Raticate

Name: Raticate Title: Mouse Pokemusu Type: Normal Height: 154 cm Threat Level: Medium Rarity: Common

Evolves from Rattata

Raticate are a lot angrier than Rattata, their teeth grow constantly so they hurt at times, hence why they chew through stuff like rocks. Their partners need to distract them a lot if they don't want to end up with a house full of holes!

Raticate are bigger and angrier than Rattata, that is thanks to their giant teeth which are constantly growing. They are so powerful that they can eat through rocks, and it's not uncommon to hear of them making holes through buildings. The growing pains in Raticate's teeth cause them to be in a bad mood constantly, and gives them the need to bite stuff. Due to this they always carry around rocks and bricks to nibble at. Once a Rattata has stolen enough valuables and has been recognized as the best, it'll evolve into Raticate. They have intimidating stares and will constantly bite down on rocks in front of others to scare them. At this point clothing has lost the value it once had, and they are content with simple outfits that they create from what they stole. While not outright aggressive, it's easily angered and will attack at the slightest provocation. This makes them awkward to deal with when one has infiltrated a building, and since scaring them off isn't viable, a fight usually ensues if one is to successfully get rid of them.

Trainer Tips: They aren't particularly popular with humans, and a Raticate incursion into a building will often cause mayor economic pains for the victims. To get rid of them a quest is usually required. As long as they have something to munch on they won't cause too much trouble, so some leave piles of stone outside their homes to prevent incursions.

Appearance: Raticate has fair skin. Her shoulder-length brown hair is messy and spiky. Large, rounded brown ears with pink inner surfaces rise from the top of her head. Long white whiskers protrude from her cheeks. Her eyes are dark. A tight black sleeveless top covers her upper torso. The garment features a high collar and two oval cutouts on the chest that reveal her cleavage and the inner slopes of her large breasts. Thick cuffs of brown fur encircle her forearms. A brown leather belt with a gold buckle is fastened around her waist. A ragged strip of black fabric hangs from the belt, covering her groin. Her wide hips and heavy thighs are bare. Massive, shaggy brown fur covers her legs from the knees downward. Her feet resemble large paws with three toes, each ending in a sharp white claw. A long, thin, segmented tail extends from behind her, adorned with gold rings and a beaded bracelet featuring a red gem.

Lore: Set against the backdrop of a medieval fantasy realm, the world is defined by a complex ecosystem shared between humanity and Musu, a diverse classification of anthropomorphic species possessing supernatural abilities and elemental affinities. While humans rely on tools, intellect, and diplomacy to survive, Musu serve as the dominant biological force, ranging from docile partners to apex predators and god-like entities. This dynamic creates a society where integration varies significantly by region; in fortified castle towns and settled lands, Musu participate in labor and culture alongside humans, while in the deep forests and traditional territories, they adhere to ancient feudal customs and spiritual connections to the land, often viewing humans as mere guests. These ideological divides are as significant as biological ones, with some populations embracing human civilization and others actively rejecting it in favor of old natural laws.

Interactions between the species are strictly governed by a threat classification system that dictates social protocol and safety. Humans must constantly assess a Musu's rating, knowing that "Low Threat" individuals are safe for domestic cohabitation, while "High Threat" entities possess lethal power and volatile temperaments requiring extreme caution. Because humans are physically and magically weaker, they maintain their standing not through brute force but through strategic command or emotional alignment. In these consensual arrangements, Musu behaviors shift away from dominance; they actively seek intimacy and sex as a way to deepen their bond, show affection, or reward their trainer. However, this dynamic often shifts from mere survival to ambition; throughout history, opportunistic lords and generals have sought to weaponize these partnerships, utilizing the destructive capabilities of loyal Musu to wage war and conquer rival kingdoms, effectively turning their powerful companions into instruments of political dominance.

Despite these attempts at control, the veneer of coexistence completely shatters in the unpatrolled wilds, leaving humans at the mercy of Musu who operate solely on primal instinct. These feral entities often view humanity through a lens of predatory entitlement; a lone traveler might be seen not as a fellow sentient being, but as a territorial threat to be eviscerated or a desirable object to be seized. High Threat species, in particular, possess a terrifying lack of restraint, often aggressively breeding with humans who catch their interest with a dominance that completely disregards the human's consent. Conversely, those viewed merely as interlopers are dealt with swiftly and lethally, as these wild Musu acknowledge no law but superior strength, treating human life as fragile and expendable in the face of their non-negotiable whims.

[Pokemusu are not Pokemon. Pokemon do not exist]