[@Gardevoiran] So, Celebrity hid somewhere while the rest did their best to act natural. A couple of coins were left on the ground, and it didn’t take too long for a Murkrow to notice. A Murkrow blinked as the coins were located, so the bird swooped in-! And landed on a building overlooking the area, looking about. Seems he was a bit suspicious. Wasn’t this just a tad, little bit convenient? … Hm. … Nope, too suspicious, and aware of that there were in fact awake trainers nearby. Murkrow waved his wings and flew- -unknowingly straight over Celebrity’s hiding spot, where she promptly started singing to him. Murkrow spun, trying to avoid, but unfortunately it didn’t roll Insomnia (which was an option for Murkrow) and as such collapsed in a pile a bit further away. Celebrity shot a Disarming Voice at Murkrow, doing significant damage, and also woke the Murkrow up! Murkrow got up and tried to dart away, but before the black bird could, Skylar threw a Pokéball! The night did not decrease Skylar’s accuracy in the slightest! The Murkrow panicked, trying to flee, so Skylar was forced to catch him while he was awake, but given the considerable damage Celebrity had done… Murkrow was absorbed into the ball, which fell onto the ground. The ball rolled o- [hider=result]-nce! The ball rolled twice! … The ball rolled thrice. [i]click[/i] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Skylar caught Murkrow![/i][/color][/center] [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/33/198Murkrow.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/CLSgjPK.png[/img][/url][/center] [b]Gender[/b]: ♂ [b]Type[/b]: Dark/Flying [b]Personality[/b]: (Up to player.) [b]Quirks/Talents/Aspirations/Other[/b]: (Up to player.) [b]Level[/b]: 6 [b]Moves[/b]: Peck, Astonish, Pursuit [b]Ability[/b]: Prankster. Dramatically speeds up status-moves. [b]Held Item[/b]: None. Currently at about 2% health left. [center][color=6ecff6][i]New Pokémon caught! Skylar earned 1250 P![/i][/color] [color=6ecff6][i]Would you like to give a nickname to Murkrow?[/i][/color][/center] There he goes! And… there was someone coming over, now. Over there, Vivia was coming over… she was carrying something. Her eyes were exceptionally wide behind her glasses, each step she took wobbly and insecure. [color=b5e6e2]'S-Skylar? Is that you? I-I had some problems recognizing you in the darkness, g-guess you wouldn’t have that problem, haha…'[/color] Vivia said, sounding shaken. [color=b5e6e2]'Skylar, I…'[/color] she said, short of breath, and also almost stumbling on her own legs as she came closer. [color=b5e6e2]'I found something on Route 3, and it… and it…'[/color] she said, wobbling lightly on her feet, her tone sounding so cracked and like she might start sobbing at any moment for some reason… until she came close to Skylar and she could- [color=b5e6e2]'ISN’T IT [i]ADORABLE!?[/i]'[/color] Vivia asked in almost a shriek, holding forth the creature she’d been carrying up close to Skylar’s face. [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/2/28/704Goomy.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/cUevniO.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #704 – Goomy, the Soft Tissue Pokémon. Known as the “weakest Dragon-Pokémon”. As it’s composed mostly of water it lives in damp, shady places so its body doesn’t dry out. It’s covered by a slimy, slippery membrane that makes attack slide off harmlessly, but they’re very sensitive so touching it is like a shock to it, leaving it unable to move.[/i][/color][/center] [color=d5cce0]'… Goomy?'[/color] Goomy asked, startled by Vivia’s movement to show her. Notably, Vivia’s exceptionally carefully just holding her hands under the creature, creating a little platform for Goomy to sit on rather than grabbing the blob in any way. [color=b5e6e2]'C-can you perceive it? It’s, like, all blubby and flubby and...'[/color] Vivia brought it back to her, her eyes behind her glasses tearing up above the absurd dragon-Pokémon. [color=b5e6e2]'Aaaah, it’s so cute… I just want to grasp around her and squeeze her, but I’d hurt her if I did that… It’s such… anguish…!'[/color] Viola quivered a bit as she complained, her hands shaking under Goomy, who looked a bit uncomfortable holding onto the shaking hands… … So, apparently Vivia found herself a Goomy on Route 3. That happened. What would Skylar like to 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][/hider] __________________________ [@Ephemeral] So, the battle began, and Erza sent out both Shadowfang and Princess at once, and- [color=f2945a]‘Wait, hold on, it’s a double battle-?’[/color] Charline asked, in surprise, because she’d totally sent out both her Pokémon only so that they’d be seen, still intending that it’d be one-on-one after that, but- [color=c75b14]‘SURE! DOUBLE BATTLES, GO!’[/color] Hector didn’t even hesitate. [color=f2945a]‘Gah!’[/color] Charline recoiled a little, then grinned. [color=f2945a]‘Well, gotta adjust my strategy a bit, then!’[/color] Because double Bide is NOT A GOOD STRATEGY. She does, however, still command Throh to use Bide when she realizes a Gust is heading for him. Meditite, however… [color=f2945a]‘Meditite! Power-up Punch the Pooch! You can win that!’