[@Dusksong] Skurupi glared, [i]leered[/i] as it was, as Dei as he ran towards the skorpion, and Dei felt that his defense had been lowered… but that meant that Dei got in the first attack! [color=606094]'Skorp…!'[/color] Skorupi recoiled as it was hurt by Dei’s scratch, recoiling a bit from the tear of the claws but being too heavy for Charmander to topple at this moment. For the next exchange, Dei once again struck first, striking a blow on the armour of the scorpion… but Skorupi had pretty decent defenses. In return… [color=606094]'Skorup!'[/color] Skorupi struck up with its spiked claw, striking across Dei’s face somewhat from underneath. While Dei held nothing that could be bashed out of his hands by Knock Off, significant damage was dealt to the Lizard Pokémon, more so than he could cause in return. Oaken looked content. [color=7eab87]'… Just in case you’re hoping for a lucky Critical Hit…'[/color] Oaken smirked, pushing his glasses back and seeming utterly convinced of his victory. [color=7eab87]'Skorupi’s ability is Battle Armor. It means Critical Hits does no additional damage. Such silly things as “Luck” should have no influence on the tide of battle, it is the perfect ability for me.'[/color] Saying so, Oaken simply looked to the battle, still smiling. [color=7eab87]'Skorupi, continue your Knock Off. Continue, until your opponent has fainted. At this rate, you will win.'[/color] [color=606094]'Sko!'[/color] Skorupi sounded, intent on going in for another blow. What would Eryn command? __________________________ [@Old Amsterdam][@Gardevoiran] Alice and Skylar pulled off their strategy, and the opponents had to calibrate. Cici shot out her Smokescreen pellet at Scraggy… [color=b5e6e2]'Ah! Scraggy, dodge!'[/color] Vivia commanded, her eyes widened as she realized how well that countered Leer. [color=f7ce74]'Scraggy?'[/color] Scraggy asked, not entirely sure why he was to dodge until the smokescreen pellet blew up in his face and spread smoke around him. [color=f7ce74]'Scraaaaaag…!'[/color] he complained loudly, spinning in place and kicking about. Then, Seabreeze flew in, and- [color=b5e6e2]'Tsk! Scraggy, behind you! Low Kick!'[/color] Vivia commanded instead. On the command, Scraggy spun despite not being able to see, and thrust out his leg! … Right underneath Seabreeze the flying bird, who proceeded to Supersonic him in the face. Scraggy recoiled, stumbling back and falling over, rolling out of the smokescreen before scrambling up onto his legs… and stumbled again. [color=f7ce74]'Sc-scrag…?'[/color] Scraggy asked. Scraggy became confused! [color=b5e6e2]'Geh! Scraggy, go after the Wingull! Low Kick! … Er, High Low Kick!'[/color] Vivia commanded, looking a bit flustered by the whole event. Scraggy, still stumbling, tried to stumble around the smokescreen to reach after Seabreeze to try to jump up into the air after him to attempt the “High Low Kick”… however that was supposed to go while Scraggy was confused. Meanwhile, after having shot out the Smokescreen, Cici had a Barboach chasing after her. #8 kicked up a Mud-Slap against her Bubbles…! … And as we know, Water is effective against Ground, so the bubbles struck right through, the mud thickening as the bubbles hit them and plunging uselessly down onto the grass in between the two Water-Pokémon. [color=607ebf]'Agh! This one, too…!?'[/color] Simon flinched back, glaring at the match-up… [color=607ebf]'Vivia! We still need to team up on Horsea! #8, charge through the bubbles, then Mud-Slap up close!'[/color] Simon commanded, and #8 decided to meet the Bubble attack head-on, crashing through the high-powered Bubbles taking decent damage, but intending on getting close enough to Mud-Slap without needing to fear the attack being rendered useless! [color=b5e6e2]'Eh?[/color] Vivia blinked a little as she realized she might have diverted from the strategy. [color=b5e6e2]'I-I’ll get back to you on that…!'[/color] she said, as Scraggy was still trying to Low Kick a bird. What would Alice and Skylar's next actions be? __________________________ [@Demon Shinobi] Both Tank and Spike increased their Defense before one another, Rodger just looking on with a doubtful expression for a bit. [color=9e8d77]'Now, I could just hunker up with another Harden… but that’s no fun. Spike! Tackle!'[/color] Rodger called, smiling excitedly. [color=458056]'Ferrrrro…'[/color] Spike called, before starting to roll slowly towards Tank… And here, not counting Shuckle, we were now presented with the slowest Pokémon in existence and the second slowest Pokémon in existence (shared with two others) heading for one another to Tackle, Tank and Spike charging with determination yet definitely taking their time, Tank’s feet only taking him forward at a very specific pace and Spike’s rolling speed leaving much to be desired. The Munchlax and Ferroseed closed ever closer to one another, one step and partial roll at a time, their eyes meeting every time Spike actually completed a lap and had his eyes towards Tank. … This kept on for long enough that someone might doubt what they were doing, but finally, came the climactic impact…! Despite how slow Tank was charging, the hit to his opponent came with considerable impact. A burst of force happened as the two Pokémon met, and Tank was the stronger. Yet, the iron barbs stung into him, causing considerable damage as Spike simply rolled away a bit and back into an upright position, not having taken much damage at all. Not very effective, as it were. Spike’s defense was naturally higher, meaning the boosting of his defense had more effect than Tank’s Defense Curl. Still, Tank had far more endurance than Spike and could take more damage, so it was perhaps hard to tell who was in better shape. [color=9e8d77]'Alright! Keep Tackling! You’re faster than your opponent, for perhaps the only time in your life! Chase him down! Soak in the feeling! ENJOY IT!'