[@Rune_Alchemist] [color=97735A]‘Do not worry, my darling!’[/color] called the grunt disguised as a rich boy. [color=97735A]‘My Honedge and I will-’[/color] Bagon used Bite! It’s Super Effective! Honedge fainted! [color=97735A]‘-immediately faint. Do not worry, darling! I believe in your victory!’[/color] Gyarados attempted to Trash at Laurel, throwing the great weight of its tail at the little rock! … The sea serpent dramatically missed, breaching the wall and into some electrical wires, promptly shocking itself! Gyarados hurt itself in confusion! Tez shot it with a Psywave! It did some damage! Lure continued to Bug Bite Floette! It did very little damage, and the annoyed Floette replied with a full Fairy Wind, doing way more damage back, but Lure wasn't about to be knocked out in one shot! Wish was prevented for another turn! Tauros did its job and Horn Attacked Servine, who replied with a Leaf Tornado! The Leaf Tornado had been meant for Laurel, but Tauros got in the way! Servine clearly did more damage, but was held up nonetheless! Steelix shot some Rock Tomb at Zeal, because Steelix is severely missing Ground-type moves in its moveset. Zeal took some damage blocking the rocks, but not that much because Fighting-type made it neutral damage! Then, Laurel screamed at it again, and Monferno flew in to punch… … And Monferno lands a Critical Hit on Steelix! The giant metal snake was blasted across the room and burst through numerous computers and things and broke through a wall, right next to a wide-eyed Cathia! Steelix fainted! [color=b2dced]‘…!’[/color] Cathia was now looking worried. Gyarados was hurt, Steelix was fainted, both Servine and Floette was being held up. She could command Azumarill to Bubblebeam the Monferno, which would equalize things, but she was taking way too much damage in the middle of the enemy base… … Then someone walked past a corner behind Claire. Ralia felt a sudden spike in fear from Cathia. Also, you know how the Ralts family tends to avoid bad people? Ralia was feeling that the individual showing up was someone to avoid. Cathia’s eyes darted between Claire and whoever was behind her. [color=b2dced]‘Tsk, I can’t handle both of them…’[/color] Cathia muttered, implying she felt she could handle any one of them on their own. [color=b2dced]‘Azumarill, defend me!’[/color] she commanded, and then reached out with her Pokéballs, beaming Steelix, Gyarados, Bagon and Servine back, while Floette flew back on her own. [color=b2dced]‘I’ll have you know I still technically won, because I’m escaping with what I came for…!’[/color] she said, stashing the papers she retrieved inside her clothes while pulling an Escape Rope. Unless Claire did something drastic and really fast, Cathia’s manage to grab onto Azumarill and have Floette land on her before she threw out the rope, and had herself be teleported out of the base. If Claire attempts to stop her, go ahead. What does Claire do? If not. [hider=situation]Now, Cathia might not count that as a loss, but the Pokédex sure did. [center][color=6ecff6][i]Ralia grew to level 18! Laurel grew to level 16! Lure grew to level 17! Zeal grew to level 18! Pip grew to level 16! Tez grew to level 17![/i][/color][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Claire was victorious! Claire earned 1700 P for winning![/i][/color][/center] … Oh? Pip has a choice to make. Does she want to evolve now… or does she want to wait for the optimum dramatic moment? [hider=if now]A swirl of light took place as Pip was surrounded by bright energy, transforming her appearance. Making her larger, heavier and also adding numerous green leaves around her neck as a sign of her development. [center][color=6ecff6][i]Congratulations! Pip evolved into Bayleef![/i][/color][/center] [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/thumb/c/ca/153Bayleef.png/600px-153Bayleef.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/IOp1pvW.png[/img][/url] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #153 – Bayleef, the Leaf Pokémon. Bayleef's neck is ringed by curled-up leaves. Inside each tubular leaf is a small shoot of a tree. These leaves emit a spicy aroma, which has been known to cause a variety of effects on those who inhale it. For example, they are known to become energetic, healthier, as well as occasionally have an overpowering desire to pick a fight.[/i][/color][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]New Pokémon evolved! Claire earned 2000 P![/i][/color][/center][/hider] [color=ECB741]‘Oho?’