[@Gardevoiran] Vivia looked down at Mac a bit when he showed up wanting to be picked up, and she supposed she probably should. She bent down and picked up the warm fire chicken, shuddering a bit at the sudden heat. [color=b5e6e2]‘Well, suppose I should bring some Pokémon out, too,’[/color] Vivia supposed, and for the moment let Venonat and Scraggy out. They could walk along. She did not want Rotom out… but he’d probably sneak out the Pokéball and accompany them regardless. [color=b5e6e2]‘Yeah, let’s go,’[/color] Vivia nodded, and then they were off. [hider=If you for some reason want to stop at Route 5][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. Chill to perhaps see some more mountainous Pokémon or maybe an ice Pokémon that stumbled out of their caves. The route is a bit cold, attributed perhaps best to the proximity to the Frozen Cavern, and it gets colder the closer the mountain you go. Multiple rivers run down from the mountains, part of Mt. Chill that melts, but efficient wooden bridges help passage over. And of course, patches of forest here and there. The south of Route 5 opens up towards what people call the Vast Plains, or simply Route 6. There parts of the Endless Forest spread out to make things a bit more covered in trees, but as soon as you leave this forest, all you’ll see is plains as far as you can see, and that’d be Route 6. On the other side of the route is the forest that covers Stillwood Village, you need to enter the forest to get to the village. At the middle by the lake is Lakewatch Town, resting a bit above Dragon Lake. And, of course, the passage up to the Frozen Cavern lies up that hill, for those who want to brave the range that leads towards the enclosed and frozen Route 9 on the other side.[/hider] [hider=Suggestions to actions]1. Find Pokémon. [i]Can be specified what kind of Pokémon is being searched for, and how you search.[/i] 2. Train Pokémon. [i]With this command, we can jump ahead in time and skip posting about grinding.[/i] 3. Seek trainers. [i]While not many, there are still trainers and explorers in the area, mostly trying to get to the next.[/i] 4. Talk. [i]You could seek someone out to talk to them, if you want to.[/i] 5. Move along. [i]Move along normally, letting any events that may come happen naturally.[/i] 6. Hurry along. [i]Intentionally avoid confrontations and try to get safely to the next destination.[/i] 7. Specify. [i]If you specify what you want to do, the GM will take it into account and tell the result.[/i] 8. Trigger random event. [i]Force the GM to use his imagination to make a scenario for you.[/i] 9. Area Specific: Random House. [i]Uh. There’s an excessively out-of-place red house in the middle of the route, the door standing wide-open. … Want to visit?[/i][/hider] [i]Connected areas: [/i] Lakewatch Town. [i]On the south-west of the route, Lakewatch Town lies adjacent to the lake on the road to the Wet Caverns.[/i] Stillwood Village. [i]In the north lies the forest which hides the village, Mt. Strength lying behind it..[/i] Route 6. [i]Vast plains start in the south-east, this route leads towards Raremine Town.[/i] Frozen Cavern. [i]After an incline up to the ridge of Mt. Chill, a cavern of ice could guide the way to Route 9 and Cooldome City.[/i] Endless Forest. [i]To the south, a dark forest looms. There are no indications as to why you’d ever want to go there.[/i] [hider=Route 5, known Pokémon]Common: #10 Caterpie #43 Oddish #163 Hoothoot (During night, rumored) #585 Deerling #664 Scatterbug Uncommon: #25 Pikachu #438 Bonsly #586 Sawsbuck #587 Emolga Rare: #172 Pichu [/hider][/hider] Skylar and Vivia headed through Route 5 and headed south, where the trees eventually stopped, the sky opened up, and the world that opened up in front of them was so… vast… [hider=You now step upon][center][h2]Route 6[/h2] [url=https://i.imgur.com/XJQk1AF.jpg][img]https://i.imgur.com/B2UIkcd.png[/img][/url][/center] Also known as the Vast Plains, it is not hard to understand how Route 6 gained such a name. Seemingly endless, green plains spread in every direction, only stopped by the natural borders that are the cliffs down into the ocean and the mountain range of Mt. Chill. Natural hills have formed, rolling up and down like giant, stationary green waves in this ocean of grass. These hills are also the only form of cover that you will ever get on this plain. Due to the abundance of wild Pokémon eating or battling the grass around here it never grows above the height of your feet. There is nowhere to hide here…! This goes double. The Pokémon of Route 6 have nowhere to hide. They survive using speed, strength or both. Intimidation is key, in these plains of wilderness. In addition, there is a lot of them. You’re not able to look in a single direction where