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[QUOTE=SaiyanPrincessX]I agree with you Boo. Patronus, you would surely make Dragonballzman proud. No JPG saved sprites either, yes, you would make him very proud. ^_~ I'm impressed with your work, nice to see another true spriter around OB again. Do you have anything original? Either way, its great work. How long have you been spriting?[/QUOTE] Nah, I don't have anything original. heh. Not yet, anyways. That'll be my next project, probably. Several days. I think I started last Saturday or Friday.

These are the next ones. I finished them tonight. I'm not going to include summaries because I'm going to post chapter one after I have the chapter one images done, so I don't want to ruin it. [img]http://www.otakuboards.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=22012&stc=1[/img] [img]http://www.otakuboards.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=22013&stc=1[/img] (the girl is supposed to be off-screen, just so you know) [img]http://www.otakuboards.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=22014&stc=1[/img]

I've created some descriptions of the four kingdoms, and created some minor villages within the ruling of those kingdoms. Here they are. [b][u]Memoria[/u][/b]: the Kingdom of the South. Also known as "The Industrial Kingdom." This Kingom holds great knowledge within the walls of the industries that reside there. If any beings of Gaia want to have economic success, they come here. Filled with scyscrapers and shops. [b][u]Villages of Memoria[/u][/b]: Rue, Vera, Aereon [b][u]Lerion[/u][/b]: a Kingdom to the East. Quiet, calm, peaceful. It lies on the shore of Nautica, the Great Sea. The buildings and homes are made of white neferti, a stone found at the bottom of Nautica (retrieved by Red Mages, Shifters, and Anima). [b][u]Villages of Lerion[/u][/b]: Kuria, Fartree, Cesta [b][u]Victoria[/u][/b]: the Western Kingdom. Surrounded by a great wall, the inhabitants like their privacy. Their homes and buildings are made with hard work and determination. Nymphs are well known to spice things up from time to time. [b][u]Villages of Victoria[/u][/b]: Hera, Riene, Elroy [b][u]Rivera[/u][/b]: the Elvin Kingdom to the North. Everything within this Kingdom is tied to the planet and its nature; everything comes to an end and every end is a new beginning. [b][u]Villages of Rivera[/u][/b]: None. The villages are just small parts of the Kingdoms outside the actual kingdoms themselves. I hope this is enough detail for you guys. Also, you may make up your own places, but keep that to a minimum.

I have decided not only to write a Pokèmon fanfiction, but to make it graphical. These aren't all of the graphics, because I haven't gotten that far yet, and there will be a thread in Anthology when the actual story premieres (note that the summaries aren't the story). So tell me what you think. I have edited every scene, and every trainer there are in these ones (and the future ones, of course). I even made it night time! I could've used sprites from Gold/Silver, true, but they suck. [img]http://www.otakuboards.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=21994&stc=1[/img] [b]Summary of Picture: Harvey decides to leave the night before receiving his starter Pokèmon, taking his deceased father's last remaining partner.[/b] [img]http://www.otakuboards.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=21991&stc=1[/img] [b]Summary of Picture: Harvey opens the Pokèball, and finds out that the Pokèmon is indeed Umbreon, who lets out a cry of joy when released from her ball. Harvey decides to name her Devi.[/b] [img]http://www.otakuboards.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=21996&stc=1[/img] [b]Summary of Picture: On his way to leave, Harvey hears his mother and some man he's never met before named Derek.[/b] [img]http://www.otakuboards.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=21995&stc=1[/img] [b]Summary of Picture: Outside, Lauren has caught one of her deceased husband's acquaintices lurking around, and when he decides to battle, she shows him she's not to be messed with.[/b] I hope to hear from you guys, and I hope I did well.

I'll get on that as soon as I can. I had this idea when I started the first version of it, but I wasn't and still am not sure how to pull it off. But I'll try. ^_^

Please also note that if you do turn out to be the Key, do not tell any other member of the RPG. [color=#ffffff][size=2][u]Name[/u]: [/size][font=Arial][size=2]Valandil Elanessë [/size][/font][u][size=2]Age[/u]: 27 [u]Race[/u]: Elf [/size][u][font=Arial][size=2]Location[/u]: Rivera [u]Appearance[/u]: [img]http://otakuboards.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=21971&stc=1[/img] [u]Spells/Weapons[/u]:[/size][/font][size=2]Elvin Magic: [/size][i][font=Arial][size=2]Fingolfin Amandil [/i](renders temorary dominion over wind to the user), [i]Nolofinwë Singollo [/i](produces a blinding light which can stun an opponent, put an opponent to sleep, or heal), and [i]Lúthien Anwamanë [/i](unique to Valandil, this allows him to control the Anarion that is around his right wrist[/size][/font][font=Times New Roman][size=3]). [/size][/font][font=Arial][size=2]The Anarion is a piece of enchanted red fabric that can act as a very dangerous weapon when its activation spell is uttered. [u]Biography[/u]: Valandil's past, while starting out good, suddenly became dismal. He was born into one of the most respective Elvin families known to Gaia, and his attitude surely showed it. From early on, he was an impressive fighter --- he used his enhanced agility, stamina, and connection to nature in balanced form, thus there weren't many who could easily beat him. His parents were the record keepers of the Kingdom of Elves, Rivera, and were often in company of the Elders and other high-status Elves. The Salir family, and only the Elanessë family had access to the Archives of Ages, an ever-growing hall of every event to happen in the history of Gaia. Valandil, while a natural fighter, liked to spend many nights in the Archives reading the history of his world. The hall was where he heard the screams on the night of the fire. When he ran out of the Archives, he knew instantly what had happened: his parents had burned to death. A rogue Red Mage, obviously pissed off about something, had tried to attack the Elder Elves and his parents had stepped in to save them. Save them they did, but they died doing so. Valandil was overwhelmed with grief, and disappeared into the forest surrounding Rivera. Many searched for him --- to help him, to bring him back --- but he took much precaution into what and who he let know where he was. He meditated often, going deeper and deeper into the mind of Mother Nature. He learned several spells, but he perfected three very easily; he could control wind and he could stun, put to sleep, and heal. But there was one spell, one spell that he suddenly knew without any meditating: [i]Lúthien Anwamanë. [/i]When he chanted this spell, nothing happened. Deciding the spell was useless, he tried to remove it from his mind. But no matter what he did, it kept presenting itself to him. Under the full moon, while he meditated, he uttered the words. When he opened his eyes, a red material had bound itself around Valandil's right wrist. He uttered the spell once more, and found whenever he did, the material did as he wanted it to. He called it Anarion, and found that it was almost infinite in length. Finally feeling that he could return to River after ten years, he was instantly greeted with cheer, even though the forest had transformed him into a mellow fighter. He took the job as record keeper, and now he lives there minding his own business. [/size][/font][/color]

