Topic: Third Character: Captain Alder Syklar

[ZD| Wattmole]

Name: Alder Syklar
Age: 46
Gender: Male
Description: Alder stands 5' 11" in height and has an average build. He manages to stay slim with all the work he does on his air ship and by training with his pokemon. His hair is starting to gray slightly, but is usually dyed or hidden when he can't dye it. He keeps a souvenir Dragonite tooth on a necklace hidden under his shirt.
Personality: In his advanced age Alder has become wise, if not also a bit quirky and abrasive. Even though he may not look it, he's also an inventor of sorts, though his skills in mechanics have all gone into his air ship. He feels best traveling with the bare minimum money needed to survive, and even though he claims to be a pirate of the sky he's never committed any illegal deeds. In a way the only thing that would make him a pirate is that he lives by his own rules and does what he likes, which he says is enough for him.
History: Alder was born in Jhoto, more specifically Violet City. He had grown up visiting the two towers a lot, especially the one said to be visited by Ho-oh. He loved hearing the legends about Ho-oh and always wanted to one day see one. He didn't leave his home town until he was 18, he spent years wandering Jhoto and Kanto with his pokemon refining his skills and training. He still longed to search the sky's for Ho-oh, but was always confined to either the land or sea. When visiting Hoenn he got a job working at the Slateport Marina, helping to put together ships and other seafaring vehicles. He had a knack for it and began saving his money for his own project. He build and oddly shaped ship, with wings on the side and a motorized rudder. He attached it to a blimp balloon and called it an airship, boy did it live up to it's name. He "sailed" the skies, constantly on the look for Ho-oh. He still does today, though he mostly goes where the wind, and his motor, takes him.
Friends: None as of yet.
Enemies: None as of yet.
Pokemon:

Marowak(Male)[None]
[lightning Rod]
Growl, Tail Whip, Boneclub, Headbutt, Leer, Focus Energy, Bonemerang, Rage, False Swipe, Thrash, Skull Bash, Swords Dance, Iron Head
Marowak has yet to officially join Alder's team, but does travel with him and his companions. He takes orders from Alder during battles, as if Alder was his trainer, but seems to have something to accomplish before actually allowing himself to be caught.

Fearow-Glyde(Male)[Pokeball]
[Keen Eye]
Peck, Growl, Leer, Fury Attack, Pursuit, Aerial Ace, Mirror Move, Agility, Assurance, Roost, Drill Peck, Sky Attack, Whirlwind, Tri Attack
Glyde was Alder's very first pokemon. They've been together since he first hatched Glyde at the age of five. They've spent their lives training together and growing closer. Now Glyde is his strongest, and closest friend. The Dragonite tooth is a battle souvenir of Glyde's. It comes from the Dragonite they almost defeated, before they fled Glyde managed to break the tooth free.

Dragonair-Typhoon(Male)[Pokeball]
[Shed Skin]
Wrap, Leer, Thunderwave, Twister, Dragon Rage, Slam, Agility, Aqua Tail, Dragon Breath, Mist
Typhoon is the reason for Alder and Glyde fighting the Dragonite. Alder stumbled across the Dragonite's nest, thinking it abandoned he took one of the eggs. It later hatched into a Dratini and only just recently evolved into a Dragonair. Hoping to become a Dragonite soon he and Alder have been training whenever they get the chance, usually practicing against Glyde.

Armaldo(Male)[Ultraball]
[Battle Armor]
Fury Cutter, Mud Sport, Water Gun, Harden, Scratch, Metal Claw, Ancient Power, Protect
Armaldo was recieved over the GTS, the curious thing was that Alder didn't need to trade for it. He's confused why someone would just give away a pokemon like Armaldo, but he's not about to look a gift Pnyta in the mouth. Armaldo has proven to be quite the sturdy pokemon, able to take quite a beating and still stand up.

Cranidos-Crater(Male)[Pokeball]
[Mold Breaker]
Headbutt, Leer, Focus Energy, Pursuit, Take Down
Crater was recently obtained as Alder sails the skies of Sinnoh. Crater is young and a bit distant from Alder, but still gives him childlike respect. He has a hidden energy deep within him, which he has yet learned to use. Alder has great faith in this pokemon, but is holding off on training him until he gets a bit older.

Scizor-Viceroy(Male)[Greatball]
[Technician]
Quick Attack, Leer, Focus Energy, Pursuit, False Swipe, Agility, Metal Claw, Fury Cutter, Razor Wind, Iron Defense, X-scissor, Night Slash, Baton Pass, Protect, Double Team
Viceroy is a speedy, but defensive pokemon. He's one to charge first, rather than letting his opponent, though he's also quick to defend himself when the need arises. Outside of battle he's a bit defensive, only listening to those that have proven stronger than himself. He's also a bit short tempered and lashes out at those he doesn't believe are strong enough to fight beside him.

Absol-Mysfortune(Female)[Pokeball]
[Pressure]
Scratch, Leer, Taunt, Quick Attack, Razor Wind, Pursuit, Swords Dance, Bite, Double Team, Slash, Future Sight, Sucker Punch, Detect, Faint Attack, Substitute, Zen Headbutt, Assurance
Mysfortune was actually Alder's second pokemon, caught while he was first in Hoenn. Though shortly after he leant her to his friend Fred, who needed help with something he wouldn't go in depth about. Alder finally got her back recently from Fred and is hoping the two can be close again. Though she's named Mysfortune she's usually good luck for him.

PC Pokemon

Manectric-Lycan(Male)[Premierball]
[Static]
Tackle, Leer, Thunderwave, Howl, Quick Attack, Spark, Odor Sleuth, Bite, Thunder Fang, Fire Fang
Alder caught Lycan while working in Slateport. He uses Lycan's electrical abilities to help with maintenance of the air ship, sometimes using him as a back up generator. Lycan never minds, he just likes being of use to Alder. Lycan is very loyal and will do anything he is capable of for Alder. The two are close friends, almost as close as Alder is with Glyde.


Key Items:

-The Cumulus
His only key item is his air ship and his pokemon, though now his airship is in pieces. He also has a carrier bag for his food and empty pokeballs, though he does own a portable electronic map that can pinpoint his whereabouts.

- Remnants of the Cumulus: All that remains of Alder's airship, aside from a pile of ash that remains deep within the Viridian Forest. It has a weaird property of raising a pokemon's defense and special defense, but Alder hasn't realised this yet.
Posted on: November 06, 2007, 07:58:30 PM~~Update~~

Alder has caught a Scizor, which he has nicknamed Viceroy. Also his airship has crashed, he managed to only save the melted metal which now takes Cylinder shape.
Posted on: November 29, 2007, 12:47:03 AM~~Update~~

Alder has reclaimed Mysfortune from a friend of his, and has recieved Armaldo over the GTS.
Posted on: January 17, 2008, 12:38:48 PM~~Update~~

A Marowak has decided to travel with Alder and the others, but hasn't been caught just yet.

[Typhlosion]

Please take extra care with spelling, I noticed a few mistakes. FYI it's spelt Johto, not Jhoto. Otherwise, approved.

[ZD| Wattmole]

Alder is now permanently retired, never again to return, but forever to sail the skies in search of his dream.