there aren’t wild Pokémon, to the degree that it is ridiculous. There is no Pokémon, not even rare ones, on Route 6 that you cannot find out exists here with just a number of steps over the route. This, however, means most Pokémon on the route are tempered for battle, it is among the wildest routes of Isson. There are reasons why the unprepared tend to avoid this route. However, for potentially setting astride a large Pokémon, running across large fields of grass under a blue sky, feeling the fresh air blow past as you thunder on with nothing to stop you? There is no better place. So, among the population here are burning horses, the smaller ones hurrying to catch up to their parents, while occasionally there are the smaller ones on their own walking about or the larger ones dashing past like flaming arrows at top speed… [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/3b/077Ponyta.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/p1PIq8Y.png[/img][/url] [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] [url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/3f/078Rapidash.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/0V2OyfO.png[/img][/url] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #78 – Rapidash, the Fire Horse Pokémon. Can usually be found cantering plains or fields. It is very competitive about speed, loving to run at full speed, around 150 mph. At great speed, its flames blaze ferociously, enhancing its appearance. It only slows down to let its children catch up to it.[/i][/color][/center] There are two-headed birds dashing about like there is nothing better to do, with three-headed ones watching over them or just minding their own business. [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/5/54/084Doduo.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/RhFHxFG.png[/img][/url] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #84 – Doduo, the Twin Bird Pokémon. While having identical brains, the two heads have different identities. They take turns sleeping, communicate seemingly telepathically and cooperate to their goals. Better at running than flying, it’s found racing grassy plains with powerful strides up to 60 mph.[/i][/color] [url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/9/93/085Dodrio.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/hxXkjBw.png[/img][/url] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #85 – Dodrio, the Triple Bird Pokémon. It uses three brains to execute complex plans. It has three hearts, three sets of lungs but only one stomach. The three heads are no longer identical, representing joy, sorrow and anger each, occasionally squabbling with different opinions. They’re largely aggressive and should be approached with caution for pecks.[/i][/color][/center] The most famous inhabitants of the are the violent bulls running across the plains, attacking each other and charging aimlessly across the fields. All the other inhabitants have to be suitable for avoiding these, or they will be bashed up beyond recognition. [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/b/b8/128Tauros.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/DmnnNZ0.png[/img][/url] [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][/center] The exception perhaps being the large kangaroo-like Pokémon with powerful limbs capable of defending themselves, and even the Tauros knows better than to try to mess with their kids, or at least they very quickly learn the lesson. [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/4/4e/115Kangaskhan.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/8deOkK6.png[/img][/url] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #115 – Kangaskhan, the Parent Pokémon. The child lives in its mother’s pouch until three years old, when it rapidly grows and gains a child of its own. The young is allowed out to play and collect berries if the area is safe. Fiercely protective, the mother sleeps standing to protect its child and will fly into a violent rage if the child is endangered.[/i][/color][/center] In the midst of it all, calm cows wander, eating of the grass. One can perhaps wonder how these friendly Pokémon survive on these wild plains, and one can perhaps stop wondering the first time one sees them rolling as a massive ball of destruction against an offender. [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/1/13/241Miltank.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/gfsQYfk.png[/img][/url] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #241 – Miltank, the Milk Cow Pokémon. It produces five gallons of milk on a daily basis. Its milk is highly nutritious and seem to help combat sickness. While healthy, it is high in calories and should be accompanied by healthy exercise. It is naturally calm and prefer not to fight, but is known to violently roll at enemies if endangered.