[/color] said a curious, slightly more mature voice, stepping forward. [color=ECB741]‘The “occupy her until I get there” team actually managed to drive her off?’[/color] she said, sounding pleasantly surprised. [color=ECB741]‘I’m impressed.’[/color] [color=A68C6C]‘L-lady Isabella…!’[/color] the “Lass” spun around to face her, looking worried about herself due to her complete failure in the battle herself, but, throwing a glance at Claire, she then looked to Isabella again. [color=A68C6C]‘Y-yes, ma’am! Under my command, my team was able to-’[/color] [color=ECB741]‘Shush,’[/color] the woman waved out an umbrella at the girl, and a sudden giant bat appeared behind her, waving its wings and positively blowing the “Lass” completely off her feet and into a toppled-over desk. It looked like it hurt a bit. [color=ECB741]‘It is clear that this was not by your efforts. The four of you were utterly worthless as anything but fodder, and I ought to have you reprimanded…’[/color] [color=A68C6C]‘N-no, ma’am, I-’[/color] the Lass started, and the giant bat started floating forward at her threateningly… but Isabella held her umbrella in the way of the bat’s approach, giving a little smile. [color=ECB741]‘Yet, clearly, you chose the right person to recruit. This was a clear stroke of genius on your part. Perhaps I should give you a bonus for your efforts?’[/color] the woman asked, and the “Lass”’s face first looked really confused, looking to Claire like “I recruited her?”, but then just brightened up considerably at the mention of a bonus. [color=A68C6C]‘Th-thank you, my lady!’[/color] [color=ECB741]‘Now, then…’[/color] the woman, dressed in what looked like a noblewoman’s outfit and [i]definitely[/i] a noblewoman’s hairstyle, blonde with a black dress, held her umbrella against her shoulder and looked curiously at Claire. [color=ECB741]‘You’ve proven yourself to have considerable prowess in battle. Introduce yourself, and name your price, if you would.’[/color] [hider=Isabella][center][url=https://i.imgur.com/HoLH5WW.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/HoLH5WWl.png[/img][/url][/center] Notably, she’s older than she looks in the image. She’s a proper woman. [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/0/0c/042Golbat.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/YHROGc0.png[/img][/url] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #42 – Golbat, the Bat Pokémon. It flies in moonless night skies or inside dark caves, seeking prey. Once found, it stealthily bites and sucks their blood, not stopping until it’s full, which is at around 10 ounces, at which point it can’t fly. A human can safely donate 15 ounces, so one bite should still be safe. Curiously, after a meal, it changes blood-type to that of its target.[/i][/color][/center][/hider][/hider] __________________________ [@Gardevoiran] Now, Wingulls can’t learn Dive, so technically Seabreeze should probably have had considerable trouble getting down to the bottom of the lake to retrieve the Pokéball, but since you did what would have saved it anyway, press the button to send it back to the PC, we’ll just continue. [color=b5e6e2]‘Bonsly will do just fine,’[/color] Vivia said about a modestly happy Bonsly with a slight note of affection in her voice when asked about nicknames, because that’s the norm and what’s expected is to call your Pokémon, it’s those that nickname their Pokémon that are the outliers, heh. Vivia nodded and stayed to train Bonsly a bit while Skylar headed back to Lakewatch Town to get his Pokémon healed. A few skips over some rivers later, and… [hider=nurse][url=http://i.imgur.com/9BmULgS.jpg][img]http://i.imgur.com/YHtjmDC.jpg[/img][/url] [color=f59a95]‘Hello, and welcome to the Pokémon Center. Would you like to rest your Pokémon?’[/color] Assumingly, yes. [color=f59a95]‘Okay. I’ll take your Pokémon for a few seconds, then.’[/color] She’d then accept the Pokéballs and put them into the machine, and… [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZugkxi_b8o][center][i]Di, di, di-do-da![/i][/center][/url] [color=f59a95]‘Thank you for waiting. We’ve restored your Pokémon to full health.’[/color] She says as she hands the Pokéballs back. She then bows to her customer and gives a friendly smile. [color=f59a95]‘We hope to see you again!’