Radomus

Vanhanen Castle (proper)

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**Tuomas Vanhanen**, commonly known as **Radomus M. Vanhanen**, is the Psychic type Gym Leader of the Reborn region, the father of Anna and Noel, and the adoptive father of Luna. He hands out the Millennium Badge, the 8th Gym Badge the player receives.

Radomus is very cunning and can be quite eccentric. He is a world-renowned chess player, and a master of disguise with his many hats. Radomus is shown to have a devious side, and can be rather condescending at times, but he generally remains positive if a situation turns for the worst.

## Story Events

### Past

Sometime before the events of the game, Radomus, under a different name, infiltrated Team Meteor and stole the four Crystal Keys in their possession along with a large sum of money. He paid Sirius to fashion the keys into jewelry, used one of the pieces as payment to the jeweler, sold two others to Corey Molinar and Monty Belrose, and kept the fourth. He attempted to hide from Meteor by then changing his name to Radomus M. Vanhanaen, and fabricated a story about his fortune coming from being a chess master rather than his sleight against Meteor.

At some point in or around the same time frame, Radomus met, fell in love with, and married a woman named Zina. The couple had fraternal twins they named Painter and Fantasia. Sometime later, Zina vanished. Realizing that Meteor had found out about his change in persona, Radomus attempted to hide the remaining Crystal Key-turned jewelry by leaving it with his daughter, and sending both of young children away to an orphanage while withholding their names and relation to him from official records.

Radomus, remembering that his now missing wife had said she always wanted to live in a castle, used the remainder of his funds from the sale of the Keys to build one, and a surrounding hedge maze, in the Aventurine region of Reborn.

### Beryl Ward

If the player first enters Beryl Library before defeating Noel, Radomus can be found in one of the smaller back rooms. He appears to be searching for information on something; when interacted with, he asks the player if they're familiar with "Dreamsickness". After that, he leaves.

### Vanhanen Castle

When the player arrives at Vanhanen Castle they meet the Dark-type Gym Leader Luna who says she is Radomus's daughter and also Vanhanen Castle's maid. It is then the player is introduced the eccentric Psychic type leader Radomus who enters the room with his Gardevoir. Shortly after Radomus asks Luna and Gardevoir to leave the room and Radomus talks to the player one on one. He mentions how while Luna is not his daughter she insists that this is the case. He then goes on to talk about El and how despite his claims of being her true father he has denied Luna being at the castle as Radomus suspects that El has abused Luna or worse.

Soon after Luna returns mentioning another challenger has arrived which turns out to Cain who, after confirming that Heather is now safe with a man named Blake, is back to challenging the gyms. Now stuck with two challengers, Cain then decides that the Player and him should battle to decide who will fight him first.

After this battle Luna then receives a message saying how Gardevoir, who has been conspicuously missing since Radomus dismissed her and Luna earlier, has been captured by El who insist that his daughter is returned to him. Despite Radomus' proposal that the group should do nothing about this Cain angrily insist that they go after El and Gardevoir before leaving to do so. Radomus still has no intention of going of to save her however this changes when Luna asks him to find Gardevoir and as such he and the player follow Cain.

### Grand Gate - Citae Astrae

Eventually the Radomus, Cain and the player arrive at the Grand Gates, which have closed off access to Reborn City for over 10 years. El flees past one of the large gears beside the gates and deep underground into the same caverns found when Team Meteor blew up The Grand Stairway. The trio follow him until they reach a much more ample and fertile space full of sophisticated ruins and a large tower. Here the group run into Gossip Gardevoir along with a silver haired person names Adrienn. Gardevoir then steals the Amethyst Pendant from the player, which Randomus also seems to recognise, and flees with Adrienn and El up the Amethyst pathway in the central tower using said pendant. The trio then give chase using the Ruby Ring to enter the Ruby pathway (They also pick up Adrienn along the way as they are left behind by El and Gardevoir) however along the way Cain and The Player get suspicious of Radomus due to what Gardevoir and Adrienn had said prior.

