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Gaaah...took me long enough. ESPECIALLY the last line! I was considering for some time just straight on submitting it and letting you guys pitch suggestions, but I decided all I really needed to do was be off the computer more, and draw stuff when I'm fresh and good to go.

I really do wanna thank you guys for ALL of the support that you've provided in the comments posted on my journal. I sincerely hope I didn't alarm anyone, but yeah! I started this particular pic very early this morning, so I just was able to take my sweet time throughout the day until I got a quality pic out of it.

Let's get to the good stuff now!

EDIT: I HAVE FIXED SIMAROG. THAT PROBLEM CHILD.

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Mossloth - What first appears to be laziness and lack of hygiene is actually a highly focused attempt by this Pokemon to meditate. It clears its mind, and makes itself still to allow moss to grow onto its leaf tunic.

Mosstrike - Having gained a sufficient amount of strength, this Pokemon's one concern now is using it. However, what they gain in strength, they also gain in arrogant overconfidence. They still have much to learn.

Mosstary - Their training has paid off, and made them truly wise. They keep their minds balanced, and are eager to teach others what they've learned about discipline and focus. Even including their own trainers.

Inspirations:
- How sloths have moss growing on their bodies.
- Xiaolin Monks
- The idea of a monk-based Pokemon having a slow, but observant battle pattern.

Mosstary is slow, but it uses its slow speed to its advantage by having high Physical Defense. Therefore inviting its enemy to attack while having huge strength with which to strike back against the likes of Simarog. Although Nimbalaur can take it out with sufficient Special Attacks.

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Raregg - The armor that Raregg wears is not only protective, but it makes Raregg look more intimidating to predators than it actually is. Which is fortunate, as Raregg are quite fragile under their shells.

Rarupt - Through the heat they emit, the shell they wore as Rareggs have been smelted into some kind of rough, unrefined metal covering. It is not afraid to attack opponents to their face, with little to no trickery involved.

Simarog - A truly auspicious Pokemon, their bodies are luminous to the point where light reflections off of them can start fires. It is said that when something is burned down by a Simarog, new life will surely spring in its place.

Inspirations:
- The Rarog, a sort of Slavic Demon depicted as a fiery falcon.
- The Simargl, a winged dog of Slavic folklore which is essentially the equivalent of Persian mythology's Simurgh. Which has a lot of relations to the Phoenix.

Simarog invests in heavy Special Defense, which allows it to outlast Water-Types that deal heavy Special Attack, such as Nimbalaur, while dealing big Physical Damage. However, it has pretty poor Physical Defense, which can allow the likes of Mosstary to strike back with a vengeance if its target survives its attack.

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Zmeurrus - The globe on its tail constantly absorbs water, like a sponge. Even minute bits of moisture from the air, fog, or snow. They can use this collected water for moves, but they'd rather keep as much water as they can.

Halalto - It has collected enough water to create a twister-like shroud around its bodies, which can carry it into the air. Halalto is quite unruly, and will start absorbing entire clouds. Even if the process damages its surrounding area.

Nimbalaur - This mighty Pokemon sleeps at the bottoms of lakes, and has the ability to control the weather itself. It has no fear of thunderstorms, and with the help of a shroud, can even feel invigorated by thunder and lightning.

Inspirations:
- Various myths pertaining to Slavic dragons. Particularly the ones that have some relation to the weather. I.e...
- The Zmeu, a Romanian serpent which has a magical stone on its head that shines bright like the sun.
- The Hala, a Bulgarian shapeshifting demon that assumed various forms, like a black wind, or a huge snake-like monster, or as a straight-up whirlwind, and leads hail and thunderstorms.
- The Balaur, a Romanian dragon that students of Scholomance Academy (i.e. from the REAL legend, not FantasTech), ride out into the skies, and can change the weather.

Nimbalaur has strong Special Attack, and can buff its abilities with weather effects. One of which includes its signature move Thunder Shroud, which causes Electric-Type attacks to heal it for 5 turns. However, its Physical Defense is poor, and its speed is average, allowing the likes of the much faster and stronger Simarog to take it down before it can attack

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SO FELLOWS...I ask you this.

Who will you choose as your starter?

SELECT:
>Mossloth?
>Raregg?
>Zmeurrus?

