[@Eklispe][@Joshua Tamashii] Amelia and Dawkin advances into the chamber. It’s a tomb, with all its looming walls and creepy beings. Most of the forces had left by now, leaving but a supplementary force of a three Goletts, two Honedges and one Bronzor behind. However, they quickly parted ways because there were two powerful Pokémon leading the charge, Cofagrigus and Gengar. On the other side of the two great Golurks standing on either side of the opening, the young man with the Aegislash floating above him had just been about to walk back through the opening to do who knows what, but stopped when all of a sudden a new crowd of guests were arriving. He threw a slow look backwards as Amelia spoke up, seeking an audience. A young man, looking like a normal traveller in his own right. Yet, he stood with a purpose, now turning to face them with an expression devoid of emotion. Behind him floated the Aegislash, glaring over his head at them. The two Golurks stood ready for battle, the one on the left standing with fists closed lightly leaned forward like preparing to charge while the one to the right lightly scratched its chest before also preparing, just in case. The human of them spoke. [hider][center][url=https://i.imgur.com/V5u6ZOV.jpg][img]https://i.imgur.com/V5u6ZOVl.jpg[/img][/url][/center][/hider] [color=a37750]‘Your words are irrelevant,’[/color] said the young man. [color=a37750]‘We only need to gather energy enough so it will suffice for a short while. After that, the game will be set to begin in earnest…’[/color] … So he said. That’s when a voice made itself known, inside both Amelia and Dawkin’s heads. [i][color=e0ae2d]Do not be fooled![/color][/i] … It was the voice of the young eyepatched girl that had advanced first. [i][color=e0ae2d]The one before you is a diversion! The master awaits far behind this room, if you exit to either to the left or right and head behind this room![/color][/i] That is, down the right on the map. [i][color=e0ae2d]The sleeping minds of those behind the Aegislash powers something, but the source isn’t here! This is merely the fuel, the engine awaits further in! You can-[/color][/i] This is where the message suddenly cut, along with a wave of power from Aegislash. Amelia would recognize it. The message had been sent with “spectral power”, the same one Amelia’s able to sense from ghosts around her… and also the same one Aegislash was using to control the ghosts. In fact, she could feel Aegislash and his master was currently focusing on the two powerful ghosts that Amelia and Dawkin had brought with them, trying to spread their influence… [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/a/ad/681Aegislash.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/8bcu17G.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #681 – Aegislash, the Royal Sword Pokémon. Generations of kings were attended by these Pokémon, which used their spectral power to manipulate and control people and Pokémon. Apparently, it can detect the innate qualities of leadership. According to legend, whoever it recognizes is destined to become king.[/i][/color][/center] [color=a37750]‘Hmpf, how trivial. Why have you come?’[/color] the young man before the Aegislash asked. Cofagrigus and Gengar are totally prepared to make a move and bust some exes. Amelia just started talking first. They're ready to start moving at a moment's notice, or at anyone's direction. [hider=map right now][center][url=https://i.imgur.com/9wTJSNO.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/9wTJSNO.png[/img][/url][/center][/hider] … Meanwhile, Joshua sealed the opening with a combination of water and ice. It was extremely effective, keeping the ghosts at bay. Still, now that we’ve set up these circumstances, the ghosts were free to multiply their numbers as the next coming waves banded together, wishing to break through… eventually. There were walls of ice to break through, all of a sudden. __________________________ [@Ephemeral] Holding up the egg into the air in Silent Forest caused a couple Flabébés to float close and inspect it, curious little fairies inspecting the yet-to-be-born Pokémon. Still, that time passed eventually and it was time to train. Erza and Eevee trained. This time they could train against Flabébés, too. Seeing how the fairies had better special stats than physical ones, Adaptability did heavy damage to them and Eevee just had to watch for Fairy Winds in return. It went decently well! Eevee could dodge and then attack back numerous times for good measure. [center][color=6ecff6][i]Eevee grew to level 8![/i][/color][/center] He did get pretty damaged to get to level 8, however. Still, a good effort. As they trained and advanced, they had an… extremely simple walk in the forest. It rained on them, and they continued walking through the somewhat lantern-lit forest, and nothing happened. Just accompanied by the ever-present silence of the Silent Forest… [i](You rolled terribly on the “something happening” roll, be it bad or good for you, hah.)