✧ General Berserker Requirements & Information

✦ Berserker designs, and their Pokémon equivalents, may require additional time for mod approval.

✦ Berserkers while in their Berserk State may "grow" up to 7'5".

✦ Members may have up to 2 Berserkers out of their allowed total 5 character slots.

✦ Every Berserker must transform into their Berserk State once a month, as part of their Berserk Cycle. However! Berserkers may also temporarily transform if their life is threatened/they are in mortal peril. This means life or deaths situations, no willy-nilly transformations because their Berserker is mad, like the Hulk. Do not god mod with Berserkers!

✦ While in their Berserk State, a Berserker may display more "animalistic" tendencies and physical Traits. However, they still must look human! No Anthro designs!!

✦ What are Traits? Go here to find out more!

✦ Berserkers must keep the same ability as their counterparts (Regular everyday self). 

✦ Female Berserkers MUST be depicted as wearing some sort of shirt in their Application art.

✦ Berserkers can change/gain their Typing during Mega Evolution! This would count as an Other Trait!

✦ Example 1: If a Character has a Grass type for their Altermew self, they can become Grass/Psychic during their Berserk State. 

✦ Example 2: If a Character has Fire/Fighting typings for their Altermew self, they can become Fire/Dark during their Berserk State. 

✧ A Day In The Life Of A Berserker

An Altermews's Berserker Nature typically reveals itself during an Altermew's puberty. The transformation is NOT linked to puberty itself, as in triggered by hormones etc., Mega Evolution just takes happens for the first time between the ages of 9 - 17. 

After the Berserker Nature has been revealed, Berserkers cannot transform willingly or on a whim. Many have tried to hone /control their Berserk Nature, but the primal transformation has proven to be too much for the mind of an Altermew and very few have managed to gain some semblance of control while transformed. 

Every Berserker is different in that while they all have their own Berserker Cycle, which often correlates with the phases of the moon. This means that every Berserker will transform for one full day every month. These days are typically safeguarded by the Berserker. Berserkers can control this involuntary transformation if they consume the expensive and rare potion, SubDew (see below for details). 

However, outside of a Berserker's Cycle, Berserkers can potentially enter the Berserk State when under extreme duress, such as being on the brink of death. These life-or-death transformations are said to be even more vicious and unpredictable, albeit not long lasting - up to an hour tops, or so it's been reported.

Unlike Pokémon, where only fully evolved Pokémon can Mega Evolve, Altermews can enter the Berserk State regardless of their Altermewtation's evolution stage. This is part of the reason why Berserkers are considered to be so dangerous, because they are so unpredictable and anyone post-puberty could possibly be a Berserker.

Berserker Descriptions & Appearance

Berserkers are typically identifiable by the fact that they usually have more than 4 Traits as Altermews. However, this is not a guaranteed identification method. There are Altermews who naturally have 5-6 Traits, but are not Berserkers. However, these individuals may be confused to be Berserkers and, therefore, may experience instances of negative interactions of possible prejudice from other Altermews. Many people are afraid of Berserkers because of the power and strength exerted by a Berserker during their Berserk State. Property damage can happen during a rampaging Berserker, and if Altermews dare to battle a Berserker while in their Berserk State, injury can occur.

Identifying a Berserker while they are in their Berserk State is the only method of positively identifying a Berserker, and the number of Traits exhibited usually increased to range between 5 - 8 total (unless, of course, an individual willingly divulges this information). The max number of Traits for a Berserker is 10.

The Berserk State can last up to an entire day, roughly 24 hours, for Berserkers during their Berserk Cycles. Every Berserker has their own Berserk Cycle - meaning that the day when a Berserker enters their Berserk State is different per Berserker. If a Berserker goes into their Berserk State because their life is mortally threatened, this change may only last a few minutes to an hour at most until the danger has been dealt with, the Berserker has escaped, or has lost consciousness.

✧ Facts About SubDew

✦ First successfully developed by Dr. B.R. Nopankin in 2034 ADD

✦ If a Berserker consumes SubDew the day before their expected Berserk Cycle, their transformation will be controlled and avoided with the Berserker often feeling discomfort and nausea as common side effects

✦ If a non-Berserker consumes SubDew, the individual is likely to experience mild to severe nausea and/or dizziness

✦ SubDew reportedly tastes terrible, with some likening it to the liquid form of Oran juice and mint toothpaste... but worse

✦ If a Berserker consumes SubDew while already transformed, the affect may vary. Some Berserkers transform back, while others regain some or all control of themselves while still in their Berserk State, albeit rarely. However, it is not advised that anyone should approach a Berserker while in their Berserk State due to the extreme danger and the high likelihood that the Berserker will resist consumption

✦ Before Groudon's Reign, SubDew could be purchased from most pharmacies but was still quite expensive; however, that meant that Berserkers had to identify themselves via a doctor's note

✦ Many Berserkers opted to hide their Berserk Cycle rather than register themselves with a doctor or spend the large amount of funds required to purchase monthly doses of SubDew

✦ A new version of SubDew was developed circa 2150 ADD that tasted much better than the original, but was quickly discovered to create a hallucinogenic high for non-Berserkers and was considered to be highly addictive to most users. This strain was quickly pulled from production; however, the recipe was leaked and this lead to the creation of the aptly named "SubDewMe" illegal substance

✦ SubDewMe can still control a Berserker from transforming, but its highly addictive nature creates a sense of dependence for many Berserkers who use it regularly. For those Berserkers experiencing withdrawals from the substance, they may feel increased levels of stress, anxiety, and paranoia which may trigger their Berserk State outside of their Berserk Cycle, similar to the reaction if their life was in danger - therefore only lasting a few minutes or at maximum an hour

✦ Both recipes for SubDew and SubDewMe have survived Groudon's Reign. While still costly, SubDew is produced in some capacity across the various regions for pharmaceutical distribution; SubDewMe, on the other hand, continues to be illegally manufactured and sold in Dark Markets 

✧ Encountering A Rampaging Berserker

PART ONE: BASIC INFORMATION

Name: (Full name)

Age: (Your character’s age)

Gender/Pronouns:

Birthday: Month/Day/Year numerical format, please and thanks! (For years, please look at our History to get an idea on what the year you want your character born at)

Height: Height minimum is 4 '8 while the maximum is 6’9".

