[@Rune_Alchemist] [color=A68C6C]‘A battle? Not against someone who knew you’re with us, I hope?’[/color] the lass asked with a frown as she put on her own mask, which was just the face of a Tympole plastered over the lower part of her face. [color=A68C6C]‘Ah, nevermind! Let’s go!’[/color] So they ran through the base, and… yeah, some Pokémon battling had definitely happened here. A couple other random individuals were scurrying and escaping, and also pointing the way for the group Claire was now running with. There were damages after huge things had impacted the walls and torn up furniture, and the base itself seemed in a general state of evacuation, there were a couple Abras in the “teleport room” that were sending the refugees who knows where. Still, they entered the Research room, and… There were busted up science machines all over, shattered glass and expensive-looking machines that had been torn apart. Scientist-looking guys were currently in a state of fleeing. There were a couple of ancient Pokémon just hanging out on the side… [hider=Ancient Pokémon][center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/34/345Lileep.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/UvvYS88.png[/img][/url] [url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/c/cd/408Cranidos.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/6iFUcYC.png[/img][/url] [url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/c/c3/696Tyrunt.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/t11kfPb.png[/img][/url] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #345 – Lileep, the Sea Lily Pokémon. It attached itself to rocks at the bottom of the seafloor using powerful suckers and disguised itself as seaweed until it caught prey swimming close with its tentacles shaped like flower-petals, devouring said prey whole. It went extinct over 100 million years ago, exists today only due to reanimation through fossils.[/i][/color] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #408 – Cranidos, the Head Butt Pokémon. A primeval Pokémon, it lived in jungles 100 million years ago, alive today only through reanimation from fossils. Its skull is extremely hard, used for headbutting prey and enemies. It’s known to headbutt trees to snap and fell them for no apparent purpose. It noticeably lacks intelligence.[/i][/color] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #696 – Tyrunt, the Royal Heir Pokémon. A Pokémon that was restored from a fossil, it originally lived 100 million years ago. It is largely known to be spoiled and selfish, if it doesn’t get what it wants it throws a temper tantrum. Such tantrums are highly dangerous as their jaws are strong enough to chew up an automobile.[/i][/color][/center][/hider] There was an open door to a smaller room ahead. The lights within were out, yet all the scientists were looking in that direction with fear as they ran, and the group Claire had arrived with stopped short, holding their Pokéballs as they glared at the entrance. And there… There were calm steps of dark shape walking towards them from the other side of the doorway. [color=807392]‘Sh-she’s coming…! The scourge of our lab is coming…!’[/color] one of the scientists called as he immediately turned and fled, like this entity was somehow horrifying. The individuals by Claire also tensed up. Finally, out of the shadows came a girl, with blue hair and a thin outfit, holding a piece of paper. … Claire might recognize this person. Their interactions had been minimal, but she might recognize this person anyway. [color=b2dced]‘“In ancient times, the Pokémon were worshipping and regularly interacting with the Legendary Pokémon that were their caretakers”,’[/color] the girl read from the paper in her hand. [color=b2dced]‘“Cells from their interactions may as such have been trapped in the fossils, and trace amounts may have been resurrected along with the Ancient Pokémon. We therefore research any cells on the Ancient Pokémon, to find these trace amount of legendary cells, using which we hope to track down the legendary Pokémon themselves”… what nonsense is this?’[/color] Cathia asked, folding and then putting the page down into her bag before returning it to her back. [color=A68C6C]‘None of your business!’[/color] the Lass that had led the group Claire was with shouted back. [color=A68C6C]‘Also, your luck just ran out! Unlike the rabble you’ve been facing so far, we’re a team gathered to defeat you! Say your prayers!’