[@Joshua Tamashii][@Azure Bubbles] Now Sucker Punch is a funny move, it has higher priority so even if this Mimikyu was being rocketed towards Aurelian Rose like a ragged murderous baseball it actually meant nothing in the face of a stumpy-headed ghost who just appeared with a darkness cladded fist and just socked straight towards the ground. However, that was not the end of its troubles; it stood back up trying to get its bearings after receiving a right hook to the face only to see Camellia shoot out more red beams that slammed against it before returning to the grass-type heal off whatever damage it had received from the fight. However, they [i]still[/i] were not done yet! Aurelia Rose shot what could only be described as the moon's lunar energies straight towards the ghost in what could only be described as 'over kill.' At the nick time though the other Mimikyu jumped in between the attack with its shadowy arms crossed to try and block the attack, but it wasn't enough! The sphere exploded in a cloud of sparkles and misty light, hurtling the Mimikyu into the other one. They got up and stood there dazed with swirls in their eyes. With a waiting Pokeball in hand, Valerian would have seen his chance and threw it! The ball bounced off the head of the one that he tried to catch earlier in the Pokemart and it was absorbed into the device in a beam of red light. It rolled once... It rolled twice... It rolled thrice! [hider=Result] [color=6ecff6][i][center]Valrian caught a Mimikyu![/center][/i][/color] [center][img]https://www.serebii.net/scarletviolet/pokemon/new/778.png[/img][/center] [center] [b]Gender:[/b] ♂ [b]Type:[/b] Ghost/Fairy [b]Personality:[/b] (Up to player.) [b]Quirks/Talents/Aspirations/Other:[/b] (Up to player.) [b]Level:[/b] 5 [b]Moves:[/b] Scratch, Astonish, Copycat, Woodhammer [b]Ability:[/b] Disguise [i]Once per battle, the shroud that covers the Pokémon can protect it from an attack.[/i] [b]Held Item:[/b] [b]Health and Status:[/b] Currently at low hp [color=6ecff6][i][center]New Pokémon caught! Valerian earned 1500P! Would he like to Nickname it?[/center][/i][/color] [/center] [/hider] However, the other Mimikyu came to and looked around for its companion, not understanding that it was caught. [b]"Mimu?"[/b] What do they do? [hider= Grand Glory: Known Pokemon] Common: #016 - Pidgey #019 – Rattata #052 – Meowth #519 - Pidove Uncommon: 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. 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. Gym. [i]???[/i] 6.4. Grand Glory Park. [i]A magnificent park perfect for beginning trainers[/i] 6.5. Sewers [i]Some things lurk beneath the city.[/i] 6.6. Trainer’s School. [i]Where young trainers study to become better.[/i] 6.7. League Administrator Headquarters. [i]You know you’re always welcome. Except in Kapoc's lab. He'll tell you to fuck off.[/i] 6.8. Grand Glory Harbor. It has a marketplace and ferries to places. 7. Familiar Faces. [i]Adriane, Kapoc, Evelyn, Director Beck, Jason, Faye, Stephanie, and... [/i] [/hider] [hr] [@Xaltwind] Well, with a strong need for cleanliness in mind Evelyn decided that it was time continue on with her journey and lick her wounds. There were some Bug Catches and Poke Maniacs that looked like they wanted to ask her what she found though they saw that look in her eyes and decided that it was perhaps best not to poke that Ursaring. However, as she continued, she would begin to hear things, things like the chatter of people and the groaning of something heavy and metallic swinging gently in the air. Eventually, she would arrive in a clearing. [hider=Welcome to...] [center][img]https://i.pinimg.com/564x/0b/05/79/0b0579f82fadd86aaf4f45430e237ebf.jpg[/img][/center] [center][h1]Starbor Village[/h1][/center] [center][h2]Earthbound Layer[/h2][/center] Starbor Village, the ideal village. It is place was more of a city that married tradition, technological advancements, and nature into one eco-friendly package. The trees were not cleared away to make room for the buildings; they were either built on and around the massive trees that made up the forest, and some were even built inside them, yet, somehow in a way that was not harmful to the trees. Even the buildings were covered in various foliage. Everything about this village respected the nature that residents made their home in, a reverence towards nature that could be found only