[@Rune_Alchemist] [color=77CDDA]‘Paaaaachiiiiiriiiiiii…!’[/color] Pachirisu charged itself up for an electric Spark attack on the Gyarados…! … When a huge shadow suddenly overcame its whole being. [color=77CDDA]‘… su?’[/color] it had time to ask before the entirety of Gyarados body-weight channelled into its tail slammed down into the tiny squirrel! Then again! Then it swung its giant face across the room, demolishing all that came in its way! Then the tail slammed down near Tauros, forcing the bull back! Pachirisu fainted! The “Lass” winced! This was [i]Thrash[/i], an uncontrollable rampage by a giant Pokémon any close combat fighter would be hard-pressed to contend with…! [color=A68C6C]‘E-enough with the jokes! Take them out!’[/color] the “Lass” demanded to Claire, pointing towards Gyarados. Pip growled, reducing the Attack of both Steelix and Gyarados. Ralia was also allowed to Double Team without issue, as Cathia’s Pokémon were focused elsewhere. There’s now a bunch of Ralia clones about. Ponyta and Slowpoke both started shooting fire and water at Steelix, doing a decent amount of damage both, but it was clear Steelix was way higher level. The giant metal snake responded by throwing a Rock Tomb over the fiery horse, Ponyta unable to dodge in time as the giant rocks came falling and buried it. Ponyta fainted! And Azumarill just straight-up Bubble-Beamed Golett, causing the Ground-type ghost to fall back and faint at once. Snorunt decided it had picked the wrong opponent and scampered back…! The “Lass” having pointed at Gyarados, the rest focused their firepower on the beast. Dwebble turned and fired Rock Blast at Gyarados, which did super effective damage but only hit twice. Tauros found an angle to Horn Attack Gyarados, doing [i]some[/i] damage. Snorunt then shot Icy Shard at Gyarados, that also doing [i]some[/i] damage, which would have been at the beginning of the turn because priority move but Snorunt had hesitated. Honedge took the time to Sword Dance, floating a bit back and preparing, swinging itself around. Altogether, the three attacking Pokémon did a not-insignificant amount of damage to the water serpent. In addition to this, Tez came with his own contribution of a Confuse Ray, hitting the Gyarados and causing it to be Confused ahead of time, much to Cathia’s irritation… And this is when Floette so happily and unperturbed floated by with a huge smile, called out a happy [color=0FA285]‘Floette!’[/color] before a star of pure energy emerged from its flower, flying off into the air above Gyarados before Floette floated back into the backlines charging power to do that again. [color=A68C6C]‘Wish!? You’re kidding…!’[/color] the “Lass” cried out looking up at the star that was soon going to descend down and heal the great sea serpent. [color=b2dced]‘Hmpf. As I said, I will not be defeated,’[/color] Cathia claimed confidently, eyeing Claire’s Pokémon a bit warily. She’d fainted three Pokémon already, but there were quite a few to go… Claire and co’s new actions? __________________________ [@Gardevoiran][@Typical] As they teleported away, the Mr. Mimes behind them gave them some happy grins and enthusiastic waves. Really, they’d just been part of the trial, to see how trainers would react to a neutral party / use their knowledge of their capabilities, they otherwise live here happily with the rest of the Pokémon in the Drain, just because. So, later, they were taken along the ride homewards. [color=b5e6e2]‘Um, every town and city in Isson has a gym, it’s just a matter if it’s Minor or Major, but yes, Raremine Town has a Minor Gym,’[/color] Vivia commented to Skylar, looking like she was a little worried about being interpreted as a know-it-all. [color=b5e6e2]‘Yeah, we could go there. Route 6 is a bit of an unbeaten path, though.’[/color] They arrived back at the surface, and no sooner had they arrived, than… [color=f7a1a1]‘Well, time for me to leave,’[/color] Lin said, shrugging a bit. [color=f7a1a1]‘Thanks for the adventure, you showed me something interesting,’[/color] she told Skylar, and then looked to Eryn. [color=f7a1a1]‘And don’t worry, I’m not about to go tell people you lost your twin somewhere along the way or something, heh. Have a happy adventure…’[/color] Lin said, returning Cutiecruel to her Pokéball and then started walking idly away into Lakewatch town… [color=98cfe3]‘Quaaaaaaaaaaaaaaagsiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiire!’