User:Guildmaster Grovyle

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Grovyle (Dove by name) is an explorer and treasure hunter who has met much success in recent years, reaching the rank of guildmaster in almost record time. However, his exploits before his ascension are all but a mystery. Few Pokémon had heard of him prior to the expedition that marked the death of his partner, and virtually no one can claim to have known him before he began exploring. According to the Exploration Team Federation, his cartography in the murky reaches of Zero Isle is his most notable achievement, hence his promotion. Yet it is rumored that a far graver affair spurred the matter, a scandal which might do considerable damage to the E.T.F. if ever revealed. Grovyle claims that the Elixir of Life is the cause of his peculiar healing factor and that he managed to procure a bottle from an unnamed tribe in the far east. Originally, he intended to revive his dear Carolina with the miraculous concoction; however when this failed, he consumed the remaining nectar himself in order to ensure that his efforts had not been entirely wasted.

Personality
Thoughtful and brooding, Grovyle trusts only his guild and a few of the more unseemly residents of the Serenity River Valley. Because he is known for keeping secrets, sometimes for no apparent reason, few trust him in return. Despite his inclination to stay reticent at all times, Grovyle is seldom afraid to voice his opinions when aroused. He bears insults against his courage, behavior, and masculinity stoically (sometimes appreciatively); nonetheless, offenses against his appearance and his special clique do not go unanswered.

Although he enjoys speaking in riddles and metaphors, Grovyle is no poet. Some would say that he lacks the empathy needed, others the proper contentment. Certainly, compassion is one experience that does not come to him naturally. He often scoffs at thoughts of kindness and hospitality.

Moves

 * Agility
 * Mega Drain +1
 * Energy Ball +1
 * Fury Cutter +4

Abilities

 * Overgrow
 * Regenerator
 * Immunity (when wearing Carolina's Scarf)

Other talents

 * Outstanding penmanship
 * Adept leadership
 * Neophytic witchcraft

Reminders
Grovyle first appears in Part 1 of Reminders as the story's first person narrator and leading protagonist. First appearing at his own office, reflecting upon how to let Drapion and Arbok approach Officer Magnezone after jobs, he displays a significant distaste for his guild's brusque dispositions and rude tendencies. After considering letting Gardevoir perform their duties instead, he emerges from his office at Arbok's behest due to the presence of an unexpected visitor--Smeargle--from whom he learns of the break-in at Richelugia Manor. Arriving at the scene with Team AWD in tow, he encounters Lugia's butler, who despite his apparent misgivings about the crew, brings all four of the guests to Lugia's study. Once Baron Seymus is done with his own impromptu "appointment," the butler admits the four into the study, where they learn of what Umbreon had stolen. Grovyle then relates the tale of the Two Hundred and Ninety Instruments to Lugia and her bodyguard, informing them of the nature of the burglary. He then reveals that one of the Instruments is actually in town and that he had personally sold it to the Archaeology Association "at an exorbitant price."

Grovyle then convenes with the entire guild at the sublevel of his house, though he lets Weavile explain the situation to his associates. He then dispatches the guild to various corners of the land to warn Instrument-bearers of the impending threat, thus initiating Roserade's part of the story.

Grovyle resumes his role when he returns late from his own route and finds the rest of the guild dining in the base. There he learns of Seymus's breakdown and determines that he is as much a threat as Umbreon at the present time. After consulting Rhyperior on the matter of how to deal with Umbreon, he concludes that a stake-out at the Archaeologists' base is the best course of action. Grovyle then decides that the stake-out party will be composite of the guildmaster and the three team leaders, who also happen to be the best suited for dealing with such an outlaw. After the meeting, he returns to his office and picks up an old scarf, mourning the partner to whom it once belonged. Grovyle morbidly reflects upon his duty to ensure that his guild does not share her fate and dons the scarf in preparation for the upcoming mission.

During the stake-out, Grovyle discusses the legend he told at Lugia's study with Weavile, who wonders if the Original One might be omniscient and willing to share some of its knowledge with her. Thus, Grovyle acquiesces to tell some of the legend's more minor details, initiating a conversation about whether the Original One might still live on in any form.

Just before sunset on the next day, Grovyle and the others return to find that Umbreon has already entered the Archaeologists' tent. They pursue Umbreon, who by this time already possesses the Terra Cymbal, through Spring Town, yet the outlaw manages to shake them off until he exits the town entirely. Grovyle and Weavile follow Umbreon into a nearby ash grove, where they find the rest of the Blacky Gang lying in wait. Surrounded by the robber's thugs, Grovyle stalls for time by commenting on how the gang boss has moved up in the world. Consequently, Umbreon indulges in some egotistic discourse and spills more information about his employer than he intends, though he is also unable to resist the temptation to poke fun at the explorers' private lives. This quickly leads to a confrontation between the two parties; however, Lopunny and Gallade arrive in time to strike the first blow and send the entire clearing into disarray.

