[@Lunarlord34][@Joshua Tamashii] Yeah, what a crazy concept it was to actually move on from their journey. But yeah, it was time to move on and since Amelia was following Steph and Freya's lead there was not much else keeping them unless any of them gotten the urge to start fishing. And as a reminder, backtracking is indeed possible if someone wanted to take a detour, but then go back to their original plan. Just a thought. Anyway! The trio would give their goodbyes to Bo and good ol' Bary, that crazy bug-eyed bugger. Tall, feisty, and spooky walked along the quay where fishermen were just minding their business and then were back on solid earth and walked on the rocky pathway. It was funny, they could not really appreciate the scale of the forest until they started to approach it. Off in the distance, the forest looked normal, but as they drew closer and closer it was as if they were approaching a series skyscrapers. They were impossibly large and the shadows they cast stretched on and on. With nothing else holding them back, they marched forward. [hider=You now enter the...] [center][h1]Starbor Woods[/h1][/center] [center][img]https://i.pinimg.com/564x/6d/f2/4b/6df24b636529ae3c86c0a637c2dd1a8a.jpg[/img][/center] Before you lay a forest of impossibly large trees. Even when you craned your neck to look all the way up, you would soon realize that you cannot see the end of them. Where the sky should be was a thick canopy of leaves with beams of light piercing through that would act as the light source for the woods and that is not even acknowledging the sheer width of these trees. While varying in width, on average they looked like they could be buildings. It would take a few minutes to walk around even the thinnest of the trees. The roots were massive as well, some protruding the ground in towering arcs with large patches of moss growing on them. You do see some trainers and others walk through, but you specifically were finding a lot of Bug-Catchers and Bug-Maniacs around and that is not without reason. There were small bug-type Pokemon crawling about the trees. On the ground were a variety of small grass-type Pokemon as well going about their own business as well. Not only that, but there were a number of people in harnesses climbing up the trees It would make anyone wonder what was up above in the trees. There was, surprisingly, a road going through the forest and another dirt path that offered a safe path through the woods though whether or not you follow it is entirely up to you. While it may be a bit dangerous to get off the beaten path, perhaps there are things that people miss? What could be seen right now were a couple of caterpillar-like creatures skittering around the ground and along the massive columns of trees. [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/AFqHo4p.png?1[/img][/center] [color=6ecff6][i][center]Pokedex Entry #664-Scatterbug, the Scatterdust Pokemon. When under attack from bird Pokémon, it spews a poisonous black powder that causes paralysis on contact. The powder that covers its body regulates its temperature, so it can live in any region or climate.[/center][/i][/color] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/7gLRpB2.png?1[/img][/center] [color=6ecff6][i][center]Pokedex Entry #265-Wurple, the Worm Pokemon. Using the spikes on its rear end, Wurmple peels the bark off trees and feeds on the sap that oozes out. This Pokémon's feet are tipped with suction pads that allow it to cling to glass without slipping. Pearl. It spits a white silk thread that turns sticky when coming into contact with air. The silk is used to immobilize foes. [/center][/i][/color] Scurrying around the ground were these grumpy looking mushroom Pokemon, watching those passing by curiously. [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/b9FNHrB.png?1[/img][/center] [color=6ecff6][i][center]Pokedex Entry #285-Shroomish, the Mushroom Pokemon. Shroomish live in damp soil in the dark depths of forests. They are often found keeping still under fallen leaves. This Pokémon feeds on compost that is made up of fallen, rotted leaves. If Shroomish senses danger, it shakes its body and scatters spores from the top of its head. This Pokémon's spores are so toxic, they make trees and weeds wilt. [/center][/i][/color] There was something else to note and this was for Amelia only. The girl could feel that same aura of the dead off way deeper in the forest. What do they do? Connected Areas: Route 4 Corrupted Marsh Starbor City [hider=Suggested 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 should be some trainers among those walking back and forth in the area.[/i] 4. Talk. [i]There’s plenty of travelers around. 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: Climb Trees. [i]Arborist Gear or Pokemon required.[/i] [/hider] [hider=Starbor Forest, Known Pokemon] Common: #265-Wurmple #285-Shroomish #664-Scatterbug Uncommon: #083-Farfetch'd #190-Aimpom Rare: [/hider] [/hider] [hr] [@samreaper] Workers began to gather around curiously to spectate the battle. They were just watching casually, eating their lunch and chatting amongst themselves while they had free entertainment fall upon their laps. The elderly gardener rubbed his chin with a big grin on his face when he saw what Tristan sent out. [color=39b54a]"Oh? Now isn't she a pretty thing."