[@Ephemeral] Lundin’s Fine Establishment was indeed “fine”. They were crowded and tight on space, but Erza eventually found a table for all his Pokémon and himself. Here, different menus for different Pokémon was provided. Meals for plant-eaters, cooked bits for the carnivores, special water for those who live on that, even special bird-seed for Princess. The GM is abstaining from actually describing the food on account of a severe lack of knowledge within the subject, but rest assured they offered something delicious to every single member of the team, and also offered that he could bring some rations along for the road. Erza’s Pokémon had, mostly, definitely not been treated to anything so nice while out in the wild. It’s nice to be pampered, isn’t it? Overall happiness increased! And so, filled with good food and re-energized to take on the world, the team tracked down the Pokémon Gym! Erza tracked down the Gym quickly enough. It was an odd sight. In this town for resorts all the surrounding buildings around all seemed homely and inviting, but here was this was a grey warehouse. There were scaffolding covering the side of it, seemingly bent on repairing or maintaining parts of it that were falling apart, and multiple walls showed signs of previous maintenance or just had outright cracks in them. Also, there were loud sounds coming from within the gym. Cries could be heard from within, echoing between the walls. The only thing that looked like a gym about this place was the sign that stood on the outside. Redcoast Pokémon Gym - Minor League Leader: Hector “The Fighting Challenge-Buster!” [color=6d80ab]‘Oh? Do my eyes deceive me, or are you a new trainer? No, not just a new trainer… a new Champ-To-Be?’[/color] A guy who had been standing next to the entrance said, looking to Erza and then walking up to him with a smile. [hider=This guy][center][url=http://i.imgur.com/6B7u7Dx.jpg][img]http://i.imgur.com/U6Kq8aq.png[/img][/url][/center][/hider] [color=6d80ab]‘Hello, there! I’m the Gym Guy! It’s my job to tell you about the Pokémon League, challenging the gyms and give tips about each specific gym you’re challenging, as well as tell you a little about the leader!’[/color] he said, and then had a lot more to say. It was up to Erza if he wanted to listen or not, but here goes! [hider=Explanation][color=6d80ab]‘So, this is, as you no doubt understood already, a Pokémon Gym! The Gyms of Isson is divided into two categories, Minor and Major League Gyms. Each official town and-or city has a Gym waiting for you, which is one of the two! Defeating the challenge of the Gym earns you a Gym Badge, and there are nine Minor and nine Major League badges in Isson. You need eight badges of one kind to compete in the Pokémon League, against others of the same level! The winner of the Pokémon League then gets to challenge Elite Four and potentially the Champion!’[/color] [color=6d80ab]‘The Minor League is primarily for people to grow as trainers, compete in the League and learn more as they complete their Pokémon journeys, as well as for those who find they can’t beat the Major League Pokémon Gyms. The Major League is for those who wants to become the very best! It’s definitely recommended to start with the Minor League, and there’s plenty of rewards for competing in it, too! Good luck!’[/color] [color=6d80ab]‘Winning at the Pokémon League isn’t the only way to get to do the Champion Challenge, though. Any individual the Elite Four or the Champion judges worthy is allowed to fight the Elite Four and possibly the Champion for a chance to take the title! … But the normal way is most certainly to do well in the Pokémon League. Sometimes they even let multiple people who did well in the Pokémon League take the challenge, because the Elite Four aren’t immune to itching for a fight, too. But that’s for the future, back to the present!’[/color][/hider] [hider=Gym Leader Analysis][color=6d80ab]‘You’re here, at your first Minor League Gym! Hector is a user of Fighting-type Pokémon, a powerful type which smashes Rock, Steel, Dark or Normal types apart! But, they’re weak to Flying types, Psychic and Fairy types, so consider your team well! Also consider that Hector’s… well, he’s a bit of an oddball. He doesn’t typically just challenge people to normal Pokémon battles for his Gym challenge. Expect to be given a strange challenge he may or may not have made up on the spot! So, do you feel ready?’[/color][/hider] And so, sooner or later, Erza entered the gym and announced his presence. [color=00b300]"I WANT TO TAKE THE GYM LEADER CHALLE-!"