FLIGHT FEATHERS: Riley, Knight of Arceus

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[style=font-family: georgia; font-size: 11px; font-style: italic; text-align: justify; line-height: 15px;]Riley was a boy who was born with a special gift. He could sense people's thoughts and their intentions as well as control the power called Aura, the essence of every living creature. In spite of this special gift, he was born and raised with an ordinary childhood...well, not very ordinary in most standards. He grew up in a village - a village right at the base of Mt. Stark where his family had been living for generations. He woke up before dawn, walked miles to the nearest town to get to school, labored under the sun coupled with the intense heat of the bubbling lava; transported liters of water from and to the faucet to their house on his back, danced in female clothing as per their traditions, and used the forest like a playground for their games of tag and stick-fighting. In terms of daily wages, his family was poor but they had their own home, their clean water and their meals three times a day. It was still a comfortable life.

So I thought: "Riley had no real fame or wealth, not in his past nor present. He would be a name you'll scroll past in a list of maybe thirty or fifty. He wasn't a 'King' or a 'Siegfried' but a 'Fletcher.' It has a ring of labor in it and lacked the elite sophistication Riley wasn't. And someone who fletches has a very simple but important job: they put the flight feathers on the arrows. They give the arrows their wings to soar the sky."

− flight feathers
THE ORIGIN ✯

Hey, guys! Hope you enjoyed that little intro. I got a little carried away and enjoyed writing about Riley xD It's something because of what I'm about to tell you - three very important things:

[/s] to go down a little before going on a manga spree again.
3. So I've never read Riley in the manga...nor played DP far enough to meet him. [/ul]Thankfully, Riley seems to be very ambiguous. I invented everything in his profile but I do know that he has a past with the DP gang and Byron. I have no idea what his relationship with Byron is what is this Iron Shipping but when he comes, we plot!

Oh, and sorry, I'm Tanz by the way. AMB Tanz, Tan-Tan. I know some coding so if you need any code help, I'm always available. /professional look.

Anyway, on to what you came here for. Plot!

OMG Riley is a bad guy???

Holy shit, really?!

Yeah, I have a bad habit of making canons on the opposite side. Shout out to anyone who was in TAU or PRE and remembers me!

To be honest, I haven't figured it out much please don't kill me. I know Riley is still the good guy with the limited time we've seen him in the manga so I tried giving him an objective! He wants to control Heatran after Mt. Stark erupted and buried his home. I left my profile hanging that "things became more complicated" because I don't know what else to add! I'll figure it out along the way. But yeah, he's a bad guy! He's pretty self-interested though so I doubt he'll make enemies for no apparent reason or go around saying: HEY EVERYONE, I'VE JOINED THE SUPER SECRET KNIGHT OF ARCEUS. EVERYONE HATE ME!!!

So is he not going to be an ass when I come and talk to him?

Yeah, he's still the same old Riley! I guess he's a little broody...but that doesn't make that much difference to you :C he doesn't have many close friends beside him. Riley is really a fun old cool guy but he's actually pretty insecure. He had a rough time adjusting to the city life. Although he got used to it by now, it embedded a depth of insecurity in him. It really wounded his pride so he's afraid people would think that's he's some stupid, good-for-nothing slacker if he isn't being serious and tough. It's totally not true - Riley's awesome and he has this strong self-esteem. But the irrational fear remains.

Don't worry, I won't angst about this shitty insecurity thing. It would be mostly for comical effect and for character purposes. It's not really a big deal but it's a detail that would change people's perspective of Riley. I'm looking forward to getting Riley to loosen up around people. He does all sorts of silly things when no one's looking. Why do you think he's never around near civilization? I can't really be sure of that. Never read the manga!

And I don't want him to be like Steven Stone. :C Not the Steven Stone here per se, but the character in general. Oh look, the prince and the tramp! Suddenly, plot device.

Riley is a bum??? What the hell does he do?

He survives on his own but he does have some cash! He's not rich but they're more than enough. How does he get them? Work, duh! Riley is a Pokemon Trainer TRAINER. He...trains trainers! He's not a professional tutor though and his services is something passed from mouth to mouth - whoever was lucky enough to know of Riley's existence. He doesn't show himself in TV so I doubt a lot of people know him.

Riley does to his pupils what he did to Diamond. He gauges their skills and trains them in Iron Island where he himself spent five years training. It's very hands-on and is far from some sort of school tutoring. Riley doesn't ask for cash though - don't worry - but it's those that approach him that are quick to offer. Riley is humble enough to ask only for a small amount but he's not that insistent either in saying no. Cash is cash!

How do I bump into Riley?

