[@TheIrishJJ] [color=565685]‘Oh, there he is.’[/color] Said an old, local man who once in a while visited Rory’s home to chat with his parents. Darryl had grey hair, the uniform of a working man and was closely followed by a Machop for some reason, and he had just entered the Pokémon Center and walked over to where Rory was sitting. [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/QKg3tzl.png[/img][/center] [color=565685]‘Getting ready for your Pokémon journey, huh? Already started it. Good on you. Always nice to see young trainers growing up. Reminds me of my own journey, all those years ago. Hueh-heh.’[/color] He chuckled a bit for himself. [color=565685]‘Now, I know we’re not supposed to spoil the kiddos that embark on their journeys… but I’m not gonna have any more use of this, am I?’[/color] He chuckled a bit darkly, as he put two items on the table… [center][color=6ecff6][i]Rory obtained Scope Lens![/i][/color][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Rory obtained TM65 Shadow Claw![/i][/color][/center] [color=565685]‘Go get them, kiddo.’[/color] Darryl chuckled to himself, the old Pokémon trainer turning with intention to leave, Machop looking curiously at Rory for a moment before turning to leave with him. Of course, if Rory wanted to intercept him, he could. Otherwise, he could continue his journey, or continue sitting there. [hider=still in][center][h2]Highhill Town[/h2] [url=https://i.imgur.com/dsqK7cw.jpg][img]https://i.imgur.com/EiXydD2.jpg[/img][/url] [url=https://i.imgur.com/AT5U8U9.jpg][img]https://i.imgur.com/5bvHMMV.jpg[/img][/url][/center] [sub][sub](couldn’t decide what image I wanted to use)[/sub][/sub] Highhill Town is a small, lively place that has seemingly stood atop this hill from time immemorial and never really changed. The atmosphere in Highhill Town is much fresher than surrounding places, the buildings are older and the work as honest as ever. The old town is populated by elders and younglings aplenty, and the town has a culture of their own. Plenty of Pokémon assist with the work, either as work-force or the animals that work is being done on. One usually only crosses Highhill Town on a trip to or from Pureplain City. Regardless, it is a place of beauty. The fields around it are cultivated by hard-working people and Pokémon while the lake to the east gleams in the sunshine as fishermen attend it. There are small roads of asphalt spiraling up the hill to lead to all the old buildings, and children playing around in stairs or nature is very common. It is said that a trainer praying at the nearby Silent Shrine will be blessed on their journey, so many travel to Highhill Town just for that. There’s also a set of very ancient rocks spread about town, pointing out towards the lake on top of the hill with some engravings. What they mean? Nobody knows. Also, Highhill Town is the residence of a certain Move Changer, whose abilities are sought by some new trainers. What he can do? Visit him to find out.[/hider] [hider=Suggestions to actions]1. Find Pokémon. [i]Can still search for Pokémon in towns~[/i] 2. Talk. [i]In cities, there are considerably more people one can talk to. Talking can give you info on local rumors and such.[/i] 3. Exit. [i]Exit the town to any of the connected areas.[/i] 4. Specify. [i]If you specify what you want to do, the GM will take it into account and tell the result.[/i] 5. Trigger random event. [i]Force the GM to use his imagination to make a scenario for you.[/i] 6. Notable Buildings. [i]Visit any of the facilities of the city![/i] 6.1. Pokémon Center. [i]Heal all your Pokémon.[/i] 6.2. PokéMart. [i]Go to a store and buy things.[/i] 6.3. Pokémon Gym. [i]???[/i] 6.4. Docks. [i]For fishermen or perhaps a ticket across Route 14.[/i] 6.5. Ancient Rocks. [i]Of completely unknown origin, ancient writing on them.[/i] 6.6. Ranch. [i]There are ranches around Highhill, if you stand to gain from them.[/i] 6.7. Move Changer. [i]We can guess from the name, but what can this man do?[/i] 6.8. Mayor’s House. [i]If you see reason to visit, it’s right by the rocks.[/i] 7. Rory Character Specific: Home. [i]You may make up whatever you wish that you might want to revisit here, within reasonable limits.