[/color] Charline commanded, and Meditite hovered forth at Shadowfang, while Throh was charging Bide at Princess. Shadowfang would still be able to get off the Howl, increasing his attack, but perhaps Charline’s change of strategy will cause one in Erza as well? Meditite is going to charge Shadowfang, trying to Detect at bites and trying to Power-Up Punch when given an opportunity. Meanwhile, Throh is going to try to Bide Princess, and after that attempt to run after her for Power-Up Punches. After that! Summer proceeded to make a harsh sunlight inside the dark dojo! [color=cf7740]‘Gah! B-Boss, it’ll be dangerous to train in this sunlight! We’ll dehydrate!’[/color] a Black Belt called. [color=c75b14]‘POWER THROUGH IT!’[/color] Hector called, grinning, sweating where he just stood with arms crossed. [color=c75b14]‘SHOW THE HARSH SUNLIGHT WHOSE SUPERIOR! KEEP TRAINING, AND GET PLENTY OF DRINKS!’[/color] And so, those that weren’t partaking in the battle continued training in the harsh sunlight that Summer had called indoors… Croagunk does not have Dry Skin. Are you saying Erza’s good enough a Pokémon Trainer to know Croagunk COULD have had Dry Skin and that the sunlight would have been damaging to the Toxic Mouth Pokémon? With the sunlight, Dale figured Summer to be the more dangerous Pokémon and Makuhita flashed up to her and slammed with Fake Out, causing her to flinch and made her an open target as Croagunk dashed forth and [i]broke the floor open[/i] to get some mud from underneath and throw it at Summer, doing light yet Super Effective Ground-type damage and decreasing her accuracy. [color=c75b14]‘OY! WE’RE GONNA NEED TO PAY FOR THAT!’[/color] Hector called, meaning the floor that was just ripped up. [color=b38a72]‘Eh, put it on my tab!’[/color] Dale called with a wide smile, sounding like it really didn’t matter all that much to him. This meant, though, that meant Flora could use Growth, prompting Dale to go a little [color=b38a72]‘oh, darn’[/color] as Flora’s stats were boosted greatly by the harsh sunlight. [color=b38a72]‘Croagunk, go after Budew, Mud Slap! Makuhita, stay on Vulpix, Power-Up Punch!’[/color] … Dale also has switched his tactics enough to warrant player input. Makuhita is on Summer, not intending on letting her target Croagunk and intending on Power-Up Punching up close, because Croagunk already Mud Slapped her. Croagunk, the poison type, was of course sent after Flora as a grass type, intended to resist the Mega Drain and then Mud-Slap to get down Flora’s Accuracy before Power-Up Punching despite Not-Very-Effective to eventually do significant damage to Flora. What will Erza command? Against Madeline, later. The first thing that happened was that Mankey and Hawlucha both charged forth, intending for quick close combat! Mankey at Vee, and Hawlucha at Pharia! They know no fear! … That’s when Vee Helping Handed, powering up Pharia’s Thundershock! It blasts the flying wrestler, cooking the Pokémon excessively and making it collapse onto the ground! … But wait, it just precisely wasn’t done! Hawlucha managed to precisely reach Phario to deliver a single blow of Power-Up Punch! … Didn’t do nearly as much damage as Pharia did to Hawlucha! Vee then Quick Attacks away, before Mankey could reach him, straight into Hawlucha and knocks out the last of Hawlucha’s health. Meanwhile, Pharia turned and Thunder Waved Mankey, the pig monkey unable to avoid the paralyzing waves! And from here… Mankey was completely unable to overcome his paralysis as he came under constant fire, Pharia shooting Thundershocks and Vee Quick Attacking into him, disorienting Mankey until he couldn’t take anymore and fainting, providing Erza with his easiest victory! [center][color=6ecff6][i]Vee grew to level 15![/i][/color][/center] [color=de5068]‘Aaah, no way…’[/color] Madeline complained as she watched the result. [color=de5068]‘… Guess that’s what happens when you’re allowed to customize your team for what you’re fighting, huh! Don’t get used to it!’[/color] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Erza was victorious! Erza gained 52P for winning![/i][/color][/center] [color=de5068]‘… Don’t look so disappointed! We’re all pathetically poor at this gym!’[/color] Madeline announced like proud of this fact. Anyways, Erza had two fights before that one that didn’t go quite as smoothly! What does he do in those? __________________________ [@Typical] It looked like the surrounding Onixes were pretty pleased with Eryn’s fright. There was something of a pleasure in being in a position of power, after all. Then, when she showed her gratitude for the egg offered to her, they also looked pretty pleased with themselves, above all the Onix she was thanking. [color=89888f]‘On-on-on-on…!’[/color] the Onix laughed about making that child to be stronger than him, and then he looked her straight in the eyes with a focused glare. [color=89888f]‘[i]ONIX…![/i]’[/color] He called out, and that translated into [color=89888f][i]I’M COUNTING ON IT…!’