[@Typical] [color=d6d6b8]‘Sure, I’d be happy to. Always nice to meet an young person actually interested in exploring ruins!’[/color] Wilhelm said, happily providing Eryn with his number. Then, it was off to heal. Fortunately for Eryn, food only costs money if you’re in Redcoast City (in exchange for that they might become happier by eating there), so she gets to eat for free. It probably cost money, but we’re not counting it. They did get a couple curious looks walking through town, given she and Eri looked like identical twins. So, then, here’s a thing. Trainers on their own, that’s sort of easy to find anywhere around here. People who are actually on the level where they can challenge Lesley? Now those are rare, the cream of the crop. She kept her eyes on the door… then this somewhat fancily clad man with lavish ear ornaments stopped beside it. He opened a Pokéball, and this decently huge purple dragon-bat cross took shape, and he started having a conversation with his Pokémon. Suppose he matches the description? So Eryn walks forth to talk to him… [color=c35ccc]‘Oh?’[/color] he makes a curious sound, looking in their direction. [color=c35ccc]‘What are these precious saplings doing talking to little old me? … Hm-hm-hm, I do suppose I do look like someone who would have the experience they’re seeking…’[/color] [hider=Trainer and Pokémon][center][url=https://i.imgur.com/SjIOf9W.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/SjIOf9Wl.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/1/15/715Noivern.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/cakAjYr.png[/img][/url] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #715 – Noivern, the Sound Wave Pokémon. They fly about on moonless nights and attack careless prey. Able to flawlessly navigate absolute darkness, it’s their prefered field of battle. It can emit powerful supersonic waves, reportedly able to crack boulders. While violent in the wild, they’re notably easy to bribe or tame with fruit.[/i][/color][/center][/hider] [color=c35ccc]‘I’m Braith. A pleasure to meet you, two identical misses,’[/color] he said, giving Eri a curious look as he looked between the two of you. Too late, can’t escape now. [color=c35ccc]‘Landmarks and the like? Hm-hm. Do you little ladies know about the true Dragon Lake, then? Sure, all of the lake is typically called the Dragon Lake, but most is just Route 14. In the northern half of the lake, however, there’s a place with rocks surrounding it, a closed-off section surrounded by cliffs with a single entrance in the south. This is where the dragons truly live. That’s where their nests are, and where they live out their young lives, usually. That’s the fort that the Lakewatchers protect. How’s that for a landmark?’[/color] [color=c35ccc]‘Mining inside the Frozen Cave is always fun, though I’d dissuade you from trying to go deeper inside, Route 9 and Mt. Chill is not for inexperienced trainers. If you’d like to go to Cooldome City, go through the eastern Tunnel. Cooldome City doesn’t have much to offer the less experienced trainers, other than as audience when more experienced trainers clash. Those born of Cooldome City are a different sort, molded for Pokémon Battle… It’s a sight to behold. Still… if you look into the lone house on Route 5, the Trail Master should be able to prepare something fun for you. Hm-hm.’[/color] [color=c35ccc]‘If you wish to cross Route 6, I recommend trying out doing it via the Rapidash service. Few things beat travelling over the plains as such high speeds, I guarantee. Oh, and don’t be afraid of getting lost in Endless Forest. Just head straight in any direction, and you’ll come out of it eventually. It’s a pleasant forest where you don’t have to worry what direction you’re going, just entrust yourself to the forest itself, and you’ll find your way. It’s such a pleasant experience.’[/color] [color=c35ccc]‘Oh, this town? There isn’t much here. Explorer’s Guide Service has maps and can give you tips on finding Pokémon, if you find yourself backed into a corner. Otherwise, it’s just obsessed with their dragons. There’s Descent Tower, but it’s really only good for one visit then you’ve basically seen it all. There isn’t much down there, unless you like that sort of thing, I suppose. No, the reason I’m here is Lesley. Even among the Major League Gym Leaders, she’s known to be a challenge. I’m going to be overworking Cloyster, that’s for sure. No worries, she can handle it. I haven’t challenged Lesley yet, but it’s sure to be a thrilling battle. I’m only a few steps short of the Pokémon League challenge. Hm-hm-hm!’[/color] so he says. In case she still wanted to ask for his contact information. [color=c35ccc]‘Oh? My number?’