I should've thought of that, heh. I went to make them white and then they blended into the background, and so I was like "Hm... black won't blend." Heh, thanks.

[QUOTE=Boo][color=gray][size=1]I know, ripping sprites is a pain in the arse -.-; For a first time you did a really nice job I must say. Even though the trainer could use some more shading he still looks better than most first timers I've seen. Actually, this is the best first timer I've seen =P Below I edited the trainer so that he has shading ;o [img]http://www.otakuboards.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=21965&stc=1[/img][/size][/color][/QUOTE] Thanks for the edit, it looks good. I could never find a color that looked good. Do you have any suggestions on trying to find shading colors? Or is it common sense and I'm stupid? Attached is a trainer I edited and the original version... first time I used shading.

[color=navy][size=2][u]Name[/u]: Everett Everglade[/size][/color] [color=navy][size=2][u]Age[/u]: 24[/size][/color] [size=2][color=navy][u]Appearance[/u]: [img]http://www.otakuboards.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=21961[/img][/color][/size] [size=2][color=navy][u]Personality[/u]: Everett is very opinionated and confidant. Some say he's arrogant, but he says only slightly superior. Though his knowledge gets in the way, Everett has a very underlying sweetness to him that only Frankie seems to bring out in him.[/color][/size] [color=navy][size=2][u]Occupation[/u]: Journalist.[/size][/color] [color=navy][size=2][u]Biography[/u]: [/size] [size=2]I was brought up in Albany, New York. And my story isn't one of those oh-so-sappy biographies where the mother is a whore and the father is a drunk, and me, the son, is phsyically, mentally, and sexually abused. No, I led a very normal childhood. My mother Lauren is an interior decorator and has been for as long as I can remember. My father is a lawyer in uptown New York, and as you can well imagine, he works a lot. But in my childhood, he always made up for it.[/size] [size=2]Since I was old enough to hold a pencil, I was writing, scribbling, whatever I could do to get something printed on paper. I guess you could say that's where my future career would begin. In middle school, I wrote for the school newspaper, and quickly became the most popular writer in my class. In high school, I easily became editor of their newspaper.[/size] [size=2]In the middle of my high school career, I fell in love with a girl. I'll tell you, girls are very ******* complicated. We hit it off right away, though. The hell didn't come until the near end. She wanted to have sex, but I didn't; I knew what would probably happen, and I had my career to look forward to. When I told her no, she stormed out of my life. Then she ruined my life. [/size] [size=2]To get revenge on me, she told everyone that I had raped her. We went to court, obviously, and because she had no substantial evidence against me, I was let off. A lot of people were on my side, but there were some who weren't, and that's what ruined me.[/size] [size=2]I was glad when the time came to head off to New York University. I could finally get away from the nightmare of my past and the skanks who hung out around my school. At NYU, I was greatly liked by all my professors. I majored in journalism and minored in public relations. One teacher, Rowena Harris, always put me into the spotlight. She said I had "talent," and boy, did she ever know.[/size] [size=2]In my second year, Rowena and I began a student-teacher affair. True, I probably wasn't ready for sex, but hey, if I got her pregnant, at least I was old enough to raise a child. But, thankfully, the sex stopped before that came into play and we never saw nor talked to each other again after I graduated (top in my class, heh).[/size] [size=2]Now I've moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and that's where I've met Frankie Paige. There's something about that girl that makes me want to drop my life and spend it all with her. But, of course I can't. I have things to do, and stories to write.[/size] [/color][color=darkslateblue][color=#000000][/color] [/color]

