A World Torn: The Triad

by THFanfiction

The world of Ransei is a land of bloodshed in the name of glory where Kings and Warlords battle for absolute dominion. Street urchin Hiro, is a young, spry warrior, accompanied by a rare Pokemon. Stealing to survive, he crosses paths with someone who will change his world forever. Warning: This world is no holds barred, death, violence, sex non-explicit, and madness.

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Before the hero Acreus perished at the hand of Serpus, he began the order of Master Monks. Out of his entire army just seven were chosen to govern the regions of Ransei. Each one had mastered an element, Master Heamag of Fire, Master Alice of Ice, Master Roark of darkness, Master Mych of Psychic, Master Volette of Electricity, Master Botan of Grass, and Master Wake of Water.

When Acreus died, his reign faded with time. The rule of the original seven master monks became grossly impotent as generations passed and new countries were formed. Eventually there was need of 10 new master monks to encompass every element. Although they possessed no armies of their own, master monks maintained certain roles in the warlord society:

Their love for the eternal warlord Acreus remained, so they preached hymns of his great deeds and boundless wisdom. Even Serpus the dragon the knight found his way into the prayers. The Hymns consist mostly of overcoming challenges in the honorable way Acreus had in life. They serve to bolster good nature across man and Pokemon alike.

In addition to prayer, they are both seekers and conveyors of knowledge. They journey to unveil the mysteries of Pokemon themselves, their peculiar bonds with humans, and their ability to grow (evolve) more rapidly with human partners.

At the age of ten, youths must meditate with the master monk of their region to receive their first Pokemon. They are the only people who are able to identify one's inner element and appropriately designate a partner. Each monk strives to find perfect matches in their young pupils, but are not always successful.

Lastly, only a master monk can declare a nation conquered by another. Thought this is loosely enforced amongst higher class lords, most people knights, villagers, citizens, merchants, bow to the warlord whom the monk declares fit to rule.

These responsibilities were severely balanced. There were many who sought to become master monks, but so few who were worthy or possessive of the necessary skill. A new master could only be elected by sixteen monks upon the death of the seventeenth. It is neither birthright, or for the taking by force. Additionally, a master may be relieved of duty by the other sixteen if they break the sacred laws:

A master monk is never to engage in war.

A master monk may only battle to defend themselves, defend a pupil, or train a pupil.

A master monk is never to kill another warrior. In battle, they are only to do what they need to survive or escape.

A master monk is never to align his/her speech, prayer, or services with the political views of those in power.

Although the title of master monk has been long done away with, their practices are still alive and well. It is widely believed that although these practices were steeped in religion, much of the writings and teachings of the master monks shaped the policies, ethics, and work of regional Pokemon Professors.