[@Pirouette]

So, Erika moved on through the cave. Joshua and Ewan were hanging along, probably making some form of unimportant small-talk, at the very least Joshua. So, moving on, they walked by a couple of knocked-out Geodudes. Unfortunately, they were all knocked-out, meaning they couldn’t be captured, but at the very least, that’s opportunity Nr. 1 for Erika to deviate from the path that this post offers to her.

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[center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #74 – Geodude, the Rock Pokémon. Found in fields as well as mountains. They commonly rest, half-buried in the ground and indistinguishable from normal rocks. There are always way more Geodude around than a traveler will notice. Stepping on one by accident may trigger their rage.[/i][/color][/center]

Moving on from that, they’d eventually run into… a Pokémon battle. Moving through the cavern on the left side, and there was a river of water on the right side that they could enjoy not having to wade through. So, they moved, and soon they saw the light at the end of the tunnel, where the exit lay, assuming the map was correct. In front of said exit was a battle, between a couple of people the three of them knew.

Martin was commanding a Bulbasaur, while Dawkin was using a Wooper. Cathia fought them both with a Flabébé and a Marill.

It was Martin and Dawkin, fighting Cathia of Jacques’ trainers.

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[color=6ecff6][i][center]Pokédex Entry #194 – Wooper, the Water Fish Pokémon. It lives in cold water, sleeping on the bottom and seeking food by the shore when it's cold. When walking above water, wild Woopers cover their bodies with a slimy, poisonous film that keeps them from dehydrating. It's slightly dull-witted.[/center][/i][/color]

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[center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #1 – Bulbasaur, the Seed Pokémon. It is born with a seed planted on its back. At first, it survives on the nutrients from the seed, but then the seed and Pokémon starts growing side-by-side, taking in food and sunlight. Typically likes napping in bright sunlight.[/i][/color][/center]

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[center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #669 – Flabébé, the Single Bloom Pokémon. At the beginning of its life, this fairy picks a flower that then becomes a part of its body. It can draw out and control the hidden power of flowers, whatever that means. When it floats in the wind, any troubles in its heart is said to wane.[/i][/color][/center]

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[color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #183 – Marill, the Aqua Mouse Pokémon. The tail contains oils lighter than water, ensuring it drifts to the surface even after having dived for food, and the tail can stretch to become very long. It fishes for food at the edge of fast-moving streams. It’s body is water-repellant and it’s dry even when playing in water. [/i][/color][/center]

[color=668570]‘Oh, my. A single girl on her own, fighting two guys…’[/color] Joshua commented silently, looking on. Though, he smirked. [color=668570]‘Looks like she was prepared for it. In fact, I think Cathia’s the one who challenged them.’[/color] He said, a bit knowingly. Ewan merely nodded, looking at the battle. There wasn’t someone with a clear advantage as seen from here.

[@Pikmin Eye][@Eklispe] Now, assuming any of the two guys didn’t feel like stopping them, Erika was free to pass the battle. Cathia’d look a little pained, but she’d focus on the battle. This is, though, opportunity Nr. 2 for Erika to deviate from the path of this post, but the post will assume she wants to move on. 

Anyways, moving past them, out into the sunlight once more. The brighter light is momentarily blinding, before Erika could finally see what lay ahead of her. There was a small bridge, leading over a river, the river being small parts of the Dragon Lake pouring down back into the ocean. The river from the Wet Caverns also fell down in a small waterfall, joining said river. On the other side was a hill, leading down via a dirt road down to a collection of buildings. Beyond the buildings, was plains, a tall icy mountain, and more forest. Regardless, for now… she could head down to the buildings. There…

[hider=Arriving in…][center][h2]Lakewatch Town[/h2]

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As one looks upon Lakewatch, it is clear it was once built by the side of the water. Yet, over time, Dragon Lake has actually increased in volume, the water-level rising and swallowing the town. Then the natural conclusion would be to move the town back, follow the water-level, and rebuild at the new shore, right? That, does not appear to have been the thought that went through the minds of the designers of this Town, which is essentially placed out in the water on top of older buildings, the streets of the town flooded in water and to get around one has to make use of their many canoes or get on the back of a Pokémon. Quagsires seem to be strangely prefered, and there are Woopers hanging around in the waters blankly.

The town of Lakewatch rises fairly high for its size, and vegetation grows pretty freely around the buildings. Most buildings and streets have white floating cobblestone to walk on either side of the streets, with a river of water flowing in the middle. People here are highly accustomed to this, and the streets are constantly bustling with people heading back and forth, as well as people actually gliding down from the higher buildings from the roofs above using strange little paragliders. It appears people live in the higher floors, while business takes place on ground/water-level. There are canoes basically everywhere that anyone’s free to borrow, townspeople commonly jumping down on a canoe, using the force of the jump to drift it to the other side and then simply jump off.

Now, anyone could hear from the name that Lakewatch Town is the town that basically rules the Dragon Lake. The Lakewatchers are a group of people that regularly patrol the waters, and become friends with the dragons that live there. Tours by the Lakewatchers are the primary tourist attraction of the place, along with the fish that is procured from the same lake, and guides are trained to show the way in any surrounding areas. Their boats are also those who trade with the western side through Highhill, keeping the place alive and busy. Plus, there’s always the rumors of treasure or otherwise hiding deep in Flooded Lakewatch, and Descent Tower looms in the middle of town for those hoping to explore… but who really knows? It’s a nice and different place, definitely.

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[color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #195 – Quagsire, the Water Fish Pokémon. A very easy-going Pokémon, they swim about and don’t even mind if they bump their heads into things. When hunting, it simply opens its mouth and moves no muscles, waiting for prey to blunder in. When not moving, it expands very little energy and does not need food for a long time.[/i][/color][/center]

So, yupp. Erika could arrive here. That was fine. Will write potential Joshua and Ewan lines after Erika makes her next intended action known.

Note, one basically has to cross water to get through this town. It’s not going to be used to slow anyone down, but to be considered when writing a post about crossing it.

[hider=Suggestions to actions]1. Find Pokémon. [i]There’s plenty of water here. Could be any number of Water Pokémon in the different rivers through town.[/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. Lakewatcher Base. [i]From where Lakewatchers embark to patrol Dragon Lake.[/i]
	6.5. Lakewatch Docks. [i]For getting tours of Dragon Lake, just taking a ferry or fishing![/i]
	6.6. Explorer’s Guide Service. [i]With all these strange places around, Lakewatch offers guides to the surrounding areas![/i]
	6.7. Descent Tower. [i]A tower in the middle of town, with stairs down to Flooded Lakewatch. Come prepared for the underwater.[/i]
	6.8. Back Alleys. [i]… What? Lakewatch has a darker section? What are you talking about?[/i]
7. Familiar Faces, Lucian. [i]Lucian’s in town, if that’s remotely interesting to Erika. Not sure where exactly, right now, though.[/i][/hider]

[i]Connected areas: [/i]
Wet Caverns. [i]Water-filled caverns that are located to the east. There’s a small hill to climb to get to the entrance.[/i]
Route 5. [i]The main exit of Lakewatch, leading to a grassy incline connecting mountains, forests and plains.[/i]
Route 14. [i]The waters of Dragon Lake are also known as Route 14. It connects Lakewatch Town, Highhill Town and Stillwood Village.[/i]

[hider=Lakewatch Town, known Pokémon]Common: 
#194 Wooper
#195 Quagsire

Uncommon: 

Rare: [/hider][/hider]