[/i][/hider] [i]Connected areas: [/i] Route 1. [i]To the south, is the common route of first journeys. Green and straight.[/i] Route 3. [i]To the north, the route to Rainrock or the Silent Shrine. A wet woodland.[/i] Route 14. [i]To the east, the lake known as the Dragon Lake, potentially for crossing.[/i] [hider=Highhill Town, known Pokémon]Common: #66 Machop Uncommon: Rare:[/hider] __________________________ [@Project] Soooooooo, Erza peeked down into the drain. So, there were trainers conducting themselves in battle, along with a youngster that seemingly was shouting commands to other kids to “defend his kingdom” or something like that… anyways. Other than Pidgeys and Rattatas, he saw a trainer with one of these… [center][url=http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/8/8a/300Skitty.png][img]http://i.imgur.com/1MTAKYY.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #300 – Skitty, the Kitten Pokémon. It lives in holes in trees of forests. It easily becomes fascinated with things and chase them, and it commonly seen chasing its own tail. While popular due to perceived cuteness, it is very difficult to earn a Skitty’s trust and friendship.[/i][/color][/center] And one of these… [center][url=http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/e/ee/270Lotad.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/4R1z2EH.png[/img][/url] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #270 – Lotad, the Water Weed Pokémon. They live in clean ponds and lakes, where they float with their large leaves above the surface, and they serve as ferries to smaller Pokémon. They rise climb ashore only in search of cleaner water. If it’s dehydrated, the leaf will wilt.[/i][/color][/center] And one example of this… [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/f/fa/023Ekans.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/XSdmGg5.png[/img][/url] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #23 – Ekans, the Snake Pokémon. It stealthily sneaks through grass to prey on small animals and bird-eggs. When born, it is short and has no poison, but the poison develops and it grows longer as it gets older. When it sleeps, it wraps itself around a tree to safely sleep high up from the ground.[/i][/color][/center] Well. That aside, he could move on towards Highhill Town, following the road alongside the grasslands that are Route 1. He’d soon enough be approaching the town, walking by young new trainers catching and fighting in the grass, when… [color=ccc7d4]‘March out!’[/color] A group of people, led by two people of different genders up front, marched out of Highhill. They were dressed primarily in white. The male had white hair, red details on his white uniform, black boots and a long, stylish cape. The female had a white cap, pink details under a white vest, black details and dark hair. [hider=they looked like][center][url=https://i.imgur.com/TtKE4oO.jpg][img]https://i.imgur.com/tfJRkyU.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://i.imgur.com/BJ9ZRnm.jpg][img]https://i.imgur.com/89ueaEU.jpg[/img][/url][/center][/hider] They wore their clothes with grace, their appearance inspiring confidence. They had a mission, and they were leading their men towards it. Their apparent might could have been awe-inspiring. Yet, there was this tiny little detail that was distracting from it, a little flaw that kept it from looking that cool and perhaps serving to make it all just a bit silly. And that was that behind them… [hider=they were leading][center][url=https://i.imgur.com/TtKE4oO.jpg][img]https://i.imgur.com/DXPIsZ9.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://i.imgur.com/TtKE4oO.jpg][img]https://i.imgur.com/DXPIsZ9.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://i.imgur.com/TtKE4oO.jpg][img]https://i.imgur.com/DXPIsZ9.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://i.imgur.com/TtKE4oO.jpg][img]https://i.imgur.com/DXPIsZ9.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://i.imgur.com/TtKE4oO.jpg][img]https://i.imgur.com/DXPIsZ9.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://i.imgur.com/TtKE4oO.jpg][img]https://i.imgur.com/DXPIsZ9.