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Hi! Welcome to my book for my Pokemon: Legends Arceus Au!
Im calling it "Noble's will" AU, this is basically my AU/ interpretation of how the bonds between Hisui region's bonds between with Warden and its Nobles work. Everything listed here will be just how the AU works, and will help to explain any short stories listed with it. I had started posting it to my 2nd tumblr account (mysticasrandomhorde) but felt I should compile it all here.
The basic concept is that in order to be chosen as a Warden, whoever is chosen must make a Physical, Spiritual, and Emotional bond with their noble pokemon of choice.
Physical bond means that they actually learn to work alongside their noble. Be able to work together as a duo, not one commanding the other or anything like that. Both sides, human and pokemon, are meant to benefit the land and creatures of Hisui.
Spiritual bond means that their souls are tied together, both human and pokemon. As in the noble pokemon can psychically link to their chosen human. Sometimes the warden even acts as that noble pokemon's mouthpiece to speak with other humans.
People can tell when the noble is speaking that their noble pokemon's main type shows up on the warden's body. Its kinda like possession, but its not hurting their human. More or less just showing that the pokemon is present and listening.
Example: When Palina's noble, Lord Arcanine, is speaking through her, her eyes would turn red, and soot would begin to cover her hands and arms. Cracks of lava would appear along her skin along with smoke leaving her lips with every breath.
Emotional bond is that Wardens must make a personal bond with their Noble. Usually it can work from spending time with that noble in their element. Once bonded, the warden can basically sense what their noble is feeling, and vice versa.
The bond between a Warden and Noble, in best way I can say it, is like a platonic marriage. The warden MUST be devoted into taking care of and serving the noble pokemon. They can live out their respective lives and dreams, but their duty takes #1 priority, since it was because of the Noble pokemon that their lives in Hisui are peaceful.
However, his new bond has both benefits and downsides.