GEOGAL, the Dependable Pokégirl

GEOGAL, the Dependable Pokegirl

Type: Very Near Human - Near Human

Element: Rock

Frequency: Common

Diet: some human foods, pokéchow, rocks & pebbles with high mineral content
Role: mining

Libido: Low initially, but can be higher when allowed to soak in water

Strong Vs: Bug, Electric, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison, Rock

Weak Vs: Fighting, Ground, Plant, Steel, Water

Attacks: Harden, Gut Punch, Stone Strike, Stone Throw

Enhancements: Enhanced Strength (x4), Enhanced Toughness (x8), Ground Affinity, Hibernation, Specialized Digestion (Minerals)

Evolves: Gravelgal (normal), Earthmaiden (Round Stone)

Evolves From: None

This breed was Sukebe's first experiments in the use of having pokegirls who could consume high concentrations of minerals and use it to harden their own bodies. Without the Geogal's existence, there would be no Rock types among the breeds, as their genetics were the simplest to design and still succeed where others failed. Their purpose was to wait in areas and pretend to be the boulders around them. They didn't need much for food and could sustain themselves mostly on the rocks they hid amongst. Once someone came by, they would launch their attack, throwing those same rocks to break equipment and knock out soldiers.

Despite their typing, their skin can appear and almost feel human, with the exception of patches of color across their body that come in tan, brown, or gray. These can change depending on their environment, with some having less while others can have more. One who lived in a volcano was seen with dark gray skin with blackened patches. Another who lived nearby had a diet of obsidian and her skin was smooth and shiny, though she lacked the natural sharpness of the stone. Sometimes they might pass as an odd version of another breed, like the Marble or the Onyx, but they lack the natural qualities of those breeds and a simple scan will reveal them. Evolution stones that the Geogal eats can cause their patches to become a similar color, though this is merely a side-effect of consuming one, so there aren't many who will actually let their pokegirl eat one.

Common minerals tend to be excreted through the pores in their skin and can have various effects on them. The one who ate obsidian was smooth to the touch, but most become rough like sandpaper as the minerals crystallize across her body, sometimes in large patches. It hardly bothers them, though it will hurt those who brush up against the pokegirl. This can be easily dealt with during a cleaning cycle to remove the extra minerals, leaving them safer to tame, with the extra minerals gathered and processed into different products that can use the minerals. Deposits of rarer minerals and metals are commonly found in patches, with some requiring a bit of work to chip them free, as larger patches seem to register as part of the Geogal. Some can actually be made of metals like silver and gold, while a rare one once had a ruby growing on her chest, though the attention left her confused about who was paying attention to what. When she had enough of it, she broke it off and ate it, much to her tamer's horror. He simply had taken much too long to do something about it and the patch had been getting too large for her liking.

To quote one tamer, 'they are as stable as a mountain, patient as a stone, and fairly intelligent to boot'. These pokegirls earned their name as the Dependable Pokegirl because of their emotional stability, ability to wait for long amounts of time, and be there when needed. They can be stoic when they come across people they have just met, but a skillful tamer has been known to get around this and get one to show some emotion, though they won't jump for joy because of it. Some have even been surprised by what emotions actually go on behind their stone faces. But while they aren't quick to fight, they will defend what is theirs, whether it be territory, food, or their tamer and harem sisters. They will use Harden first and then slam into the enemy so they can keep them from getting away while their hard skin protects them from harm. But they aren't stupid when it comes to fights with superior opponents and will back off if their skin isn't able to withstand the damage they take.

Ferals are rather laid back and tend to either watch people go by or find somewhere to sleep. This sleeping habit is well-known among many, as they have been found slumbering amongst the rubble of landslides and buildings, sometimes waking when people get too noisy while clearing it out. They will blanket themselves with whatever they can find, whether it be rocks or vines or even pieces of wood and metal they find lying around. Metal sheets tend to be a favorite as they can create a nest of rocks and curl up under it. This way they can sleep without being bothered, which is important to them as they go into a light state of hibernation over time. But because ferals begin to take on a stone-like color to their skin as minerals begin to build up, they have been mistaken for the surrounding boulders. Hikers have also been known to step on them, waking them almost instantly from their slumber, with a rush of adrenaline to get them moving. This is never a good sign because it means the pokegirl has lost all patience and will attack with as many rocks as they has to throw at the intruder until they burn out and go back to their nest.

Taming one can be a challenge because their emotions can sometimes result in their skin becoming dense and less likely to receive pleasure. This can mean they require more taming than usual, but most tamers won't be able to handle them without some kind of blood gift that either thickens the skin. Water helps to loosen them up but a skilled tamer will have them relax and become like putty in their arms. Ferals require either a cleaning cycle or a long rubbing with a stone to wear down the crystallized minerals on their skin to make it safe to tame them, as the minerals that coat their skin can easily wear a tamer's skin off. Ferals shouldn't be allowed to get excited without restraints because tamers have also been known to suffer from a broken pelvis or have their sexual organs damaged because a feral wanted to be on top and/or in control. Tamed Geogals always prefer to either take it slow or let their tamer have their way with them, as it means the chances of injury due to their weight and hardness is reduced. And because they can go through a cleaning cycle or make it a habit to have a smooth stone handy, they don't have to worry about their skin harming someone they like.

Thresholders who are becoming this breed get a dull pain in their jaws as their teeth and gums begin to harden. Once their jaws are strong enough, they get a hunger for minerals and will begin to eat small rocks. Over time, patches will have come in, signalling that the transformation is complete. With their greater control over their emotions, they are able to take the shock of becoming a pokegirl a lot easier than many thresholders. This breed is one of the most common of the Rock types to threshold into.