[@Savo] So, after having fortunately dodged the attack by the two kids, they went through the motions of greeting one another. When he asked what Kalmia specialized in… [color=82c6cf]‘It looks like I’ll be focusing some time researching developments into Pokémon storage, like how different Pokémon experience the conditions and so on,’[/color] Kalmia said, giving a bit of a smile. [color=82c6cf]‘I haven’t gotten very far yet, but I have special permission to host the Pokémon caught by the trainers I send out in my own servers, which I will be conducting research on. Perhaps I’ll discover how to make things even more comfortable? Can I develop something that can make “stored” Pokémon come out temporarily with the requirement that they can’t do any moves if they’re more than the sixth Pokémon? Things like that!’[/color] Kalmia said, mildly excitedly. Then other questions that Cyril had could be answered… And then Kalmia could be smiling on the side as Cyril went and had his Budew revealed for him, and then had his outburst and named the little fella. [color=82c6cf]‘If there’s one time that is entirely fine to get carried away on, it’s when being introduced to a new little partner,’[/color] Kalmia said happily on the first note. She then nodded about how he promised results. [color=82c6cf]‘I’ll look forward to it. I’m happy to have been of help!’[/color] Then the question about when Kalmia was out on her Pokémon journey. [color=82c6cf]‘Oh, that was around, seven years ago now?’[/color] Kalmia asked herself, considering the exact timeframe. [color=82c6cf]‘And then most of my time was spent studying to become a full-fledged professor, meeting Professor Oak at some point during that time, and the plans for this little operation came into being shortly after! Of course, there were some circumstances during those years that made being a Pokémon Trainer difficult…’[/color] Kalmia sighed a bit. [color=82c6cf]‘… But that’s in the past, now! Isson is free to be enjoyed!’[/color] Something along those lines. [color=82c6cf]‘And, heh, do call me “Professor”.’[/color] Just… as a tidbit. Then the door opened again, and the two little boys came running in, excitedly. [color=8f5136]‘Professor! Professor!’[/color] one of them called for attention. [color=a8694a]‘It’s Dr. Proudlesprout!’[/color] the other said. [color=8f5136]‘It’s Sir Snarklespark!’[/color] the first one told at the same time. [color=a8694a]‘He’s heading this way!’[/color] [color=82c6cf]‘… Right on cue, huh? Brace yourself,’[/color] Kalmia said with a slight sigh, turning to face the slowly closing door. There was a knock on the not-actually closed door, polite but firm enough that it wouldn’t let itself be ignored. [color=82c6cf]‘Oh, come in, already,’[/color] Kalmia said with a bit of a smirk. And with that, the door swung open. Standing in the opening was a man in a top-hat, white hair and glasses, a black suit and red ribbons on his hat and at his collar, wearing the proudest little smirk this side of Mt. Edge. Of course, there was all the likelihood that Cyril had already heard of him, potentially, possibly, who even knows. The man looked to Kalmia before his eyes fixed on Cyril, one of his hands going immediately for his hat as he made a polite little bow for him. [color=EF284F]‘Cyril, I presume? I’m Jacques, member of the Isson Elite Four and also contact of Professor Sycamore in Isson. I’m pleased to meet you.’[/color] [hider=Here’s an old image][url=http://i.imgur.com/J00l2z8.jpg][img]http://i.imgur.com/mWbF5M3.jpg[/img][/url][/hider] Honestly, there was a decent chance they’d actually have met, given Jacques went over to Kalos for a time before the current time in order to discuss the Pokédexes of Isson with Sycamore, but anyways. [color=82c6cf]‘Couldn’t just let a new trainer pass without greeting them, huh,’[/color] Kalmia asked with a smile. [color=EF284F]‘Why, it’s someone fundamentally connected with Professor Sycamore and who’s already on record for being a formidable trainer. Of course I would like to make my acquaintance,’[/color] Jacques told, because, yeah. [color=82c6cf]‘Got anyone else along with you, this time, too?’[/color] Kalmia asked, getting up on her toes to look over Jacques shoulder to see if anyone else was coming… [color=EF284F]‘Actually, yes. However, she got lost in a clothing store downtown before- oh, here she comes,’[/color] Jacques said, taking a step inside the lab to allow for the next person to come running. Said person was a young but flashy female, with long blonde hair, blue wide, attentive eyes, decent amount of makeup and painted fingernails for her age, and mostly just looking positively shiny. [color=fff79e]‘Hello! I’m Chloe, and I’ve been looking for you, Professor!’[/color] she immediately told upon coming in and looking towards Kalmia, who raised her eyebrows looking at the young lady. [hider=Chloe][center][url=https://i.imgur.com/PPQC92G.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/PPQC92Gl.png[/img][/url][/center][/hider] [color=fff79e]‘Sorry I’m late! They just had the fanciest- OH, GOSH, HE’S ADORABLE!’[/color] she promptly exclaimed as she turned her face and more or less squealed upon seeing Aster, kneeling over to look at the little leafy creature with her hands on her cheeks. The fact it’s the same exclamation Cyril did earlier was entirely coincidental and the GM didn’t realize it until right now, but it’ll stay. [color=82c6cf]‘Soooo, did you find another exceptional individual to stake your chances in?’