Jaern

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Jaern
Augur Jaern
Gender	Male
Eye color	Emerald
Hair color	Blonde
Hometown	Helios City
Trainer class	Augur

Jaern is the Second Augur of the Torren region.

In the game

The player is first introduced to Jaern at the very beginning of the game as he gives a motivational speech to citizens of the Torren Region about the death of the First Augur. As the Second Augur, he declares that he will not allow any of the Cults to commit wrongdoings unpunished while he is still Augur.

The protagonist first comes into contact with Jaern in the Telnor Town Hall, where he or she accompanies Damian as they attempt to stop an Abyssal and an Infernal Cultist from assassinating Jaern. Jaern ultimately deals with the cultists himself but thanks the player and Damian for their assistance and informs them that he hopes to see them again in Helios City.

As the player travels throughout the Torren region, the impressions that other characters have of Jaern appear to be mixed. Some characters appear to believe a number of unrealistic claims made about him while others are aware of how absurd some of these rumors are and instead believe him to be completely incompetent both as an individual and an Augur. Regardless, the player is given the vibe that someone, most likely Jaern himself, may be deceiving the population into believing that he is a greater person than he is in reality.

Just before reaching Roggan Town, the player overhears a conversation where the Sky Cult states that they will use Jaern to summon Rayquaza and that he wouldn't dare turn down their demand. When Damian receives this information saving the Second Augur from the cultists once again becomes a priority.

The next time that the player and Damian appear before Jaern in the Jade Tower, he willingly drops all pretenses and reveals his true identity as the leader of the Sky Cult. He also informs the duo that the First Augur didn't just disappear, but that Jaern actually killed him. However, as he reveals his true character to the player and Damian, it is shown that, although he is in fact an antagonist, Jaern's actions are fueled by some twisted form of justice. He demonstrates this by justifying the murder of supposed wrongdoers and the desire to kill off the player as a means to ultimately obtain peace throughout the region. Damian manages to appeal to this side of him by convincing Jaern to spare the player's life if he/she is able to defeat the Gym Leader East in battle. Jaern agrees, with the condition that the loser will be used as a sacrifice to summon Rayquaza.

With East's defeat, Jaern remains true to his word and spares the player by sacrificing his most loyal subordinate in their place. He then makes his way to the top of the Jade Tower and summons Rayquaza using the power of a crystal that previously belonged to the First Augur. Jaern explains that this crystal possesses limitless energy which when inserted into Pokémon made them nearly invincible, and he also claims that this energy is why the First Augur was the unrivaled, strongest trainer in the region. Once he finishes his monologue, he attempts to destroy the player using Rayquaza.

Once defeated, Jaern's attempts to revive Rayquaza instantly with the power of the crystal are thwarted by Damian who uses Shaymin's Seed Flare to destroy the crystal and scatter its shards throughout the region. Jaern disappears soon after and is shown one last time in a cutscene where he obtains one of the crystal's shards.

At some point after defeating Jaern at Jade Tower, he is confirmed to have rescued the hiker's family from the Rezzai Cavern, in order to maintain his public image.

Jaern is next seen on Route 9 as he meets with Persephone to discuss how and why she failed to eliminate the player when he/she was powerless to resist. It is revealed at this time that Jaern and Persephone had reached an agreement where Persephone would finish off the player in exchange for Jaern sparing her base in Shade Forest. Jaern also mentions that the only reason he has not already dealt with the player is that he cannot allow the public to know that he lost to the player, lest their faith in him begin to disappear.

During the main storyline, after aquiring all 8 badges, the player witnesses Jaern losing to a member of the mysterious "Giratina Cult" in Amphitrite City. Thereby losing his shard of the broken crystal. This scene is recorded on camera, and will mean the demise of Jaern as Augur as he can no longer protect the people of the Torren Region. Jaern now hides in The Crystal Caves south of Amphitrite City where the player has to battle him one last time.