[/color] Rodger grinned happily, and Spike didn’t need to be told twice. [color=458056]'Ferrroseeeed…!'[/color] Spike called, and resumed its rolling towards Tank! So, what would Axl do now? __________________________ [@Eklispe][@Joshua Tamashii] So, the two headed out into the desert. Then, without any further ado… [hider=Arriving to… ][center][h2]Route 7[/h2][/center] [center][url=https://i.imgur.com/JADJhVo.jpg][img]https://i.imgur.com/JADJhVol.jpg[/img][/url][/center] A rocky desert stretches out behind Raremine Town. Route 7 is located in somewhat of a basin, surrounded by giant cliffs that cause all the clouds to empty themselves of water before passing this single area, causing the single most potent desert of Isson, the sun eternally glaring down with heat echoing from the sand beneath. While this desert contains a lot more rocks than a regular vast desert does due to the cliffs sometimes falling down into it and the boulders rolling about, there is somewhat of an influx of air soaring down into the valley, regularly blowing sand up into the skies. Sandstorms are a semi-regular occurrence on Route 7, and one in particular is always covering up the path that is said to lead to the Mystic Oasis, which can only be reliably found through the assistance of a Vivillon, which was found out a while ago by the citizens of Raremine Town. Still, the path to the Desert Mines is usually clear and populated by miners walking back and forth, and those fortunate can pass all the way to the Old Tombs without any issues… Yet those crossing the desert do need to keep their wits about, for sandstorms are not the only things that might potentially lie in wait in the sands. Here and there, there’s the swirl of creatures on the hunt swims through the sand, looking for prey… [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/2/26/551Sandile.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/T5ge4SL.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #551 – Sandile, the Desert Croc Pokémon. They live hidden in hot desert sands to keep their body temperature from dropping. It’s capable of submerging itself and swimming in sand, only its nose and eyes sticking up occasionally. Due to not being confident in hunting, it usually goes after things that have collapsed in the desert.[/i][/color][/center] Every once in a while stands a green plant emitting a strong aroma, alluring prey to walk close. It wouldn’t take a long time to find one, their green stands out in this environment. [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/1/12/331Cacnea.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/L79Jd3C.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #331 – Cacnea, the Cactus Pokémon. It lives in arid environments such as deserts. It can survive for 30 days without additional intake of water. It lures prey in with a strong aroma, before shooting its prey full of thorns or slamming them down with its thorny arms. Once a year, a yellow flower blooms on it, the more beautiful the more arid the conditions.[/i][/color][/center] And occasionally there are little red balls that are supposedly Pokémon that are either running about like their butts are on fire or remain so still standing on the desert that one would think they’re asleep, which they are, they’re just standing up anyways. [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/4/4c/554Darumaka.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/NDqzgVS.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #554 – Darumaka, the Zen Charm Pokémon. When its internal fire burns, it cannot calm down and has to run around. When the fire diminishes, it falls asleep and pulls its limbs into its body to form a state where it will always right itself no matter how it is pushed or pulled. Because the droppings of a Darumaka never cools down, they can be used to heat clothes by those who doesn’t consider that disgusting.[/i][/color][/center] So. The desert arises before Dawkin and Amelia. What will they do from here? [i]Current Condition; Mostly Clear, slightly windy[/i] - There’s a swirl in the winds, throwing the occasional sand into the air. It might grow more intense, it might cool down. Only the future will tell. The usual sandstorm blows over the path to the Mystic Oasis… [hider=Suggestions to actions]1. Find Pokémon. [i]Can be specified what kind of Pokémon is being searched for, and how you search.[/i] 2. Train Pokémon. [i]With this command, we can jump ahead in time and skip posting about grinding.[/i] 3. Seek trainers. [i]There are miners and the occasional archaeologist around here to potentially seek out.[/i] 4. Talk. [i]They can also just be chatted to![/i] 5. Move along. [i]Move along normally, letting any events that may come happen naturally.[/i] 6. Hurry along. [i]Intentionally avoid confrontations and try to get safely to the next destination.[/i] 7. Specify. [i]If you specify what you want to do, the GM will take it into account and tell the result.[/i] 8. Trigger random event. [i]Force the GM to use his imagination to make a scenario for you.[/i] 9. Area Specific; Delve into the Sandstorm. [i]If you think you’re prepared![/i] 10. Area Specific; Search the sands. [i]There may be ancient items submerged in the sands around.[/i][/hider] [i]Connected areas: [/i] Raremine Town. [i]Right behind you.[/i] Desert Mines. [i]What Raremine Town stands here for! These mountains are filled with dough!.[/i] Old Tombs. [i]Across the desert, an old and chilling place awaits those who wants to visit…[/i] Mystic Oasis. [i]Somewhere within that sandstorm, that is.[/i] [hider=Route 7, known Pokémon]Common: #331 Cacnea #551 Sandile #554 Darumaka Uncommon: Rare: [/hider][/hider]