[/color] [color=a3854c]"EEVEEEE-!"[/color][h1][color=c75b14]‘WELL YOU CAME TO THE RIGHT PLACE THEN!!!’[/color] [color=bdc1d9]‘MACHOOOOOOOOOOOOKE!!!’[/color][/h1] Aside from the immediate reply from a man shouting while wrestling with a Machoke, the first thing that hit Erza as he entered was the smell of hard effort, likely to cause anyone used to the more proper class to flee in terror. There was no air-conditioning here, yet it very much felt like he had walked into a real gym, with all the efforts that went into that. Pokémon and people alike were lifting barbells, punching punching bags and sparring hard with different martial arts. Black Belts, Battle Girls and their Pokémon were competing both against one another and against their trainers. Numerous humans were trying to wrestle their Pokémon… with what appeared to be extremely minimal success on account of the strength of the Pokémon, but they were trying. It quickly became apparent that the maintenance outside was because the residents of the gym were constantly hurting their own buildings. The roof where the chains were attached audibly croaked as the punching bags took superhuman hits, there were cracks all over the walls in places where opponents had been thrown, many of the walls were built out of considerably different materials, likely added later in order to keep the building from completely crashing down on the inhabitants. The screams were quickly confirmed to be either just trainers or Pokémon shouting out before a strike… or crying out in pain after one. And… so many Pokémon. Yet, there seemed to be little distinction between Pokémon and person, each living being in here collectively trying to become stronger by themselves, using the same machines, using the same methods, and sparring against one another without bothering to think about genetic makeup. Only the detail that the Pokémon were way stronger than the humans. [hider=Plenty of Pokémon]There were Machops here and there, helping with bringing the larger Pokémon their equipment or training themselves, they seemed to be the helpers of the Gym, mostly. [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/8/85/066Machop.png][img]http://i.imgur.com/uWLphvM.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #66 – Machop, the Superpower Pokémon. A Machop is built up by a special muscle, which despite its size makes it stronger than 100 humans and will never tire no matter how much it strains itself. This combined with their general availability makes them a common choice for helping humans with manual labours.[/i][/color][/center] [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/8/8e/067Machoke.png][img]http://i.imgur.com/jknr6uM.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #67 – Machoke, the Superpower Pokémon. It is known to help people with extremely tough labour in order to toughen up. It’s muscles is as hard as steel, yet it still needs to wear a belt which holds back its energy in order to not tear itself apart with its own strength. It can pick up a truck with one hand, and will never get tired.[/i][/color][/center] While there were plenty of Machokes, there was only one Machamp, standing looking over the room with pride in his face, four arms flexing. [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/8/8f/068Machamp.png][img]http://i.imgur.com/pdgP7gS.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #68 – Machamp, the Superpower Pokémon. It is known as the Pokémon that can supposedly throw 1000 punches in two seconds. Machamps are masters of many martial arts, and with four arms it can strike in many unexpected angles. They’re very quick to action, don’t think before they leap, and are absolutely terrible at any form of delicate task.[/i][/color][/center] There were Hitmonlees kicking and Hitmonchans punching punching bags from different directions… [center][url=http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/32/106Hitmonlee.png][img]http://i.imgur.com/eK65Zbq.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #106 – Hitmonlee, the Kicking Pokémon. It’s legs can stretch and contract for considerable range and its balance means it can kick from any position. After a battle, it rubs its legs to relax the muscles and release the tension. It runs smoothly with long, loping strides.[/i][/color][/center] [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/a/a3/107Hitmonchan.png][img]http://i.imgur.com/UjAMInZ.