JOINING THE GROUP

✦ What do I put in the small polaroid on the visual application?

• • Feel free to put in a headshot of your character in this space! It can be the same from your full body or different! Have fun with it!

✦ So what's this I hear about... magic?

• • Magic does exist in the Solara Veil Universe, but has mostly fallen into the realm of myth and legend, so most folks either don't believe or don't know about magic. However! There are still some folks who do believe in magic and there are rumours that the Town of Solara Veil has some sort of connection ot magic. This means that new folks coming to Solara Veil can very well be seeking the town for its magic connection! Perhaps more can be discovered about this in the future...

✦ Can my character wear a bandana in my application art?

• • No... and yes! In the full body art, the mids must be able to see an Altermew's face. If the character normally wears a face covering, like a bandana, that can we displayed in the smaller picture space!

✦ So since this group is like the "Wild West"... can I make an outlaw?

• • You can... and you can't.

  • At this time, being an Outlaw or Bandit cannot be a Character's "Occupation", but they certainly can have a troubled past and be a bandit on the run! We encourage creativity, as long as the Character intends to "go straight" and contribute to the town in some legal manner.

ACTIVITY & SUBMISSIONS

✦ Are Coins counted per character or per member?

• • Coins in a member's Storage are pooled together from all of their activity/submissions, regardless of how many characters they might have. Coins are necessary so we can operate as a group, but in-universe wise.... it's really up to you! For instance, your character can technically be "wealthy" even if you only have 2 Coins in your Storage. Have fun with it!

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GENERAL TERMINOLOGY

✦ What is an Altermew?

• • An Altermew is Solara Veil's term for what is commonly known as a "Gijinka" - a humanoid character that the attributes of a creature, which in this group's case is Pokémon. For instance, a Charizard Altermew could be a man who has a Charizard tail and wings.

✦ What is an Altermewtation?

• • An Altermewtation consists of the qualities a person exhibits relating to a particular Pokémon. These qualities are both physical attributes, known as Traits, and internal conditions, such as Abilities and Movesets. A Person typically exhibits between 2 to 4 Traits, before there have been people who have more. However, overly Traited people can sometimes be mistaken for Berserkers and may face prejudice or judgement by some. See the Create a Character page for more details.

✦ What's a Solaran?

• • A Solaran is the term for a resident who lives in Solara Veil. Once you move to the town and complete the process to have your own property, you are an official Solaran!

✦ What is a Berserker?

• • A Berserker is an Altermew who can Mega Evolve. See more details on the Berserker page.

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CHARACTER CREATION

✦ I'm thinking of creating a character who already is a parent, is this allowed?

• • Yes! New characters can have 1 child (aged 0-17) with them upon arriving to Solara Veil. To do so, you will need to complete both a Character Application (the parent/guardian) and an NPC Application (the child)

✦ Can I make a character whose Altermewtation is a Pokémon that's predominately one gender? For instance, a lady who is a Tauros?

• • Of course! Gender-based Pokémon rules don't apply to Altermews! 

✦ Can my character have vitiligo or be an albino? If so, how would that work? 

• • Yes, of course! 

  • Characters can skin conditions/disorders like vitiligo, piebaldism, albinism or melanism, but this would be attributed to their "human" side. What this means is that the condition can only affect the skin and hair of the character, and hair colour isn't even treated as a Trait anyways so it can be any colour!

  • However, because these kinds of conditions affect the "human" side of an Altermew, that means that the Traits cannot be affected. Ex) no white Pikachu Tail or piebald Luxray Ears.

✦ How many Berserker characters can I make?

• • Members may create 2 Berserkers out of their total 5 characters, if they so choose.

✦ Is it possible for the Berserk State to cause a size increase for an Altermew?

• • Yes, a Berserker can increase its body mass in some way while in the Berserk State, but it would entirely depend on the degree of size increase. The proposed design in question should be brought to the attention of the mods before the application is complete in order for them evaluate that the design isn't too outlandish.

