[@Savo]

Pidgey flew about with Aster, and dodged Powder Snow because that’s the one attack that came flying. Spheal’s aim was completely off and almost hit his trainer, the partner’s Grimer and a Wild Petilil that was just flying by out of sheer coincidence. Aster got close enough to Absorb a couple of times, and eventually it became too much. Spheal fainted!

[color=fff79e]‘Nice!’[/color] Chloe called for the interaction. [color=fff79e]‘Now, just-’[/color] Then Pidgey dropped Aster straight into Grimer all on his own. [color=fff79e]‘- not that!’[/color]

Still, a couple gusts later, and probably Aster helping in some form or another, Grimer would faint, too.

[color=9396a3]‘W-we won’t forget about this!’[/color] the white-haired called.

[color=ff2929]‘We’ll be back!’[/color] the red-haired also called, as they beamed back their Pokémon and started running.

[center][color=6ecff6][i]Velvet grew to level 10! Velvet learned Baby-Doll Eyes!
Aster grew to level 11! Aster learned Stun Spore![/i][/color][/center]
[center][color=6ecff6][i]Cyril was victorious! Cyril gained 433P for winning![/i][/color][/center]

[color=fff79e]‘Phew! We got them!’[/color] Chloe could comment, but anyway, that was an event. Where would they go now? Pidgey could still escort them to town.

[hider=Highhill Town][center][h2]Highhill Town[/h2]

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Highhill Town is a small, lively place that has seemingly stood atop this hill from time immemorial and never really changed. The atmosphere in Highhill Town is much fresher than surrounding places, the buildings are older and the work as honest as ever. The old town is populated by elders and younglings aplenty, and the town has a culture of their own. Plenty of Pokémon assist with the work, either as work-force or the animals that work is being done on.

One usually only crosses Highhill Town on a trip to or from Pureplain City. Regardless, it is a place of beauty. The fields around it are cultivated by hard-working people and Pokémon while the lake to the east gleams in the sunshine as fishermen attend it. There are small roads of asphalt spiraling up the hill to lead to all the old buildings, and children playing around in stairs or nature is very common. 

It is said that a trainer praying at the nearby Silent Shrine will be blessed on their journey, so many travel to Highhill Town just for that. There’s also a set of very ancient rocks spread about town, pointing out towards the lake on top of the hill with some engravings. What they mean? Nobody knows. Also, Highhill Town is the residence of a certain Move Changer, whose abilities are sought by some new trainers. What he can do? Visit him to find out.[/hider]

[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]
Path to Silent Shrine. [i]To the west, the Silent Forest and the path to the shrine within.[/i]

[hider=Highhill Town, known Pokémon]Common: 
#10 Caterpie
#16 Pidgey
#66 Machop
#532 Timburr

Uncommon:
#588 Karrablast
#616 Shelmet

Rare:
#198 Murkrow (night)[/hider]

Or they can stay where they are.

[hider=Southern Silent Forest][center][h2]Southern Silent Forest[/h2]

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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]

What will Cyril do now?

__________________________

[@hatakekuro]

[color=e04f4f]‘Will you be fine? I can lend a hand, if you like?’[/color] Anise looked at him with concern, not quite that affected by the appearance 

[color=C3C1AA]‘I’m going to stay here. I have a LOT of samples and pictures to take…!’[/color] Paulie said, wide eyed and exploring like the Ruin Maniac he is.

Anyways!

Basil engaged a Nosepass! The instant he threw out his Pokémon against the seemingly immobile statue, it sprung to life! Of course, it still faced north, but for some reason that didn’t seem to hamper its fighting ability the slightest! Not that it mattered a lot, the wild Pokémon started with a Harden and a Block, making it so that it took less damage and that Basil could no longer escape if he wanted to. That wasn’t the intention, however, and after dodging a few Rock Throws Leech Seed had gotten its health down enough and Basil threw a Pokéball! Nosepass was absorbed into the ball with a flash, and the ball fell down onto the cavern floor.

It rolled once. It rolled twiiiice… 

[hider=result]... it rolled thrice. 

