Post by Arthur Symphonia on Feb 23, 2013 17:34:37 GMT -5
Arthur Symphonia, the Fossil Professor
Name: Arthur Symphonia
Alias: King Arthur; Professor Symphonia; Fossil Maniac.
Age: 25
Gender: Male
Sexual Orientation: Homosexual
Region: Born and Lives in Pewter City, Kanto Region
Class: Professor
Occupation: Fossil Professor
Theme Song(s): 1) Raine Sage from Tales of Symphonia. 2) Raine Sage - Ruin Mode!~ from Tales of Symphonia. 3) Mt. Pyre from Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald as remixed by PokeRemixStudio.
APPEARANCE
Description: Arthur still wields some of his teenage charms, yet is also delving into the world of adulthood. He stands tall at 5'11", missing that last inch just by a hair. Lean in body, with defined yet not bulging muscles, he is lanky by most definitions.
His face being one of his great assets, it is often seen with an innocent smile, especially when Arthur is concerned with his work. A delicate, small nose and sharp chin accentuate large, deep sapphire eyes, dark enough to sometimes be considered onyx. These gemstones seem a bit faded away, hidden behind the crystal screens that are his glasses. Wild, tousled black hair crowns his head, with bangs that often block his vision, yet maintain that look of an intermediary phase of teenager years and adulthood which is so ravishingly attractive.
As far as clothing goes, Arthur is rarely seen without the same clothes ,and even more rarely seen without clothes. He wears a pair of grey converse, obviously worn out from use yet still stylish, matched with a pair of deep-blue jeans. This is topped-off by a white-collared undershirt covered by a sapphire-colored button jacket, which he often closes neatly over his neck, as if hugging it. He also has a small necklace with a toy Omanyte on it.
Face claim: K Project - Fushimi Saruhiko, Symphonia, Arthur
PERSONALITY
Personality: Arthur is complied of many facets, all making the Fossil Professor.
First and foremost, Arthur is very mature. Arthur can be very wise and sagely, often giving advice and thinking of the situation before he takes action. He is responsible, and knows when to take care of things, placing responsibility before recreation. This, however, sometimes makes others think of him as an old man, due to his maturity. Knowing he is a responsible adult, Arthur takes work seriously, and is not afraid of being honest.
Arthur's passion is fossil research. Ever since his youth, he was fascinated by fossils, and they are his life dedication. He knows almost everything there is to know about Fossil Pokémon - their ancient habitats, behaviors, predation patterns, so on and so forth. He is known among the scientific community for his brilliant, dedicated research on fossils, and his dedication to become the first Pokémon Professor whose specialty lies within the field of Fossils.
Arthur's dedication to fossils has actually formed a small quirk about him - something he calls Fossil Mode. Sometimes, when Arthur is surrounded by Fossils or things related to them, he will lose himself in his fascination of them, talking wildly as he delves in their greatness. If anyone is around him, they will be forced into his display, often being force-fed facts about Fossils. Arthur is a bit embarrassed about his lack of control sometimes, and he'd rather not talk about Fossil Mode.
Arthur has a very strong Hemophobia (fear of blood). This is due to the fact that, when his father died, Arthur was covered in his father's blood by the propulsion caused by the boulder. The hemophobia can reach the point of almost overpowering Arthur. This fear is especially powerful when Arthur sees his own blood, which, unless Arthur is mentally prepared for such an event, can cause fainting. When seeing another's blood, Arthur becomes very inefficient and nonfunctional, doing everything in his power to either help the person or get away from the blood. In both cases, Arthur can steel himself, if given time to prepare himself mentally and physically, to not react in such a bad manner, but even when he steels himself, he is still obviously uncomfortable and squeamish.
Being highly educated, Arthur's has a sense of humane emotions. He treats everyone with respect and courtesy, and speaks with a high level of diction. Because of his education, he is very interested in the sciences, and although his specialization is fossil studies, he is well-learned in the other sciences, and is a bit of a prodigy. However, much like with his maturity, Arthur's intelligence and sense of logic sometimes makes him seem like an old man.
Ambitions:
1) Arthur desires to become as knowledgeable and renown as famous Pokemon Professors, such as Professor Oak or Professor Juniper. To do so, he wants to learn everything there is to know about Fossils, and will take any challenge in order to achieve that goal.
2) Arthur desires adventure, and while he is happy doing research in his facilities back in Pewter City, he'd much rather spend his time doing field research... while visiting some Pokemon Gyms from time to time.
3) While, yes, Fossils are his specialty, Arthur wouldn't mind studying other interesting Pokemon.
4) Did I mention he wants to become a Pokemon Professor?