here. Just by breathing the air in this village one would feel rejuvenated compared to about any city in the world and there is an energy in the air that could be described only as one of ease that could only come from being around so much nature, or perhaps for some a feeling of excitement as they explored the very tops of the canopy that made up the upper layer of the village. After all, Starbor is known as the 'village that scrapes the stars' and whether or not that is a hyperbole, one could not deny the sheer absurd height that the trees had. Just by going to the very top one could get an incredible view of most of Eastern Evig. It was a multi-tiered village, making use of the vertical space offered by the trees and each tier was broken into four layers: the Earthbound Layer, the Scholar Layer, the Market Layer, and the Starscraper Layer all accessible by gondola lifts. Currently, you stand in the Earthbound District named that way because, well, you are on the ground floor of the village. Looking upwards you would see the other layers built up upon the branches that made up Starbor Forest as gondola lifts were going up and down. While it may seem unremarkable, it contains a Pokemon Ranger Station. On the ground floor, there were a variety of common Pokemon roaming around. Green caterpillar-like Pokemon crawled along the ground or the sides of the trees, some eating leaves from the lower hanging branches. Then there were these stick creatures with bulbous yellow heads and leaves for arms that swayed when they stood, going on about their own business. There were also these, well, brown squirrels that ran around the area looking for food and getting into mischief as a result of that. [center] [img]https://www.serebii.net/swordshield/pokemon/010.png[/img] [color=6ecff6][i]Caterpie, the Worm Pokemon. For protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antenna on its head to drive away enemies. Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.[/i][/color] [/center] [center] [img]https://www.serebii.net/scarletviolet/pokemon/new/069.png[/img] [color=6ecff6][i]Bellsprout, the Flower Pokemon. Bellsprout's thin and flexible body lets it bend and sway to avoid any attack, however strong it may be. From its mouth, this Pokémon spits a corrosive fluid that melts even iron.[/i][/color] [/center] [center] [img]https://www.serebii.net/scarletviolet/pokemon/new/819.png[/img] [color=6ecff6][i]Skowvet, the Cheeky Pokemon. It eats berries nonstop—a habit that has made it more resilient than it looks. It'll show up on farms, searching for yet more berries.[/i][/color] [/center] However, she was a gal on a mission! After using her Rotom Phone's map function, she found herself in front of a Pokemon Center that was inside one of these trees though once she went inside the Pokemon Center she would find that it resembled like any other one. Upon approaching the counter, the Nurse Joy would look at her with a look of mutual understanding. [color=f49ac2]"Shower's in the overnight area near the back. You can leave your Pokemon here to be taken care of."[/color] Once Evelyn finished her shower, she would receive her Pokemon when she went back to the counter. [color=f49ac2]"They're all healed up. Thank you and please come back again."[/color] The Nurse Joy looked like she remembered something and then said, [color=f49ac2]"By the way, our Move Tutoring services have returned. If you're interested, please go to the counter with the gentleman over there."[/color] She motioned towards a man in a green apron and a green bandana on his head with a white Pokeball on it. What does Evelyn do now? [i]Connected Areas[/i] Starbor Forest. [i]A forest filled with ungodly huge trees.[/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.[/i] 6.2. PokéMart. [i]Go to a store and buy things.[/i] 6.3. Kiosk. [i]Great place to ask for directions or information.[/i] 7. Gondola Carts. [i]Take a cart to help you get around the village. Earthbound Layer, the Scholar Layer, the Market Layer, and the Starscraper Layer[/i] [/hider] [hider=Starbor Village] Starbor Village Known Pokemon: Common: #010-Caterpie #069-Bellsprout #819-Skwovet Uncommon: Rare: [/hider] [/hider] [hr] [@Sanguine Rose] Now we return to see what Faye has been up to! With a very photogenic Snubbull, she performed an impromptu photoshoot! The pink pitbull struck many poses the best it could with its body proportions as if it was mimicking ones found in very fashionable magazines. Some people stopped to watch in amusement as the fairy-type strut its stuff with a very sassy, yet excitable attitude. Eventually, it had to come to a close and looked up at Faye as she made her suggestion. [b]"Snub?"