#region stuff

[crowfakemon]

i redesigned them!! + a quick lil sketch of a regional variant poison-type furfrou

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more ranger fan-region stuff

Hey yes im not dead but I do have some more fan region stuff i’ve been meaning to talk about on here so here --Along with the 6 mainland bases, there are 3 outposts on the outer coasts of the region that, while they technically serve as bases, are mostly there to either be a way-point for travelers, or to watch over respective nature preserves. There’s one to the very north, one to the north-west, and one to the south. (I have a map but it’s in the works, will post later). --While yes, they are union associated through and through, they rarely interact with the mainland bases or involve themselves in other problems outside of the 3 points. They won’t get involved unless it’s deathly serious or involves them directly.  --To the north, it’s incredibly frigid (even compared to the rest of mountain-side Asnia which is always chilly). The base leader overseeing this territory is a somewhat gruff but overall kindhearted older man named Polaris and his apprentice Carina.  Polaris has the strongest moral compass of all the outlier leaders--he's seen enough to know better, and he takes his job seriously, so he wants to set a good example. His partner is an Eiscue because im the big rat who makes all the rules. --To the north west, there is another icy area that’s even colder than Polaris’s territory, which serves as a sort of outpost for ships and researchers coming in from that side of the region. It’s overseen by a stern and cold shouldered man named Rigel and his less stuffy apprentice Betel.  Polaris and Rigel are actually pretty close--they were stationed in the same base together when they were younger and have known each other for years. Rigel makes a point of running a very tight ship and is infamous for his attention to detail.  --To the very south, where things get much warmer, there’s an expanse of desert that’s not only a hot bed for astronomers, but it houses the regions largest Pokemon reserve. Sirius, who i mentioned in a previous post, is the leader here and guards the preserve with her apprentice Vega. (yes im going with a theme but no you cant stop me). She has the most blurred moral compass of the 3 outlier leaders and is quick to go from cold and stern to blisteringly angry.  Note: This desert is one of the few areas in the world where Minior are sighted semi-frequently. (I have alot of world building about Minior as a species but i’ll save that for another post). 

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Remember when i said i was adding 3 more locations to the fan region? Welp here is the rough sketch of first batch of characters for the desert location--Sirius is an abrasive and hard shelled leader who rarely gets along with people outside of her base, and Vega is a sharp minded social butterfly who tries her best to keep up. (Note: Siri’s color pallet, specifically her eyes and hair, is important and very intentional)

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Region base leaders/apprentices

I briefly mentioned the leaders and their kiddos on the last post so we’re gonna get into them now here we goooo (excuse the old art on my part i dont have time to make new refs--also all artists/contributors will be tagged accordingly) 

Lark Base--Base Leader, Cadi--Apprentice, Marna  Cadi: She’s the youngest of the 6 base leaders stationed in Asnia (At 20), and the most temperamental. She values hard work and independence, and despises it when people try to coddle or underestimate her abilities. While she runs a tight ship, she tends to be brash, LOUD, and impatient overall,--she’s self assured and very much carries her pride for everyone to see. Her partner is a Dubwool, Clementine, and in her spare time, Cadi has a herd of Wooloo that she takes care off and is v e ry protective over--she often spends nights taking care of them and making sure no trespassers startle the sheepies (and if she catches anyone they get whacked with her staff at BEST--her neighbors aren’t unaccustomed to hearing loud, Galarian swearing in the middle of the night). On that note: she has a really bad sailor mouth. 

Marna: Similar to how Cadi is the youngest of the leaders, Marna is the youngest of the current apprentices in the region. She has a curious nature, and is a bit of an energetic busy bee, who rarely has time or patience to sit down/relax--she’s constantly working on something or another, whether it’s helping Cadi do paperwork (see: doing it for her because Cadi is incapable of filing decent paperwork and Marna cannot stand disorganization), or working in her normal duties. Her work ethic is, in a word, unreal, and that’s one of the reasons why Cadi values her so much as an apprentice and friend. Marna tends to be a bit picky and stuffy, but she thrives in her work and loves helping people. She’s the one to ask the most questions/the one to have the most answers. She’s also loves birds!! Swablu, Cirrus, is a testament to that. She loves him and he can usually be seen perched on her head sleeping. 

-------- Cypress Base--Base Leader, Hades--Apprentice, Lethe  Hades: The leader of the north mountain base, Hades is a confident transman who leads with a rather cool head. In his past he was a very feared individual known as "Hel, ruler of hell" due to his grip on the gang life of the region. He's done things he's not proud of and would likely never talk about. A skilled climber and dedicated to his job and training of his partner Drednaw Cerberus-- he's just a supportive dad figure. Has known Russell for many years, and as mentioned, is a sort of father figure to Lethe. 