I have a wide variety of quotes that hit the nail, so to speak, but I'll only post a few. [b][Charmed][/b] [QUOTE]Piper: I bet you guys think this is real funny don't ya? Haven't you taken enough from me? You have to send trolls to kick me while I'm down. I had a nice normal life once and you took that from me. You took my boyfriend, you took my life, the least you could do is leave me my freakin' car keys. I am a good person, I am a good witch and damn it I would've made a great wife. And how dare you take that from me. I deserve... no, you know what? I demand that you send him back to me. You hear me? Right now. I am going to stand in this very spot until you send Leo back to me.[/QUOTE][QUOTE]Piper: You were at Cole's all night? Phoebe: Uh huh. Piper: Did you? Phoebe: Uh huh. Piper: Was he? Phoebe: Uh huh.[/QUOTE][QUOTE]Darryl: Piper... Piper: Uh-huh. Darryl: You froze the crime scene. Piper: Uh-huh. Darryl: You cannot freeze a crime scene. Piper: Well, I did.[/QUOTE][b][Spider-Man 2][/b] [QUOTE]May Parker: He knows a hero when he sees one. Too few characters out there, flying around like that, saving old girls like me. And Lord knows, kids like Henry need a hero. Courageous, self-sacrificing people. Setting examples for all of us. Everybody loves a hero. People line up for them, cheer them, scream their names. And years later, they'll tell how they stood in the rain for hours just to get a glimpse of the one who taught them how to hold on a second longer. I believe there's a hero in all of us, that keeps us honest, gives us strength, makes us noble, and finally allows us to die with pride, even though sometimes we have to be steady, and give up the thing we want the most. Even our dreams. [/QUOTE][b][Finding Nemo][/b] [QUOTE]Dory: No. No, you can't... STOP. Please don't go away. Please? No one's ever stuck with me for so long before. And if you leave... if you leave... I just, I remember things better with you. I do, look. P. Sherman, forty-two... forty-two... I remember it, I do. It's there, I know it is, because when I look at you, I can feel it. And-and I look at you, and I... and I'm home. Please... I don't want that to go away. I don't want to forget. [/QUOTE]The reasons these quotes are some of my favorites is because there's something about them that make them stick in my mind. Maybe it's how emotional some of them are, or how funny. I don't know.

I don't know why my three wishes would be. But I do know what they wouldn't be. Friends, love, and family, because if none of them are earned or true, then they're useless.

Muy bien. Very good, I like it. The details are nice, though they are broken up in some parts. You have a lot of grammatical errors, but those are easy to fix with some peer-proofreading.

The idea is really quite good, but the materials you used were dismal. The picture quality isn't very good for either pictures, and the front image looks very weird to me. I don't know if that's what you wanted or not... maybe you could explain that a little more.

Yesterday, I downloaded a huge package of Pokèmon sprites, so today I decided to experiment with them. This banner took about 45 minutes to make. I edited the trainer's colors fully, but I only erased the backgrounds of the Pokèmon (which is sometimes a long task). The attachments are the actual banner and the original trainer.

