Alaya
Pronounced: A-LIE-uh
ヒバリ
The belle that rings out as true as Hafod
"Victory isn't just handed to us - we earn it with every step and every note!"
Gender: Female
Age: 26
Hometown: Cerddinas City
Trainer class: Gym Leader
Specialises in: Normal Type Pokémon
Likes: Classical music, walking in nature, the Red Dragon Bakery
Dislikes: Being underestimated, sleeping in, horror movies
Raised amidst the melodies of Hafod's vibrant music scene, Alaya, learned from a young age the transformative power of music and the profound impact it can have. At the age of ten, she joined the Cerddinas City choir, where the conductor recognised her potential and took her under their wing, mentoring her and guiding her towards a future filled with music.
When the opportunity arose to co-coordinate Hafod's most famous choir, Alaya seized it eagerly, ready to share her love for music with the world. Now, a Gym Leader, working within the grandeur of Cerddinas City's concert hall, she channels her passion for music into every battle. Wielding the power of sound-based moves with a virtuosic grace, each battle becomes a new, exciting composition.
Despite her youth, she carries herself with the poise and assurance of a seasoned maestro. Though she takes her role as Gym Leader seriously, she never loses sight of the joy and beauty that music brings to her and to the lives of others. Beyond battling, Alaya finds solace in quiet moments spent humming and composing with new melodies flowing right from her soul.
Japanese: ヒバリ Hibari, meaning skylark
English: From Alaudidae (skylarks), a derivate of Aali meaning high, lofty, sublime