(Hades and his art belongs to @edwardsbraid btw!)  Lethe: The least energetic of the apprentices, Lethe is a troubled but soft hearted boy who didn’t intend to become a Ranger at all--he was living by himself with no income for years, on account of having no parents to speak of (abandonment issues ahoy)--his recommendation to the academy was a complete accident, but the school had free boarding and it gave him a purpose, so he took the opportunity while he had it. While he loves what he does, and has made two good friends out of this, he’s struggling to come to terms with his issues and struggles to keep up with his peers.  He tends to be a trouble magnet, so the plot hammer will not be kind to him umu. He’s a bit indecisive, timid and an easy crier, but he genuinely loves pokemon/people and wants to be of use to everyone somehow. He’s not much of a logistical thinker but he’s definitely not a push over physically, which comes in handy--he has no partner pokemon for plot reasons that i will reveal later. 

---------- Red Oak Base (Base is still in development so this portion is likely to be updated in the future)--Base Leader, Bridget--Apprentice, Alex

Bridget: Bridget- A senior base leader with a strong sense of morality and an attitude to back it, she has no trouble rearing in even the most stubborn of rangers. Only the most confident and worthy are able to perform an apprenticeship under her and are expected to take over all Union duties alongside the Base Leader role. In times of peace and outside of work, she enjoys quiet days in her cottage with her trusted Luxray (Queenie) and looking after her Granddaughter Fraise. Her base is integral to communications between the south and north sides of Asnia Rangers, because geographically it’s in the exact center of the region (and her area has the best weather of the two sides). This is typically where all the leaders and apprentices meet up for important meetings and such. 

  Alex: Bridget’s apprentice and a stubborn lad--he and Bridget are often bickering with each other. He’s a dumb little hothead who likes to challenge people and bicker with his mentor. He and her fight like siblings and poke fun at each other’s age (he calls her Granny). Will do things just because someone says he can’t (IE try to lift a log twice his size just because someone said he couldn’t), eagerly and affectionately combative. Possibly has a crush on one of the other apprentices but umu thats a topic for later. 

(Both Alex and Bridget belong to @humanblt​!)

--------- Willow Base--Leader, Russell, Apprentice-- Hestia  Russell:  A former violent tempered and loud mouthed delinquent, used to be Hades literal partner in crime and has been his close friend for many years--eventually, after some personal events that i’ll get into later, Russell got tired of his crime sprees. He has since turned over a new leaf and is a quiet, amicable young man who wouldn't hurt a fly--he’s determined to get as far away from his past as possible, to the point where he dropped his real name and decided to go by Russell. He refuses to hurt people if the need isn't dire, and has been labeled as a weenie for his pacifistic behavior/even temper. While soft hearted, he can be stern, and isn’t afraid to be tough when needed. Dearly loves his town and his new life as a peacekeeper. Terrified of ghosts/creepy places (ironic because he works in the spooky part of Asnia--the local ghost types like to pick on him). Usually seen helping old ladies across the street and chopping fire wood--very sensitive about his age and scarred face, and cries when someone points out a gray hair. Has a Corviknight, Cobalt, who is usually perched at the top of the base. In charge of keeping people out of the deeper part of the woods behind his town. Has a long term crush on Carys and clams up when she's around.

(art done as a collaborative by me and  roseheart-exe)  Hestia: Hestia is a cryptic but very sweet and dedicated girl from regions unknown. She often gives off the vibes that she knows more than she lets on, and often speak in riddles or vague non sequiturs. Locals tend to be unnerved by her general disposition, comparing her to a “ghost, at best”. She hates fire, is creeped out by dolls of any sort, and is easy to startle, despite her best efforts to appear calm and collected. Hestia tries to be kind and amiable, and loves her few friends very deeply, but she’s incredibly stubborn and refuses help when she needs it. Her upbringing made her a firm believer in self reliance. She dislikes people who pry or ask too many questions, and worries over others constantly. She looks up to Russell as a mentor and is especially close to him. Her Pokemon is a Lampent, Chandelle (Chandy). She’s never seen without her hat or her lantern, which glows very dimly--she’s very possessive of them and avoids questions regarding either. Incredibly difficult to make her cry: some people are convinced she can’t. Very sensitive, feelings hurt easily--May or may not be pining after one of her base colleagues, who we will get to in another post. Tends to go “Teehee” when dodging questions or lying. Cadi’s current greatest enemy, because Hestia wanders at night and has accidentally startled her sheep on multiple occasions. 

------- Seabream Base--Leader, Ripley--Apprentice, Melanie  Ripley: Ripley: A beachside base leader!! Very beautiful, but also very terrifying to many. She broke a man’s arm once, and while the context has been lost to time, the reputation she got from it remains strong. Isn’t afraid to flex her reputation when it suits her. Has a mermaid-esque beauty that has earned her a fan club. Her base members are her family, and she is a fierce mama bear when it comes to protecting them. Has a Sharpedo, Shin. Became close with Hestia after a few plot related happenings. 

