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* VOLAMUS.
"The blood of the ancient Sinnoh people flows in my veins, does it not?! What is it, then, that you find so lacking in me?! Do you mean to tell me that this world doesn't need to be remade? I can't live with such questions... I can't bear not satisfying this ache to know!"
# a semi-selective, headcanon based roleplay blog for volo, of pokemon legends: arceus. established may. 2025. adored and brainrotted over by avalon. please read rules carefully. mutuals only. minors do NOT interact.
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You see, ever since I was young, whenever I met with something painful or heartbreaking... I couldn't help but wonder why life was so unfair. Why I was cursed to live through such things.
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welcome.
#guidebook.
avalon | 30 | est | they / them
first.
i make it a point to tag all potentially triggering content "( trigger ) tw." if i miss something, please don't hesitate to tell me. on my end, i would appreciate it if you tagged animal abuse, animal death and mentions of dementia. i'm not squeamish about anything else otherwise.i do like to format my posts with double spacing, however i would never prioritize aesthetic over my partner's comfort. if you would like me to drop the formatting entirely, i have absolutely no problem doing so! and please feel free to format your own posts however you wish.
second.
i do not get duplicate anxiety in any capacity whatsoever; i think it's so much fun to meet people haunted by the same brand of brainrot, and there is a one hundred percent chance i want to be your friend and chat your ear off about this sad bird. if you're interested, definitely come plot with me; the interactions could be really fascinating!that being said, i know not everyone is comfortable with duplicates; i make it a point to check before following. you're welcome to follow first, and i'll assume that means you're fine with it. otherwise, i'll give you your space!
third.
i'm not especially selective about who i choose to follow. original characters, multimuse blogs and crossovers are all warmly welcomed here. if i follow you, i will usually wait a week, then unfollow if you are active on the dash and have not followed back. no pressure; i'd just prefer to be mutuals only. i return follows quickly, as soon as i've had a chance to read your rules.my portrayal is based mainly on pokemon legends: arceus. i do not play masters. (though i still stay up to date on volo's appearances in the game.)
fourth.
please do NOT interact if: you are a minor. you write or ship incest / bestiality / rape. you sexualize underage characters. you are homophobic / aphobic / transphobic / racist / proshipper etc. anything that falls under standard dni criteria.i don't block without a clear reason; if softblocked, you're welcome to ask me if you think tumblr has made a mistake. i don't softblock over a lack of interactions; if i'm following you, i would like to write with you. however, there's no time limit on when that needs to happen.
fifth.
i'm generally pretty open to shipping, provided there's proper chemistry ic and communication ooc! i strongly prefer writing slow burn and building up a dynamic as opposed to jumping directly into a ship. given the choice, i would rather be ship exclusive, though i'm open to discussion!
#character study.
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Ever since I became convinced that Arceus really does exist, there has been one question that consumed my thoughts... How can I meet such a being myself?
full name "volo." no surname.
years old appears in his mid to late 20s.
birthday unknown.
gender nonbinary.
pronouns he / him. defaults to masculine honorifics and titles, though ultimately holds no true preference.
orientation demiromantic. demisexual.
species human, albeit one afflicted with a peculiar curse following the events of pokemon legends: arceus. he can be killed, though he cannot die permanently and no longer appears to visibly age.
affiliation ginkgo guild. (formerly, though he may still use their name if it benefits him.) giratina. (formerly.) himself.
I'm Volo of the Ginkgo Guild, the go-to choice for any of your mercantile needs here in Hisui!
#* *personality.
cheerful, affable and friendly — all qualities that any ginkgo guild merchant worth their grit dust should strive to uphold. it's good for business, after all. volo is no exception, of course. on the contrary, he wears the likeability of a proper salesman like a second skin. with his helpful demeanor and eccentric yet easygoing attitude, volo can be dangerously quick to win others over in a way that feels completely organic.however, the merchant's kind exterior is merely a facade to be weaponized for his own benefit. he is deeply selfish, spiteful and unapologetically manipulative. he can be lazy and fickle when something doesn't pertain to his interests and has no qualms about using others to fulfill his own goals. he is emotionally intelligent enough to glean insight into the inner workings of those around him, but feels no guilt for taking advantage of them — nor does he particularly care what consequences his actions wreak. in his own mind, they would surely not hesitate to do the same to him under the right circumstances. part of this mindset can be attributed to growing up in an era that rewards cynicism — part of this mindset can simply be attributed to volo being volo.that being said, volo is not a heartless monster. his actions are not driven by malice or cruelty no matter what harm they might bring by proxy. rather, it's ambition, selfishness and that insatiable sense of curiosity that propels him forward.
Eventually, I chose to direct all my energy into my own natural curiosity and ambition.
height 6'3"
build strong shoulders. small waist. long legs. athletic build, rife with lean muscle.
hair honey gold; desaturated to white at the very tips. thick and surprisingly soft to the touch. he frequently wears it in a bun for convenience; it reaches his shoulder blades when undone.
eyes silver irises. thin, almost catlike pupils. he is blind in his left eye, though due to his choice of hairstyle, it isn't obvious at a glace.
misc scarred, calloused hands — the result of a lifetime of work and travel. his body is covered with a smattering of other scars, none of which are particularly notable.
scent pine. mountain air.
#* *summary.
a necklace. a name. an abandoned newborn child. from the very beginning, his life was swathed in mystery. left with the ginkgo guild with no known biological family to speak of, the child (denoted "volo" by the scrap of parchment stuffed in his swaddling) was raised collectively by merchants. he began working among them as soon as he was old enough, coaxing passersby into perusing their wares, ferrying stock from place to place — and eventually graduating to make sales himself. volo was bright and curious and charming; he studied the tactics employed by his peers and refined them even further, honing a silver tongue sharp enough to sell a farmer the dirt beneath his feet. with enough time and effort, he could easily become one of the best merchants the guild had ever seen — perhaps even ginter's successor.however, volo's interests always lied elsewhere. that burning sense of curiosity haunted him with every step he took. a humble life settling wares would never be enough to satisfy him — he craved answers, understanding, enlightenment. where had he come from? what was the significance of that strange necklace tucked into his baby blanket? why did he feel such a pull towards the various ruins encountered on his travels, as if his very blood hummed with familiarity?in time, he would meet a mysterious woman with a gaze that resembled his own. she would provide some answers about their shared heritage, yet it only served to whet his appetite for more...
If I can meet Arceus myself, then I may also be able to subjugate its power...
stats and pokémon.
togekiss (♀) gentle. highly curious.spiritomb (♂) naughty. proud of its power.roserade (♂) sassy. a little quick tempered.arcanine (♀) adamant. likes to run.lucario (♂) brave. alert to sounds.garchomp (♂) serious. likes to fight.
As a Pokémon wielder, I give my own Pokémon orders so that we can survive.
★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★★☆☆☆☆
★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆
STR
CON
WIS
★★★★★★★☆☆☆
★★★★★★★★★☆
★★★★★★★★★☆
DEX
INT
CHA
#verses.
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We are getting closer to uncovering the secrets of this world! I daresay the excitement is loosening my lips more than it should, but...
default.
The Researcher of Myths. "Strange events seem to follow you wherever you go, don't they?" untagged.
the default verse for all interactions; follows the canon storyline, up until volo's final battle with the protagonist and subsequent disappearance from the game. volo has been cursed by the gods of time and space for his transgressions — thrown into an unfamiliar future with a body that resets every time it is killed. it's supposed to be a punishment. it's supposed to humble him. it won't be enough if volo has anything to say about it.(alternatively, an excuse for me to terrorize characters from both time periods.)
Let's stay in touch, friend!