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Joseon Region Gym Leaders

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In the Joseon region, the Pokémon League operates differently from Kanto, Johto, or other traditional Pokémon Leagues. As a matter of fact, it is more akin to the Alola region's Island Trials. This is known as the Joseon Circuit, which is designed to allow young trainers to travel the entirety of the region and experience all facets of the region's culture and history. Each Gym Leader has three subordinate Captains, who administer challenges designed around a specific discipline each Gym Leader represents. With those challenges completed, a challenger is then able to challenge the Gym Leader to a battle!

Rick - ROCK Gym Leader (JP: カーラー Chara; KOR: 리쿠 Riku)

Age: 14

Rick is a young, lithe stunt cyclist who competes in national stunt shows. He loves to do bike tricks; he never gives up learning, but he is afraid of breaking a limb. Despite this, because he loves cycling, he practices stunts nearly every day (while trying to balance his homework and tutoring sessions, no less!) and tries to become as skilled as possible so that he won't break anything. He also drinks a LOT of milk. Rick idolizes Kalosian Gym Leader, Grant.

Rick is the Gym Leader of the discipline of Fortitude. He gives the Rugged Badge when defeated.

"We've all got something we're afraid of. But the strength to get past that... That's the strength to never give up!"

His name comes from the word "rock," and from the plant Nitella gracilis, a species of stonewort. The Japanese name comes from the genus Chara, and has nothing to do with Undertale.

Amber - FIRE Gym Leader (JP: アマランス Amaranth; KOR: 앰바 Ember)

Age: 21

Amber is a fiery graphic designer well-known for her flamboyant art style. When she uses her entire arm to draw, she really gets gung-ho into doing it; when she doesn't draw for a while, she claims that her pen hand twitches and hungers for artistic expression.

Amber is the Gym Leader of the discipline of Passion. She gives the Kelvin Badge when defeated.

"By my ACHING PEN HAND, I, AMBER, will SHOW you the power of battle as an ART!"

Her name comes from the word "ember," and from the plant amaranth.

Tonni - ELECTRIC Gym Leader (JP: マホガニー Mahogany)

Age: 29

Tonni is a rail operator for the Joseon region's metropolitan subway systems. She prefers to keep her Gym close to her work, and as such, she battles challengers in the company of trains. She objectively loves trains more than anyone else in the region, or so she claims.

Tonni is the Gym Leader of the discipline of Wit. She gives the Railroad Badge when defeated.

"You've TRAINed pretty hard to get to this point; I'd say you're pretty ON TRACK so far as the Circuit goes. However, I'm going to test you to see just how far your energy and determination will get you! All aboard!"

Her name comes from the word "proton," and from the genus Toona, which contains species of mahogany.

Taewon - FIGHTING Gym Leader
(JP: ワラタ Warata)

Age: 85

Taewon is an elderly grandmaster of taekwondo, a traditional form of martial arts in the Joseon region. He feels that passing on this art to the next generation is accomplishment enough for his life. He feels that his purpose was to help the next generation understand the history and culture of the region, as well as the tenets practiced in martial arts, and he hopes that his Captains, also his grandchildren, would continue his legacy.

Taewon is the Gym Leader of the discipline of Power. He gives the Blade Badge when defeated.

"Ah, so you'll face me now... Were you to defeat me and the power of my Heracross, you will have completed half of the Circuit. No matter the outcome of this battle, I hope you have learned much."

His name comes from taekwondo, the Korean form of martial arts.

Brittany - LIGHT Gym Leader
(JP: ライチ Lychee)

Age: 17

Brittany is the most well-known pop idol in the Joseon region! Her battles are usually televised and set to music, and she's always one for putting on an absolutely radiant show. She is known to show a tender side, and will use her celebrity status to promote good ideals and help raise awareness of the downtrodden. She is in a relationship with Jinsung, a fellow Gym Leader, and goes to see her often.

Brittany is the Gym Leader of the discipline of Charisma. She gives the Shining Badge when defeated.

"Heyyy~! Let's not keep the audience waiting! Together, we'll give them a battle with PERSONALITY!"

Her name comes from the word "brighten," and from the eponymous region of France.

Cybil - PSYCHIC Gym Leader (JP: リノギク Rinogiku)

Age: 22

Cybil is studying to get her teaching credentials, and is an assistant teacher at a local elementary school. Her mentor teacher allows her to play with the children; she is quite popular amongst the young students. Her social faculties may not be the best, but she is very intelligent, and likes to think logically.

Cybil is the Gym Leader of the discipline of Mind. She gives the Mentor Badge when defeated.

"Our bonds... you and me, our Pokémon... they make me feel happy. That's what makes you strong... I think... Ah. Let's go..."

Her name comes from the word "psychic," and the genus Symphyotrichum, which is a member of the aster family. It also comes from the Sibylline books, Roman books of prophecy apparently lost.

Nate - DARK Gym Leader  (JP: イラクサ Irakusa)

Age: 33

Nate is an astronomer, and his area of study focuses primarily on the mass in the universe. He finds outer space fascinating, and has devoted his time to studying the mysteries of the cosmos. Most people expect Nate to be a scary guy because he's a Dark-type Gym Leader, but that is completely opposite of the case. He's a friendly man who is curious about the enigma of space.

Nate is the Gym Leader of the discipline of Curiosity. He gives the Hawking Badge when defeated.

"I've always been one to question whether or not it's good to be curious about the world around us. Knowledge is power, and curiosity is our means of attaining that knowledge."

His name comes from the word "night," and from the plant nettle.

Jinsung - SOUND Gym Leader (JP: ニンジン Ninjin; KOR: 진성 Jinsung)

Age: 18

Jinsung is a young professional musician who records herself playing various instruments and compiles the tracks into videos which she posts online; in addition, she plays with a small combo group that's pretty well-known. She likes to hear people who sample her group's pieces; it's a sign of innovation and creativity, according to her. She likes to stay hip and on top of what's new in music. She is dating her fellow Gym Leader, Brittany.

Jinsung is the Gym Leader of the discipline of Voice. She gives the Tenor Badge when defeated.

"Music is a language at the same time as it is an art form. Sound can show your thoughts, feelings, and emotions; that's the power of song for you."

Her name comes from the word "sung," and the plant ginseng.
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Tabacookie's avatar

so joseon region is based off South Korea?

what makes north korea? a villain team in your story?