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An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

Jude and Rena go visit the Pokemon Professor. A new player makes her presence known.

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An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

Ta-da. It took a while but it is here. In this chapter, we arrive in Windwick.

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Make sure to click all the pictures to see the full extent of them!

Since I last posted, I have added, to my knowledge, twenty-eight files.

Here we go folks, the newest update to the Sonder binder, this time with the Aeon Timeline to go with it! All events are things you are allowed to know, and provide a crapton of context and history. I’ve blacked out things that are plot relevant and spoilery. And I stopped the timeline right at the start of the fic, so if you’re not caught up, you aren’t spoiled with anything.

I’m not done adding everything into the timeline. I have a ton more ideas, but there you go!

Also fun fact: in October, I wrote 13,445 words of worldbuilding for Sonder. Holy. Crap.

Please ask me questions! Send me thoughts! Give me feedback. Please.

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Can we hear about the MissingNO incident?

-cracks knuckles-

Rev. You’re amazing.

In the year 1999, a group of biology, engineering, and programming students in the Unova region decided to commit an act of Terrorism. They were students who hated the modern Pokemon system, as well as the globalization of Pokemon training.

So, they caught a Porygon. Then, they took the Porygon under the knife, under the microscope, and hacked its genes. Because Porygon is partially synthetic, despite being born naturally after the initially created ones, the process of hacking its genetics also hacked its residual programming.

It was a long and difficult process, one that caused a great deal of pain to the Porygon, but that’s what these people set out to do. They wanted to roll back the Pokemon training world, and roll it back they did.

One of the students uploaded the Porygon into the globalized Pokemon Box Storage System. And from there, everything went to hell.

The hacked genetics and programming spread into the box the Porygon was in, then it spread further, and further, and further. Within days, the virus had spread to the entire system, worldwide, and the worst effects became clear.

One morning, not a week after the Porygon was first uploaded, the world woke up, and the storage system was broken. Every Pokemon inside was gone, their data corrupted and destroyed, their boxes un-accessible, their years of life, of training, of love, gone.

All that was left? A strange cry in the system that sounded even if you disconnected the speakers. And a shape in the middle of the screen resembling a strange, two-dimensional shape.

Thousands of Pokemon were lost and killed. Thousands of trainers lost everything. All thanks to one virus.

Not long after, the box system was permanently shut down, highly trained programmers were hired by the UN to protect the trading and transport system to ensure this would never happen again, Pokemon conservation areas, ranches, and the like appeared to host non-party Pokemon, the total number of owned Pokemon was restricted to thirty-six for the majority of all trainers and six for all civilians, and memorials sprung up in every region around the world to remember those that were lost.

Were those students ever captured? The police say they were, yet some have their doubts. But needless to say, no one will ever forget that day.

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Time for another Scrivener screenshot! We’re up to three whole pictures. Feel free to shout about things.

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Weight is good to go for tomorrow. Chapter is done and ready to post. I know the RWBY panel is tomorrow but I don’t want to break from my Wednesdays. Hopefully people will still have time to read it.

Silver Rings is looking promising for Friday. I’m deep into the chapter and there’s not a lot left to go. It’s just a matter of getting tone right. Hopefully I can post that this Friday.

Sonder is almost done. I have a scene to finish out and some tidying to do, so hopefully that will be ready for Sunday.

I also wrote a oneshot last night, so that’ll be going up on Monday.

Cheers?

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If y’all are curious what happened to Sonder -- I am still writing it. The problem is that I accidentally ruined my upcoming plot points in terms of internal story logic, and I needed to redo a massive chunk of the early game plot, which changes the late game, which just means a lot of redoing the outline and understanding why it changed.

Yeah.

I’m trying. I promise.

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Oooh are different dog Pokemon considered better or worse for temperaments like different dog breeds? Like a Lycanroc is a german shepherd temperament and a Growlithe is more like a beagle? Electrike’s Line feels like itd be a husky type, high energy that needs LOTS of space and activity

Okay so! Yes. All Pokemon lines have different temperaments and those temperaments can change across evolutions, which is wacky and a hell of a thing to deal with. It’s also why evolving Pokemon isn’t something most civilians are qualified or allowed to do.

