Prosphora

Prosphora
Affiliation	None
Role	Pope
Usual Location	Cathedral Drop
Species	Template:Species
Gender	Male
Age	Ancient
Trait	Somewhat vain
Nature	Serious
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A shiny Ho-oh who lives a life of solitude within Cathedral Drop. He prefers not to meddle in trivial affairs of others. If he ever was to leave the cathedral, residents of Alomomola Bay wouldn't miss him, his exit being made known by the rainbow trail he leaves behind. Many Pokemon have come to call it "Prosphora's Blessing."

As the Pope, Prosphora has many duties, however his most pivotal being placatel the war between light and darkness. To him there always has been war and always will be, however this does not disuade the Ho-oh from completeing his task. The cause of this war is unknown to him, however it's influence is not. Acorridng to him "There is a pervasive sort of cloud that has been resting over the land for centuries, causing more and more Pokemon to commit vile acts against others for no reason whatsoever. It’s caused much extra work for my paladins and for the musketeers. Pokemon’s lives are becoming more jumbled and chaotic."

Prosphora is immortal, and has been reborn many a time. With each reincarnation, he loses some of his memories, but has them restored with a reading of his previous life's memoirs. Before this life cycle, his colouration has been that of normal scarlet-hue. However this time, he is golden. Prosphora's alternate colouration may be only a spectacle to regular Pokemon, however to Prosphora and his followers, it symboloses something on a much grander scale. The Ho-oh himself claims that his colouration denotes a more significant purpose--that his actions will directly beneift and influnce the "Creator" more closely.

Prosphora seems to have a close relationship with Merlot, one which the Lugia denies. However, it would appear that he was closer to her father, given his castigation of her and her sedentary attitude during Sorbet's rampage.

Here's one of Prosphora's favorite tales. He insists this one is more fact that fiction however many Pokemon have yet to believe him:

"In the beginning, there were a trio who existed outside of time and space, brought on by our loving Creator who put all of us into being. He (and I say he only because there is no good word to express both He and She) was not perfect, however, but His benevolent heart engulfed the world all the same. In His error, seeds of darkness spread slowly through the world. In addition, His effort of creation was so tiring that He realized He was soon to perish unless something was done.

This would not do. So, he bode His time and visited many worthy (and at least one unworthy) souls in order to stash Himself away, giving so that he might also take (for something may never come of nothing). And so, it was done."

Mission 5

During the same event After Sorbet was pushed into the Creeping Forest, Prosphora appeared to quell the beast. Inciting a chant in a language unknown to modern ears, Prosphora near-effortlessly reduced Sorbet into his previous form of the God Stone. However, because of the lack of aide (presumably from Merlot), Sorbet's sleep is less-stable and he is able to be more easily awakened.

In light of recent events, Prosphora has entrusted vigilance of Tao Village under Gabriel, the Archbishop under Prosphora. Gabriel has even set up a shrine to the Creator, Divine Arc, as a place of worship.

Gallery

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  Official V-Day Card!

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  Prosphora's Sacred Fire!