Appearance

Physical Description

Lean, short build. Fit.

Facial Features

Midway through baby-faced and mature. Soft looking eyes until angered or possessed by MissingNo.

Identifying Characteristics

• Purple Eyes that glow during the use of their powers:
  


• Bright Purple: Channeling
  


• Orange : Divination
  


• Silver: Iron Plate-related Powers.
  


• Black scelera with Bright Pink irises: MissingNo.
  


• Visible scar on left shoulder.
  

Apparel & Accessories

• (Formerly) Periwinkle set of clothes akin to armor:
  


• Sleeveless shirt
  


• Scarf (functions as a hood at times)
  


• Black belt
  


• Forearm Gauntlets
  


• Slip-on Sneakers
  

• Current Outfit
  


• Black hoodie with Purple and gold accents
  


• Pants with many tactical pockets
  


• Combat Boots
  

Specialized Equipment

• Iron Plate (gained from searching Allegro)

Special abilities

• Channeling: A rare, mystic power that allows someone to commune with Pokémon through their auras at a primal level. Often empathetic people with a great intuitive understanding of others’ emotions, they can take this expertise to a whole other level with Pokémon, even acting as a conduit to connect the hearts of multiple Pokémon at once. Shares a connection with Aura.

• Visions (Oracle): Mystical abilities that bestow mastery over past and future when honed. With a few minutes of concentration, these powers can glean the recent events surrounding an area or object, and their intuitive nature often guides the user to draw conclusions or find objects that elude the grasp of others. Recently, MissingNo's presence can cause Astral's visions to fracture into potential outcomes, rather than showing a straightforward scenario.

• Touched (MissingNo's Chosen): After gaining the Fallen God's favor, Astral has gained access to MissingNo's divinity. So far they can sense others who have gained Gifts from the gods, and call upon its eldritch knowledge. After a year together, their connection has grown stronger.

Mentality

Personal history

Before traveling as a member of the Phalanx, Astral was born to Kaida and Thalassius "Thala" Gefyr in Adagio. Kaida is a Pokémon researcher specializing in emotional intelligence, working at Thenia’s leading Pokémon Behavioral Institute. She used her Channeling as a means to further current research on Pokemon. Thalassius is a Pokémon ecologist who studies behavioral shifts in wild Pokémon due to environmental changes. He often spends months away in remote areas, documenting Pokémon populations and their interactions. With their mother dead, their father missing, and their sister standing against them, Astral has been left to forge their own way.
 
In Astral's early years, they would spend their days training to take the family title of Channeler from their mother. Even though they had great interest in the Gefyr lineage, Astral had always admired the job of a Pokemon Ranger. They would research old videos of Pokemon Rangers handling region-wide emergencies, all the way up to any modern news reports regarding their efforts. She had taught them much about their legacy, up until her death. Astral's mother had become sick, and so they always went to pray at the local shrine to wish her safe health. Unfortunately, she had passed just as her letter to the Olympus Conference arrived in the mail, so Astral decided to set out in her place. The townspeople noticed Astral had much more compatibility with Channeling than their mother. This caused a whispered rumor of Astral causing a shift in the boundaries between humans and Pokemon. With the blessing of the village, the Trainer and the Evolution Pokémon set out on their journey to the Sleepy Snorlax. With their mother dead, their father missing, and their sister Nyssa standing against them, Astral has been left to forge their own way. Unlike the Gefyrs before them, they have begun interacting with supernatural forces, something their ancestors would have feared. They've had to learn more about their role in the world while learning even more about the people and Pokémon in it. There is doubt lingering in Astral's mind about their abilities and how much good can come from it. Unlike the Gefyr before them, they have begun experimenting with supernatural forces, something their ancestors would have fearedin the form of seeking out the Fallen Creator.
 