[/color] he asked. [color=c35ccc]‘… Now, now, that’s a little too much excitement. What would happen to my reputation if I was found collecting contacts among the young female trainers of the world? Hm-hm-hm, I digress. Very well, I’ll give you the honour of having my contact information. Only because, I’m honestly worried the next person you ask that will accept may be a far worse person than I am, hm-hm!’[/color] … And with that, obtained Braith’s contact info. Now, then. Onwards. Lakewatcher Base. The place is a decently big building with random trainers just walking about and getting prepared for their duty. They’re probably the main employers of people in Lakewatch Town, and the force always standing on duty to fighting off the supposed dragon-poachers that were so numerous in the past. Team Amethyst has been in decline, but still. There’s plenty of smaller ships docked by the building, and they seemingly had a personal harbour. Regardless, Eryn headed in and to the counter to the receptionist. … Who, along with most of the employees, probably, looks like a typical sailor. [img]https://i.imgur.com/WX4OsGL.png[/img] [color=6777a6]‘Welcome, trainers. Have you come to help us out tonight?’[/color] he asked, looking at Eryn and Eri. [color=6777a6]‘Allow me to explain. We have a fair amount of patrollers each night, but we always have use of volunteers that also ride around at night preventing any infiltrators from trying to catch themselves dragons when they think we’re not watching. We offer 6,000P per night per trainer, albeit we may halve it if you fail to prevent an infiltrator or even retract it entirely if it’s reported that you were lazing on the job. You’ll be part of a team, so we need to know we can count on you. … Oh, and if you try to make use of the position to catch a dragon, we’ll have you pay a 20,000P fine and be banned from working in Lakewatch Town, taking the Route 14 ferry or even surfing on this lake ever again, and probably have Lesley absolutely hate you if you ever feel like challenging her gym.’[/color] Just minor things. [color=6777a6]‘We do appreciate flying Pokémon with the ability Keen Eye or water Pokémon that can keep a lookout under the surface without falling prey to Carvanha. If you have any of those, we reward 8,000P per night instead, or 3,000P per night if you’d just leave the Pokémon for us to use over the night. That’s all. What say you?’[/color] So he asks. Though, like, if she says she asks to just hang along a patrol… [color=6777a6]‘… Hm. Yeah, that’s fine. Extra pairs of eyes we don’t need to pay for, I suppose, for a limited time,’[/color] he’d reply, looking at them quizzically. [color=6777a6]‘I’m going to say that the penalties for betraying our trust still applies, however.’[/color] So, what would Eryn do? In case she didn’t want to head along. [hider=Lakewatch Town][center][h2]Lakewatch Town[/h2] [url=http://i.imgur.com/DChhkfk.jpg][img]http://i.imgur.com/QQcVLfQ.jpg[/img][/url][/center] As one looks upon Lakewatch, it is clear it was once built by the side of the water. Yet, over time, Dragon Lake has actually increased in volume, the water-level rising and swallowing the town. Then the natural conclusion would be to move the town back, follow the water-level, and rebuild at the new shore, right? That, does not appear to have been the thought that went through the minds of the designers of this Town, which is essentially placed out in the water on top of older buildings, the streets of the town flooded in water and to get around one has to make use of their many canoes or get on the back of a Pokémon. The town of Lakewatch rises fairly high for its size, and vegetation grows pretty freely around the buildings. Most buildings and streets have white floating cobblestone to walk on either side of the streets, with a river of water flowing in the middle. People here are highly accustomed to this, and the streets are constantly bustling with people heading back and forth, as well as people actually gliding down from the higher buildings from the roofs above using strange little paragliders. It appears people live in the higher floors, while business takes place on ground/water-level. There are canoes basically everywhere that anyone’s free to borrow, townspeople commonly jumping down on a canoe, using the force of the jump to drift it to the other side and then simply jump off. Now, anyone could hear from the name that Lakewatch Town is the town that basically rules the Dragon Lake. The Lakewatchers are a group of people that regularly patrol the waters, and become friends with the dragons that live there. Tours by the Lakewatchers are the primary tourist attraction of the place, along with the fish that is procured from the same lake, and guides are trained to show the way in any surrounding areas. Their boats are also those who trade with the western side through Highhill, keeping the place alive and busy. Plus, there’s always the rumors of treasure or otherwise hiding deep in Flooded Lakewatch, and Descent Tower looms in the middle of town for those hoping to explore… but who really knows? It’s a nice and different place, definitely.