[/i][/color] The mother Onix merely continued to glare at her, but with Eryn’s proclamation that the child would be safe, she gave a little grunt that may have been an acknowledgement. Maybe. In any case, she picked up the egg and moved on. [color=ba997f]‘Diglett!’[/color] the Diglett that had followed her called out to her happily, one final time before she went out and Onix slammed the entrance and caused it to collapse, ensuring nobody would be using it to enter directly into his domain. Still, if Eryn wanted to go back, she’d soon have her very own Onix that could open that very same path, now, wouldn’t she? After the little clarification with Eri, they headed on towards Lakewatch Town, heading over the waters in order to get to the Pokémon Center. [hider=nurse][url=http://i.imgur.com/9BmULgS.jpg][img]http://i.imgur.com/YHtjmDC.jpg[/img][/url] [color=f59a95]‘Hello, and welcome to the Pokémon Center. Would you like to rest your Pokémon?’[/color] Assumingly, yes. [color=f59a95]‘Okay. I’ll take your Pokémon for a few seconds, then.’[/color] She’d then accept the Pokéballs and put them into the machine, and… [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZugkxi_b8o][center][i]Di, di, di-do-da![/i][/center][/url] [color=f59a95]‘Thank you for waiting. We’ve restored your Pokémon to full health.’[/color] She says as she hands the Pokéballs back. She then bows to her customer and gives a friendly smile. [color=f59a95]‘We hope to see you again!’[/color][/hider] [color=f59a95]‘Oh? A Pokémon Egg? Let me see,’[/color] the nurse says, curiously looking over the egg as Eryn came with it for examination. The nurse brought forth numerous equipment to listen in on the egg, shone a little light at it with a special machine, inspecting it with a Chansey standing nearby… [color=f59a95]‘It appears to be pretty close to hatching!’[/color] the nurse says, a mild touch of excitement in her voice. [color=f59a95]‘Keep travelling like you have, and it’ll come out soon! It’s still a [i]little[/i] ways off, but it’s close! … Oh, and, with the shape of what’s inside it… perhaps give it a wide berth when it hatches, okay? The child is going transform, just like in normal Pokémon evolution, so it may come out of the egg considerably bigger than the egg itself!’[/color] the nurse cautioned. So, that said! Eryn checked with surrounding trainers about Pokémon you could find near here… Route 14 has Magikarp, of course. She’s also cautioned about Carvanhas, who have a tendency to be violent. Otherwise, there’s a decent mix of tadpole Pokémon and various duck Pokémon… Route 5 is primarily grass-type, with Oddish and Deerling being the most obvious Pokémon, but with odd bugs like Caterpie and Scatterbug around. Also, some electric rodents can be found among the trees… Route 6 is, like, a safari. Honestly, go there yourself, if you want to see what you can find, just don’t train there. The Vast Plains, as they’re called, are way more dangerous than the other Routes around here… So she’s cautioned. Frozen Caves… First, she’s told there are miners there that mine things out of the ice. Ancient Pokémon and items can be retrieved from there! Really exciting! Otherwise… Swinub, Delibird and Sneasel show up pretty frequently. Just watch out for Glalies. With that out of the way, heading for Route 5! [hider=You step upon a new route][center][h2]Route 5[/h2] [url=https://i.imgur.com/ooiWtLz.jpg][img]https://i.imgur.com/ydwR9zd.jpg[/img][/url][/center] Just as Stillwood Village is the least visited settlement in Isson, Route 5 is among the least travelled routes on Isson main landmass. The route is a steady incline from Lakewatch Town to Stillwood Village, with some elements of the base of Mt. Chill nearby, the waters of Dragon Lake next to it too, sporadic forest from that surrounding Stillwood Village and some of the plain elements from route 6 as well, along with a very traveller-friendly road makes Route 5 perhaps one of the most naturally stunning routes of Isson. There are no roads for asphalt here, only travellers are explorers seeking or exiting Lakewatch Town for some reason, as well as Pokémon trainers on their journeys. A peaceful route without any real dangers, it still offers a lot of variation. Walk on the west side by the waters of Dragon Lake to potentially encounter some Pokémon of the lake. Walk by the mountains on the east and perhaps feel some of the radiating cold of the range of Mt. Chill to perhaps see some more mountainous Pokémon or maybe an ice Pokémon that stumbled out of their caves. The route is a bit cold, attributed perhaps best to the proximity to the Frozen Cavern, and it gets colder the closer the mountain you go. Multiple rivers run down from the mountains, part of Mt. Chill that melts, but efficient wooden bridges help passage over. And of course, patches of forest here and there. The south of Route 5 opens up towards what people call the Vast Plains, or simply Route 6. There parts of the Endless Forest spread out to make things a bit more covered in trees, but as soon as you leave this forest, all you’ll see is plains as far as you can see, and that’d be Route 6. On the other side of the route is the forest