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://i.imgur.com/TtKE4oO.jpg][img]https://i.imgur.com/DXPIsZ9.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://i.imgur.com/TtKE4oO.jpg][img]https://i.imgur.com/DXPIsZ9.jpg[/img][/url] [url=https://i.imgur.com/BJ9ZRnm.jpg][img]https://i.imgur.com/VQCGb2W.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://i.imgur.com/BJ9ZRnm.jpg][img]https://i.imgur.com/VQCGb2W.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://i.imgur.com/BJ9ZRnm.jpg][img]https://i.imgur.com/VQCGb2W.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://i.imgur.com/BJ9ZRnm.jpg][img]https://i.imgur.com/VQCGb2W.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://i.imgur.com/BJ9ZRnm.jpg][img]https://i.imgur.com/VQCGb2W.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://i.imgur.com/BJ9ZRnm.jpg][img]https://i.imgur.com/VQCGb2W.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://i.imgur.com/BJ9ZRnm.jpg][img]https://i.imgur.com/VQCGb2W.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://i.imgur.com/BJ9ZRnm.jpg][img]https://i.imgur.com/VQCGb2W.jpg[/img][/url][/center][/hider] … Now, obviously, there were some individual differences. Some were perhaps taller or shorter than others, their faces and hair-colors differed, each was their own individual. But all individuals of the specific gender was wearing the exact same attire, and looked like they had basically the exact same personality. [color=slateblue]‘Woah, Team Virtue Grunts!’[/color] Some random kid informatively called out. [color=green]‘What are they doing out here?’[/color] Someone else asked, receiving no reply. [color=ccc7d4]‘Comb the forest! Don’t rest until we’ve found her!’[/color] The guy in front called, and the grunts spread out, and they went to enter the Silent Forest from the south. Why they did so was only hinted at through their words as they headed off. Now, Erza could perhaps have stopped one or two if he decided to, but other than that, they had absolutely no interest in him. … Oh, look, they dropped something. [center][color=6ecff6][i]Erza found Team Virtue Lvl 1 Keycard![/i][/color][/center] … … … … … … So, um. There was absolutely no telling where this led, and someone was probably going to get into trouble for dropping it. But other than that… yupp, up to Erza what he does next. If he headed on to Highhill; [hider=heading on to][center][h2]Highhill Town[/h2] [url=https://i.imgur.com/dsqK7cw.jpg][img]https://i.imgur.com/EiXydD2.jpg[/img][/url] [url=https://i.imgur.com/AT5U8U9.jpg][img]https://i.imgur.com/5bvHMMV.jpg[/img][/url][/center] [sub][sub](couldn’t decide what image I wanted to use)[/sub][/sub] Highhill Town is a small, lively place that has seemingly stood atop this hill from time immemorial and never really changed. The atmosphere in Highhill Town is much fresher than surrounding places, the buildings are older and the work as honest as ever. The old town is populated by elders and younglings aplenty, and the town has a culture of their own. Plenty of Pokémon assist with the work, either as work-force or the animals that work is being done on. One usually only crosses Highhill Town on a trip to or from Pureplain City. Regardless, it is a place of beauty. The fields around it are cultivated by hard-working people and Pokémon while the lake to the east gleams in the sunshine as fishermen attend it. There are small roads of asphalt spiraling up the hill to lead to all the old buildings, and children playing around in stairs or nature is very common. It is said that a trainer praying at the nearby Silent Shrine will be blessed on their journey, so many travel to Highhill Town just for that. There’s also a set of very ancient rocks spread about town, pointing out towards the lake on top of the hill with some engravings. What they mean? Nobody knows. Also, Highhill Town is the residence of a certain Move Changer, whose abilities are sought by some new trainers. What he can do? Visit him to find out.[/hider] [hider=Suggestions to actions]1. Find Pokémon. [i]Can still search for Pokémon in towns~[/i] 2. Talk. [i]In cities, there are considerably more people one can talk to. Talking can give you info on local rumors and such.[/i] 3. Exit. [i]Exit the town to any of the connected areas.