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Revision as of 02:05, 6 December 2013
Name: | Derek Morton |
Nickname/Alias: | Dune |
Gender: | Male |
Sexuality: | Unknown |
Age: | 21 |
Height: | Unknown |
Ethnicity: | Unknown |
Birthday: | September 21st |
Attribute: | N/A |
Trainer ID: | N/A |
Home: | Phenac City, Orre |
Pokéform: | Drilbur |
Starter: | Galvani |
Status: | Alive |
An explorer and aspiring archaeologist who happened upon a group of living legends. Specializes in sandstorm combat.
Contents
Biography
A native of Orre, Derek Morton was more at home in the barrens around his home of Phenac City than in the town itself. He would lose himself exploring every tiny nook and cranny trying to find nothing in particular. This earned him his nickname, as people in town compared the young man to a "walking sand dune". Aside from his school studies, he poured over books about ancient history and maps, most of which he found to be woefully vague or incomplete. Deciding that he wanted to fill in the blanks himself, Dune signed onto the first of Silph Co.'s many expeditions. Providing much needed muscle (literally and figuratively) and knowledge of the local landscape, Dune found himself rehired time and again. He eventually saved enough money to obtain all the supplies he needed, and bought passage from Gateon Port to new and interesting place.
Dune is helped the J-Team find and defeat the scientists that had attempted to capture Cresselia, and after some convincing, went to Orre with the rest of the team after it was discovered that Cipher was the main financial backer of the aforementioned scientists. There, Dune has not only Snagged several Shadow Pokemon, but has also discovered that he is in fact the descendant of Sabaku, he's started training in Sabaku's personal fighting style, and that Galvani, his starter and partner, is in fact a girl.
Appearance
Dune has short brown hair and brown eyes. His skin is very tan from the amount of time he spends in the sun. He stands at about 5'10", with a thin frame that makes most clothes in his size category a little loose.
Dune dresses for practicality. He favors clothes that are light and loose when traveling through the desert or mountains, but will wear thicker clothing at high altitudes and in colder climates. He prefers light earth tones, generally tan or brown. He can always be found wearing his pair of custom orange Go-Goggles, and will usually have a tan scarf wrapped around his neck.
He has received two sets of headwear as gifts. The first is an Indiana Jones-esque fedora, which he received from Des, and the second is a helmet, crafted by Galvani, which looks suspiciously like a military ballistics helmet. Galvani later added a light to the front of it.
After discovering the tomb holding ancient warriors of Terrera, he was rewarded with an ancient staff made of petrified wood, capped with a small figurine of an Arcanine made of white gold. He now uses it as a walking staff.
Personality
Dune is, in a word, observational. He has studied every myth and legend he can get his hands on, as well as the synopses of said legends by others. He tends to read new people about as often as new books, and knows what to looks for when telling someone's mental state. This can backfire, as he tends to drown out other events, leading to tunnel vision. Dune developed a strong sense of morality from all the myths and legends he read, as well as the sense of honor his father instilled in him. He believes that while doing good towards someone evil may not seem logical, doing evil towards evil will only make matters worse. Dune does not see himself as a natural leader. He has a natural urge to help those in need, but will step back if he believes someone can handle the job better.
Further Details
Favorite Color: Orange
Attribute: None
Aura/Obscura Affinity: Telepathically Deaf, no abilities otherwise
Likes: Majestic vistas, ancient ruins, spicy food
Dislikes: Sailing, bitter food, being lost, scorpion Pokémon
Dune's Team
In the AU
In the AU, Dune never met Galvani. Thus, he lost interest in trying to leave Orre and eventually enrolled in Phenac University to earn a Masters Degree in World History. He also shed his old nickname, and is commonly known by his first name Derek.
After the bombs hit, Derek fled the city and met up with Justy, the PreGym leader. The two of them gathered a small group of refugees and fled to Eclo Canyon, where they built a small base using the remnants of the old Team Snagem base. After hearing rumors of a prisoner from Kalos that was being kept in solitary confinement, Derek and Justy rescued the captive, who turned out to be General Guy, a famous revolutionary returned as a Yamask.
Relationships
Dune is new to the group, so he hasn't become fully acquainted with everyone quite yet. Nevertheless, he has already built some strong bonds.
- During a Dream Rift breakout inside the Unova Champion's room, Dune and team had rushed to Ren's aid after the latter had been swarmed by Infernapes. Later, the two teamed up with Des to close the reopened Castelia City rift. The two are now good friends.
- After Umbra told Every and Dune about his past as the Ghost Lord, Dune took it in stride, saying that he had already proven himself to no longer be the man he once was.
- Dune's first meeting with Herbert was sparked by a mutual interest in myths, specifically those of the Sinnoh region. Selene had to intervene, however, when Dune started becoming slightly manic over hearing about the Lake Trio. This may not have left the best of first impressions.
- After a chance (Haha) meeting inside the Holon Ruins, it was revealed that Dune and Pi had both experienced similar attacks on their psyche by ancient, malignant beings known as the Criminal and Madness, respectively. The two shared their tales and parted ways.
Trivia
- Dune's battling style is inspired by Justy, the Pregym Leader in Phenac City.
- Dune's Go-Goggles were custom made for improved peripheral vision. There is also space for further upgrades as necessary.
- Dune's development name was "Dusty", Galvani's was "Tesla", and Rill's was "Delta".
- Back in Orre, Dune had several run-ins with a certain affro'd Wanderer. He would likely recognize him and his music on sight.
- Hildr, Dune's Donphan, is currently the only Mon that is both native to the Dream World and is also a Delta Species.
Dune's Team | |
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On Hand : | Galvani![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
With The Stormchaser : | Garuda![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Boxed: | None |
As last seen in: Entralink Arc |