✦ I want to make a Water-type Character! Can they breathe underwater?

• • Yes they can... albiet sparingly.

  • A Character cannot indefinitely breathe underwater, because they are still "human" and humans can't live under water. Maybe they can be underwater for a limited time? Or perhaps breathing underwater makes a person sick after too long? Be creative without straying into god-moddy territory.

  • Besides, think of the ramifications that comes with being underwater for an extended period.

    • Think of... possible hypothermia, water pressure, decompression sickness etc. A Character would have to have resistances to these kinds of factors and that would add to a Character's Traits pretty quick.

✦ I'm thinking of making my Character with tentacles for Hair! Or what about snakes like Medusa!? Can that happen?

• • Yes... but with limitations!

  • If Hair is non-follicle (aka human hair), and is some sort of tendrils or even snake-like appendages, these cannot be too sentient. Snake-hair cannot have personalities! Mobile Hair can be reactive with a Character's emotions, such as flinching when an Altermew is surprised, but should have clearly demonstrated independence or be too prehensile. 

  • Hair cannot be used as additional "hands"!

✦ So are prosthetics allowed in some capacity for a character to posses/use?

• • Of course! Because Solara Veil is set in the "future" (albeit apocalyptic future), they do have access to "steampunky" tech, so have fun with designs! However! Keep things fairly basic, think Treasure Planet, and nothing as advanced as say automail from Fullmetal Alchemist, or something.

✦ What about Pokémon that naturally have more than two arms/have multiple limbs (ex. Malamar or Cofagrigus?)? Are characters allowed to have more than 2 arms and 2 legs?

• • Altermews whose Altermewtations naturally come with more arms, are allowed to have up to 4 additional torso-based limbs - this can include arms (like Machamp), tentacles (like Malamar), or other appendages. If you're worried about your possible design, feel free to ask a mod about it!

  • However! All characters must only have 2 legs! No centaurs here! The Leg Traits must end on the thighs. This means that Altermews must have human genitalia and butts (even if the butt is covered in fur or scales or something). No satyrs allowed!

✦ What about Pokémon with different forms that can change? Like Sawsbuck, Rotom, or Oricorio?

• • If someone would like to submit a character whose Altermewtation changes naturally due to the seasons or weather, like Sawsbuck or Castform, then they may adhere to the Pokémon's different forms in the group! 

  • This means that ALL of the forms must be submitted as part of the application. 

  • Ex) Sawsbuck in all 4 of its forms. With these different forms, the number of Traits MUST remain the same. Ex) Sawsbuck character has 3 Traits, Ears, Legs, Tail, in all 4 forms.

  • For Pokémon that change form due to an "item", such as Rotom or Oricorio, they are stuck in 1 form of the member's choice. HOWEVER! If a form change is wanted, then this could be considered an "evolution" of the character, meaning a new design and design review would be required from the Mods.

✦ What about Pokémon like Zoroark or Ditto? You know, like Pokémon that change their physical appearance entirely? 

• • The general rule of thumb for Pokémon that can change their appearance on the fly is that only OUTWARD appearances can change, not INTERNAL ORGANS.

  • Also, transformations can ONLY LAST up to 12 hours as a required limitation.

    • For Zorua or Zoroark, the change of appearance is temporary and must be Altermew-based, so no transforming into a Pokémon.

    • For Ditto Altermews, they may change their appearance to another gender in appearance, or mimic another Altermew, but other gender-forms must be approved by the Mods (preferably with the Character's Application), and these changes do not affect a character's organs, which means no healing of missing limbs, damaged organs, etc. or truly switching sexes on command. Ditto Altermews cannot change into Pokémon or inanimate objects.

✦ I'm thinking of making my Character originate from outside of the Sunswept Wastes, or maybe one from a different "culture"... can I do that?

• • Yes you can, but there are some limitations.