[/i][/color][/center] Flocks of noisy birds fly across, avoiding the bigger Pokémon while preying on the bugs hiding in the grass that remains, flying back and forth and perhaps hiding in the trees of Endless Forest occasionally. [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/a/af/396Starly.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/yx0KGDX.png[/img][/url] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #396 – Starly, the Starling Pokémon. They flock in great numbers around mountains and fields as they’re weak on their own. Though this is the case, their wings hold a great amount of power. As their singing is famously noisy and annoying, they tend to be chased away from towns.[/i][/color][/center] Larger birds also flock together, more prepared for aggressive actions as they fly looking for prey. Sometimes the flocks meet, and a massive battle of bird VS bird ensures, one of many kinds of battles happening on this plain. [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/f/f8/397Staravia.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/QLm0B0o.png[/img][/url] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #397 – Staravia, the Starling Pokémon. They live in huge flocks in forests and fields, flying to search for bugs. They have considerable attachment to their flocks, and upon meeting another flock of Staravia a huge scuffle between the flocks may occur. If alone, a Staravia cries noisily to be noticed and picked up by a nearby flock.[/i][/color][/center] Occasionally, a lone bird can be seen taking on a massive opponent, a Bouffalant or Tauros or other. Often emerging victorious. [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/5/5e/398Staraptor.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/W2YNdig.png[/img][/url] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #398 – Staraptor, the Predator Pokémon. When it evolves it leaves the flock to live alone. It is savage in nature, constantly challenging foes way bigger than itself. It is known for its will, and will continue to attack even if injured. It constantly fusses about the appearance of its comb.[/i][/color][/center] Larger, lonelier and tougher than the Tauros, occasionally there is a Bouffalant glaring angrily at all nearby Pokémon, more than ready to start headbutting anything that comes too close. [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/a/a4/626Bouffalant.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/n6N8Imf.png[/img][/url] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #626 – Bouffalant, the Bash Buffalo Pokémon. They’re fiercely territorial and are known to headbutt anything that comes close to it. Their fluffy fur on their head absorbs damage for them when headbutting, while appearing like a wall to enemies. It’s said to be strong enough to derail a train.[/i][/color][/center] The one exception to the vast field of green is the occasional burrows. While the bunnies that inhabit them are primarily nocturnal, one or two can still occasionally be seen dashing across the field, usually from burrow to burrow. [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/7/70/659Bunnelby.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/Z4iFHLR.png[/img][/url] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #659 – Bunnelby, the Digging Pokémon. Its ears are solid and serve as shovels which it uses to dig large burrows in which it lives. It is mainly nocturnal, and will dig throughout the night. Over the years the ears become stronger, and it becomes able to sever thick roots easily.[/i][/color][/center] Here and there are smaller, red birds. They chirp beautifully, yet fiercely attacks those who wander too closely. [color=2E2C2C]And in the midst of it, there’s one of them with a gold-colored belly that sticks out, but only to the perceptive or lucky.[sub][sub][sub]This is the only hidden message yet, I promise.[/sub][/sub][/sub][/color] [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/7/7e/661Fletchling.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/SymLjmO.png[/img][/url] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #661 – Fletchling, the Tiny Robin Pokémon. Its widely praised for having a beautiful chirp which it uses to communicate, it’s a merciless creature that claws and pecks at those who enter its territory. When captured, though, it becomes friendly and easy to train. When excited or agitated it doubles in temperature, so surprise-poking it is a good way to get your fingers burned.[/i][/color][/center] Occasionally, there’s a larger one, flying across an area before shooting flames down into the grass below it, before swooping in to pick at the prey it had startled with its fire. [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/c/ce/662Fletchinder.