[/color] the girl said, as she pulled a Pokéball, and so did the other three companions. Claire could potentially take a clue, but Ralia was already out, so. [color=b2dced]‘… I’m sorry, but I cannot lose until I face my sister,’[/color] Cathia said, shaking her head. [color=b2dced]‘… and besides that…’[/color] She then looked up, an unmistakable show of anger in her eyes. [color=b2dced]‘I will never let the likes of you go without tearing you apart, Team Amethyst…!’[/color] [hider=sooo][center][url=http://i.imgur.com/RlrQBN9.jpg][img]http://i.imgur.com/oTPkRqB.jpg[/img][/url] Pokémon Trainer Cathia would like to battle![/center] Cathia held out both her hands, and with four Pokéballs caught between eight fingers, there was a considerable recoil from one of the remaining scientists. [color=807392]‘W-watch out! Her twin-tails are coming…!’[/color] There may have been some doubt as to what he was referring to… when Cathia threw the Pokéballs into the floor. Instantly, the room became exceedingly smaller as two giant snakes took form, curling across the room, destroying machines and glaring at the challengers… [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/b/ba/208Steelix.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/nClRViy.png[/img][/url] [url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/4/41/130Gyarados.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/J11NoN8.png[/img][/url] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #208 – Steelix, the Iron Snake Pokémon. An Onix that digs deep finds itself compressed, tempered by high pressure and heat, and its composition changes to become exceptionally hard. Its composition becomes iron-like as it also eats iron-filled soil. It’s known to dig towards the planet’s core, growing harder as it goes…[/i][/color] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #130 – Gyarados, the Atrocious Pokémon. A being of extreme aggression, they are drawn to places of conflict. When wars are fought, Gyarados are drawn to the surface, where they rampage for months and tear down villages and forests alike. Some claim the fear of the wrath of Gyarados is responsible for much of the peacefulness of our world’s history.[/i][/color][/center] Along with those, a Pokémon with a flower floated up above Cathia’s head and a blue creature rolled to stand ready at her side, behind the giant snakes. [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/1/17/670Floette.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/WtoEkaa.png[/img][/url] [url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/a/a5/184Azumarill.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/iYPWSJ9.png[/img][/url] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #670 – Floette, the Single Bloom Pokémon. It is attracted to fields of flowers and cares for them, ensuring they do not wilt. When flowers finally bloom, they appear with an elegant dance, much to the joy of a would-be gardener. In battle, it draws out the power of flowers with fairy-magic and uses it to attack.[/i][/color] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #184 – Azumarill, the Aqua Rabbit Pokémon. It spends all day in water and rivers. It has magnificent ears, serving as long-range sensors hearing through water and air, making a map in its head. A kind-hearted Pokémon, it’s known to blow bubbles of fresh air to envelop those who are drowning so they may breathe until they’ve reached the surface.[/i][/color][/center] The lass shuddered a bit seeing the sheer power of Cathia’s team, but regardless raised her Pokéball. [color=A68C6C]‘Come on! We outnumber her! Let’s crush her!’[/color] she called, and numerous Pokéballs flew through the air. [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/6OUgEMC.png[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/lsxhWI7.png[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/0BwvnAg.png[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/aoPA8eK.png[/img] Disguised Team Amethyst Grunts would like to battle![/center] Eight Pokéballs hit the floor. From the “tamer”’s balls, came a large bull and a fiery horse. From the “lass”’s ball came an electric squirrel and a black freezing thing. From the “scientist”’s ball came a bug with a rock on its back and a purple aquatic mammal. From the “rich boy”’s ball came a sentient sword and a rocky automaton. [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/b/b8/128Tauros.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/HaUWaYN.png[/img][/url] [url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/3b/077Ponyta.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/p1PIq8Y.png[/img][/url] [url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/f/f4/417Pachirisu.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/0jxJRDs.png[/img][/url] [url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/6/6b/361Snorunt.