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One Year Later: After helping in fighting Palkia and restoring a major part of the Pantheon, Astral travels with Jasper and Layla around the region to liberate the different areas and rebuild. Along the way, they got to know MissingNo better while utilizing its knowledge. The voices lessen overtime and Astral would come to understand the Betrayer of the Gods. Darkrai's Mark upon Jasper is erased. Using Layla and 476's bond to gain info and his increasing artificer knowledge, the trio aim to unlock a way to make a Plate in case something happens to the current ones. They seek out the Odd Keystone housing the 108 spirits of Scherzo so that they may find peace. Astral eventually take time to go home to Adagio, arguing with their sister but finding understanding after engaging a battle between their starter Pokemon. On occasion, Astral comes home and speaks of their adventures. Training with their Pokemon, they develop a new fighting style and now focus more on meditation and knowledge to weigh their options more efficiently and wisely.

Education

Homeschooling from their mother led to Astral not being the best in terms of book smarts. However, they do have a sharp intuition, and clever outside-the-box thinking. Due to consistent training, Astral has an uncanny sense of understanding things regarding Pokémon thorugh both their parents' work and his mother's role as a Channeler. She would let Astral read her reasearch notes, then help them translate it into a feeling akin to a trained sixth sense outside of Channeling. This was to make sure her child would not only use their supernatural talents to navigate tough challenges.
 

"Pokémon are always a part of us, but they also separate beings. We can bridge the gap, although we should respect that gap as well. That way we don't act better than them, and we don't give them the idea that they are more or less than us." - A quote from Kaida Gefyr, Astral's mother.

Employment

Currently:

• Channeler


• Pokémon Trainer

Accomplishments & Achievements

• Bested an Ultra Beast upon their first meeting of one.


• Evolved Storm (Eevee) into Jolteon.


• Softened the issues between Phin and Ava.


• Broke Palkia out of its controlled rampage with Koji's help.

Failures & Embarrassments

• Failed to effectively direct Storm against Jasper's Sableye in battle.


• Getting their butt kicked by a Houndoom and Liepard via Beat Up.


• Couldn't save Chapplin and Layla from Giratina's attack in the Distortion World.


• Attacked by each member of the Pokémon of Myth on three separate occasions.

Mental Trauma

• Insecure about wielding powers correctly after mother's passing. There is doubt in Astral's mind about their latent abilities.

• Witnessing Arceus' passing caused Astral's powers to be temporarily disrupted.

• MissingNo's influence can take over when sufficiently Enraged.

Intellectual Characteristics

• Keen Intuition.


• Emotionally aware of a Pokémon's feelings even outside of using their powers.


• Instinctively curious.

Morality & Philosophy

Family Beliefs: The Gefyr family's core philosophy is built upon three guiding principles that shape their approach to Channeling, Pokémon relationships, and their role in the world. Astral, having read their family's research notes as a child, was deeply influenced by these ideas—even if their personal journey has led them to question, challenge, and possibly abandon them. 
 

1. Connection is Natural, But Control is Learned: The Gefyrs believe that their ability to Channel Pokémon effortlessly is not a supernatural blessing but an inherent trait—a biological or spiritual sensitivity that must be refined through knowledge and discipline. If left unchecked, a Channeler can be overwhelmed by the emotions and instincts of Pokémon. The Gefyr family developed methods for filtering emotions, strengthening mental barriers, and maintaining personal identity in the face of powerful connections. This principle emphasizes moderation—one should listen to Pokémon but not become them.


2. Understanding Precedes Power: The Gefyrs reject the idea that power over Pokémon is the ultimate goal. Instead, they believe that true strength comes from deep comprehension of Pokémon emotions, desires, and instincts. Their research was largely philosophical and psychological, focusing on empathy-based training, emotional healing, and conflict resolution between humans and Pokémon. Some members of the family refused to battle altogether, believing that violence distorted the natural harmony between Trainer and Pokémon.


3. The Channeler is the Bridge, Not the Master: The Gefyr family saw Channelers as intermediaries, not rulers. Their role was to facilitate communication, not impose their will upon Pokémon or force obedience. They taught that Pokémon should always retain their autonomy—forcing a connection, even through Channeling, was an act of arrogance and corruption. This is why the Gefyrs never sought political or religious power; they served as advisors, counselors, and healers, never rulers.

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"Doesn't matter how you identify; I'll love and protect you no matter what."

