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[[File:Seven Sages.png|right|frame|The Seven Sages in the opening of {{2v2|Black|White}}]]
[[File:Seven Sages.png|right|thumb|256px|The Seven Sages in the opening of {{2v2|Black|White}}]]
The '''Seven Sages''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|七賢人|しちけんじん}}''' ''Seven Sages'') are notable ranking members of [[Team Plasma]]. They are a group of intelligent people from all over the {{pkmn|world}}. This group consists of [[Gorm]], [[Bronius]], [[Rood]], [[Zinzolin]], [[Giallo]], [[Ryoku]], and [[Ghetsis]]. Ghetsis gathered the sages, and acts as their internal leader.
The '''Seven Sages''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|七賢人|しちけんじん}}''' ''Seven Sages'') are notable ranking members of [[Team Plasma]]. They are a group of intelligent people from all over the {{pkmn|world}} gathered by [[Ghetsis]], who acts as their internal leader.


==In the games==
==In the games==
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The Seven Sages have a different role in the sequels.  
The Seven Sages have a different role in the sequels.  


Rood is encountered in [[Driftveil City]], living with [[Anthea and Concordia]] and several Grunts in the original Team Plasma's safehouse. After losing in a battle with the {{player}}, he gives the player N's {{p|Zorua}}. Shortly afterward, he appears on {{rt|6|Unova}} after the player has encountered {{p|Cobalion}}. Later, he appears leading the members of the original Team Plasma against Ghetsis's new Team Plasma at the [[Giant Chasm]], occupying their forces to allow the player to reach Ghetsis himself.
[[Rood]] is encountered in [[Driftveil City]], living with [[Anthea and Concordia]] and several Grunts in the original Team Plasma's safehouse. After losing in a battle with the {{player}}, he gives the player N's {{p|Zorua}}. Shortly afterward, he appears on {{rt|6|Unova}} after the player has encountered {{p|Cobalion}}. Later, he appears leading the members of the original Team Plasma against Ghetsis's new Team Plasma at the [[Giant Chasm]], occupying their forces to allow the player to reach Ghetsis himself.


[[Zinzolin]] has joined the new Team Plasma under Ghetsis's leadership, and battles the player several times. After the end of the game, he visits [[Undella Town]] and will give the player research conducted by Ghetsis that allows translation of the coded messages in the [[Abyssal Ruins]]. For reaching the end of the Abyssal Ruins, he will give the player a [[Big Pearl]], and subsequently depart.
[[Zinzolin]] has joined the new Team Plasma under Ghetsis's leadership and battles the player several times. After the end of the game, he visits [[Undella Town]] and will give the player research conducted by Ghetsis that allows translation of the coded messages in the [[Abyssal Ruins]]. For reaching the end of the Abyssal Ruins, he will give the player a [[Big Pearl]] and subsequently departs.


Gorm appears in [[Pinwheel Forest]], while the player and [[Cheren]] are investigating there. He tries to sneak up on them much like he did to {{ga|Hilbert}}/{{ga|Hilda}} in Black and White in the [[Dreamyard]]. He speaks to the two briefly and leaves. Cheren follows him.
[[Gorm]] appears in [[Pinwheel Forest]], while the player and [[Cheren]] are investigating there. He tries to sneak up on them much like he did to {{ga|Hilbert}}/{{ga|Hilda}} in Black and White in the [[Dreamyard]]. He speaks to the two briefly and leaves. Cheren follows him.


It is unknown where the other three sages are during the events of Black 2 and White 2.
It is unknown where the other three sages are during the events of Black 2 and White 2.


===Pokémon===
===Items given===
====Pokémon Black 2 and White 2====
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=====Rood=====
{{Itemlist|TM Dark|Gift from Zinzolin at the [[Cold Storage]]|Bl=yes|W=yes|display={{TM|01|Hone Claws}}}}
{{Party
{{Itemlist|TM Psychic|Gift from Ryoku at [[Relic Castle]]|Bl=yes|W=yes|display={{TM|04|Calm Mind}}}}
|color={{red color}}
{{Itemlist|TM Fighting|Gift from Giallo at {{rt|14|unova}}|Bl=yes|W=yes|display={{TM|08|Bulk Up}}}}
|headcolor={{red color light}}
{{Itemlist|TM Normal|Gift from Rood at {{rt|18|unova}}|Bl=yes|W=yes|display={{TM|32|Double Team}}}}
|bordercolor={{red color dark}}
{{Itemlist|TM Rock|Gift from Bronius at [[Chargestone Cave]]|Bl=yes|W=yes|display={{TM|69|Rock Polish}}}}
|sprite=Spr B2W2 Rood.png
{{Itemlist|TM Normal|Gift from Gorm at the [[Dreamyard]]|Bl=yes|W=yes|display={{TM|75|Swords Dance}}}}
|prize={{Pdollar}}2700
{{Itemlist|Big Pearl|Gift from Zinzolin at [[Undella Town]]|B2=yes|W2=yes|display={{DL|Valuable item|Big Pearl}}}}
|class=Pokémon Trainer
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|pokemon=Herdier
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|gender=male
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|move2=Take Down|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Helping Hand|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Crunch|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon
|gen=5
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|ndex=528
|pokemon=Swoobat
|level=27
|gender=male
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|ability=Unknown
|move1=Air Cutter|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Special
|move2=Imprison|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Status
|move3=Attract|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Heart Stamp|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Physical}}
}}
=====Zinzolin=====
{{main|Zinzolin#Pokémon|Zinzolin}}