[/i] Eventually… [hider=Arriving to][center][h2]Route 11[/h2] [img]http://i.imgur.com/RhTOFad.jpg[/img][/center] To Erza, he emerged from the trees of Silent Forest onto a route where the sky was breaking open, the sun finally looking down on the roads below… Those heading to Route 11 by any other route than from Rainrock may receive a warning of the weather conditions by the clouds gathering overhead to release before climbing over Mt. Strength. Route 11 is comprised mainly of one big road leading in-between Rainrock City and Redcoast City, two cities with very close ties and bonds due to many reasons. Aside from the main road there are farmlands below as well as plenty of small patches of forests and plains around, all under the spotty clouds that sometimes shower the area in a blanket of light rain, sometimes shine down with a hopeful sun through the cracks in the sky but mostly both at the same time. Route 11 is somewhat of a crossroad. To the east lies Rainrock City, and the path there leads on an incline to the high altitude of the mountain-laid city from the coastal Redcoast City in the west. Should one decide that one does not wish to head in either direction, the path north to Route 12 exists and is considered the main road to bigger places like Bigfjord or Worldedge City or perhaps out over the seas of Route 27. Route 11 is also fairly known for a high amount of abandoned buildings, as those who lived in them moved to neighboring cities in recent times. They stand, looming, free to explore for those who rejoices in emptiness. But, one famous building that perhaps isn’t as abandoned is the Pokéball Factory in the north-east, just off-road in the direction of Route 12. The route is decently well-trafficked, with trainers and others coming down from Route 12 to Rainrock or Redcoast or onwards, and as such trainers might want to stay off the main road. Plenty of side-roads, though. Due to the rains many hurry past these terrains… but perhaps they’re missing out on a few rare Pokémon in the process? So, what would Erza do from here? [hider=Common Pokémon Here][center][url=http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/4/47/263Zigzagoon.png][img]http://i.imgur.com/BjSFOvE.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #263 – Zigzagoon, the Tiny Racoon Pokémon. An exceedingly curious Pokémon which walks in a zig-zag pattern with its nose in the ground. It is skilled at finding items people have left around. It rubs its hard back hair against trees to leave territorial markings.[/i][/color][/center] [center][url=http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/c/c3/519Pidove.png][img]http://i.imgur.com/URup6lm.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #519 – Pidove, the Tiny Pigeon Pokémon. They’re very accustomed to people and flock around cities and parks. They harbour no fear of people and can be very noisy. They’re very forgetful, and is one of few Pokémon that might not understand a trainer’s orders when given one.[/i][/color][/center] [center][url=http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/d/d3/406Budew.png][img]http://i.imgur.com/Kb6s3Wy.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #406 – Budew, the Bud Pokémon. It is sensitive to changing temperature. In winter it closes its bud and endures, while in summer it blooms and releases its pollen. This pollen is mildly poisonous and can cause harsh sneezing. It lives near clear ponds.[/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]There should be some trainers among those walking back and forth in the area.[/i] 4. Talk. [i]There’s plenty of travellers around. Maybe seek answers to any burning questions you have.[/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: Explore Buildings. [i]There’s abandoned buildings. Why not have a look?[/i][/hider] [i]Connected areas: [/i] Redcoast City. [i]To the west. A pretty straight road.[/i] Rainrock City. [i]To the east. Requires a bit of a climbing road.[/i] Route 12. [i]Requires crossing Route 11 on the way north, also pretty well-traveled.[/i] Pokéball Factory. [i]A turn east on the path north should bring you there.[/i] [hider=Route 11, known Pokémon]Common: #263 Zigzagoon #406 Budew #433 Chingling (Only at Abandoned Shrine) #519 Pidove Uncommon: Rare: [/hider][/hider] __________________________ [@Dusksong] [color=4ca67a]‘Huh?’