[@Zarkun] Connor smiled at Jason and said with a laugh, [color=f7941d]"Yeah, that was a pretty brutal battle. I've got me some business up in the Entertainment District. You've got my contact info so if you need anything, hit me up. I'll see ya later."[/color] And the cowboy walked away and watched him as he entered one of the many cable cars that went to the upper levels of the village. For Jason, if he ever had been to Foretree City before in his life he probably understood what the way of life here was like for these people to a degree, but this was of a completely other order. In a way, it was like being back in Grand Glory City though it had a different sort of magnificence to it. If Grand Glory was a testament to the region's sheer resilience and carving their own survival through sheer force of will in what would culminate into a colossal monument of defying fate, Starbor Villag was the opposite. This was a place that represented human ingenuity that strove for coexistence with nature and technology rather than just survive. In one way, this place represented a hopeful future for the world. Still, while not of the audacious size of Grand Glory, one could easily find themselves turned around in this village. In such a large city with many tiers, one would find that getting around Starbor would be complicated, but after asking around Jason would eventually find himself in the Pokemon Center. Approaching the counter, Jason would meet one of the many friendly Nurse Joys all around the region. She smiled at him kindly and said, [color=f49ac2]"Welcome to the Starbor Village Pokemon Center. Let me take care of your Pokemon."[/color] After sitting around for a few minutes, he was called up to the counter to retrieve his Pokemon. [color=f49ac2]"Here are your Pokemon. Thank you for coming!"[/color] Just as he was about to leave, she looked as if she suddenly remembered something. [color=f49ac2]"Oh, by the way, our Move Tutor services has returned. If you are interested, please go to the counter on my left."[/color] She said, motioning towards another counter where a breeder was standing behind. What does Jason do? [i]Connected Areas[/i] Starbor Forest. [i]A forest filled with ungodly huge trees and many secrets.[/i] Lake Charity. [i]A massive body of water. Used to travel between Starbor Village, Valstille City, and Florasong Town.[/i] Blue Lichen Cave. [i]South of Starbor Village. [/i] [hider=Suggested Actions] 1. Find Pokémon.[i] Can still search for Pokémon in towns and cities.[/i] 2. Talk. [i]In cities, there are considerably more people one can talk to. Specify what kind you’re looking for.[/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. Move Tutors now available![/i] 6.2. PokéMart. [i]Go to a store and buy things.[/i] 6.3. Kiosk. [i]Great place to ask for directions.[/i] 7. Cable Carts. [i]Take a cart to help you get around the village. Agriculture District, the Scholar District, the Market District, the Residential District, and the Entertainment District[/i] [/hider] [hr] [@Lunarlord34] The man was quivering in his boots, ready to get his shit kicked in by two teenage girls, but instead received the full price of this less than exciting specimen. "You know what, I will do that because honestly you two scare the shit out of me." He just broke his stall down and just booked it in fear though because he did so in such a rush, he dropped the 500P that Steph had given him for the Pokemon. Sometimes, just the threat of overwhelming violence is enough. Oh, and her new Pokemon! [hider=Result] [color=6ecff6][i][center]Steph obtained a Wimpod![/center][/i][/color] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/Tvv5W6E.png?1[/img][/center] Gender: Male Type: Bug/Water Personality: (Up to player.) Quirks/Talents/Aspirations/Other: (Up to player.) Level: 5 Moves: Aqua Jet, Struggle Bug, Sand Attack, Defense Curl Ability: Wimp Out [i]The Pokémon cowardly switches out when its HP becomes half or less.[/i] Held Item: None. Currently at Full HP. [color=6ecff6][i][center]New Pokémon obtained! Would you like to give a nickname to Wimpod?[/center][/i][/color] [/hider] Freya had an expression on her face that said, [i]That just happened[/i] though shook it off. [color=ed145b]"We're spoiled for choice here, but I think I have an idea where to go. It's a pretty short walk for here."[/color] Freya lead Steph along the busy, noisy port. It was filled with many citizens, but also with tourists from all over the region as well as sailors who were shaking off their sea legs and relaxing around the many cafes and pubs that were scattered all over the port town area. Speaking of pubs, the two of them soon stopped outside of one that looked like it needed a fresh coat of paint after being exposed to the sea salt air and had a lot of noise considering that it was only a bit past the afternoon at this point. There was a large sign with red letters that said Mitski's. [color=ed145b]"Well, come on!"