[/hider] [hider=Suggestions to actions]1. Find Pokémon. [i]There’s plenty of water here. Could be any number of Water Pokémon in the different rivers through town.[/i] 2. Talk. [i]In cities, 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. Lakewatcher Base. [i]From where Lakewatchers embark to patrol Dragon Lake.[/i] 6.5. Lakewatch Docks. [i]For getting tours of Dragon Lake, just taking a ferry or fishing![/i] 6.6. Explorer’s Guide Service. [i]With all these strange places around, Lakewatch offers guides to the surrounding areas![/i] 6.7. Descent Tower. [i]A tower in the middle of town, with stairs down to Flooded Lakewatch. Come prepared for the underwater.[/i] 6.8. Back Alleys. [i]… What? Lakewatch has a darker section? What are you talking about?[/i][/hider] [i]Connected areas: [/i] Wet Caverns. [i]Water-filled caverns that are located to the east. There’s a small hill to climb to get to the entrance.[/i] Route 5. [i]The main exit of Lakewatch, leading to a grassy incline connecting mountains, forests and plains.[/i] Route 14. [i]The waters of Dragon Lake are also known as Route 14. It connects Lakewatch Town, Highhill Town and Stillwood Village.[/i] [hider=Known Pokémon][i]In Town[/i] Common: #194 Wooper #195 Quagsire [i]Waters outside[/i] Common: #60 Poliwag Uncommon: #318 Carvanha #535 Tympole Rare:[/hider] __________________________ [@Eklispe] [color=b2dbb2]‘Wait, that’s… that’s a Pokédex!?’[/color] Florrie blinks a bit in realization. [color=b2dbb2]‘Th-then, you’re…!?’[/color] she looks at Dawkin wide-eyed. [color=b2dbb2]‘O-okay, let’s go!’[/color] she said, still wide-eyed and thinking about it as they were heading on. [hr][hr] Feel free to continue having the conversation with Amelia until you’re both satisfied, I’ll continue describing what’ll happen after. [hr][hr] After healing at the Pokémon Center, Florrie was there waiting for him. She looked nervous. [color=b2dbb2]‘… I’ll answer your questions, if you come with me to the Raremine Research Lab. It’s… a sensitive subject,’[/color] she informs. So, would Dawkin follow her to the research lab? Entirely up to him, of course. If not, skip this next hider. [hider=if so][color=b2dbb2]‘G-great! Come with me, then!’[/color] Florrie says, spinning around with a small smile as she heads on through town. Hopefully with Dawkin following after, the two headed through the streets of Raremine Town, where people were laughing and talking away, just minding their own business in this town where people are typically jolly while Florrie heads through with a determined expression, notably tiny in comparison of most of the miners in Raremine Town. In any case. Soon enough, they’d arrive at a building with white walls, a sterile looking building, clearly the research center for examining the products find in the desert and the desert mines. Florrie led Dawkin inside, through the lobby waving a bit to the receptionist, and then through a few corridors and up a few stairs. On the way one could see scientists of one speciality or another doing strange things. Particularly eye-catching was perhaps “Fossil Resurrection”, but it was hardly the only thing they were doing here. It certainly was not where Florrie was heading. No, she was heading for a less populated area in the lab, to the degree that fewer lights were lit, the end of that particular corridor and the unmarked door almost seeming to end in darkness… but she slammed the doors open anyway. A dimly lit lab presented itself, one where a bunch of machines were orderly placed in squares with plenty of room in-between, many documents of research on varying tables as well. There were tubes of who knows what liquids, primarily green ones, that shone a bit and gave the whole place a green shine were placed to the side, along with flasks and vials of similarly green nature that made one ask what chemist was using only the same green fluid for all their experiments. Also inside this very same room, were two individuals, a woman and a man… A woman and a man that Dawkin had seen before. [hider=A woman and a man][center][url=https://i.imgur.com/wRUffiD.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/cz2mh5S.png[/img][/url] [url=https://i.imgur.com/asM7CSE.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/asM7CSE.png[/img][/url][/center][/hider] There was the blonde woman wearing a jacket that he had seen confronting Kristy, Leila, who raised her eyebrows looking at him. [color=fce2a4]‘Oh? Haven’t I seen you before?’[/color] Leila asked, looking at Dawkin curiously. The curious gaze then turned to Florrie, who had brought him. [color=b2dbb2]‘Y-you know him?’[/color] Florrie asked, then shook her head. [color=b2dbb2]‘Th-that’s not the matter! Professor!’