Radomus, Cain, Adrienn and The Player all meet up with El at the entrance to the central tower where the four pathways converge in front of a gateway similar to the one Solaris was met at under the grand stairway when rescuing Victoria. El tells the group about how a meteorite housing Arceus' power is inside the tower and how he needs the 4 keys to open it. Radomus ridicules him for this and El then argues back with how he's *'Brainwashing'* Luna and mistreating Gardevoir but Radomus remains apathetic to the whole situation. After a bit more dialogue the player has to side with Radomus or El and regardless of the choice the player makes Radomus exposes El's fakery with Gardevoir being revealed to be a ditto with Radomus expressing satisfaction or disappointment if they sided with or against him respectively. After this a battle with El ensues (A/N If they player chose to side with El then they don't have to win said battle, but they do have to win if they side with Radomus). Afterwards El is knocked unconscious, Gardevoir reappears and the group return above ground only to find that the grand gates are now finally open.

### Coral Ward

Adrienn goes through the grand gates but seems to not recognise Reborn city. After some minor arguing Adrienn then returns to xyr destroyed gym in the Coral Ward and the group follow. Once they get there Radomus and Gardevoir realise Adrienn doesn't recognise Reborn City, as xe have been frozen in time for nearly 10 years. They determine the reason they were all unaffected is because of the Ruby Ring and the Amethyst Pendant acting as 'barriers' to the cause of the instability in time. After some more dialogue and Adrienn proclaiming xe will fix the city the rest of the group, which consist of Cain, Radomus, Gardevoir and The Player, will return to Vanhanen Castle, either together or alone, for the player's battle with Radomus.

### Vanhanen Castle

Upon returning to the Castle Luna is ecstatic that Gardevoir has returned. Soon afterwards El is somewhat comically revealed in a butler's outfit under the name of 'Elias' and hands the Amethyst Pendant over to Radomus, who keeps a hold of it for now. However the appearance of El makes Luna uncomfortable along with raising suspicion in Cain and The Player as to what El had said about Radomus' 'brainwashing' may have been in fact true. Due to her discomfort Luna leaves the main room to wait for gym challenge to begin. After this the player then challenges Radomus to a gym battle.

After beating Radomus, Luna informs the player of how they will battle in Iolia Valley before the power cuts out. The Player then leaves the gym but is captured by El, who is now free of his brainwashing/hypnosis, along with some team meteor grunts. The Player then escapes Vanhanen Castle with the help of Cain and Radomus, who is disguised as a Meteor grunt at this point. Before the player leaves Radomus is able to inform The player that Luna has been kidnapped and is most likely somewhere in 7th Street below the Lapis Ward.

### Subseven Sanctum

The Player does not see Radomus again for a fair bit however he returns to help out just as El starts the ritual to make Luna forget all about Radomus, but Radomus is unable to stop El taking Luna's Emerald Brooch, which is suspected to be the 4th and final key. Ace helps Radomus, Cain, Luna and the player flee from Elias with Gardevoir's help, as they say that they will hold him off and prevent Elias from interfering with their escape. After this, Radomus and Gardevoir disappear for a long time as to keep the Amethyst Pendant.

### Glass Workstation

Radomus is not seen again until the player enters the Glass Factory and is put under the control of the Pulse-Hypno(Who was controlling Cain and Shelly before Shelly was swapped out for the player) and battles against Luna, followed by Radomus and Serra (although the player is unaware of who they are fighting at this point due to being hypnotized). After being absorbed by Gossip Gardevoir's black hole, the player escapes thanks to Luna and Shade, and is reunited with Radomus, Serra and Shelly. Radomus tells them how he alongside Luna, Gardevoir and Serra infiltrated the Glass Factory. It is afterwards that Anna and Noel, who had been captured prior, arrive to the remains of the Pulse-Hypno site. It is here where Radomus realizes that the two of them are his children and reveals why he left them before returning the Amethyst Pendant to Anna before the group return to Calcenon City.

### Calcenon City

He does not participate in the battle for Agate and remains in Calcenon with Anna and Noel, bonding more so with the former.
To be updated

## Story Battles

### Vanhanen Castle First Battle

Radomus is battled on a Chess Board in Double Battle format and he has two Ultra Potions.

