New Region, New Game

I've made a blog specifically for the new game ^_^


So after a bit of discussion, and the GM not being happy, we decided to change to his new region Aerouanta. Pokemon were levelled down and trainers were levelled up, and new characters were made as well (I went for something new, it's easier for someone with a shit load of poke-knowledge to play a Researcher than an Ace Trainer) and the new game was started.


It's New Years Eve and over 50 new trainers of age 16 plus have been given their first pokemon for the Aerouanta challenge! Not only are there 17 gym leaders (one for each type, but only 8 are needed to qualify for the league) but also 2 challenges a fortnight for the trainers to take part in and gain points, anything from Easter egg hunts to Ice skating races.
The trainers need to be part of a team of 4 or 5 to gain the most points in the challenges, though Gym battles will be compleated by each trainer. Once 8 badges have been gained, each trainer will be given one Dratini so they can gain access to the flying island Draco Insularis. The more challenges and badges a trainer has, the more points they will gain at the Tourney Aerouanta.

Our trainers start their journey in Inevita town, where they each get to choose one Pokemon from among all the types apart from Ghost and Dragon. This year Charmander is one of the most popular, with Skorupi being the least. The trainer Klint Blunderbuss chose Aron the Steel Type, Five Finger Desmond picked a Ralts (we highly doubt this is the name his mother gave him), Zepheria Baylie picked a Charmander and Arya (whose last name is unknown at this time) came with her Espeon.
Desmond and Arya are 2 of the more interesting Trainers this year, coming all the way from the Kanto Region. Desmond is working towards becoming a Breeder and Move Tutor, little is known about Arya who is remaining mysterious. Zepheria comes from right here in Inevita town and is already pursuing a career in Pokemon watching and Klint is from Ferrous town, so it's no wonder he picked the Steel type Pokemon. He's working hard towards engineer and already has the Mech arm that will help him in many trials to come.
Tonight all the trainers will celebrate the New year with their new friends and companions, hopefully not getting too out of hand for tomorrow's send off, but we shall see!


After a night of celebrations it's time for all the new trainers to receive their pokedex (Black for Boys and White for Girls) and begin the journey. Each of the 50 have managed to turn up on time this year with famielys, friends and the whole of Inevita lining the street as the trainers get a Pokedex and Challenge list with dates, locations and a description of each event.
Once everyone left there were several choices before each trainer and group. Many picked the option of fighting friends and rivals to gain experience and see more pokemon for the dex. Others choosing to find some wild pokemon to start out the day.
Our quartet of trainers Arya, Desmond, Klint and Zepheria all chose to fight wilds and discuss the route they will take around Aerouanta. After a democratic vote and discussion it's decided they will travel to the Desert, challenging gyms along the way. Unfortunately I don't think they know that the Gyms will be closed for the first month, where Zepheria hopes to catch herself a Trapinch, then back towards Canalis to take the boat over to the Forest and the Winter Deerling hunt later this month.

While walking, they discover a Minccino just waking from a nap. Desmond decides it's the pokemon for him and takes the first shot at it.

Black They greet one another by rubbing each other with their tails, which are always kept well groomed and clean. White These Pokémon prefer a tidy habitat. They are always sweeping and dusting, using their tails as brooms.

Unfortunately for Desmond, the Minccino seems rather upset at having been woken up and beat the living daylights out of his poor Ralts before she can even attack. Next up is Klint who definately knows his type advantages with Aron, and deftly catches the Minccino. With great team spirit he gives the pokemon over to Desmond as they get back to the Pokemon Center for a bit of healing for the poor Ralts.
Later in the day the group come across some Starly one of which Desmond manages to catch. Some Rattata were also caught by everyone but Zepheria, though Desmond traded his two (Klint failed to catch one so Desmonde caught it on the rebound) for a Lillipup with the trainer Gary, which was most definately a bad plan...
Zepheria's Charmander grew stronger, as did Aron.
The group returned back to the Pokemon Center again for some more healing and discussion over the rather yappy Lillipup.