We'll talk about it xD The generic answer would be in Iron Island or somewhere where he could be training or doing some potentially shady business. But Riley DOES have a life too. He's just very good at hiding it so kudos to you if you catch him playing basketball in a random neighborhood or checking out latest motorcycles upgrades. He plays card games :3

OC or canon?
EITHER! I do not care as long as you really would want to bother threading with me. I want to make his threads linked as much as possible. Nothing too random that I can even consider it non-canon.

Would you mind if I date Riley?
Not at all! Please, abuse him! I mean...I'm open for romantic ideas. I've been through them. It's not my favorite genre but I still do LIKE them. I've come across people who easily shrug romantic relationships because "it's not a dating site." Love is an important human dimension, whether it is platonic or romantic. I'll be honest and say that I have no RL experience of relationships and I'm pretty derp about it. But this is literature, so let's go!

Why are you talking to yourself? I'm the one asking me!
No, silly. I'm reading your mind! :D


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[dae]

Well, I know for sure that I have to plot with Riley because C'MON, IT'S RILEY MAN. Uhmm... plotwise I think I have a few interesting characters, mainly N, Lance and Nazo (the co-leader of the KoA fyi).

I see Nazo being the most likely to bother Riley because he's an ass like that. I don't even know what N or Lance could do... Hmmm. Maybe I should only offer Nazo, unless you know about a plot you'd like to see carried out with one of the other two? //(not too) difficult.

Alexis is no one, he's no one at all. I mean... Yeah. I'm trying to think about something, but most of it goes with torturing characters. Always a fun pastime. x3

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I'm a little intimidated at the fact people actually like Riley...HE DIDN'T EVEN DO ANYTHING EXCEPT HAVE A REALLY COOL DESIGN.

And sweet to bump into a high-position KoA this soon. I was looking for more information about the organization but was in vain. Before we plot them, could you elaborate how the system goes? Is there a procedure to join? How do they operate? The member group description gave me an impression they're just some rag-tag group of thieves and bad guys. Does KoA have a hierarchy (I saw the ones in the canon list but what are their responsibilities?) and so on.

I'm hoping Riley climbs into the ranks at some point. By then, maybe there would be some vacant spots. It's not really a big deal. Long way to go in the roleplaying.

Could I have a link of your characters' profiles by the way? XD Or just Nazo if all would be too much trouble.

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OH AND - DOUBLE POST LIKE A BOSS (because if I edit it, you might miss it) but I'm interested with a plot with N too. Riley is starting to think Pokemon has to be controlled so they don't hurt humans or be used...a bit like the liberation thing N had in mind. Ghetsis was one of my original choices when I first saw this site by the way. I'm just saying that to steer your love away from Riley and to the character I could have and will never played!

[dae]

OHMG, YES, TAKE GHETSIS. DO IT, DO IT DO IT AND I WILL LOVE YOU FOREVER. <3<3<3 XDD

Ahem, but yeah. Nazo is the type to go undercover and talk with seemingly "low positions" and the like. He's just weird. But of course, I'll go get dat link in a bit and then you can see for yourself and what not!

The Knights of Arceus are personally recruited by Cashel (although I would think Nazo helps in this, too). They are usually handed out missions and they have to carry it out. A bit like some RPGs where you have to do endless running around for a quest. Their main goal (as far as I've seen) is to gain control over different legendaries so that they can become the main force and control everything. But it may change, we're still tossing ideas wildly around here and there.

But yeah, the canon list is pretty much the hierarchy of the group. Leader, co-leader, the admins and so forth. Those who aren't on the canon list are like companions for the higher ranked ones and I guess that one could raise higher in rank that way because they see they can be trusted and words reach the Leader and blablabla.

I fear saying too much as it may be wrong. >> I figure that Grey and I will have to knock our heads together in the near future together, along with Fate.

And lol, N would be like "nooesssss, don't do it! DDDD:"

Also I said I would give you the link to Nazo's profile here

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THOSE EYES

Don't worry. Weird people are amazing. We'll be one weird club.

Anyway, Riley and Nazo...not the best combination. I don't think Riley would hold anything for the man but distaste and Riley isn't the type to hide it, even if it's the co-leader. He's not trying to be a sly, cunning fox hiding his true intentions. Riley is more of...troubled and confused by what he's doing himself xD I think this is a moment of weakness. He could probably sense Nazo's a cruel man by a mile away but Riley's Aura hasn't been very stable recently. Since the death of his parents and friends, he's a little shaken...