Pokémon

First battle

On Easy difficulty

Augur Jaern Jade Tower Reward: 4900
Types: Dragon Flying Ability: Air Lock Held item: None Rayquaza Lv.48 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special   --       Extreme Speed Normal Physical   --       Crunch Dark Physical   --       Aerial Ace Flying Physical   --       HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spe 85 85 85 85 85 85

On Normal difficulty

Augur Jaern Jade Tower Reward: 5000
Types: Dragon Flying Ability: Air Lock Held item: None Rayquaza Lv.50 Dragon Ascent Flying Physical   --       Dragon Dance Dragon Status   --       Dragon Dance Dragon Status   --       Dragon Ascent Flying Physical   --       HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spe 85 85 85 85 85 85

On Hard difficulty

Augur Jaern Jade Tower Reward: 5100
Types: Dragon Flying Ability: Air Lock Held item: White Herb Rayquaza Lv.51 Dragon Ascent Flying Physical   --       Dragon Dance Dragon Status   --       Extreme Speed Normal Physical   --       V-create Fire Physical   --       HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spe 85 85 85 85 85 85

Second battle

On Easy difficulty

Augur Jaern Crystal Caves Reward: 8100

Types: Steel Ghost Ability: Stance Change Held item: None Aegislash Lv.79 King's Shield Steel Status   --       Gyro Ball Steel Physical   --       Toxic Poison Status   --       Pursuit Dark Physical   --       HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spe 85 85 85 85 85 85 Type: Dragon Unknown Ability: Sap Sipper Held item: None Goodra Lv.80 Aqua Tail Water Physical   --       Body Slam Normal Physical   --       Earthquake Ground Physical   --       Outrage Dragon Physical   --       HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spe 85 85 85 85 85 85 Type: Fire Unknown Ability: Justified Held item: None Arcanine Lv.80 Extreme Speed Normal Physical   --       Crunch Dark Physical   --       Overheat Fire Special   --       Roar Normal Status   --       HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spe 85 85 85 85 85 85 Types: Fighting Steel Ability: Justified Held item: None Lucario Lv.80 Close Combat Fighting Physical   --       Hone Claws Dark Status   --       Endure Normal Status   --       Reversal Fighting Physical   --       HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spe 85 85 85 85 85 85 Types: Dragon Flying Ability: Intimidate Held item: None Salamence Lv.80 Dragon Claw Dragon Physical   --       Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical   --       Rock Slide Rock Physical   --       Dragon Dance Dragon Status   --       HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spe 85 85 85 85 85 85 Types: Dragon Flying Ability: Air Lock Held item: None Rayquaza Lv.81 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special   --       Fly Flying Physical   --       Crunch Dark Physical   --       Extreme Speed Normal Physical   --       HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spe 85 85 85 85 85 85

On Normal difficulty

Augur Jaern Crystal Caves Reward: 8300

Types: Steel Ghost Ability: Stance Change Held item: Weakness Policy Aegislash Lv.80 King's Shield Steel Status   --       Shadow Ball Ghost Special   --       Iron Head Steel Physical   --       Sacred Sword Fighting Physical   --       HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spe 85 85 85 85 85 85 Type: Dragon Unknown Ability: Sap Sipper Held item: White Herb Goodra Lv.80 Draco Meteor Dragon Special   --       Thunder Electric Special   --       Blizzard Ice Special   --       Fire Blast Fire Special   --       HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spe 85 85 85 85 85 85 Type: Fire Unknown Ability: Justified Held item: Life Orb Arcanine Lv.81 Extreme Speed Normal Physical   --       Wild Charge Electric Physical   --       Flare Blitz Fire Physical   --       Close Combat Fighting Physical   --       HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spe 85 85 85 85 85 85 Types: Fighting Steel Ability: Justified Held item: Weakness Policy Lucario Lv.81 Aura Sphere Fighting Special   --       Dragon Pulse Dragon Special   --       Stone Edge Rock Physical   --       Extreme Speed Normal Physical   --       HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spe 85 85 85 85 85 85 Types: Dragon Flying Ability: Intimidate Held item: Choice Specs Salamence Lv.81 Draco Meteor Dragon Special   --       Fire Blast Fire Special   --       Hydro Pump Water Special   --       Dragon Pulse Dragon Special   --       HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spe 85 85 85 85 85 85 Types: Dragon Flying Ability: Air Lock Held item: Choice Band Rayquaza Lv.83 Dragon Ascent Flying Physical   --       Extreme Speed Normal Physical   --       V-Create Fire Physical   --       Waterfall Water Physical   --       HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spe 85 85 85 85 85 85