[font=Verdana][size=1][color=black]This is a revamped version of my old RPG, Paranoia, put together by Arcadia and myself. Arcadia has done a lot of work and I thank her for that.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=black]We both would like some feedback before it goes to the Inn, so I'm going to post the story and the races players have to choose from.[/color][/size][/font] [center][color=white][u][font=Verdana][size=4]Paranoia[/size][/font][/u] [/color] [/center] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]A key. A simple yet powerful object that is everyday taken for granted. It can give you the security knowing that you're the only one who enters your house. It can satisfy you with the knowledge that you're the only one who can enter that attic on the third floor. But it can also allow any stranger, any stranger at all, into your home. And unbeknownst to you, they can bring your world down.[/color][/size][/font] [center][font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]§[/color][/size][/font][/center] [left][b][font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]1028.[/color][/size][/font][/b][/left] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]?What is that??[/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]?Maybe I don?t want to know.?[/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]?Run!?[/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]The shadow quickly gained on the village, covering it like a flood without liquid. Yet, when it passed, nothing seemed different. People stood in the streets breathing heavily from their running, looking at their hands as if they were foreign objects. It had come and gone without harm to anyone. Unknown to them, the damage was more than sufficient. [/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]Crime quickly spread through the village. News of thefts, rapes, and murders skyrocketed. The odd thing? The criminals were well known for their calm nature.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]?A shadow in the South. We should?ve known.?[/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]The Witch Rhea spoke with fear in her voice, but with confidence in her mind. Around her were Artemis and Fawne of the Witches; Tuor Lossëhelin, Findecáno Elensar, and Ainariël Mithrandír of the Elves; Jarig, Harris, and Kingston of the Mages; Merlin, Dimitri, and Leo of the Sorcerers; Marcolus, Narciss, and Griffin of the Shifters; Tyger, Eon, and Swanya of the Anima; Volcan, Atlantic, and Zephyr of the Golem; Dinè, Kyra, and Musica of the Nymphs; and Lucanus, Evene, and Xian of the Draconians.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]?The Nexus has taken our brothers and sisters,? said Kingston. ?We are the last strength for our kind.?[/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]?Everyone here is the last strength for their kind, Harris,? said Merlin. ?We must fight against the Nexus together.?[/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]Thus the Innocence was born. Three remaining members from each race inhabiting Gaia. Together they would fight and defeat The Nexus. Together, they would save their homes.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]But unity did not come easy to these beings. [/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]The Elves, humble and confidant, thought that the playful and free-spirited Nymphs were immature, and let them know. Often times, when the Nymphs needed help, and an Elf was nearby, they would be ignored. This brought on many fights within the Innocence.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]The Elves also feuded with the Draconians because of their blunt force and love of battle; Tuor, Findecáno, and Ainariël thought that they were mindless brutes and weren?t worth keeping around.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]The Golem, made purely from natural forces, were often under the control of the Red Mage Kingston, as he could control any element. This angered the three Golem, and they retaliated often.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]Because of their lack of understanding of each other, the Innocence was failing. Dimitri of the Sorcerers was soon fed up.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]?It is sad that in this time of darkness that this is the only way to make you see the light!? Dimitri yelled as he went into the Nexus voluntarily. ?One day, one bright day, the Key will be born! It will be a force of pure light embodied in a man of earth! And so the end of the Nexus will be seen!?[/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]Dimitri?s self sacrifice caused The Nexus to be severely injured, and it went into hiding for many a year.[/color][/size][/font] [b][font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]1043-1058.[/color][/size][/font][/b] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]In the years after Dimitri?s death, The Nexus had returned and cast total darkness over Gaia. The inhabitants of Gaia began to deal with the presence of The Nexus, and those who were not affected by it lived their lives normally. The remaining members of the Innocence had since become Elders, the heads of their races. [/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]Utan of the Draconians, son of the Elder Xian was a renowned fighter. He was, perhaps, the strongest Draconian of his time.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]But what makes his destiny stand out is that he discovered the young girl Linwë in the forest outside of Memoria. The girl was only an infant when she was discovered, and noticeably of Elvin decent.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]Utan took Linwë into his home and treated her like his own. His father, from the very beginning, told Utan that she was the Key; the one who would save Gaia from the evil of The Nexus. Utan did nothing because of this. He just wanted to raise her.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]Linwë knew, of course, that she was the Key, and she took no interest in finding the parents that had abandoned her (it was very odd and rare for Elvin parents to abandon their young). It was as if she never had parents in the first place.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]On the day of her eighteenth birthday, more sunlight broke through the darkness than it ever had since The Nexus had arrived. Linwë left her home without saying a word and traveled to where the great evil remained. There, she fulfilled her destiny.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]?The Nexus will inevitably return!? she yelled as she defeated her foe. ?Then, there will be born a new Key and it will have the same fate as I!?[/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]The battle destroyed Linwë?s physical form and spread light throughout Gaia once again.[/color][/size][/font] [b][font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]1619, Present Day.[/color][/size][/font][/b] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]He didn?t turn to his assistant as he spoke. He stared out the window and said, ?Alert the Elders of each race. We need them to gather, especially the Draconian Elders. When the Elders of the Innocence knew that The Nexus would return, they put a magic marking on each of their descendants.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]?Other than the descendants themselves, the Draconians are the only beasts that can recognize those worthy of becoming the New Innocence; their drive for protecting those of their earth enchants them with the ancient magic to do so.?[/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]The King of Memoria turned to his assistant and said, ?Get them here two days past today. We need to find the Key and the New Innocence.?[/color][/size][/font] [center][u][font=Verdana][size=4][color=white]Races in Gaia[/color][/size][/font][/u][/center] [color=white][b][font=Verdana][size=1]Witches. [/size][/font][/b][font=Verdana][size=1]Witches usually have a distinct magical power that they stick to, such as astral projection, divination, or even something like blood magic. They?re also very good at charms and hexes and often are called upon to charm objects or weapons to make them lucky or, as the case may be, unlucky.[/size][/font][/color] [color=white][b][font=Verdana][size=1]Mages. [/size][/font][/b][font=Verdana][size=1]Magic users that focus primarily on specific types of elemental magic, mages can be found just about anywhere, doing anything, and are often hired to do odd jobs by those who need them.[/size][/font][/color] [size=1][font=Verdana][color=white][i]Red Mages [/i]deal with the elements, such as earth, fire, water, ice, air, etc, and are probably the most prolific type of mage.[/color][/font][/size] [size=1][font=Verdana][color=white][i]White Mages [/i]deal with different kinds of protective magic, such as healing, shields, and wards. It should be noted that many priests/priestesses are of the white variety.[/color][/font][/size] [size=1][font=Verdana][color=white][i]Black Mages [/i]deal with black magic. Things having to do with the manipulation of shadows or calling forth the undead. Because of the darker nature of black magic, this mage is kind of like the black sheep of the mage family.[/color][/font][/size] [size=1][font=Verdana][color=white][i]Blue Mages [/i]are summoners and can summon a variety of interesting creatures to fight or perform certain errands for them. Note: All summoners start with three different creatures.[/color][/font][/size] [color=white][b][font=Verdana][size=1]Sorcerers. [/size][/font][/b][font=Verdana][size=1]Generally more powerful than mages, but they have certain limitations. Their magic can only be controlled through an instrument like a wand, staff, or even a sword that has been bonded to them ? they can?t use just any old stick they find. Also, they must use Latin-based words in order to derive their spells. Sorcerers are very wise in the ways of the world and are more often than not advisors to the Kings and Queens.[/size][/font][/color] [color=white][b][font=Verdana][size=1]Elves. [/size][/font][/b][font=Verdana][size=1]Like mages, elves derive their magic from elements, but because of their special connection with the land, their magic is generally stronger and more varied. Their physical strengths include increased speed and agility, as well as excellent senses. Most have grown into a sort of subtle haughtiness over the years and if given the choice, will only associate with their kind.[/size][/font][/color] [color=white][b][font=Verdana][size=1]Shifters. [/size][/font][/b][font=Verdana][size=1]Though they generally keep to their human appearances, these beings have the ability to morph into fierce creatures of legend. Once they?ve transformed, they gain certain skills appropriate to the creature they?ve become, though general things like strength and stamina double in power.[/size][/font][/color] [color=white][b][font=Verdana][size=1]Anima. [/size][/font][/b][font=Verdana][size=1]A sort of distant cousin to the Shifters, Animas are creatures that are half human, half animal. They are especially gifted in divination and are often very learned creatures. Though they are generally peaceful enough, when provoked Animas can become very fierce warriors.[/size][/font][/color] [color=white][b][font=Verdana][size=1]Succubi. [/size][/font][/b][font=Verdana][size=1]This also includes Incubi and even Sirens; these are the creatures that lure others either through song, dance, or spell and are highly sexual by nature. The Succubi and Incubi specifically often act like vampires and drain energy from their victims through their sexual frustrations. Sirens, on the other hand, are more like temptresses than anything else, and more often than not turn out to be famous singers.[/size][/font][/color] [color=white][b][font=Verdana][size=1]Golem. [/size][/font][/b][font=Verdana][size=1]Golems are creatures of the elements and are, in fact, made out of them. Their powers are obviously specific to whichever element they?re created from, such as fire, shadow or water, and they are usually smaller in stature than any of the other beings. For a long time these creatures have often been servants to the Red Mages and it is a position they have long reviled.[/size][/font][/color] [color=white][b][font=Verdana][size=1]Nymphs. [/size][/font][/b][font=Verdana][size=1]Nymphs are close relatives of the Golems, but unlike the Golems, they are not bound to any race through slavery. They prefer to stay hidden and are usually only seen during the changing of seasons (which they help along) and during certain winter or summer solstices. During these solstices, however, they become more curious and celebratory and thus pairings between other races often result. You can always tell what sort of mood a Nymph is in by the color of his or her hair ? it changes colors constantly. Nymphs can also be called on by Blue Mages, but whether or not a nymph responds is based entirely on whether or not the mage has any previous relations with nymphs. [/size][/font][/color] [color=white][b][font=Verdana][size=1]Draconians. [/size][/font][/b][font=Verdana][size=1]A proud race of winged beings, the Draconians are famed for their prowess in battle and are thusly often sought after as royal or private guards, or even hired mercenaries. All of the regions also employ their own airborne strike forces of Draconians, and their use of arrows to reign down on their enemies is legendary. Their wings are made of feathers but are very durable, and their colors often signify rank. The strike force?s wings, for instance, are always dyed black.[/size][/font][/color]