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/t6EbUJ7.png[/img][/url] [url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/6/6b/557Dwebble.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/9EmxdGC.png[/img][/url] [url=http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/7/70/079Slowpoke.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/HMNPXHC.png[/img][/url] [url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/35/679Honedge.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/eY4YDC4.png[/img] [url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/a/ac/622Golett.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/IHxW5zK.png[/img][/url][/url][/center] [hider=A bunch of Pokédex Entries][center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #128 – Tauros, the Wild Bull Pokémon. Famous for their violent nature, Tauros are known to rampage endlessly. When charging, it whips itself with its three tails to fuel its anger. They fight among one another constantly by locking horns. The leader of the herd will have battle-scarred horns, that it’s very proud of. [/i][/color] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #77 – Ponyta, the Fire Horse Pokémon. After birth it can barely stand, but chasing after its parent day after day makes it stronger and stronger. Their hooves are allegedly harder than diamond, and they’re known to jump unfathomable heights. Its fiery mane grows shortly after birth, giving it an impressive appearance.[/i][/color] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #417 – Pachirisu, the EleSquirrel Pokémon. It makes electricity with pouches in its cheeks and shoots charges from its tail. It makes fur balls that crackle with static electricity, and stores them with berries in tree holes. A pair may be seen rubbing their cheek pouches together in an effort to share stored electricity.[/i][/color] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #361 – Snorunt, the Snow Hat Pokémon. They're found in snow-regions in groups of five. In warmer seasons, they tend to sleep deep in caverns. They can survive on only eating snow and ice. According to old folklore, a house visited or inhabited by a Snorunt is sure to prosper.[/i][/color] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #557 – Dwebble, the Rock Inn Pokémon. It finds a rock of suitable size. It melts a hole in said rock using a liquid secreted from its mouth, then crawls in and lives in it. A rock-less Dwebble is known to be aggressive until a replacement is found, so be careful should the rock break.[/i][/color] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #79 – Slowpoke, the Dopey Pokémon. Extremely slow and sluggish, it doesn’t feel pain until 5 seconds after the blow. It fishes by dipping its tail in water and then doing nothing all day waiting for something to bite. To assist, a Slowpoke’s tail is flavorful, and can break off with no pain and grows back after a while.[/i][/color] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #679 – Honedge, the Sword Pokémon. They are ancient swords possessed by departed spirits, floating by mystical power. Should someone grab the hilt, its blue sash ties itself around the arm to hold it in place as the sword drains the energy of the one foolish enough to grab the hilt of a possessed sword.[/i][/color] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #622 – Golett, the Automaton Pokémon. These Pokémon were created by ancient scientists and move using an unknown energy which it burns within itself. The source of this energy is unknown, and they’ve each been active for thousands of years. Constructed out of clay, it was meant to protect the civilization that constructed it.[/i][/color][/center][/hider] … And so, they moved to clash, Ponyta, Dwebble and Slowpoke having determined Steelix as their target, Tauros, Pachirisu and Honedge floating to combat Gyarados, while Cathia’s Floette and Azumarill stood facing Snorunt and Golett. Cathia looked confident in her victory. Indeed, despite the sheer number of Pokémon facing her Cathia’s opponents weren’t anywhere near able to contend with the Pokémon Cathia had called forth…! She’d done some serious training! What would Claire do here?[/hider] __________________________ [@Gardevoiran][@Typical] [color=b5e6e2]‘Um, land makes sense, doesn’t it?’[/color] Vivia asked, looking to Skylar after his question. [color=b5e6e2]‘Stillwood is just a stroll down Route 5, shouldn’t be too complicated. We might see some new Pokémon, too.’