Dog and dog-like Pokemon have many different temperaments. For the sake of simplicity, we’re going to say that dog-like Pokemon are typically canine-like or fox-like Pokemon that are more similar to dogs (by my own accord) than cats.

Let’s go through the list, shall we, from easiest to hardest to raise.

The Lillipup line. As a normal-type line, Lillipup has little in the way of dangerous moves or tendencies that will lead to destruction of property or danger to the owner. Lillipup is known for its eager, loyal nature with a love of playing fetch, and it is known for being very courageous and tough. Lillipup aren’t very vocal, only barking when outside, and are popular in apartments and in cities. Lillipup is very popular with beginning trainers, as well, they make good house pets. Civilians are allowed to evolve them, with the proper paperwork, but evolved Herdier become herding Pokemon and have much different needs.

The Rockruff line. Rockruff are loyal scouts who seek out their noses and their ears at any given opportunity, making them more difficult to raise than Lillipup. However, they are incredibly friendly, loyal, and somewhat intelligent, making them still easy for beginners. They are very sociable, getting along with most other Pokemon, but they’re not fond of the Growlithe line, due to competing loyalties. Rockruff is less dependent on its owner than some other lines, and tends to become more independent the closer it gets to evolving. Civilians are allowed to evolve Rockruff into midday form Lycanroc if given proper permissions, however the other two forms are not allowed. Trainers are permitted all three forms, with Dusk Form being considered the most difficult. Midnight form is still very much a loyal, sociable Pokemon, despite its spooky appearance and fierce battling spirit, but Dusk Form is fiercely protective and often aggressive toward those it perceives as a threat to itself and its family.

Furfrou. You’d think Furfrou would be the most easily owned line of dog Pokemon, but Furfrou are such high maintenance, prissy Pokemon that they rank above a few others in terms of difficulty. Furfrou are slow to trust and quick to judge. They are known to dismiss those they think as beneath them and even run away from groomers they determine aren’t worthy of them. Furfrou are... a handful and you don’t often see them as battling companions. Most are pets of middle class families or above, or else contest Pokemon. 

The Snubbull line. These fairy-type Pokemon possess more powerful moves than the others in terms of moves capable of causing destruction to other Pokemon as well as the environment around them. Snubbull and Granbull are loyal, sweet, and incredibly affectionate. They are very social and love to be pampered and adored. They are very needy Pokemon and hate to be apart from their owners. Snubbull, for this reason, are very popular amongst older women who live alone. They’re sort of the dog Pokemon of cat ladies, so to speak. They tend to have separation anxiety and get very upset at how people judge them for their looks. Because of this, they tend to be very shy around those they don’t know. Snubbull are common as pets, but not as common as battling or contest Pokemon. Civilians are allowed to evolve Snubbull, provided they are trained and their large tusk-like teeth are maintained regularly.

The Eevee line. Eevee is a frustrating Pokemon because, due to its popularity, many breeders have created a forced scarcity of the Pokemon, breeding only a few and purposely breeding them to have lowered rates of fertility, to continue the problems of scarcity. Due to this, it’s incredibly difficult to become an Eevee breeder and, due to theft issues due to the popularity of the line, the qualifications to become an Eevee breeder are much higher than any other normal-type Pokemon, as well as many others. However, these Pokemon are incredibly easy to raise. They are easy-going, social, energetic little creatures who mellow out as they get older. However, evolution of Eevee is highly restricted for civilians, even though all Eevee evolutions are very mellow, due to their movesets and desirability. Because of this, all civilian Eevee are equipped with an everstone. Eevee is what you get your small child who doesn’t understand boundaries, or your depressed teenager who won’t leave their room, basically.