  • The Sunswept Wastes (aka the Unova Region) can be reached by travellers and immigrants from across the lands and oceans (the world's oceans DO still exist just at a lower sea-level), but it a very dangerous journey. The effects of Groudon's Reign still remain and seafaring as an art and technology has bee lost in many parts of the world, also that the oceans are plagued by terrible storms and unpredictable waves.

  • However, if wish to have a Character originating from outside of the Sunswept wastes, here are the possible options for you to be creative with:

    • If a Character is from, or has been to, another region, their time spent in this region must be written VAGUELY in your Character Application's History section. Please do not include specific details or canon place names, as many of these have been changed or lost in the past couple of centuries.

• If a Character has recently immigrated to the Sunswept Wastes, the Mods ask that they have spent at least 1 Year minimum in the region before choosing to move to Solara Veil, so they have some time to acclimate to the region first.

• Character may be from some sort of nomadic group; however, please use caution when choosing this origin as to not harmfully portray a real-life cultural group or diaspora. Be creative, not stereotypical!

• Towns across the Sunswept Wastes are known/ can have "ethnic islands" as part of their population, aka ethnic neighborhoods of concentrated ethnicities (think real-life Little Italy or China Town). Characters can originate from within the region itself, but still adhere to other regional cultures, traditions, and/or accents.

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TYPE-RELATED QUESTIONS

✦ Since Ghost-type Pokémon are... ghosts, does that mean that Altermews that have Ghost-type Altermewtations can be dead? 

• • No! Just because an Altermew is a Ghost-type, such as Haunter, doesn't mean that they're an actual ghost. The Altermew isvery much alive, just with some spooky Traits!

✦ Could an Altermew who is a Ghost-type display dullahan (like the Headless Horseman) traits, where their head an/or limbs are semi-disconnected from their body?

• • Altermews who are Ghost-types could have the trait of floaty heads and/or limbs

  • BUT! This would be a highly unusual/rare trait that most folks won't be used to seeing and it may cause some to react badly and/or with fear. The Altermew in question may even be accused of being a Berserker and avoided/face prejudice

  • That is to say - if you decide on a dallahan character, mods would expect them to be played and portrayed realistically in the group's setting. It'd probably be best to check with a mod to discuss your design before you submit your app, just to be safe!

SOLARA VEIL UNIVERSE

✦ What is the world called?  

• • The planet of the Solara Veil Universe is called Tera. Think of it as an alternate universe to the Pokémon Universe that we know and love. For a headcanon context, think of the world as the same one as depicted in the mainline anime etc., except in the SV Universe: humans are now extinct, magic is real, and most the known regions have been destroyed and renamed to something else.

✦ What is the largest town in the Sunswept Wastes? Does it have a capitol?

• • Due to the Sunswept Wastes being such an hospitable, sandy wasteland, it does not have a formal capital. However, the largest settlement is actually the town of Dusty Basin, which is located in the Southwest. The map as seen here is actually perceptively screwed to focus on Solara Veil, meaning that the town is not as large as the map suggests.

✦ So if every person is an Altermew (Pokémon gijinka), and they're born at their first evo line (i.e. a Ponyta), how can Altermews evolve?

• • It's up to you! Just like Pokémon evolve in the anime/games, Altermews can evolve from... aging, puberty, major life events, stress, evolution items, battling, or whatever! The mods always encourage creativity!

✦ Okay, so Altermews can evolve... does that mean my Altermew in the group can evolve while in the group?

• • Of course they can! If, say, you have a character who is a Ponyta Altermew, and you want to evolve them, all that needs to be done is to send in a Design Review Mail from the Submit Mail channel in the Discord Server so that the Altermew's evolved design can be reviewed by the Mods. Once they give their approval, then you are free to evolve your character and upload their updated app to the App Gallery.

✦ Say my character is a Pikachu Altermewtation, does this mean that a Thunder Stone to evolve them?

