And so it begins… This is like, what, the 4th time I’ve started this comic over again?
Anyway, coming soon to a Tumblr Askblog, Comicfury, Deviantart and Pokemon Crossroads friday saturday next week next month whenever the heck I get the motivation to do this comic.
Most often used to mark graves of those close to the discoverer, Aetherblooms are rare, only being known to reach full maturity in a few places across the world. All of these places have a high density of atmospheric aether, which increases the power of all moves, and acts as the equivalent to sunlight for these flowers.
The flowers themselves possess a massive charge of energy that, when absorbed, allows a normal Pokémon to harm shades, as well as grant them an ability called "Aetheric Trance". Another bonus is massively increasing their power, offensive and defensive, for a short time.
Due to its rarity, there is plenty of unknown information. I hope to have an opportunity to study them in the future.
So, where've I been? Long story short: suffering (as well as general burnout and exhaustion, but at this point that's a given with me whenever I vanish).
I've been trying to get everything straight for this comic because when you've been developing the world since you were 16, there are some pretty dumb ideas knocking around in there. Right now, I'm trying to get an overview of how the chapters will go.
In the meantime, I've also been trying to develop the world further through another medium, specifically a story about the first incident with Phantom over on my Ao3.
I might have to go back and update some things to try covering up some of the giant plot holes I already have with 2 pages and 2 chapters.
Slowly trying to get back into things, it just might take me a bit.
[ This will be going until I edit the original post saying otherwise. ]
So I realized a long time ago I'm a bit trash at making simple background characters, so this was the result.
Reblog this post with a visual reference of your character as well as what location you'd like for them to show up in.
I may not get to all of the locations in the comic itself, so you can pick multiple areas. It doesn't strictly have to be a settlement either, it can be out in the wilderness, or even a centralized area.
Just give me a good idea of where on the Continent your character would most likely to be.
Descriptions of the available settlements available under the cut!
Major Settlements
Daybreak Village: A large village carved into the side of a mountain, named after a mistranslation of the artifact the village was created to protect. There are a myriad of tunnels to explore here.
Moonlight Falls: What was once a small outpost for those who lost their homes during the Cataclysm, and now a bustling village hidden inside of a mountain and behind a waterfall.
Winterheart City: A hub for trading goods and services, as well as home to some of the fastest Pokémon on the continent. A large wall surrounds the city, helping to protect it.
Horizon's Edge: Blessed by two of the spirits of the old world, these Pokémon create the fog barrier that helps contain the Calamity, as well as the Everstorm that shields their village.
Minor Settlements
Shinka Village: A village primarily inhabited by Eevee, it's evolutions, and hybrids containing Eevee DNA. It was founded due to the abundance of evolutionary stones in nearby caves.
Eventide: When Everest Town was annihilated in the Calamity, those that lived there and wished to return instead established a new village, using some of the remains of their old homes.
Hurricos: A desert town built where the first Pokémon arrived. They are one of the final lines between the Calamity and the other continents, and the protectors the artifact sleeping in the Fire Palace Ruins.
Dusk Village: A small town founded from those that left the safety of Moonlight Falls after the first calamity. They mostly deal in trading resources from the Twilight Forest to the other settlements.
Heartview: Built at the very northern edge of the continent, these Pokémon watch over the Forest of Shadows. They were spared the worst of the Calamity thanks to the forest's mystic fog barrier.
Forever Fall: A village in a perpetual autumn, these Pokémon mostly trade goods from both the north and south sides of the continent. As with anywhere near the Gale Spring, it fucken wimdy.
Aurora Shores: Mostly a place for those to get away from the stress of daily life. This beach town has a relaxed way of life, with it's inhabitants believing that the Gate will remain locked forever.
Ashfolk Village Excavation Site: As the name implies, these Pokémon work to excavate some of the ruins of the old world to learn more about them, their culture, and the abilities they had.
Azure Village: The only port town with knowledge of safely entering and leaving the fog barrier without being annihilated by the Everstorm, they also protect the only safe route to Horizon's Edge.
Golden Cinder's Village: A small settlement built for "misfits", those who don't belong. Most of its population are purified shades, who founded the village so those like them can have a home.
Large Structures
Zaniel's Last Stand: A fortress constructed in the days of the Cataclysm, named for the deity of life and will. It mostly lies in disrepair, but it is still used to monitor the Phantom Horizon and the Cave of Oblivion.
Kotori Fortress: A fortress that predates Pokémon settling on the continent, and is now used as an emergency base of operations for the leaders of the settlements, as well as to protect any potential refugees that would lose their homes in future cataclysms.
In many instances, Hope can be a very good thing. … However, in the wrong hands, it can merely stoke the flames of ambition. … And in this case, will end in a tragedy that ripples across the whole continent…
[ Light of Hope Event from @asksavel ]
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Just some pre-Prologue 0 stuff to add a bit of additional context for what’ll be coming once I actually get around to starting the actual GtO story. The wait shouldn’t be too much longer, now that I’ve figured out the brief summaries of the A-side chapters.
In many instances, Hope can be a very good thing. ... However, in the wrong hands, it can merely stoke the flames of ambition. ... And in this case, will end in a tragedy that ripples across the whole continent...
[ Light of Hope Event from @asksavel ]
~~~
Just some pre-Prologue 0 stuff to add a bit of additional context for what’ll be coming once I actually get around to starting the actual GtO story. The wait shouldn't be too much longer, now that I've figured out the brief summaries of the A-side chapters.
Rusty
A unique Eevee, who has lost his memories and is now searching for answers. Though the truth may be hard to accept...
Spark
Energetic and prideful, though she knows more than she lets on. While there is a darkness to every light, this one manages to hide hers well.
Anita
Just under the surface, the memories of what Anita has witnessed haunt her. Though with support it is possible to continue surviving, but alone, the chances are slim at best.
Lin
Despite my young age in comparison to most archeologists, I have worked hard to understand all I can about the ancients that once inhabited this land before it fell to our world. I am well aware that I cannot face the coming calamity alone; I will need allies. Luckily, I seem to have found just the group.
Updated references for the main characters are finally done.
And so it begins... This is like, what, the 4th time I've started this comic over again?
Anyway, coming soon to a Tumblr Askblog, Comicfury, Deviantart and Pokemon Crossroads friday saturday next week next month whenever the heck I get the motivation to do this comic.
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