Medieval Johto remains under attack! As Adventurers push deeper into the land seeking power and glory, they face a completely different battlefield. Here, every city is a sovereign kingdom and the gyms are fortified castles.

Scyther has claimed his rightful place as The Blade Master, slicing through the enemy vanguard with blinding speed and precision.

Now, the final position in Lord Bugsy's elite guard must be filled.

Here are the roles of Lord Bugsy's High Guard:

• The Iron Shell (Forretress)
• The Venom Stalker (Ariados)
• The Canopy Artillerist (Vikavolt)
• The Honey Supplier (Male Combee & Vespiquen)
• The Blade Master (Scyther)
• The Swarm Rider (Today's Vote!)

Day 6: The Swarm Rider

Lord Bugsy needs a general to unleash his devastating heavy cavalry. The Swarm Rider is responsible for trampling opponents and completely shattering the enemy's front-line defenses.

The Rules:

• It can be from any generation.
• It must be a Bug Type (dual types are fine).
• I'll pick the most upvoted option.

PS: Choose wisely, tomorrow you'll choose if you'll defend the Citadel or join the attackers to take it.

Medieval Johto remains under attack! As Adventurers push deeper into the land seeking power and glory, they face a completely different battlefield. Here, every city is a sovereign kingdom and the gyms are fortified castles.

Our army is fully sustained! Vespiquen has claimed the title of The Honey Supplier. Acctually male Combee won, but in just one day they got totally lost without the queen's comand. Now Vespiquen is commanding her swarms to distribute healing nectar and vital resources to every corner of the fortress.

The siege is intensifying, and Lord Bugsy needs a warrior of pure speed and surgical precision.

Here are the roles of Lord Bugsy's High Guard:

• The Iron Shell (Forretress)
• The Venom Stalker (Ariados)
• The Canopy Artillerist (Vikavolt)
• The Honey Supplier (Male Combee & Vespiquen)
• The Blade Master (Today's Vote!)
• The Swarm Rider

Day 5: The Blade Master

The ultimate duelist. A master of speed, precision, and lethal reflexes. This Pokémon moves through enemy ranks and cuts down high threat soldiers in close quarters combat.

The Rules:

• It can be from any generation.
• It must be a Bug Type (dual types are fine).
• I'll pick the most upvoted option.

PS: Choose wisely, by the end of the week you'll choose if you'll defend the Citadel or join the attackers to take it.

Medieval Johto remains under attack! As Adventurers push deeper into the land seeking power and glory, they face a completely different battlefield. Here, every city is a sovereign kingdom and the gyms are fortified castles.

Our frontline defense is unbreakable! Forretress has locked down the tunnels, creating a living wall that no blade can breach.

Now, Lord Bugsy needs to target the enemy leaders from the shadows. He requires a silent predator to eliminate high value targets before they even realize they are being hunted.

Here are the roles of Lord Bugsy's High Spire Guard:

• The Iron Shell (Forretress)
• The Venom Stalker (Today's Vote!)
• The Canopy Artillerist
• The Honey Supplier
• The Blade Master
• The Swarm Rider

Day 2: The Venom Stalker

Lord Bugsy needs a master of stealth and lethal toxins. The Venom Stalker will be the ultimate assassin of the colony.

The Rules:

• It can be from any generation.
• It must be a Bug Type (dual types are fine).
• I'll pick the most upvoted option.

PS: Choose wisely, by the end of the week you'll choose if you'll defend the Citadel or join the attackers to take it.

Medieval Johto remains under attack! As Adventurers push deeper into the land seeking power and glory, they face a completely different battlefield. Here, every city is a sovereign kingdom and the gyms are fortified castles.

Welcome to the Azalea Kingdom, a realm built deep within the foliage of the Ilex Forest. At it's center stays the The Swarm Citadel, a colossal, organic fortress that is both a sprawling underground colony and a towering tree top bastion.

The Citadel is ruled by Bugsy, the Swarm Druid. To hold this fortress, Bugsy is assembling his elite defenders across 6 roles:

• The Iron Shell (Today's vote!)
• The Venom Stalker
• The Canopy Artillerist
• The Honey Supplier
• The Blade Master
• The Swarm Rider

Day 1: The Iron Shell

An invading army trying to breach the underground tunnels or the narrow tree bridges of The Swarm Citadel will find themselves trapped in tight corridors. Lord Bugsy needs a living shield to stop them.