[/color][/hider] … And then he was on the road again! He got to Route 6, the vast open fields spreading out before him. While he went to catch a Star, Vivia went off to that Rapidash service over there to admire the horses just a bit. Just a little bit. And perhaps to chat with the owners for a bit. Skylar found a Staravia, flying by itself seeking prey, and sent out Seabreeze to hunt after it. Seabreeze was the faster bird, but Staravia saw him coming. The bird quickly spun about and chased straight towards him! Seabreeze’s Attack was lowered by Intimidate! … Not that it mattered a lot! As commanded, Seabreeze unleashed a Water Pulse! Staravia didn’t bother to dodge but crashed straight through the pulse, dealt remarkable damage… but in turn it flew in and hit Seabreeze with a destructive Wing Attack! Ow! Seabreeze shot a Water Gun now, to be safe and not faint the target (though Staravia would have survived another Water Pulse), and this, too, hit! Staravia glared back at Seabreeze, and dove in and hit another Wing Attack! Unfortunately, Staravia’s high attack caused it to be too much! Seabreeze fainted! Staravia gave a short little victory cry…! … And then it was hit by Skylar throwing a Pokéball at it! The bird was absorbed into the ball, and it fell down onto the field! It rolled once! It rolled twice! It rolled thrice…! [hider=result][i]click[/i] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Skylar caught Staravia![/i][/color][/center] [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/f/f8/397Staravia.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/QLm0B0o.png[/img][/url][/center] [b]Gender[/b]: ♂ [b]Type[/b]: Normal/Flying [b]Personality[/b]: (Up to player.) [b]Quirks/Talents/Aspirations/Other[/b]: (Up to player.) [b]Level[/b]: 16 [b]Moves[/b]: Tackle, Growl, Quick Attack, Wing Attack, Double Team [b]Ability[/b]: Intimidate: Lowers Attack when first encountered! [b]Held Item[/b]: None. Currently at 39% health. [center][color=6ecff6][i]New Pokémon caught! Skylar earned 2000 P![/i][/color] [color=6ecff6][i]Would you like to give a nickname to Staravia?[/i][/color] [color=6ecff6][i]Your party is full! Select one Pokémon to send to the PC.[/i][/color] [color=6ecff6][i]Seabreeze grew to level 16![/i][/color][/center] After that, Vivia returned, Scraggy and Bonsly in tow. [color=b5e6e2]‘So, it seems there are two ways across Route 6. There’s walking, but apparently Route 6 can be pretty dangerous, there’s flocks of Tauros and there’s evolved Pokémon that can decide to pick a fight, and such. The option is to hire a Rapidash to ride over the plains, but it costs 2000 P per person,’[/color] she says, looking out over the vastness of Route 6 which had no end in sight. Skylar’s actions? [hider=Route 6][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.[/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]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]… He successfully caught that Fletchinder.[/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] __________________________ [@hatakekuro] Quick stop to heal. [hider=nurse][url=http://i.imgur.com/9BmULgS.jpg][img]http://i.imgur.com/YHtjmDC.jpg[/img][/url] [color=f59a95]‘Hello, and welcome to the Pokémon Center. Would you like to rest your Pokémon?’[/color] Assumingly, yes. [color=f59a95]‘Okay. I’ll take your Pokémon for a few seconds, then.’[/color] She’d then accept the Pokéballs and put them into the machine, and… [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZugkxi_b8o][center][i]Di, di, di-do-da![/i][/center][/url] [color=f59a95]‘Thank you for waiting. We’ve restored your Pokémon to full health.’[/color] She says as she hands the Pokéballs back. She then bows to her customer and gives a friendly smile. [color=f59a95]‘We hope to see you again!’[/color][/hider] So, Basil asked around for some stories and histories. There were four curious local ones that he could find out. He found a few elders that could tell him a thing or two. [hider=The Legend of the Silent Shrine][color=9b82ad]‘Once upon a time, a long time ago, a terrifying monster appeared and laid waste to the crops and the fields. Records are unsure as to the nature of this monster, but it is said that nobody could stop it, the people and Pokémon lived in fear of this entity. That was when a single trainer wandered into the Silent Forest to pray to the spirits within. A fairy descended, and blessed him on his quest. The trainer was joined on his quest by the guardians of the forest, standing mighty and proud beside him. Together they faced off against the monster, and were eventually able to subdue the monster, sending it on its way. As such, it is now tradition for many new trainers to come by Highhill Town to go pray at the Silent Shrine nearby, built where the trainer