When Umbreon flees the scuffle, Grovyle alone follows him deeper into the grove. He corners the outlaw and demands information concerning his mysterious benefactor, threatening to drain him of his energy "one Joule at a time." However, Umbreon reveals his hidden needles and attempts to drug the explorer into submission. When this fails due to the influence of the old scarf, the two resume their duel until Umbreon taunts Grovyle about his relationship with Lugia. This infuriates Grovyle to such an extent that he promptly slices Umbreon's face open.

Umbreon then appears to surrender. However, before either of the combatants can say another word, Officer Magnezone arrives with Flygon and a cohort of Magnemite, who tend to the outlaw's wounds and formally arrest him. Grovyle ultimately does get a chance to carry out his previous threat when Umbreon attempts to escape one last time, but when Magnezone refuses to grant the guild the full reward for the arrest, he tells Umbreon to give the chief as hard a time as possible. Soon afterward, Grovyle suffers a rant from Lopunny for accepting Magnezone's reduced reward.

Pets
Grovyle appears in Pets as a rather minor character, appearing in only the prologue, Part 1, and the epilogue. He is summoned from his office when a visitor arrives from Treasure Town. He answers the door to find Wigglytuff assisting a Sableye, who had been sent by Zoroark to deliver a macabre letter which appears to be her last will and testament. Upon finishing the letter, Grovyle is reminded of his greatest failure and left all but dumbstruck, but he decides to follow Zoroark's instructions and await her arrival at his house.

When she finally arrives, Grovyle is the first to tend to her injuries, since he had neglected to inform the rest of the guild of the situation. Medicham in particular is outraged by his silence and nearly starts a fight with him over the matter. However, Zoroark agrees to share her story and let the entire guild know of her mission and its results.

Grovyle makes a final appearance after Zoroark finishes her story, but when she reveals that Thrasher was not even supposed to deliver the letter, he nearly faints from exasperation. He then decides that the guild's next order of business should be locating the Mismagius who appeared at Mount Averno. Once the rest of the Blades retire after such a long night, he asks Lopunny to let Zoroark lodge with Team Charm until she recovers. Lopunny proves sympathetic not only to Zoroark but to the guildmaster himself, who had gravely failed both his agent and his guild.

A false version of Grovyle appears in Part 10 as one of the doppelganger's victims in Zoroark's nightmare. This false Grovyle advises her to find Cresselia and report her findings to her alone. The nightmare Grovyle is notable for being the first character to call Zoroark by her true name (Kris), but it quickly dies from its wounds, furthering Zoroark's fear and spite. Nevertheless, this nightmare prompts her to reconsider Sherwood's advice regarding her mission and her will to endure.

Book 3
Grovyle will appear in the unreleased and currently unnamed third book of Cold as its primary narrator and protagonist. In this installment, Grovyle will finally clash with the Collectors Guild--namely Baron Seymus, its leader, and Hektor, its newly revealed champion.

Merchandise
You wish.

Quotes

 * "Everything is on a need-to-know basis. And you don't need to know everything."

- PMD alignment chart


 * "Destiny beckons elsewhere."

- PMD-E closure


 * "I now see that any lie can be honest as long as you're true to yourself."

- Book X

Best of the "Mane Six"
5. Applejack

4. Twilight Sparkle

3. Pinkie Pie

2. Rainbow Dash

1. Rarity

Best Ponies
5. Fleetfoot

4. Rainbow Dash

3. Trixie

2. Rarity

1. Princess Celestia

Best Comics-Exclusive Ponies
5. Flax Seed

4. Jewel

3. Queen Trottingham

2. Tealove

1. Kibitz

Best Characters (a.k.a. the REAL list)
5. Kibitz (Comics)

4. Alternate Sombra (Comics)

3. Queen Chrysalis

2. Princess Celestia

1. Gilda

The Guild and the VAs
I found out that one of the deviations of an author that I've been keeping an eye on was actually a memetic piece made by a deviant named Sukanar. Interested by the concept, I proceeded to create my own variation of the piece with voice actors that would befit the members of my guild (all eleven of us). I intend to add other Pokémon who are not in the guild later (including our rival guild), but for now, here they are:

[Warning: Here be potential spoilers.]