[/i] 4. Specify. [i]If you specify what you want to do, the GM will take it into account and tell the result.[/i] 5. Trigger random event. [i]Force the GM to use his imagination to make a scenario for you.[/i] 6. Notable Buildings. [i]Visit any of the facilities of the city![/i] 6.1. Pokémon Center. [i]Heal all your Pokémon.[/i] 6.2. PokéMart. [i]Go to a store and buy things.[/i] 6.3. Pokémon Gym. [i]???[/i] 6.4. Docks. [i]For fishermen or perhaps a ticket across Route 14.[/i] 6.5. Ancient Rocks. [i]Of completely unknown origin, ancient writing on them.[/i] 6.6. Ranch. [i]There are ranches around Highhill, if you stand to gain from them.[/i] 6.7. Move Changer. [i]We can guess from the name, but what can this man do?[/i] 6.8. Mayor’s House. [i]If you see reason to visit, it’s right by the rocks.[/i] [/hider] [i]Connected areas: [/i] Route 1. [i]To the south, is the common route of first journeys. Green and straight.[/i] Route 3. [i]To the north, the route to Rainrock or the Silent Shrine. A wet woodland.[/i] Route 14. [i]To the east, the lake known as the Dragon Lake, potentially for crossing.[/i] [hider=Highhill Town, known Pokémon]Common: #66 Machop Uncommon: Rare:[/hider] __________________________ [@Eklispe][@Pikmin Eye] Both trainers exchanged their Pokémon. Sprout came out, and as he got vision he also got hit by a couple of bubbles that drifted forward by Marill’s Bubble attack. … It did, like, nothing, if not counting providing nutrition for his growth. Marill recoiled in fear at seeing Sprout, knowing enough about type-advantages to know it was in deep trouble. Meanwhile, Flabébé lost her target as Atlas was recalled, and Dawkin instead sent out Wooper… and Flabébé happily rerouted the attack at the newly sent-out Pokémon. Wooper was unable to dodge the attack, the Fairy Wind striking her straight on, dealing a good chunk of neutral damage on her, decent Special Attack against subpar Special Defense helping. [color=b2dced]‘Flabébé, circle in, Vine Whip the Wooper, dodge Water Guns! Marill, Tackle Bulbasaur, don’t let it intervene!’[/color] Cathia commended, pointing forward on the same turn as Wooper would now start to Water Gun. The advantage of floating was obvious, hard to hit with physical moves. The disadvantage was, of course, that it weighed little and a direct-hit Water Gun would send Flabébé spiraling into the rock-wall. Flabébé started flying a little sideways, avoiding direct hits from Water Gun, but taking some damage from almost-hits as she tried to approach, Vine Whips starting to sprout from its flowers as it tried to close the distance. [color=4cb5e6]‘Mariiiiiiiiii---!’[/color] Meanwhile, Marill committed to a suicidal charge against its type’s nemesis, hoping to make Bulbasaur unable to intervene with Flabébé’s attack on Wooper. __________________________ [@Joshua Tamashii] The Raltses around did look to her and smile in turn, feeling her happiness, accepting her as she was permitted to approach the shrine without them fleeing for some reason. Unfortunately, she was unable to catch any more detailed from whatever floating green something had been there, it was completely gone now. Hearing her words, the girl blinked at Amelia a little in surprise, but she could see that, yeah, maybe that is what happens when you walk in the rain. [color=7192de]‘Teh-heh. Yeah, you look cold. Yes, you may enter, as soon as-’[/color] [color=a0c78d]‘Raaaaaaaalts!’[/color] One of the tiny green-capped “shrine maidens” pointed at what was unmistakably an empty offering box with its tiny broom. … Seems like an offering was needed in order to enter. Assuming she did that, the Ralts simply nodded in satisfaction and then continued out swiping with miniature broom while they were free to enter. Amount or even money wasn’t even important, just that she put basically anything in it and she was golden. Inside… it was clear this shrine hadn’t been [i]properly[/i] attended for a long time. Now, there were plenty of Ralts around keeping the place clean, but they weren’t exactly maintaining the place. But, otherwise, it was pretty nice. A large, wooden floor, slide-doors on the sides, an altar with some unlit lanterns that prayed to an empty wall. A couple of cushions that looked severely out of place, some with Ralts resting on them, probably brought here by the girl. Speaking of her, she dropped a Pokéball on the floor, which lit up and then the place got instantly warmer. [color=de775b]‘Larv…?’