[/color] she yelled, turning to the man. The man, who Dawkin may recognize as the driver of the truck that carried all those ancient Pokémon that Kristy had attacked, was wearing a white coat in the lab instead of the brown coat he wore outside (and in the image). With a white coat, he looked a lot more like “professor” than he had before. The man turned around to look towards Florrie and to Dawkin, a mild gaze looking towards them. [color=8a685f]‘Yes, Florrie?’[/color] he asked. [color=b2dbb2]‘Th-this trainer!’[/color] Florrie said, pointing towards Dawkin. [color=b2dbb2]‘He’s one of the trainers given a Pokédex of Professor Oak’s making and is currently travelling Isson!’[/color] [color=8a685f]‘Oh?’[/color] the man said, turning to look at Dawkin. And there would probably be a good point to let Dawkin reply.[/hider] … And if he didn’t? What’ll he do, then? [hider=Raremine Town][center][h2]Raremine Town[/h2] [url=https://i.imgur.com/saVwpPm.jpg][img]https://i.imgur.com/rhaACBx.png[/img][/url][/center] [right][sub][sub][sub]no cat-eared girls here, sorry[/sub][/sub][/sub][/right] Raremine Town is a moderately large, bright town on the edge of the only desert in Isson. By some twist, the largest mineral deposits in the land is located right under the desert, making it an attractive place to build mines. From that, Raremine Town naturally sprung into being as a merchant town on the edge of habitability from where the mineral could then be delivered to the rest of Isson. The temperature is hot, sun blazing down on this land where plains slowly become desert, the atmosphere dry and unfriendly… yet, life and trees blossoms among the buildings of Raremine Town. The ground is still the grass from the Vast Plains, with buildings on top of them. The modern houses stand tall with plenty of architectural skill put into them, tools for building and living sold inside the houses. Everywhere, one can see workers walking about, but they’re happy workers, with their families living close at hand in the town and with the finest equipment available. Oh, and of course, plenty of Pokémon that assist with the finding of ores and such! The trees, which appear to have been planted and grown all over town by the residents themselves, gives plenty of homes for local Pokémon to live. Overall, it’s busy, with people walking and talking all over, an active town indeed.[/hider] [hider=Suggestions to actions, Raremine Town]1. Find Pokémon. [i]Can still search for Pokémon in cities~[/i] 2. Talk. [i]In cities, 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 Places. [i]Visit any of the places in 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]Kristy, the Desert Princess. Ground-type Gym, Minor League[/i] 6.4. Desert Miner’s Hangout. [i]The workers of the Desert Mine live around here. They can give tips about the desert![/i] 6.5. Research Lab. [i]For archaeologists, those who want to talk to Dunstan and those who want to resurrect fossils.[/i] 6.6. Stone Store. [i]Where all the stones of the Desert Mines or Frozen Cave eventually end up! Lots of evolutionary and other kinds of stones![/i] 6.7. Bug Garden. [i]A garden within which bugs thrive. Vivillons can be hired here for tracking down the Mythic Oasis![/i] 6.8. Warehouses. [i]Because the things they mine here needs somewhere to be stored. This includes Ancient Pokémon, apparently, as some of the warehouses are pens.[/i][/hider] [i]Connected areas: [/i] Route 6. [i]The Vast Plains open up to the north of Raremine. The shorter paths lead to Route 8 and 16, while west far enough leads to Lakewatch Town.[/i] Route 7. [i]The single rocky desert of Isson, it connects to the Desert Mines, the Old Tombs and to the Mythic Oasis.[/i] [hider=Raremine Town, known Pokémon]Common: #290 Nincada #529 Drilbur #664 Scatterbug Uncommon: Rare: [/hider] __________________________ [@Joshua Tamashii] Feel free to continue having the conversation with Dawkin until you’re both satisfied, I’ll continue describing what’ll happen after. Though, okay, that does look like an end. [hr][hr] [color=EF284F]‘Alright. Okay, Aero, we’re getting a passenger,’[/color] Jacques told his Aerodactyl, who gave a nondescript cry that didn’t really sound like a confirmation but okay. With that, assumingly, Amelia would head over to obtain this ride. Jacques put on some form of harness on the flying dinosaur Pokémon that he could hold, and then informed Amelia to hold onto him. We’ll go with the assumption that this doesn’t feel as absurdly dangerous as it would be in real life. With that done, and Jacques making sure that Amelia had a good grip, he commanded Aerodactyl to lift. Aerodactyl lifted with powerful waves of his wings, the rock-Pokémon’s wings powerful after having been trained by an Elite Four, and the Pokémon easily lifted both humans high up into the air, allowing Amelia one impressive view. She could see all over Route 6, all the wild Pokémon running around. In the distance