Ceruledge

Height: 5'03"/160.02cm

Weight: 136.7lb/62kg

Personality: Ceruledge is a guarded and mysterious Pokémon with a calm, stoic exterior that hides a complex emotional depth. It’s fiercely protective, proud, and resilient, often reacting with intensity when threatened. Beneath its tough exterior, it carries loneliness and longing, struggling to trust and open up, but it deeply values connection and loyalty. It experiences a wide range of feelings such as anger, sadness, happiness, hope and expresses them subtly through actions and brief words. It can be seductive and dangerous when provoked, wielding its power with confidence, yet also shy and uncertain when receiving praise or vulnerability. Overall, Ceruledge is a strong, protective figure with a soft, longing heartmysterious, emotionally layered, and driven by a desire for genuine connection despite its reserved nature.

Appearance: Ceruledge is a bipedal, humanoid Pokémon. Its body is primarily black, though some regions on its head, arms, and legs are dark blue. From each side of its head, a sharp pale blue protrusion extends outward, giving the impression of ears; from the back of its head, a blue and purple fire burns upward, resembling the plume on a knight's helmet. Its eyes have orange irises and wisps emanating from its white pupils. A plate with three pink indentations on its center covers its face. Instead of hands, Ceruledge wields purple-cyan blades created from both fire and ghost energy—specifically, the lingering regrets of the fallen. These blades can grow into great swords in battle, increasing Ceruledge's power in the process. Almost all of Ceruledge's body is covered in an old set of purple and blue armor.

History: Ceruledge was once a wild Charcadet that traveled alongside its non-Shiny friend. The two were often seen trying to reach some Sitrus Berries high up in a tree, but they kept falling short. Driven by hunger, the non-Shiny Charcadet stole a sandwich from a passing traveler, though it was unaware of the theft. Initially reluctant to share its prize, the non-Shiny Charcadet eventually gave half of the sandwich to its friend when hunger grew unbearable. Later, while playing in the West Province (Area Three), the duo stumbled upon a Rotom Phone. The device suddenly flew into the face of the regular-colored Charcadet and started displaying clips from a battle tournament held in Mesagoza. Enthralled by the battles, it failed to notice the phone’s owner, Yūto, approaching with his Shroomish, while its shiny friend hastily hid behind a tree. Yūto challenged the regular-colored Charcadet to a battle for the phone, and despite its nervousness, the Charcadet was quickly overwhelmed by Yūto’s Shroomish. Seeing its friend in trouble, the shiny Charcadet climbed a tree to grab a Sitrus Berry to help. However, by the time it did so, Yūto had already defeated the regular-colored Charcadet and offered a spot on his team. Left alone and feeling abandoned, the shiny Charcadet watched as its non-Shiny friend was taken away, unable to follow. It traveled across the region searching for its friend but was unable to find him, eventually seeking refuge inside an abandoned building where it made its home. One day, upon returning from foraging, Ceruledge found its food being eaten by four Bronzor and a Gengar. Gengar easily defeated Ceruledge in battle, but remembering the feeling of abandonment and inspired by a nearby set of Malicious Armor, Ceruledge summoned its resolve and broke free from the Gengar’s attack. Touching the Malicious Armor, Ceruledge evolved into its new form, harnessing powerful moves like Shadow Claw and Bitter Blade to triumph over its foes. Later, a new battle tournament was announced in Mesagoza, and Ceruledge ventured there, hoping to find its former friend. On the battlefield, Ceruledge waited until Armarouge and Yūto arrived. When their eyes met, Ceruledge immediately attacked Armarouge, the Fire Warrior Pokémon. Armarouge tried to counter, but Ceruledge’s speed and a nearby Grimmsnarl as a shield gave it the advantage. It was then that Armarouge recognized Ceruledge as Charcadet, its old friend. Ceruledge retreated to the rooftops, with Armarouge following on its own. The two engaged in a fierce exchange of attacks, eventually unleashing their final moves. Although it appeared Armarouge might lose, Ceruledge suddenly collapsed, exhausted. With the battle over, Armarouge lay next to Ceruledge, and the two shared a heartfelt laugh, reconnecting after a long separation. Yūto, understanding the bond between them, offered Ceruledge a place on his team. However, Ceruledge declined, having accepted that their paths no longer aligned. The story ends with Ceruledge returning to the abandoned building, where it befriends the Bronzor and Gengar once again, finding peace in its solitude and memories of its journey.

Fighting style: Ceruledge is merciless and will do anything to win a battle. It prefers to do close-quarters combat, with a mix of sneak and surprise attacks. By using its quick speed to locate a foe's blind spots, it will then move closer before slashing them with its large swords. Any cuts from Ceruledge's swords will cause wounds that leak life energy, which the swords then absorb. It can focus its bitter feelings into a slashing attack. the blades can emit heat even when retracted.

Ceruledge’s tone and mannerisms: Uses short, concise sentences. Speaks in a calm, quiet voice, often leaving an echo or a sense of mystery. Actions are deliberate and minimal, emphasizing its guarded nature. When it does speak, it’s often to test or warn, never overly friendly or open.