[/color] Upon entering, they would see that it was crowded with raucous, joyous people drinking and eating merrily while loud music was blasting in the background. For Steph, she would probably recognize the style of the interior; it was modeled and furnished in a very general Galarian style. The two of them were seated in a booth by an open window. [color=ed145b]"Finally, I can rest my feet. I'll let you two out for a bit too."[/color] Freya leaned back in her seat and pulled out a couple Pokeballs and out came two Pokemon that were now sitting next to her in the booth. [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/MRR2Dj1.png?1[/img][/center] [color=6ecff6][i][center]Growlithe, the Puppy Pokémon. It has a brave and trustworthy nature. It fearlessly stands up to bigger and stronger foes. Extremely loyal, it will fearlessly bark at any opponent to protect its own Trainer from harm. [/center][/i][/color] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/tXOtC0D.png?1[/img][/center] [color=6ecff6][i][center]Deino, the Irate Pokémon. When it encounters something, its first urge is usually to bite it. If it likes what it tastes, it will commit the associated scent to memory. Because it can't see, this Pokémon is constantly biting at everything it touches, trying to keep track of its surroundings.[/center][/i][/color] Almost as if on cue for the Deino, it began to bite the table. What does Steph do? [hr] [@Joshua Tamashii] The Mimikyu did not move a bloody inch though it wasn't attacking her so at least that's good. It did seem like Amelia meant no harm, but... She could tell that this Mimikyu was hesitating by the way it was looking back at the Ratata and then back to her as if it cannot make its mind. It wants to help its friend with all of its might, but there seemed to be many other things running through the creature's head. If the Ratata is healed, then the Mimikyu wouldn't be needed. That means that it would be left alone again. It would be abandoned once more. Unloved, once again. Something seemed to be very wrong with this Pokemon. Its eyes seemed so dead all of a sudden and now it is bearing its shadowy claws at Amelia and her partner Pokemon. Could she avoid confrontation or was it unavoidable? [hr] [@samreaper] "You're telling me. Those things can shatter bones with ease!" He said a bit to excitedly, shifting some weight onto the wounded leg only to shift it away fro his leg after wincing. While recovering, he responded to Tristan's question. "Oh, we tend to climb over it to get out of the pen quickly. It's a lot slower to just walk over to the gate." Meanwhile, King gave chase though it was quite difficult to keep up with the Pokemon. However, as all hope seemed to be lost as the strange Pokemon made its escape, it did not do so without getting pelted by feathers and a few actually stuck onto the creature without any notice luckily. King was successfully able to mark the Pokemon and was now flying back down to the last place where it saw Tristan last to relay the information that it had learned. [hr] [@CitrusArms] Thora arched her brow and had a slight smirk at Stella's panic. To be honest, she didn't expect that kind of response. What a funny girl. [color=fff79a]"Stell, Stell, chill. I was only joking. The gym guides literally tell you what kind of strategies and battle formats I prefer. Heck, they'd probably tell you my mom's maiden name if they could."[/color] She joked again, watching Stella return her shiny dino dog back into its Pokeball and then pet her Joltik. Thora walked over and knelt down slightly to be eye level with the Pokemon and smiled. [color=fff79a]"Ah, Joltiks are always hungry little things."[/color] She giggled as she gave the small electric tick a head scratch with the top of her finger. After that, they walked for a bit and was then asked a question that she thought was pretty clear from the start. She had a wide grin and laughed while doing a twirl, the various bangles around her clinging and clanging from her movement, her hair swaying around. [color=fff79a]"Yup, I'm the youngest gym leader in the league! I'll tell you what, the application and tests were brutal! They put almost every gym leader applicant for their specific type specializing in a marathon tournament against others of the same typing until there was only one of us standing. It was brutal to the say the least though I'd take it over having to test the current Elite 4 again. They're so strong it's almost unfair."