is said to have been blessed by the fairy and the guardians. They say every Champion of Isson prayed at the shrine at some point or another! You should too! As for where the guardians and the attacking monster is now? Who can say…’[/color][/hider] [hider=The Rocks of Highhill Town][color=e8545b]‘The rocks of Highhill Town were here before the town itself. The town was built around the hill with the rocks due to the strategic importance of the fields around as well as the proximity to Dragon Lake. There are similar rocks in the Stillwood Forest near Stillwood Village, and there’s a third set underwater near Lakewatch Town. Together they form a triangle around Dragon Lake. What are their purpose? What are they for? What is the strange writing on the monument? Who can say? Yet, very recently a rumor has been going around. They say a blind young boy managed to open the Highhill Rocks and into a cave within it. How could he have done this? We do not know. What’s within? We know even less.’[/color][/hider] [hider=The Endless Rain of Route 3][color=f29950]‘It rains on Route 3. Everyone knows that. It’s like saying water is wet or the sun is hot. It rains on route 3, always have. It’s a completely natural phenomenon. … Right? Some weird people called “scientists” seem to think otherwise. It really shouldn’t be able to rain constantly in the same place at all times. Weirder still is perhaps the face the constant rain that covers Route 3 and Northern Silent Forest is centered on a shrine hidden deep within Northern Silent Forest… … Eh, no, that’s silly. It rains on Route 3, as simple as that. Thinking there’s anything else is sheer conspiracy theory. Pay me no mind.’[/color][/hider] [hider=The Flaming Beast of Pureplain][color=007cba]‘They say a great flaming beast used to run across the Pureplain, before Pureplain City existed. It was a great, grand and regal beast, who never stopped running, and the locals of Highhill Town revered it. However, one day, the foundation of Pureplain City was made, and eventually grew outwards until it became a great, flourishing city… but the beast disappeared. The plains it used to run on had become a great, seaside city. Despite this, the beast is still occasionally seen. Sightings are uncommon, but not unheard of. It still appears, just not where it can be seen by many people. Lucky trainers here and there are still allowed the honour of gazing upon its majesty. Sighting the beast is not an unfulfillable quest, nor a fictional legend. It is just far, far rarer than it once was. The only clues I can give, however, is that it does not run where it can be seen by many, and it often travels in the later hours of the day. And no, the beast is not the monster from that first legend, just in case you thought that. The flaming beast is too well known to have been the monster of legend. Just in case you thought that.’[/color][/hider] So, those were some things Basil could hear about that were way out of his level-range. What was he going to do, now? [hider=Suggestions to actions]1. Find Pokémon. [i]Can still search for Pokémon in towns~[/i] 2. Talk. [i]In cities and towns, 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. Docks. [i]For fishermen or perhaps a ticket across Route 14.[/i] 6.5. Ancient Rocks. [i]Of completely unknown origin, ancient writing on them.[/i] 6.6. Ranch. [i]There are ranches around Highhill, if you stand to gain from them.[/i] 6.7. Move Changer. [i]We can guess from the name, but what can this man do?[/i] 6.8. Mayor’s House. [i]If you see reason to visit, it’s right by the rocks.[/i] [/hider] [i]Connected areas: [/i] Route 1. [i]To the south, is the common route of first journeys. Green and straight.[/i] Route 3. [i]To the north, the route to Rainrock or the Silent Shrine. A wet woodland.[/i] Route 14. [i]To the east, the lake known as the Dragon Lake, potentially for crossing.[/i] [hider=Highhill Town]Common: #10 Caterpie #16 Pidgey #66 Machop #532 Timburr Uncommon: #588 Karrablast #616 Shelmet Rare: #198 Murkrow (night)[/hider] __________________________ [@Typical] [color=ba997f]‘Diglett!’[/color] Diglett happily called at several times when it was just them. Eventually, she decided to call Braith. It took a couple of beeps before the phone answered on the other side. [color=c35ccc]‘You have reached the delicate ears of the trainer of the lavish endeavor, Braith. How may I be of service?’[/color] Braith eventually answered, sounding as confident as ever. [color=c35ccc]‘Oh, the little sapling? How goes your journey?’