POKEMON
Pokedex Name: Cradily, the Barnacle Pokemon ALIAS: Mandragora GENDER: Female ABILITY: Suction Cups MOVE SET: Energy Ball | AncientPower | Confuse Ray | Stealth Rock | Ingrain Personality: Personality: Now that Mandragora has evolved, she has lost much of that shyness that she had before. Before, when she would shy away from a stranger, now, she greets them cordially. Much more serious and responsible, Mandragora now acts like a sort of mother to Arthur and his Pokemon, always watching out for them. Her battle style has not changed much - she still holds the title of being an artillery cannon. Finally, her love for Arthur is the highest out of any Pokemon, and she would do anything for him.
Pokedex Name: Starmie, the Mysterious Pokemon ALIAS: Polaris GENDER: Genderless ABILITY: Natural Cure MOVE SET: Hydro Pump | Power Gem | Rapid Spin | Confuse Ray | Thunder Wave | Recover Personality: As an evolved Pokemon, Polaris is still much of the same. It s quite affectionate towards Arthur and the crew, and longs to be useful. Strange as always, it has a mind that is nearly impenetrable, even by Arthur, but as of yet, everything seems good with the Pokemon's psyche. Now, as an evolved Pokemon, Polaris acts more experienced, and can take things seriously. However, it still loves to fly around using Rapid Spin. He is a much more competitive battler now. On a side note, it's "Hyah!" is now a more soft "Hyoh!"
Pokedex Name: Dragonite, the Dragon Pokemon ALIAS: Jupiter GENDER: Male ABILITY: Inner Focus MOVE SET: Hurricane | Thunder | Hyper Beam | Thunder Wave | Agility | Rain Dance Personality: Jupiter is now very jolly, kind, benevolent, and intelligent. Responsible and dutiful, he always takes care of everything and everyone around him, making sure everything is okay. He loves Arthur and all the other Pokemon, and sees himself as responsible for their well-being. Intelligent as he is, Jupiter loves to learn from Arthur, always seeking information. Other than that, he spends his time flying, swimming, and training. While he tries to be a gentle giant and not fight as much, he is fierce and strong, and holds up to the name of a Pseudo-Legendary.
Pokedex Name: Omanyte, the Spiral Pokemon ALIAS: Nautilus GENDER: Male ABILITY: Swift Swim MOVE SET: AncientPower | Hydro Pump | Brine | Withdraw Personality: Nautilus was raised with tender love and care by Arthur, from an egg. The Pokemon Researcher was the first thing the Spiral Pokemon saw, and thus, Arthur and Nautilus are very close, only beaten in friendship with Arthur by Mandragora. Nautilus loves to socialize with Arthur's other Pokemon, and is very friendly and adorable. It is also a good battler, and very defensive in style. Finally, Nautilus is a very curious Pokemon, as it was hatched from an egg, and loves to explore, both to Arthur's pleasure and dismay.
Pokedex Name: Porygon, the Virtual Pokemon ALIAS: Norton GENDER: Genderless ABILITY: Download MOVE SET: Tri-Attack | Magic Coat | Agility | Lock-On Personality: : Norton is very machine-like, but at the same time not. While it normally performs tasks in a very methodical fashion, akin to a computer, it can also show emotions, and a very wide arrange of them. Norton seems to be always thinking about something, yet what that is inscrutable to everyone else, Arthur included. It seems like like Arthur and his other Pokemon, but the eccentric-ness of the Pokemon make affirming that difficult. As a battler, Norton is a confusing attacker, using its wide array of utility moves to hamper the opponent or increase its own abilities before firing off blasts of attacks.
Pokedex Name: Spiritomb, the Forbidden Pokemon ALIAS: Morgana GENDER: Female ABILITY: Pressure MOVE SET: Dark Pulse | Ominous Wind | Confuse Ray | Curse Personality: Morgana is a prankster, there's no way around it. Her whole life purpose is to go around and making the life of others just a tad bit more difficult simply for her own amusement, and amuse her it does. In fact, the main reason why she ever chose to become Arthur's Pokemon is because Arthur reacts so differently from the rest of the world to her pranking. However, when one can get past all the pranking, and if one manages to crack the hard rocky exterior, one finds a wise and intelligent Pokemon, and a Pokemon who hates being alone so much she would prank others to get their attention. Most people would not want to battle Morgana - she has the tendency to let go of all her pent up emotions in battle, and can be very fierce.