Since I need to be personally invited...maybe we can thread this out? How Riley was recruited because I'm KIND OF confused myself damn it, who the hell made Riley a Knight??? but I know it can work out. I know Riley is inherently good but even he is open to manipulation. I don't think he needs that much manipulating, just swaying with words? Encouragement? I think he'll probably have a go trying Heatran. That could be where they meet. Not sure how Nazo would have heard of Riley but it's not far-fetched if he knows these things.

Sorry I was late. I was trying to finish something else last night then fell asleep, and now I' cramming some stuff before I go. I wasn't cramming for school xD all good.

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DEM EYES

That's good, I like being in a weird club. Yeah... Wait... what? //shoved out.

Nazo isn't really that cruel. But yeah, I won't blame Riley for having distaste for him. xD He's like a man you have to acquire a taste for, like.... like.... some food? What the heck am I saying?!

I think that Nazo would just walk around, spot Riley and go "Oh, that seems like an interesting character." and then do some stalking/digging around for information and maybe he would've gone "We could use him" and especially because he wants Heatran and that would also help the Knights in acquiring more Legendaries.

So I think this will work out.

Hahah, don't worry about it. xP

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NAZO IS A FOOD. THE CONSPIRACY.

LOL as simple as that? Oh hey, let's bump into Riley and be like LET'S TALK TO THIS NPC HE MIGHT KNOW WHERE THE PLOT IS. Not mocking it; it sounds hilarious. I doubt it would be written out as silly as that but I can imagine Riley making accusations of the encounter being something more diabolical and part of some great conspiracy that involved a lot of stalking and research. I'm assuming Nazo wouldn't know Riley then. Not sure if it should go the other way around...I'm inclined to say yes. Riley isn't really outdated in this kind of news. He'll pick up names and maybe even faces unless you want Nazo's identity to be more hidden. But it would be funny if Riley knew Nazo and would go ahead and accuse him of knowing exactly what he's planning when Nazo was really just innocently passing by.

I can totally start this thread and be all emo and serious and shit just so it can be broken later on. Though I imagine it would get more serious later on after the intro.

[dae]

OHMG, THE SURPRISE.

LMAO, I know, I never said that I was good in creating plots and the like, though. I know that I'm more for the random encounter stuff and see where it goes and most of the time it creates amazing results. XD Well, he would have heard stories about him but not really realize it's the co-leader or something? Although suspicions always can be there. But yeah, Nazo being "attacked" by Riley would be far too amusing >>;

Sure, that sounds good. Let's hope that it will be serious. XD *eyes Nazo*

[pauleverett]

Draco has GOT to meet Riley. Both of them have strong Lucarios as their signature Pokemon, so it'd be interesting to see how they act around each other, especially once Draco realizes Riley is with the Knights. This will have to be after the Knights make their attack on Vermillion and Draco sees who they are and that they're the ones behind the destructions of the cities, of course. A fight between Lucarios will be awesometastic. I look forward to threading with ya.

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ALWAYS LINK ME TO YOUR PROFILES
Makes stalking easier 8}

@dae: The plot sounds great still! If that's all then I think I'll go ahead and start thread tomorrow. Need to attend to something else today. What are some of the "stories" Riley could have heard about Nazo? I'm sure they weren't probably the nicest but what are they exactly? So I could allude to them later on and sound like I'm smart *_*

@draco: BUT DOES DRACO HAS TWO LUCARIO??? Assuming Draco is normally a likeable fellow, I think Riley would be interested in what kind of trainer he was and how well he fights with his Lucario. Knowing Riley, he'll be interested in a fight just to learn from the experience. I don't view Riley to be competitive. Just very earnest, curious and interested.

It depends on when their thread is going to be. I think it would be better if we have them meet before Riley he joined the Knights. It won't be too long ago but we could establish some sort of small friendship then. At this point, Riley isn't part of the Knights yet because apparently you have to be personally invited xD So I'm working on that with Dae right now.

[pauleverett]

No, Draco does not have two Lucarios, but the Lucario he has was his very first Pokemon and the two are basically inseparable. It will take a bit to get to know Draco as he opens up to very few people and even then doesn't like to talk too much. Unless you can get him to talk about a subject worth his interest, he will only ever say a couple sentences to you at a time max. I will say that Draco does train with his Lucario himself. They fight each other in hand to hand combat, so if you get on his good side, he's liable to challenge Riley to a two on two battle: him and his Lucario against Riley's two Lucarios. He's going to want to know if Riley's as good as he's heard in his travels. As far as meeting goes, we can do it as soon as you'd like. I can have Draco return to Iron Island to look for a Mawile as Mawile would be invaluable in mechanics. We can have the two meet there or pretty much anywhere else in the world. It's your choice. Start up a thread. Surprise me with the location. It'll be awesome. I love Lucario and I love Riley. Lookin' forward to the thread.