[/color] he then said when he realized who was calling, changing his tone to sound a little less flirty, a little less prideful. He then chuckled a little. [color=c35ccc]‘I am afraid the badge still eludes me. Who knew dragons were so proficient with electricity and martial arts? Made doing damage with a water and ice-type proper precarious, I’ll have you know,’[/color] he said, but didn’t sound like he was discouraged in any way, shape or form. [color=c35ccc]‘Hm-hm, you seek a dragon, do you?’[/color] he sounded out in slight amusement at this idea. [color=c35ccc]‘There are, indeed. There’s a specific place you want to go to. If you enter the cave from Route 2, the path immediately splits into three. You want to go down the deep path. A word of caution, it gets very dark down there, a source of light is to be recommended. Follow that path, and you will run into an underground river. Follow the river leftwards, and you will find a point where the waters of Dragon Lake enters the Wet Caverns. Here, young dragons seeking adventure occasionally find their way into the cave to explore. At any point along this underground river you may find them roaming about.’[/color] So were his words on finding said dragon. [color=c35ccc]‘Not completely boring, you say? Perhaps my impression was influenced by the fact I was constantly stressed about getting my face wet,’[/color] he chuckled about Lakewatch underwater, and then onto the suggestion of dinner. [color=c35ccc]‘I shall remain training around Lakewatch Town until I can successfully claim the badge, so chances are I will still be there when you return from the cavern. I have little reason to head to Raremine Town, however. The heat doesn’t entirely agree with me. … Unless perhaps I fancy a visit to their Stone Store? They sell the most exquisite jewelry there… along with Pokémon evolutionary stones, of course,’[/color] he said, giving another little chuckle as he did. [color=c35ccc]‘I may keep you updated when I find the time, then. It is not as if I could not fly wherever whenever on Noivern should I desire it. But I’ll focus on my own journey first and foremost. Good luck, miss Eryn. Give your regards to Eri for me. Farewell for now!’[/color] And with that, the call was ended, and Eryn had a few more directions. So, Eryn headed back to the main cavern… [url=https://youtu.be/PNPioS_roRE?t=56]Oh, and lest you forgot.[/url] [hider=after the link][center][url=http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/d/da/041Zubat.png][img]http://i.imgur.com/s7ni2th.png[/img][/url] [url=http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/d/da/041Zubat.png][img]http://i.imgur.com/s7ni2th.png[/img][/url] [url=http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/d/da/041Zubat.png][img]http://i.imgur.com/s7ni2th.png[/img][/url] [url=http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/d/da/041Zubat.png][img]http://i.imgur.com/s7ni2th.png[/img][/url] [url=http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/d/da/041Zubat.png][img]http://i.imgur.com/s7ni2th.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #41 – Zubat, the Bat Pokémon. It lives in colonies in dark places. It has no eyes, but when flying it is constantly emitting ultrasonic sounds which it uses to navigate through echolocation. As sunlight burns it, it’s usually only found in caves or at night.[/i][/color][/center] Still, perhaps the flock of Zubats positively everywhere in Wet Caverns wasn’t so scary when you had a literal giant rock snake leading the way. Before moving on, however, how would Eryn handle the dark? [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][/hider] __________________________ [@Savo] Chloe did not notice Cyril looking weird, just heading on and pursuing the path out of the forest. He was free to wallow in his memories on his own and with his own team. Then there were these two. Chloe gave Cyril an odd glance when he instead of meeting the challenge tried to defuse the situation, prompting her to take a step back and let the more experienced Pokémon Trainer do his thing, maybe she’d even learn something? The two grunts looked perplexed and maybe a bit insulted that Cyril started out with acknowledging the “compliment” to their style and then just telling them they’re wrong. Cyril then went on about Trainer Cards and Pokédexes and… [color=ff2929]‘Those might just be part of the disguise!’