[@Goggy] [hider=Result] [color=6ecff6][i][center]Vivian caught a Farfetch'd![/center][/i][/color] [center][img]https://www.serebii.net/swordshield/pokemon/083-g.png[/img][/center] [center] [b]Gender:[/b] ♂ [b]Type:[/b] Fighting [b]Personality:[/b] (Up to player.) [b]Quirks/Talents/Aspirations/Other:[/b] (Up to player.) [b]Level:[/b] 5 [b]Moves:[/b] Night Slash, Peck, Sand Attack, Leer [b]Ability:[/b] Defiant [i]If the Pokémon has any stat lowered by an opposing Pokémon, its Attack stat will be boosted sharply.[/i] [b]Held Item:[/b] Stick [b]Health and Status:[/b] Currently at low hp. [/center] [color=6ecff6][i][center]New Pokémon caught! Vivian earned 1500P! Would you like to nickname it? [/center][/i][/color] [/hider] Now with the fighting bird added to her party, she reasonably decided to drop by one of the many Pokemon Centers that littered this big city. In fact, there was one right across the construction site that she had wandered into by completely accident. She entered the red roofed building with a big standard Pokeball hologram floating above the sliding glass doors and found herself in a lobby for a comfortable cafe or motel, filled with friendly and comfortable furniture that trainers of all skill levels were welcomed. One would have imagined it to be much more sterile as it was a place to heal Pokemon, but it was so much more than that. There was a dining area on one side and near the back of the building were accommodations for any trainer needing to rest their weary head and have a bath because Arceus above some of you are going to need it big time. Of course, there was a section where various PCs were lined up ready to be used to withdraw and deposit Pokemon to and fro their designated storage space. In your case, Kapoc's lab and in that wide open space where Vivian had received Atlas. Of course, there was the all important Nurse Joy standing at her station with her ever pleasant smile, ever present in every Pokemon Center across Evig. Was it the same Nurse Joy or a different one? Don't ask questions you don't want to know the answer to. [hider=Nurse Joy] [img]https://i.pinimg.com/736x/77/d6/7d/77d67db4553df695c9aaff72cbb07414.jpg[/img] [/hider] Next to the Nurse Joy station was another counter top that just had a sign that said [i]Move Tutors returning soon![/i] Approaching the station, Nurse Joy gave her an upbeat smile and said, [color=f49ac2]"Welcome! May I heal your Pokemon today?"[/color] Of course, Vivian was there to heal his Pokemon. Once the Nurse Joy collected her Pokemon while in their Pokeballs and slotted them into a machine. [center][url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcg6M2Xmtbk]Bum bum ba bum ba![/url][/center] Nurse Joy handed her Pokemon back.[color=f49ac2]"Thank you and stay safe!"[/color] Well, with that she was once again ready to set off to Route 4 and there was absolutely nothing going to stop her...! This time at least. She would see the city life of people and Pokemon going about their day, loud and ever bustling, but the closer she was to the city limits the activity lessened. The buildings also started to become smaller, more suburban until even these mundane homes disappeared too. The air became cleaner over time, free from the fumes and exhaust of vehicles. It was not long until she reached the official end of the city limits and stepped on a dirt path. [hider=You enter...] [center][img]https://i.pinimg.com/736x/86/b7/de/86b7de8555ee08f817ad26186e605762.jpg[/img] [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRzdMx4HH9U][h1]Route 4[/h1] [/url][/center] Route 4 is a long, hilly, rocky, grassy area with numerous flowing rivers stemming from Lake Charity. It is not nearly as a well-traveled road like Route 1, but it is still a main road from Grand Glory City to Starbor Village. Due to the terrain, there are not many people who live on this route. It was just a long route of rocks, hills, and rivers, but it does attract certain kinds of Pokemon. However, it is one of the many popular fishing spots found around Evig and it is filled with many fishermen looking for their next catch. From here, one could see the towering mass of trees that make up Starbor Forest and the skyline of Grand Glory City. There is a road for vehicles to travel, but for on-foot travelers they would have to settle for a rocky dirt