Alex's Ancestor

The islands of Kai (Hawaiian for "sea") are not unified yet, they are all under separate tribal governments, with each island worshipping its own Tapu, and there is sometimes religious conflict. This religious conflict is very taboo to speak of in modern-day Alola, hence why there is no mention of it in Sun and Moon.

The player's companion is Hala's dad as a kid, and has somewhat lighter features. In contrast to his son's chubby body, he is borderline malnourished, although he tells the player that he simply doesn't have much of an appetite.

The player is a completely original character with no resemblance to Elio or Selene, and belongs to the Poni tribe.

One day, a Unovan merchant by the name of Richard Heriot arrives with a ship full of intrepid traders, and sets up shop on Poni Island, which is almost uninhabited except for the small tribe.

The professor comes from Richard's ship, and is there to catalog the species found in Alola like in PLA. He recruits the player for their "intellect", when in actuality he recruits them for their naivete and turns against them at the end of the game. Hala's dad is also quite naive.

The professor assigns the player to explore island, with each island having its own unique set of Pokemon available, and the eastern adjacent island is unlocked once the previous island's Pokedex is completed. All Alolan forms are available, except for Muk and Dugtrio, which have not gained their regional form yet.

As the player completes the Pokedex, the Heriot Trade Company gradually begins turning Poni Island into a port city and invites settlers, which leads to some Unovan, Hisuian, Galarian, and Paldean regional forms being able to be caught in Poni Island. Richard proclaims the settlement "Richardson City" and begins expanding eastward into the other islands, at first peacefully in Ula Ula, through the use of emmisaries from the Poni tribe, then militarily when the governments of the other two islands reject his expansion.

As the the Tapus grow suspicious, the Totem Pokemon begin to act up, leading to the Professor tasking the player with defeating them. The Totem fights are identical to the Lord fights in PLA. With the Totems out of sight, Richard moves to a clandestine subjugation of the Tapus by sending an array of Muk to poison them into incapacitation.

As tensions rise, the Professor distracts the player by sending them back to Poni and Ula Ula catalogue the impact of the newly introduced species, and doing other bullshit quests. At the same time, Hala's dad also begins to task the player with spying on Heriot activities. It is at this point that HTC rapidly begins taking over Kai, forcing the remaining two kings to sign a treaty relinquishing all of their power in exchange for the safety of their people. Regional forms of other countries now become available everywhere on Kai, and the Professor gives you more bullshit tasks to keep you distracted.

The kings of Melemele and Akala are not happy about their new arrangement, and kidnap Hala's dad, forcing you to go rescue him, before they then try to talk you into supporting them. The player is reluctant at first, but agrees with them eventually. Suddenly, the professor and a search party interrupt the meeting, and arrest the two kings to be put on a sham trial for their execution. In secret, Hala's dad tells the player about an ancient relic that can restore the power of the Tapus: The Ultra Z-Crystal, located in Poni Plains. A stealth mission begins where the player has to avoid Heriot mercs while searching in the Poni Grotto.

As the player exits the Grotto, they are confronted by the Professor, who has been watching their movements from afar. He demands the crystal from the player, and when he is refused, goes mask off and battles the player. Afterwards, the player steals a Mudsdale and there is an escape mission where you are being chased by Heriot mercs.

Once arriving to the Altar, Hala's dad begins a ritual. The player is confronted by Richard, and the battle begins. Once defeated, Richard flees as the ritual is completed and beams of light shoot up from the altar, and the resting places of each Tapu. They awaken and are furious, and go on rampages across each of their islands, making no distinction between foreigner and native. There is another escape mission where the player and Hala's dad run out of Poni Canyon, and back to the Grotto to seek shelter. Upon arrival, the screen fades to black. The foreigners have been driven out, but at what cost?

The following day, you and Hala's dad emerge from the grotto and go back to the village where you started. Hala is overjoyed that the foreigners are gone, while the player is filled with regret due to the destruction that has been caused. The walk back is completely silent and filled with rubble. When you arrive, your father asks you what happened, and you tell him. He is stunned, and advises that you go see your mother.

The post-game is centered on collecting materials and rebuilding destroyed areas, as well as going with Hala's dad to hunt down mercenaries that were left behind. It is implied, but not stated, that the rulers of all the islands were killed, as they are absent.

Agile and Strong styles are still present, but they are renamed to Swift and Tough.

After the events of the game, the HTC gradually falls into ruin, leading to the generational poverty that is only escaped once Monty starts the oil company with the lottery money.

Richard Heriot has the following team:
Sneasler
Overqwil
Hisuian Samurott
Unovan Heliosk
Galleodon
Jalopavroom