Religion: Does your character adhere to the teachings of either of the established religions? Church of Yveltal's Light or the Sacred Antlers of Xerneas? No? Do they just believe in the Pantheon? Or a specific god? Be creative! (Just don't get too hung up on religious ideologies or how they affect your character's personality/how they treat others! Religious discrimination is NOT allowed and not apart of the Solara Veil Universe.)

Children: None (default)
Is your character traveling to Solara Veil with a child? New characters can bring with them 1 child (aged 0-17), and an NPC Application must also be completed and submitted together with their parent/guardian's application.

PART TWO: ALTERMEWTATION

Pokémon: The species of the Pokémon you’re choosing for your character's Altermewtation.

Type: Make sure to match what type the Pokémon is. Fire? Water? Water/Ice? Etc

Traits: Name 2 or more of your character’s Traits. Ears, tails, feet, etc. Minimum of traits should 2 while the normal maximum is 4 Traits. You can add more, but please make sure that the character still looks human, and be aware that heavily Traited individuals might face some prejudice from others if they're mistaken for a Berserker. 

Ability: Your character's ability. Hidden abilities are also included.

Moveset: Your character's moveset, 4 total (As long as they're canon/Egg Moves to your character's Altermewtation aka Pokémon gijinka - No TM Moves)

PART THREE: BERSERKER NATURE

Age of First Berserk State: (A Berserker Nature is revealed sometime during an Altermew's puberty. However, Berserker Nature's ARE NOT triggered due to puberty/hormones. Berserker Natures (Mega Evolution) just happens for the first time between the ages of 9-17, but late bloomers can happen.

Berserker Cycle: (Every Berserker transforms for one full day every month, and this usually corresponds with a moon phase - Example: roughly every New Moon )

Berserker Traits: State here both your character's "normal Traits" AND any additional Traits that a Berserker gains while in their Berserk State - by including the "normal Traits", it's easier to state when/if those Traits are expanded during the Berserk State; 

Please include if the Berserker has also gained a new Type here too - that's a Trait.

PART FOUR: PERSONALITY

Personality: (3 positives & 3 negatives. Please include one or two paragraphs that describe your character’s personality.)

PART FIVE: OCCUPATION

Your character’s job - everyone needs to earn Coins to live one way or another!

1. Did your character come to Solara Veil to be a Desert Farmer? Or perhaps a Desert Rancher? If so, then they'll need to visit the Architectural Guild once your application is Accepted (and after they've claimed a Property), but you can state their intentions as their Occupation. In the meantime, your character will need to visit the Architectural Guild once your application is Accepted for a Farm or Ranch Commission (Costs 10 Coins for either). You can earn those 10 Coins via Submissions!

2. If your character wants to be a Business Owner, there are a number of empty Storefronts and available Businesses to choose from via Reservation, which lasts 2 weeks, but you can state their intentions as their Occupation. In the meantime, your character will need to visit the Architectural Guild once your application is Accepted for a Repaired Stall Commission (Costs 5 Coins). You can earn those 5 Coins via Submissions!

3. How about joining a Guild or taking up some Town Work? A Reservation is required for those as well!

4. If you character just wants to work as Hired Help or as a Business Employee, then you better check out the Classifieds to see who is hiring!

5. Thinking of making an Outlaw? Check out if the villainous life is a fit for you!

6. Undecided - A character can join the group without a job... for a limited time. Eventually they'll need to get their life together and decide on how they're going to make an honest (or dishonest) living and pay for their room at the Inn!

(Feel free to delete the above info. Fill out the following below that applies to your character)
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Occupation: (Recruit, Rancher, Business Owner, Farmer, etc)

Location of Occupation: (Listed here)

 Note  All characters arrive to Solara Veil without a Property Address and they need a Property in order to start their Ranch or Farm!

PART SIX: HISTORY

Your character’s past. The focus should be on the character themselves and how they got to Solara Veil. Explain how they got into their profession, or if they're still finding themselves, about their family, or how they deal with struggles. Histories are public, so please refrain from excessive violence or lewdness. Be creative! No Mary or Gary Sues! 

*Please include Content Warnings ON TOP of the History section if you are including any sensitive content. 

 Note  A character arriving in Solara Veil should be a recent event! Refer to the town's History for details.

A minimum of 2 paragraphs and a maximum of 5 paragraphs are needed for this section. 

PART SEVEN: TRIVIA

Please include any other details that you wish to include about your character, such as their nickname(s), fun facts, heart chart, etc - Be creative!

PART EIGHT: ABOUT THE RPer

Name:

Timezone:

RP/DM Preference: (Do you prefer writing in script or with paragraphs? Are you open for headcanons or rping? Are you open to people popping into your DMs?)

Art Cameos: (Are you ok with other folks drawing your character?)

NSFW: (Are you sure that you're okay with any NSFW scenarios that could involve your character? Note: This is an 18+ group and consent is always mandatory, no matter what!)