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Description

Name: Unclear, since they give a different name each time they meet someone new

Age: ???
Gender: ???
Species: Shiftry
Previously a Shiinotic
Height: 6'10''
Birthday: June 2nd, ??? | Gemini
Home Island: Mystery Isle


Myers Briggs: INTP-A, the Logician who wants to understand the mysteries of the universe
Moral Alignment: 
Chaotic Evil
Personality: + Passionate | + Intellectual | + Fun | + Mystical | + Curious | - Superstitious | - Distrustful | - Nonsensical | - Volatile | - Vengeful 

They're an... interesting creature. They appear to be off their rocker, but in the fun, weird distant relative sort of way. They can often be found feeding and caring for wild creatures, but that same compassion seems a little more reserved when it comes to humans. While they're friendly, they'd much rather be surrounded by nature than people, and large crowds and loud noises make them nervous. It takes a lot for them to trust someone, or even remember their name, and they call everyone "fairy," or "sprite," or "goblin"– there's no point in trying to correct them since they'll forget anyway. Despite definitely being an odd ducklett, they seem to have an unshakeable resolve when it comes to seeing the positives in life. They have devoted themself to their "craft" and are ever a student, so everything is a learning opportunity or a fun story to tell later. They claim to be deeply in tune with the metaphysical forces in the world and swear by using psychic energies when making decisions about others, but those readings often get tossed by the wayside in favor of more interesting outcomes. They also claim to never play with the darker side of the arcane arts... although, with just how often they end up in questionable situations, that remains to be seen.

 Ever since changing totems, their more wily side has come out to shine. They love to play tricks on folks, and nothing makes them laugh harder than the screams of terrified campers running away from their tents. They appear more animalistic, scurrying and climbing about unnaturally, almost bird-like in their falling still and silent only to wildly hop about a few seconds later. Despite no longer being under the effects of their own spores, they still refer to everyone as some variation of "fairy," and they're now more cautious than ever around other humans, sometimes going months at a time without feeling the need to venture out from deep within the forest. However, the darker side of their totem will rear its ugly head when someone harms the woods or its inhabitants. Loggers, hunters, even litterers or hikers that stray off the designated paths are swiftly chased from the trees, and rumors of a vengeful forest spirit with a terrifying face and demonic yellow eyes are spreading across the island.



History: 

Two women were foraging in the forest one evening when they heard cries in the distance. Normally, one knows to not fall for such a trick, but these wives were a dangerous combination of brave and curious, and so they followed the noise. After what seemed like hours, but also mere seconds, they came across a fairy ring with a baby in the middle...

The two kind, but slightly weird women raised their child in a homey cabin just outside of town. The loving, oddball family of three was known by village gossip as witches, smeared with rumors of dark magicking and all sorts of nefarious acts. Whether or not it’s true, no one is sure, but regardless they were tolerated in the small town, if only for their patronage at the local establishments. They tried to give their little bundle of joy a "normal" childhood, but the Morelull always seemed lost in another world, constantly talking to no one in particular and claiming to be surrounded by imaginary beings. They chalked it up to an overactive imagination, so they embraced their sweet child's proclivities and even encouraged them, unknowingly leading to the mushroom growing up further and further from reality. Sure, the Morelull was loving and helpful, but the young adult could hardly hold a conversation, much less a job. Instead, the mothers focused on teaching them the ways of living in harmony with the forest and the things that go bump in the night. The child absorbed every bit of knowledge like a sponge, learning to be completely self-sufficient in their lifestyle and eventually traversing nearby lands on their own.

The Shiinotic's travels and learnings slowly morphed into becoming a trader, and the transition felt perfectly natural. With their propensity for scavenging and finding oddities, their wares took on a more mystical nature, and soon they were known for having all sorts of supplies that a healer or dabbler in the arcane arts might need. They've recently taken a shine to Raccolto, and can be found noisily shambling about the islands. Getting a hold of them can be a task, but catching them in their seasonal travels is always worth it– that is, if one is even brave (or crazy) enough to approach them...


--- Plot Timeline ---


A fateful Cirque de la Lune caused many changes, both physically and mentally, in the mysterious merchant. Donning a new mask, they have ventured deep into the woods of Mystery Isle, hardly ever coming out except to find a new vict– er, customer. If one is very patient and very quiet, one can hear them singing and chattering to themself as they hop from tree to tree in the old growth...


