New to Rise of the Shadow? Read here for all the rules, guidelines, and things you need to know to become successful! Be sure to check back often to see if there are any new rules that you need to become aware of.
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Before you start roleplaying you must create your character by copying the template and making your application. A staff member will approve it when your application is seen to be acceptable.
Want someone to play a family member, rival, or other significant character to your own? Put an ad here. Establish alliances and relationships here as well, or just keep track of your characters lives.
A Pokémon Center is a type of building that provides regulatory services for Pokémon Trainers. Pokémon Centers are found in most towns and cities of the Pokémon world; every major city or town holds a Pokémon Center. Some Pokémon Centers can be found outside of towns next to large forests or caves. Pokémon Centers are built where many Trainers gather and the area becomes popular. This is to accommodate those Trainers in need and serve as a resting spot. The most common service the Pokémon Center offers is healing Pokémon free of charge.
A convenience store that sells supplies necessary for Pokemon training. A Pokemart is located in almost every town in the Kanto region. As the trainer enters the store, they're greeted by kindly by the shop keepers. Do not post IC.
Search for the Pokemon of your dreams here at the GTS. Ask for a certain Pokemon or trade one of yours for a stronger one! You must have at least the Cascade Badge to use the terminal.
Pallet Town is located in southwestern Kanto. Professor Oak's Laboratory is in Pallet Town that is used to research Pokemon. The small town has only two entrances, one from the north via Route 1 that leads directly to Viridian City, while the other one, Route 21, a water route, to the south.