Noelle sat with Nikki and watched as Jon entered the lab. Aaron was across the room, standing at the window by the door, watching Misty, Brock, and Gary do their things. Noelle heard Ash say, "I don't know. I just really got settled in, Professor. Leaving Pallet again and then coming back would be... well, I just don't like the idea of it." "But Ash, this is important!" snapped Oak. He lowered his voice and said, "This Control Ball is a very dangerous device, that's why Lorelei entrusted you with keeping it." "And I failed!" yelled Ash. Just then, the doors opened and Misty and Brock walked in. They knew the look on Ash's face. It was a look of anger, disappointment, and resentment. Noelle couldn't believe what she had heard. Ash, the Pokèmon Champion, declining saving the very freedom of Pokèmon? Even she, one who didn't want to train Pokèmon, knew that this was more important than anything that had happened before. Without thinking, she leaped to her feet and spun around. "I'll do it!" she blurted out. Oak, Ash, Brock, Misty, Katherine, Jon, Nikki, and Aaron just stared at her. "If she's going, I'm going with her," Nikki said, standing beside Noelle. Jon nodded silently and came to stand beside Noelle and Nikki. "My mother would appreciate if I helped," said Aaron. Professor Oak sighed. "Very well." "No!" exlaimed Noelle's mother. "You don't know how dangerous this is, Noelle. This isn't going and battling Gym Leaders and getting badges. This is to stop whoever --- Team Rocket, or someone worse --- from controlling all the Pokèmon in the world." "I know that, mom. But I think this will be a good thing for me. It might very well open a new book for me so that I can finally develop relationships with Pokèmon. Mom, [i]this [/i]is my calling." Katherine had a hesitant look on her face, but nodded slowly. "It's set. You will travel to Viridian City first," said Oak. Suddenly, a phone rang, and everyone turned to Brock. He took a cell out of his pocket and pressed a button. Someone on the other end must have delivered some bad news, because Brock's face went rigid. He pushed another button on the phone and put it back in his pocket. He said, "The Gyms have been closed. All of them in Kanto, Johto, and Hoenn." "Go, now," Ash said, turning to the kids. And they all left the lab. - OOC: Sorry it sucked so much. In the next chapter, I'm going to capture a Nidoran (male).

I'm sure many of you have your own opinions on what the best and worst moments in Hollywood this year are. How about you share them? I only have one I can think of right now, but if I think of another, I'll update. -Ashlee Simpson + SNL I've always hated this poser, but it's really super funny that she got caught lip syncing. It's not the fact that she lip syncs, but it's the fact that she can't sing (duh) and got caught. -Michael Jackson + Porn I don't nor ever have thought that he did those things to those kids. But finding porn in his room was really funny. I bet he was totally embarassed.

[quote name='Hevn']Anyway, New Year's a time for round fruits. They say it brings good luck for the coming year so we always have grapes and oranges lying around the house. Then we all get tipsy after eating too much grapes, lol. >.>[/quote] [font=Arial][size=1]I don't see how that's possible, seeing as there are no alcoholic substances in grapes... might be possible, I dunno.[/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=1][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=1]We do absolutely nothing for New Year's. I'd like to have a few Smirnoffs, kick back with some friends, play some drunk games... but no. Not happening this year.[/size][/font]

[QUOTE=Lore][color=#4b4b79] One thing I will say that I [i]do not[/i] care for about winter is [b]Driving in the Snow.[/b][/color][/QUOTE] [font=Arial][size=1]I hate that, too. I still only have my permit (seeing as I turn 16 in March), but last week I drove alone because I had to go get my mom's car, and she followed me in our other car, and right on a patch of ice, three deer ran out in front of me. I'll tell you, inexperienced driver + ice + deer= very, very disturbed driver.[/size][/font]

[font=Times New Roman][size=2]I hate snow and I hate the cold. I hate anything to do with Winter, except, of course, Christmas. If it wasn't for Christmas, I'd gain five hundred pounds, buy a fur coat, find a cave, and hibernate until spring.[/size][/font]

[size=1][QUOTE=Altron][/size] [size=1]Hm... I don't think you illustrated these two people's pain well enough. You give me a few sentences, and then say they committed suicide. I understand why they did it, but it makes the poem feel incomplete. [/size] [size=1]I also don't understand the whole 'original suicide' thing, and that I'm just following a trend. I don't understand.[/QUOTE] [/size] [size=1]It wasn't meant to be a long, drawn out poem; I wanted it short and simple, and that's how it was. Down to the point. You don't need a background story on the pain, and where I say what they're going through without giving all their emotions lets you relate the poem to your life.[/size] [size=1]Original suicide is referring to when suicide used to be an uncommon thing; nowadays, it's like a trend, and when people are going through the slightest bit of trouble, they think of, try to, or commit suicide.[/size]

