Post by Rain on Jun 21, 2010 15:45:07 GMT -5
Pokemon Form
» a little bit about me...
Greetings. My name is Katana, and I am a male Scyther. My current age is eight, although I am almost nine, and through training I have reached level eighty-five. I am currently wild, living with my clan in the area around the Tree of Beginning. I possess the ability known as Technician, and I know all moves naturally learned by my species through leveling up.
» this is what i look like on the outside...
I am, in appearance, a fairly average Scyther. Like all Scyther, I have the ridged head, wings, a double-segmented body, spiked legs, large, clawed feet, and, of course, blades. I suppose I do have some small differences from others though. My eyes are a goldish-amber -- the color of embers, some describe it. My wings are slightly longer than those of others, which seems to improve my flight. My blades are also longer, although they are also considerably thinner. The armor on my body is a deep emerald green rather than yellow-green and is scratched and scarred from fights. My blades and wings are also a bit different; rather than light cream, they are instead pure white.
I suppose the strangest part about me is that I am especially tall -- "freakishly tall," as one of my friends likes to say. I stand at about six and a half feet, but even with my height, I am also unusually slender. Not that I mind -- it only helps my speed, which is one of my most important weapons in battle. I prefer to use my speed to confuse and evade, then use my high physical strength to deal blows. Like most Scyther, my defense is fairly low (although rigorous training has improved it), which give me all the more reason to put my speed and attack to my advantage.
» this is what i look like on the inside...
I suppose serious would be the best way to describe me. I try to remain calm and professional at all times (although I do get angry; can you really blame me? Everyone gets angry now and then); acting silly is, well, silly. I have no time for the games that others my age may play. I am a warrior, a prince, a protector of my clan. Would I enjoy a bit of freedom and fun? Perhaps. But my duty to my clan comes before myself, and I understand that. I suppose it is for that sake I have my calm, collected personality.
As I said, I am a warrior...and as a warrior, I know that to protect my clan, I have to do whatever it takes. It may seem cold and ruthless, but it is life. Still, I cannot say I enjoy battle and war, and I certainly do not enjoy death and killing. I try to spare whomever I can; I do not kill unnecessarily, and I would never injure the innocent; battles and war are between warriors only, and I will keep it that way. But if someone threatens the safety of my clan, I will not hesitate to attack.
As a warrior, I am also persistent and determined. I will never give up on anything, especially if it is important. I am not a quitter, and even if something seems impossible, I will always at least try my best. My determination shows in battle and in my life; I am always determined to protect and determined to become as strong as I can in order to protect. And it is that which makes me persistent in my training to become stronger.
But you must understand that all this, my hard exterior, my sometimes ruthless behavior, is all because I truly care. My clan, my family -- they are what matter most. It is my loyalty to them that makes me what I am. On the inside, I really am a kind Pokemon, believe me. It is my love for my clan that I fight for. I truly am a kind, caring Scyther deep down, but...I'm just not quite sure how to show it.
My rather detached attitude has, in a way, cut me off from others slightly. I tend not socialize much, not because I'm unfriendly, but because frankly, it can be a waste of time. I do have some friends, mostly those who have known me since I was young. Otherwise though, I am not exactly completely friendly with everyone else. I know everyone, of course, and everyone knows me. But very few of them are actually what I'd consider friends. Most are just...acquaintances.
Not that I mind too much. Being alone allows me to think. I try to be thoughtful and wise, like my father, and think things through. Meditating is also nice, because it helps me stay calm and think about life and what matters. I wouldn't say I'm a philosopher, but I do try to be as philosophical as possible.
Still, I make sure that I do try to interact with others in my clan, and perhaps outsiders as well. Leaders have to not only have good leadership, but they also have to connect with their people; that's what my father taught me. So although it's hard, my father has been encouraging me to talk to others. It's rather awkward for me, but I suppose it is good to build my social skills.
I have to admit though, sometimes I wish I could just be...normal. None of this pressure to live up to the unspoken expectations for a prince. No need to worry about when there might be an attack and who I'll be unable to protect. It's a hard feeling, knowing that a lot depends on you. Some days, I feel almost angry that I have to deal with all this while others don't, and those are the days I just want to go off and be a normal Scyther. But deep down, I know that I can't, and that I'll never just be normal -- but sometimes, it feels nice to pretend.
» this is the life that has shaped me...
About nine years ago, I was born into our Scyther clan in Viridian Forest -- the Yuukan Clan. I was born in the month of August to my father and mother, Kenmei and Shinko. My father Kenmei is the chief of our tribe; my mother, Shinko, is one of my clan's top warriors and part of the guardians, an elite force of our clan's best fighters. Unlike some Scyther swarms, our clan is more organized and peaceful in terms of leadership, and the position of chief is generally passed down to the eldest child -- duels for leadership are very rare in our clan. As the eldest son, I was born as the heir to the chief.
From the beginning, I was determined to become just as great as my parents were. I knew that as the chief's son and his heir, and as the son of a member of the Guardians, I had many expectations to live up to. So from a very young age, I began training. Rather than playing like other children my age, I would go off and improve my skills with my blades as well as my physical ability. Due to my self-training, as well as training from my mother, I excelled in battle skills. By the time I was three, I was part of our clan's group of warriors (in our tribe, Scyther usually become warriors at five or six at the earliest). But that wasn't enough; I wanted to become part of our clan's guardians too. And at age eight, I got my wish.
While this was happening, our clan also underwent a rather traumatic event. When we still lived in Viridian Forest when I was about six, our clans was attacked by one of our most hated enemies: a clan of Scizor. Our clan had forged a deep hatred for Scizor long ago when our clan was first attacked by Scizor, practically decimating the clan (our clan also greatly valued the blades of Scyther, considering the evolution into a Scizor a pointless and basically dishonorable act for our clan. And of course, the natural hatred of red shared among most Scyther didn't help either). Although we stayed a while, we eventually moved to our current location: the Tree of Beginning.
Before that though, something happier happened: I gained a sister. Born when I was about three, she was a rather small Scyther, considered a "runt," but as a protective big brother, I loved her anyway. I spent as much time with her as possible (aka as much time as my busy training schedule allowed) and I would sometimes help train her too; I believed that even though she was small, she could still do great things. Her name was Suchi.
Perhaps my bond with Suchi was why I was so deeply affected when she disappeared, even more than my parents. One day, she went out by herself -- and never came back. We assumed she was attacked by predators and killed. It was one of the worst times of my life. Even though I moved on, I never quite got over my sister's death.
» there are some other things you should know...
Katana's clan is organized something like this:
THE WARRIORS: Like their name suggests, the warriors are the fighters of the clan; even though most Scyther know how to fight, the warriors are more experienced. The warriors are also in charge of patrolling the territory for danger.
THE GUARDIANS: A small, elite group of the clan's best and most loyal fighters, the guardians are usually the ones to deal with the more serious threats. They also are in charge of the other warriors and are the commanders in large battles.
THE HEALERS: The healers of the clan are a small group of two or three specialized in care of the sick and injured.
THE GATHERERS: The gatherers are the group that gathers food and other supplies for the clan. Most of the clan are in this group, including most of the younger children.
THE COUNCIL: The council (also known as the council of elders) is a group of five experienced Scyther and the chief. They make the important decisions in the tribe.
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