[Highest Ranking: #1 in Insurgence Also, Unedited Mess] The Torren Region- a beautiful region, however crawling with evil cults that take worshipping a Legendary Pokèmon to a whole new level. A screwed up level. You already know the five existing Cults- The Sky, Darkrai, Infernal, Perfection, and Abyssal Cults, and how they're all feared in their time. But what if they're was another secret one? One biding it's time until it's their time to strike? Angelica, the legacy of a familiar First Augur, became a victim of the first cult of Torren, which now is slowly driving her to the brink of madness with rage and a dire lust for revenge, with a new thirst that can only be quenched by the blood about to be shed in her path, and with a little bit of planning and bargaining, her bloody revenge grows closer every hour. Torren's darkest hours are upon them, and this new Cult's quest for power grows in the shadows, waiting for their time to make themselves known and leave a trail of destruction in their wake. Of course, no one said that this adventure would be easy for anyone. During the adventure, loyalties will be tested, friendships will be broken, unlikely alliances will be formed, and the final truth will be terrifying. It is finally time for prophecies to unfold, and heroes to arise to face their destinies once and for all. --------------- STATUS- Ongoing, with mostly random update times, but trying to update at least once a month. (Rated 13+ for mild cursing and violence) (Quick Note- Most of the events happen in a different order.) ------------- Start Date- 6-23-18 End Date- ???

*cover made by Juni_Penguin_* WARNING: THIS IS THE 4TH BOOK IN THE HBOD SERIES! After half a year since their time in Unova, Zeno and Alex find themselves drifting towards Alex's home region; Hoenn. Desiring only to enjoy the tropical region with her boyfriend, Alex tries to keep her past as far away as she possibly can. But when her brother steps back into her life, things become complicated. Still recovering from the massive weather disaster a few years back, Hoenn is once again reinitiating its Pokémon League. And when a sickly childhood friend sets his sights on winning, Alex agrees to help in any way she can. Yet she can't help but worry that he may not have what it takes. As both new and familiar faces return, Zeno and Alex once again embark on a new journey together, one they hope is full of adventure and peace. But when the mysteries begin to pile up and destinies unravel, the drums of war will sound, and the lament of the Draconids will be known to all.

Cover by @JustBluePanda A month has passed since the Great Disasters. After the attacks by Team Flare and the Cult of Chaos, Lumiose City has been rebuilding itself back to its former glory. But there are still those who seek to bring about death and destruction from the shadows. In the wake of this threat, a new hero will rise to fight back. After being given the ownership of Looker Bureau, Emma, along with her Espurr, Mimi, is trying to learn what it means to live as a human. Half her time she manages her small business and hangs out with her new friend, Renée. But she spends the other half secretly suited up as Essentia in order to protect the city she holds dear in her heart. From the story of LDOC comes a heroic tale of a girl who having been created for a singular purpose, finds herself a new destiny. Seeking to ensure the safety of Lumiose City and all its citizens, Emma becomes Essentia in order to overcome the lingering threats left behind from the Great Disasters.

IMPORTANT: THIS IS THE 3RD BOOK OF THE HBOD SERIES. DO NOT READ UNLESS YOU'VE FIRST READ HERO BORN OF DARKNESS THEN LIFE, DEATH, ORDER, AND CHAOS!!! Cover by ImberLapis Continuing their journey together, Zeno, Alex, and Robert finally arrive in the Unova region. As Zeno, Alex, and their Pokemon strive to become even stronger to take on the legendary Unova League, both begin to realize they mean much more to each other than just friends. As they discover their feelings, Robert struggles with his own personal dreams and wonders why everyone seems to see the world in only black and white. As the friends set out across the region, they discover not all is as it should be. A once small and obscure organization begins to voice their truths of the world and take it upon themselves to be the liberators of Pokemon. As Zeno, Alex, and Robert begin to encounter them more and more, they begin to realize just how much of a threat they really are. But deeper in the underbelly of Unova lies those who seek to create their ideal world with no regards to humans or Pokemon. Destinies have been set into motion and the battle for truth and ideals grows. Courage and resolve will be pushed to the limits as Unova enters a time of fear and unknown. And a mysterious stranger with an even stranger ability with his own version of the truth seeks to transform the world. When truth and ideals clash, clarity must rise before all is lost.