The ultimate frontline defender of the colony. A Pokémon with an incredibly defensive body, capable of absorbing massive physical damage, blocking tight passageways, and holding the line against the invaders.

The Rules:

• It can be from any generation.
• It must be a Bug Type (dual types are fine).
• I'll pick the most upvoted option.

PS: Choose wisely, by the end of the week you'll choose if you'll defend the Citadel or foin the attackers to take it.

The High Spire Guard is fully assembled! For our front line we have Mega Skarmory, diving like a silver blade. Corviknight stood firm as The Spire Guardian, acting as an unbreakable iron wall.

Here are the roles of Lord Falkner's High Spire Guard:

• The Aerial Scout (Noctowl)
• The Cloud Bomber (Bombirdier)
• The Sky Strategist (Xatu)
• The Royal Carrier (Pelipper)
• The Sky Lancer (Mega Skarmory)
• The Spire Guardian (Corviknight)

But the invading forces have finally arrived at the valley. The horns of war are sounding, and now the choice is yours.

Are you a loyal protector of the Violet Kingdom, or are you an Adventurer seeking power and glory by bringing the tower down?

Final Event: Defend or Siege?

We want to know which faction you will join for this historic battle. Leave a comment declaring your allegiance and vote on the strategy below:

1. DEFEND THE SKY SPIRE: You stand alongside Lord Falkner and the Flying type Guard. Which Pokémon would you bring with you?
2. JOIN THE SIEGE: You are an Adventurer attacking the castle. Which Pokémon would you pick to counter Falkner's aerial guard?

Tell me:

• Your Pokémon
• Your side
• Your medieval title

PS: Tomorow we travel to Azalea, where Lord Bugsy is preparing his defenses with the most powerful bug types.

Medieval Johto is under attack! Pokémon Adventurers are entering the land looking for power and glory, but it will not be an easy task. Here, every city is a sovereign kingdom and the gyms are fortified castles.

Our long range defenses are secured! Bombirdier has won the second round as our Cloud Bomber.

Now that we have scouting and firepower, Lord Falkner needs a brilliant mind to coordinate the aerial defense of The Sky Spire.

Here are the roles of Lord Falkner's High Spire Guard:

• The Aerial Scout (Noctowl)
• The Cloud Bomber (Bombirdier)
• The Sky Strategist (Todays vote!)
• The Royal Carrier
• The Sky Lancer
• The Spire Guardian

Day 3: The Sky Strategist

Raw power is useless without a plan. Lord Falkner needs a mastermind to command the battlefield from above. This creature is the brain of the High Spire Guard, responsible for reading wind currents, predicting enemy movement, creating flight formations, and signaling when to attack or retreat.

The Rules:

• It can be from any generation.
• It must be a Flying-type (dual types are fine).
• I'll pick the most upvoted option.

PS: Choose wisely, by the end of the week you'll choose if you'll join the Castle Defenders or the Siege.

Medieval Johto is under attack! Pokémon Adventurers are entering the land looking for power and glory, but it will not be an easy task. Here, every city is a sovereign kingdom and the gyms are fortified castles.

Every week, we will choose elite defenders for each castle. We start at the Violet Kingdom, where Lord Falkner watches from above at The Sky Spire, a massive stone tower that pierces the clouds.

To protect this fortress, Lord Falkner needs to assemble his High Spire Guard across 6 critical roles:

• The Aerial Scout (Today's vote!)
• The Cloud Bomber
• The Sky Strategist
• The Royal Carrier
• The Sky Lancer
• The Spire Guardian

Day 1: The Aerial Scout

A kingdom cannot defend its borders blindly. Lord Falkner needs someone to be the eyes in the sky. This creature will be responsible for monitoring enemy troop movements, mapping out battlefields, and detecting ambushes before they reach the tower gates.

The Rules:

• It can be from any generation.
• It must be a Flying-type (dual types are fine).
• I'll pick the most upvoted option.

PS: Choose wisely, by the end of the week you'll choose if you'll join the Castle Defenders or the Siege.

Golurk, The Breaker of Gates, is ready to smash through the castle gates.

His trainer, Bebop, The Siege Lord, has gathered his forces and the attack is about to begin.

The only question left is:

Are you joining the siege or defending the kingdom?

Tell me:

• Your Pokémon
• Your side (Siege or Defense)
• Your medieval title

Meowth was chosen as our Coin Master. Now everyday is payday.

