So as said in the summary, this is kind of an idea I got about writing a ton of my (headcanon) lore for the Ransei region. I have been trying to write sort of an epic/apocalyptic/post-apocalyptic Pokemon Conquest story since early May of 2016 but I had so many ideas for it, and putting them all into the chapters eventually became tiring and nothing would work out, since I kept thinking of new stuff and erasing other, haha...

So I thought I'd compile all of my ideas here. This is basically the way the Pokemon Conquest universe works in my head -the story behind each kingdom, how the Warriors and Pokemon get their powers, how they link, info about the legendary Pokemon, story of the region's wars, disasters, etc, native ceremonies (mostly off on top of my head), communication with other regions, battling system, laws, literally everything that I can think of and the game does not provide. I am also taking ideas from various books here (esp. the Throne of Glass series is being a massive inspiration for me right now) but it's vague.

It will take time. I might come back to other chapters and revise them. But here is everything I can think of, in sort of order, and it's basically open for any other fic writer of this fandom to use if they wish to do so, because admittedly the game gives us little to no info.

I am going to start with part A, history of Ransei, which will include a description of all kingdoms in various aspects (lore, commerce, leadership, history, etc) as well as the history of Ransei's previous wars, and great disasters. This is going to be part A.

I am going to start from Aurora in this chapter, and while I had hoped I could do it in order, next chapter (already written) is going to be Illusio, because I have tons of ideas for it XD for many reasons XD

So yeah... I guess let's go!

A. HISTORY OF RANSEI

1. Aurora

Aurora is, relatively, one of the newest kingdoms. Located at the centre of Ransei's Southern peninsula and the kingdom of Normal-type Pokemon which -while not posessing no special inherent skills, export boosted physical abilities and a strong affinity for movesets of any other type.

Aurora was founded by Warriors affiliated with Normal-type Pokemon as their Perfect Link, both of which had up until then been scattered across the rest of the kingdoms' armies, and were faced with discrimination of being 'weaker' thanks to the seemingly not-special typing. Eventually, most of them left the other kingdoms and settled into the deserted land of what later became Aurora. The group of warrior was led by a female warrior whose real name remains unknown, but she had been dubbed "Aurora" thanks to the fact that she originated from Nixtorm, and she had trained her Pokemon (a Kangashkan) to use primarily Ice-type moves. The kingdom was eventually named after her, and she had been its first Warlord, known as a brave, just and kind leader.

The land of Aurora is ran by the Normal-type Power Veins, the existence of which had, up until the settling of the Normal-type warriors and Pokemon into said land, been disbelieved. The land was already occupied by other (mainly Normal-type) Pokemon, some of which were indigenous to this kingdom.

While the Normal-type Power veins do not grant any significant characteristics, they boost the physical capabilities of the corresponding Warriors and Pokemon and are suspected to slightly aid the growth of healthy crops. The kingdoms itself has its fair share of crop fields, although it imports most of its supplies from Greenleaf, much like the rest of Ransei.

Most of the kingdom's land consists of plains and small hilltops, offering great ground for growing crops. There are various rivers originating from Fontaine.

Where the borders of Aurora overlap with those of Greenleaf, there is raging vegetation of all kinds as well as some common Grass-type Pokemon, and where the borders overlap with those of Fontaine, there are lakes and an increased presence of water and Water-type Pokemon. There's a point where the borders of all three kingdoms join, in the form of a grand marshland, part of which belongs to Aurora. Where the borders join those of Ignis, the landscape becomes dry, infertile and barren, and it's mostly uninhabited save by some common Fire-type Pokemon. It is often being visited by overly adenturous (or reckless) Auroran Warriors and their Pokemon. There are few cases of the daredevils disappearing after entering that territory, although these incidents have gradually decreased through the years, leading many to believe that said 'disappearances' of the past had been nothing but a story to scare children.

Aurora has few commerce and depends a lot on the income brough in by many of its Warriors, that often immigrate to other nearby kingdoms as merchants, mercenaries, etc. It exports mostly weaponry and a limited number of crops, importing more crops, cloths, etc.

Aurora's leadership is passed down to the strongest Normal-type trainer, regardless of origins, gender or blood relations, soon after the previous Warlord's passing (often the previous Warlord may just retire in old age). A competition amongst Normal-type Warriors that can be from all around Ransei and must be over the age of fifteen is held in the shape of duels. The 'champion', the one that comes to defeat all the other candidates by fighting fair and square and showcasing a sufficient bond with their partner Pokemon, becomes the new Warlord. Coups to defy the current leadership have never been reported in the history of Aurora, and most of its habitats consider it foul to oppose the Warlord without any real reason, such as unjust or insufficient administration.

The kingdom's official battlefield is the castle's own back yard -quite literally. It offers various features such as logs, short vegetation and shallow puddles meant to provide a pleasing challenge to the Warriors and their Pokemon.

Aurora's legendary deity/protector is Jirachi, the Pokemon of Wishes. Despite its typing is not affiliated with the kingdom, it is said to have appeared once over the history of Aurora, in front of its first Warlord and founder. It is said to be able to grant your one greatest wish, before going back to its slumber. It has been rumoured to have been sighted few times through the kingdom's history, often at times of a meteor shower, appearing much alike a shooting star in the night sky. Those who have claimed to have got even a glimpse of it have been reportedly blessed by great luck and happiness through their lives.

The people of Aurora are known as 'Aurorans'. The general quote of the kingdom is 'The sun shines bright upon our blessed land'. Alternatively, it seems to be 'Courage upon our hearts', which is similar to Valora's 'Valor is what rests inside our souls'.

I couldn't think of much more for Aurora, unfortunately. If I get something new, I will get back to this and update (and put a notice about it in later chapters if it happens). But I am quite happy with what I thought of its past, even though I am sure in the end it will end up making no sense XD

Figuring I should state this too: I own none of the location names, characters, or Pokemon stated into this fanfiction. It is plainly the work of a fan that is a little too obsessed with this game and thought of creating a lore for it, since very few already exists. I do not claim ownership of nothing beyond this story.

But yeah... Illusio coming next! :D

~Arashi