===Quotes===
==In the anime==
====Pokémon Black and White====
[[File:Seven Sages anime.png|thumb|210px|Two of the Seven Sages in the anime]]
=====Ghetsis=====
The Seven Sages appeared in a flashback in ''[[BW118|Secrets From Out of the Fog!]]''. They, along with Ghetsis, were leading a ceremony involving {{an|N}} at N's Castle. However, the ceremony was interrupted when {{p|Reshiram}} suddenly appeared and set the Castle on fire, causing all of them excluding Ghetsis to flee in terror. Unlike their game and manga counterparts, the Seven Sages (except Ghetsis) appear to be young and have no distinct identities.
<!--Ghetsis's quotes belong on his own page-->
{{-}}
{{main|Ghetsis#Quotes|Ghetsis}}
 
=====Gorm=====
[[File:Gorm Adventures.png|thumb|Gorm in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
'''Pinwheel Forest'''
:''"How are you holding up, fellow subject of our king?"''
:''"It's not important. We can afford to abandon the Dragon Skull. According to the results of our research, this is not the legendary Pokémon for which Team Plasma is looking. It is completely unrelated. But we will not allow anyone to disrupt our plans and get away with it. We will fix it so you never interfere with us again."''
:''"I am one of the Seven Sages of Team Plasma. Ghetsis, another of the Seven Sages, will liberate Pokémon with words alone! The remainder of the Seven Sages have ordered their compatriots to take Pokémon with full force! But the odds are a little against us now. To you, the Bug Pokémon user [[Burgh]] and the Normal Pokémon user [[Lenora]], I say... Know your enemies, know yourself, and know you need not fear the result of a hundred battles... This time, we shall retreat quietly. To secure the liberation of Pokémon we will steal from Trainers! Even though you are Gym Leaders, we will not tolerate any further obstruction from you. In any case, we will settle this someday. I hope you are looking forward to that time as much as I..."''
 
'''N's Castle'''
:''"If you make a mistake and do not correct it, that is a second mistake."''
:''"A single fallen leaf signals the start of autumn. We know our history. The emergence of this castle is the harbinger of change in Unova..."''
 
'''Dreamyard'''
:''"Boo!"''
:''"Were you surprised? Oh, Trainer-who-destroyed-our-castle, I was quite surprised by you!"''
:''"If you surprise them, both Pokémon and people leave themselves open. While they're in a state of surprise, they can't use their powers like they normally would. Our intention was to surprise people by making our castle appear and showing off the legendary Pokémon... At that moment, we planned to deeply impress people's hearts with the awesome power of Team Plasma and the brilliance of our new world."''
:''"Now that I've seen the strength of spirit in you and the [[Gym Leader]]s, I wonder how effective that strategy would have been, after all. Maybe that strength of spirit is what's needed to take Pokémon to the next level? Hm... I'm sorry to have wasted your time with this silly conversation. Take [[TM75|this]] with you."''
:''"My lord N's dream... You were the one who put a stop to that. Please don't ever forget that."''
:''"{{p|Musharna}} is said to appear here. Its [[Dream Mist]] makes you see dreams, but they are nothing but illusions. The dreams you realize with your own abilities are the real dreams."''
 
=====Bronius=====
[[File:Bronius Adventures.png|thumb|Bronius in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
'''Castelia City'''
:''"I thought it would be humorous to prepare a hideout right in front of a Pokémon Gym, but we were detected more quickly than I imagined."''
:''"Yes?"''
 
'''N's Castle'''
:''"When the Way is forgotten, duty and justice appear."''
:''"Accursed Gym Leaders!"''
:''"You shall not interfere with Team Plasma... Or our king!"''
 
'''Chargestone Cave'''
:''"When I saw you in Castelia, I did not care about your existence. Here in the Chargestone Cave, Ghetsis tested your ability... Once more, we will test you to learn what it is you are. Team Plasma, come out!"''
:''"The Pokémon of our Team Plasma are also fighting for their Trainers. It was so obvious that I overlooked it... Thank you for reminding me of that. Here, I'd like you to take [[TM69|this]]."''
:''"Pokémon do their best for their Trainers even when they are injured. I wonder whether my lord N understands what that means?"''
:''"Those who left Team Plasma and are behaving with respect and understanding toward Pokémon... Them, please forgive! However, those who won't interact with Pokémon in a kind and honest way... Even I will never forgive them!"''
 