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I think Riley would be able to start a convo with Draco's kind of guy. He's pretty all-around with people. Doesn't really judge and knows there are just some not fond of talking. Riley's pretty comfortable with silence.

And I doubt Riley would have both his Lucario against Draco and his Pokemon unless Draco insists. Riley would only give in just to see what kind of battle it's going to be.

Iron Island would probably be good so then Draco could go look for his Mawile. Wouldn't it be better if you start the thread? Riley could bump into Draco while he's on the search.

Everyone seems to love Riley, lol. Honestly, I'm neutral about Riley and kind of think Lucario is sickeningly overrated (I'd kill off Riley's Lucario if it weren't his signature Pokemon). I like my Riley, not the Riley with the cool blue design. I just want to say - for this battle and for future reference - that Riley is not a strong trainer because his concept was supposed to be that of a strong trainer. He's my character now. True that he's skilled but I don't want people to judge Riley based on what they imagine him to be but based on what I do.

I feel like I should say this because I don't want any misunderstanding. I don't want people to think that I'm playing Riley wrong just because he's "weak." I will play Riley because of what he is, not because of his strong Trainer image. I've seen canons be played so ridiculously strong when their tactics in actual roleplaying is plain tasteless and sometimes idiotic but people allow that because "they're canons."

Anyway, I think this will be a pretty fun thread. Battling aside, it would be entertaining to see the two Lucario trainers interact. And I think you missed the memo (the one in big text above!) but could you link me to your character's profile? Or just describe him overall (I just get the Draco is anti-social and likes keeping to himself, not much of agenda) I kind of need to know what kind of person they are because of Riley's Aura powers. He's supposed to be able to sense if a person is good or not. I guess that's why he's not very judgmental since he has a very convenient power.

[pauleverett]

Oh I saw the memo... I just don't care sometimes.... Don't be a lazy bum, you lazy bum... Go find it! It's right HERE===>http://anxiety-trials.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=male&thread=290&page=1
He's very adamant about pursuing justice. When Riley joins the Knights, their friendship won't matter... Draco WILL still hunt him down. You've been warned... But, yes, Lucario trainers interacting will be awesometastic. I also find it interesting that Riley has the same aura reading strong Lucarios have, so Draco's reaction to that will be fun to write out. As far as the post goes, I'll start one tomorrow morning when I'm at the doctor's office. I gotta get some sleep for now. No muse when I'm tired as duck...

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Sure thing. I don't have time to post today anyway. Other stuffs. Night night!

[daesiggil1]

Oh, look at that. I'm logged in as one of my characters. Imagine that. And what he could have heard about Nazo? Welllll... mainly him causing mayhem. It hasn't offcialy started yet, but maybe that he had a hand in causing the destruction of Vermillion City?

And just because you wanted us to see your Riley, well... I'm very excited to see how you roleplay him. I always get excited because some do increasingly unique things with him (or other canons) and yeah... I love to see it.. or facepalm toward it.

Either way, further on what he could've heard about Nazo... Maybe rumors that he's looking/hearing around for Legendary Pokemon? Oorrrrrrr he was extremely lucky to hear about a rumor that Nazo offed someone? Yeah... he is an evil douchebag, I'm sure that one of those things will fit. XDD

[hugh1]

Volkner&Riley

Dude I don't even know I just think these two need to do something together and it would be awesome.

Pearl&Riley

Well Pearl is all depressed and shit and he's a knight of Arceus you totally trained his best friend and stuff so I guess Pearl would find him interesting and they could be semi friends and talk about Dia perhaps he'd be like an older brother figure to Pearl through his depression I don't even know but plotting should happen.

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@dae: Damn you, I thought someone else wants to plot with me! Here's our smelly thread: anxiety-trials.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=johto&thread=546

volkner: I just learned why Steven, Volkner and Riley are very popular in group fanart. NEET trio, was it? xD We can do a chill thread together. Riley travels around...not sure if he'll appear in Sunnyshore though. Maybe areas close to it. He's a bit elusive so I don't really like him popping just anywhere where people would be able to see him. What does Volkner do? Anywhere he hangs out or whatever?

As for Pearl...could you enlighten me if Pearl and Riley had any other interaction in the manga? Never read it so I need some guiding. Why is Pearl depressed? And why is he in the ranks of Arceus? I think Riley could act as an older brother figure of sorts. He does seem to be the type but we'll see. The circumstances between the two are still ambiguous.

And try not to talk in run-on xD I had a hard time understanding you. Took me several minutes to chop through your clauses to get what you mean. Punctuations!