walkway. However, travelers who are going by foot are rewarded with being near some mysterious ruins; massive walls of stone carved with strange symbols. What do they say? Heck if anyone knows. While walking, one should tread carefully not to step on the rocks because they may not even be rocks at all and are in fact Geodude. There was always some poor, tired traveler who accidentally stepped on one or even sat on them mistaking them for simply a boulder where they could rest their weary feet. Needless to say, the results are not pleasant. [center][img]https://www.serebii.net/scarletviolet/pokemon/new/074.png[/img][/center] [color=6ecff6][i][center]Pokedex Entry #074-Geodude, the Rock Pokemon. Found in fields as well as mountains. They commonly rest, half-buried in the ground and indistinguishable from normal rocks. There are always way more Geodude around than a traveler will notice. Stepping on one by accident may trigger their rage.[/center][/i][/color] Along the river, one can see a classic favorite among most people dude to their goofy, cute appearance are the Bidoof. These Pokemon can be seen building their nests along the water. Meanwhile, there were the heads of the most happy, armless Pokemon in the world, Wooper, poking out of the water. [center][img]https://www.serebii.net/swordshield/pokemon/399.png[/img][/center] [color=6ecff6][i][center]Pokedex Entry #399-Bidoof, the Plump Mouse Pokemon. With nerves of steel, nothing can perturb it. It is more agile and active than it appears. It constantly gnaws on logs and rocks to whittle down its front teeth. It nests alongside water.[/center][/i][/color] [center][img]https://www.serebii.net/scarletviolet/pokemon/new/194.png[/img][/center] [color=6ecff6][i][center]Pokedex Entry #194-Wooper, the Water Fish Pokemon. This Pokémon lives in cold water. It will leave the water to search for food when it gets cold outside. When walking on land, it covers its body with a poisonous film that keeps its skin from dehydrating. [/center][/i][/color] Coasting along the surface of the rivers were Duckletts. Some were diving underwater in hunt of food though it seemed like in general they left everyone alone. Unless you had a bag filled with breadcrumbs. God help your soul. [center][img]https://www.serebii.net/scarletviolet/pokemon/new/580.png[/img][/center] [color=6ecff6][i][center]Pokedex Entry #580-Ducklett, the Water Bird Pokemon. When attacked, it uses its feathers to splash water, escaping under cover of the spray. They are better at swimming than flying, and they happily eat their favorite food, peat moss, as they dive underwater. [/center][/i][/color] What does Vivian do? Connected Areas: Grand Glory City Starbor Forest [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 or some fisherman wanting a brawl.[/i] 4. Talk. [i]There’s plenty of travellers 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: Mysterious Ruins. [i]Of unknown origin, ancient markings on them.[/i] [/hider] [hider=Route 4, Known Pokemon] Common: #074-Geodude #194-Wooper #399-Bidoof #580-Ducklett Uncommon: #231-Phanphy #270-Lotad Rare: [/hider] [/hider] [hr] [@Lunarlord34] [color=#a32c21]"Ah, sorry I'm not really much of a breeder so I wouldn't really have a spare on me."[/color] Jean said as he rubbed the back of his head. He seemed quite surprised that Steph dropped the good professor's name casually.[color=#a32c21]"Kapoc? You mean the region's Pokemon Professor? I heard he doesn't actually deal with people unless he deems you're worth his time. You have some friends in high places."[/color] The older trainer seemed quite impressed with the Bogan. [color=#a32c21]"I'm not actually from Evig so I wouldn't know where in the region you can find them, but what I can tell you is the environments they actually like. The Beldum line typically prefers snowy, cold locations so if you want to find one I suspect you will want to head north. As for Deinos, they make caves their homes and I am not talking about normal ones either. I mean you will have to go deep into some inhospitable environment to find one and that's probably the easy part. I heard rumors that not even the Dragon-type gym leader dares to raise one."[/color] However, her next question was the most surprising one. Jean looked at her with a brown arched inquisitively. [color=#a32c21]"I mean, I know there's nothing good about them, but they're long gone now."