=====Rood=====
[[File:Rood Adventures.png|thumb|Rood in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
'''Castelia City'''
:''"What is it?"''
 
'''N's Castle'''
:''"Superior men understand what is right. Inferior men understand what will sell."''
:''"Constant dripping wears away the stone. I've been waiting in the abyss for this day. No one shall interfere!"''
 
'''Route 18'''
:''"It smells of the sea here. This place has the same ocean smell as where I was born..."''
:''"Ghetsis wandered the lands of this world all over, collecting knowledge of all kinds while searching for like-minded people. From the moment we met, he understood what I desired."''
:''"The ability to understand the minds and the needs of others... This is an ability that everyone needs to survive. My lord N is a kind and excellent person who understands the hearts of Pokémon. But, conversely, perhaps his ability to understand the hearts and feelings of people is not developed enough."''
:''"But... Even that was part of the perfection of Ghetsis's plan. When it comes to Ghetsis, I cannot separate the truths from the lies. See [[TM32|this]]? I received it from Ghetsis, but I no longer need it. I hope you can put it to good use."''
:''"Someday, if my lord N develops the ability to understand the feelings of people as well as Pokémon, I would like us to gather again. More than anything, I want to see N confront Ghetsis."''
:''"If that is what you desire..."''
 
=====Zinzolin=====
<!--Zinzolin's quotes belong on his own page-->
{{main|Zinzolin#Quotes|Zinzolin}}
 
=====Giallo=====
[[File:Giallo Adventures.png|thumb|Giallo in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
'''Dragonspiral Tower'''
:''"It's finally time. Our lord N will become the hero! What?! Someone made it clear up here?! Now! Stop that Trainer! For our lord N! Everyone who isn't Team Plasma is an enemy! Use all your powers to take them out!"''
:''"The hero will open up the way to a new world! Which means you Trainers can all prepare to lose your Pokémon!"''
 
'''N's Castle'''
:''"Those in accord with Fate are preserved, and those who rebel against Fate perish."''
:''"Well... If anything should happen to our king, it would be disastrous. It would ruin Ghetsis's perfect plan! Our lord N will be disappointed, but the six of us shall defeat you here!"''
:''"You... You're Driftveil's...?!"''
:''"Ghetsis called us the chosen ones. He chose us and gathered us here so we can change the world! For us, defeat is impossible!"''
 
'''Route 14'''
:''"Greetings to you, strong Pokémon Trainer who came to Dragonspiral Tower."''
:''"Are you and {{p|Reshiram}}{{sup/5|Bl}}/{{p|Zekrom}}{{sup/5|W}} building a mutual understanding?"'' {{tt|*|Unknown friendship requirement.}}
:''"Are you not making friends with Reshiram{{sup/5|Bl}}/Zekrom{{sup/5|W}}?"'' {{tt|*|Default requirement.}}
:''"There is a saying... If somewhere in this world there is someone who understands you, it feels like that person is right beside you, even if you're as far apart as the end of the land and the top of the sky. As my lord N and his Pokémon understand one another, so, too, do you and your Pokémon understand one another. Which is my reason for giving you [[TM08|this]]..."''
:''"The legend of Unova is about Pokémon and people working together to build a new world! The message is that simple and that strong. If changing the world makes you a hero, anyone can become a hero. As each of us changes what is in our power to change, so the world itself changes."''
:''"Indeed, I shall. Team Plasma changed me, but it could not change the world. I'm looking forward to seeing how you lot will do."''
 
=====Ryoku=====
[[File:Ryoku Adventures.png|thumb|Ryoku in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
'''Relic Castle'''
:''"Ghetsis told us that once again we should test how much power you have. We will see if you can defeat Team Plasma!"''
:''"Go! Hurry and fall through the flowing sands!"''
 
'''N's Castle'''
:''"One can lose the forest for the trees."''
:''"We can only do our best and leave the rest to fate. We've done everything in our power. All we can do now is believe in our lord N...and wait."''
 
'''Relic Castle'''
:''"I was planning to catch the Pokémon called {{p|Volcarona}} that lives in this Relic Castle and present it to Ghetsis. But the [[Shadow Triad]] said that Ghetsis has gone somewhere, right?"''
:''"The Seven Sages... We always said we were complete when the seven of us were together. Now I don't know the meaning of those words anymore. I guess I don't mind, even if we were being used, but the dream is over."''
:''"I no longer need [[TM04|this]]. Ghetsis gave it to me, but I have no use for it."''
:''"This Relic Castle and our own castle are both crumbling... But what's different is that this Relic Castle is the remains of a civilization. And our castle left nothing behind..."''
:''"Understood. But we don't know much about Ghetsis or our lord N! We haven't even figured out if they are father and son..."''
 