• • Not necessarily! In terms of evolution for Altermews, Mods are allowing members to be creative with this and do what they want, so have fun! Just remember that if you do decide to evovle your Altermew, that the new design will need to be approved by the mods first!

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PROPERTIES & HOUSES

✦ Can my House actually be damaged due to a storm or something? What happens if it does?

• • Yes! The Sunswept Wastes are a hostile environment and Severe Weather happens. When does it happen? Who knows! The Gods only, probably. Environmental Damage from events such as Sandstorms or Flash Floods can happen, and they can Damage a House - just like in real life! Once a House is Damaged, it must be fixed and this can be done by visiting the Architectural Guild. 

  • Unfixed Houses cannot be Renovated and, really? Who wants to continue living in a Damaged House?

✦ If my character moves away from their plot of land to go live with someone else, what happens to that property?

• • If a character chooses to move away (for Cohabitation or leaving the group), then their old Property will revert back to having an "Old House". All newly purchased Properties will start out the same, for fairness sake. So move wisely!

HEART EVENTS

✦ What about Heart Events that take place BEFORE characters arrive to Solara Veil? Can something like that happen?

• • Yes! Heart Events that take place in the past can be depicted as a "flashback", as long as the two involved characters are both accepted into the group.

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18+ CONTENT

✦ So... is the group, like actually 18+? As in... is there actually sex stuff?

• • Yes! Solara Veil is indeed 18+ and content containing sexual natures can be submitted into our NSFW channels. Viewer discretion is advised.

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SAME-SEX RELATIONSHIPS

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CHILDREN

✦ Can babies be born as a second or third evolution for their Altermewtation? Like a Seadra or a Rapidash?

• • No! All baby Altermews are born at the youngest/first of their evolution line, so a Horsea or a Ponyta!

✦ If characters have children, do the kids have to genetically follow the Altermewtatinos of their parents?

• • Nope! Even if both parents are from the Charizard line, they can have a child who is a Lapras! 

GETTING/HAVING A JOB

✦ Can my Business be on my Property? Or! What about my character living above their Business on Market Street?

• • Unfortunately, as part of the Town's advertising for more citizens ot come and move into the town with the promise of free land, only Farms or Ranches can operate on Property Addresses. Additionally, the Storefronts on Market Street are not built to support living quarters, so Solarans cannot living in or above their Businesses.

  • Maybe this will change as the town's economy improves!

✦ Can my character be self-employed and not get a Storefront?

• • At this time, considering the town's economic state, the only jobs available are what's stated in the Occupations page. But! Maybe in the future once the town's economic state improves, there will be more options!

✦ Can my character have two jobs?

• • Currently... no. One job per character!

✦ Okay, so one job only... what about volunteering?

• • If you want your character to volunteer in addition to their Occupation, then you can state their volunteer work under their Trivia section of their application. Any submissions depicting volunteer work is considered Everyday Submissions and won't earn any additional benefits or Coins (like Occupation Submissions can)

✦ Can a Submission piece be two things? Like an Occupation piece for an Adventurer but also a Taming Attempt?

• • No and yes - it depends!

  • If the piece is my a single Member, then the Submission can only be one Submission Type.

  • BUT if the Submission is a Collab, then the piece may be designated as 2 Submission Types, such as an Occupation and Taming Attempt piece.

  • Just make sure that the Submission's depcition represents these designations!

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JOINING A GUILD

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COMPANIONS

✦ Do I have to depict Pokémon exactly how their depicted in the games or anime?

• • Yes... and no!

  • Every person has their own style, so please! Feel free to depict a Pokémon in your way and the Mods allow for a certain degree of creative freedom for how a Pokémon is depicted

  • Such as... Pokémon being more "realistic," being fluffier, more feral, more animalistic, with a different colouration spot on one section of the creature, or has a slightly different shade of a canon colour.

    • As long as the Pokémon is identifiable as that Pokémon, it should be fine.