[/color] Jean looked bothered that he couldn't give her a proper answer and then said, [color=#a32c21]"Well, since I couldn't really answer your question here's a freebie; there's an old guy around the harbor that knows where to fish up rare Pokemon though he keeps complaining about that the youth don't care for the art of fishing. Definitely said it with a lot of sputter in my face. Maybe you'll have better luck than me? Oh and some girl is looking for her Snubbull so maybe keep an eye out for it?"[/color] Well, what does Steph do now? [s]Also don't forget Freya is still here.[/s] [hider=Connected Areas] Route 1- North Route 4- South [/hider] [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 Locations. [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. Harbor Marketplace. [i]Shop for various items. Selection changes weekly.[/i] 6.4. Harbor Battle Circle.[i] Earn some bragging rights.[/i] 6.6. Fishing Stall. [i]A place to get fishing equipment[/i] 6.7. Shady Stall. [i]A deal of lifetime claimed by some obvious charlatan.[/i] 7. Notable people. [i]A grumpy fisherman complaining about today's youth.[/i] [i]An energetic green haired girl with a low energy red haired boy.[/i] [/hider] [hr] [@Zarkun] The Riolu looked up at Jason, then at Slayer, and then back at Jason. The distrustful little creature squinted at him to try and see if he was having it on though once again it could see as plain as day that Jason was as honest as he ever was. However, rather than taking the boy's hand it just folded its arms and huffed slightly while eyeing Slayer's Pokeball on Jason's belt. [b]"Olu."[/b] It said or more accurately commanded, pointing at the Pokeball and then to itself in a way that even Jason who cannot understand Pokemon would understand. The old lady giggled at the Riolu. [color=feffb0]"Baby steps, but I think you know what to do now."[/color] She said to Jason with a warm smile. Totally not the GM just trying to move things along since this has been a long encounter. So, the only thing left to do was to actually 'catch' the Riolu. So, if Jason grabbed a Pokeball from his backpack or wherever he was storing them, all he would need to do was to just press it against the blue fox and let it be absorbed into it. It shook once... It shook twice... It shook thrice...! [hider=Result] [color=6ecff6][i][center]Jason caught a Riolu![/center][/i][/color] [center][img]https://www.serebii.net/scarletviolet/pokemon/new/447.png[/img][/center] [center] [b]Gender:[/b] ♂ [b]Type:[/b] Fighting [b]Personality:[/b] (Up to player.) [b]Quirks/Talents/Aspirations/Other:[/b] (Up to player.) [b]Level:[/b] 5 [b]Moves:[/b] Vacuum Wave, Quick Attack, Endure, Feint [b]Ability:[/b] Inner Focus [i]The Pokémon's intense focus prevents it from flinching or being affected by Intimidate.[/i] [b]Held Item:[/b] [b]Health and Status:[/b] Currently at low hp. [/center] [color=6ecff6][i][center]New Pokémon caught! Jason earned 1500P! Would you like to nickname it? [/center][/i][/color] [/hider] [color=feffb0]"That has settled at least. Say, you have three Pokemon now so if you want you could take on the Pokemon Trainer School's challenge. I was actually just heading up there to surprise my granddaughter. She took over for me recently after I retired as a teacher so you could tag along if you want. Or don't. Don't let an old hag dictate your day."[/color] What does Jason do? [hider= Grand Glory Park: Known Pokemon] Common: #016 - Pidgey #019 – Rattata #052 – Meowth #161 - Sentret (Park Only) #519 - Pidove #580 - Ducklett (Park Only) Uncommon: #058 - Growlithe #548 - Petilil Rare: [/hider] [hider=Connected Areas] Route 1- North Route 4- South [/hider] [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. Seek trainers. [i]There should be some trainers among those walking back and forth in the area.[/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. Area Specific. [i]Trainer’s School. Where young trainers study to become better. Fisherman's Stall. A place to get equipment to fish. Pedal Boat Stand. Rent one out to go out onto the water[/i] [/hider] [hr] [@baraquiel][@GremlinAgain] This Ursaring of a man just stared at them, casting his shadow over them as if some stone obelisk caught the rays of the sun. Popping from behind said obelisk was a woman, a very, very short woman that stood about 4'6 with long braided red hair dressed as if she was ready to shovel hay or copious amounts of manure. She gave off a very warm, comforting feeling, something that felt very much like home. [hider=My Hider] [img]https://i.pinimg.com/736x/17/2c/17/172c178b31c235aa64d0036a57a99929.jpg[/img] [/hider] [b]"Honey, what are you doing?"