Rattata

Name: Rattata Title: Mouse Pokemusu Type: Normal Height: 133 cm Threat Level: Low Rarity: Common

Evolves into Raticate

Rattata have no clue how clothes work, just that they mean something to humans, so they don't dress themselves well at ALL. Still they 're rather cuddly and a lot of trainers have one as a partner since they're so quick on their feet and resourceful.

Rattata are really short but very fast, agile, and sneaky. They love to go about unnoticed. Their big fluffy tail looks like it's curled, but it can't be uncurled, and their hair mimicks that curly fashion naturally. They aren't the smartest pokémusu around, they can grasp from observing humans that clothing has some sort of hierarchal value to it, but they can't fully comprehend how it functions exactly. Rattata sneak around camps, and small towns to steal food and clothing, as well as shiny valuables. They then proceed to adorn themselves with them, without grasping where each item is supposed to go or even comprehending how it works. Afterwards, they proceed to show off their adorned selves to other Rattata to gain respect. Even though they aren't particularly aggressive, they'll defend their treasures fiercely and will attack and bite anyone who tries to steal from them. A lot of the times these items get stolen by other Rattata instead of directly from humans. Their fangs can pack quite a punch, so it is unwise to provoke them.

Trainer Tips: The sewers of larger towns and cities serve them surprisingly well, and while most of them live out in fields, a great number of them live beneath human settlements forming peculiar gangs. A Rattata with a partner is easy to spot since she'll be properly dressed for any occasion.

Appearance: Rattata has fair skin. Her wavy light purple hair falls past her shoulders. Large, rounded ears with pink interiors sit atop her head. A white cloth patch with a small pink bow covers her right eye and forehead. Her eyes are reddish-pink. Long, thin white whiskers extend from her cheeks. Two small white buck teeth are visible in her mouth. Two brown leather belts with gold buckles wrap horizontally across her chest, covering her breasts. A dark blue scarf draped over her arms hangs down at her sides. Her midriff is exposed. Patches of light purple fur cover her forearms. Her hands have fingers ending in small claws. A short, pleated reddish-brown skirt sits low on her hips. A white sash is tied at the front of the skirt. Her upper thighs are bare. From the mid-thigh down, her legs are covered in light purple fur with a jagged upper border. Her right ankle is surrounded by a brown boot cuff, while her left calf is encased in a tall black boot with laces. Her feet resemble paws with three toes, each tipped with a sharp white claw. A long, curled purple tail extends from her lower back, adorned with two gold rings and a gold crown near the tip.

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]