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Non-Binary

Taboos

• To never use their powers for immoral purposes.


• Turning back on those in need when you know you can help.


• Mother's Word: Act within sufficient reason, and do not let your heart control you fully. Mind, Heart, and Body must be balanced. Remembering this helps Astral to snap out of any trance they're under.


• The idea that power over Pokémon is the ultimate goal.

Known Languages

Thenian (native), Paldean (minorly, not fluent)

Personality

Motivation

• Uniting Pokémon and people as one.

• Save Thenia from looming dangers.

• Show MissingNo the power of "human potential", and befriend it. It's not an outsider, it exists just as much as any other deity. Everyone deseves a friend. No matter how dangerous they seem to be, I'll protect it with my life if I must.

• Become a Pokemon Ranger. Helping Pokemon always felt better than doing battles.

Quotes & Catchphrases

"Let me brush off the embers when they touch my coat. May I not flinch when push comes to shove. Allow me to do whatever it takes...for the greater good!"

"I like you better when you squeal."

Likes & Dislikes

Likes:

• Food
  


• Pokémon
  


• Researching old legends of Thenia in private
  


• Sleeping
  


• Learning from MissingNo
  

Dislikes:

• Unnecessary violence against both people and Pokémon alike
  


• Being helpless
  


• Injustice caused by Team Accel
  


• Team Accel
  


• Necrozma
  

Virtues & Personality perks

Good listener, empathetic, curious, quick-witted. Sharp mind.

Vices & Personality flaws

Despite their vast amount of knowledge on Pokemon, they forgot to properly know how to use medicine on their team. With MissingNo's power, they can very disoriented by its influence.

Hygiene

Thoroughly bathed. Never skips the chance to freshen up.

Social

Honorary & Occupational Titles

• Channeler
  


• Touched
  

Wealth & Financial state

The Gefyr bank account. Due to their parents' work, the current-genreation Gefyr children have money stored there and within their house.

Family Ties

Kaida Gefyr (Mother, Deceased)
Thalassius Gefyr (Father, Missing)
Nyssa Gefyr (Sister, Unknown)

Religious Views

"The gods should be handling the divine affairs, but I guess with all due respect: a hand must guide the will if there is none in the moment."

Social Aptitude

Astral initially was friendly to all, able to interact with most easily. After each encounter with the horrors of each place they went, they now tread with caution when it comes to any new person or Pokemon. Astral's instincts make them more inclined to spend time with their team versus people. Each member of Phalanx are the easiest people to talk with.

Mannerisms

Partially humble, partially rude. While all of their intentions are good, they can sound unpleasant. Quiet, sarcastic on occasion. Talks a lot with their hands.

Hobbies & Pets

Astral's team is made up of many different Pokemon, the Channeler using them interchangibly according to the plan they have in mind. Their partner Pokemon Storm, a Jolteon, has excellent tracking talents and battle potential. A genetic anomaly occurred in her birth, gaining the high-risk Volt Tackle move from her father, a Raichu. She is level 40, has a Naive nature, and her characteristic is "likes to run." The second Pokemon, Chapplin (full name Charlie Chapplin) is a passive, easygoing Appletun who often uses her Vine Whip attack for both terrain traversal and keeping foes at bay. She is level 21, has a Modest nature, and her characteristic is "thoroughly cunning." Cali, Astral's third Pokemon, is an Aegislash that allows the Channeler to use its body as an actual sword and shield to bolster their in-battle capabilities, also using King's Shield to defend theirself. As of the fight with Melankholia, it is level 41, has an Adamant nature, and its characteristic is "a little quick tempered." Puddle the Swampert is Astral's fourth Pokemon in both roster and catching order. While very powerful, the Mud Fish Pokemon has not been with his Trainer long enough to listen completely, opting to smother them with love instead. As of the encounter with Heatran at the Sleepy Snorlax, he is level 40, has a Jolly nature, and his characteristic is "good perseverance."
 

Hobbies

• Reading old books- Training - Meditating

• Spending time deciphering old texts with MissingNo

Speech

Slight Paldean accent, at times swearing in Paldean.