On Hard difficulty

Augur Jaern Crystal Caves Reward: 8400

Types: Steel Ghost Ability: Stance Change Held item: Weakness Policy Aegislash Lv.81 King's Shield Steel Status   --       Shadow Sneak Ghost Physical   --       Shadow Ball Ghost Special   --       Flash Cannon Steel Special   --       HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spe 85 85 85 85 85 85 Type: Dragon Unknown Ability: Sap Sipper Held item: Assault Vest Goodra Lv.81 Draco Meteor Dragon Special   --       Fire Blast Fire Special   --       Sludge Bomb Poison Special   --       Muddy Water Water Special   --       HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spe 85 85 85 85 85 85 Type: Fire Unknown Ability: Intimidate Held item: Leftovers Arcanine Lv.82 Morning Sun Normal Status   --       Wildfire Fire Status   --       Flare Blitz Fire Physical   --       Extreme Speed Normal Physical   --       HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spe 85 85 85 85 85 85 Types: Fighting Steel Ability: Justified Held item: Life Orb Lucario Lv.82 Close Combat Fighting Physical   --       Swords Dance Normal Status   --       Extreme Speed Normal Physical   --       Crunch Dark Physical   --       HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spe 85 85 85 85 85 85 Types: Dragon Flying Ability: Intimidate Held item: Lum Berry Salamence Lv.83 Outrage Dragon Physical   --       Earthquake Ground Physical   --       Fire Blast Fire Special   --       Dragon Dance Dragon Status   --       HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spe 85 85 85 85 85 85 Types: Dragon Flying Ability: Air Lock Held item: Lum Berry Rayquaza Lv.84 Dragon Ascent Flying Physical   --       Extreme Speed Normal Physical   --       Earthquake Ground Physical   --       Dragon Dance Dragon Status   --       HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spe 85 85 85 85 85 85

Sprites

Battle sprite	Overworld sprite

Fan Art

Art by FluffyChikorita on Twitter

Trivia

• When questioned if he killed the two cultists attempting to assassinate him in Telnor Town with the spell he used, Jaern responds that he only had them sent to Helios City. However, the incantation he recited, Vinculorum mortae, is a Latin phrase which roughly translates to "Bonds of death" in English.
  • Notably, the in-game translation is incorrect. The literal translations of "Vinculorum mortae" are "to/for/of Morta of the bonds," and "to/for/of Morta's bonds," with Morta being the eldest sister of fate. She is sometimes called a goddess of death, which is why this phrase could feasibly be interpreted as "to/for bonds of death." A more accurate Latin translation for the intended phrase might be "Vincula mortis," which is an exclamation using proper Classical Latin.
• Jaern asked the Cult of Darkrai to kill the Player, but why is unknown.
• Jaern is a master manipulator, as he has tricked the whole Torren region into thinking he is a hero.
• Jaern appears to believe himself to be a hero, albeit an abnormal one, as suggested by his conversation with Persephone that the player sees a short while after leaving Helios City, and by his conversation with the main character in the Crystal Caves.

Cult leaders Abyssal Cult Audrey Cult of Darkrai Persephone Infernal Cult Zenith Perfection Reukra Sky Cult Jaern

Characters
Torren Player • Professor Sylvan • Damian • Nora • Malde • Orion • Xavier • East • Harmony Anastasia • Diana • Calreath • Adam • Gail • Taen • Reukra • Persephone • Audrey • Jaern • Zenith • Nyx