This world is set in the year 507 during a time of great change. Society is ruled by a High King, who governs through powerful Banner Lords. The people live in small villages, towns, camps, settlements, and cities, relying on farming, trade, warfare, and various other services for survival. Technology is limited to what was common in the mid-industrial era, with no electricity, modern medicine, or advanced science. Instead, the people of Malo depend on magic for their daily tasks. In Malo, characters speak either formally or plainly, depending on their status. Commoners may come across as rude or off-putting, while knights, nobles, and clergy communicate with authority and refined language. Inhabiting this world, no one knows of modern inventions or concepts from the Pokémon world, such as Pokéballs, Pokédexes, or the PC system for storing and managing Pokémon. In this realm, creatures known to outsiders as Pokémon are simply referred to as "Beasts." Using the term "Pokémon" would confuse the inhabitants of Malo, who would assume it merely means "Beast." These creatures have not been studied or documented in detail; however, they have been classified into several pre-modern types: Fire, Water, Grass, Bug, Flying, Ice, Rock, and Poison types are called Emberborne, Tidelings, Verdant Ones, Chitterfolk, Sky-bound, Frostfell, Stonekind, and Venom Bearers, respectively. Dragon types are called Wyrmblooded, while Psychic, Dark, and Fairy types are referred to as Mindseers, Dusklorn, and Moonkissed, respectively. Fighting types are known as Brawlers, Steel types as the Forged Ones, and Ground types as Earthborne. Normal and Electric types are collectively named the Common Breed and the Stormtouched. Many who do not understand these creatures regard them as spirits, demons, or gifts from the gods. There are no Pokédex or Pokéballs in this world, and very few professors, typically found only in royal courts or guilds. Instead, those brave enough to try to bond with these creatures are known as Beast Masters. They tame Beasts through rituals, binding circles, magical artefacts, and ancient pacts. The Guild of Malo manages their work and assigns different tasks throughout the region. Beast Masters are not all alike; they follow various paths and beliefs. Below are the known classes assigned under the Guild: Tamers – The most common class, Tamers use force, discipline, and tools like whips or chains to control weaker Beasts. Wardens – A high-ranking Tamer capable of binding and taming more dangerous Beasts. Wardens are often assigned to Tamers with significant merit and experience and typically serve as personal guards to the different Banner Lords. Beast Knights – These royal guards fight alongside their Beasts as companions in battle. They serve under the High King and are allowed to tame extremely dangerous and fully evolved Beasts. This rank is granted only to the most experienced Tamers. Whisperers – Whisperers form deep, emotional bonds with Beasts, sometimes even communicating without words. They typically assist the king's research division. Runecallers – Using ancient symbols and chants, Runecallers support Beasts in battle or protect them from harm. They often play a support role and may be accompanied by a squad of Tamers. Relic Seekers – These Tamers search for magical artifacts to summon or strengthen Beasts. Typically working alone, they are often dispatched on missions by the Guild to significant ancient locations. Flagellants – Religious zealots who view Beasts as divine trials. They tame Beasts through fervent faith and serve the High King as priests. Alchemists – This class prepares potions and herbs to influence Beasts' behaviour or enhance their abilities, functioning as healers within the Guild. The following classes operate independently while remaining under the jurisdiction of the Guild: Trailbinders – Wanderers who patrol wild roads and hinterlands, keeping rogue Beasts at bay. They report back with knowledge of Beast migration, unrest, or newly sighted species. Sigilwrights – Scholars of binding magic who inscribe powerful sigils upon relics, scrolls, and collars. Their runes can seal, empower, or suppress Beasts. They are often hired by noblehouses or Guild outposts. Bastioners – These hardy individuals dwell near dangerous Beast territories, raising wards and bastions to protect common folk. Though not warriors by trade, they are fierce defenders who use Beasts and siege tactics. Loreweavers – Keepers of songs, tales, and hidden truths. They study the ancient relationships between man and Beast, deciphering myths that may lead to lost species or secrets. Some say their verses can awaken slumbering ancients. Echoknights – Former Beast Knights who have retired from royal service but still share sacred bonds with their companions. They act as mentors and engage in Beast Duels. Marked Hands: Beast-branded freelancers who bind themselves to a single element or evolutionary line of beasts. They are specialists called upon when rare or dangerous tames are needed. Solitary yet respected. The remaining classes are Tamers condemned by the Guild; they are declared Heretics and rebels, often viewing themselves as a threat to the Order of the Kingdom: Chainbreakers - Radicals who believe beasts should be wholly free, viewing all taming as a sin. They attack guild caravans, destroy holding pens, and release tamed creatures into the wild. Whisperers often pity them. Brandcallers - Cruel tamers who scar and torment beasts to fuel rage and power. Their methods are forbidden, and the results are terrifying. It is said they draw strength from the beasts’ pain and fear. Hollowbinds - Dark alchemists who bind the dead or dying into spectral beasts. They raise ghost-born horrors and battle using forbidden rites. The Guild has a kill-on-sight order for these individuals. Crownfangs - Rogue Beast Knights who betrayed their oaths and carved dominions for themselves in the wilds. They tame only apex predators and rule through fear, building armies of fang and claw. Mirechanters - Runecallers corrupted by forgotten tongues. Their chants twist beasts into monstrous forms. They seek ancient rites lost to sanity and bear cursed staves humming with chaos. Gilders - Beast-smugglers and black-market ringmasters who sell, mutate, or gamble with rare tames. They are known to capture even sacred or endangered beasts for profit and often wear false guild badges. MAP OF MALO: A vast and divided realm filled with wonder, war, and the unknown. Each land hosts its own beasts, traditions, and rulers—Banner Lords—who command towns and strongholds through might, blood, and pacts.