[/color] It was not every day that someone saw a shiny Gossifleur. Even some of the spectators could not help, but admire her too. Louis waved down the two handkerchiefs to signal the beginning of the fight. "Fight!" Ramos had a big ol' grin on his face. Even retired, no one could take the trainer out of the old man. He pointed a finger forward and ordered with great enthusiasm, [color=00a651]"Alright Skiddo, use Defense Curl and then Rollout!" [/color] The goat curled up the best that it could to defend its weak spots though it did something that Tristan or really anyone would expect. It spin dashed towards Angel with great speed. How it did was not the important part; what was the important part was something that Tristan most definitely did not know and is actually niche knowledge. Defense Curl doubled the power of Rollout. Better not get hit. What does Tristan do? [hr] [@Sanguine Rose] The friendly Tinkatink gave Faye a thumbs up. Luckily, Tillia had not gotten it confused. The owl dive bombed towards the baby dwarf fairy thing though the Tinkatink held up its rattle and blocked the incoming attack though it stumbled back, which gave enough of an opening that the friendly Tinkatink just smacked it upside the head with a club, finally knocking it out. [color=ec008c]"Tink tink! Tinka tink!"[/color] While Faye could not understand it, it was pretty obvious that it was just done with the situation. Like it knew that they were going to get caught, but neither of them actually listened to it. Go figure. Meanwhile, with an opportunity to catch one of these strange things Faye threw a ball at the dazed and confused Tinkatink and it was absorbed into it in a beam of white light. It rolled once... it rolled twice... [hider=Result] It rolled thrice! [color=6ecff6][i][center]Faye caught Tinkatink![/center][/i][/color] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/tq8Ok9e.png[/img][/center] Gender: Female Type: Fairy/Steel Personality: (Up to player.) Quirks/Talents/Aspirations/Other: (Up to player.) Level: 4 Moves: Astonish, Fairy Wind Ability: [i]Mold Breaker[/i] The Pokémon's moves are unimpeded by the Ability of the target. Held Item: Currently at low hp. [color=6ecff6][i][center]New Pokémon caught! Faye earned 1000P! Would you like to give a nickname to Tinkatink?[/center][/i][/color] [/hider] Meanwhile, Faye heard the sound of a Pokeball shake and then click. Rosa picked up the Pokeball that she used to catch the Tinkatink that she battled. [color=fff200]"Man, these things really put up way more of a fight than I thought. What the hell did they want with a car engine?"[/color] [hr] [@Zarkun] Celebi looked quite surprise that this was the question that Jason decided to ask.   [color=c4df9b][i]"There's always a bit of truth with legends, but yes, it is real,"[/i][/color] said Celebi. [color=c4df9b]"People call it a curse or an omen, but it is none of those things. They are the unintended consequences of a Pokemon like me trying to communicate with humans."[/color] The forest deity waved it hand in an arch, creating tiny whisps of green light. They hovered in the air, flickering like flame. [color=c4df9b]"It was once known by many names, such as the Nightmare King and the Silver Eye though it appears that humans have forgotten. It's a mighty Pokemon that resides in the space between reality and dreams, the progenitor of its kind." [/color] As Celebi spoke, the green light danced and twisted. A creature that resembled tattered cloth with a cloud like plumage, a jagged crown, and cold eyes like a crescent moon. [i][color=c4df9b]"As you would expect it communicates through dreams, but it would be like trying to understand a hundred mouths speaking to you once. It's chaotic, but it is never incoherent. There is always meaning to be pulled from it and always a reason. He is not a villain that enjoys driving those to madness, but one of the guardians of Evig. After all, it once was one of the trusted companions of the First King before it rebelled when the king committed the original sin, the-"[/color][/i] Celebi's eyes widened and it curled up into a ball, hugging itself as it started to shiver. With no warning, Celebi's body flashed with a red light though it wasn't just that; the forest guardian looked out of focus, as if Jason was seeing double though that was not what happened. It stared down at its hands, pupils shaking like [i][color=c4df9b]"This is different. Something is-?"[/color][/i] The forest deity strained physically to keep itself in this time period as if it fought the tide of a river that tried to rip it away. Something was wrong. It was suffering and confused. Celebi looked at Jason desperately and said, [color=c4df9b][i]"Become strong. I fear that you have no choice."[/i][/color] With a flash of red light, it was gone. There was only silence. What does Jason do?