[@Dusksong] The fisherman was about to answer, closing his eyes and opening his mouth wide, but Eryn stopped him. He then looked at her quizzically, but as it turned out she had made her decision. Instead, he gave a light smirk and refocused on the water. Swampert was continuing to attempt resting while Vaporeon was gazing at Eryn and her little, now one Pokémon larger, gang. [center][color=6ecff6][i]Magikarp was caught![/i][/color][/center] [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/0/02/129Magikarp.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/Bpy6VB8.png[/img][/url][/center] [b]Gender[/b]: ♀ [b]Type[/b]: Water [b]Personality[/b]: (Up to player.) [b]Quirks/Talents/Aspirations/Other[/b]: (Up to player.) [b]Level[/b]: 5 [b]Moves[/b]: Splash [b]Ability[/b]: Rattled. Boosts speed if hit by a Dark, Bug or Ghost-type move. [b]Held Item[/b]: None. [center][color=6ecff6][i]New Pokémon caught! Eryn earned 500 P![/i][/color] [color=6ecff6][i]Would you like to give a nickname to Magikarp?[/i][/color][/center] And yes, she did. A note on water-only Pokémon. In order to make them not extremely circumstantial to use, upon exiting their Pokéballs they’re surrounded a small bubble of water that floats in mid-air and allow them to swim about over solid ground. This bubble only interacts with the water-Pokémon itself, meaning it doesn’t protect them from physical harm and they can’t suffocate anyone in the bubble. They can only hover a reasonable height from the ground, preventing them from flying over ground-based Pokémon. This is all for the convenience to be able to use them in proper battles. Eryn offered the rod back to the fisherman. [color=f08843]‘Huff. You’re free to have it if you want, we have lots of extra to give to possible fishing enthusiasts. But if you feel it’ll only take up space, I can take it back,’[/color] he replied, and would take the rod if Eryn was still set on giving it back after that, otherwise he’d let her have it. He’d then raise an eyebrow at that she apparently wanted his contact info, somewhat surprised. [color=f08843]‘Huh. Alright. I’m Darryl, and I’m most commonly found… just about here and Pureplain, if you want to find me. Sometimes I go on trips to the oceans of Fairsea, but that’s about it,’[/color] he told her, handing over his contact information. After that, they said their goodbyes, Darryl wishing her good luck on her journey, Swampert grunting something and Vaporeon giving a bit of a happy call that translated to “thanks for making the evening slightly interesting”. With that, Eryn moved on towards the Infested Woods. The Infested Woods loomed ahead, the trees tight and between all the dark trees in the night she could see… light? [hider=Now Entering][center][h2]Outer Infested Woods[/h2][/center] [center][url=http://i.imgur.com/bMm3W60.jpg][img]http://i.imgur.com/VnhgcpJ.jpg[/img][/url][/center] The woods glows. Despite being in the dead of night, the contents of this wood is positively glittering. Almost everywhere you look, there are shining lights swirling around the trees, flowing along the winds of the woods. It’s a bright dance of yellow light that encompasses everything forwards, shielding the woods from being peeked further into. The floors of the woods are naturally wet, the waters of the Dragon Lake flowing south and nourishing the woods, giving plenty in the kind of water needed to sustain the woods, and the puddles are excellent for the breeding of bugs. That is the kind of world you’ve stepped into. [center][url=http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/5/55/314Illumise.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/PaNTEt7.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #314 – Illumise, the Firefly Pokémon. They draw complex patterns in the night sky using Volbeats by attracting them with their sweet aroma, and use this to gain respect among other Illumise. For every Illumise, there’s usually a swarm of Volbeats right behind.[/i][/color][/center] [center][url=http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/d/d6/313Volbeat.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/tdttIiT.png[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/tdttIiT.png[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/tdttIiT.png[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/tdttIiT.png[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/tdttIiT.png[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/tdttIiT.png[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/tdttIiT.png[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/tdttIiT.png[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/tdttIiT.png[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/tdttIiT.png[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/tdttIiT.png[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/tdttIiT.png[/img] [/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #313 – Volbeat, the Firefly Pokémon. Volbeats live in forested areas with supplies of clean water. Their tails light up in the dark or during the night to communicate, and are known to draw geometric shapes in the night sky. They're attracted to Illumise's sweet aroma.