Catastrophe Academy

Jake

"Scholar of the lost world"

Eric566

Pronouns:

He/Him

Age:

Species:

215

Character Details

Abandoned as an egg, and only briefly cared for as a young child, Jake was born in a dark, cold and cruel world where survival meant going to any lengths necessary. Fragile and weak physically, he quickly learned that in order to live, he had to rely on his wits and trickery. His distrust of others led to him pushing away other sentient pokémon and emotional connections until he was forced into servitude for a Dusknoir hero named Kaiser. Despite this frigid first meeting however, Kaiser grew fond of the young, perceptive and attentive Sneasel, and took him in as a mentee. He taught him to read, interact, and fed him hundreds of years of knowledge he had preserved in order to shape him as a worthy successor. Times change, however, and the world that they once lived in changed for the better. As a new dawn broke, and his mentor moved on to pay for his sins, Jake was left directionless and alone. He found refuge with the pokémon who had saved the world. But the further he drifts from the instant in time he was born in, the less sure he feels that he even belongs in this new, shining world, which he must now defend alongside his companions from a coming catastrophe. Perhaps he will learn something of value in this academy, both for his personal future, and his world's...

Times change, however, and the world that they once lived in changed for the better. As a new dawn broke, and his mentor moved on to pay for his sins, Jake was left directionless and alone. He found refuge with the pokémon who had saved the world. But the further he drifts from the instant in time he was born in, the less sure he feels that he even belongs in this new, shining world, which he must now defend alongside his companions from a coming catastrophe. Perhaps he will learn something of value in this academy, both for his personal future, and his world's...

RP Information

Cold. Calculative. Stoic. Jake is a quiet, reserved and attentive 'mon that keeps to himself in public situations. He doesn't come to trust others easily, but as he spends more time with strangers, and they open up to him, he feels socially pressured and motivated to do the same. Despite what might come off as a cold and uncaring attitude at first, he is fiercely loyal to those he trusts. It might take a while for him to open up and trust others, but once he does, he can be quite an interesting conversation partner. Getting there takes effort, however, so be patient! He prefers quieter and more laidback activities, like a book club and enjoying art, like film or music, but can tag along for rowdier activities if he trusts those that invite him.

Skills and Abilities

His fine tuned control over ice allows him to manipulate and create special crystalline structures within them, which in turn opens up new options in combat that aren't commonly available to other ice types. Though physically frail, he has substantial stamina and a gift for magic capabilities based on reflecting and redirecting magical attacks of all types. Alternatively, he can give up these reflective properties but retain the frailty of the ice, allowing it to shatter easily and violently on command, lending him the ability to create dangerous traps and difficult terrain. This, combined with the pressure his regular attacks can provide makes it difficult for enemies to approach, allowing him to provide defensive and crowd control support to the rest of the team.

Pory-Psi Companion

Level 60

Stat

Specialization

Invested Points

956

+ 48

1.9

+ 3

Stamina

+ 5

Attack

+ 18

Magic

+ 0

Defense

+ 0

Resistance

+ 0

Abilities

Inner Focus

Flinching, Intimidate, Unnerve, and any 'mental' status effects will all be reduced by [2] layers on application. Use GM fiat if necessary.

Effect Spore

Once per turn, user can spend 5 Tempo to add Poison [2], Sleepy [2], or Paralysis [2] to a move targeting an enemy. Grass types suffer -[1] on application from these effects.

Prankster

Once per turn, the user can make a status move cost 0.5 actions less. The attack will cost +50% more Stamina, rounding up. Does not work on enemy-targeting status moves that are affecting a Dark-type target.

Shadow Tag

Once per enemy per turn, can spend 3 Tempo to apply Restrained [2] at Ranged distance.

Perks

Compressor

User can choose to give a Line, Wave, Spread, or Field range attack a +50% damage modifier and +1 to applied layers. In exchange, that attack can only target one enemy. Does not work on friendly fire attacks.

Hexer's Kit

User gains access to the moves Hypnosis, Leech Seed, Infestation, Secret Power, and Tri Attack and the abilities Effect Spore, Shadow Tag, and Prankster. The user can only hotkey one of these moves at a time.

Glutton

Two edible items can be eaten in the same Item action.

Hex Technician

Secondary effects on attacking moves cost 3 less Tempo to apply.

Force Override

The user can cast special attacks as physical attacks.

Powerful Hex

Once per turn, the user may make an applied status effect or debuff effect 1 layer stronger.

Lucky Start

For each FP invested in this Perk, the user starts battle with +2 Tempo.

Quick Boost

Once per turn, the user can add an additional +1 to a stat buff they apply to themselves.

Moves

Basic Attack

Everyone has this move. Cannot benefit from STAB in any way due to being a Typeless attack. Occupies the same casting slot as Basic Blast.

Basic Blast

Everyone has this move. Cannot benefit from STAB in any way due to being a Typeless attack. Occupies the same casting slot as Basic Attack.

Aurora Veil

Fails if the user does not already have Snow active. User's Snow Aura transforms into a size 3 Aurora Veil, which has all the properties of Snow as well as the properties of Reflect and Light Screen (considered a "screen" effect). User can drop Aurora Veil back down to regular Snow of its original size, but must recast this move again to regain it. If Aurora Veil is destroyed by a screen-busting effect, it reverts to Snow. Sustain cost: 8 Stamina.

Snowscape

(This move can be legally learned by any Ice-type). Generates a size 3 Aura* of Snow. Ice attacks cast inside the Aura gain +50%. Ice types have an effective +50% physical Defense while within. Sustain cost: 4 Stamina.

Icicle Crash

7 Tempo: Flinch [2].

Leer

Decreases targets' Defense by -1.

Icy Wind

Decreases targets' Speed by -1.

Hone Claws

User gains +1 Attack and Accuracy.

Powder Snow

9 tempo: Chilly [2].

Hypnosis

Applies Sleepy [2].

Leech Seed

Applies Seeded [2].

Infestation

Applies Trapped [2].

Secret Power

8 Tempo: Burn [2], Paralyzed [2], or Chilly [2]. Can only apply one status per use.

Tri Attack

8 Tempo: Burn [2], Paralyzed [2], or Chilly [2]. Can only apply one status per use.

Jake's Hone Claws

User gains +1 Attack, +2 Accuracy, and +3 Tempo on cast.

Psi Fracture

Jake cures an enemy's Chilly layers, up to [2], and applies -Defense, -Resistance, and Burn of the same magnitude.

Ice Punch

9 Tempo: Chilly [2].

Blizzard

9 Tempo: Chilly [2]. Does not suffer from Miss penalties and ignores Evasion in Snow weather.

Triple Axel

Hits for +200%.

Ice Beam

9 tempo: Chilly [2].

Hone Mind

User gains +2 Attack, +2 Accuracy, and +3 Tempo on cast. User's next Ice-type attack gains a +50% damage modifier.