The Yamper line. Dumb as rocks and happy as clams, the Yamper line is a great line for intermediate-beginner trainers and Pokemon owners. They have a tendency to accidentally shock their owners and those around them when running, but the low energy static shock doesn’t harm anyone, it’s just a bit of a surprise (a shock, so to speak). Despite this, they make great companions and are great running buddies, herding Pokemon, and city pets. Boltund is technically allowed for civilians, however they must be in the country, not in the city, and be micro-chipped, due to their tendency to run in a direction and not stop for multiple days.

The Electrike line. Now we get into Pokemon who are more difficult to raise. Electrike are temperamental, grumpy little shits who like exactly one person and you better hope it’s you. They’re fiercly protective, incredibly quick to puff up and go defensive, and refuse to listen to anyone who isn’t their owner. They are also the most common police Pokemon in the world for all of these reasons. Not a lot of civilians own Electrike, but those that do must live in houses with lightning rods nearby, whether they are on rooftops or stuck in a field. Electrike need a lot of space, they love to run, and they hate to be interrupted. Think of a feral cat in a dog’s body, and you’ve got a good idea what the average Electrike is like. However, they deeply crave praise and can be trained solely through positive words and actions. Manectric can only be owned by civilians who have a good reason for it, like with protection.

The Fennekin line. The only dog-like starter is Fennekin, and while it can be argued that Fennekin is more like a cat, it has more dog-like behaviours and thus falls under this category. Fennekin is not a difficult Pokemon to raise, but it possesses a lot of moves that could cause harm to others and its environment, and it has less control of those moves at a young age than those above in the list. Fennekin are tricky, sly little Pokemon with a love of thievery, mischief, and naps. They can and will sneak around just to play surprise those around them, and often can be found staring at shiny things. Fennekin alternates between restful periods and highly active periods and requires a great deal of stimulation in order to be properly taken care of. Without this stimulation, they can begin to destroy their environments in search of satisfaction. Evolving Fennekin is not allowed by civilians.

The Vulpix and Alolan Vulpix line. Both forms of Vulpix are... deceptively intelligent. These little rascals can and will pretend to be dumb as rocks to get what they want, and while in some ways they are that dumb, they are very smart in others. The Vulpix lines are opportunistic scavengers and will often steal food from bigger Pokemon to prevent expelling energy on hunting. They are cheeky, mischievous Pokemon with a large sense of humour, a love of play-fighting, and a tendency for getting into trouble. They use pranks in both play and battle, often using them to distract from attacks. Vulpix can also be very lazy, loving to sleep in and bask in cozy areas. They are dependent creatures who need a leader. You will never see a Vulpix leading a group of Pokemon, only ever following. This makes them great at following orders, but prone to naivity and being manipulated by those of nefarious schemes. Evolving Vulpix, both Alolan and Kantonian, is highly restricted due to the fact that both forms of Ninetales can live for up to nine hundred years. You must petition the local Pokemon League to evolve a Vulpix of either form.

The Growlithe line. Fiercely loyal, friendly, and protective, Growlithe is one of the best Pokemon for Rangers, police officers, and field workers alike. Growlithe have no fear and show bravery to the point of self-destruction, often going up against opponents they can’t hope to beat to try and defend their homes, families, and owners. Growlithe are very obedient, as a rule, but their protective nature can overwhelm this and cause them to perform actions outside of what they are asked. Growlithe is, however, not a very common civilian Pokemon, as they are high energy and have a very specific diet. Growlithe are more commonly found with trainers. Growlithe do not get along with Rockruff, as both are fiercely protective and aggressive toward those they don’t like or they perceive as being threats to their families, homes, or trainers. Growlithe are natural leaders, as are Arcanine, and while they will obey their trainers without question, they do ot obey other Pokemon unless they are family. Growlithe are often leading groups in the wild, rather than being led. Like with Vulpix, evolving Growlithe is highly restricted, as Arcanine also lives nine hundred years and its power level is said to be on par with some of the least powerful legendary and mythical Pokemon, who are literal gods (thouhg in reality their power is much lower than this, but still very impressive). Because of this, a trainer must petition to evolve their Growlithe, and there are very few Arcanine running around Altera.