[size=1][QUOTE=Altron][/size][center][b][size=1]Azure[/size][/b][/center] [center][size=1]Azure sea glimmers[/size][/center] [center][size=1]The sun's gold lines every cloud[/size][/center] [center][size=1]I wish you were here.[/QUOTE] [/size][/center] [size=1] [/size] [size=1] [/size] [size=1]I'm not a big fan of Haikus because they don't allow you the freedom of choice of words. Like where you say "the sun's gold lines every cloud," if it were Traditional, I would put "the sun's golden rays silhouette every cloud."[/size] [size=1] [/size] [size=1] [/size] [size=1] [/size] [left][size=1]But, for a Haiku, it's good.[/size][/left]

[size=1]I'm curious; what is on your playlist? I know a lot of you have different types of songs you listen to, so share them. And tell what you like about the songs, and share some lyrics if you don't mind.[/size] [size=1]My playlist isn't really a playlist. I go through my music folder and randomly choose a song, then choose another after that one has finished.[/size] [size=1]But these are the most recent I've played:[/size] [b][size=1]Eminem- Sing For The Moment (originally by Aerosmith)[/size][/b] [i][size=1][quote][/size][/i] [i][size=1][Verse 1][/size][/i] [size=1]These ideas are nightmares to white parents[/size] [size=1]Whose worst fear is a child with dyed hair and who likes earrings[/size] [size=1]Like whatever they say has no bearing, it's so scary in a house that allows[/size] [size=1]no swearing[/size] [size=1]To see him walking around with his headphones blaring[/size] [size=1]Alone in his own zone, cold and he don't care[/size] [size=1]He's a problem child[/size] [size=1]And what bothers him all comes out, when he talks about[/size] [size=1]His ******' dad walkin' out[/size] [size=1]Cause he just hates him so bad that he blocks him out[/size] [size=1]If he ever saw him again he'd probably knock him out[/size] [size=1]His thoughts are whacked, he's mad so he's talkin' back[/size] [size=1]Talkin' black, brainwashed from rock and rap[/size] [size=1]He sags his pants, do-rags and a stocking cap[/size] [size=1]His step-father hit him, so he socked him back, and broke his nose[/size] [size=1]His house is a broken home, there's no control, he just let's his emotions[/size] [size=1]go...[/size] [i][size=1][Chorus][/size][/i] [size=1]{C'mon}, sing with me, {sing}, sing for the years[/size] [size=1]{Sing it}, sing for the laughter, sing for the tears, {c'mon)[/size] [size=1]Sing it with me, just for today, maybe tomorrow the good Lord will take you[/size] [size=1]away...[/size] [i][size=1][Verse 2][/size][/i] [size=1]Entertainment is changin', intertwinin' with gangsta's[/size] [size=1]In the land of the killers, a sinner's mind is a sanctum[/size] [size=1]Holy or unholy, only have one homie[/size] [size=1]Only this gun, lonely cause don't anyone know me[/size] [size=1]Yet everybody just feels like they can relate, I guess words are a[/size] [size=1]mothafucka they can be great[/size] [size=1]Or they can degrade, or even worse they can teach hate[/size] [size=1]It's like these kids hang on every single statement we make[/size] [size=1]Like they worship us, plus all the stores ship us platinum[/size] [size=1]Now how the **** did this metamorphosis happen[/size] [size=1]From standin' on corners and porches just rappin'[/size] [size=1]To havin' a fortune, no more kissin' ***[/size] [size=1]But then these critics crucify you, journalists try to burn you[/size] [size=1]Fans turn on you, attorneys all want a turn at you[/size] [size=1]To get they hands on every dime you have, they want you to lose your mind[/size] [size=1]every time you mad[/size] [size=1]So they can try to make you out to look like a loose cannon[/size] [size=1]Any dispute won't hesitate to produce handguns[/size] [size=1]That's why these prosecutors wanna convict me, strictly just to get me off[/size] [size=1]of these streets quickly[/size] [size=1]But all they kids be listenin' to me religiously, so i'm signin' cd's while[/size] [size=1]police fingerprint me[/size] [size=1]They're for the judge's daughter but his grudge is against me[/size] [size=1]If i'm such a ******' menace, this **** doesn't make sense Pete[/size] [size=1]It's all political, if my music is literal, and i'm a criminal how the ****[/size] [size=1]can I raise a little girl[/size] [size=1]I couldn't, I wouldn't be fit to, you're full of **** too, Guerrera, that[/size] [size=1]was a fist that hit you...[/size] [i][size=1][CHORUS][/size][/i] [i][size=1][Verse 3][/size][/i] [size=1]They say music can alter moods and talk to you[/size] [size=1]Well can it load a gun up for you , and cock it too[/size] [size=1]Well if it can, then the next time you assault a dude[/size] [size=1]Just tell the judge it was my fault and i'll get sued[/size] [size=1]See what these kids do is hear about us totin' pistols[/size] [size=1]And they want to get one cause they think the ****'s cool[/size] [size=1]Not knowin' we really just protectin' ourselves, we entertainers[/size] [size=1]Of course the ****'s affectin' our sales, you ignoramus[/size] [size=1]But music is reflection of self, we just explain it, and then we get our[/size] [size=1]checks in the mail[/size] [size=1]It's ****** up ain't it[/size] [size=1]How we can come from practically nothing to being able to have any ******'[/size] [size=1]thing that we wanted[/size] [size=1]That's why we sing for these kids, who don't have a thing[/size] [size=1]Except for a dream, and a ******' rap magazine[/size] [size=1]Who post pin-up pictures on their walls all day long[/size] [size=1]Idolize they favorite rappers and know all they songs[/size] [size=1]Or for anyone who's ever been through **** in their lives[/size] [size=1]Till they sit and they cry at night wishin' they'd die[/size] [size=1]Till they throw on a rap record and they sit, and they vibe[/size] [size=1]We're nothin' to you but we're the ******' **** in they eyes[/size] [size=1]That's why we seize the moment try to freeze it and own it, squeeze it and[/size] [size=1]hold it[/size] [size=1]Cause we consider these minutes golden[/size] [size=1]And maybe they'll admit it when we're gone[/size] [size=1]Just let our spirits live on, through our lyrics that you hear in our[/size] [size=1]songs and we can...[/size] [i][size=1][CHORUS X2][/quote][/size][/i] [size=1]I really like this remake; it surprised me that Eminem could do something tasteful. I didn't like him before this, but now I do.