[Meta Thread] Lord Windos' PokeRole Adventure 2: The Wild Lands

[Lord Windos]

Alright, I have some time now to answer a few questions, but I also got some Lore on the Scimitars to drop, as enough Players have sufficient Insight on this magician organization to warrant a public reveal ( and I expect the PCs to share that info eventually in game to everyone anyway) . Here goes:

The Scimitar Political Factions

Traditionalist: Hardline ‘Humans do the magic, Mons stay in their Balls’ kind of guys, placing heavy emphasis on the whole ‘Wizard/Witch’ stick in all their activities and when making decisions. They firmly believe that Pokémon themselves are the ‘lesser’ and necessary’evil’ part of conducting magical research and in the use of powerful/meaningful magics use and creation. Some would do (and some CAN) without Pokémon entirely if they can get away with it; as it stands most begrudgingly make use of Pokémon, only in so far as to use their SPE Power and what stuff only particular Pokémon can do. Their Pokemon as a result stay perpetually Balled in one shape or another most of the time, with the Scims using their Power through their Guantlets or other mediums.

 Despite what it seems they do have a point to their behavior and beliefs - Pokemon inherently use their Power in unique ways than Humans can or would, and their mere presence can heavily influence SPE Power in many ways. Ways that could be detrimental or even dangerous to Wizards ; it’s part of the reason why Guantlets were:can be ‘glitchy’ at time when a Scim uses them (and especially if the overuse them).

Moderates: What it says on the tin. These Scims , while still holding firm to the idea of ‘Wizards be in charge of the Magic, to’ , they’re more lax when it comes to the use of and relationships with their Pokemon partners, be it in matters of magic or those outside of it. Typically these Scims do the later, such as in exploration or doing tasks more suited to a Mon , doing the odd job or service, and sometimes simply for the companionship. They even are willing to use them outside the Guantlets in Battles, though most are reluctant to do so for serious matters. How close they are to their Pokémon varies, but in general they’re treated ‘okay’ .

Radicals : The ‘Pokémon AND Wizard matter!’ Group. Pretty much the complete opposite of Traditionalists , these Scim value their Pokémon regardless of what they can do for them Magic-wise and their utility/ strengths. Not that they forgo using Scim Tech , doing things the ‘Scimitar Way’ , or doing the sorts of dubious/pragmatic stuff Scims are known for, but typically they lack the reservations the other political function have on Pokémon use (including Trainer fights or use in the Wilds) OR ‘make it up’ to their Mons + reward and love on them heavily for what they provide. Or they’re the mad wizard type that thinks using Pokemon in as ‘pure’ of a way as possible is essential to their magics and research, and constantly try to push for such usage to be expanded ; these sorts of wizards usually get nervous and wary eyes pointed their way, ESPECIALLY if they’re about to do their magic or work/research in the area…

Independents: These guys don’t align with any faction , and just do things ‘their’ way. Typically their beliefs is a mix of the above three political ideals, or have entirely unique ways of viewing matters mundane, magic, and ‘Mon. These Scims are the rarest of the lot - or if they have more members they don’t advertise it / they hold multiple views and hide their less ‘common’ one. 

That’s it for now! Next post on Scims will be about their Council, so stay tuned for that later!