[/b] Its eyes widened in a panic as it looked around to see that its owner was not around. It appears that only now that it was acutely aware that it had wandered off from its trainer. [b]Snubbull![/b] It quickly agreed with a repeated nod of its head. It would be fair to assume that the Snubbull may not have been too far from its owner considering that it thought it was still under the belief that they were close by. So, it was very likely that the owner was still close by. So, how does Faye wish to do this? [hr] [@Goggy] Please do not taste ancient walls. Completely ignoring the other NPCs, Vivian examined the wall with a fervor that only those with this hyper fixation would have. They certainly were unlike anything Vivian had seen before. It was not exaggeration to say they were impossibly smooth; they were as smooth as glass and just as reflective of a mirror. She could actually see her own reflection clear as day. Though it was also strange, well, the walls themselves were certainly strange, but it was where they were located that made it so odd. The surrounding builds were weathered, dilapidated, and made of clay, but these walls? These walls do not look like they have ever eroded, and the material itself was so completely different from everything else around here. It wasn't a form of glass, or really, anything rock or mineral she could recognize used by any known past civilization. If by some mere chance she decided to touch it, it would have felt smooth to the touch and cool to the touch despite it sitting in the sun though that may not be the thing that she would take note off; there was this humming in her head. It was low and scratchy, like radio or TV static when they are unable to get a proper reception. Then it was uncomfortable, like it was somehow amplified the sound with speakers. It felt like her brain received little brain zaps, that feeling when you get off anti-depressant medications completely rather than weaning off them. She couldn't even hear her own thoughts anymore. Upon removing her hand, the humming was gone. A concerned hand touched her shoulder. [color=#a32f1d]"Hey, are you okay? You look like you were having a migraine or something?"[/color] The girl that she had ignored asked with a look of worry. [color=0072bc]"Maybe it's the sun? She looks like she doesn't get much of it. Really should wear a hat."[/color] The cowboy said with his arms crossed. 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 #343-Baltoy (Ru #562-G-Yamask (Ruins) Rare: [/hider] [hr] [@GremlinAgain][@baraquiel] Frida looked at them with an amused grin that even after all of her reassurances that things were fine, they still wanted to help under the pretext of a tour. Well, Archie had no such thing as pretexts with his desire to help. [b]"Well, let's get you both some boots then. Believe me, you don't want to step in Tauros paddies in your regular shoes; you'll never get the smell out."[/b] After a brief bit where Frida found some old rubber boots for them in their size, they were led back outside where her husband was unloading a bale of hay from a truck. With a curious arch of his brow, he said, [b]"Honey what's going on with those kids?"[/b] She flashed her husband a smile. [b]"Oh, just going to give them a tour of the place since they've already here."[/b] He looked down at the kids and his wife with a stern frown. [b]"Honey, you have an appointment in Florasong, remember?"[/b] A look of realization came upon her face, and she looked at the kids and then back at her husband. [b]"Could you please give them the tour then? Surely you could take a break from work? I promised them."[/b] Her husband rolled his eyes though at the corners of his mouth there was an affectionate grin. [b]"Who am I to break a promise? I'll take over from here."[/b] Frida sighed with relief and looked back at the two trainers. [b]"Sorry about this, but you're in good hands. I'll be back later!"