[/b] Asked the woman, who was fair to assume was this man's wife. She had to physically crane her neck to look up at her husband. He had to look directly down at his wife and his expression softened somewhat. [b]"Oh, these kids just came here asking if we could heal their Pokemon. You think we can spare the time?"[/b] The woman looked at Audrey and Archie as if she just clocked their presence for the first time and, well, noticed that they looked stiffer than cadavers. She exclaimed, [b]"Of course we can help them! Honey what have I told you? You need to emote a bit more otherwise you're gonna scare these kids to death! Aye it's a wonder how we raised three daughters without giving them a fright."[/b] She turned her attention back to the kids and smiled warmly at them. [b]"Let me introduce ourselves. I'm Frida Anderson and this is my husband, Neil."[/b] She motioned with her hand at her husband who nodded stoically. [b]"Pleasure to meet you two. Sorry, but I've got to get back to work. My wife will take care of you."[/b] He walked past the two with his lumbering frame off towards the pens with the Miltank and Tauros. Frida sighed at Neil's lack of social skills. [b]"Sorry about my husband. He's actually a massive softie, but you wouldn't know it when he looks like he's gonna bundle you up like a bale of hay. Well, things have been tense so I can't really blame him. We have been having problems with the ranch recently."[/b] She had a look of realization that perhaps she should not be spilling personal business to random kids. She smiled and made a waving motion as if to tell them to forget what she just said. [b]"Oh, nothing to worry your heads over! Come in, come in!"[/b] She turned around and motioned with her hand to follow her to their home. It was actually a surprisingly large farm style house with a luxuriously large wooden deck decorated with wooden chairs with soft cushions of high quality as well as various other bits of outdoor furniture. In fact, the house itself looked superbly well maintained and definitely did not look like it was anything that came cheaply. It was clear that these were very successful farmers or at the very least there was some wealth inherited from before. Frida happily chimed [b]"You know my second eldest just became a trainer too! An assistant to Professor Kapoc no less! Oh we're so proud of her, but she's still lingering around here. Probably out along the route with her little sister. I just wish she'd get a kick in the seat of her pants to just be a bit more motivated."[/b] They were through her home and perhaps they would notice that the decor was very modern and yet still had an edge to it with exposed red brick walls in certain areas, dark wooden beams across the ceiling, and sliding wooden barn doors. Eventually, they would arrive in what appeared to be the kitchen and dining area. The most noticeable thing about the room was that one wall was just a massive glass panel that looked over his property. [b]"Alright, let's see those darlings of yours!"[/b] Frida said with a great big grin. [hr] [@Typical] [color=f26522]"Woooow, great observational skills. It's almost as if we look like we shouldn't be here and that this is a waste of our time!"[/color] Profusely complained the red head, his arms were stretched over two seats as his feet were sitting on top of the seat in front of him. The boy groaned, throwing his head back against the cushion. [color=f26522]"This is such bullshit!"[/color] The flashy pink haired boy scowled at the whiner. [color=f6989d]"Hey no need to be rude! You can never polish fundamentals enough!"[/color] He heaved a sigh and looked back at Claris though a smile returned to his face. A forced one, but a very well trained smile. [color=f6989d]"But you are right! We're just sitting in today because we were told that there was a lot to get out of this by his big sister. I figured it would be worth listening to, given she's such a big shot and all."