that covers Stillwood Village, you need to enter the forest to get to the village. At the middle by the lake is Lakewatch Town, resting a bit above Dragon Lake. And, of course, the passage up to the Frozen Cavern lies up that hill, for those who want to brave the range that leads towards the enclosed and frozen Route 9 on the other side. … And as one travels Route 5, one might realize that the route’s grass contain many Deerlings walking around, enjoying the relative lack of humans and other dangers. Upon approach of any humans the timid Pokémon are however quick to run and hide in any patches of tall grass or forests they can find. Most of them are pink in color, not really helping them hide anywhere as their spring-form’s really colorful, but closer to the Frozen Cavern there are Deerlings that still haven’t shifted from their winter form. [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/6/68/585Deerling-Spring.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/aWwOddi.png[/img][/url] [url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/d/d4/585Deerling-Winter.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/iqjHr5s.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #585 – Deerling, the Season Pokémon. A Pokémon known to live in mountain grass, it changes it’s appearance based on current temperature and humidity, effectively giving it a new form for each season. People used them to foretell the current season. They live in herds and are very timid with other living beings, hiding quickly.[/i][/color][/center] And, also. Every here and there on the route there’s a couple of rather distinct leaves just sticking up at random, sometimes in very odd locations like in the middle of the road or right in the middle of nowhere. If Erika couldn’t figure it out by herself, Ewan could point it out for her. They’re sleeping Oddishes. [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/4/43/043Oddish.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/7f0Qaw5.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #43 – Oddish, the Weed Pokémon. During the day, Oddish finds nutrient-rich soil to sleep in and absorbs, specially preferring cold soil. When touched by the moonlight, it then pulls itself up and starts wandering, spreading its pollen and looking for a new place to sleep. If it is pulled up by an aggressor during the day, it shrieks out loudly.[/i][/color][/center] … So, yeah, it’d find plenty of cold soil on this route next to the Frozen Cavern. Natural Oddish habitat. That’s what was immediately obvious, but surely, there was more waiting around here, largely depending on where they’d look. Now, then. [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]While not many, there are still trainers and explorers in the area, mostly trying to get to the next.[/i] 4. Talk. [i]You could seek someone out to talk to them, if you want 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: Random House. [i]Uh. There’s an excessively out-of-place red house in the middle of the route, the door standing wide-open. … Want to visit?[/i][/hider] [i]Connected areas: [/i] Lakewatch Town. [i]On the south-west of the route, Lakewatch Town lies adjacent to the lake on the road to the Wet Caverns.[/i] Stillwood Village. [i]In the north lies the forest which hides the village, Mt. Strength lying behind it..[/i] Route 6. [i]Vast plains start in the south-east, this route leads towards Raremine Town.[/i] Frozen Cavern. [i]After an incline up to the ridge of Mt. Chill, a cavern of ice could guide the way to Route 9 and Cooldome City.[/i] Endless Forest. [i]To the south, a dark forest looms. There are no indications as to why you’d ever want to go there.[/i] [hider=Route 5, known Pokémon]Common: #10 Caterpie #43 Oddish #163 Hoothoot (During night, rumored) #585 Deerling #664 Scatterbug Uncommon: #25 Pikachu #586 Sawsbuck #587 Emolga Rare: #172 Pichu [/hider] Training here goes fine for Dei and Kyllene, the Grass-types of this route having a hard time damaging either of them… but they also find themselves pretty superior to the average level of the Pokémon of this route pretty soon. Eri had a bit more trouble, on account of that the local Pokémon could actually damage him, but that was fine with a few more visits to the Pokémon Center. However, for Tula, she had to stick to attacking bugs, as the alternative was plants or electric rodents, not the best to challenge as a fish. But, some bugs did the trick. [center][color=6ecff6][i]Dei grew to level 14! Kyllene grew to level 14! Kyllene learned Sweet Scent! Erebi grew to level 13! Erebi learned Fury Swipes! Tula grew to level 12![/i][/color][/center] Anyways. Let’s find some trainers. [hider=TRAINERS]There was a distracted girl walking about on Route 5… [url=https://i.imgur.com/h97zJYQ.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/h97zJYQ.png[/img][/url] [color=e66832]‘Mnnnh… Both the Moss Stone and Ice Stone are supposedly around here, somewhere… But where? Oh, wait, you’re a trainer? Let’s battle!’[/color] Lass Jamie would like to battle! [hider=Lass Pokémon][center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/a/a7/427Buneary.