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #107 – Hitmonchan, the Punching Pokémon. Said to possess the spirit of a boxer working for world champion. While seemingly resting it can throw punches so quick the eye cannot catch them, and their arms spin when punching to increase power. Trainers need to beware that they need to take pauses to rest every three minutes while fighting.[/i][/color][/center] Medichams either sitting and meditating, some with their trainers, others were joining into sparring. [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/0/05/308Medicham.png][img]http://i.imgur.com/xVPtYYn.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #308 – Medicham, the Meditate Pokémon. A Medicham has, through starvation, meditation and yoga, sharpened its mind to see the auras of others. It has a sixth sense which predicts the movements of its enemies, and fights with graceful dance-like steps to avoid attacks. It can hide its presence by merging itself with fields or mountains.[/i][/color][/center] Throhs and Sawks were both active in the sparring sections, or just training to become more powerful… [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/7/74/538Throh.png][img]http://i.imgur.com/yz94FM8.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #538 – Throh, the Judo Pokémon. It is known to make belts for itself out of vines, and increase in power when said belts are tightened. When it encounters a foe larger than itself, a Throh is filled with an irresistible desire to throw its foe. It changes belts as it gets stronger. In the wild, they always travel in packs of five.[/i][/color][/center] [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/a/a8/539Sawk.png][img]http://i.imgur.com/AW6i9ha.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #539 – Sawk, the Karate Pokémon. They train day and night without sleep in the mountains, seeking the most powerful Karate Chop. Tying their belts make them more fired up and therefore somehow stronger, disturbing a fired-up Sawk in the midst of training will launch them into an insatiable rage against their disturber.[/i][/color][/center] A single Pangoro was walking through the gym, sometimes bellowing at random people or Pokémon who were looking tired, himself seeming to be some sort of motivational figure, as whoever was yelled at immediately redoubled their efforts while the Pangoro wandered on. [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/0/08/675Pangoro.png][img]http://i.imgur.com/qCRzX7a.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #675 – Pangoro, the Daunting Pokémon. It is known to be violent in battle, raging forth at enemies like in a berserker rage. To earn the respect of a Pangoro, a trainer will need to learn to fist-fight with it occasionally. It is, however, quite kind-hearted and will defend companions or the weak in the face of oppressors. Twitches in its bamboo leaf somehow allows it to predict an opponent’s moves.[/i][/color][/center][/hider] [color=cf7740]‘DON’T SHOUT WORDS IN THE GYM!’[/color] [color=de5068]‘YEAH, YOU CAN GET THE POKEMON RILED UP!’[/color] [color=f2945a]‘HEY, WHAT’S GOING ON!?’[/color] [color=b38a72]‘WE’VE GOT A GYM CHALLENGER!’[/color] [color=f2945a]‘OH, THERE HE IS! HE’S CUTE! CAN I EAT HIM!?’[/color] [color=de5068]‘BLAST IT, CHARLINE, THIS IS A POKÉMON GYM, DON’T SCARE THE KID WITH YOUR-!’[/color] [color=4d88bf]‘SAAAAAAAAAAAAAWK!’[/color] [color=de7693]‘MEDICHAAAAAAAAAAM!’[/color] [color=6f7482]‘PANGOROOOOOOOOOOO!’[/color] [color=bfaf99]‘HITMONCHAAAAAAAN!’[/color] [color=adbac9]‘MAAAAAAAAACHAAAAAAAAAAAMP!’[/color] [color=de5068]‘GREAT, NOW YOU GOT THE POKÉMON SHOUTING!’[/color] [color=b38a72]‘BUT, HEY, THIS IS KINDA FUN, ISN’T IT!?’[/color] [color=cf7740]‘QUIET, YOU ALL! IF A POKÉMON LEAGUE EXAMINER SAW US NOW…!’[/color] [color=c75b14]‘HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAA…!’[/color] the man who had originally shouted at Erza laughed, and somehow his laugh quieted the rest, as he got up on his feet after having been decked by his Machoke. He had slightly spiky orange head on the top of his head, but wore nothing on the top of his body, showing off an amazingly muscular body while his eyes focused forward, full of intent and battle-lust while stretching his muscles a bit after the battle, waving them about a bit. He was handed a coat by a Machop, trying to pull it on, wind up his left arm and glare eagerly at Erza all at the same time… [hider=Hector][url=http://i.imgur.com/ZMfbQom.png][img]http://i.imgur.com/ZMfbQom.png[/img][/url][/hider] [color=c75b14]‘Going into a new gym and proudly announcing your intentions, full of vigour and determination? I LIKE YOUR GUTS!’