Dex Entry: Shiftry is a mysterious Pokémon that was feared as a forest guardian and is said to live atop towering trees dating back over a thousand years. It creates terrific windstorms with the fans it holds.
Type: Grass | Dark
Nature: Quirky
Ability: Pickpocket - Steals an item when hit by another Pokémon.
Moveset:

  • Leech Seed - Strange seeds have been planted all throughout the forest. Touch one, and you'll find your life force being slowly drained...
  • Extrasensory - Their "sixth sense" remains, despite their totem change. They use this to read their opponents movements.
  • Whirlwind - Mainly used for making especially tall or long jumps, but they have no qualms with using it to blow ne'er-do-wells away from the woods.
  • Dark Pulse - Only used in extreme circumstances, mainly to truly terrify folks who shouldn't be doing what they're doing in the forest.


Job: Traveling Merchant (arcane & herbal supplies & other oddities)
Business Name: N/A

Cat Race: Espurr
Cat's Name: Goose
Cat's Gender: Male

Cat's Bio: Apparently, "Goose" was how he introduced himself. He was found hiding in one of the bags and was just sort of... left. He seems to always be staring at something... unblinking... unmoving... it's incredibly unnerving. What does he see? We may never know...


Relationship Status: Single | Open to ships with friends, but good luck
Sexuality: shrugs
Gift Information:

  • They never accept gifts! Only tricksy fae give "gifts."


Talents:

  • Has encyclopedic knowledge of the strangest things, but can't seem to remember basic things like names and dates. Their mind is a steel trap when it comes to magic and their wares, as well as books they've read and the routes they take, but they'll immediately forget the name of someone they just met or where they are in that moment.
  • Falling asleep anywhere. It isn't uncommon to find them standing up and snoring in the middle of the woods.
  • Carving crystals, bones, and wood. They often carve things they find into simple shapes for jewelry.
  • Foraging– that's mainly how they feed themself.
  • Climbing and jumping– you'd swear they were actually a Mankey with how well they travel through the trees. If they need to make a particularly tall or long jump, they'll use Whirlwind with the help of their long leaf fans.
  • They're, quite frankly, frighteningly good at mimicking the calls of wild Pokemon. Only an expert would be able to differentiate their calls from the real deal.
  • Making strange, etheral music. They have a great sense of rhythm, and will often bang sticks and rocks and pair them with their own vocals to make surprisingly catchy tunes. On the rare occasion that they feel like playing a 'real' instrument, they'll pull out their favorite– an old, beautifully crafted lute given to them by their mothers. Sometimes, late at night, you might even hear them playing lonely melodies deep in the woods.


Funfacts:

  • Always wears their enormous fur cloak. What do they actually look like underneath it all? Who knows.
  • Claims to always wear the mask to avoid having their face stolen by fae. It's the same reason why they never give their real name.
  • Now that they no longer carry their wares everywhere with them, they're incredibly quiet. They speak much less, and more often than not, the only way to know they're nearby is a chilly breeze blowing past.
  • Having lived with the effects of their spores for so long, they have an incredibly high tolerance to substances that cause poison, sleep, or paralysis. It isn't uncommon for them to eat poisonous mushrooms because, apparently, they taste especially yummy.
  • Since they spent most of their life being nocturnal, they still tend to favor the nighttime. However, they lack any schedule whatsoever, and can often be found napping in fallen logs and other strange places at random times.
  • Refuses to wear shoes. Never has and never will. They claim they keep them from hearing the moon... whatever that means.
  • They anthropomorphise and talk to everything.
  • Can often be heard singing strange songs or reciting odd poems to no one in particular. It's rather creepy, to be honest.
  • When not in use, their yetde leaf fans remain tucked within their cloak.

Family:

  • Mother: ??? | Mismagius | ???
  • Mother: ??? | Hatterene | ???


RP Information:
PST – Discord/Notes – Paragraph/Headcanon/Doodle – Action/Adventure/Comedy/Crack/Drama/Romance
Mature rp's are reserved for friends only.

I'm always open to rp, and I'm not picky about settings or plots if you have any ideas in mind. Feel free to hit me up!

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