[@Gardevoiran] Celebrity wandered over, leaving Vivia and Venonat sleeping soundly on the forest floor… In any case! Battle time! Paradise VS Budew! [color=5a6961]‘Type-advantage, eh,’[/color] Earl smirked a bit. [color=5a6961]‘Okay, time for a test,’[/color] Earl remarked, before taking out a potion and handing it to Budew, who drank it so happily… [center][color=6ecff6][i]Earl used Volt Tackle Potion! Electric-type was added to Budew! Budew’s Defense harshly fell! Budew’s Special Defense fell! Budew was Paralyzed! Budew became Confused! Budew learned Volt Tackle Imitation![/i][/color][/center] [color=87c466]‘Budeeeeeeeew…!’[/color] Budew spun a bit on the spot due to the horrific taste, not to mention all the other effects that happened from the yellow substance it had to experience. Regardless, it not spun to face Paradise, who just finished up the Growth she had charged. A bolt of electricity arced around the Budew that most assuredly shouldn’t be an electric-type. [color=5a6961]‘That should equal it out… a little,’[/color] Earl considered. [color=5a6961]‘Hm, I still have some things to work on,’[/color] he commented looking at his dizzy and paralyzed Pokémon. [color=5a6961]‘Eh, regardless. Budew, Volt Tackle!’[/color] Earl smirked as he commanded. [color=87c466]‘BuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuUUUUUUD!’[/color] And Budew charged electricity to charge…! … Except due to Paralyzation, Paradise blew out her Gust first, causing Budew to stumble. But then Budew was away, storming forth as an electric bolt intent on doing a Volt Tackle Imitation! … And promptly ran headfirst into a tree! Budew hurt itself in its confusion! Then Paradise could do another Gust, and Budew promptly fainted. Budew lost the electric sparks upon fainting. It forgot Volt Tackle Imitation. [color=5a6961]‘Hm. Well. Yeah,’[/color] Earl remarked. [color=5a6961]‘There are a few tweaks I need ironed out. Oh, well. Suppose I’m better off battling normally for now.’[/color] With that, he does have a couple more Pokémon… [hider=Earl’s Remaining Pokémon][center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/f/fd/605Elgyem.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/ZMcddmW.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #605 – Elgyem, the Celebral Pokémon. A mysterious Pokémon that only appeared around half-a-decade ago, theorized to be linked with a UFO said to have been seen crashing into the deserts of Unova. However, they appeared around Mt. Edge in Isson at around the same time. Usually friendly, they’re known to squeeze the brains of attackers with psychic power, causing terrible headaches.[/i][/color][/center] Despite saying he’ll fight normally, he starts by using Spec Herbs, increasing Elgyem’s Special Attack while severely lowering Attack. Then he’s going to just spam Confusion. [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/2/2a/104Cubone.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/BWVuLs6.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #104 – Cubone, the Lonely Pokémon. Each Cubone is under the impression its mother is dead and it wears her skull over its head, despite the ridiculous ramifications had this been true. As it never removes the skull (and is apparently born with it), it is said nobody has seen its face. When alone, it cries loudly and makes the skull rattle.[/i][/color][/center] He’ll start with Att Herbs, which boosts Attack but severely lowers Special Attack… but also put Cubone to sleep. That didn’t make any difference, though, because Cubone woke up immediately after and will then go in for the Bone Club attack. … That is, unless Cubone is fighting Seabreeze, in which case Earl will shrug and use another Volt Tackle Potion first and then command multiple Volt Tackles.[/hider] __________________________ [@Rune_Alchemist] Claire got a curious look from Archie before she ran off. In any case. Later she heads off towards Mountain Valley. [hider=Now Entering][center][h2]Mountain Valley[/h2][/center] [center][url=https://i.imgur.com/9n0o0xE.jpg][img]https://i.imgur.com/9n0o0xEh.jpg[/img][/url][/center] Pressed in between Mt. Strength and Mt. Chill, the Mountain Valley are a set of highlands that someone decided to make a thin but traversable road that can be travested by walking. At the edge between where it’d be too cold to climb due to cold, this mountainous region is filled with green hills with plenty of grass and plenty of winds. Here, many bird-Pokémon enjoys floating on the winds or eating small bugs in the many botches of grass around in this area reasonably untouched by human hands. In the north, the jagged peaks of Mt. Strength looms, but to the south the far taller frozen mountain range of Mt. Chill towers above… but that doesn’t affect those who travel this windy road right now. There’s plenty of bird Pokémon about, but they aren’t the only ones around. Here’s a few of the most common about. [center][url=http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/5/55/016Pidgey.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/iaBIvRl.png[/img][/url] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #16 – Pidgey, the Tiny Bird Pokémon. They are docile Pokémon that avoid fighting, kicking up sand in an enemy’s face or using Whirlwind to avoid battles. They have sharp senses of direction, capable of finding their nest or destination from very large distances. They inhabit tall grass where they search and prey on small bugs.[/i][/color][/center] [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/8/8b/021Spearow.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/oaBvlQG.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #21 – Spearow, the Tiny Bird Pokémon. It eats bugs in grassy areas. It cannot fly very high, but uses its wings to blow insects out of grass for easy pickings. It’s very territorial, and its reckless nature means it will stand up to even far tougher opponents to defend its claim. It has a loud cry it uses to warn other of its kind of danger.[/i][/color][/center] [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/e/e4/276Taillow.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/EdcW3dg.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #276 – Taillow, the Tiny Swallow Pokémon. Many Taillows are young, just leaving the nest, and may cry in loneliness at night. It feeds off bugs and crops in forests and plains. It’s a very gutsy Pokémon, known to bravely take on tough foes. It likes warmer climates and will migrate during cold seasons.[/i][/color][/center] Other than birds, the landside is absolutely teeming with goats. Or, that is, Skiddos. [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/5/5d/672Skiddo.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/P7rTVih.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #672 – Skiddo, the Mount Pokémon. It is believed to be one of the first Pokémon to start living with humans in harmony. It is known to have a placid disposition, and only really battle if used by a trainer. If it has sunshine and water, it doesn’t need to eat, because it can generate the energy it needs to survive from the leaves on its back.[/i][/color][/center] So. What will Claire do here? [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: Climb. [i]Not the recommended path onto Mt. Strength, but it looks like you could theoretically climb with the right tools. Mt. Chill is way too steep, though.[/i][/hider] [i]Connected areas: [/i] Stillwood Village. [i]A village hidden inside a forest, connected by the Mountain Valley road.[/i] Route 10. [i]The farmlands feeding Worldedge City awaits to the east, giving a mystic feeling.[/i] [hider=Mountain Valley, known Pokémon]Common: #16 Pidgey #21 Spearow #276 Taillow #672 Skiddo Uncommon: Rare: [/hider][/hider] __________________________ [@prettydrops] Qwerty was totally winning, but regardless Valen’s fears won over and he ran off. Growlithe, satisfied at having fought off the invader, let off a proud growl and let him get away. Got away successfully! … And then he ran across the entire route, possibly making other trainers wonder what he was fleeing from with such terror on Route 1. He may have caused a rumor claiming the ferocious beast that was once known to wander the plains of Pureplain had returned, albeit nobody could confirm to have seen it… Regardless, nobody stopped him and eventually… [hider=Arriving 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] 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. So, what will Valen do here? [hider=Suggestions to actions]1. Find Pokémon. [i]Can still search for Pokémon in towns~[/i] 2. Talk. [i]In cities and towns, 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][/hider]