over Route 8 she could see the rising town of Freecape City, leaning over the edge of the cliffs towards the ocean. Unfortunately, preventing her from seeing further north was Mt. Chill, the mountain range higher than Aerodactyl was planning on flying. South was the desert she’d just left, which really didn’t look particularly large from up here, but the eternal sandstorm over the western part made it somewhat hard to judge. Flying west at a high speed, they headed over Endless Forest. Trees blocked sight of everything else. Further north was Route 5, and north of that was Stillwood Forest, within which Stillwood Village was housed. Now the Mt. Strength mountain line presented itself in the north, as Jacques took a turn to fly over Dragon Lake on the way. On the south was the mountain that housed the Wet Caverns… Odd was it, perhaps, that the top of this mountain opened itself up like it was a volcano or something, but it was too high up there so Amelia could not see what it contained. Regardless, soon enough they flew past Highhill Town, Silent Forest on the right, Infested Woods on the left and Route 2 and 1 closer to beneath, as they approached Pureplain City. From this altitude, it was obvious just how far the suburbs of Pureplain City had spread, and what a massive plain Pureplain must have been before Pureplain City had grown up to occupy it. That said… it was time to touch down. Aerodactyl landed them right in front of Kalmia’s lab. A simple building with an outgrowth on the side that was Kalmia’s own home. Jacques helped Amelia down, before recalling Aerodactyl and giving Amelia a smile. [color=EF284F]‘That will do. I won’t fly you back, however. That journey you’ll have to do again. Good luck on your future endeavours, Amelia. Now, time for me to go bother Dorian about a matter, then it’s right back to seeing to Angelique…’[/color] Jacques said, sighing a bit before tilting his hat a bit and starting to wander off. Now, Amelia had found herself by Kalmia’s lab again. Under the assumption that she’ll go over to the door… If she knocks or otherwise calls for attention, Kalmia comes over and opens the door. If she just opens the door, she’ll find that it’s open and that Kalmia’s sitting by her computer on the other end. Regardless, the following scene is displayed before her. So, there’s a bunch of hot servers in the far away and right. There’s shelves and furniture arranged in a circle… and there’s a bunch of Pokémon here for Amelia to dodge if she wants through. Specifically, every single Pokémon that has been put inside the box by one of Kalmia’s trainers. With other words, unless their players have something against it, in here are… [@Rune_Alchemist] a Beedrill and a Ledyba [@Pirouette] a Poliwag and a Pikachu [@Ephemeral] a (lot) Meowth, a Lillipup, a Growlithe, a Castform and a Duskull. and of course, a [sub](i’d appreciate if you kept a list updated somewhere, profile or in your posts)[/sub] Yamask, a Golett and a Spiritomb. [sub]Any of you can have your Pokémon impact the scene if you so feel like it. Just take the following paragraph into consideration.[/sub] More than that, however, there were two children here. Two giggling, happy children who was currently occupying their time chasing after and playing with the various Pokémon in here, with plenty of treats on their belts and willing to give pats to whatever Pokémon wanted them, but was also actively seeking out and trying to engage with the shy ones and chase them down if so be it! Though, while the twins were unfamiliar to Amelia, didn’t they look [i]somewhat[/i] similar someone Amelia had seen not long ago…? [hider=two kids][center][url=https://i.imgur.com/soUXbj8.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/7Nx8GMt.png[/img][/url][/center] [sub][sub]Yes, it’s the same image mirrored, anyways[/sub][/sub][/hider] [hider=And Kalmia, of course][url=http://i.imgur.com/pTMU74j.png][img]http://i.imgur.com/g8Un9zH.png[/img][/url] [/hider] [color=82c6cf]‘Amelia! Come in!’[/color] Kalmia said, looking surprised but happy to see her. [color=a8694a]‘Oooooh, a trainer! Are any of these yours!?’[/color] one of the kids immediately stopped to ask. [color=8f5136]‘Have you met with big bro!? How's he doing!?’[/color] the other twin asked. Both were really eager. [color=82c6cf]‘… These are Timothy and Thomas, Dawkin’s younger brothers. Since Jacques stole my last assistant, I had to get new ones. They’re are enthusiastic, I'll give them that, [sub][sub]and are also a whole heap of trouble[/sub][/sub],’[/color] Kalmia said with a little smile, Tim and Tom grinning widely at Amelia, not catching that last bit. [color=82c6cf]‘Anyways! I just received your Pokémon, and you’re already here! Your Pokémon are over there, safe and sure!’[/color] Kalmia said, gesturing over to the Pokémon, among all those other Pokémon. Now, what would Amelia and Pokémon do?