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/fuBt8Zj.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #427 – Buneary, the Rabbit Pokémon. It rolls up its long ears, then unrolls them with great force to slap enemies. This attack stings enough to make adults jump and crush boulders to dust. It uses its ears not only to attack, but also to sense danger--they stand straight up when it senses a threat. Its fluffy fur lets it sleep in warmth and comfort on cold nights.[/i][/color][/center] Will start out with Baby-Doll Eyes to lower the opponent’s attack, and then dash forth to Pound. [center][url=http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/f/f8/187Hoppip.png][img]http://i.imgur.com/Bpg2ZDN.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #187 – Hoppip, the Cottonweed Pokémon. Known to drift on winds, Hoppip is known to clutch to others of its kind to not be separated or to prevent being blown away. It is so light, even the gentlest breeze can lift it. When Hoppips gather, it is said spring is on the way.[/i][/color][/center] Will Tail Whip and then Tackle. If it isn’t damaged fast enough, Synthesis will keep it in play indefinitely. [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/e/e2/133Eevee.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/8qzlgnk.png[/img][/url][/center] [color=6ecff6][i][center]Pokédex Entry #133 – Eevee, the Evolution Pokémon. It’s a very rare Pokémon known to have a very unstable genetic makeup. Depending on where it lives, it is known to use evolution into different forms as means to survive harsher climates. It has eight currently known evolutions.[/center][/i][/color] Will Sand-Attack, potentially Tail Whip and then Tackle. Adaptability gives its Normal-type moves a considerable strength bonus![/hider] There was a young boy walking around on his own. Though, approaching, one could easily be surprised with the proud tone he started talking with. [url=https://i.imgur.com/1ARUD7M.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/1ARUD7M.png[/img][/url] [color=ffd363]‘Ki-hi-hi! I have a dragon, now! Just like [i]SHE[/i] did! Nothing can defeat me!’[/color] School Kid Adrian would like to battle! [hider=School Kid Pokémon][center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/1/17/109Koffing.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/1WQCnZi.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #109 – Koffing, the Poison Gas Pokémon. It fills itself with lighter-than-air gases to float, and concocts them into poisonous gases within. When agitated, it expels the gases within into a poisonous smoke-screen. However, it can fail the process and randomly blow up. At higher temperatures, it is especially prone to blowing up at little to no provocation.[/i][/color][/center] Will Poison Gas at its opponent, and then attempt using Smokescreen to keep a distance and Smog when it has the chance to attack. [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/6/69/524Roggenrola.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/fegTVwi.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #524 – Roggenrola, the Mantle Pokémon. First discovered around a hundred years ago in an earthquake fissure, it was compressed to be hard as steel underground. Inside each there is an energy core that keeps it moving. It’s only anatomy is the hexagonal ear in front, making out the world through sound. It has a tendency to move towards sounds.[/i][/color][/center] Depending on the opponent it may Sand Attack and Harden, though otherwise it might just go for Headbutt. Sturdy means it cannot be taken out in one move! [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/6/68/443Gible.png][img]http://i.imgur.com/zxKZ9gR.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #443 – Gible, the Land Shark Pokémon. It lives in holes in caves warmed by geothermal heat. It awaits prey to stray too close to said holes, and then pounce out to bite them. While usually found underground for heat, they’ve been known to venture into colder climates while huddling together with others of its kind for warmth.[/i][/color][/center] [b][i]DRAGON RAGE!!![/i][/b][/hider] There was a guy with blue hair wrapped in a blanket lay collapsed on the ground. Upon further examination, it appeared he wasn’t actually in danger. Just freezing. [url=https://i.imgur.com/47PRP1P.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/47PRP1P.png[/img][/url] [color=d081f7]‘M-my fortune [sub](that I told myself)[/sub] said a trip into the freezing caverns would help me…’[/color] Didn’t sound like he appreciated the trip. Then suddenly, he blinked up at Eryn and jumped to his feet with an eager expression, despite the red nose. [color=d081f7]‘… You know what would heat me right up? Establishing my dominance over you! BEND TO MY WILL!’[/color] Psychic Mason would like to battle! [hider=Psychic Pokémon][center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/c/c1/436Bronzor.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/Z1yC6Yx.