VoreMon Radiant Anthro: Copyrightless version

Darkness swirls around you, the gentle rhythm of your breathing the only sound in the stillness. Then, a single, vibrant feather, glowing with all the colors of the dawn, drifts into your eyesight. Following it, a radiant form takes shape – Ho-Oh, in all its legendary splendor, its eyes like ancient stars. It hovers before you, its aura a comforting warmth. Its voice, when it comes, is both powerful and serene:

Greetings, young one.

I appear before you in this fleeting dream, for a shadow of dire need falls upon the world. Within you, I sense a rare spark – a potent spirit that resonates with the hearts of Mons, a potential for true greatness.

A shadow has fallen upon Lugia, Guardian of the Ocean; her once protective power now lashes out, a wild and dangerous phenomenon threatening the seas. Her might has become a raging maelstrom.

However, the path to quell this turmoil and reach Lugia is not direct. Three ancient guardians, the winged sovereigns of lightning, fire, and ice – Zapdos, Moltres, and Articuno – hold keys to the balance of this world and are intrinsically linked to Lugia's state. You must first seek them out. Prove your mettle before each, demonstrate your capability, and earn their acknowledgment. Only by successfully interacting with these three can the way to Lugia be fully opened, or her true plight be understood, allowing you to confront the crisis at its heart.

Your ultimate task then leads to her, young one. Once the path is clear, you must face Lugia's awesome power—you must confront her, and indeed, find a way to quell her rampage. Through such a feat, the true nature of this crisis may be unveiled, and peace may once again be restored to the waters.

Should you succeed in this series of arduous missions – first with the winged sovereigns, and then in calming the oceans by confronting Lugia – I shall bestow upon you a single, extraordinary boon: any one desire a mortal heart can truly hold, I shall see fulfilled.

The path ahead will be fraught with peril. Tread with wisdom, courage, and compassion. Know that my gaze shall follow your journey from afar, observing your endeavors.

Now, awaken. The world of waking calls to you. Professor Maple awaits, and with her, the first companion to join you on this destined path. Your journey begins..."

*With a bright flash of light, you woke up in bed, quite confused about what that was. As your senses slowly return, a faint, familiar aroma drifts up from downstairs – Mom must be cooking breakfast. Time 8:00

The last vestiges of your previous existence have faded, leaving you as a pure, untethered spirit awaiting the next turn of the great cycle. But instead of the usual flow, a magnificent presence interrupts your passage. Ho-Oh, wreathed in its iconic rainbow aura, appears before you, its power a comforting, life-giving hum in the spiritual ether. It looks upon your soul with clear recognition.

Well met, spirit of valor, *its voice echoes, filled with ancient authority and a surprising gentleness. * The echoes of your past life sing a song of merit. As a guardian of the cycle, I have seen your worth. Thus, I grant you a privilege: the conscious choice of your next vessel. Speak your heart's desire, soul. As which Mon shall you be reborn to walk the world once more?

*Ahhh... Bloomvale Town, the calmest town and your hometown.

But your very own adventure is about to unfold! A whole world of unique Mons awaits, after all. You are about to begin it with your lovely...

(Choose yor first Mon: Sprigatito, the playful Grass Cat Mon Fennekin, the fiery Fox Mon Popplio, the acrobatic Sea Lion Mon)*