Pokedex Name: Abra, the Psi Pokemon ALIAS: Osiris GENDER: Male ABILITY: Synchronize MOVE SET: Teleport Personality: Osiris, like most Abra, sleeps. A lot. He barely does anything BUT sleep. Sometimes, however, he can be managed to be active, working on its Psychic-skills. He also uses Teleport often, but always comes back to Arthur. He is always willing to give Arthur a ride through Teleport. Although most humans can barely tell anything, most Pokemon will see that Osiris sees a very good partner in Arthur. Osiris, as would be expected from Abra, battles mostly using its special attacks and Psychic powers.
Pokedex Name: Magnemite, the Magnet Pokemon ALIAS: Magnetrix GENDER: Genderless ABILITY: Sturdy MOVE SET: Zap Cannon | Flash Cannon | Magnet Bomb | Screech Personality: Magnetrix is a curious little fella. Often, it floats to see things that interest it, using that singular eye of it to investigate. Its monotone voice often seems very lacking of emotion, but the Magnet Pokemon is able to demonstrate emotions sometimes, and it is often happiness. Very mechanical, it seems to find a simple joy in hanging around machines, or simply floating there in the company of Arthur. In battle, he seems to follow orders to the letter, and often does not show emotion unless very agitated.
Pokedex Name: Lotad, the Water Weed Pokemon ALIAS: Bongo GENDER: Male ABILITY: Rain Dish MOVE SET: BubbleBeam | Mega Drain | Leech Seed | Rain Dance Personality: Bongo is so relaxed that some consider it strange. The Water Weed Pokemon has no issues with floating in the water for a whole day, doing nothing. Sleeping and eating are his main activities, though, with some coercion, he can be seen doing other things. Although he seems very bored and apathetic about many things, he does hold emotions. While he considers battles "a drag," Congo delves into a very sturdy battle style, using many techniques to heal himself while harming his enemies.
Pokedex Name: Drifloon, the Balloon Pokemon ALIAS: Phantasma GENDER: Female ABILITY: Aftermath MOVE SET: Ominous Wind | Clear Smog | Shadow Ball | Minimize Personality: "Aloof" is the best way to describe Phantasma. Phantasma would be very much happy with simply floating there, drifting in the wind. One can think that she is uncaring of things around her, but that is not the case - Phantasma is simply less responsive than most. Nonetheless, she is a very mellow and happy Pokemon, and does her best to train and do her part. Around strangers, she can be a bit shy, and vanish from sight, as her species often does. In battle, she uses her Ghost-Type abilities and air-based abilities to fight.
HISTORY
History: When Arthur Symphonia was born in peaceful Pewter City, Arthur was deemed a healthy baby. His parents, Cecil and Elizabeth, were proud of their toddler as he grew up, the light of intelligence already seemingly shining behind the boy's sapphire eyes. He grew up, surrounded by mighty Mt. Moon and loving parents, in a calm and wise community.
Cecil Symphonia was a Pokémon Researcher working for the Pewter Museum. Arthur loved his father - he thought that his father was the coolest, smartest man ever, and that being a Pokémon Researcher was the best thing in the world. There was no bigger hero to Arthur than his father, and Arthur tagged along with his loving father to his research excursions, helping him wherever he could. The research crew grew to like their young assistant, and Arthur honestly felt as if he was part of the team.
One day, when Arthur was 9 years old, the research team was sent to Mt. Moon to excavate some Pokémon Fossils that had been found. Needless to say, Arthur tagged along with his father. When the research crew arrived, work began post-haste. Arthur and his father were working on removing some exceptionally heavy rocks when it happened.
A miscalculation by the research crew in the positioning of explosives sent vibrations through the whole of the cave, and the weak floor under Arthur and his father gave way. As cracks formed under the floor, Arthur desperately hugged his father, and they both closed their eyes as they fell down through the cave into the deeper recesses of the mountain, unexplored by anyone for who-knows-how-long. The two expected to feel some incredible pain as they thought they would hit rock floor, but they were surprised as they fell into cool, refreshing water.
As the father and son surfaced and looked to their surroundings, they were surprised to see a beautiful cave which went on for what seemed like forever. There were majestic blue pools which dotted the area, and shafts of air flowed from the ceiling of the cave. Somewhere, a light source shone a faint glow, but it was too difficult to tell where it came from.
However, the main attraction were the Fossil Pokémon. Omanyte, Lileep, Relicanth, Shieldon, Tirotuga - all these long-extinct Pokémon were now looking to the humans with curiosity, but no hostility. They seemed friendly enough, and a Kabutops helped the father and son out of the water. Arthur's father then theorized that this cave must have been blocked off when these Fossil Pokémon were still alive, and they were protected from evolution and extinction.