### Glass Workstation Battle

Radomus is battled on a on Factory Field in a Double Battle format with Serra.

### Vanhanen Castle Second Battle

Radomus and Gossip Gardevoir are battled on the Chess Board in a Double Battle format.

## Boss Rush Battles

### Normal Mode

Radomus is battled on a Starlight Arena in a Single Battle format. All of the player's Pokemon will be set to level 100.

### Hard Mode

Radomus is battled on a Starlight Arena in a Single Battle format. All of the player's Pokemon will be set to level 100.

## Theme Teams

### Telepathic Timetables

Radomus is battled on a Psychic Terrain in a Single Battle format. All of the player's Pokemon will be set to level 100.

### Black on Purple

Radomus is battled on a Psychic Terrain in a Double Battle format. All of the player's Pokemon will be set to level 100.

### Stockfish Malfunction

Radomus is battled on a Glitch Field in a Single Battle format. All of the player's Pokemon will be set to level 100.

### Celestial Enlightenment

Radomus is battled on an Ashen Beach in a Single Battle format. All of the player's Pokemon will be set to level 100.

### Agnosticism

Radomus is battled on a Holy Field in a Single Battle format. All of the player's Pokemon will be set to level 100.

## Quotes

* "*Well, well, I am impressed.*" -When sending out last Pokemon.
* "*And that's checkmate.*" -After defeat.

 [Radomus]: Well met, <player>.
[Gardevoir]: Voila~
[Radomus]: I believe there is no further cause for ado. Are you ready? {Yes/No}

 [Cain]: Go <player>, beat his butt~
[Gardevoir]: Ahaha~ As if anyone could beat my Master!
[Radomus]: Now, now. There's no need for such an attitude Gardevoir.
[Luna]: Please pay no mind to Gardevoir's capriciousness. She can hardly help it. Moreover, I wish the both of you luck.
[Elias]: The battle shall be a 6-on-6 double battle.
[Elias]: Either trainer will be allowed to make substitutions.
[Elias]: The battle ends when all of either trainer's Pokemon have been knocked out.
[Radomus]: Now, the tactics and art of Pokemon can be said to be not unlike those of the game of Chess.
[Radomus]: Though archaic mechanics and strategies are seldom considered by the average trainer, one must rise above such mediocrity in order to succeed.
[Radomus]: However, unlike Chess, there are certain aspects that can be betrayed.
[Radomus]: Indeed, I believe it's high-time for Black to make the first move.
[Elias]: Begin!

 [Radomus]: Of course. Please, take your time.

 [Radomus]: I believe there is no further cause for ado. Are you ready? {Yes/No}

 [Elias]: The battle shall be a six-on-six Double Battle.
[Elias]: Either Trainer will be allowed to make substitutions.
[Elias]: The battle ends when all of either Trainer's Pokémon have been knocked out.
[Radomus]: So, <player>, you come again. Have you honed your tactics?
[Radomus]: But do not answer.
[Radomus]: Instead, play.

 [Radomus]: Of course. Please, take your time.

 [Radomus]: Ah, the end-game is ever-paining.
[Radomus]: But, that is a battle worthy of its victory, as you are now worthy of the Millennium Badge.
*{player receives Gym Badge}*
[Radomus]: That granted, Pokemon up to level 65 will obey you without question.
[Gardeboir]: Aaaaand for our winners, one more special prize~
*{player receives TM}*
[Radomus]: A move like that hardly needs explaining, correct?
[Cain]: Congrats, <player>~
[Luna]: Agreed, that was a lovely performance. You did admirably, Gardevoir! And of course, you as well, <player>.
[Luna]: I look forward to engaging you myself.
[Gardevoir]: Oh, dear Luna~ Will you be facing <player> here or in the Valley?
[Luna]: Oh, I should much prefer the Valley if it may be so.
[Luna]: If you did not know, <player>, I, too, am a Gym Leader of Reborn.
[Luna]: But the stones and shadows of such rabbit-hole we call Iolia Valley make such an excellent blackground for a battle.
[Luna]: After all, where better than the valley of the shadow of death to stage a challenge upon the most beautiful type--
[Luna]: Darkness.
{Room turns dark}
[Cain]: Uhhh, was that one planned?
[Radomus]: I would think not.
[Luna]: No. At least, it was certainly nothing I did.
[Radomus]: Perhaps something has happened to our power.
[Radomus]: Let us quit this place for now.
*{Radomus and Gardevoir exits area}*
[Luna]: Ever-feared, and ever-misunderstood...
[Luna]: For it was in darkness hence I came.
[Luna]: In darkness, hence shall I leave.
*{Luna exits area}*
[Cain]: Welp, just you and me now, <player>.
[Cain]: Alone... in the dark...
[Cain]: Do you feel the moment~?
[Cain]: I'mmmm just kiddin' with you, calm down~
[Cain]: See ya on the flipside!
*{Cain exits area}*