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #436 – Bronzor, the Bronze Pokémon. They were found in ancient tombs, and implements shaped like them are too. Ancient people seem to believe the pattern on their back had mysterious powers. They are closely related to mirrors in ancient writing, yet no surface of it is properly reflective. X-raying it, there’s nothing inside.[/i][/color][/center] Will use Confusion and Hypnosis in equal measure. Has Tackle if Confusion isn’t effective. Heatproof makes fire-attacks only do normal damage to it, despite Steel-type! [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/7/71/574Gothita.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/jdvUXq8.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #574 – Gothita, the Fixation Pokémon. They’re always staring at something, especially trainers and their Pokémon, and can become so obsessed with watching that it doesn’t notice incoming attacks. It is said they’re watching something only they can see. Their ribbon-like feelers amplify their Psychic power.[/i][/color][/center] May use Tickle, Play Nice and Fake Tears to weaken the opponent in some combination, and then go for Confusion. Has Pound if Confusion isn’t effective. Competitive will drastically increase its Special Attack if any of its stats are lowered! [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/36/527Woobat.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/QUIbNMI.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #527 – Woobat, the Bat Pokémon. It inhabits dark forests and caves. It emits ultrasonic waves from its nostrils to learn about its surroundings. They’re known to attach to living beings, and upon separation they leave behind a heart-shaped mark. The mark of a Woobat is supposedly known to bring good fortune.[/i][/color][/center] Depending on the opponent, will Confusion or Gust.[/hider] Then there was an older man coming walking about from Lakewatch Town on his own, looking a bit disappointed. [url=https://i.imgur.com/dTV2REU.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/dTV2REU.png[/img][/url] [color=d6d6b8]‘There’s supposedly some really cool ruins under Lakewatch Town, but you need Pokémon able to take you underwater to get to them. Highly inconvenient, don’t they know Ruin Maniacs rarely carry water Pokémon? Oh, well. Let’s battle!’[/color] Ruin Maniac Wilhelm would like to battle! [hider=Ruin Maniac Pokémon][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] Will Sand Attack and then Bite. Moxie means its Attack will rise if it manages to take a Pokémon out. [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/6/6c/081Magnemite.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/rjLabZS.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #81 – Magnemite, the Magnet Pokémon. It floats by emitting electromagnetic waves from the units on its side. It is attracted to electricity and will home in and feed on it, in case of a shortage you might want to check the breaker box for Magnemites. It is eerily silent, known to appear out of seemingly nowhere with a sudden Thunder Wave.[/i][/color][/center] Supersonic and then Thundershock. Magnet Pull means Steel Pokémon cannot escape. [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/0/07/274Nuzleaf.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/yUY8o4I.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #274 – Nuzleaf, the Wily Pokémon. It lives in densely overgrown forests, where it bores holes in large trees to live in. It pulls a lead from its head and makes a flute with. The flute, sometimes heard by forest-land travelers, have special powers that strike fear and uncertainty into people’s hearts. It dislikes having its long nose pinched.[/i][/color][/center] Considerably more powerful Pokémon than the rest Eryn faced here! Will start the battle with Fake Out, meaning the first turn is cut for some immediate damage. Nature Power translates to Stun Spore on Route 5, so it will attempt to paralyze them if possible. It will then commit to Razor Leaf for damage, but has Pound if Razor Leaf turns ineffective. Early Bird means it will wake up quickly from sleep.[/hider] [/hider][/hider] Eryn’s actions? __________________________ [@Rune_Alchemist] [color=e38b62]‘500 on Lucky, huh…’[/color] Valerie commented on Claire’s bid, something about her tone there. Her hand wandered over to the bath where Togepi and Ralia was playing. She gently gripped around Togepi’s head with a hand, lifting him away from the play with Ralia. [color=ffeba8]‘Toge…?’[/color] Togepi asked, a bit surprised, before he was dropped into Valerie’s sweet embrace, the queen holding him like a precious child against her. [color=e38b62]‘1000 coins on Empress,’[/color] Valerie said, finality to her voice. She then smiled down at Togepi, patting the Spike Ball Pokémon. [color=e38b62]‘Don’t you agree, sweetie?’[/color] Togepi looked a little confused, but smiled up at Valerie and reached for her with tiny arms. [color=ffeba8]‘Togepi!’