Shadow Necrosis (full name: Shadow Necrosis: Ripe with Decay) is a text-based, AU Pokemon RPG started on Serebii.net
. In this world, humans were never a part of the scene, and Pokemon grew to be a highly advanced race of creatures, having built their own cities (parallel to humans) and even weapons and motorized vehicles that can be adjusted to adapt to all Pokemon body styles.
Our story begins with the Order of Xiav and the Brotherhood of Sonne, locked between a war of light and shadow across three of the seven regions of the Pokemon world: Sinnoh, Kalos, and Orre. The Xiav, led by a shiny Delphox by the name of Eris, have spread from a localized clan of witches and warlocks to a militant cult that has completely taken over the Kanto and Johto regions, turning them into cursed, desolate wastelands that only those aligned with the darkness can enter; while the Sonne, led by a Lopunny by the name of Kaxo, has held a firm grip on the regions of Hoenn and Unova. Oh yeah, and everyone can Mega-Evolve too, provided they have their own Mega Stones.
Unfortunately, this RP is now closed, but it can be read here. The thread is seven pages long.
This roleplay contains examples of:
- A God Am I: Weavus definitely isn't humble about his abilities in the least.Weavus: Within moments the entire area that was fortified was a screaming column of burned bodies, black fire, and charred debris, all roaring up to the sky. Today, the gods would look down on their desecrated city. And it was me that helped bring it down.
- Alternate Universe: In which no humans have ever existed, but the Pokemon have adapted well enough to take their place.
- All There in the Manual: Many of the characters backstories, which may only be briefly touched upon in the actual RP.
- Almost Lethal Weapons: Due to the fact that it's implied Anyone Can Die, attacks that would normally kill a mook in one shot can be recovered from by a player character. Magical spells from either side also follow this rule.
- Alpha Strike: The RP starts with one on Snowpoint City in Sinnoh, and many of the main battles later evolve into these.
- Applied Phlebotinum: Every character in this roleplay can use magic and enchantments aligned to their specific sides as well as normal Pokemon moves and weapons. Of course, anything Xiav is connected to black magic and anything Sonne is divine and holy.
- Crapsack World: The Shadowlands, i.e. what Kanto and Johto have become under Xiav rule. The ground there is so toxic and cursed that only Xiav or Xiav allies can enter it.
- Definitely true to Sinnoh as well since the epilogue, as the Xiav made damn sure Sonne wouldn't win it back unscathed. Not to mention the final solution to the strong Xiav presence in Kanto and Johto forced the Sonne to completely level every single city in both regions. Talk about having to take drastic measures.
- Darker and Edgier: So, so much more so than a regular Pokemon RP. Expect lots of swearing and gory character deaths.
- Shout-Out:
- One of the Sonne commanders heading the effort to take the west coast of Kalos for the Brotherhood is a Pyroar named Aslan.
- Thibault is an alternative spelling of the name "Tybalt", in reference to the character from Romeo and Juliet. His brother, Mercutio, is another example played straighter.
- Esme is also a shortened form of Esmerelda.
- The Aromatisse-exclusive tribe of Laverre City is called the Toriningen-Yosei.
- Not to mention they themselves are heavily inspired by Romani Gypsies.
- Take Over the World: The goal of the Xiav, in order to prepare it for the unstoppable "Shadow Age".