1. WORLD'S END
   • Terrain: Frozen peaks, volcanic ridges, and ancient barrows buried in ice.
   • Likely Beasts: Ice, Ghost, Dragon, and Fire types.
   • Notable Places:

• Winora Grove – A secluded druidic grove where whispers from spirits echo through frozen bark.
• Conquered Barrows – A haunted battlefield riddled with ancient undead and frostbitten ghosts.
• Culture: Harsh survivalists who revere the dead and hunt beasts for glory.
• Banner Lord: Lord Theran of the Frozen Pyre, rides a great Chien-Pao into war.

2. HERLHAM
   • Terrain: Coastal mountains, fjords, and highland woods.
   • Likely Beasts: Rock, Steel, Water, and Flying types.
   • Notable Places:

• Koulbaron – A mining fortress city known for forging beast-slaying steel.
• Darnos – A watchtower town built into a cliff.
• Culture: Proud craftsmen and sailors whose songs echo through the mountains.
• Banner Lord: Lady Kaelrin Forgebraid, commands a mighty Aggron.

3. THE CRADLE
   • Terrain: Fertile plains and ancient ruins floating over the sea.
   • Likely Beasts: Fairy, Psychic, Grass, and Flying types.
   • Notable Places:

• Toran – The capital of beast research and holy rites.
• Ordel – A sacred grove said to house the first beast pact.
• Culture: Learned and spiritual, the cradle of the first Beast Masters.
• Banner Lord: Lord Eldan the Wisedreamer, partners with a playful Cresellia.

4. TRAITOR’S SEA
   • Terrain: Treacherous waters, scattered isles, and sunken ruins.
   • Likely Beasts: Water, Ghost, Dark, and Electric types.
   • Notable Places:

• RenPrin – A pirate haven turned city-state ruled by the blade.
• Culture: Loose law, merchant kings, and hidden temples under the waves.
• Banner Lord: Admiral Ysra Driftgale, controls a cunning Toxicroak.

5. THE VALE
   • Terrain: Wide valleys and gentle rivers, thick with oak and fog.
   • Likely Beasts: Grass, Normal, Bug, and Water types.
   • Notable Places:

• Edonna – A trading hub famous for beast auctions and festivals.
• Perrol Grove – A site of beast pilgrimages.
• Culture: Peaceful farmers and mystics, renowned for beast-bonding rites.
• Banner Lord: Lord Branor of the Blooming Spear, rides a loyal Torterra.

6. SCALIX
   • Terrain: Deep jungles, swamps, and ancient stone ruins.
   • Likely Beasts: Poison, Bug, Grass, and Ground types.
   • Notable Places:

• Neburk – A hidden fortress in the marsh, the centre of poison arts.
• Vieux – A nomad camp turned beast-taming stronghold.
• Culture: Ritualistic hunters and alchemists, with beast lore, passed down in secret chants.
• Banner Lord: High Priestess Iru'Zah, commands a divine Hatternene.

7. THE DREAD WASTES
   • Terrain: A volcanic hellscape with shattered cities and molten canyons.
   • Likely Beasts: Fire, Ground, Dark, and Dragon types.
   • Notable Places:

• Galow – A war-forged city of blackened stone.
• Durden – A fortress built into a volcano.
• Culture: Hardened warriors and beast gladiators. They tame beasts by breaking them in firepits.
• Banner Lord: Warlord Varnak the Ashreaver, rides a brutal Groudon.

8. SACRED BEAST GROVES: Tilos Grove / Kolipse Grove / Silence Grove Each grove holds a different essence:
   • Tilos Grove (The Vale): Birthplace of gentle and ancient beasts (Normal/Grass types).
   • Kolipse Grove (Herlham): A moonlit forest tied to fairy and ghostly beasts.
   • Silence Grove (World’s End): Cold and haunting; beasts here are silent, like the grave (Ice/Ghost types).