PARADISE IN THE SUBURBS -> CHERRYGROVE CITY

[merope]

Cherrygrove is one of the last beautiful places left, and Merope intends on keeping it that way. The flowers in the city are well-kept by the many gardeners that keep the city in check. Sunkern and Oddish are common sights here, and even evolved forms of them can be seen, though only rarely. Most of the laws in the city exist for the sake of preservation, as Merope has seen the effects of war on other places, and she would like her city to stay pristine as possible.

For the most part, Cherrygrove remains as one of the best places to raise a family, even in these war-time days. The taxes are slightly higher here, though, as the gardeners must be paid and the city maintenance is not cheap. Merope herself dumps a portion of her profits into the city funds, keeping it afloat even as the war rages on. Most of the people in Cherrygrove are middle class, though there are several wealthy families in town.

Most business is run out of the old Town Hall, which is not far from the Pokemon Center. It's a moderately-sized building with a comfortable foyer and a council room in the back. The upper floor is home to the offices where many of the city employees work, and there are a few rooms there for passing Lux officials to stay.

Merope herself lives nearby in a modest, two-story house with a large back porch. Occasionally, Nox agents are uncovered and brought here. They are rarely seen again. Merope claims that she sends them off to Thalia for further questioning. Citizens are occasionally let inside Merope's home for dinner parties, and Lux officials frequently visit.

Rumor has it that there are criminals in this town. Merope would like to assure you that this is a lie spread by Nox to breed dissent in the peaceful Cherrygrove City. Cherrygrove is the safest place in all of Johto. There are soldiers stationed here to protect the streets, and the Indigo Plateau is only a few hours' flight, perhaps even less, so if anything were to go wrong, Merope and the soldiers here would only have to wait but a few hours before Sentinels or Champions arrived.

Cherrygrove City is safe. There is no need to worry about the war within its walls.

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[merope]

0021 - THE CHERRYGROVE POKEMON ACT
1) Wild Pokemon are not to be caught for war purposes. Licenses may be obtained to acquire wild Pokemon within Cherrygrove, but these are for citizens only. The Wildlife Conservation Act of Cherrygrove is strictly enforced, as the natural beauty of the city has to be conserved.
A note: as per site rules, you can only catch Wild Pokemon if you buy them in the commissary. This rule is just to lay the foundations for Cherrygrove's policies and show how the city works.
1a) Unlicensed hunting is prohibited. The wild Pokemon population is monitored carefully, and only during certain seasons are licenses handed out. These licenses have limited amounts of Pokemon that can be hunted, and anyone discovered hunting outside of these limits will face fines of up to P100,000.

2) Pets must have licenses. Pet licenses may be purchased in the Cherrygrove Town Hall. They cost P5,000 per pet, and only certain Pokemon are allowed. Failure to follow this law may lead to various consequences. In the best cases, fines are given. In the worst, imprisonment or criminal trials will be performed.
2a) Recreational battling is prohibited. This is in compliance with Lux general laws. These laws are strict: imprisonment is likely. Searches will be conducted to ensure that violent citizens are not Nox.
2b) Hunting Pokemon must be given specific licenses. Citizens are only allowed three (3) hunting Pokemon at maximum. Licenses for hunting Pokemon are considerably more expensive, ranging from P7,500 to P10,000.

3) Soldiers within Lux are required to register at City Hall. No money is required to be a soldier. Pokemon aren't regulated, either. However, Merope has a list of all of them on-file, and she keeps track of those within Cherrygrove.



1325 - THE PROTECTION ACT
1) Lux Officials do not need a warrant to search homes. This is for the safety of all citizens. If you have nothing to hide, then you have nothing to fear.
1a) Resisting a search is considered a criminal action. Those that resist arrest are considered agents of Nox. They are treated as such.

2) Slander against the government is prohibited. Also strictly enforced. Seriously, don't complain about Lux, Merope, or anything. It won't end well.

3) The curfew is strictly enforced. Only the Night Watch is allowed out at night.



MISCELLANEOUS LAWS
I can't think of a specific act for these.
1) Public smoking is prohibited. Fines will be levvied. Smoking is only allowed in private residences and places were minors are not permitted (i.e. bars).



UNWRITTEN LAWS
These are the things no one tells you. There's an underbelly to Cherrygrove. Find out about it, and Merope will do whatever it takes to keep it quiet.

For one- Merope takes bribes. She might turn a blind eye to some Nox activity within Cherrygrove. She definitely turns a blind eye to Rocket (she knows about them, and she doesn't care because Giovanni keeps her mouth shut).

For two- Stay out of Merope's basement. The Nox agents that go down there often leave in pieces.



OOC STUFF
1) Let me know if you want to be a part of this, because I am planning things for the town, and want to keep the rosters updated. Think of it as a mini-Lux. PM, please.

2) THERE WILL BE EVENTS. Pet shows, festivals, concerts, dinner parties, you name it. They'll be little things, but they'll be a chance to have events that AREN'T war-related. This is a small town and has a lot of the same vibe to it, and I want to convey that in RP. Events are optional, but I'd love it if people partook.

3) Keep in mind the city's laws and structure when you're role playing here. I won't be above having Merope step in to stop things from happening. Note: this only applies to future threads. Past threads, don't blow up my town. It's the last pretty place in the wooooorld.

4) If you have ideas, share them. Merope doesn't run the town by herself and there are bureaucrats in the town hall.

5) Also, openly Nox characters are not safe here unless they can persuade Merope to stay Lux's hand. Keep that in mind. Also keep in mind that Merope's corruption is not common knowledge.

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