Bernard

Bernard is a timid lycanroc who wanders the wilderness in search of mediums and psychics that can help him with a unique problem--at night, he turns into the midnight form of lycanroc and has an uncontrollable urge to feast and kill.

Story

Two Brothers

As a rockruff, Bernard had a brother at the time. They did not have the best relationship, fighting often over trivial things. One day after Bernard lost a game of tug-o-war with his brother, he ran off, furious. He bumped into Ingrid when she was a braixen, the fire-type mulling over a dark crystal. Bernard revealed to her that he wanted to get away from his brother, and she was able to find out that he detested him greatly.

She offered to help the rockruff get rid of him if he were to help her unlock the power inside the crystal. Bernard soon brought his brother to her, who was unconscious. They were inside of a drawn circle that encompassed the dark stones as part of a ritual she was commencing. Failing to get a response from the crystal, Ingrid angrily beat on the rock, eventually cutting herself. Her blood awoke the crystal and caused it to explode in a cloud of dark energy. Something sinister reached out of the portal that was left behind and took in the two pups.

Within the dark vortex, the two rockruffs were confronted by the massive dragon legendary, Giratina. Bernard, still holding onto his hatred for his brother, shoved him forward into the creature while propelling himself out of the dark world. Bernard reappeared on earth in the same spot where they were taken in. He was alone and suddenly filled with regret. The little rockruff howled into the night sky, running away from where he called home.

Village Dog

One day, Bernard found a new home in a human village. Bernard was very much liked by all the residents in the village. They treated him well, feeding him and giving him shelter. They had even given him the little accessories he has on today. One day, Bernard would evolve into a lycanroc, and a strange curse within him would rear its ugly head. He transformed into a midnight lycanroc under the following moon, attacking the village without remorse and eating a couple of the villagers. Waking up the next morning with a distended stomach, the midday was distraught to see the remains of the village. He got flashes of what happened last night and concluded he was the cause. Filled with sorrow and anger, the lycanroc ran away, not knowing what to do.

Search for a Cure

Bernard walked across distant lands on a journey to find the cure for his dangerous curse. Ever since he evolved into a lycanroc years ago, he has been plagued with an uncontrollable alternate form that takes control under the moon. This form has a massive appetite and an animalistic mindset, caring for nothing but a full belly. Bernard has heard tales of a witch who could possibly help him separate this form so that he can no longer harm other innocent Pokémon.

As he tried to locate this witch, he encountered none other than Malgam the eevee. Malgam was looking for recruits for his army, and understandably Bernard wanted nothing to do with it, however, he was tempted by Malgam’s offering of shelter, which Bernard thought could shield him from the moon so he cannot transform.

Personality

Bernard is a timid creature who does not want to start any trouble. He loves humans but has to distance himself because of his midnight form. Although he does not go out of his way to aid others, Bernard is willing to help out. Despite his shyness, Bernard can summon the courage to confront others if it’s necessary. At this point, he will do almost anything to get rid of his curse. He is more than capable of love, but still tries to distance himself out of fear of his alternate form. One can say he lives almost his entire life in fear and anxiety.

Forte/Skills

Bernard has skills and moves that a lycanroc would normally have, including the unique move accelerock, where he beckons a flurry of stones to strike his opponent with blinding speed. Other than that, he would not consider himself to be skilled at anything in particular. Ever since he was asked to restore the crops he destroyed, however, he has grown a liking to gardening and planting crops.

Gallery

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  Bernard's first appearance, note both Mid-day and Mid-night forms where Anthro. This was changed in the redesign.

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  Bernard's old design.

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