[/color] Hector announced, sounding pleased. [color=c75b14]‘NOOOOW… What kind of challenge should I put you throoouuugh…!?’[/color] Hector grinned as he thought, bringing one hand to his chin. [color=c75b14]‘First things first! What level are your Pokémon!?’[/color] Hector asked, excitedly. Apparently he was going to keep this in mind. [color=f2945a]‘Hey, boss, can I have him!? His face is handsome, makes me want to dip it in soap and wipe the floors with it!’[/color] the same Battle Girl that had made the comment about “eating” Erza asked with a grin. [color=b38a72]‘It HAS been a while since we’ve got to challenge challengers…!’[/color] a Black Belt told, giving a bit of a smirk as he did. [color=c75b14]‘Oooh? Hmmm… Yeeaah… I got an idea. I GOT AN IDEA! A BRILLIANT IDEA!’[/color] Hector announced, his eyes lighting up. [color=de5068]‘He’s excited about his idea. You’re in for it, now,’[/color] a nearby Battle Girl turned and told Erza with a normal voice, giving him a smile as she did. There were happy murmurs around the gym. [color=c75b14]‘LISTEN UP!’[/color] Hector called, and all was silent. [color=c75b14]‘You three,’[/color] Hector said, pointing to the three that had just spoken. [color=c75b14]‘Prepare two Pokémon each with which to battle our challenger!’[/color] [color=cf7740]‘Remember that we’re a Minor League Gym, don’t overwhelm the kid,’[/color] a Black Belt said from the back. [color=f2945a]‘Pfth. Spoilsport,’[/color] first Battle Girl said. [color=c75b14]‘Alright, YOU!’[/color] Hector tells, pointing at Erza. [color=c75b14]‘You will face three of my Gym Trainers! They will each use two Pokémon, and against each of them YOU will only use two Pokémon! You can only use each Pokémon in your party against a single Gym Trainer, dividing your team in three! Show me that each section of your team is a mighty combatant in its own right!’[/color] [color=c75b14]‘After each battle, EVEN IF YOU LOSE, move onto the next trainer! You’re not permitted to heal your Pokémon at any point! So, in the end, after all three trainers, you’re bound to have a group of pretty damaged Pokémon, won’t you? Well…’[/color] Hector grins. [color=c75b14]‘That’s when you, along with whatever might have survived of your team, faces ME!’[/color] Hector announced, crossing his arms with determination. [color=c75b14]‘After your fierce trials, when hope seems lost and you can only dream of a Pokémon Center around the corner, THAT is when your most horrific of trials materialize! Regardless of what state you’re in when that happens, I want you to FACE IT! TRIUMPH OVER IT! LET ME SEE YOUR DETERMINATION WHILE WALLOWING IN THE DEPTHS OF DESPAIR! LET ME SEE IF YOU HAVE THE GUTS TO EARN YOURSELF MY CHALLENGE BADGE! HAHAHAHAHA…!’[/color] Hector laughed out loud. There’s numerous ‘ooo’s in the audience of gym trainers. [color=c75b14]‘Hey! I really like this challenge! I gotta remember it for later!’[/color] Hector says with a grin. [color=c75b14]‘Though, you three! Show him ahead of time what Pokémon you’ll be using! That way he can properly strategize what Pokémon to use against each of you!’[/color] [color=de5068]‘Aw, no element of surprise?’[/color] pouted the Battle Girl he’d be facing third. [color=de5068]‘Oh, fine, then.’[/color] [color=f2945a]‘Alright, then!’[/color] called the first Battle Girl. [color=f2945a]‘I’m Charline, and I’m taking you on first~!’[/color] she called, happy for some action, bringing out two Pokémon. [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/AaSFGLQ.png[/img] [url=http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/7/71/307Meditite.png][img]http://i.imgur.com/QzaKLiU.png[/img][/url] [url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/7/74/538Throh.png][img]http://i.imgur.com/yz94FM8.png[/img][/url] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #307 – Meditite, the Meditate Pokémon. It is found deep in mountains, meditating for hours on end and surviving on a berry a day. It trains its spirit, and by heightening its inner strength it somehow achieved levitation. It also enjoys daily yoga workouts.[/i][/color] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #538 – Throh, the Judo Pokémon. It is known to make belts for itself out of vines, and increase in power when said belts are tightened. When it encounters a foe larger than itself, a Throh is filled with an irresistible desire to throw its foe. It changes belts as it gets stronger. In the wild, they always travel in packs of five.