With our finances secured, the founders have finally pulled the cloth from the staute in the center of the square. The legendary patron watching over our smugglers is none other than Hisuian Zoroark, The Deity of Tricksters & Merchants. I changed to its Hisuian form to keep our normal Zoroark free for tavern games.

Here is your complete Medieval Black Market crew:

• The Pickpocket: Morgrem
• The Bouncer: Pangoro
• The Scavenger: Sableye
• The Trickster: Zoroark
• The Information Broker: Inteleon
• The Coin Master: Meowth
• The Deity of Tricksters & Merchants: Hisuian Zoroark

Thank you all for building this shady crew! But our adventures in this universe are just beginning. While I'm recovering from a really bad cold, we will meet some medieval derpymon that were claimed by community adventurers.

Also, after this week we will travel to Johto gyms, or should I say Kingdoms?

Pangoro has taken its place as the intimidating Mart Bouncer. With security settled, the Derpy Smuggler's Mart now needs someone to supply the stalls with rare, weird, and questionable goods.

Day 3: The Scavenger

A market is nothing without merchandise. We need someone who ventures into forbidden ruins, follows messy battles, and loots old dungeons to find things that shouldn't be found.

The next recruit must be The Scavenger. A hoarder creature that carries a mountain of bizarre trinkets on its back, ready to sell strange artifacts to the highest bidder.

The Rules:

• It can be from any generation.
• It can be of any type.
• No legendaries or megas.
• I'll pick the most upvoted option

The streets of the black market are already active! Morgrem has started to snatch coin purses from unsuspecting travelers. However, with so much stolen gold changing hands, the Derpy Smuggler's Mart now needs someone to enforce the rules and keep the royal guard away.

Day 2: The Bouncer

Every successful operation requires muscle. The next recruit must be The Bouncer. An intimidating brute that stands by the gates, cracking its knuckles and throwing out anyone who causes trouble in the market square.

The Rules:

• It can be from any generation.
• It can be of any type.
• No legendaries or megas.
• I'll pick the most upvoted option

I’m having fun making characters in this style, so share your favorite one, or one you think would look fun in this style and I’ll try to make some sketches.

How to participate:

- Share your character's name
- Share their class and species/race
- Give a brief description of their appearance
- Share a bit about their personality

Once the drawings are ready, I will reply to your comments with the sketches.

Wishing you all an awesome week!

The righteous shields have lowered, and the shadows of the Derpyland are crawling with opportunity. Deep within the alleys, the gates open for the Derpy Smuggler's Mart. A chaotic market ruled by tricksters, merchants, and shadier souls looking to make a quick profit. At the center of the square stands a mysterious, cloth covered statue of the market's patron god.

Every day, you will vote here for a Pokémon to fill a specific smuggler or rogue archetype. No type or generation restrictions!

Day 1: The Pickpocket

To survive in the underworld, one must master the art of the quick hand. The first recruit must be The Pickpocket. A thief, a swift creature that snatches valuables and blends back into the crowd before anyone notices their missing items.

The Rules:

• It can be from any generation.
• It can be of any type.
• No legendaries or megas.
• I'll pick the most upvoted option

PS: The Deity of Tricksters & Merchants will be chosen this week by the Founders. :D

The beds are finally made! The Indeedee duo has joined us as the Center Innkeepers, managing the cozy sleeping quarters and ensuring everyone gets a good night's rest.

Day 4: The Surgeon

Thank goodness for the Indeedee couple, our patients are finally resting in clean sheets! But we have a small crisis in the emergency wing. A group of knights just came back from a dungeon!

Our next recruit must be The Surgeon. A tactical medic responsible for setting broken bones, patching up deep cuts, and using giant, terrifying tools with hopefully gentle precision. Who will be our master of stitches?

The Rules:

• It can be from any generation.
• It can be of any type.
• No legendaries or megas.
• I'll pick the most upvoted option

Sinistcha has joined us as the Center Herbalist, brewing all kinds of medicinal tonics. Unfortunately, Priest Oranguru got confused and is now forcing patients to drink the ointments instead of swallowing the actual medicine. Before anyone else gets a stomach ache, Nurse Joy needs someone to manage the sleeping quarters.

Day 3: The Innkeeper

Please stop swallowing the green paste, travelers! That's not breakfast! While I try to clean up Oranguru’s messy healing session, our tired adventurers desperately need a place to crash.

We need a master of hospitality! Our next recruit must be The Innkeeper. A cozy, welcoming soul responsible for puffing up the giant feather beds, tucking patients in, and making sure the entire main hall feels like a warm, safe hug.