====Pokémon Black 2 and White 2====
=====Rood=====
'''[[Driftveil City]]'''
* Before battle
: ''"Oh! So you're interested in Team Plasma, are you?"''
: ''"My guest. If you're going to come inside, I would like to see what kind of person you are, Trainer. That's right. In a Pokémon battle. Do you find this acceptable?"''
:: '''Yes''': ''"Let us begin!"''
 
* When defeated
: ''"Ho! You fight as if you really understand your Pokémon!"''
 
* After being defeated
: ''"I apologize for testing you. Being former members of Team Plasma, we must deal with a lot… "''
: ''"And that is? Your friend? He may join us."''
 
* Inside the house
: ''"Let me introduce myself again. My name is Rood."''
: ''"More accurately, we're former members of Team Plasma. Because of the incident two years ago, we started taking care of the Pokémon that were separated from their Trainers as a way to atone for our misdeeds. And you are?"''
: ''"Is that so… My sincerest apologies…"''
: ''"The Pokémon you speak of is not in this place. I imagine it is still being used by Team Plasma now. Just as you say, our apologizing doesn't solve anything. But you can't move forward unless you admit you were wrong and apologize…"''
: ''"Team Plasma made Trainers like him suffer… I feel terrible about it… How foolish we were… <Player>, as you can see, I can't do anything to thank you. Actually, I have a favor to ask of you. Could you please look after this Pokémon, {{p|Zorua}}?"''
:: '''Yes''': ''"Oh! Thank you!"''
: ''"That Zorua is one of the Pokémon that my lord [[N]] relied on as a friend during his journey."''
 
'''{{rt|6|Unova}}'''
: ''"That Pokémon…?"''
: ''"Oh, {{p|Cobalion}}! What a noble presence!"''
: ''"Unforgivable… So the reach of [[Ghetsis]]'s ambition and malice is growing ever wider and warping the lives of all it touches…"''
: ''"Did Cobalion appear in front of you merely by accident? Or to plead with you to solve a problem? Unlike Lord N, I don't have the ability to understand the minds of Pokémon. Therefore, I don't know what that Pokémon is thinking. But if you can befriend Cobalion, it will be a great asset to you on your journey."''
 
'''[[Giant Chasm]]'''
* Before Team Plasma's withdrawal
: ''"Aah! I will say it as many times as it takes until you understand! Ghetsis's real plan was to take over the Unova region! Liberating Pokémon was nothing more than an excuse! If anything, it would've made Pokémon suffer!"''
: ''"Are your Pokémon OK? You should take these with you!"''
: ''"[[Hugh|You]], too."''
: ''"At times like these, those whose hearts weaken, those whose determination falters, can accomplish nothing! To save our old allies, to protect Unova, we will fight!"''
: ''"Both of you, go! No, just a moment… Hugh, was it? About the Pokémon you're looking for… In all likelihood, it is in the possession of the [[Shadow Triad]]--the dark warriors who appear silently."''
: ''"At that time, I believed we were on the side of justice. By serving my king, N, I was going to make a world without war. But I was conceited, and I couldn't see the unhappiness we were causing. That's why I can't let it happen again!"''
 
* After Team Plasma's withdrawal
: ''"Oh! You're safe! I'm so glad! As for [[Plasma Frigate|Team Plasma's ship]], a [[Colress|man in a white lab coat]] appeared. He said that a Trainer had given him the answer he'd been seeking, and, as thanks, he would disband Team Plasma…Then he said, "Farewell! Walk a just path with Pokémon!" and he flew the ship away. So everything has been resolved. We were even able to confirm that Lord N is safe."''
 
=====Gorm=====
'''[[Pinwheel Forest]]'''
:''"Boo!"''
:''"I am Gorm. I was once one of Team Plasma's Seven Sages."''
:''"Wait one moment! I have no plans to confront you. I don't mean to disappoint you, but I doubt I'm a match for either of you in the first place... Hm? What happened to [[Cheren|your]] glasses? Excuse me, but that's not important. I learned of my [[Zinzolin|old ally]]'s recklessness, and I had come here to admonish him... But the matter has already been resolved, and this place made me think... What did we believe in that made us try to steal the [[Dragon Skull]]? A man who has committed a mistake and doesn't correct it is commiting another mistake. Do you understand what this means? Avoiding all mistakes is impossible, but not fixing mistakes you've made -- that is truly foolish. That being said, this doesn't really concern you, does it? Well then, Trainers, may you and your Pokémon be well."''
 