The Poochyena line. Poochyena is an opportunistic omnivore who will eat literally anything, can stomach almost anything, and is driven mostly by its need to eat and intimidate others. It is, in short, a complete little shit. Poochyena are small, but fierce, and very aggressive. They are constantly trying to intimidate others and are known to bite their own teammates if not trained properly. They are not social creatures, except with their own kind, and are deeply distrustful of Fairy-type Pokemon. However, Poochyena can also be quite cowardly and will turn and run if their prey seems stronger than they are. Poochyena are very difficult to train and wild Poochyena are almost never long-term partners. Most owned Poochyena are domestic ones who have been crossbred with Vulpix, Growlithe, or similar Pokemon to be more agreeable. However, they are one of the lowest ranking Dark-type Pokemon, making the domestically bred kind very popular with intermediate trainers looking to round out their team. By contrast, they cannot be owned by civilians.

The Nickit line. If Poochyena is a shit, then Nickit is a complete asshole. Nickit loves to steal food from others, just like Vulpix, but instead of being nice and quirky about it, Nickit will sabotage camps and dens, trick Pokemon and humans alike, and even cause injury to get food, just as long as it takes less energy than actually hunting. They adore playing pranks on people and Pokemon alike, and are far too smart for their own good. Nickit can stalk prey, whether for food or for pranks, for hours on end without being seen. Thievul, by contrast, will steal and eat eggs from animals and Pokemon alie, making it one of the few species that will eat other Pokemon - though only the eggs. They are not allowed to be owned by civilians and few trainers outside of experiened ones try to take them on as team members.

The Houndour line. There are two major reasons why Houndour is second last on this list. First is its temperament. Second is its hell fire. Houndour are pack animals by nature. They form large, intelligent packs of family and ally alike for hunting and their teamwork is on par with trained six Pokemon teams run by trainers. Anthropologists have studied Houndour for years and still don’t understand how they work together as well as they do. They are also fiercely loyal to one another and will never abandon a pack member who is sick or in danger. Houndour, unlike many other Pokemon, have their own language, which continues after evolution. This language is thought to help them communicate without alerting other Pokemon to their meanings. Houndour are difficult to capture, as they prefer their own packs, but domestically bred and solitary Houndour will become loyal to those who take them in and form a pack with their owner’s team. They then begin to defend this team the same way, which can lead to injury and even death in extreme cases. Its hell fire, while not a scientific term, is the name for the after burn of its intense fire power. Both Houndour and Houndoom have a specific fire, which is black tinted, that, if it comes into contact with skin, will burn forever. No medicine, no treatment, nothing is known to work short of amputation. People who are burned from this fire can sometimes lose their minds to it. It is extremely important for trainers to train this instinctive use of hell fire out of their Houndour and Houndoom. Civilians cannot own Houndour.

The Zorua line. Like the Gardevoir and Hatterene lines, the Zorua line is incredibly dangerous, intelligent, and terrifying. They are shapeshifters who do not like to be seen in their true forms and will often take the form of a child to prey on the kindness of others. One of the many origins of the changeling myth comes from Zorua who would use illusions to lure children out of their beds and then take their places in their homes for safety and comfort. Often, finding the child was the only way to uncover the truth. Zorua will pull pranks on others that can lead to physical harm, as they don’t understand when ‘too far’ is too far. Zoroark, by contrast, are even worse, capable of distorting reality on a much larger scale and even mimicking human speech when shapeshifted. Both Pokemon are extremely loyal and form tight family units that they refuse to break out of, making capturing one of these Poemon extremely dangerous. Like with Gardevoir, wild Zoroark are known to manipulate and capture trainers who attempt to capture them or their family groups, luring them into great dangers, and even causing injury and death of trainers. Zorua is a red class Pokemon and is highly regulated, and parents often tell their children stories of these dangerous Pokmon to make them behave.

And those are all the dog-like Pokemon I can think of! If I’ve missed any, feel free to let me know, but these are their temperaments and general behaviours in the world of Sonder. Thanks for the ask, this was a lot of fun.