how to even forge one himself. He doesn't appear to be the brightest Pokemon, but he is very skilled at his job. He is a close friend to Conner.
Fran and Manny - A Nidorina/Nidorino pair who manage the Babel Inn. They have been happily married for only a few years and are expecting a child. However, with all the strange happenings, they fear for their child's safety once it is born.
Macy - A bespectacled Mawile and public librarian. She is Will's younger sister and greatly respects his employer, Mayor Chromewell. She shares in the Mayor's fascination with knowledge and history and does her best to maintain the library's priceless collection of books. She dislikes dirt, dust and anything that might dirty her precious tomes, and does not venture outside much.
The Kecleon Sisters- A pair of Kecleon siblings who occasionally visit the town to sell their wares. Unlike most travelers, they visit the town often enough that they are a welcome sight by the townspeople. Because the town doesn't have a monetary form of currency, the residents often trade fruits and other resources in place of money. The siblings are a quirky pair who sell equally odd objects. They have a habit of finishing each other's sentences and often get excited over seeing a new item, but are otherwise polite and offer their services with a smile. Just don't try to steal anything from them. They do not seem to be aware of the strange events that occur at night, since they only ever travel to the town during the daytime.
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Le Notes
Town Map
1- Babel Town Orchards- A large mass of land that once belonged to the Rothbart family. It was Alistair Rothbart II who had suggested using the land to grow crops. Curiously, no plant life can grow inside of Babel Town unless it were potted.
2- Mason's Forge- The Forge is the place to go to get all the much needed tools, buckles and all things metallic. You can even come see Mason's small exhibit of Ancient tools used by humans.
3- Public Library- As part of Mayor Chromewell's campaign, he erected a public library to encourage the residents to enrich themselves with knowledge. Unfortunately, hardly any of the books here are up to date. The library welcomes any and all donations for new books and materials.
4- Connor's Pub- The pub itself is located in the basement, while Connor and Seamus live on the second floor.
5- Town Hall- A place for the residents to discuss issues regarding their town, as well as hold events and special occasions. Mayor Chromewell's house is not too far from here.
6- A decrepit Temple that has long since been abandoned. Nevertheless, it is one of the safest placest to go during a Full Moon. Mayor Chromewell wishes to renovate the temple soon, but the town does not seem to have any interest in doing so.
7- Rothbart Manor- The most luxurious residence in Babel. It has a large garden (full of potted plants) with fountains and assorted statues. It is sometimes open to the public during certain occasions.
8- Town Clinic- formerly an old factory belonging to the Rothbart family, it was converted into a small hospital with several rooms to admit patients.
9- Babel Inn A simple inn for the weary traveler. There are 6 rooms total in this quaint lodge. There's also a fireplace in the lobby for colder days when you just want to sit and warm your feet/paws.
Babel Tower
Every midnight during a Full Moon, the town transforms into a huge tower-like Mystery Dungeon aptly called Babel Tower. With every full moon, it grows taller and taller, and why this happens is one of the many mysteries surrounding the town. Once the sun rises, the town transforms back into it’s regular form. Inside Babel Tower, many of the town’s landmarks are scattered throughout the ‘floors’, including safehouses and item shops that one might go to for a moment’s reprieve. As long as you remain inside a house in the tower, you are safe for the most part from the mysterious beings known as…
Shadows (ohgods how original)
The Shadows are strange beings that appear during the full moon, although there are rare instances when a particularly powerful Shadow may appear during evenings before and after each cycle, but never during a New Moon. They resemble regular Pokemon, but their color tones are decidedly darker, as though a veil was shrouded over them. They seem unable to communicate and are mostly aggressive, attacking any Pokemon on sight. Once they have subdued a Pokemon, they will drag their prey deeper into the dungeon. Why they do this is unknown. For some reason, they cannot enter houses, and that is how the townspeople have remained safe all this time. They do not appear to be regular Pokemon, as when they are slain, they simply disintegrate. Conveniently, weaker Shadows seem to frequent the lower tiers of the tower, while stronger ones will appear the higher up you go.
*inb4Persona3meetsProfessorLaytonmeetsPMD