[/i][/color][/center] [color=b38a72]‘I’m Dale! I’ll take you on second!’[/color] the Black Belt said, determined to do some damage, with two other Pokémon. [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/NWZbxeJ.png[/img] [url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/b/b6/296Makuhita.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/u9G3TE2.png[/img][/url] [url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/f/fa/453Croagunk.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/pyKoJDj.png[/img][/url] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #296 – Makuhita, the Guts Pokémon. Its body has a specific makeup that gains energy from being hit. Each time it’s struck down, it rises using the energy from the hit and stores some of the energy for eventual evolution. It loves to toughen its body above all else, happily undertaking harsh training.[/i][/color] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #453 – Croagunk, the Toxic Mouth Pokémon. Its cheeks hold poison sacks. It tries to catch foes off guard and jab them with toxic fingers. It rarely fights fairly, in order to ensure survival. While poisonous, the fluids from its fingers are significant ingredients in multiple remedies.[/i][/color][/center] [color=de5068]‘And I’m Madeline,’[/color] the last Battle Girl said. [color=de5068]‘And I have a special little surprise for you today.’[/color] That said, she let out her two Pokémon. [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/7w0YAwC.png[/img] [url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/4/41/056Mankey.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/nyn0jvB.png[/img][/url] [url=https://i.imgur.com/ejd9lGt.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/UXUKMk2.png[/img][/url] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #56 – Mankey, the Pig Monkey Pokémon. It lives in treetop colonies. It is unsafe to approach as it is extremely ill-tempered and can become violently enraged for no reason, and when one of them becomes angry the whole colony follows suit. They are very nimble, escaping an enraged Mankey can be very difficult.[/i][/color] [url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/4/44/701Hawlucha.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/Nn2dmpj.png[/img][/url] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #701 – Hawlucha, the Wrestling Pokémon. Although its body is small, its proficient fighting skills enable it to keep up with big bruisers like Machamp and Hariyama. With its wings, it controls its position in the air. It likes to attack from above, a maneuver that is difficult to defend against.[/i][/color][/center] [color=de5068]‘Yeah. I have a shiny Hawlucha!’[/color] Madeline boasted. [color=c75b14]‘So you do,’[/color] Hector said, in a tone that told that everyone in the room had heard that one before. [color=c75b14]‘Now, FIGHT!’[/color] And so, Erza would need to pick out two of his Pokémon to fight each team that the Gym Trainers were putting forward. I implore that those are picked before the following hiders for their battle strategies are opened. Otherwise, go! [hider=Charline’s Pokémon][center][url=http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/7/71/307Meditite.png][img]http://i.imgur.com/QzaKLiU.png[/img][/url][/center] Charline’s going to be cheeky and call Meditite to Bide just as Erza commits to the first hit. If Bide hits, Charline will have Meditite attack with a combo of Detect and Power-Up Punches! Pure Power doubles the Meditite’s attack stat! [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/7/74/538Throh.png][img]http://i.imgur.com/yz94FM8.png[/img][/url][/center] … Charline’s going to be cheeky and Bide again! After that, Bind… which when it’s a Throh is a much more dangerous grappling move than when it’s any other Pokémon, hah. Otherwise, Power-Up Punch. Inner Focus prevents flinching![/hider] [hider=Dale’s Pokémon][center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/b/b6/296Makuhita.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/u9G3TE2.png[/img][/url][/center] Other than starting with a blindingly fast Fake Out to flinch the enemy, Makuhita will attempt to Sand Attack the opponent into missing to then strike it down with Power-Up Punches. Guts ups attack if under a Status Effect! [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/f/fa/453Croagunk.