[/color] Eryn found a bug-catcher who turned and looked at her in surprise at being spoken to. However, when she asked her question he smiled, ready to tell her what he knew. [color=4ca67a]‘Oooh, that’s the Illumise! See, the Volbeats love the smell the Illumise scatters, so they guide the Volbeats into position with their scent to draw shapes in the sky! We don’t really know why they do it, but it seems to entertain them and it gives us a good show, too!’[/color] the bug-catcher told, enthusiastic on the subject. Then, there was the matter of heading deeper into the woods… [color=4ca67a]‘Eh,’[/color] The boy started by looking surprised at her. [color=4ca67a]‘Er, no, we’re not heading in there at night! It gets really dark, and waaay too scary… Ghosts? I-I haven’t heard anything about any ghosts in Infested Woods, there’s enough bug-Pokémon to go around! It’s dangerous in there at night! The warden always tells us not to go in there this late…!’[/color] … He took a moment to consider. [color=4ca67a]‘… Though, she does. As far as I can tell, she lives in there, somewhere. Huh. … Well, guess she’s an experienced trainer, so she’d be safer than we kids would be…’[/color] Still, no expeditions deeper into Infested Woods during the night. Seeing how she apparently wanted to find a Ghost-type, suppose that means she’s heading in on her own? [hider=Heading on towards][center][h2]True Infested Woods[/h2] [url=https://i.imgur.com/bEcHqK6.jpg][img]https://i.imgur.com/MT6pPtF.png[/img][/url][/center] The woods grow tighter and tighter, until vegetation became the most prominent existence. With every step you had to wave some form of plant or another out of your way, any perceived paths were most likely an illusion. Small ponds existed here and there, as if inviting anyone to misstep and fall in. The open areas of the Outer Infested Woods was gone, the lights of the Volbeats was gone, and here fell a certain darkness that threw a dreary tone over the entire woods. In the distance, sounds of impacts of something fighting could be heard, surely sending chills through any traveler as otherwise the woods became very silent, countless tiny predators undoubtedly lying in wait. In this darkness, now probably only with Del’s light to guide the way, Eryn had a new and much more hostile world to attempt maneuvering… and she immediately almost walked into the barely visible spider webs of Spinarak. She also had to watch where she put her feet lest she might accidentally step too close to a Scatterbug and have her leg doused in poisonous powder. For there were more than a little of both in these tight woods. [center][url=http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/7/75/167Spinarak.png][img]http://i.imgur.com/ANuSvCA.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #167 – Spinarak, the String Spit Pokémon. It weaves traps of web in fine but durable silk, and then waits for days upon end for prey to be captured. Its webs are connected to its nerves, letting it know exactly what has been caught. Its web is used for fishing lines.[/i][/color][/center] [center][url=http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/d/d3/664Scatterbug.png][img]http://i.imgur.com/NOTmPPg.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #664 – Scatterbug, the Scatterdust Pokémon. Using a dust which covers its body and regulates its body-temperature, it can live in any region or climate. If attacked, it can release a poisonous black powder which paralyzes upon contact.[/i][/color][/center] Now, then. No sign of ghosts yet. What would she do in 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. Beware doing it in areas above your level, though. Haha.[/i] 3. Seek trainers. [i]There could be some, even out here, in the tightest of woods.[/i] 4. Talk. [i]… The darkness might just answer. Otherwise, you’d have to find a trainer first.[/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. Like, if you want to flee back. Haha.[/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. Laurinda would not appreciate it.[/i] 9. Area Specific: Delve deeper. [i]There’s something that is deeper than True Infested Woods. Does she want to head there?[/i] 10. Area Specific: Sounds of fighting. [i]There are violent sounds in the woods. You could investigate on your own if you want to.[/i][/hider] [i]Connected areas: [/i] Outer Infested Woods. [i]Behind you. Always possible to flee.[/i] [hider=True Infested Woods, known Pokémon]Common: #167 Spinarak #664 Scatterbug Uncommon: #168 Ariados #204 Pineco #543 Venipede #544 Whirlipede #588 Karrablast Rare:[/hider][/hider]