Current Cover by @ImberLapis The Mysterious Region. A fairy tale, a place lost in time. Discovered once more by Liam Walsh. The price, his brother's death shortly after shipwrecking on the island. Struggling to live by his brother's last words, Liam is rescued and betrayed by the Jungle Tribe and people he thought he could trust. Now, he and his newfound allies travel to the Central Mountains to locate the Forbidden Light foretold in the prophecy. Liam knows not what the prophecy entails for him, but he knows that his heart seeks to know the truth. He wants to know all that there is to know, but that knowledge comes with danger. Now out of Tribal Territory, his only enemy is nature itself. Around every corner there seems to be a new threat, but Liam isn't in this alone. His trust extends only to Luna, Xera, and the Pokemon alongside them. However, Liam suspects he isn't getting the whole truth. About the prophecy, the tribes, or the Forbidden Light. Secrets are buried beneath the island and Liam strives to uncover them. But the truth might just be more horrifying than he expects.

IMPORTANT: THIS BOOK IS A SEQUEL TO HERO BORN OF DARKNESS! DON'T READ THIS WITHOUT FIRST READING THAT! Current Cover by @ImberLapis Unable to deal with Team Rocket, Zeno once again runs away, this time to Kalos, where family awaits him. Promising himself a new life here, he attempts to settle down in Vaniville Town. However, a fateful encounter spurs him into action once more. As he sets out on a new journey through the Kalos region, he must truly discover what it means to be bonded with Pokemon. Tensions rise as a new rival with a troubled past similar to Zeno's presents herself to him. And with the arrival of a certain Kantonian, Zeno has found new determination to begin the Kalos League. Once more on a journey with new and old friends alike, Zeno discovers his own limits, which may prove to be fatal. As a shadowy organization with a certain flare begin to make themselves known, a more sinister group truly lie within the darkness with the intention of a chaotic order that'll bring life to death.

Cover done by @ImberLapis The Mysterious Region. Long ago it was among the known regions of the world until it was lost. Some say the ocean swallowed it or it's still there, it's location unknown. Stories are told of it's existence and of the strange things that occurred. These are the only records that show any shred of proof it's out there in the vast ocean. Over time, the world simply forgot about the region and even the stories faded into nothing. Liam Walsh never forgot the stories his late father told him when bedtime had come. He grew up into his teenage years, holding the stories close to his heart as he explored the idea of it's possible existence. He and his ex-military brother, Ryan, set out into the Southwest Ocean from Galar just five weeks after Liam's 16th birthday, planning to find the Mysterious Region. But things take a turn for the worse as a storm breaks out. Liam wakes up on a beach, shipwrecked, with no way of reaching civilization...

Current Cover and Banners by @ImberLapis Zeno, a teen on the run from his past life, finds his way to Alola in hopes of restarting his life as a regular Pokémon Trainer with his partner, Growlithe. However, no matter how hard he tries, he can't fully escape the darkness of his past. His journey leads him to make friendships and experience the joys of being a trainer, but shadows loom over his future. As an ancient prophecy resurfaces, foretelling of the one who must rise to defeat the rising Shadow, several evil teams begin to prepare for their own endgames. Despite all this, one still wishes to reject his destiny as the Hero Born of Darkness. Journey to Alola and witness a new tale unfold as one must discover his role in the events playing out before him. With his own demons to deal with, Zeno now has to shoulder the responsibility of being the hero. Alola can be fun and bright, full of joyful laughter, but darkness is on the horizon and this tropical region will never be the same again.

"The past never dies, no matter how much one tries to forget it. Despite one's best efforts to move forward, sometimes the weight of the decisions one was forced to make becomes too much for them to bear, haunting their every waking moment and casting a dark shadow over their lives." This is the reality that Ken had learned to cope with. Raised as someone following the way of the sword in both nature and skill, this young man was groomed to be the judge, jury and executioner for the enemies of his nation. As the years passed, his hands became more and more covered in blood. "How cruel it is to send a child to war and expect him not to be scarred." The time when his own blood began pouring down the charred battlefields, his mind and body continued to crack like a heart made out of glass. However, not every finish line is an end to everything--sometimes when one door closes, another door opens up Cover by -

It has been 3 long years since Team Plasma attacked the Pokemon League. 3 years ever since Black was sucked into the Light Stone, and 3 years ever since she last saw him, White did her best to return to her normal life as the president of the BW Agency but things never did. 3 years ever since the Team Plasma incident, she thought that it would all be gone, but it wasn't to begin with. A new group known as Paradise are slowly emerging from the shadows, trying to finish what Team Plasma started. As much as she wanted to leave that life of adventure behind, she can't, not when she's suddenly dragged into this mess, especially one that involves Black. It's time for her to fight, and she's not alone. [POKESPE, but with my own twists]