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/5Nk3cWw.png[/img][/url] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #662 – Fletchinder, the Ember Pokémon. A territorial Pokémon that will hunt other Fletchinders off if too close. It’s very fast, its acceleration from takeoff is famously high, though can only reach max speed when its flame sack’s gotten warm enough. When feeding it sets grass on fire from its beak, and then feeds on the bugs jumping out in fright.[/i][/color][/center] Far, far above circles the rare large red bird, and with that the smaller birds need to beware. For when it comes, they don’t see it coming until it is far too late and FAR too hot. [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/a/ae/663Talonflame.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/I4C5eRg.png[/img][/url] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #663 – Talonflame, the Scorching Pokémon. Its diet is mostly built of smaller birds. It flies high, then swoops down at speeds of over 300 mph to catch its prey. Flames fill the gap between its feathers as it flies. If excited in battle, it fans its own flames to scatter fire in splendor. Its sturdy feathers have been used to make fireproof clothes.[/i][/color][/center] Of course, with so many herbivore pieces of meat around, there are some predators. The Pyroar prides roam around, with cubs playing all around. Here and there are Litleo out on their own, or female Pyroars hunting for food, but trainers should be relatively safe from them. [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/1/1f/667Litleo.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/kYKFgvp.png[/img][/url] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #667 – Litleo, the Lion Cub Pokémon. When young they live in a pride, but eventually leave to become stronger or are thrown out when old enough. They’re curious and hot-blooded, quick to investigate and quick to challenge enemies way out of their league. The stronger the enemy, the hotter the fire in its mane grows.[/i][/color] [url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/7/70/668Pyroar.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/lY2Wami.png[/img][/url][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/7/70/668Pyroar.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/yXdmUyx.png[/img][/url] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #668 – Pyroar, the Royal Pokémon. The male with the largest mane leads the pride. They breathe powerful fiery blasts to threaten any challenger. While the females protect the cubs and hunt the males are usually lazy, but when they’re threatened they will protect its pride with no regard to its own safety.[/i][/color][/center] Quite a few of these Pokémon could potentially be dangerous. A trainer should mention what steps they take to be safe as they’re crossing Route 6. To their right, they might notice a building standing in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by a fence with Rapidashes around. The Rapidashes have saddles. A large sign says “Rapidash Rapid Delivery”. So, what here? [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]There aren’t a lot around here. Those there may be are likely strong or reckless.[/i] 4. Talk. [i]… And if you find any of them, suppose you can talk. Or just talk to those at the Rapid Delivery service.[/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; Rapidash Rapid Delivery. [i]You can loan a Rapidash to ride safely through Route 6 for 2000P![/i] 10. ???. [i]… There is a fierce-looking trainer out there, with a humanoid Pokémon of blazing white and red, fighting a whole horde of Tauros by itself AND WINNING, with powerful punches and kicks, one after another. Pyroars look on with great interest.[/i] 11. Familiar Faces: Oaken. [i]Oaken went to Route 6 to catch a fire bird, he’s stalking a Fletchinder over there with a Wingull of his own. Would perhaps Skylar want to do something similar?[/i][/hider] [i]Connected areas: [/i] Route 5. [i]In the north-west, connecting Lakewatch and Stillwood.[/i] Endless Forest. [i]To the west, a dark forest looms. It’s still there.[/i] More Route 6. [i]Yeah, you’re not getting to the other side in one post.[/i] [hider=Route 6, known Pokémon]Common: #77 Ponyta #84 Doduo #128 Tauros #396 Starly #659 Bunnelby (primarily at night) #661 Fletchling #667 Litleo Uncommon: #78 Rapidash #85 Dodrio #241 Miltank #397 Staravia #662 Fletchinder #668 Pyroar Rare: #115 Kangaskhan #398 Staraptor #626 Bouffalant #663 Talonflame [/hider][/hider] __________________________ [@Savo] Cyril looked around the forest for things as he headed on the way. He didn’t find a lot, but he found some things. [center][color=6ecff6][i]Cyril obtained Balm Mushroom! Cyril obtained Net Ball! Cyril obtained Super Potion! Cyril obtained Luminous Moss![/i][/color][/center] Then, he found Chloe. She was squatting in front of two Pokémon, which she’d just caught by the looks of it. There was a little green dude (girl) and a little pink ball staring back at Chloe curiously. [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/0/0b/548Petilil.