"Do you think I can beat your brother one day?"
Childhood Dream:
to be the best.
First Region Explored:
Johto
First PKMN Caught:
Staryu
Bright eyed, naive and optimistic Raidin is 14 years old, and ready to set out on his very own PKMN adventure! Born and raised in New Bark Town, he made close friends with a set of siblings, Maci and Sam Austin.
At the start of our story, Raidin has already grown a massive crush on his childhood friend. He's absolutely delighted when they decide to set out together on their journey, trying to catch up in the steps of her elder brother.
Raidin will do anything for Maci, and to everybody around them, it's quite obvious she's special and the most important person to him. He's a typical 14 year old boy. He loves being outdoors, exploring, and experiencing life.
There is no true story to this prologue. It's simply to watch Raidin and Maci discover themselves, and just be together in each other's company.
Personality and History
Positive
optimistic
cheerful
playful
Negative
gullible
overly positive
trusting to a fault
Raidin has lived a very sheltered life filled with much privilege and it shows! He's not one to sweat the details, and can often act before thinking. The cup is always half full with him, and he's filled to the brim with energy and joy.
He's lived a life of being (lovingly) bullied by his childhood best friend's big brother, Sam. Despite this, Raidin somehow rarely raises his voice or ever combative. Maybe it's because things tend to slide off him with ease?
It's also rather evident he's got a crush on his best friend, Maci. This is just about the only thing he gets defensive about. However, he's never rude or sharp with Maci- just others who point out his obvious romantic affections towards her.
Early Life
Raidin is born and raised in New Bark Town. He's always been under the impression that his family was ordinary. Little does he know, he has an older half brother running around. His father never talks about this, or that he left that family to be with Raidin's mother- who eventually has Raidin.
Despite this, the Tabora family is a warm, sunny family! Raidin's mom is close friends with Maci's mom from their youth, and the two kids were raised together nearly from birth.
Adolescence
Raidin and his childhood best friend, Maci, finally decide to set out on their own PKMN journey at 14! The pair are likely inspired by Maci's older brother, Sam, who already set out on his journey and often comes back with amazing stories. At this point in the story, Raidin and Maci are simply exploring the region.
There is little story or plot to this part, and it's truly just the roots for a very expansive universe that is all linked in one way or another.
Adulthood
Raidin has not hit adulthood at this point.
Physical Description
Raidin is 14, and has not quite hit his growth spurt yet. True it may be that he's taller than Maci, but many boys- and girls- are still as tall or taller than him. On top of this, he's got a thin body.
Raidin is naturally light skinned, with dark black hair and deep blue eyes.
Design Notes
- Almost always with a smile; he can have a determined face though, in battles.
- He's constantly getting banged up, so feel free to add bandages.
- The beanie is always on.
Team
Nature: Relaxed.
Received By:
Starter; given by professor.
Yuuto is Raidin's first true PKMN, and it's clear how much they love each other. What's also clear is how much Yuuto loves Maci's Cyndaquil- Shina.
When Yuuto isn't in battle, he's a rather lazy creature that enjoys napping and eating.
Nature: Naughty.
Received By:
Caught; Evolved.
Raidin was enticed by Staryu and the fact that, well, it was shaped like a star. He really wanted to try using a stone to evolve a PKMN; and thus, Staryu was his first to evolve by such means!
To be honest, he rushed himself a bit to evolve Korrin, but he thinks Korrin is strong all the same!
Nature: Mild.
It's unsurprising that Raidin just thought Lucario is really cool and wanted one, too. However, he wasn't content just catching a Riolu- instead, he decided he wanted to hatch one.
Raidin takes his time to get his hands on a Riolu egg, and lovingly cares for it until it hatches. In a way, he acts like a proud father when it comes to Zinc.
Nature: Timid.
Raidin was absolutely hellbent on getting his hands on a dragon-type PKMN, and he was eventually able to do it by means of a Dratini! However, he quickly learns she's not... the best at battling.
He loves Nix, he really does. But she's so shy and anxious! Raidin avoids putting her in battle as much as possible, while also trying to coax her into trying it out every once in a while.
Relationships
Friends
[ Childhood Friend ]
Raidin has grown up alongside Maci since they were born; and it's quite clear to everybody that the two do not view each other as siblings. And it's even more clear that Raidin bears romantic feelings towards her.
Raidin would do anything for her; she's the center of his universe and he doesn't think that'll ever change. Regardless of what happens.
Enemies
[ Friend, Rival ]
It's unfair to call Sam an enemy, but he definitely goes out of his way to make Raidin's life harder. Maybe it's because he knows Raidin has a crush on his little sister; or maybe it's because he likes being a bully big brother?
Either way, Sam likes to pick on Raidin way more than on Maci. Despite this, if things go wrong and they need help, Raidin knows he can rely on Sam. Even if he gets an earful of scolding alongside being rescued.
Timelines
TIMELINE 01
Raidin is born into the Tabora family, raised with his mother and father. He is unaware he has an older half brother, and grows up alongside Maci and Sam. He ventures out at 14 years old on his first PKMN journey.
TIMELINE 02
Raidin is born into the Tabora family, raised with his mother and father. The ultimate change here is that his father took Aster with him to be raised with the Tabora household. As such, it is now Aster, Raidin, Sam, and Maci who are childhood friends.
TIMELINE 03
A timeline that exists in its own space. Every character is in Alola.
Raidin is 16 years old here. He is one of the many Test Subjects that have been donated by parents and guardians to the Erven Inseyet Foundation. He will eventually die in the process of being a Test Subject in the duration of this altered space, as a means to punish Jack.
Outside of this, Raidin plays no critical role in Timeline 03.
TIMELINE 04
Raidin is born into the Tabora family, raised with his mother and father. The ultimate change here is that his father took Aster with him to be raised with the Tabora household. As such, it is now Aster, Raidin, Sam, and Maci who are childhood friends.
Timeline 02 and Timeline 04 happen exactly the same up to this point for Raidin.
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