[/color] [color=7eab87]‘… Hm. Very well. Trading numbers does sound sensible,’[/color] Oaken says, if he hasn’t already with Eryn and I’m forgetting it. [color=7eab87]‘I’m going to Route 6, because there’s a Pokémon there I want. Then I’ll wait for Rodger, who is in Stillwood Village until he gets defeats Archie, after which he’ll drive after me. Crossing Route 6 should be a lot less of a bother with his bike,’[/color] Oaken figures, but that aside. Anyways. Eventually, perhaps, they’d use the Abra… [hider=If they do]With a quick flash of light, they suddenly found themselves at a new location. That is to say, back at the entrance of the Drain, with a- [color=98cfe3]‘Quaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaag!’[/color] Quagsire announced, the blue goofy face smiling so brightly at them. [color=d6d6b8]‘Oh, you’re back!’[/color] Wilhelm told, looking excited. [color=d6d6b8]‘I’ve picked up all these strange rocks to study! I have no idea what kinds of breakthroughs I’m going to make, but this is really interesting! And this writing, too! I need to compare it to the records and see if I can find any matches in our history books…!’[/color] Yeah, that’s an excited Ruin Maniac. Elsewhere, a Swimmer was trying to sleep on her Tentacruel, who in turn was resting in the water… [color=f7a1a1]‘… … … Ah, is it time to return?’[/color] Lin asked, yawning a bit as she looked up after Wilhelm’s sudden sporadic talking. [color=f7a1a1]‘… And hello, Eryn. … So, where did your twin go?’[/color] Lin asked with a little smirk. [color=f7a1a1]‘Eh, no matter. Shall we?’[/color] she asked, sitting up and reaching her limbs out to wake herself up, Cutiecruel reaching out to stretch tentacle limbs in a similar gesture. This is when Oaken takes out a Pokéball and calls out Staryu, the Pokémon he used to traverse the waterways. [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/4/4f/120Staryu.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/1B20FvL.png[/img][/url] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #120 – Staryu, the Star Shape Pokémon. It appears in large numbers by seashores. If any of its limbs is cut, it can regenerate instantly as long as the core is intact. At night, they gather at the surface with their cores flashing red, creating the illusion of red stars blinking across the water’s surface. They say this blinking is an attempt to communicate with the stars.[/i][/color][/center] Now, if they’d like to just head off to Flooded Lakewatch… [hider=Flooded Lakewatch][center][h2]Flooded Lakewatch[/h2] [url=https://i.imgur.com/yKpOE5L.jpg][img]https://i.imgur.com/yKpOE5Ll.jpg[/img][/url][/center] Beneath Lakewatch Town lies a completely different world, one which was clearly constructed to stay. Monuments and pillars showing off the architectural skill of worlds past lie spread around the rocky buildings that to this day serve as the foundation of modern day Lakewatch Town. Countless little buildings stacked on top of one another with little openings for doors, their layout seemingly random creating what could best be described as an underwater labyrinth of buildings that cannot quite be described as ruins, on account that they are far too intact to be described by that moniker. Across the underwater floor countless little forgotten trinkets lie scattered, and in the middle of it all stands a mighty temple of some form… who even knows what it really is?[/hider] [hider=Suggestions to actions]1. Search the area. [i]Maybe find a Pokémon that isn’t immediately obvious, look for items or inspect the place for interesting things?[/i] 2. Train Pokémon. [i]Just be aware that most things here can probably eat you alive.[/i] 3. Specify. [i]If you specify what you want to do, the GM will take it into account and tell the result.[/i] 4. Trigger random event. [i]Force the GM to use his imagination to make a scenario for you.[/i] 5. Area Specific: Go Deeper. [i]There’s something calling in the depths of Flooded Lakewatch. Do you want to brave the depths and see what it might be?[/i][/hider] [i]Connected areas: [/i] Lakewatch Town. [i]Above you.[/i] [hider=Flooded Lakewatch, known Pokémon]Common: #60 Poliwag #61 Poliwhirl Uncommon: #186 Politoed #340 Whiscash #537 Seismitoad Rare: #656 Froakie [/hider] Or maybe they’d like to head all the way back to Lakewatch already. [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] Regardless. What will Skylar and Eryn do?[/hider] __________________________ [@hatakekuro] Basil called back Cecil and sent out Lupin, who the very first thing that happened to him was that he took a big Tackle because of the negative consequences of switching Pokémon as Skitty was charging at Cecil’s previous position. Faced with another adversary, Lena tried to make Skitty Sing this one too! … But got Taunted before it could happen! [color=7cc2ba]‘Ah, no, Taunt! Skitty, no!’