Description
Gaaah...took me long enough. ESPECIALLY the last line! I was considering for some time just straight on submitting it and letting you guys pitch suggestions, but I decided all I really needed to do was be off the computer more, and draw stuff when I'm fresh and good to go.

I really do wanna thank you guys for ALL of the support that you've provided in the comments posted on my journal. I sincerely hope I didn't alarm anyone, but yeah! I started this particular pic very early this morning, so I just was able to take my sweet time throughout the day until I got a quality pic out of it.

Let's get to the good stuff now!

EDIT: I HAVE FIXED SIMAROG. THAT PROBLEM CHILD.

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Mossloth - What first appears to be laziness and lack of hygiene is actually a highly focused attempt by this Pokemon to meditate. It clears its mind, and makes itself still to allow moss to grow onto its leaf tunic.

Mosstrike - Having gained a sufficient amount of strength, this Pokemon's one concern now is using it. However, what they gain in strength, they also gain in arrogant overconfidence. They still have much to learn.

Mosstary - Their training has paid off, and made them truly wise. They keep their minds balanced, and are eager to teach others what they've learned about discipline and focus. Even including their own trainers.

Inspirations:
- How sloths have moss growing on their bodies.
- Xiaolin Monks
- The idea of a monk-based Pokemon having a slow, but observant battle pattern.

Mosstary is slow, but it uses its slow speed to its advantage by having high Physical Defense. Therefore inviting its enemy to attack while having huge strength with which to strike back against the likes of Simarog. Although Nimbalaur can take it out with sufficient Special Attacks.

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Raregg - The armor that Raregg wears is not only protective, but it makes Raregg look more intimidating to predators than it actually is. Which is fortunate, as Raregg are quite fragile under their shells.

Rarupt - Through the heat they emit, the shell they wore as Rareggs have been smelted into some kind of rough, unrefined metal covering. It is not afraid to attack opponents to their face, with little to no trickery involved.

Simarog - A truly auspicious Pokemon, their bodies are luminous to the point where light reflections off of them can start fires. It is said that when something is burned down by a Simarog, new life will surely spring in its place.

Inspirations:
- The Rarog, a sort of Slavic Demon depicted as a fiery falcon.
- The Simargl, a winged dog of Slavic folklore which is essentially the equivalent of Persian mythology's Simurgh. Which has a lot of relations to the Phoenix.

Simarog invests in heavy Special Defense, which allows it to outlast Water-Types that deal heavy Special Attack, such as Nimbalaur, while dealing big Physical Damage. However, it has pretty poor Physical Defense, which can allow the likes of Mosstary to strike back with a vengeance if its target survives its attack.

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Zmeurrus - The globe on its tail constantly absorbs water, like a sponge. Even minute bits of moisture from the air, fog, or snow. They can use this collected water for moves, but they'd rather keep as much water as they can.

Halalto - It has collected enough water to create a twister-like shroud around its bodies, which can carry it into the air. Halalto is quite unruly, and will start absorbing entire clouds. Even if the process damages its surrounding area.

Nimbalaur - This mighty Pokemon sleeps at the bottoms of lakes, and has the ability to control the weather itself. It has no fear of thunderstorms, and with the help of a shroud, can even feel invigorated by thunder and lightning.

Inspirations:
- Various myths pertaining to Slavic dragons. Particularly the ones that have some relation to the weather. I.e...
- The Zmeu, a Romanian serpent which has a magical stone on its head that shines bright like the sun.
- The Hala, a Bulgarian shapeshifting demon that assumed various forms, like a black wind, or a huge snake-like monster, or as a straight-up whirlwind, and leads hail and thunderstorms.
- The Balaur, a Romanian dragon that students of Scholomance Academy (i.e. from the REAL legend, not FantasTech), ride out into the skies, and can change the weather.

Nimbalaur has strong Special Attack, and can buff its abilities with weather effects. One of which includes its signature move Thunder Shroud, which causes Electric-Type attacks to heal it for 5 turns. However, its Physical Defense is poor, and its speed is average, allowing the likes of the much faster and stronger Simarog to take it down before it can attack

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SO FELLOWS...I ask you this.

Who will you choose as your starter?

SELECT:
>Mossloth?
>Raregg?
>Zmeurrus?