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/taL13Vu.png[/img][/url] [url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/3e/039Jigglypuff.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/T3bL9eT.png[/img][/url][/center] [color=fff79e]‘I’m… out of Pokéballs,’[/color] Chloe said, sighing happily at her cute little new companions, saying this as a result of Cyril coming close. [color=fff79e]‘Guess I should head to the Poké Mart before going to the clothing-stores in Highhill Town, huh?’[/color] she said, with a little giggle. [color=fff79e]‘Alright! I’m gonna go to Highhill Town, then! How about you?’[/color] Chloe asked, straightening her legs and stretching a little, before very much intending to continue walking, two new cute critters on her side. What would Cyril do? [hider=Southern Silent Forest][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.[/hider] [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] __________________________ [@Rune_Alchemist] [color=b2dced]‘… Kh,’[/color] Cathia made a light sound of annoyance as Claire released even more Pokémon into the mix. As a direct response, she took out her remaining two Pokéballs and released their contents, too. They took the shape of a small dinosaur with a hard head and a sleek, leafy snake-thing on legs. [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/d/d2/371Bagon.png][img]http://i.imgur.com/X0pZ1gx.png[/img][/url] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #371 – Bagon, the Rock Head Pokémon. It constantly dreams of being able to fly and hurls itself off cliffs to practice. It’s head and body is extremely tough, allowing it to survive this. It’s a big bundle of muscles, and its headbutts can shatter rocks. It’s known to headbutt mercilessly to relieve stress.[/i][/color][/center] [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/7/73/496Servine.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/xx81oM1.png[/img][/url] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #496 – Servine, the Grass Snake Pokémon. It moves along the ground as if sliding. Its swift movements befuddle its foes, and avoids attacks by sinking into the shadows of thick foliage, from where it retaliates with masterful whipping techniques. It has a reputation of being posh, as it spends much of its time cleaning itself, for any dirt on it prevents its photosynthesis.[/i][/color][/center] … And since Claire’s acting with hers immediately guess Cathia can, too. She starts her round with an immediate spree of one-hit-knockout moves. Azumarill blasts off another Bubblebeam at Dwebble, who immediately takes the Super Effective bubbles and faints. Servine manifests a Leaf Tornado around the Slowpoke, which cuts deep into it and faints the water-psychic type with a super-effective whirlwind of leaves. Steelix slides over and drops a Rock Tomb on the Snorunt, fainting the poor little ice-thing as the giant steel-snake towered over it. Bagon meanwhile dashed over and bit hard into the floating Honedge, doing super-effective damage but not enough to faint it. Gyarados, meanwhile, tried to strike the Tauros next to it… but instead managed to slam its own head into the ceiling, somehow! Gyarados hurt itself in confusion! Honedge, meanwhile, faced the unfortunate reality that while it was pumped up with Sword Dance, it only knew Tackle, Fury Cutter and Pursuit as offensive moves. None of which were very powerful alternatives and none gave STAB-power. It settled for Pursuiting the Gyarados, despite having a Bagon biting into the side of the blade. Even with Sword Dance, that didn’t do a lot. Tauros Horn Attacked Gyarados as well, doing a modest amount of damage. But, Gyarados had still not fainted, but it was definitely on its last legs… Then came Claire’s counter-attack! Or, part of it, anyway! Ralia continued filling her portion of the lab up with clones, something that Cathia was DEFINITELY aware of peering in that direction. Laurel Screeched at Steelix in preparation for Zeal flying forth and Power-Up Punching it! … Which still didn’t do all THAT much damage, because it’s a Steelix, but definitely more than Steelix was comfortable with. Pip threw a Razor Leaf at Azumarill, which hit and did a modest sum of Super Effective damage, Azumarill making annoyed noises from over there. Tez tried to