===Sprites and game data===
====Pokémon Black and White====
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|- align="center"
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|- align="center" style="background: #{{dragon color light}};"
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|{{color2|000|Ghetsis}}
|{{color2|000|Accumula Town}}
|{{color2|000|N's Castle}}
|{{tt|None|Arrested before Looker's search}}
|- align="center" style="background: #{{water color}}"
|[[File:Gormwalkdown.png]]
|Gorm
|{{color2|000|Pinwheel Forest}}
|{{color2|000|Dreamyard}}
|{{TMic|Normal|75|Swords Dance}} {{color2|000|TM75}}<br>({{mcolor|Swords Dance|000}})
|- align="center" style="background: #{{orange color light}};"
|[[File:Broniuswalkdown.png]]
|Bronius
|{{color2|000|Castelia City}}
|{{color2|000|Chargestone Cave}}
|{{TMic|Rock|69|Rock Polish}} {{color2|000|TM69}}<br>({{mcolor|Rock Polish|000}})
|- align="center" style="background: #{{red color light}}"
|[[File:Roodwalkdown.png]]
|Rood
|{{color2|000|Castelia City}}
|{{color2|000|Unova Route 18|Route 18}}
|{{TMic|Normal|32|Double Team}} {{color2|000|TM32}}<br>({{mcolor|Double Team|000}})
|- align="center" style="background: #{{poison color light}};"
|[[File:Zinzolinwalkdown.png]]
|{{color2|000|Zinzolin}}
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|{{TMic|Dark|01|Hone Claws}} {{color2|000|TM01}}<br>({{mcolor|Hone Claws|000}})
|- align="center" style="background: #{{yellow color}};"
|[[File:Giallowalkdown.png]]
|Giallo
|{{color2|000|Dragonspiral Tower}}
|{{color2|000|Unova Route 14|Route 14}}
|{{TMic|Fighting|08|Bulk Up}} {{color2|000|TM08}}<br>({{mcolor|Bulk Up|000}})
|- align="center"
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| style="background: #{{green color light}};" |Ryoku
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| style="{{roundybr|5px}} background: #{{green color light}};" |{{TMic|Psychic|04|Calm Mind}} {{color2|000|TM04}}<br>({{mcolor|Calm Mind|000}})
|}
 
====Pokémon Black 2 and White 2====
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|- align="center"
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| style="background: #{{water color}};" |Gorm
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|- align="center"
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| style="background: #{{red color light}};" |[[File:Roodwalkdown.png]]
| style="{{roundybr|5px}} background: #{{poison color light}};" |[[File:Zinzolin_OD.png]]
|}


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
[[File:Seven Sages Adventures.png|thumb|230px|right|The Seven Sages in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[File:Seven Sages Adventures.png|thumb|230px|right|The Seven Sages in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
The Seven Sages debuted as a group in ''[[PS467|Letting Go]]''. They have appeared separately in many locations, mainly supervising Team Plasma Grunts in their various missions.
The Seven Sages debuted as a group in ''[[ABW07|Letting Go]]''. They have appeared separately in many locations, mainly supervising Team Plasma Grunts in their various missions.


====Ghetsis====
* Ghetsis debuts in ''[[PS466|An Odd Speech]]'', discoursing over Pokémon liberation to the citizens of [[Accumula Town]].
{{main|Ghetsis#In the Pokémon Adventures manga|Ghetsis}}
* Gorm appeared in ''[[PS475|The Mystery of the Missing Fossil]]'' trying to steal a {{key|V|Dragon Skull|Dragon Fossil}} from [[Nacrene Museum]].
The first sage to be seen was Ghetsis in ''[[ABW06|An Odd Speech]]'', discoursing over Pokémon liberation to the citizens of [[Accumula Town]].
* Bronius made his first appearance in ''[[PS479|The Case of the Missing Pokémon]]'', when he was supervising the kidnapping of Pokémon in the city, including {{adv|Bianca}}'s {{p|Litwick}}.
 
* Ryoku was shown in ''[[PS482|To Make a Musical]]''. He was at Desert Resort, preparing to enter Relic Castle with his Team Plasma Grunts.
====Gorm====
* Giallo appeared after a fight broke out between {{p|Tornadus}} and {{p|Thundurus}} that was quelled by {{p|Landorus}}, then the three Pokémon ended up being caught by him.
In ''[[ABW15|The Mystery of the Missing Fossil]]'', {{adv|Black}} was investigating the disappearance of a [[Dragon Skull|Dragon Fossil]] from [[Nacrene Museum]]. He found the skeleton in Pinwheel Forest, where the thieves were lurking, three grunts who met him at Dreamyard and Gorm. The sage was impressed by Black's skill on finding their location and, seeing his potential, commanded the skeleton to attack the boy. Given its fast and accurate move, Black was able to identify the controlling Pokémon and defeated it with the help of [[Burgh]]'s {{p|Whirlipede}}. Before escaping with the grunts, Gorm revealed that Team Plasma is seeking for a {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon to fight by their side.
* Zinzolin was first seen in the [[Cold Storage]], guiding the Team Plasma Grunts in their thefts of Pokémon, including {{adv|Cheren}}'s {{p|Tranquill}}. He was later seen participating in the Pokémon League in disguise.  
 