[/color] he said. The race was on. To begin with, two of the racers were shooting off faster than any other. The two were Lucky and Empress. Zodiac was still not back at full speed, Grassball did the usual stumble, and Biscuit just didn’t have the pure speed of these two. It looked like it was an even match between Lucky and Empress, when- -When Biscuit leaned forth to gain a spurt of speed, not catching up to Empress, but one of his heads got far enough to make a furious peck at Lucky’s leg. Lucky, who was focused 100% at running, suddenly caught the peck to her leg and fell down with three panicked yelps, Biscuit now pursuing Empress… but just wasn’t fast enough. Empress crossed the finishing line first, scoring Valerie a win. [color=e38b62]‘Yes, Biscuit will try to target the winner of the last race…’[/color] Valerie said, patting Togepi while maintaining her queenly atmosphere around her. [color=e38b62]‘… But with this starting-order, Lucky was placed between Biscuit and Lucky. Biscuit will attempt to attack, but he won’t be able to reach Empress because Lucky was in the way. Hence, he’ll interfere for Lucky instead, meaning Empress got away with the win, Zodiac taking second place. … Besides, it’s very rare for Empress to only win once. Normally, she wins at least two or three times in a row before she becomes too placant,’[/color] Valerie stated, as if she had it all figured out. Claire just lost 500 coins. She would have won a LOT if she’d won, but… Meanwhile, betting 1000 coins meant Valerie got an additional 400 coins for betting on Empress. For the sake of the bet, Valerie has 1660 coins total, and Claire has 1440. Valerie’s now in the lead by 200 coins. Biscuit is looking annoyed again, two of three heads glaring daggers at Empress. Empress, in the meanwhile, is walking back to the start of the race calmly, and in control. Lucky looks a little lost, the three heads pecking a bit at each other, trying to figure out what went wrong. Zodiac looks like he’s in full control again, though, the heads also throwing glances at Empress and Biscuit. And… there’s a bit of a commotion… [color=e38b62]‘Oh?’[/color] Valerie wondered, she and Togepi leaning a bit to look down. They were opening a sixth gate for another Dodrio… [color=e38b62]‘… Well, I’ll be. Someone’s entered a new contestant.’[/color] A new name showed up on the betting lists. “The Dread Divers”. [color=e38b62]‘Hmpf. Horrible taste in names,’[/color] Valerie commented. The odds for them… x3. Odds are… Grassball (x100) < Biscuit (x10) < Lucky (x5) < Dread Divers (x3) < Zodiac (x2) < Empress (x1.4) Said Dodrio was wearing black headbands on all three heads, glaring forward like not even acknowledging the other Dodrios. Empress, Zodiac and Biscuit all three looked a bit over the new contestants, Biscuit getting something mischievous in the eyes of two of three heads, though also taking the time to glare at Empress, while the rest just looked forward and focused on the race. [color=e38b62]‘So. Our bet continues. Two bets left. You first,’[/color] Valerie said, looking over at her. The randomized order they’re currently running in, from left to right… DD, Biscuit, Zodiac, Grassball, Lucky, Empress. [color=e38b62]‘Huff. Biscuit right next to the newcomer. He’s in for a rough first race,’[/color] Valerie shrugged, apparently not even considering that a tip. Still patting Togepi who was pressed to her bosom, blinking curiously at the lined-up Dodrios. What would Claire do? __________________________ [@Pirouette] [color=dbd1b4]‘T-tsk!’[/color] Jenelle made an annoyed noise at Erika’s rejecting her, frowning and then pointing down at Farfetch’d. [color=dbd1b4]‘Y-you haven’t seen the last of me! I WILL get you, at some point when there’s no trainer around to protect you! Mark my words…!’[/color] … And with that said, Jenelle turned around and fled in full speed over the hill… So, Jenelle’s parting words were in direct conflict to Erika’s comforting words to Farfetch’d. [color=a8978d]‘Farfetch'd,’[/color] the bird said in a neutral tone, looking up at her in confirmation about what she’d just said, nodding a bit as he was petted. She then offered that he could keep her company, which… [color=a8978d]‘Farfetch'd!’[/color] Farfetch’d was like “sure!”. So, with Farfetch’d getting to play with Chic a bit, apparently, Erika focused on getting herself a Swablu. It didn’t take too long to locate, it was just a matter of finding a cloud that was a bit too close compared to how far away a cloud should be. The bigger problem was that… Swablu was flying really, REALLY high for Erika to actually be able to catch…? [color=a8978d]‘Farf!’[/color] Farfetch’d suddenly called, and the bird blew off into the skies, past the cloud… and then came down with multiple mighty TWACKS, poking down the Cotton Bird Pokémon with a bunch of stabs with the stalk, bringing down the startled Swablu into range of Sno…! From there Sno could throw Powder Snow, hitting the cotton bird for super-effective damage, leaving it tired. Swablu attempted to use Sing to put Sno asleep… but Sno somehow managed to dodge the stream of sleep-inducing sound, or more likely, managed to overpower the desire to fall asleep and kept awake at all odds! Not having to deal with her Pokémon falling asleep, Erika threw a Pokéball! Swablu was hit! The bird with cloud-wings was absorbed into the ball and fell onto the ground… The ball rolled once! The ball rolled twice…! [hider=result] … The ball rolled thrice! [i]click[/i] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Erika caught Swablu![/i][/color][/center] [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/9/99/333Swablu.