[/size] [b][size=1]The Real McCoy- Another Night[/size][/b] [size=1][quote][/size] [size=1]Another night, another dream, but always you[/size] [size=1]It's like a vision of love that seems to be true[/size] [size=1]Another night, another dream, but always you[/size] [size=1]In the night I dream of love so true[/size] [size=1]Just another night, another vision of love[/size] [size=1]You feel joy, you feel pain, 'cause nothing will be the same[/size] [size=1]Just another night, it's all that it takes to understand[/size] [size=1]The difference between lovers and fakes[/size] [size=1]So baby, I talk, talk, I talk to you[/size] [size=1]In the night, in your dreams of love so true[/size] [size=1]I talk, talk, I talk to you[/size] [size=1]In the night, in your dreams of love so true[/size] [size=1]In the night, in my dreams, I'm in love with you[/size] [size=1]'Cause you talk to me like lovers do[/size] [size=1]I feel joy, I feel pain, 'cause it's still the same[/size] [size=1]When the night is gone I'll be alone[/size] [size=1]Another night, another dream, but always you[/size] [size=1]It's like a vision of love that seems to be true[/size] [size=1]Another night, another dream, but always you[/size] [size=1]In the night I dream of love so true[/size] [size=1]Just another night, another dream, another vision of love[/size] [size=1]With me, I'm here to set you free[/size] [size=1]I am your lover, your brother, hey sister let me cover[/size] [size=1]Your body with my love, as with my love in just another[/size] [size=1]Vision of love that seems to be true[/size] [size=1]Oh we do all the things that only lovers do[/size] [size=1]Vision of love that seems to be true[/size] [size=1]Oh we do all the things that only lovers do[/size] [size=1]In the night, in my dreams, I'm in love with you[/size] [size=1]'Cause you talk to me like lovers do[/size] [size=1]I feel joy, I feel pain, 'cause it's still the same[/size] [size=1]When the night is gone I'll be alone[/size] [size=1]Another night, another dream, but always you[/size] [size=1]It's like a vision of love that seems to be true[/size] [size=1]Another night, another dream, but always you[/size] [size=1]In the night I dream of love so true[/size] [size=1]I talk, talk, I talk to you[/size] [size=1]In the night, in your dreams of love so true[/size] [size=1]I talk, talk, I talk to you[/size] [size=1]In the night, in your dreams of love so true[/size] [size=1]In the night, in my dreams, I'm in love with you[/size] [size=1]'Cause you talk to me like lovers do[/size] [size=1]I feel joy, I feel pain, 'cause it's still the same[/size] [size=1]When the night is gone I'll be alone[/size] [size=1]Another night, another dream, but always you[/size] [size=1]It's like a vision of love that seems to be true[/size] [size=1]Another night, another dream, but always you[/size] [size=1]In the night I dream of love so true[/size] [size=1]{fade} [/quote][/size] [size=1]I'm a big fan of the eighties, though I was born in 1989. One of the top songs, in my humble opinion; that era is full of great songs, though.[/size] [b][size=1]Dashboard Confessional- Vindicated[/size][/b] [size=1][quote][/size] [size=1]Hope dangles on a string[/size] [size=1]Like slow spinning redemption[/size] [size=1]Winding in and winding out[/size] [size=1]The shine of which has caught my eye[/size] [size=1]And roped me in[/size] [size=1]So mesmerizing, so hypnotizing [/size] [size=1]I am captivated[/size] [i][size=1][Chorus][/size][/i] [size=1]I am Vindicated[/size] [size=1]I am selfish[/size] [size=1]I am wrong[/size] [size=1]I am right[/size] [size=1]I swear I'm right[/size] [size=1]I swear I knew it all along[/size] [size=1]And I am flawed [/size] [size=1]But I am cleaning up so well[/size] [size=1]I am seeing in me now the things you swore you saw yourself[/size] [size=1]So clear[/size] [size=1]Like the diamond in your ring[/size] [size=1]Cut to mirror your intentions[/size] [size=1]Oversized and overwhelmed[/size] [size=1]The shine of which has caught my eye[/size] [size=1]And rendered me so isolated, so motivated[/size] [size=1]I am certain now that[/size] [i][size=1][Chorus][/size][/i] [size=1]So turn[/size] [size=1]Up the corners of your lips[/size] [size=1]Part them and feel my finger tips[/size] [size=1]Trace the moment, fall forever[/size] [size=1]Defense is paper thin[/size] [size=1]Just one touch and I'd be in[/size] [size=1]Too deep now to ever swim against the current[/size] [size=1]So let me slip away [i][3x][/i][/size] [size=1]So let me slip against the current [/size] [size=1]So let me slip away [i][4x][/i][/size] [i][size=1][Chorus][/size][/i] [size=1]Slight hope[/size] [size=1]It dangles on a string[/size] [size=1]Like slow spinning redemption...[/quote][/size] [b][size=1]Dashboard Confessional- Hope You're Happy[/size][/b] [size=1][quote][/size] [size=1]Which of the bold face lies will we use?[/size] [size=1]I hope that you're happy [/size] [size=1]You really deserve it[/size] [size=1]This will be best for us both in the end[/size] [size=1]But your taste still lingers on my lips[/size] [size=1]Like I just placed them upon yours [/size] [size=1]And i starve [/size] [size=1]I starve for you[/size] [size=1]But this new diets liquid[/size] [size=1]And dulling to the senses [/size] [size=1]And its crude [/size] [size=1]But it will do[/size] [size=1]Which of the standard lines will we use?[/size] [size=1]I've been meaning to call you [/size] [size=1]I've just been so busy[/size] [size=1]We'll catch up soon[/size] [size=1]Lets make it a point to[/size] [size=1]But your taste still lingers on my lips[/size] [size=1]Like I just placed them upon yours [/size] [size=1]And i starve[/size] [size=1]I starve for you[/size] [size=1]But this new diets liquid[/size] [size=1]And dulling to the senses [/size] [size=1]And its crude[/size] [size=1]But it will do [/quote][/size] [size=1]I only recently became a fan of DC, and I'm glad I did. 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[size=1]Thanks, Kitty. I really appreciate it. [/size] [size=1]Here's a new one I wrote; I really like it.[/size] [size=1]"[u]Original Suicide[/u]" His He just couldn't find happiness A black cloud followed him everyday And he found hate in everything he did So he cut his wrists and said, "Mom, I'm on my way."[/size] [size=1]Hers She was ugly, unpopular, and abnormal Those girls would never let her fit in Even though she was beautiful on the inside So she hung herself from the ceiling, and that was her end [/size] [size=1]This is original suicide You are just following the trend[/size]