hypnotise the Steelix, but had a bad luck roll so guess Steelix wasn’t looking at him right that moment. Floette flew over to Steelix, who’d been badly hurt, and there was a bit too far to interfere with Floette throwing out another Wish over the steel snake… But that’s when Lure flew in and bit at Floette anyway. Now, But Bite is not very effective, but since Floette’s a Special Defence tank, may as well Bug Bite over neutral damage Gust anyway, and Floette looked shocked and hurt over suddenly being bitten and preoccupied with being bitten. On the battlefield right now, Claire’s only remaining allies were Tauros and Honedge, the rest lay fainted here and there. Now Cathia definitely turned to look over at Claire’s Pokémon, a sharp glare in her eyes as she prepared the next move. Last turn’s Wish came down and healed Gyarados a substantial amount, but Steelix honestly looked more like it was in danger now. The Lass was currently panicking, and the other out-of-Pokémon trainer fled. Claire’s next move? __________________________ [@Eklispe] [color=6aa697]‘D-don’t let him get to the police station! He’ll have his partner bust him out again…!’[/color] Mia cried out, obviously making stuff up as she ran, from Dawkin’s perspective. Still… both of them suddenly found that they could run no more, because they were suddenly surrounded by the large bodies of a crowd of very curious miners, who stood with crossed arms and no shortage of Drilburs around to also stare at them. If Pichu tried to Thunder Wave all of these, he’d find himself suddenly repeatedly Mud Slapped by the Drilburs. Mia didn’t look very happy with this, either. The miners started speaking among themselves. [color=lightsalmon]‘What’s up?’[/color] [color=coral]‘Shrimp says he stole from her.’[/color] [color=tomato]‘Punk says she’s a fraud.’[/color] [color=orangered]‘Who’s right?’[/color] [color=darkorange]‘Who knows?’[/color] [color=orange]‘So they’re at odds about it?’[/color] [color=lightsalmon]‘Looks that way.’[/color] [color=coral]‘Then there’s only one way to determine the truth, ain’t it?’[/color] [color=tomato]‘Yupp.’[/color] [color=orangered]‘Absolutely.’[/color] [color=darkorange]‘Correct.’[/color] With sagely nods and unanimous agreement, the miners suddenly spread out, creating a circle around the two trainers. Their eager expressions and the circle they were making for it could only mean one thing. [color=orange]‘Let’s see a fair Pokémon Battle! Three on three! GO!’[/color] This apparently passed as fair justice here. [color=6aa697]‘This is ridiculous…’[/color] Mia grumbled over there, but regardless glared at Dawkin. [color=6aa697]‘Fine, then… I’ll just have to grind you down to dust, then!’[/color] [color=E39F69]‘Growlithe!’[/color] Allan’s Growlithe called, apparently intent to help her. [hider=here we go][center][img]https://i.imgur.com/m4Aljo5.png[/img] Team Amethyst Grunt Mia would like to battle![/center] [center][url=http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/3d/058Growlithe.png][img]http://i.imgur.com/SBIQ3RZ.png[/img][/url] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #58 – Growlithe, the Puppy Pokémon. Known to be brave and loyal to it’s trainer, but will bark threateningly at anyone entering its territory. It has superb sense of smell and will never forget a smell once it has picked up on it. Through smell, it can sense the emotions of others.[/i][/color][/center] Knows Bite, Roar, Ember, Leer, Odor Sleuth, Helping Hand and Flame Wheel. It’s going to go for Flame Wheel, mostly, intent on taking out the opponent quickly. If faced with a rock/dragon ancient Pokémon, will Leer and then Bite. If faced with a Water Pokémon, may switch to Ducklett. Justified will raise Attack if hit by a Dark-type move! [center][url=http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/e/ec/572Minccino.png][img]http://i.imgur.com/sZJY6nc.png[/img][/url] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #572 – Minccino, the Chinchilla Pokémon. It likes to keep wherever it lives clean and tidy, using its tail as a broom for sweeping and dusting. If it finds shiny but dirty items, it usually cleans them. When Minccino’s greet one another they do so through thorough grooming of the other using their tails.