* Rood did only appear when all the sages were reunited, as in the flashback of three years prior to the events of the {{chap|Black & White}}, when Ghetsis was presenting [[N]] to the other sages and distributing their roles.
=====Pokémon=====
{{-}}
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Gorm
|pkmn=Cofagrigus
|width=100%
|type1=Ghost
|img=TP Cofagrigus Adventures.png
|epnum=ABW15
|epname=The Mystery of the Missing Fossil
|desc={{p|Cofagrigus}} was used by Gorm to take control of and animate the Dragonite Fossil. Gorm had Cofagrigus hide itself among the other artifacts so anyone who would try to stop them would be confused as to what was controlling the Fossil. However, their plan was foiled by Black and Burgh, and Cofagrigus was found out. When Gorm told Cofagrigus to retreat, Burgh stopped it with his Whirlipede.}}
 
====Bronius====
The next sage to appear in mission was Bronius. In ''[[ABW19|The Case of the Missing Pokémon]]'', he was responsible for the kidnapping of various Pokémon in [[Castelia City]], including {{adv|Bianca}}'s {{p|Litwick}}. When he is found at a building right next to [[Castelia Gym]], which is "the root of the human evil" in his words, he reveals that Team Plasma intends to bring "the [[N|hero]] and the {{p|Zekrom|black lightning bolt}}" to [[Unova]].
 
====Ryoku====
In ''[[ABW22|To Make a Musical]]'', Ryoku was shown at Desert Resort, where he was waiting for his grunts to reunite so that they could enter Relic Castle. As one of them was unconscious after being defeated by [[Grimsley]]'s {{p|Bisharp}}, Ryoku decided to leave him behind and go inside, looking for {{p|Volcarona}}. He was last seen with a [[RageCandyBar]] in his hands, in front of some {{p|Darmanitan}} in {{a|Zen Mode}}.
 
====Zinzolin====
{{main|Zinzolin#In the Pokémon Adventures manga|Zinzolin}}
When {{adv|Cheren}}'s {{p|Tranquill}} was stolen, he went with Black to Cold Storage, where many stolen [[Poké Ball]]s were being kept by Team Plasma. Zinzolin was seen there, guiding the grunts in their deed.
 
====Giallo====
Giallo appeared after a fight broke out between {{p|Tornadus}} and {{p|Thundurus}} that was quelled by {{p|Landorus}}. After Landorus took away the other two Pokémon and fled into the sky, Giallo caught them in Poké Balls.
 
=====Pokémon=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Giallo
|gender=male
|pkmn=Tornadus
|width=100%
|type1=Flying
|img=TP Tornadus Adventures.png
|epnum=ABW24
|epname=Battle on a Roller Coaster
|desc={{p|Tornadus}} first appeared battling with Thundurus near the Battle Subway train. After he was taken away Landorus, he was captured by Giallo. Later, Tornadus was used to battle the Gym Leaders at Nacrene City.
 
None of Tornadus's moves are known.}}
 
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Giallo
|gender=male
|pkmn=Thundurus
|width=100%
|type1=Electric
|type2=Flying
|img=TP Thundurus Adventures.png
|epnum=ABW24
|epname=Battle on a Roller Coaster
|desc={{p|Thundurus}} first appeared causing havoc in Nimbasa City. Later, he appeared battling with Tornadus near the Battle Subway train. After he was taken away Landorus, he was captured by Giallo. Later, Thundurus was used to battle the Gym Leaders at Nacrene City.
 
None of Thundurus's moves are known.}}
 
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Giallo
|gender=male
|pkmn=Landorus
|width=100%
|type1=Ground
|type2=Flying
|img=TP Landorus Adventures.png
|epnum=Black & White chapter (Adventures)
|epname=Black & White chapter
|desc={{p|Landorus}} first appeared quelling the fight between Tornadus and Thundurus near the Battle Subway train. After taking them away, he was captured by Giallo. Later, Landorus was used to battle the Gym Leaders at Nacrene City.
 