[left][size=1]"Charmander, Charmander!" [/size][/left] [size=1]Noelle yelled for her Pokèmon as they ran down the crowded street. She had gotten separated from her mother earlier, and Charmander had fled in fear; he had never really battled, and had nearly been beaten by a Fearow.[/size] [size=1]The Pokèmon kept coming, and coming, and... coming. They were more hostile by the herd, and, Noelle thought, if Pokèmon were always like this, she did [i]not [/i]want to be a trainer. [/size] [size=1]Charmander, she saw, had stopped just up the road, and didn't move at all. "Char!" he then screamed, and turned around and began to run towards Noelle. A swarm of Beedrill came from a spot where Noelle hadn't seen them, and chased Charmander.[/size] [size=1]Noelle bent down as Charmander ran into her arms. He wanted to keep running, but she kept a firm grip on him, and he looked at her with tears in his eyes.[/size] [size=1]"Charmander, Charmander, listen to me," Noelle said firmly. "I know neither of us have had much experience in battles but we can't run away from them forever. Now, turn around, and show them what my Char-Char is made of. Alright?"[/size] [size=1]"Char. Charmander." Charmander nodded and turned around.[/size] [size=1]"Fire Pokèmon are good against Bug-type," Noelle whispered to herself. "At least I hope." She pointed at the swarm of Beedrill that was steadily gaining on them. "Charmander, use Ember!"[/size] [size=1]Charmander ran a short distance, leaped into the air, and began swirling around; fire from his tail began to fly out from his little body, hitting several Beedrill. They fell to the ground, but there were many more coming.[/size] [size=1]"Charmander! Ember!"[/size] [size=1]Several more fell.[/size] [size=1]"Charmander! Em-"[/size] [size=1]"Charizard, Flamethrower!"[/size] [size=1]A quite large flame zoomed over Noelle and Charmander, and hit most of the remaining Beedrill. The rest flew back towards the forest.[/size] [size=1]Noelle looked skyward and saw Ash and his Charizard flying towards them. Once they were low enough, Ash reached a hand out to Noelle. "Here, I'll take you to Professor Oak's lab; all the kids are being taken there for safety."[/size] [size=1]Noelle nodded, took his hand, and called for Charmander. He began to run towards them, but slowed to a nervous walk as he passed Charizard's vision (who winked at him and obviously intimidated him), and he hopped onto the Pokèmon's back.[/size] [center][size=1]§[/size][/center] [left][size=1]"Starmie! Psyduck! Staryu! Water Gun!"[/size][/left] [left][size=1]Water drenched the windows of Professor Oak's lab as the adults outside fought the wild Pokèmon. Ash, Katherine, and Kane (Noelle's dad) were the only adults inside. Noelle stayed close to her parents as the other kids clung to the windows, watching the battle.[/size][/left] [left][size=1]"The only explanation for this is the Control Ball," Oak said as Noelle listened. "The Pokèmon had enough intelligence to begin to use it, or her trainer was in the forest, waiting."[/size][/left] [left][size=1]"Nevertheless, the authorities have been called and are on their way," Ash said.[/size][/left] [left][size=1]Katherine said, "Yes, but doesn't that leave the Control Ball out there? I mean, won't other cities be attacked? Won't they need help too?"[/size][/left] [left][size=1]"They will, but that is up to them to provide," Oak said.[/size][/left] [left][size=1]"We need to send Ash to get them," Kane said. Ash's jaw dropped as he said this. "You [i]are [/i]the only one who really knows the world in Pallet. Who else to go?"[/size][/left] [left][size=1]Noelle's parents musn't have thought of her, because Noelle had memorized all the regions of the world...[/size][/left] [left][size=1]--[/size][/left] [left][size=1]OCC: Your posts will bring you to Oak's, then I will set us off on our journey. Do something interesting when you're getting there. ;)[/size][/left]