[/color] The red head interjected quite angrily. [color=f26522]"Because you dragged us here. You didn't have to listen to my sister all the time! Seriously, we should have left the city by now!"[/color] [color=007236]"I, uh, don't particularly mind doing this actually."[/color] The more plain boy nervously said. [color=f26522]"No one cares what you think."[/color] The mean spirited boy said plainly. The flashy boy shot him a look before turning his attention back to Claris. [color=f6989d]"I'm Elias, the jerk is Hugo, and that's Lars over there. We actually became trainers recently and not to brag, but we work for Professor Kapoc. We're all going to take on the League."[/color] Hugo guffawed and with a cocky grin said, [color=f26522]"Oh please, I'm taking it on because I already know I'm the top dog. I just need to get a real team and I'll be set to steamroll the League."[/color] How does Claris respond? [hr] [@Azure Bubbles][@Joshua Tamashii] The Mimikyu that was going after Amelia's Phantump was struck in the face with a Sucker Punch, dealing a hefty chunk of neutral damage though it retaliated with an Astonishing cry, dealing super effective damage though it's Astonish. It really only dealt about the same amount of damage that Phantump's Sucker Punch. Meanwhile, while Aurelia Rose received a heavy chunk damage despite being not very effective damage it was plain to see that the Mimikyu that hit it with Wood Hammer was not immune to the strength of its own attack; its shadowy arm was twitching from the pain it suffered the attack's recoil. However, Valerian was not deterred even though his beloved starter was nearly turned into a sparkly pancake. Instead, the Cutiefly kicked up a gust of glittery wind that slammed against them for minimal spread damage though it was enough to keep them preoccupied. Camelia offered a Helping Hand though how she did it was really confusing. Did she use her nubs to clap together or did she cheer on for the Phantump? Either way, a blue jolt of energy shot from the grass-type to the ghostly stump and empowered its Astonish attack. The little ghost's shocking cry carried more oomph, more drama, and surprise as it pushed back the Mimikyu with voice alone. The Mimikyu tried to retaliate, but the surprise factor of the cry made it flinch. The Mimikyu looked at each other and nodded at each other. The bigger one's shadowy hands grabbed its tiny companion and with a glint in their eyes, the bigger one threw its friend straight towards Aurelia Rose and its fast ball special friend detached the tail from its costume to use it as a club for Wood Hammer as a desperation attempt. How do Amelia and Valerian react? [hr] [@Crusader Lord][@Shazamrock] The two Igglybuff looked at the source of noise behind them. They both turned to look at Nils and Clarissa with their bulbous blue eyes and a single word really got their attention: [i]play.[/i] Their pupils dilated like sharks that smelled blood in the water and then turned to look at each other and then back at the two uninvited trainers. [b]"Igglybuff!"[/b] They both chanted happily in unison, their feathery ornaments bobbed as they jumped up and down with joy. They were getting bored with playing with this human that was just screaming for some reason. The two fiery puffballs focused their attention away from the punk that they were tormenting and waited with baited breath to see who their opponents would be for their 'test of strength' as Nils enticingly put it. They both looked at their new playmates: a cute little Mudbray and a poisoned Buneary that looked like it was raring to throw a punch or two with its muscly ears. Clarissa's comment got them all fired up! They furrowed their brows with a big inhalation of air they puffed up and then shouted their declaration of challenge! [b]"Igglybuff!"[/b] [center][i][color=6ecff6]The Fire Puffs challenge you to battle![/color][/i][/center] With another big inhalation of air, they swelled up and then shouted,[b]"Igglybuff!"[/b] again though this time was different. They could see the sound waves ripple through the air as they both used Echoed Voice at the same time, but uh, this looked different. It sort of looked like the sound was... on fire? The distortions in the air were crackling with flame as they headed straight towards Tors and Sir Lopsalot. How do they react?