[/color] Lena called, but Skitty already launched into another Tackle! [sub]Because Taunt is overpowered in this setting, I am going to let opponents use an offensive move instead of standing around doing nothing[/sub] Still, Lupin was far faster than Skitty and the cat-Pokémon was already damaged by the encounter with Cecil. Eventually, Lupin’s scratches brought the opponent’s Pokémon down, with enough scratches. [center][color=6ecff6][i]Basil was victorious! Basil got 434 P for winning![/i][/color][/center] [color=7cc2ba]‘Oooouuugh! … Well, at least I didn’t make Skitty accidentally put me to sleep, this time…!’[/color] Which had happened due to the tight nature of the drain and due to her opponent having got behind Skitty… Then onto the princess’s Pokémon! … After having waken up Cecil! To be frank, the mercenary was far more of a threat. Incinerate did some damage, and then Pidgey tackled and did some damage… Cecil’s going to win with just Incinerate, mostly because Pidgey’s level 3. A similar story happened against Buneary, Taunt making it so the bunny had to run forth and try to Pound at once, after which Lupin could once again just use his speed to scratch and run as previously. Yes, these low-level battles are going to go like this a lot. [center][color=6ecff6][i]Basil was victorious! Basil got 12 P for winning! Cecil grew to level 8! Lupin grew to level 7![/i][/color][/center] [color=e69ac0]‘Aaaaah! I couldn’t repel him!’[/color] the little girl cried as she went and ran behind her “king”, who was crossing his arms looking judgingly at Basil. [color=02b1d4]‘Hmpf! It seems the bard was hiding weapons under his cloak, and is really capable with them! Is he perhaps secretly an assassin?’[/color] the king theorized, making some of his subjects and the princess cower a bit in fear, looking at Basil. [color=02b1d4]‘It would appear that I have no choice. I must release the horrible beast that once plagued these lands…’[/color] [color=e69ac0]‘N-no, not the monster!’[/color] the princess called, positively shaking in fear. [color=7cc2ba]‘Whelp, guess I’m out of here before it gets ugly!’[/color] the mercenary said, winking to Basil a bit before lifting herself out of the drain. [color=de813a]‘A-are you sure this is wise, my lord?’[/color] Donald asked, his childish little voice matching terribly with the seriousness he was trying to convey. [color=02b1d4]‘I understand your fears! But I fear we have no choice. Stand behind me! For I, alone, wield the power that can control the beast…’[/color] the king said, lifting his Pokéball towards Basil as his subjects gathered behind him. [color=02b1d4]‘Are you ready, bard, to face the greatest monster of this kingdom!?’[/color] [center][url=http://i.imgur.com/wYtJoI2.png][img]http://i.imgur.com/I42n3gR.png[/img][/url] [s]youngster[/s] King Lewis would like to battle![/center] [color=02b1d4]‘I call upon the might of the unspeakable horror!’[/color] the king announced, and then threw the Pokéball in front of him…! [color=02b1d4]‘Go get him, T!’[/color] And with that, a creature of countless tentacles took form in front of Basil…! [hider=Lewis’ Pokémon][center][url=http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/3e/114Tangela.png][img]http://i.imgur.com/myM2j2W.png[/img][/url] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #114 – Tangela, the Vine Pokémon. It is constantly wrapped in countless constantly jiggling blue vines that never stop growing. The vines cloak its unknown contents, and are known to entangle anything that comes close. The vines easily detach if grabbed and grow back within a day.[/i][/color][/center] Indeed, as the Pokédex said, the different vines cloaking around its body are all constantly moving, jiggling around as it blinks forward. Lewis is going to start with Ingrain, to heal, and then follow a pattern of first trying to Sleep Powder and then Vine Whipping. However, at any attempt to attack Tangela in close combat, Tangela is going to attempt to constrict the opponent, using a lot of tentacles to hold the opponent in place as it next starts producing Sleep Powder! Basil’s strategy?[/hider] __________________________ [@Savo] Pidgey looked a bit curiously at Cyril asking enjoying his perch, and gave a little bird-sound in reply that could have meant absolutely anything. [color=fff79e]‘Riight!?’[/color] Chloe called happily about Growlithe being a whole lot of adorable. [color=fff79e]‘Yes! Please do warm up to me so I can shower you with love, cuddles and happiness~!’[/color] she then said about shy little Mimi, but then there was Velvet, which Chloe looked curiously at… and then got her hand shaken. [color=fff79e]‘Ooh, what a cute little attitude~!’