[/color] the red-haired one said, unconvinced. [color=9396a3]‘More than that, you’re acting far too confident for someone we’re engaging! [i]You must have practiced for this exact situation![/i]’[/color] the white-haired one called, convinced by his own argument. [color=ff2929]‘In fact, you’re acting so shady, it’s disturbing…’[/color] red-haired one said, and then turned to Chloe with a concerned look. [color=ff2929]‘Is this man forcing you to accompany him in his vile deeds? Is he mistreating you? If you come with us, I promise we can protect you…!’[/color] [color=fff79e]‘The heck are you on about?’[/color] Chloe asked, seriously confused. Red-haired guy looked positively mortified. [color=9396a3]‘That does it, get them! You’re coming with us!’[/color] white-haired guy declared, pointing forward to his Pokémon and entirely ignoring the rest of Cyril’s questions. [hider=once again, for good measure][center][url=https://i.imgur.com/TtKE4oO.jpg][img]https://i.imgur.com/XSZW7k4.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://i.imgur.com/ipUkTde.jpg][img]https://i.imgur.com/syYJ5Qs.jpg[/img][/url] Team Virtue Grunts Randy & Mark would like to battle![/center] Round ball of gas and a fluffy yellow sheep advanced! If you don’t fight back now, they’ll round you up! [center][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/c/ca/092Gastly.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/IP42IPy.png[/img][/url] [url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/6/6b/179Mareep.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/PBNSNSv.png[/img][/url] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #92 – Gastly, the Gas Pokémon. It is comprised almost entirely from almost invisible gases that it has complete control of. It usually defeat an opponent by shrouding them in its own poisonous gases, which causes most beings to faint. Due to its weight, it will be blown away by wind and therefore takes cover.[/i][/color] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #179 – Mareep, the Wool Pokémon. It rubs together its coat of wool to generate static electricity that is stored in its fleece, which can more than double in size with enough electricity. This is how it keeps warm, so it discharges the electricity come summer when it’s not needed. The bulb on its tail grows more brightly the more electricity is stored.[/i][/color][/center] The strategy is fairly simple. Both start out with Hypnosis and Thunder Wave, each, to target any Pokémon attacking them. After every enemy is hit by a status-effect, Mareep will start Thundershocking while Gastly will continue to Hypnosis in case any wakes up. Gastly will Mean Look, ensuring nobody can escape, if there’s no target to Hypnosis. Gastly’s Levitate makes immune to Ground-type, Mareep’s Static can paralyse on contact. If Gastly or Mareep is taken out, they’ll be replaced by the following Pokémon on the same side. [center][url=http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/9/9f/363Spheal.png][img]http://i.imgur.com/M0WRYV4.png[/img][/url][url=https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/a/a0/088Grimer.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/C5GTF5R.png[/img][/url][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #363 – Spheal, the Clap Pokémon. Known to be bad at both walking and swimming, a Spheal’s preferred method of travel is rolling. Its thick fur shields it from all cold, and they’re known to drift to new locations on icebergs. When they’re happy or eating, they tend to clap their tiny limbs to show appreciation.[/i][/color][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #88 – Grimer, the Sludge Pokémon. Said to be born when the light of the moon hits sludge pumped out of factories. It drinks wastewater along with the waste of factories and loves anything filthy. Each Grimer is composed of different germs, and Grimers share bits of each other to one another to create new poisons.[/i][/color][/center] That is, if Gastly’s taken out Spheal will replace, and if Mareep’s taken out Grimer will replace. Ice Body and Sticky Hold will not affect the battle. Spheal is going to go Rollout at once, using trees to try to roll and ricochet towards them, and in absence of those at anything else, trusting Rollout’s gradual increase in power. Grimer will try to Poison Gas any remaining Pokémon, and then Mud-Slap to do damage, and Pound otherwise. Notably, Chloe won’t stand idle. She’ll send out Growlithe first and primarily go for damage options. What does Cyril do? And in case you just run or something, here’s the forest again.[/hider] [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]