[/color] Kalmia asked as Chloe excitedly inspected Cyril’s Pokémon. Jacques looked amused. [color=EF284F]‘… No, actually. I ran into her on the road, asking for directions to Professor Kalmia’s lab. Interested, I asked her why she wanted to come to Kalmia’s lab, found out she’d just burned the last of her money on the road, so I just decided to take her along,’[/color] Jacques explained casually. [color=fff79e]‘Ah, that’s right!’[/color] Chloe immediately got up and spun towards Kalmia. [color=fff79e]‘I travelled across the land searching for you because I heard you were handing out those Pokédex things, but, um…’[/color] the girl was searching for words to say, but… [color=82c6cf]‘Oh, I’m sorry. The truth is that I don’t just hand out these Pokédexes, they’re for selected individuals that are decided ahead of time, and…’[/color] Kalmia started explaining, but Chloe started waving her hands to her. [color=fff79e]‘I know that now! Sir Jacques told me! That’s what he told me, and then offered to give me one of his own, so I have one now, but then he brought me here anyway…!’[/color] Chloe said, looking kind of surprised about what she was saying herself. Kalmia gave Jacques an inquisitive stare. He simply smiled. [color=EF284F]‘I had one to spare. Besides, I am curious as to how she will fare. I seem to think our meeting may have been fated. I’ll see how far I can trust my hunches,’[/color] Jacques casually responded. [color=EF284F]‘Besides, it’s tradition by now that one of your trainers and one of mine will battle their first day on the job, is it not?’[/color] [color=fff79e]‘Ah, that’s right!’[/color] Chloe said once again, turning to Cyril, holding out a Pokéball. [color=fff79e]‘I have a cute Pokémon, too!’[/color] she told, as her Pokéball snapped open and a brown creature with long tail took shape, standing on Chloe’s shoulder. [center][url=http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/c/c5/161Sentret.png][img]http://i.imgur.com/ngqmy4F.png[/img][/url] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #161 – Sentret, the Scout Pokémon. A very cautious Pokémon, it stands on its tail to spot far-off threats and shouts an alarm if it sees one. When they sleep, they always does so with at least one Sentret on guard. If separated from the pack, a Sentret is unable to sleep.[/i][/color][/center] [color=fff79e]‘So, I’d like to battle you!’[/color] Chloe said excitedly, looking to Cyril with a wide smile. [right][sub][sub][color=EF284F]‘For your information, he’s an experienced Pokémon Trainer that has already challenged the Pokémon League in Kalos before this. I look forward what you as a sparkling new Pokémon Trainer can do against him.’[/color] [color=fff79e]‘Eh!? You serious!?’[/color][/sub][/sub][/right] __________________________ [@Typical] [color=b36c46]‘Eeeeh…’[/color] Trial Master looked unconvinced about getting ghost-types. [color=b36c46]‘The theme was “Pokémon that unnaturally cause fear”, not “Pokémon people tend to be afraid of”!’[/color] Minor details, perhaps, but. Then there was the part about rare Pokémon not being good rewards. [color=b36c46]‘… Pretty sure that’s just you! Others have been throwing themselves all over my rewards! Hah!’[/color] So the Trial Master said, sounding like he was victorious at something. Now, about Focus Sash not being useful… [color=b36c46]‘Oh, it’s pretty good for Pokémon with multiple types with same weaknesses! It prevents them from being knocked down in one shot, regardless of what they’re facing! You could be facing Arceus himself, and you’ll still be able to hold him off for at least one turn! Perhaps that turn allows you to use Teleport, to get you into safety? Don’t underestimate the Focus Sash!’[/color] Trial Master encouraged with a confident smirk. [color=b36c46]‘Hu-hu, trials for experienced Pokémon Trainers, eh? I’ll rise to meet the challenge! Until then!’[/color] Trial Master said as he was about to leave and such, when Eryn told him to hold on and asked for if he had a nickname… [color=b36c46]‘Huh? Nickname for Trial Master? There can be no shortening of my title! The Trial Master is the Trial Master, and will never be less than the Trial Master…!’[/color] he said proudly, then kind of did an awkward little smile waving his hands about a little, before saying… [color=b36c46]‘… But if you want something shorter, I guess Max will have to do…’[/color] [color=b36c46]‘AND WITH THAT I’M OFF!’[/color] he quickly called before she could comment on that, Umbreon jumping up on his shoulder as he threw out the Escape Rope and letting himself be pulled off into the nothingness so that Eryn could depart. And then… The dark waters are safe enough. Just avoid the Carvanha, and Tula should be fine. But, yes, there are Carvanha. In fact, here’s just the list of all decently commonly occurring Pokémon in the waters. [hider=Pokémon][center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/5/53/054Psyduck.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/lCG9Yau.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #53 – Psyduck, the Duck Pokémon. It is plagued by headaches from the moment it is born until it evolves. Its vacant look is there to lull its enemies, and by intensifying its headaches it can unleash psychic powers. However, any time it uses these powers will create a lapse in its memory and it won’t remember having done so.