Arthur was fascinated - as his father researched the tame Pokémon, Arthur went around, playing with the Shieldon and making friends with the Armaldos. One specific friend he made was a gentle Omanyte - it seemed to follow him around wherever he went, and it was too adorable to ignore. Arthur spent hours talking to it as his father pleasantly found a way out for the father and son.
However, as the pair said goodbye to their new Fossil friends, and, armed with loads of data, began to exit, rumbling began to shake the cave ceiling. Apparently, from above, the research crew had exhausted every way to find the pair, so they would blow a hole through the rock to find them.
As the cave shook, rocks and stalactites began to fall from the ceiling, causing the Fossil Pokémon to disperse. However, as the father and son were trying to maintain their stability, a giant boulder dislodged itself from the ceiling and began to fall, heading directly for Arthur.
Cecil Symphonia instinctively pushed his son out of the way.
Arthur couldn't close his eyes as his father was crushed under the boulder, his body completely hidden under it, leaving no trace of his existence. Blood splattered everywhere: on the cave walls, on the floor, on Arthur's shoes, on Arthur's clothes, and on Arthur's face. So quickly, so incredibly quickly, his hero had been dashed from the land - so much so that Arthur was stuck in place as another boulder fell from the sky, aimed for his head. Yet Arthur couldn't tell if it was tears in his eyes, or water from the sudden Hydro Pump that pushed him out of the way of the boulder, which landed with an almighty crash. This Hydro Pump came from Arthur's Omanyte friend, whom had seen Cecil being crushed, and did not want this fate to befall his friend. Arthur couldn't look back at his father's corpse and grave as the Omanyte led him to a nearby cave-within-the-cave, which kept him safe.
It wasn't until the next morning when the research crew sent a rescue team in there. There they found Arthur, crunched up in the fetal position, surrounded by the Fossil Pokémon, and laying unmoving by the boulder which crushed his father. It took the whole of the research team to drag him out of there - he refused to leave the Fossil Pokémon which saved him and the grave of his father. When he was finally convinced that he should go tell his mother, he begged Omanyte to go with him, but the Spiral Pokémon refused with a glum look in its eye - it had to stay and help its colony. Arthur waved it goodbye as he left the cave.
The funeral was held within the cave - the boulder was not disturbed, and the Fossil Pokémon appeared too, as if to pay memory to the kind researcher. No one cried harder than Arthur, who mourned silently afterwards for a year. Even when he got a Trainer's License and was expected to go out and catch a Pokémon for himself, he stayed with his mother at home, studying.
However, as Arthur began to accept his father's death, he used his grief and turned it into determination. He would use the experience to fuel his future - taking his father's example, he became a Pokémon Researcher, and specialized in the field which had saved his life: Fossil Pokémon. He studied for years, and quickly became renown in his field for his amazing determination and brilliance. Graduating with honors, he became a full-fledge Pokémon Researcher when he published his amazing study on the nature of Fossil Pokémon and their behavior. Yet he was not done. There were so many things to discover, and so many adventures to be had.
Arthur returned to the Fossil Cave, to catch his first Pokémon as a trainer. Yet when he expected to find the flourishing colony, he instead found nothingness - he was then informed that the all the Fossil Pokémon had moved out of the cave or been caught by trainers. Arthur turned bitterly to leave when he heard a lonely cry. He turned to see a Lileep, a single Lileep, which apparently had stayed in the cave in fear of the new world. Arthur soon befriended it and caught it as his first Pokémon. It is not surprising that soon after, he released a second study on Lileep. He then exited the empty cave, bowing to the grave of his father, which stood as a grim reminder to everyone of the dangers that come with the knowledge gained by scientific study.
Arthur caught another Pokémon, a Staryu, and from there he began to travel fervently. He gathered some badges here and there, but his main passions were the study of Fossils... and catching Omanyte. Even at that time, Arthur was dedicated to finding an Omanyte, as a memento to the little one which had saved his life. He scoured the Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, and even Orre regions to achieve both tasks, developing himself as a scientist and a Trainer. Publishing more and more works, he became well-known in the scientific community, and actually managed to find an Omanyte. Although he still lacked a title as a "Pokemon Professor", like Professor Oak or Professor Elm, he instead gained the title "The Fossil Professor", recognizing his expertise in the topic.
But Arthur is obviously not done. His adventurous side calls to him, and there is much more to Fossil Pokemon that he does not know. Thus, although the Fossil Professor is still based in Pewter City, he often goes into very long-distance field excursions, always adventuring, always learning.
ROLE PLAYER
Player Name: William
Continuity: This be an Import, darl~
Role play Sample: Refer to William's app.
Other Characters: William Rosenbach, the Golden Knight
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