Username + ID: Velot + 593353
Archive: Eventide Grotto
Pokemon name: Zed
Pokemon typing: poison/dark
pokemon pronouns: None
prompt: Gender. No, really...

Zed would absolutely be described as a mon who is against modern day societal norms, through and through. And despite the prickly exterior and poison in the mon's fangs… Zed makes a great friend to fight the system with or just grab brunch with even. But what really makes this Umbreon snap is gender.

Zed doesn't mind what other people call themselves, that's their business after all. But it becomes an issue when people or Mon alike try to fit Zed into a box. In fact, this mon doesn't even want to be in a PokeBall for that matter. Zed refuses to conform to the pressures of others and chooses not to have a label. Not even agender as so many try to offer, with new seasonings and flavors to sound more enticing. There are so many identities which some find comforting, but that's not Zed's personal experience.Zed will still cheer for you as you find something that suits you and makes you happy. Though don't even start with gender norms... Zed could have a whole PowerPoint at the ready about evolution of different societal gender norms and how they impact modern day people who are ruled by them, forming their lives around silly concepts of divisions ingrained into the systems. Don't take your chances…

The very concept of gender rolls off the fur of this umbreon's back like droplets of pond water on a duck. They'll never be able to stick, and Zed wants people to respect that. Anyone who has tried to tell Zed what pronouns or assortment of genders are in a box with "Zed" scrawled on it in marker are met with disamusement.

"If it is so hard for you to refer to me without your labels, then do not refer to me… Don't turn me into something I'm not just to make yourself comfortable, because I won't fit neatly into anything no matter how much of me you cut out in your attempts to force me in. I'm a Jack out of the box, finally escaping my prison of despair. So don't dare try to put me back for your sake. I am me. Proudly and unashamed, and I won't be taking criticism."

Zed isn't just a number. It's the lack of a count, something that can't be divided apart. There's no infinity here, just a gap where something others may place value on refuses to exist. And Zed is the reason this pokemon chose such a name.

"What are you so against, Zed??"
With a simple shrug and a slight and smug smirk, Zed will simply reply-

"Gender."

Username + ID: Crumchii + 889014
Archive: https://toyhou.se/Luunars-Bars/characte ... er:3424620
Pokemon name: Zerif
Pokemon typing: poison/dark
pokemon pronouns: He/Him
prompt: 145/200 words

They're against bullies!
When sending offerings to some mythicals and legendaries, most never replied back in response for aid when this hierarchy started in his home... the other mythicals and legendaries had also mysteriously gone missing, the higher ups he once respected paid him no mind. Thus, Zerif made it his personal mission to help out any way he could and scour the land to help Pokémon in need! He is currently the sole operator of a team of Pokémon trying to undo the hierarchy created by special/evolved Pokémon that are far stronger than the forests, tundra's, deserts, and other biomes they roam in. They bully the weak, exile Pokémon and destroy their homes. Nobody knows why some of them started acting like this, but maybe it had to do with a corrupted gem found 5 years prior...

Username + ID: Kris Dreemurr 186503
Archive: https://toyhou.se/KrisDreemurr/characte ... er:3324329
Pokemon name: Haunt
Pokemon typing: poison/dark
pokemon pronouns: He/they/it
prompt:

506 words wrote:The sound coming from the elegant pillar located central within the town made Haunt feel sick.
From what he'd heard from the folks around town, they were "the premier guild" and "the only ones who could protect the town", and that line of thought repulsed the Umbreon. What kind of group would rely on some prissy pokemon living in what essentially equaled a castle? Just because the gods said they should be?
One step after another, he found himself standing at the foot of the stairs that lead to what was known as the Ethereal Court. For a moment, his gaze did not break from the building before him, and he pushed himself to continue walking. If he had anything to say, he was going to say it to whoever it was that ran this clown show.

The floors reflected his dark visage as he walked through the Court's wide entrance hall, and his scowl deepened as he paused for a moment. After staring at himself for a moment, he continued along his way to find the boss to speak to.
The door stood before him, clear and ever-looming. This was what he came to do.
"...I don't recall making an appointment with you, you know."
A Furfrou sat behind a desk, single eye fixed on him. Haunt scowled as the boss spoke to him, and he huffed.
"What do you stand to gain?" He started, tone laced with venom. "Do you really think you're doing something great, here? With your palace to your ego?"
"You don't understand, do you?" The Furfrou's tone was level, and that hit a nerve with Haunt. "Perhaps you haven't been chosen. Or perhaps you're just stupid."
"What your stupid clown show does, do you think you're the only one who can do it? Who can go out and rescue people?" Haunt snapped back, his voice raising. "Do you really have your head so far up your own self-indulgent ego that you think you're the ones who can do the job?"
"Boss"' eyes narrowed as Haunt snarled at him, and he seemed to glance over to somewhere next to his desk. "If you won't calm yourself down, I am going to have you escorted out of my facility."
"Go ahead!" Haunt barked back, causing the little Vulpiii sleeping nearby to wake up. "Soon everyone will realize what you all really are - just a group of nobodies who parade around under the guise of being chosen by the gods!"
The Furfrou got up from his desk, collecting the now trembling bundle of orange fur to bring her back to his chair. "I have heard enough. Gummy, if you may so kindly.."
A large, intimidating Lycanroc entered the room, and Haunt scowled. "You don't need to tell me twice. You're all just a waste of the town's time, and I don't get why Aeth would pick some losers over people who actually care about their job."
With a lash of his tail, Haunt left the premises, a growl still caught in his throat.

Username + User ID: crowthefrostyfloof + 957629
Number: 12

Username + User ID: cinerious 242408
Number: 6

HIM,, he's adorable thank you so much

Username: Mooshyy
Cat Name: Stargazer
Gender: male | he/him
Rank: medicine cat
Clan: hollowclan
Age: 39 moons (?)

Ohhhh he is so gorgeous... I love him!!
Username: Sha the Sheep
Cat Name: Apollo
Gender: Tom
Rank: ??? Freeloader?? Who knows. Ask Heatherstar?
Clan: Clan of the Sea Breeze
Age: 28 moons

Taking 2 breedings to start us off! Not fcfs, will pick later tonight <3

I would like to breed!
Username: ►Athena◄
Artist Requesting: Idem
Stable Page: Olympia Stables
Adopt Page of 1st Parent: #026
Stable Page of 1st Parent: Freya
Adopt Page of 2nd Parent: #001
Stable Page of 2nd Parent: Donnelly
Permissions: here
Blanket Design & Halter: Artist's Choice!
Mane & Tail Type: Loose mane, Braided tail
Items Being Used: n/a

Show Name: "EVS" Island Maiden
Barn Name: Leilani
Gender: Mare
Height: 14hh
Hackamore Bridle
--Primary Color: Keep
--Secondary Color: Keep
--Rein Color: #fcfdf7
Lei Color: #285e29, #5ea567, #fcfdf7
Kinda drew inspo from this lei here

Oh wow!! This Trotter is gorgeous, thank you so much! <33

Ahh tysm pepp, she's so so pretty! :D Love how chromatic she looks!

Show Name: The Lost Sister
Barn Name: Matariki
Gender: Mare
Height: 13 hh
Hackamore Bridle
--Primary Color: #110e26
--Secondary Color: #3772a6
--Rein Color: #110e26
Lei Color: #10898d + #713755 + #ca3333