[/color] Quagsire happily called to Eryn’s thanks, looking as happy and goofy as ever. [color=d6d6b8]‘Oh, but thank [i]you[/i] for finding Quagsire and spurring me onto actually going! Who knows how far I’d actually come, if I’d actually have found what I did without you! Thank you! I’ll certainly tell you if I find something!’[/color] Wilhelm told, enthusiastic and happy about this particular visit. Now, then. Oaken looked Eryn, inspecting her as she suggested the battle. It took a moment longer than one would be usually known to have someone stare at you. [color=7eab87]‘Very well. I will use that opportunity to gauge how far you’ve come and what you need to work on, seeing that it’s now relevant to the success of our mission. I warn that I am likely way ahead of you in the growth of my Pokémon, but if you are fine with that, then I accept your challenge,’[/color] Oaken said, adjusting his glasses. [color=7eab87]‘The south plain of Route 5, 8 A.M., tomorrow. Don’t be late,’[/color] he simply states before he turns and wanders out towards the route, because as he said, he has a Pokémon to catch on Route 6. He can do that before the end of the day, he figures. So with that, we have Skylar in Lakewatch Town. [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] And Eryn heading to the back entrance of Wet Caverns. [hider=Wet Caverns][center][h3]Wet Caverns[/h3][/center] [center][url=https://i.imgur.com/RPHhQIJ.jpg][img]https://i.imgur.com/ZuC4AX3.jpg[/img][/url][/center] The Wet Caverns, known so for the sheer amount of water drenching the contents. It’s a large series of tunnels with no real large open rooms, dividing itself up into a fairly simple maze going from one side to the other. The water inside the tunnels thankfully lit up the contents due to some shining mineral in the liquid, giving rise to a mildly lit set of tunnels. Many people prefer not to travel through the Wet Caverns due to them being long and easy to get lost in, in addition to the large amounts of hostile Pokémon which might attack at any time. Yet, here you are… Still. There are those who travel through it on a regular basis. Those who have learned the trick finds it a fairly easy shortcut between Lakewatch Town and Pureplain City. For enthusiasts there are always the options of delving deeper into the caverns, fishing or surfing to find out what kind of Pokémon might inhabit the depths and the shallow rivers that flow along the underground corridors. It is known to be fairly diverse when it comes to the Pokémon inhabiting it, giving trainers both water- and cave Pokémon to pick from when they want to catch something.[/hider] She specifically wanted to go back to the Onix tunnels, so she ignored the main tunnel and went left to the specific wall where she once came out of. Peri, though, instinctively saw the place to dig through, and could drill through without effort. Not going to let her dig through more than that without Dig, however. Past that, they were in the tunnels again. Long tunnels, not all of them horizontal but could be quite the drop, dug out by Pokémon in various directions, and with a tiny brown mole Pokémon staring at her curiously. [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/31/050Diglett.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/TQOhMLZ.png[/img][/url] ♀ [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #50 – Diglett, the Mole Pokémon. They live underground and spend most of their time submerged. It’s weak to light, and will only pop up where shielded or in caves. They often exist a mere yard underground eating roots. They’re often raised on farms, because soil dug through by Digletts is left perfectly tilled for growing healthy crops.[/i][/color][/center] [color=ba997f]‘Diglett!’[/color] it then called happily. It’s the same Diglett. Sooooooo. Nothing’s going to happen just hanging around here. Remember what caused all the Onix to show up last time? [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. Move back [i]Retreat back to the previous crossroad. Specify further if you know where you’re going.