Observers

Observers are an enigmatic class of individual seen only on occasion in the PokePioneers game. They appear to be working in concert under a singular master toward some alien goal.

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**Appearance**

The appearances of the Observers seen thus far vary widely but they are distinctly *humanoid* in physiology for some reason or another, though it is uncertain if this is thematic to all Observers or only those the party has seen. They are incredibly alien compared to Pokemon, and in current cases seem at least somewhat artificial in nature, and are called by descriptive terms by those that have seen them since they don't give out their names.

**Machinations**

The thought processes of Observers are as alien as their appearance in the Pokemon world, seeming to jump from helpful to sympathetic to viciously cruel and manipulative. They seem focused on the goal set forth by their master and it may be safe to assume anything and everything they do furthers that goal; no matter how abstract it may be. Though it is a minor stretch, one might be able to compare their thought processes versus normal Pokemon the equivalent of lovecraftian creature thought processes versus those of normal humans.

Notably the Observers have a habit of 'gifting' power to individuals, possibly even capable of turning individuals into Vessels at the direction of their master through some unknown process. However, as was seen during the Seaspray Arc, they are just as capable of tearing out this power when it suits them and their designs.

**Known Individuals**

"Clockwork Butler" - A sleek, mechanical-looking Observer described as being slender, appearing as though wearing a stereotypical butler uniform with a smooth metal head bearing a cyclopean lens in place of regular facial features. The Clockwork Butler is notable for appearing the most thus far and being prefaced by an audible ticking noise like that of a clock. So far Ralph has been most attuned to the butler's presence and seems to hold the Observer's keen interest as one of the Vessels. This Observer has been shown to possess the power to manipulate time to a frightening degree, using it to move as they please and intervene in events as necessary. Current speculation based on Glimpses is that they possess a power called "Chronotranslocution" which, in turn, implies it has the ability to manipulate its location in time or use time to affect space in some fashion. The limits of its power are unknown, but given it seems to have a flagrant disregard for Dialga's stewardship of time it can be assumed to be on par with a Legendary Pokemon.

"Silver Liquid" - A malleable Observer capable of changing its shape. Very little is known about this Observer save that it speaks in multiplicative fragments and sentences and is some form of shapeshifter. It is responsible for gifting something to Lizard that allowed them to evolve into some sort form of Salazzle and transformed them into a Vessel of some description. It, along with the Clockwork Butler, seemingly bestowed similar power on a Vespiqueen who was desperate to save her hive from death.