Post by navigator on Sept 24, 2024 18:49:17 GMT -5
▸ MEI HUA DAOCHANG ◂
a traditional martial arts school in everlush village
a traditional martial arts school in everlush village
The Mei Hua Daochang has been part of Everlush Village for generations.
Carved into the hollow of an ancient plum tree, its halls tunnel down into the earth beneath its root system, its tunnels and vast open halls a space for meditation and learning.
Functioning similarly to a gym, pokemon from the world over are welcomed to test their mettle against the school's best and brightest. The school's master, Hui Yang, is an experienced martial artists renowned for her expertise in hand to hand combat and the art of the bo staff, though the school's reputation has seen a number of masters filling its halls.
Those who manage to defeat the school's master are awarded the plum blossom badge. Carved from the very heartwood of the school's guardian tree, it serves as a symbol of resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity.
Looking to capitalize on the themes presented game series' gyms and dojos, the Mei Hua Daochang is an open plot that takes its inspirations from the romanticism of chivalry and martial arts in wuxia storytelling.
Feel free to make characters associated with the school!
▸ LOCATIONS ◂
❀ Library · Shelves upon shelves, from the earthen floors to the wooden weave of roots overhead. Packed with scrolls and books, the books are often shuffled out to be dried in the sunlight, helping to prevent their pages from molding. Long, low wooden tables line its hall, with reed-woven cushions arranged along their edges.
❀ Meditation Hall · A wide, empty room that sounds with the trickle of water. Woven reed mats serve as cushions upon the floor, fresh springwater trickling down the back wall to fill the glimmering moat that circles the room. It's a peaceful, quiet place, the flicker of candlelight dancing on the waters.
❀ Training Hall · A vast room with wooden racks containing various training weapons. Woven mats have been arranged along the earthen floor, allowing for at least a slightly more comfortable tumble when caught in the throes of a spar. Classes and spars are held here, the voices of its students echoing from the sheer rock of its walls.
❀ Kitchen · A small, homey space that always feels just a touch too warm. The fires burn nearly all day to prepare meals for the students and teachers taking residence within the school. The accommodations are humble, and the pantry always seems to be just a little empty. Students go nearly daily to pick up grocery for its stores.
❀ Penjing Garden · An open room where sunlight trickles in between the rootwork overhead. Bright and lush with greenery, the flowering plants within the room perfume it with a sweet scent, the whisper of water a constant trickle against its stone. The miniature trees within the garden are all sculpted to perfection, serving as the garden's namesake.
❀ Dormitories · Cramped but cozy diggings burrowed out from the school's halls. Each one has a comfortable sleeping space and a locked chest for storage. No two dorms are the same, with each visitor seeming to put their own touches on the room before their leaving.
❀ Meditation Hall · A wide, empty room that sounds with the trickle of water. Woven reed mats serve as cushions upon the floor, fresh springwater trickling down the back wall to fill the glimmering moat that circles the room. It's a peaceful, quiet place, the flicker of candlelight dancing on the waters.
❀ Training Hall · A vast room with wooden racks containing various training weapons. Woven mats have been arranged along the earthen floor, allowing for at least a slightly more comfortable tumble when caught in the throes of a spar. Classes and spars are held here, the voices of its students echoing from the sheer rock of its walls.
❀ Kitchen · A small, homey space that always feels just a touch too warm. The fires burn nearly all day to prepare meals for the students and teachers taking residence within the school. The accommodations are humble, and the pantry always seems to be just a little empty. Students go nearly daily to pick up grocery for its stores.
❀ Penjing Garden · An open room where sunlight trickles in between the rootwork overhead. Bright and lush with greenery, the flowering plants within the room perfume it with a sweet scent, the whisper of water a constant trickle against its stone. The miniature trees within the garden are all sculpted to perfection, serving as the garden's namesake.
❀ Dormitories · Cramped but cozy diggings burrowed out from the school's halls. Each one has a comfortable sleeping space and a locked chest for storage. No two dorms are the same, with each visitor seeming to put their own touches on the room before their leaving.
▸ MEMBERS ◂
 | Hui Yang · shifu · A lucario born from a long line of martial artists. Known for her strict, upright nature and calm, intense aura, she is a master of the bo staff and a fierce combatant. She forgoes exploration in favor of raising the next generation of martial artists, having become like a mother to many of her students. (npc) |
 | Character Name · shifu · There are an unlimited number of shifu available. Shifu are masters of their martial style that offer training to students associated with the school. They take their responsibilities as mentors seriously, caring for their students as a parent would their child. |
| Character Name · monk · There are an unlimited number of monks available. Monks are students who have graduated from their training but remain within the school to continue their practice and help offer guidance to its students. Monks are often referred to as "Brother" or "Sister" by fellow practitioners. |
 | Jaw Long · student · The eldest of Master Hui Yang's sons. A stern and rigid riolu who takes his training seriously. Though still in the process of refining his technique, between his high potential and his birthright, many suspect he will be elevated to the position of headmaster when his mother Hui Yang retires. (played by navigator) |
| Character Name · student · The second of Master Hui Yang's sons. A sly and cunning riolu who will do what it takes to get the job done. It's said he takes after his elusive father more than his mother. He is a fierce combatant on par with his elder brother. (open for reserve) |
| Fang Jiao-Long · student · The youngest of Master Hui Yang's sons. A lucario with a gentle demeanor and a kind heart. He loathes to fight, and while clumsy in battle, was the first among his brothers to evolve due to his strong bonds with his friends. (played by saint judas) |
| Character Name · student ·There are an unlimited number of students available. Students are provided room and board over the course of their studies, with much of their day being dedicated to the cultivation of the body and mind as they devote themselves to a martial path. |
▸ CHALLENGERS ◂
| Character Name · champion · There are an unlimited number of champions available. Champions are challengers who have faced the school's master and bested her in combat. |
| Character Name · challenger · There are an unlimited number of challengers available. Challengers are pokemon who have come to pit themselves against the school's top combatants. |
▸ EXILES ◂
| Character Name · exile · There are an unlimited number of exiles available. Exiles are characters that were once affiliated with the school, but were banished from its grounds after being accused of cruel, selfish, or unlawful deeds. They are most often outlaws. |