[/color] Asked a white-maned bug with multiple red horns, the top three emitting a bit of flame around it. [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/f/f4/636Larvesta.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/g6KdzRT.png[/img][/url] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #636 – Larvesta, the Torch Pokémon. A Pokémon said to have been born from the sun. It lives at the base of volcanoes. It spews fire from its five horns in order to repel enemies, but can also use these flames to fly. When about to evolve, it encases itself in a cocoon of fire until the evolution has been completed.[/i][/color][/center] When in and warming up by the Larvesta, who had been sent out for that purpose before being petted by the girl, she turned to Amelia, smiling a little smile as she spoke. [color=7192de]‘Yepp. So. I’m Lorette, Bug-type Gym Leader of Highhill Town. I did kinda want to be the Fairy-type Gym Leader, but we already had Jeanette of Gentlevale. Besides, my mother was a respected Major League Bug-type Gym Leader of Highhill, so I just properly took up her mantle! This Larvesta is actually the child of my mother’s Volcarona, tihi. Oh, but I couldn’t become a Major League Gym Leader, I wasn’t experienced enough. So we had too many Minor Gym Leaders for a bit. But, that allowed Clement of Rainrock to be promoted to a Major League Gym Leader. I heard Hector of Redcoast wanted the position, but Clement was judged more worthy.’[/color] Lorette had started prattling on about something. [color=7192de]‘Woops. I went on a tangent. So, how are you feeling?’[/color] Lorette asked her, while Larvesta stayed close to warm them. __________________________ [@Rune_Alchemist] Add a couple of more claps of some Battle Girls impressed with Ralia’s form when striking that pose as Lucario flew by. Then there was a number of approving smiles seeing her praising Ritz. Then a little later. Anise looked back and forth between Hector and Claire for a bit, wide-eyed at this sudden announcement of that apparently her Pokémon was for hire, or something, but then Claire made her command. [color=e04f4f]‘Okay, okay! I’ll be expecting to get them back in one piece and-’[/color] She threw a glance at Conkeldurr as she took out two Pokéballs. [color=e04f4f]‘-and NOT FLATTENED, okay!?’[/color] She frowned as she threw the Pokéballs into the floor. Out came a blue frog, and a floating yoga-practicing whatever-that-is. Both of which blinking in realization when they saw Conkeldurr in front of them. [center][url=http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/1/18/656Froakie.png][img]http://i.imgur.com/Nd1DXEG.png[/img][/url] [url=http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/7/71/307Meditite.png][img]http://i.imgur.com/QzaKLiU.png[/img][/url][/center] [color=e04f4f]‘Okay, this is a bit sudden, but you’re helping Claire in her Gym Challenge, okay? It’s all of you versus one of him. Listen to Claire’s commands, and I’ll give you plenty of treats later, okay?’[/color] She said to her Pokémon, causing them to look back at her with surprise and then looking to Claire. [color=5dc3e8]‘Froakie…’[/color] Froakie looked a unsure, eyeing Claire with some animosity, but nodded and turned to face his foe. [color=b7b7b7]‘Medi~!’[/color] Meditite looked fairly amused by the situation. Probably meant she was okay with it. [color=e04f4f]‘Okay!’[/color] Anise turned to look at Claire, now, frowning. [color=e04f4f]‘Froakie knows Pound, Growl, Bubble and Quick Attack. Just learned Quick Attack, so might not be experienced with it. Meditite knows Bide, Meditate and Confusion.’[/color] [sub]Both are Level 8[/sub] [color=e04f4f]‘For now, I leave them to you, then!’[/color] Hector and Conkeldurr both just watched, excitement building yet they simply had to wait until Claire was feeling ready to take on this challenge, or it was pointless. Both grinned at her though, waiting for the commands.