[/color] Chloe grinned about Velvet. Then she was all squees of happiness and pats on Cation because happy Shinx! The Cation moved on, Growlithe looking a bunch at him moving about, Sentret looking a bit cautiously at the Shinx, too, and then he got to Rattata. The rat needed a moment to get it, but then jumped up to paw happily on Cation, and then they could play for a bit, because the Rattata was a most energetic playmate, heh. [color=E39F69]‘Growl? Growlithe!’[/color] Growlithe called when Aster introduced herself, causing the dog to lower its head and look curiously at her, waving its tail a bit and sniffed at her. Most Chloe’s Pokémon would warm up to them soon enough and get friendly enough. [color=fff79e]‘Yes! I got new clothes, as a good-luck charm to catch a Growlithe! Don’t they look adorable?’[/color] Chloe said, leaving out what the clothes must have cost. Anyways. After all that. Cyril suggested they head over to the forest, and Chloe immediately looked even brighter than usual. [color=fff79e]‘Oooh, yes! There’s bound to be a bunch of adorable Pokémon in the forest! We’ve just GOT to go check it out! Let’s go!’[/color] Chloe said, skipping up on her feet and was then already on her way, her four Pokémon looking surprised for a bit before all four of them started skipping / running / flying after her, the Pokémon forced to keep up with their over-excited trainer. As Cyril dashed too, it probably meant they reached the forest pretty quickly! [hider=Welcome To][center][h2]Southern Silent Forest[/h2] [url=https://i.imgur.com/p2bXmKG.jpg][img]https://i.imgur.com/p2bXmKGl.jpg[/img][/url][/center] The awaiting forest that greeted those who entered it was one of utter calm. The Silent Forest is a peaceful place where little in the way of violence or turmoil, giving credence to the name which it is now known by. Pokémon and people at peace with nature often walk among these trees, little noise other than the occasional sound of a Pokémon making their way or playing in the grass. In comparison to the other kinds of forests that one might find in Isson, this is without a doubt the least dangerous and absolutely least exciting one. Still, it is a boon to those of the calm Pureplain City who simply wants somewhere with fresh air to wander every once in a while. Being off the map, few youngsters walk here, making it somewhat of a place for the somewhat older to make their home in. Still, the forest belongs to another kind of creature entirely. Because no matter where you look, there’s one out of two species of Pokémon all over. Those being innumerable Petilil playing about… [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/0/0b/548Petilil.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/taL13Vu.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #548 – Petilil, the Bulb Pokémon. They prefer to live areas with moist, nutrient-rich soil. They’ve been known to be used by humans to find areas suitable for planting plants. The leaves on their heads come right back when plucked off, and while extremely bitter, they’re known to refresh a tired body.[/i][/color][/center] … And Cottonees floating about. [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/4/44/546Cottonee.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/gh7oLrn.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #546 – Cottonee, the Cotton Puff Pokémon. They’re extremely light and mostly go where the wind guide them. They’re known to feel more at ease in a group, so they stick together with others of its kind and resemble clouds floating about. If attacked, they shoot cotton at their attacker to distract them.[/i][/color][/center] However, Cyril immediately started training, so let’s see. After running around a bit fighting Pokémon to train, he realized it’s pretty important to be wary of when Southern Silent Forest stops being silent; because with all likelihood it’s a Jigglypuff or a Skitty singing and inducing sleep! Or, sometimes you start falling asleep anyway, because there may be a higher-leveled Glameow using Hypnosis with its tail! Perhaps Silent Forest is also the Silent Forest because people who tread it tend to end up asleep!? [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/3e/039Jigglypuff.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/T3bL9eT.png[/img][/url] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #39 – Jigglypuff, the Balloon Pokémon. Looking into its eyes causes it to sing a lullaby which, due to its unique vocal cords, are able to find the exact frequency at which the opponent cannot help but fall asleep. This is its defensive mechanism, and will sing to the point it cannot breathe against an enemy that won’t fall asleep.