  • However! There are limitations! Different/non-canon colours colours, completely different skin/fur types, or additional appendages won't be allowed, as well as "special markings" i.e. markings like stripes, spots, additional fur or limbs that make the Pokémon depiction too unique or that takeover a Pokémon's appearance. 

  • When in doubt, feel free to submit a Design review Ticket to check with the Mods!

  • NOTE: A Pokémon Visual Guide is in the works!

✦ Can Pokémon still be considered pets?

• • Of course! Loyal Companions can be considered pets ad don't necessarily have to battle.

✦ Can my character arrive to Solara Veil already owning a pet?

• • Unfortunately, not at this time!

✦ Is it possible for Draft Companions to be substituted for other Pokémon (such as swapping Shiftry for a Cacturne)?

• • Since Solara Veil is barely hanging on as a functioning town, the current Companion availability list is set. However! As the Town grows and Adventurers discover new areas in the Sunswept Wastes, who knows can changes will be implemented?

✦ Can Companions be different sizes like in Legends: Arceus?

• • Yes! Companions can be different sizes, ranging from XXS to XL. These sizes must adhere to canon Pokémon ranges (or close to them) and can be chosen by the Solaran buyer. This only applies to Drafts, Mounts, and Livestock.

  • However! Keep in mind that sizes for Mounts must remain realistic! An XXS Rapidash can't realistically carry a person - when in doubt, double check with a Mod.

  • XXL Pokémon, aka Alphas, can only be Tamed and are extremely rare! Tamed Pokémon sizes are randomized.

✦ Are Paradox Pokémon allowed to become Companions?

• • Currently, Paradox Pokémon have been lost to the annologs of time. Then again... much knowledge has been lost during Groudon's Reign, so who knows what might be out there in the Sunswept Wastes?

✦ What about Fossil Pokémon?

• • There are rumours of mysterious Pokémon having been seen out in the Sunswept Wastes, but so many rumours can be chocked up to heresy and foolishness. Right? Who knows... perhaps one day a brave Adventuruer might make a discovery.

✦ I decided that I don't want my Companion... can I release it into the wild?

• • No!

  • Companions are Loyal to their masters, so they can't jsut be released... they'd find their way back to town! Or they'd become a nuisance for others and therefore a safety issue.

  • The only way to get rid of a Companion is to the take it to the Butcher! People have to eat and butchered Pokémon provide Meat and materials that can be used!

  • So Tame Pokémon wisely and if there's an opportunity to claim a PokéEgg, keep in mind that sometimes you don't know what will hatch!

✦ What about if I want to have my Companion killed in action? What happens then?

• • That would be entirely up to you! If you wanted to kill off your Companino for story-reasons, that's okay! You'd just have to let us Mods know.

  • As to what happens afterwards... the Companion would either be left where it died or buried by its owner or its carcass brought to the Butcher. Nothing should go to waste in the Sunswept Wastes!

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MOUNTS

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LIVESTOCK

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WILD POKEMON

✦ Do  Pokéballs still exist? If so, can they be used to catch/tame wild Pokémon?

• • In Solara Veil's Universe, metal is a precious commodity, so there are no Pokéballs in production. Actually, the formula of how to create Pokéballs has supposedly been lost. Bygoners have found inoperable Pokéballs in Bygone Ruins, but maybe there might still be a few that work? This is currently not known.

✦ What about Mega Stones and Mega Evolution?

• • Mega Stones are only applicable to Pokémon, not Altermews. There are no specialty Mega Stones in the Solara Veil Universe (i.e. no Charizardite). Any Mega Stone can be applied to to any final evolution Pokémon, unlike Altermews, who can go Berserk no matter their evolution stage.

GODS

✦ What about Paradox Legendaries?

• • There has long been whispers that the Pantheon of Gods is not complete. Gods are very mysterious and it's reasonable to assume that there would be even more Gods out there, waiting to be discovered and revered.

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RELIGIONS

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HOLIDAYS & FESTIVALS

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