[/i] 4. Delve Deeper. [i]Attempt getting deeper inside the caverns. Specify further if you know where you’re going.[/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. Fast-Travel. [i]You know the way, you can get to the other side without issue if you like.[/i][/hider] [i]Connected areas: [/i] Route 2. [i]Feel free to fast-travel.[/i] Lakewatch Town. [i]Behind you.[/i] [hider=Wet Caverns]Common: #41 Zubat #74 Geodude #118 Goldeen #283 Surskit Uncommon: #50 Diglett #54 Psyduck #75 Graveler #78 Slowpoke #170 Chinchou (deep well) #194 Wooper Rare: #95 Onix #302 Sableye[/hider] __________________________ [@hatakekuro] [color=02b1d4]‘Whoa-’[/color] Lewis made a noise of amazement as Cecil leapt along with the vine-pull, the red ball of energy letting herself be flung straight into Tangela. Now, a thing to consider is that while a Darumaka is 2 feet/0.6 meters, a Tangela is 3 feet/1 meter tall, and ingrained into the ground. Cecil slammed into the bundle of tentacles, but actually didn’t do that much damage, a Tangela’s physical defense superior. Tangela’s vines bound around her and held her in place as Sleep Powder started scattering, but having taken Tangela by surprise she got off an Incinerate first, blasting fire straight into the core of the vine-covered Pokémon… but despite all of that, Tangela refused to faint! Ingrain had healed it enough to make it not fall just yet! Then the Sleep Powder settled… and Cecil fell asleep! [color=02b1d4]‘Yeah, we got her!’[/color] Lewis called out excitedly. So, what’s Lewis and Tangela’s next action? [color=02b1d4]‘Huh?’[/color] I asked, what’s Lewis and Tangela’s next action? [color=02b1d4]‘W-wait, didn’t I just-’[/color] Cecil is going to wake up next turn and Tangela’s not going to survive one more Incinerate. What do you do? [color=02b1d4]‘V-vine Whip!’[/color] Cecil is currently embedded [i]inside[/i] Tangela’s vines. Tangela can’t Vine Whip her without whipping itself. [color=02b1d4]‘Then, uh, Constrict…?’[/color] Tangela tightened its vines around Cecil, doing barely any damage! Cecil then readily woke up next turn, and blasted another Incinerate directly into Tangela! The vine-covered Pokémon growled from its burns, before all the vines loosened from Cecil, freeing her as Tangela toppled backwards, revealing that under the vines was… more vines. Tangela fainted! [center][color=6ecff6][i]Basil was victorious! Basil gained 263 P for winning! Cecil grew to level 9! Cecil learned Rage![/i][/color][/center] [color=02b1d4]‘… Nnghgnngh-GUH!’[/color] Lewis first made an unhappy noise because he’d 100% thought hitting the Sleep Powder would have been the key to victory, then he recoiled as if taken a blow to his shoulder, and fell down onto one knee, as if actually struck. [color=e69ac0]‘Big bro- I mean, my king! Are you alright!?’[/color] the little girl skipped over to the defeated [s]youngster[/s] king. Donald also looked over with a worried look. Lewis held up a hand to say that it was alright, and then gave Basil and Cecil a smile. [color=02b1d4]‘Finally, another traveller has been able to defeat me!’[/color] Lewis claimed, like it was a rare occasion. [color=02b1d4]‘We originally started this tournament because a rare beast was sighted in the far reaches of Drainage Kingdom, and we wanted to check who’d earn the right to confront it… but a Dark Knight went and defeated it, so there was no more reason to hold our tournament. But then, lo and behold, another just like it appeared, and we were overjoyed to once again have a reason to hold our tournaments! But, you have now earned the right! Should you choose to, please proceed in this direction, confront the beast, and then… do as you wish! You have earned the honours!’