None of Landorus's moves are known.}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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* Six of the Seven Sages have quoted proverbs from several Chinese philosophers.
* Six of the Seven Sages have quoted proverbs from several Chinese philosophers.
** Sage Zinzolin quotes a proverb from ''{{wp|Mencius (book)|Mencius}}'' and a line from ''{{wp|Tao Te Ching}}'' at N's Castle.
** Sage Zinzolin quotes a proverb from ''{{wp|Mencius (book)|Mencius}}'' and a line from ''{{wp|Tao Te Ching}}'' at N's Castle.
** Sage Gorm quotes a proverb from Sun Tzu's ''{{wp|The Art of War}}'' at Pinwheel Forest, and a line from both The {{wp|Analects}} and ''{{wp|Huainanzi}}'' at N's Castle.
** Sage Gorm quotes a proverb from {{wp|Sun Tzu}}'s ''{{wp|The Art of War}}'' in Pinwheel Forest, and a line from both The {{wp|Analects}} and ''{{wp|Huainanzi}}'' at N's Castle.
** Sage Bronius quotes another line from ''Tao Te Ching'' at N's Castle.
** Sage Bronius quotes another line from ''Tao Te Ching'' at N's Castle.
** Sage Giallo quotes another line from ''Mencius'' at N's Castle.
** Sage Giallo quotes another line from ''Mencius'' at N's Castle.
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* The TMs given by the sages are all for [[stats|stat]]-raising moves.
* The TMs given by the sages are all for [[stats|stat]]-raising moves.
** Of these, Rood is the only sage that gives a [[TM]] that raises the user's stats by a total of one stage. The other TMs given either raise one stat two stages or two stats one stage.
** Of these, Rood is the only sage that gives a [[TM]] that raises the user's stats by a total of one stage. The other TMs given either raise one stat two stages or two stats one stage.
==Name origin==
===Gorm===
{| align="left" style="background: #{{water color light}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color}}"
|- align=center
! style="{{roundytl|5px}};" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}};" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Japanese
|アスラ ''Azula''
|From ''azul''. Latin for "blue".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|English
|Gorm
|Gaelic for "blue".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|French
|Azuro
|From ''azur''. Old French for "blue".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|German
|Caeruleus
|Latin for "cerulean".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Italian
|Celio
|From ''cielo''. Italian and Spanish for "sky".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Spanish
|Blau
|German and Catalan for "blue".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Korean
|아줄 ''Azul''
|Same as Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
<!--|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
|
|-->
|}
{{-}}
===Bronius===
{| align="left" style="background: #{{orange color light}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{orange color}}"
|- align=center
! style="{{roundytl|5px}};" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}};" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Japanese
|スムラ ''Sumra''
|From ''سمرة sumra''. Arabic for "brownness" or "tan".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|English
|Bronius
|From ''braun''. German for "brown". Also a Lithuanian name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|French
|Alezan
|French for "{{wp|Chestnut (color)|chestnut}}".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|German
|Aquilus
|Latin for "brown".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Italian
|Moreno
|Spanish for "brown".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Spanish
|Sumra
|From ''سمرة sumra''. Arabic for "brownness" or "tan".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Korean
|스므라 ''Semra''
|Same as Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
<!--|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
|
|-->
|}
{{-}}
===Rood===
{| align="left" style="background: #{{red color light}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{red color}}"
|- align=center
! style="{{roundytl|5px}};" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}};" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Japanese
|ロット ''Rot''
| German for "red".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|English
|Rood
|Dutch for "red".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|French
|Carmine
|From ''carmin'', French for "{{wp|carmine}}".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|German
|Rubius
|From ''rubeus'', Latin for "red".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Italian
|Ross
|From ''rosso'', Italian for "red".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Spanish
|Ruga
|From ''ruĝa'', {{wp|Esperanto}} for "red".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Korean
|로트 ''Rot''
|Same as Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
<!--|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
|
|-->
|}
{{-}}
===Giallo===
{| align="left" style="background: #{{yellow color light}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{yellow color}}"
|- align=center
! style="{{roundytl|5px}};" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}};" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Japanese
|ジャロ ''Giallo''
|Italian for "yellow".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|English
|Giallo
|Italian for "yellow".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|French
|Auric
|From ''aurum''. Latin for "gold". Also an {{wp|oxidation state}} of gold (Au<sup>3+</sup>).
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|German
|Flavus
|Latin for "yellow".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Italian
|Giano
|Similar to ''giallo''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Spanish
|Giallo
|Italian for "yellow".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Korean
|쟈로 ''Giaro''
|Same as Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
<!--|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
|
|-->
|}
{{-}}
===Ryoku===
{| align="left" style="background: #{{green color light}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{green color}}"
|- align=center
! style="{{roundytl|5px}};" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}};" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Japanese
|リョクシ ''Ryokushi''
|From 緑色 ''ryokushoku''. Japanese for "green".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|English
|Ryoku
|From ''ryokushoku''. Japanese for "green".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|French
|Glaucus
|From ''glaukos''. Greek for "bluish-green".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|German
|Viridius
|From ''viridis''. Latin for "green".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Italian
|Verdanio
|From ''verde''. Italian for "green".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Spanish
|Ryoku
|From ''ryokushoku''. Japanese for "green".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Korean
|녹시 ''Noksi''
|From 녹 (綠) ''nok'', Korean for "green".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
<!--|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
|
|-->
|}
{{-}}


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn=七賢人 ''{{tt|Qīxiánrén|Seven Sages}}
|fr=Sept Sages
|fr=Sept Sages
|de=Sieben Weise
|de=Sieben Weise
|it=Sette Saggi
|it=Sette Saggi
|ko=
|ko=칠현인 ''{{tt|Chil'hyeonin|Seven Sages}}''
|es=Siete Sabios
|es=Siete Sabios
}}
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Revision as of 01:37, 4 February 2016

The Seven Sages in the opening of Black and White

The Seven Sages (Japanese: 七賢人 Seven Sages) are notable ranking members of Team Plasma. They are a group of intelligent people from all over the world. This group consists of Gorm, Bronius, Rood, Zinzolin, Giallo, Ryoku, and Ghetsis. Ghetsis gathered the sages, and acts as their internal leader.