[i]click[/i]

[center][color=6ecff6][i]Basil caught Nosepass![/i][/color][/center]

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[b]Gender[/b]: ♀
[b]Type[/b]: Rock
[b]Personality[/b]: (Up to player.)
[b]Quirks/Talents/Aspirations/Other[/b]: (Up to player.)
[b]Level[/b]: 11
[b]Moves[/b]: Tackle, Harden, Block, Rock Throw
[b]Ability[/b]: Magnet Pull. Traps steel-type Pokémon.
[b]Held Item[/b]: None.

Currently on really low health.

[center][color=6ecff6][i]New Pokémon caught! Basil earned 2000 P![/i][/color]

[color=6ecff6][i]Would you like to give a nickname to Nosepass?

Your party is full! Select one Pokémon to return to the PC

Crocus grew to level 12![/i][/color][/center] 

The crowd of Roggenrola that had been following them gave him a little rocky cheer.[/hider]

Afterwards, he went to the Pokémon Center and ended his first day. Quite a day, eh.

The day after, he’d find Rainrock City just as he left it, except maybe the morning newspaper reporting on the [i]blur[/i] that had burst out of Rainrock Caves and that Professor Paulie had sectioned off a portion of the caves for scientific investigation, no civilians allowed. Anise could be found in the Pokémon Center inspecting a map of Isson, if so desired.

What will he do now?

[hider=Rainrock City][center][h2]Rainrock City[/h2][/center]

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Passing over the rock bridge to enter, you’ll find Rainrock City to be a lot of exactly what’s in the name. Rain and rock. At the base of Mt. Strength, the city is on the top of a steep cliff, and has grown right where two rivers flow down from Mt. Strength to meet. A lake has grown in the center of the city, and the city has grown around it. The architecture of the buildings takes influence from an older time, as on these rocky cliffs larger buildings are difficult to construct, the streets made of cobblestone rather than asphalt. Given the near constant rain, it’s a largely silent mountain city where a lot of older people live, listening to the falling rain and taking it easy. You’re unlikely to find the town square bustling with attention.

Behind the town lies ancient caves, thought to have been inhabited in ancient times. By Pokémon, by men, who knows, the writing on the walls remain untranslatable to this day. It is perhaps due to these caverns, as well as a general concentration of old and wise people, that caused Rainrock City to house both the Rainrock Library as well as the Rainrock Academy. If Pureplain City house the schools for young children to learn, Rainrock City is where they finish their studies at the Academy, studying old texts under the calming noise of the rain. Rainrock Academy also happens to house the Pokémon Gym, due to Gym Leader being an esteemed professor.

Also notable, around Rainrock and on the streets there are Geodudes in town despite the rain, just lying about. Oh, and small crab-like bugs that make home in the rocks around here.[/hider]

[hider=Suggestions to actions]1. Find Pokémon. [i]Can still search for Pokémon in towns~[/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 Places. [i]Visit any of the places in 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. Rainrock Academy/Gym. [i]A higher-level Pokémon academy for higher-level studies. Also doubles as the Pokémon Gym for ???[/i]
	6.4. Rainrock Library. [i]Information stored throughout the ages. Are you interested in any particular subject?[/i]
	6.5. Rainrock Lake/Rivers. [i]Powerful currents flow beneath, a calm lake lies midst the town. Surely, some water-Pokémon got to inhabit these.[/i]
	6.6. Rainrock Caves. [i]Ancient, shallow caves in which contain numerous Rock-types. Something lived in here in ancient times.[/i]
	6.7. Old Street. [i]Many old people live here. Careful, they don’t actually have much else to do but battle.[/i][/hider]

[i]Connected areas: [/i]
Route 3. [i]To the south, the route around the mountain, leading to Route 4 or Highhill Town. A wet woodland.[/i]
Route 11. [i]A semi-populated road west under heavy rainfall, starting with a descent down towards Redcoast City. Abandoned buildings on the south side facing Silent Forest.[/i]

[hider=Rainrock City, known Pokémon]Common: 
#74 Geodude
#557 Dwebble

Uncommon: 

Rare: [/hider]