[/i][/color][/center] [center][url=http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/4/49/060Poliwag.png][img]http://i.imgur.com/Bm3aiFs.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #60 – Poliwag, the Tadpole Pokémon. It walks on two small newly grown legs, but it is much faster swimming than walking. Its damp skin is so thin, one can see its spiralling innards through the stomach, but the skin is so flexible that most fangs cannot break through it.[/i][/color][/center] [center][url=http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/7/7b/118Goldeen.png][img]http://i.imgur.com/ehLuYTJ.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #118 – Goldeen, the Goldfish Pokémon. With its fins flowing elegantly in the water like an underwater dress, it has been called the Water Queen. However, take heed, as it’s known to ram its powerful horn into things in its way. It swims up rivers in schools when the weather grows warm.[/i][/color][/center] [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/0/02/129Magikarp.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/Bpy6VB8.png[/img][/url] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #129 – Magikarp, the Fish Pokémon. While known for being extremely weak and washed away by even the weakest current, Magikarp can survive even in the most polluted of water. They’re incredibly fertile and have spread to waters all around the world. They jump fairly high, and older Magikarps are known to brave mountains with these jumps, seeking evolution.[/i][/color][/center] [center][url=http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/e/ee/270Lotad.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/4R1z2EH.png[/img][/url] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #270 – Lotad, the Water Weed Pokémon. They live in clean ponds and lakes, where they float with their large leaves above the surface, and they serve as ferries to smaller Pokémon. They rise climb ashore only in search of cleaner water. If it’s dehydrated, the leaf will wilt.[/i][/color][/center] [center][url=http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/f/f6/283Surskit.png][img]http://i.imgur.com/EG8R6xA.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #283 – Surskit, the Pond Skater Pokémon. Found on lakes or in puddles after evening downpours, feeding on microorganisms. It secretes an oil from its feet that enable it to move on water as if skating. When endangered, it secretes a sweet fluid from its head.[/i][/color][/center] [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/9/98/318Carvanha.png][img]http://i.imgur.com/wYpdvAJ.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #318 – Carvanha, the Savage Pokémon. Territorial and vicious, they’re known to swarm and attack anything that enters their territory. Their strong jaws and sharp teeth are known to have the power to tear out boat hulls. However, when on its own, they turn extremely timid.[/i][/color][/center] [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/6/60/339Barboach.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/6IpOtRR.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #339 – Barboach, the Whiskers Pokémon. It buries itself in mud with only its whiskers visible, awaiting prey. The whiskers are very sensitive and serve as a superb radar-system, giving it awareness of its surroundings. It is covered by a slimy film which prevents intrusion of germs and is very slippery if a foe tries to grab it.[/i][/color][/center] [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/c/c9/535Tympole.png][img]http://i.imgur.com/sAAUmZY.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #535 – Tympole, the Tadpole Pokémon. By vibrating its cheeks, it can emit high-pitched sound-waves that can be imperceptible to humans. These are used to talk to others of its kind, warn of danger or similar purposes. They work best with allies, and therefore swim and attack in groups.[/i][/color][/center] [center][url=http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/4/4b/580Ducklett.png][img]http://i.imgur.com/1tBaf3T.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #580 – Ducklett, the Water Bird Pokémon. These birds are far better swimmers than they are flyers, and make excellent divers. When attacked, it defends itself by splashing water at the offender. Their favorite food is peat moss, and they’ll be found chewing on it constantly.[/i][/color][/center][/hider] That should do. Previously not seen on this route because it hasn’t been night yet, there are hootings of owls on Route 5 during the night… [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/5/53/163Hoothoot.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/p6wTWXF.png[/img][/url] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #163 – Hoothoot, the Owl Pokémon. It always stands on one leg, and changes leg so fast it’s rarely seen. It’s big, red eyes see clearly in the dark. They have an internal organ that keeps track of the planet’s rotation, allowing them to perfectly tell time. By giving them instructions, people have long been using them as alarm clocks before clocks existed.[/i][/color][/center] And that’s about that. What does Eryn and co do? [hider=Route 5][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. hill 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.[/hider] There we go. What now? [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 #585 Deerling #664 Scatterbug Uncommon: #25 Pikachu #586 Sawsbuck #587 Emolga Rare: #172 Pichu [/hider]