(Ripley and her art belong to @nimikyu​!)  Melanie: A bright and upbeat former lounge singer working under Ripley, loves nothing more than making people smile and smiling in return. Incredibly patient and impossible to piss off, and loves writing letters to her friend in Pinnate base and sending her little gifts. Tends to be a bit oblivious when not working, often described as having her head in the clouds. Takes her job more seriously than she lets on, and works incredibly hard to meet her Leader’s standards--she admires Ripley more than anyone--Melanie also is incredibly popular because of her former status as a singer so she gets way more attention that she bargained form--but she’s an entertainer at heart and tourists love her, which is why she’s in charge of them/in charge of making sure they don’t wander places they shouldn’t. Has a Wingull, Rio, who sometimes delivers her letters. Makes necklaces as a hobby. 

------- Pinnate Base--Leader, Carys--Apprentice, Rudy  Carys: Cadi’s older sister--A mild mannered, surprisingly strong young woman from Galar. Much calmer and levelheaded than her baby sister, although, sometimes she's too calm, and can come off as overly-relaxed and airheaded. An incredible swimmer, she also works part time as a life guard in her spare time. Cheerful and smiley, eager to help, spends alot of time with the local kids/local elders. (Not to say that she doesnt have a temper, because if you set her off you'll be subjected to Cadi 2.0). Tries to offer help to her sister often, only to be vehemently refused over and over. Can beat all the sailors in her town at arm wrestling, wears sunscreen on her face to encourage others to do the same. Runs a very tight ship and values teamwork and bonding. Has a Swampert, Johanna, who helps keep an eye on the weather/preform water rescues. Vocally skeptic about the supernatural, as an important side note. 

(Fantastic art done by @bastart13​ !! check their art out its gorgeous)

Rudy (bio will be updated periodically)!: A bit of a no nonsense, kind of moody boy--He has alot of respect for Carys in particular because he tends to be blunt and she's the only one who isn’t phased by it and doesnt let it affect her opinion of him. He reminds her alot of Cadi, so she's used to it and knows how to handle the teenage angst. Has a Sandyghast, Gobi! Sometimes Gobi loses their shovel and has a little flag instead. 

(This little man belongs to @liimonpriince​)!  And that’s the gist for all the major protags--supporting cast will come next, and then we’ll get to the bad guys :) 

[peachpeachtea]

A couple things about that ranger fan region I talked about the other day that i’ve been developing with a couple friends  --Placeholder name as of now is Asnia (I just threw some vowels together)  --The geography of the region is a bit of a conundrum to everyone--Asnia is split into two halves. While one half of it is cold and mountainous most of the time, the other half is hot, sandy, and full of beaches/coastal towns. No one is sure why it’s like this, or how, and while some researchers are looking into it, everyone else just kind of ignores it and moves on --Asnia has a bit of a special feature: up and coming rangers can make a special request to work directly under a base leader, like an apprentice, and receive special training: this position is exclusively for those who aim to one day take over as base leaders themselves, however, and it’s a very difficult program to undertake, requiring alot of team work and rigorous training (among other things).  --Because of the weird geography and climates, Asnia has a feature similar to Fiore, where they don’t adhere to a general uniform. Each base has a specific style and color scheme to differentiate them from each other. I dont think the union had many complaints about their Asnia based rangers not wanting to run around in freezing climates wearing shorts  --The region has 6 bases. The leaders are Cadi, Ripley, Russell, Bridget, Carys, and Hades. Each one does, in fact, have their own apprentice among the members already stationed.  --The bases in Asnia, while they cooperate and value teamwork, are also known for being hella competitive---Especially Cadi's base. Cadi's base is known for valuing teamwork as well as rivarly, so she's consistently keeping track of all the apprentices/bases to see who stands where and who in her base needs improvement in certain areas. She’s surprisingly coordinated for a Dumbass.  -- (will post more later umu, dm/message me if ya got any questions) 

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Oh hey quick couple notes about Sirius— —She’s the second youngest base leader in the region (at 22) —She usually keeps her hood up at all times/keeps her cloak on 80 percent of the time —-Her partner is a Heliolisk, his name is Corona, and he loves head pats and digging himself little holes in the sand to sit in —She’s full of pent up rage and isn’t above letting loose on someone if they threaten her/her Base. —-She’s been on the run and in hiding since she was about 11

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So i may or may not have added a couple new locations to the asnia map for the specific purpose of making rangers specifically purposed for ice/desert terrains but shhhhhh

[crowfakemon]

another design from around late 2019!! a design for the region’s protagonist! i kinda like them, kinda wanna remake them tho?? they neat