## Profile

Yo, Reborn City! What's up?! We're here with the Reborn Rundown giving you a look at the leaders of the Reborn League! I'm your host, DJ Arclight, now on air!
We've got a report on Grandmaster Radomus, Reborn's Psychic Leader! Radomus is a cheery man with a fascination for assorted hats! Ranging from fashionable to outright bizarre, his wardrobe and mannerisms toe the line between defying and defining logic! Of course, as a Grandmaster of Chess, his logic must be solid.
Having amassed a fortune from tournaments, he lives in his very own personal castle, complete with a Chessboard Arena! In battle, his Psychic abilities can shift the pieces around, including making them attack your own Pokemon. Fight back by beating him at his own game!
His ace Pokemon is already well known herself, the one and only Gossip Gardevoir, who runs other segments on the network. Her strength is matched only by her pep, so make sure you're ready when going into battle, otherwise you'll find yourself right in Check by the two of them!
That's all for now, but remember, Trainers, Keep fighting with everything you've got! Hold your spirits high, and even you can defeat the Reborn League!

## Interview

Hello! Gossip Gardevoir here in Interview Intermission, bringing YOU the inside scoop on Reborn's celebrity figures!
Today we have a very special guest. He's strong, mysterious....and totally cute!
He's none other than my master, the psychic gym leader of Reborn, Radomus!
RADOMUS: Thank you for having me, Gardevoir.
GARDEVOIR: Oh, no, master~ Really, the pleasure’s all mine! So, you’re a wealthy genlestud who lives alone in a gigantic mansion. When are you going to take a wife?!
RADOMUS: Tell me Gardevoir, do you believe in the concepts of soulmates?
GARDEVOIR: Yes! I already know who mine is, too.
RADOMUS: So you believe that a person has only one true soulmate?
GARDEVOIR: That’s right~ I’m just waiting for mine to realize that the girl of his dreams is right in front of him….
RADOMUS: I believe so as well. That is why I wont be taking a wife. I’ve known my soulmate. I’ve danced among her soul, and watched with sorrow as it danced away. Nonetheless, Gardevoir, I do hope that your chosen awakens to you soon. Best wishes to you both.”
GARDEVOIR: ...
RADOMUS: Is something the matter…?
GARDEVOIR: N-no…You just…How c-can you be so stupid?!
RADOMUS: I beg your pardon?
GARDEVOIR: Stupid master! I can’t do this anymore!
TV: That’s all on todays interview intermission, until next time.

## Trivia

* Radomus' name is a reference to 'Nostradamus', a famous 16th-century seer.
* His nickname is the Man of Many Hats, as he loves changing his hat as well as his costumes.
* He used the money he earned from selling the crystal keys in addition to the money he stole from Team Meteor to build his Gym. It is mentioned that Zina had hoped to live in a castle, leading to the assumption that he had built it for that reason.
* A headstone marked with the name of Radomus' wife, Zina, sits in Beryl Cemetery. It's likely, however, that no body is interred underneath, as Radomus has only ever described his wife's status as "vanished" as opposed to "deceased".
* Radomus has the most overworld sprites, totaling to 22 (including his default sprite) as of Ep19. However, three are almost identical, and two are the same outfit with the hat flipped.