[/i][/color][/center] So, there’s a metric tonne of Volbeats flying in every perceivable direction, which is the source of this light. One could see where the sweet aroma of Illumise could be smelled in the air as the swarms flew steadily in those directions, before circling back. They were so many, it made the lights shine in numbers enough that one barely saw anything other than the moving lights, causing the woods to glow. You’re not alone. There are quite a few humans that have gathered here, from Bug Catchers with a more simple quests of catching bug-Pokémon to common people or couples that came here entirely to see the light-show that the Pokémon were conducting. A few Illumise were competing with one another having their Volbeats create patterns, of spheres, triangles, spheres with triangles sticking out around like a sun in the night sky, formed like a large human in the sky or like star signs created on whims. It was quite the display, and on the ground it was accompanied by the music of Kricketots hitting their antenna together, causing it to sound like a gentle orchestra of xylophones. Humans sat around smiling at the skies with each other’s company just to experience this spectacle of sound and sight around small campfires to keep warm. There’s a hut standing here, on the outskirts of the woods. There’s a sign on the outside saying “We’ll heal your Pokémon for 100 P!”. … Yupp, that’s here. This is the more recreational part of Infested Woods, the safer part that new trainers was recommended to stick to. Going further in would lead to True Infested Woods, as per what Eryn in the library earlier. Now, she could just move past here into the wilder forest, but perhaps she wanted something here, too? [hider=Other common Pokémon here][center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/5/5d/010Caterpie.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/68CZR5W.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #10 – Caterpie, the Worm Pokémon. It has a great appetite and eats green leaves larger than itself. Its feet has suction cups allowing it to climb on any surface. If attacked, it can release a stench from its antenna to ward off attackers. It is known to grow fast, and will create a cocoon out of silk for itself to evolve.[/i][/color][/center] [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/7/76/265Wurmple.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/KSQ4DmY.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #265 – Wurmple, the Worm Pokémon. It lives in tall grass and inside forests. Using the spikes on its rear end, it peels off the bark from trees and eats the sap that oozes out. Often the target of bird-Pokémon, it defends itself with poison released from its spikes.[/i][/color][/center] [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/33/401Kricketot.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/YqR1dN9.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #401 – Kricketot, the Cricket Pokémon. It shakes its head back and forth, causing its antenna to hit each other and sound like a xylophone. It chats with other Kricketots this way, and also accidentally make the sound when they stumble on their short legs. They’re the most active during and are associated with fall.[/i][/color][/center][/hider] [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]Though most people around here seems to just be people enjoying the view together or alone.[/i] 4. Talk. [i]There are some people around, enjoying the evening in the woods. Maybe speak with them if you want.[/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: Heal at the hut (100p). [i]It’s still open at night! 24 hour support![/i] 10. Area Specific: Delve Deeper. [i]What might await in the deeper regions of the woods…?[/i] 11. Area Specific: Enjoy the Show. [i]Might not serve much purpose, but… It’s a spectacle, isn’t it?[/i][/hider] [i]Connected areas: [/i] Route 2. [i]Close, can easily get there without complication.[/i] Wet Caverns. [i]Requires a bit of a walk alongside the outer regions of the woods.[/i] [hider=Outer Infested Woods, known Pokémon]Common: #10 Caterpie #265 Wurmple #313 Volbeat #314 Illumise #401 Kricketot (night) Uncommon: #165 Ledyba Rare: “Queen”[/hider][/hider] __________________________ [@Lo] Erza started training Growlithe and luckily started out fighting two Bellsprouts, who only had Vine Whip to defend themselves against Growlithe… but then he tried against a Shroomish and got instantly paralyzed by a Stun Spore. After a tackling and biting contest Growlithe was still victorious, though he took some considerable damage and is paralyzed. However, he got something for the effort. [center][color=6ecff6][i]Growlithe grew to level 7! Growlithe learned Ember![/i][/color][/center] … Hm? There’s something on the ground here, that Erza just happened to walk past during the visit to the forest. It’s a…? [center][color=6ecff6][i]Erza obtained a Shiny Stone![/i][/color][/center] Curious thing to just find on the forest floor. Regardless. What’s his next action? [hider=Suggestions to actions]1. Find Pokémon. [i]Specify if you’re looking for a specific kind of Pokémon in the forest.[/i] 2. Train Pokémon. [i]With this command, we can jump ahead in time and skip posting about grinding.[/i] 3. Move along. [i]Move along normally, letting any events that may come happen naturally.[/i] 4. Hurry along. [i]Intentionally avoid confrontations and try to get safely to the next destination.[/i] 5. Specify. [i]If you specify what you want to do, the GM will take it into account and tell the result.[/i] 6. Trigger random event. [i]Force the GM to use his imagination to make a scenario for you.[/i] 7. Area Specific: Follow the Arcs. [i]They seem to be standing randomly, but if you follow them anyways…?[/i][/hider] [i]Connected areas: [/i] Route 3. [i]To the east.[/i] Route 11. [i]If you head directly north for a while.[/i] Silent Shrine. [i]Go south, you should be able to find the road there.[/i] [hider=Northern Silent Forest known Pokémon]Common: #69 Bellsprout #285 Shroomish #669 Flabébé Uncommon: #209 Snubbull #300 Skitty Rare: #280 Ralts[/hider]