In the games

Pokémon Black and White

The sages are met individually throughout the games, but all of them are seen together in N's Castle where they block the way to N. All the Gym Leaders (with the exception of Cilan, Chili, and Cress) appear and clear the way to N. They typically refrain from battling, having Grunts do so for them.

After Ghetsis has been defeated, the player must help Looker find the remaining six sages all over Unova. Upon being found, each will give the player a TM.

Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

The Seven Sages have a different role in the sequels.

Rood is encountered in Driftveil City, living with Anthea and Concordia and several Grunts in the original Team Plasma's safehouse. After losing in a battle with the player, he gives the player N's Zorua. Shortly afterward, he appears on Route 6 after the player has encountered Cobalion. Later, he appears leading the members of the original Team Plasma against Ghetsis's new Team Plasma at the Giant Chasm, occupying their forces to allow the player to reach Ghetsis himself.

Zinzolin has joined the new Team Plasma under Ghetsis's leadership and battles the player several times. After the end of the game, he visits Undella Town and will give the player research conducted by Ghetsis that allows translation of the coded messages in the Abyssal Ruins. For reaching the end of the Abyssal Ruins, he will give the player a Big Pearl and subsequently departs.

Gorm appears in Pinwheel Forest, while the player and Cheren are investigating there. He tries to sneak up on them much like he did to Hilbert/Hilda in Black and White in the Dreamyard. He speaks to the two briefly and leaves. Cheren follows him.

It is unknown where the other three sages are during the events of Black 2 and White 2.

Items given

Item Location Games
TM Dark TM01 (Hone Claws) Gift from Zinzolin at the Cold Storage  B  W 
TM Psychic TM04 (Calm Mind) Gift from Ryoku at Relic Castle  B  W 
TM Fighting TM08 (Bulk Up) Gift from Giallo at Route 14  B  W 
TM Normal TM32 (Double Team) Gift from Rood at Route 18  B  W 
TM Rock TM69 (Rock Polish) Gift from Bronius at Chargestone Cave  B  W 
TM Normal TM75 (Swords Dance) Gift from Gorm at the Dreamyard  B  W 
Big Pearl Big Pearl Gift from Zinzolin at Undella Town  B2  W2 

In the anime

Two of the Seven Sages in the anime

The Seven Sages appeared in a flashback in Secrets From Out of the Fog!. They, along with Ghetsis, were leading a ceremony involving N at N's Castle. However, the ceremony was interrupted when Reshiram suddenly appeared and set the Castle on fire, causing all of them excluding Ghetsis to flee in terror. Unlike their game and manga counterparts, the Seven Sages (except Ghetsis) appear to be young and have no distinct identities.

In the manga

The Seven Sages in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

The Seven Sages debuted as a group in Letting Go. They have appeared separately in many locations, mainly supervising Team Plasma Grunts in their various missions.


Trivia

  • They share noticeable similarities with the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove.
  • Six of the Seven Sages have quoted proverbs from several Chinese philosophers.
    • Sage Zinzolin quotes a proverb from Mencius and a line from Tao Te Ching at N's Castle.
    • Sage Gorm quotes a proverb from Sun Tzu's The Art of War in Pinwheel Forest, and a line from both The Analects and Huainanzi at N's Castle.
    • Sage Bronius quotes another line from Tao Te Ching at N's Castle.
    • Sage Giallo quotes another line from Mencius at N's Castle.
    • In the Japanese version, Sage Ryoku quotes a line from Zhuangzi at N's Castle. In both versions, he also quotes a proverb by Song Dynasty philosopher Hu Yin at N's Castle.
    • Sage Rood quotes another proverb from the Analects and made a reference to a Chinese idiom at N's Castle.
  • With the exception of Ghetsis, their names are references to the colors of the rainbow.
  • The TMs given by the sages are all for stat-raising moves.
    • Of these, Rood is the only sage that gives a TM that raises the user's stats by a total of one stage. The other TMs given either raise one stat two stages or two stats one stage.

In other languages

Language Title
Mandarin Chinese 七賢人 Qīxiánrén
France Flag.png French Sept Sages
Germany Flag.png German Sieben Weise
Italy Flag.png Italian Sette Saggi
South Korea Flag.png Korean 칠현인 Chil'hyeonin
Spain Flag.png Spanish Siete Sabios



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King
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N
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Seven Sages
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ZinzolinGormBroniusGhetsis (Masters)GialloRyokuRood
Other members
Anthea OD.png Concordia OD.png Colress OD.png Shadow Triad OD.pngShadow Triad OD.pngShadow Triad OD.png Team Plasma M BW OD.pngTeam Plasma F BW OD.pngTeam Plasma M OD.pngTeam Plasma F OD.png
Anthea Concordia Colress
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Animation and manga
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