[/color] As she explained, Stella would soon realize that they were standing at the entrance of her destination. [hider=Welcome to...] [b][center] [h1]Florasong Town[/h1] [img]https://i.pinimg.com/736x/e3/ae/49/e3ae49020737da695291a9eb086d4891.jpg[/img][/center] There are two things that people experience just as they are about to enter the town. The first is the sounds of music of various genres being played along the streets by hopeful musicians. One would expect it to be a cacophony of noise and dissonance until one would realize that the musicians were playing back to one another in an exercise of improvisation and collaboration to create melodies that suited to the town's visual aesthetic. The second thing that one would experience just as they enter town is the floral assault on the olfactory senses. Everywhere no matter where one turned, there were flowers as far as the eye would see. Potted flowers, garden beds, hanging baskets, and more just about every turn. The atmosphere was joyous and festive and yet, there is a soothing feeling that one would not find in the hustle and bustle of city streets. One could find people sitting around and relaxing at the outdoor cafes that littered the town and watch not only the musicians, but visual artists paint the idyllic town. After all, this was a town famous for its artistic and musical scene. One of the crowning jewels of Florasong was what people called Aria's Park, a memorial to the founder of Florasong Town, which is a wonderous garden filled with flowers from all over the world and has many volunteers constantly maintaining it. If one isn't interested in flowers though, it was also home to many Pokemon that were attracted to the aroma and nectar of flowers. Then there were Florasong School of Music, the place where every aspiring professional musician in Evig and even the rest of the world would kill to get into though that is nothing compared to the Florasong Opera House where any musician worth their salt would try to get a chance to perform there though the competition was stiff. After all, all the street musicians were all people who wanted to play there. The opera house was also the town's Gym. Aside from that there were a few other places of interest. To start, there was a research facility that researched the Pokemon that lived in Aria's Park and there were other shops aside the Pokemart that sold some things of interest to a Pokemon trainer. There was a berry emporium and an artisanal Pokeball store. There was also a dilapidated old building that gave off some serious bad vibes. These were the common Pokemon that were roaming around. [center] [img]https://i.imgur.com/XOOXdm2.png?1[/img] [color=6ecff6][i]Patrat, the Scout Pokemon. Using food stored in cheek pouches, they can keep watch for days. They use their tails to communicate with others. Extremely cautious, one of them will always be on the lookout, but it won't notice a foe coming from behind.[/i][/color] [/center] [center] [img]https://i.imgur.com/EVaUghO.png?1[/img] [color=6ecff6][i]Kricketot, the Cricket Pokemon. It shakes its head back to front, causing its antennae to hit each other and sound like a xylophone. It chats with others using the sounds of its colliding antennae. These sounds are the hallmarks of fall evenings.[/i][/color] [/center] [center] [img]https://i.imgur.com/QatWP62.png?1[/img] [color=6ecff6][i]Lillipup, the Puppy Pokemon. This Pokémon is courageous but also cautious. It uses the soft fur covering its face to collect information about it surroundings. This Pokémon is far brighter than the average child, and Lillipup won't forget the love it receives or any abuse it suffers.[/i][/color] [/center] [i]Connected Areas[/i] Route 1. [i]A hilly route filled with many ranches and farmland.[/i] Lake Charity. [i]A massive body of water. Used to travel between Starbor Village, Valstille City, and Florasong Town.[/i] Route 2. [i]West of Florasong. [/i] [hider=Suggested Actions] 1. Find Pokémon.[i] Can still search for Pokémon in towns and cities.[/i] 2. Talk. [i]In cities, there are considerably more people one can talk to. Specify what kind you’re looking for.[/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. Research Center. [i]A place used to study the Pokemon in Aria's Park. Maybe there is a point of interest?[/i] 6.4. Florasong School of Music. [i]Not really just a building, but a general campus.[/i] 6.5. Florasong Opera House/Gym. [i]???[/i] 6.6. Lyan's Berry Emporium. [i]For all of your berry needs.[/i] 6.7. Critical Capture. [i]To get unique Pokeballs.[/i] 6.8. Aria's Park. [i]A beautiful park filled with flowers and Pokemon.[/i] 6.9. Dilapidated House. [i]Gives off really bad vibes.[/i] 7. Street Musicians. [i]Care to give them a tip?[/i] [/hider] [/b] [/hider] [color=fff79a]"Well, here we are! Welcome to beautiful Florasong. Well, not as beautiful as my Starbor Village. Do you need me to show you around or are you good to go by yourself?"[/color] What does Stella do?