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/pyKoJDj.png[/img][/url][/center] Croagunk is going to Mud-Slap to decrease the opponent’s accuracy, and then Power-Up Punch! Anticipation will make it shudder if the opponent has a super-effective move.[/hider] [hider=Madeline’s Pokémon][center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/4/41/056Mankey.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/nyn0jvB.png[/img][/url][/center] Power-Up Punch after Power-Up Punch. The enraged monkey will dart forward with its nimbleness to just punch and punch and punch. Anger Point will raise its attack if it takes a Critical Hit. [center][url=https://i.imgur.com/ejd9lGt.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/UXUKMk2.png[/img][/url][/center] This one will intend to entirely sweep you. Power-Up Punch first, then Roost if it gets too damaged, then Power-Up Punch again. Limber prevents paralysis![/hider] Erza’s actions? __________________________ [@Gardevoiran] Here's a summarization of Skylar's continued fishing luck. [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/0/02/129Magikarp.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/Bpy6VB8.png[/img][/url] [url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/0/02/129Magikarp.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/Bpy6VB8.png[/img][/url] [url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/0/02/129Magikarp.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/Bpy6VB8.png[/img][/url] [url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/0/02/129Magikarp.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/Bpy6VB8.png[/img][/url] [url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/0/02/129Magikarp.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/Bpy6VB8.png[/img][/url] [url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/0/02/129Magikarp.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/Bpy6VB8.png[/img][/url] [url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/0/02/129Magikarp.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/Bpy6VB8.png[/img][/url] [url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/0/02/129Magikarp.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/Bpy6VB8.png[/img][/url] [url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/0/02/129Magikarp.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/Bpy6VB8.png[/img][/url][/center] [sub]Real talk? Your fishing rolls have been [i]horrible[/i][/sub] Still, that was exactly what he was after, wasn’t it? Wild Magikarps does not have the thought-process to think of Struggling to do damage, they just Splash. Hence, Mac was allowed to Scratch the poor fish with impunity to gain some arguably not-very-well-earned levels. [center][color=6ecff6][i]Mac grew to level 6! Mac learned Ember![/i][/color][/center] And as soon as Ember was learned, Karrablasts and Shelmets were easy prey, letting Mac combat some more competent enemies for better part of the night in order to get stronger. [center][color=6ecff6][i]Mac grew to level 9![/i][/color][/center] There, some quick catching up. And, since Skylar was looking about during the night… [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/33/198Murkrow.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/CLSgjPK.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #198 – Murkrow, the Darkness Pokémon. Commonly found near forests when it’s dark, they’re feared as alleged bearer of ill fortune upon those who see it. If spotted, it will attempt to lure the chaser onto mountain trials or forests where they’d get lost. It shows strong interest in anything that sparkles, and will attempt stealing it.[/i][/color][/center] Couple Murkrows here and there seeking food and creeping by people’s windows to find things to steal or other things. They were only active when they believed everyone had gone to bed, when they could start their looting. They’d still avoid any humans or Pokémon that proved to be awake, but he could work around this. Skylar had failed to catch the previous Murkrow he had attempted to catch… but perhaps he’d be more lucky grabbing one of these now? He’d need to corner one, first, though. What would Skylar do, now? [hider=Highhill Town][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.[/hider] [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] Path to Silent Shrine. [i]To the west, the Silent Forest and the path to the shrine within.[/i] [hider=Highhill Town, known Pokémon]Common: #10 Caterpie #16 Pidgey #66 Machop #532 Timburr Uncommon: #588 Karrablast #616 Shelmet Rare: #198 Murkrow (night)[/hider]