[/i][/color][/center] Knows Pound, Baby-Doll Eyes, Helping Hand, Tickle, Double Slap and Encore. Will try to Encore a stat-move, if possible. Otherwise, Tickle to reduce stats, then either Pound or switch to Ducklett. Cute Charm might infatuate on contact! [center][url=http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/4/4b/580Ducklett.png][img]http://i.imgur.com/1tBaf3T.png[/img][/url] [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] Knows Water Gun, Water Sport, Defog, Wing Attack, Water Pulse and Aerial Ace. Will Water Pulse or Aerial Ace depending on the foe. If faced with Pichu, will switch to Growlithe or Minccino, in that order, if they’re not fainted already. otherwise Water Pulse. Hydration would heal status problem in rain. It hasn’t rained here in a while…[/hider] Dawkin’s actions? Perhaps he thinks differently from everyone else? __________________________ [@hatakekuro] With higher Attack and higher Health, as well as a steadily increasing Attack-stat due to Rage, Cecil had the clear advantage as the two Pokémon started fiercely butting heads. Still, there was something of elation in the relatively simple battle, just two Pokémon continuously butting heads glaring at one another between each slam, and then just at it again! Bulbasaur was definitely not showing any intention of giving up, intent on tackling down this red thing however he could! Still, eventually Bulbasaur staggered from taking a bit too much Rage to the head, and Basil opted to throw a Pokéball. It hit the Bulbasaur, and the green saur with a bulb on it was transformed into light and absorbed into the Pokéball, which fell onto the ground, momentarily motionless. It rolled once. It rolled twice. It ro- [hider=result]-lled thrice. [i]CLICK[/i] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Basil caught Bulbasaur![/i][/color][/center] [center][url=http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/2/21/001Bulbasaur.png][img]http://i.imgur.com/gNHbSqv.png[/img][/url][/center] [b]Gender[/b]: ♂ [b]Type[/b]: Grass/Poison [b]Personality[/b]: (Up to player.) [b]Quirks/Talents/Aspirations/Other[/b]: (Up to player.) [b]Level[/b]: 10 [b]Moves[/b]: Tackle, Growl, Leech Seed, Vine Whip [b]Ability[/b]: Overgrow. Boosts power of Grass-type moves when heavily damaged. [b]Held Item[/b]: None. Currently at about 11% health. [center][color=6ecff6][i]New Pokémon caught! Basil earned 3000 P![/i][/color] [color=6ecff6][i]Would you like to give a nickname to Bulbasaur?[/i][/color][/center] Yupp, that went well. What would Basil do now? 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][/hider] __________________________ [@Typical] [color=ba997f]‘Diglett!’[/color] Diglett answered enthusiastically. She didn’t do much more. She just looked super happy and was completely useless. Then Peri roared through the caverns, the echo of the cry of an Onix bouncing between the walls and causing no shortage of somewhat hurt ears. It was moments after that, however, that the cave started sounding in earnest, as there was sudden shaking and cracking and nothing in the cavern staying still as big and powerful things approached. Crashing through the wall was a snake built out of boulders, much like Peri. Then another through the wall. One dropped from the ceiling with echoing impact as it hit the cavern floor. Regardless, they inspected Peri intently and curiously before two more Onixes appeared. One larger than the others, and one that was right behind him. Peri’s parents watched her over closely… And then there were some roars. Then some more Onixes roaring at one another. Peri probably felt inclined to join them, because the roaring was in celebration. And then, the Onixes suddenly leaps to carve a new tunnel, and Peri found herself invited to join. Under the assumption she wasn’t about to break tradition, she probably headed with them for a time and momentarily left Eryn and co on their own as the conglomeration of giant rock snakes carried themselves through the tunnels and down to make an entirely new tunnel, digging through and letting Peri down first in order to let her go first and prove what she’s capable of. They were gone for a while, during which Peri was shown the ropes for how to Onix. While a normal Onix would only have learned this as a move far, [i]far[/i] later… mom and dad and the whole pack acted as tutors, giving Peri early access to a powerful Ground-type move, essential to any Onix. [center][color=6ecff6][i]Peri learned Dig![/i][/color][/center] Eventually, the group of Onixes cracked back through the ground before Eryn, allowing Peri to return to her, Peri’s dad looking proud enough of her as he looked to Eryn, giving a satisfied nod. Peri’s mom, meanwhile, still wasn’t [i]entirely[/i] sure about her daughter’s trainer, and took the moment while giving Peri a bit of a hug (basically a nicer Constrict) to whisper some “Onix” into her ear… basically saying that “if the girl proves insufficient, you’re always welcome to ditch her and come back to us,” basically. And with that, that should do for a Onix family reunion, and Peri was let go to return to Eryn. [color=ba997f]‘Diglett!’[/color] Diglett happily calls again. So, what now? Still in 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] [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]