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***Birkal**** · Nov 12th, 2012, 5:54:24 PM

Not a final submission, but just messing around with some ideas. Any feedback is appreciated!

Aurumoth: The Silence Pokémon

Height: 2.1m / 6'11"
Weight: 199.0 kg / 438.7 lbs
Gender Ratio: 50% Male / 50% Female

Pokédex Entries:

BLACK: They float ominously through forests, silencing the world around them with their psychic powers.

WHITE: Aurumoth protect the cocoons of Bug Pokémon from predators and forest fires, no matter what the cost.

B2W2: It prefers to live in complete solitude. It will vanish into thin air if approached by a traveler.

I look at KoA's artwork, and I can't help but feel that there is something very powerful and foreboding about Aurumoth. I wanted to put a spin on things, so I added in the element of silence. Although the design does not scream silence, it certainly fits its overall feeling (much like Gothitelle fits the vibe of starry skies). If you need justifications... Cacturne uses the word "travelers" and a gagillion BW entries use "psychic powers," so no worries about those words being non-canon or something.

I like to imagine that it acts as a sort of "guardian" for Bug-type Pokemon as they complete their metamorphosis. It has the ability to cancel sound, so I'd imagine that it makes sure the cocoons are hibernating in peace (no predators) and quiet (no sounds). Illusion is also worked into there with the idea that it will cast an illusion that it is gone. It gives a mystic vibe that many Psychic-type entries portray.

I am not a huge fan of how much entries are relying on the gold idea. In my opinion, KoA's design looks very earth-like already, so I want to make sure that I'm not continuing the trend that it might be Rock-type or Ground-type. I tried to avoid using it in my dex entries. If you're looking for humor... "Silence is golden."

;)

Nov 12th, 2012, 5:54:24 PM	#55
*Birkal We have the technology. Super Moderator** Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 3,017 The Mentor	Not a final submission, but just messing around with some ideas. Any feedback is appreciated! Aurumoth: The Silence Pokémon Height: 2.1m / 6'11" Weight: 199.0 kg / 438.7 lbs Gender Ratio: 50% Male / 50% Female Pokédex Entries: BLACK: They float ominously through forests, silencing the world around them with their psychic powers. WHITE: Aurumoth protect the cocoons of Bug Pokémon from predators and forest fires, no matter what the cost. B2W2: It prefers to live in complete solitude. It will vanish into thin air if approached by a traveler. I look at KoA's artwork, and I can't help but feel that there is something very powerful and foreboding about Aurumoth. I wanted to put a spin on things, so I added in the element of silence. Although the design does not scream silence, it certainly fits its overall feeling (much like Gothitelle fits the vibe of starry skies). If you need justifications... Cacturne uses the word "travelers" and a gagillion BW entries use "psychic powers," so no worries about those words being non-canon or something. I like to imagine that it acts as a sort of "guardian" for Bug-type Pokemon as they complete their metamorphosis. It has the ability to cancel sound, so I'd imagine that it makes sure the cocoons are hibernating in peace (no predators) and quiet (no sounds). Illusion is also worked into there with the idea that it will cast an illusion that it is gone. It gives a mystic vibe that many Psychic-type entries portray. I am not a huge fan of how much entries are relying on the gold idea. In my opinion, KoA's design looks very earth-like already, so I want to make sure that I'm not continuing the trend that it might be Rock-type or Ground-type. I tried to avoid using it in my dex entries. If you're looking for humor... "Silence is golden." ;) __________________ Last edited by Birkal; Nov 12th, 2012 at 6:16:38 PM.