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/s2FcyGk.png[/img][/url][/center] [b]Gender[/b]: ♀ [b]Type[/b]: Normal/Flying [b]Personality[/b]: (Up to player.) [b]Quirks/Talents/Aspirations/Other[/b]: (Up to player.) [b]Level[/b]: 12 [b]Moves[/b]:Peck, Growl, Astonish, Sing, Fury Attack, Safeguard, Disarming Voice [b]Ability[/b]: Natural Cure. Cures itself of status-problems when switched out of battle or at end of battle. [b]Held Item[/b]: None. Currently at about 32% health. [center][color=6ecff6][i]New Pokémon caught! Erika earned 1000 P![/i][/color] [color=6ecff6][i]Would you like to give a nickname to Swablu?[/i][/color] [color=6ecff6][i]Your party is full! Select one Pokémon to send to the PC.[/i][/color][/center] Farfetch’d flew down, made a small loop in which he dramatically decreased his flight-speed, before calmly waving his wings for a light landing next to the Pokéball with Erika’s newly caught Pokémon. [color=a8978d]‘Farfetch'd!’[/color] Farfetch’d called out, proudly with a snort, raising and then slamming his stalk down into the grass. There you go, he helped. Basically. Erika’s still in the Mountain Valley. What would she do next? [hider=Mountain Valley][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. [/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: 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: #325 Spoink #333 Swablu #701 Hawlucha Rare: #83 Farfetch’d #447 Riolu [/hider][/hider] __________________________ [@Eklispe] So, Dawkin was off to find a trainer to fight! It really shouldn’t take too long… Except, huh. This was a desert. There wasn’t a lot of people out in the desert at this point. Someone off in the distance there… No, that’s Kristy. He didn’t want to challenge her. With that, he moved on for a while, searching across the desert for someone or something that looked out of place in the desert… [color=b2dbb2]‘U-um, excuse me, up there?’[/color] … He found something exceedingly out of place. He looked down into the dune, and found a girl. A girl with long, green hair, equally green deep eyes, that had sunk down into what appeared to be a conical pit in the sand, which appeared to have been created in the sand by some form of predator. Assumingly the scared girl looking up at him had fallen into the trap built by the predator, but then the predator had been like “wait, this isn’t prey, this is human” and then bailed. She had two Pokémon on her side that looked really unimpressed with her. [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/a/ac/298Azurill.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/nwXJZ6u.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #298 – Azurill, the Polka Dot Pokémon. It lives by water. It’s big tail is packed with nutrition for it to grow, and is also very bouncy. Azurill spins its tail as if it were a lasso, then hurls it far, the momentum of the throw sends its body flying up to 33 feet. On sunny days they gather at the edge of water and splash about for fun.[/i][/color][/center] [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] Azurill looked like she was about to cry from the trainer being so helpless without them able to help, while Sandile looked like she was just about done with all this. [color=b2dbb2]‘C-can you help me up?’[/color] I’m going to go out on a limb here and assume Dawkin would help her up. If he wouldn’t, do tell without reading on, and we’ll edit the rest of the post. [color=b2dbb2]‘U-um, thank you…’[/color] the girl says after Dawkin has helped her up, eyes a bit wide still, looking up at Dawkin… [color=b2dbb2]‘Ah, wait!’[/color] she suddenly looks like she realized something exceedingly important. [color=b2dbb2]‘Grandpa always said, “if your eyes meet, you must battle! That’s the law of Pokémon Trainers”!’[/color] That supposed law is perhaps outdated in Isson. Despite this… [color=b2dbb2]‘I-I’m sorry, but it seems I have to battle you…!’[/color] [hider=Girl, her team, and her strategy][center][url=https://i.imgur.com/aYdtILW.jpg][img]https://i.imgur.com/aYdtILWl.jpg[/img][/url][/center] Explorer Florrie would apparently like to battle! [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/a/ac/298Azurill.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/nwXJZ6u.png[/img][/url][/center] Will use Bubble or Water Gun, or possible Charm if your Pokémon looks threatening enough! [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/2/26/551Sandile.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/T5ge4SL.png[/img][/url][/center] BIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIITE…![/hider] What would Dawkin do? Perhaps he wouldn't even help her up. In that case, tell me, and we'll redo it from a bit earlier. Perhaps he doesn't accept the fight, I can't decide that. Anyways!