The Rules:

• It can be from any generation.
• It can be of any type.
• No legendaries or megas.
• I'll pick the most upvoted option

Oranguru has officially taken up the mantle as our wise Center Priest, channeling divine light to heal our heroes. Today, Nurse Joy needs someone to venture into the enchanted woods to gather berries and herbs.

Day 2: The Herbalist

An amazing choice travelers! Priest Oranguru’s prayers are already making everyone feel much better.. But spiritual healing is only half the battle. Some of our patients are still sleepy, affected by poison or paralyzed!

Our next recruit must be The Herbalist. An expert in wild roots, magical flowers, and soothing leaves. We need a creature who knows exactly which berries to crush into a healing tea and which mushrooms will make you stop glowing in the dark.

The Rules:

• It can be from any generation.
• It can be of any type.
• No legendaries or megas.
• I'll pick the most upvoted option

Nurse Joy has opened the doors of this divine medieval sanctuary, powered by holy magic, cozy beds, and lavender incense.

Every day, you will vote here for a Pokémon to fill a specific healing or comfort archetype.

Day 1: The Priest

Oh, welcome, travelers! Please, mind your step, I just spilled a bucket of pink dye everywhere, oops! Don't worry about those broken bones, we will have you fixed up in no time. Mostly.

To channel the pure, restorative energies of this sanctuary, we need a holy guide. Our first recruit must be The Priest. A gentle soul, a wielder of divine light, or perhaps just a soft creature dedicated to praying for your quick recovery and casting holy spells.

The Rules:

• It can be from any generation.
• It can be of any type.
• No legendaries or megas.
• I'll pick the most upvoted option

PS: This wednesday we start voting for our Elite Gods. The first ones will be The Deity of Healers & Slumber and The Deity of Tricksters & Merchants. The first one will have a statue in the middle of our Derpymon Center. :D

Cofagrigus has risen to become the Syndicate Necromancer, joining Mismagius (Warlock), Sneasel (Assassin), Shuckle (Alchemist), and Perrserker (Berserk). For our final recruit, Baron James and Countess Jessica require an armored vanguard.

Day 5: The Dark Knight

A golden sarcophagus commanding the dead? Brilliant, Countess Jessica! Our victory is practically guaranteed. However, every supreme syndicate needs a terrifying enforcer to lead the march.

Our final recruit will be The Dark Knight. A menacing warrior clad in heavy, corrupted armor, and radiating an aura of pure dread. Who will be the dark iron fist of our vanguard?

The Rules:

• It can be from any generation.
• It can be of any type.
• No legendaries or megas.
• I'll pick the most upvoted option

The Rocket Syndicate grows stronger! Mismagius has joined our ranks as the sinister Warlock, and Sneasel will strike from the shadows as our deadly Assassin. Now, Baron James and Countess Jessica require a chaotic mind to brew chaos for the hero party.

Day 2: The Alchemist

Mismagius and Sneasel will make those pathetic heroes regret ever leaving their village. But brute force and dark magic are not enough. We need something more... unstable.

For our next recruit, we require The Alchemist! A mad genius who spends their nights mixing volatile fluids, crafting toxic gases, and building explosive inventions to disrupt the battlefield.

The Rules:

• It can be from any generation.
• It can be of any type.
• No legendaries or megas.
• I'll pick the most upvoted option

The heroes have assembled, but their journey ends before it even begins! Baron James and Countess Jessica have arrived to form the Rocket Syndicate, and they are recruiting the most devious creatures in the realm to intercept the party.

Every day, you will vote here for Pokémon to fill specific dark archetypes.

Day 1: The Warlock & The Assassin

Prepare for trouble, peasants of PokéLand! And make it double! I am Countess Jessica, and this is, Baron James. We are under direct orders to crush Professor Laventon’s little fellowship!

To ensure our ultimate victory, we are starting with a double recruitment. We need a master of dark pacts and a silent killer from the shadows. Our first recruits must be The Warlock and The Assassin.

The Rules:

• Leave a vote for Warlock and a separate one for the Assassin so I can count the upvotes
• It can be from any generation.
• It can be of any type.
• No legendaries or megas.
• I'll pick the most upvoted option for each class

PS: Heard a goblin say that a high council is meeting tomorrow to summon the supreme forces of the Elite 4 (The Elite Vanguard and The Elite Overlords).