INDEPENDENT RESEARCH PROPOSAL
Title of Project
CHECKMATE: THE MYTHOLOGY AND MYSTERIES OF THE KILDONIAN CHESSMEN
Background and Aim of Project
In late 2018, archaeologists digging in remote areas of the Kildo region discovered evidence linked to three mythical Pokemon known only as "The Chessmen". Heralded as patrons of Industry, Language, and Defence, the three mythical Pokemon were told to have shared great wisdom and advancements to the people of the Kildo region centuries ago.
However, the Chessmen were said to have become enraged with humanity when they squandered the Pokemons' gifts for selfish reasons. According to ancient script written in Kildonian (a minority language believed to now have only 3000 living speakers) the Chessmen retaliated by bringing on a year of darkness, natural disasters, and destruction to undo all the advancements the Kildonian people once enjoyed.
Little else is known about the Chessmen other than heavily damaged illustrations and ancient references in literature. However, a museum exhibition based on the Chessmen is opening in Hydrogate City and will display, for the first time, artefacts and relics believed to be from the last time period the Chessmen were active.
My project will take me through the mainland and island communities of Kildo in search of all known lore, information, and mythology of the Chessmen Pokemon, culminating with interviews, first-hand experiences, and accounts from the museum exhibition in Hydrogate City. I will aim to answer the questions; "Who were the Chessmen Pokemon and what became of them?"
Declaration
I declare that this thesis will be my own work and that all critical and other sources (literary and electronic) will be specifically and properly acknowledged, as and when they occur in the body of my text.
Supervisor Comments
After putting forward your project proposal to the full Anthropology staff, it has been approved on a strict Provisional basis. The department asks that you commit to weekly progress check-ins until further notice to ensure that the project remains on-topic and relevant.
We encourage you to narrow the scope of your project. Perhaps focus on the impact of the Chessmen mythos on local culture? Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES should you use this project as an excuse to hunt for these Pokemon yourself OR as a pseudo "Pokemon journey".
If you are found to be abusing the privileges afforded to you on this project, your project will be immediately DISQUALIFIED and you may risk suspension from Goldenrod University.
Thank you.
Prof. F.S. Gardner
Author's Note
Hi everyone! I've been debating doing an entirely original Pokemon region and Fakemon for a long long time and now I've finally managed to do it! This is a Fakemon region based on Scotland and all its wonders! We have 120+ original Fakemon based around the country's animals, flora, fauna, and folklore and I hope to do every single one justice in this fic. I'm so pleased to share the Prologue today and I hope to update on a semi-regular basis once I've gotten all the worldbuilding and stuff finished.
Special shout out to Superbeans for all his help on the Pokedex, stats, and for all the encouragement!