[/i][/color] [url=http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/8/8a/300Skitty.png][img]http://i.imgur.com/1MTAKYY.png[/img][/url] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #300 – Skitty, the Kitten Pokémon. It lives in holes in trees of forests. It easily becomes fascinated with things and chase them, and it commonly seen chasing its own tail. While popular due to perceived cuteness, it is very difficult to earn a Skitty’s trust and friendship.[/i][/color] [url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/2/26/431Glameow.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/VSteeQa.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #431 – Glameow, the Catty Pokémon. It claws when displeased and purrs when affectionate. It can switch between the two very swiftly, this fickleness is very popular among some. When happy its tail makes beautiful movements, like a dancing ribbon. Its glare can put foes into a hypnotic state.[/i][/color][/center] It’s a little harder to train here because some Pokémon are higher level, but otherwise training should go well. [center][color=6ecff6][i]Aster grew to level 9! Mimi grew to level 8! Velvet grew to level 8! Cation grew to level 8![/i][/color][/center] What will Cyril do now? Oh, and Chloe made a noise and vanished into the forest somewhere while Cyril was training. He can find her again if he wants to. [hider=Suggestions to actions]1. Find Pokémon. [i]Specify if you’re looking for a specific kind of Pokémon in the forest.[/i] 2. Train Pokémon. [i]With this command, we can jump ahead in time and skip posting about grinding.[/i] 3. Move along. [i]Move along normally, letting any events that may come happen naturally.[/i] 4. Hurry along. [i]Intentionally avoid confrontations and try to get safely to the next destination.[/i] 5. Specify. [i]If you specify what you want to do, the GM will take it into account and tell the result.[/i] 6. Trigger random event. [i]Force the GM to use his imagination to make a scenario for you.[/i] 7. Area Specific: Wander. [i]This place… it’s so relaxing. Wouldn’t it be so nice to just… wander away… without thinking about it?[/i][/hider] [i]Connected areas: [/i] Route 1. [i]To the south.[/i] Route 3. [i]If you head north-east for a while.[/i] Silent Shrine. [i]Go north, you should be able to find the road there.[/i] [hider=Southern Silent Forest, known Pokémon]Common: #546 Cottonee #548 Petilil Uncommon: #39 Jigglypuff #300 Skitty #431 Glameow Rare: #357 Tropius[/hider][/hider] __________________________ [@Eklispe] Dawkin made his way inside the building and placed his ear where it counted, listening in on the conversation. [color=b35647]‘... in ruins,’[/color] he could hear the guy say. [color=b35647]‘They appeared to believe it was our base in Raremine, now deserted.’[/color] [color=ECB741]‘Excellent,’[/color] said a mature, female voice, unknown as to its origin but by the tone one that was used to having its commands followed. [color=ECB741]‘We’re currently suffering what appears to be a small one-trainer invasion at our actual base, but it’s of no matter. We already possess that which we came here to obtain. Allan, Mia,’[/color] the voice told their names. [color=6aa697]‘Yes, ma’am!’[/color] Mia’s voice came immediately, the girl also present inside the room. [color=ECB741]‘Deliver this to Bigfjord City. I’m going down there to destroy our little interloper. … I don’t need to make clear how important it is this reaches its destination unharmed, do I?’[/color] the woman said, and there was the sound of something being handed over, and someone accepting the item. [color=b35647]‘Certainly not, ma’am,’[/color] Allan says, in a serious enough tone. [color=6aa697]‘Leave it to us! We’ll have it delivered safe and sound!’[/color] Mia assured, somehow not sounding entirely convincing. [color=ECB741]‘Good. Then be on your way at once. Avoid seeming suspicious, will you?’[/color] the woman said, before what sounded like a hatch opening and the woman stepped down it, probably towards whatever base it was they had. As soon as she was out of earshot… [color=6aa697]‘Ooooh, it’s our lucky break! Such an important mission entrusted to us…!’[/color] Mia positively squeed in there. [color=b35647]‘Then let’s be on our way before we find a way to mess it up,’[/color] Allan told, turning to start walking to the door. [color=6aa697]‘Oh, have some faith! It’s just a delivery mission! What could we possibly do to mess up a delivery mission!?’[/color] Mia ridiculous, following… They’re heading for the door. Does Dawkin do anything? There is a wall to hide behind a bit further in, curving left into another room, if so desired.