[/color] Lewis said with a great smile. The choice was now up to Basil what he wished to do. [hider=If he goes]The drain was long. It was never so deep that he couldn’t climb out of it without some effort, yet still, this thing felt like it ran most of the way from Pureplain City to Highhill Town. It might have felt endless, but there’s surely some form of pleasure in walking along this eternal little valley of rock. At some points, there was still some water from the last time it rained. Still, he could continue for a long time, occasionally ducking under the occasional bridges that allowed passage over the drain for normal people… And it was at just such a bridge he found the Pokémon. A moderately small, green Pokémon, with a bud on its back, and currently looking up at the bridge, trying to reach up with its vines from Vine Whip to bind around the bridge to try to lift itself up. It had gotten its front-feet lifted, but seemed it was a little difficult to lift its whole body-weight up. It had its front towards Basil as he arrived, so it could blink at him as he arrived, looking a bit vulnerable where it was half-hanging from its own vines. [center][url=http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/2/21/001Bulbasaur.png][img]http://i.imgur.com/gNHbSqv.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #1 – Bulbasaur, the Seed Pokémon. It is born with a seed planted on its back. At first, it survives on the nutrients from the seed, but then the seed and Pokémon starts growing side-by-side, taking in food and sunlight. Typically likes napping in bright sunlight.[/i][/color][/center] What would Basil do here?[/hider] Otherwise. He’s still on Route 1. [hider=Route 1][center][h2]Route 1[/h2][/center] [center][url=https://i.imgur.com/Pdzlbnc.jpg][img]https://i.imgur.com/bEKxQ4h.jpg[/img][/url][/center] Route 1 is a long, flat and grassy route where most trainers get their first taste of the world. From Pureplain you can see the hills of Highhill in the distance, from Highhill the scrapers of Pureplain looms in the distance, the start of the Silent Forest surrounding the Silent Shrine on the side. There is a larger road, a main road used for travelling in and out of Pureplain City, there are plenty of more mature travellers taking that road to get from point A to point B. But, young Pokémon Trainers usually much rather use the smaller path going out into the grassland. This is some remnants of the plain which Pureplain City was named after, although most of that plain is now swallowed up by buildings of people living around here. Small roads branch out, leading to different places where some individuals have made their houses. There are many safe roads, yet take one step out of it and you’re immediately in tall grass, where you can already see many first-time Pokémon Trainers are challenging their first Pokémon. One could expect Pokémon Trainers to be searching for Pokémon either in the tall grass or the forest on the side, and also battling one another as they can. From the looks of it, there are plenty of young trainers sporting freshly caught Pidgeys and Rattatas. As one approaches Highhill Town, the forest becomes more plentiful, as beyond the town lies a forest. Through the route also runs an indent, a drain surrounded by walls, seemingly made for the water to gather up inside it. It’s currently dry, whatever cause of that might be. Some trainers appear to be having fun battling inside it, and they’re running around challenging one another inside it. But, the drain also raised interesting questions about what kind of Pokémon or things one might find should one explore it further.[/hider] [hider=Suggestions to actions]1. Find Pokémon. [i]There’s searching in the tall grass, and there’s the forest in the left, then there’s the drain…[/i] 2. Train Pokémon. [i]With this command, we can jump ahead in time and skip posting about grinding.[/i] 3. Seek trainers. [i]There should be some here and there. Note, some may challenge you, regardless.[/i] 4. Talk. [i]There’s plenty of young trainers around. There are also houses and travellers. Maybe seek answers to any burning questions you have.[/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: Descend. [i]There’s a drain. The kids are having a little tournament in it, challenging themselves to fight in a tight area. Perhaps you’d like to try becoming king of the drain? Or maybe you’d just like to explore it.[/i][/hider] [i]Connected areas: [/i] Pureplain City. [i]A bit south.[/i] Highhill Town. [i]A bit north-north-east.[/i] [hider=Route 1, known Pokémon]Common: #16 Pidgey #19 Rattata Uncommon: #23 Ekans #58 Growlithe Rare: #1 Bulbasaur[/hider]