[/b] She rushed off to her husband and stood on the tips of her tows before she pulled him down to give him a quick kiss on the cheek before rushing inside the house to most likely to change into cleaner clothes. Neil looked down at the two newbie trainers. [b]"Well, I guess you're stuck with me then. Here is a good start as any."[/b] A big meat slab of his hand clenched and came up to his lips while he cleared his throat. [b]"How about we take a look at the pens first? It'll help explain what we do here."[/b] The stoic yet kind farmer led them over to a pen filled with Mareeps and Wooloo going about their business, nibbling away at the grass though they shot the kids a side eye. They looked a little stressed out. [b]"Half of our trade is that we sell Mareep and Wooloo fleece. They're typically used for things such as clothes and carpets though we have to use a special process for the Mareep fleece. Mareep wool stores electricity so we have to do special process to ground it in order to actually make it workable. Wouldn't pet one unless you want to know it's like to plug a fork into an electrical socket."[/b] Niel's hand went to his tool belt and grabbed a sack to which his oversized fingers delicately untied the twine that closed it. [b]"Hold out your hands."[/b] If they did so, he would place small little brown cubes into his hand. They looked like snacks. [b]"Try your hand at feeding them."[/b] He suggested with a small smile. Well, how do Audrey and Archie wish to proceed with their investigation? Do they have questions or any points of interest they wish to visit? [hr] [@Crusader Lord][@Shazamrock] Luckily for Tors, the Mudbray got out of the way of the cloud of noxious gas spewed from the little puff balls mouth and got into position to strike again, which leads to an interesting idea. If a move like Mud Slap was being used as physical type move and used in a manner different than its intended, is it the same move? Well, here was the answer; Mudbray's momentum carried it forward sliding on mud and then slammed its rear hooves against the balloon and sent it hurtling towards the other Igglybuff because indeed, this thing may as well have been a sentient balloon. [b]"Igglybuuuuuuuuuf!"[/b] It cried out as it flew towards its partner like a cue ball. The other one which was completely focused on Sir Lopsalot who leapt into the sparks of flame and took the hit with the intent to hit it with its strong ears once again, taking heavy enough damage when paired with the ticking poison. However, its companion smacked into in a way that sent the Igglybuff that Lopsalot was fighting down towards it. The punch bunny's ears smashed into it hitting even harder due to the increased momentum the sentient balloon was suffering from and the single stage boost Lopsalot gained from its previous Powerup Punch. It was sent flying into the air with enough force to make it flip a few times. This gave plenty of time for Sir Lopsalot to be switched in with Scrapper. Meanwhile, it was clear that whatever Tors did the attack actually did more damage. In fact, for some reason it looked like it gained a single stage boost of its speed. Nills' Pokedex hovered in front of him and said, [center][i][color=6ecff6]"Tor's Mud Slap can change into Mudslide. Do you want Tor's to learn Mudslide? This option can be applied later." Mud Slide: 50 Base Power, 100 Accuracy. The user attacks by sliding on mud towards their opponent. The slickness of the mud increases the user's speed! [/color][/i][/center] Well, whatever decision Nills would make he and Clarissa would have to deal with the next part of the battle. The two puffballs looked tired but determined to keep going on. In terms of health, they are in the low yellow range of the health bar. One nodded as if it understood what to do next. They both swelled up as they inhaled air, but one first released another Poison Gas, a noxious purple cloud once again began drift in the air towards Scrapper and Tors. The other Igglybuff shouted [b]"Puff!"[/b] and the air once again was lit ablaze, but it was going towards the gas cloud. The very, very flammable gas cloud. Flame met gas and then it erupted into a fireball that was hurtling towards Tors and Scrapper. How Clarissa and Nils react? [hr] [@Lunarlord34] Freya smiled though for some reason it seemed nervous even if she was trying to hide it. [color=ed145b]"Oh, um, you could say that."[/color] Her response was definitely cagey, but maybe it's best to not push? Or Steph could. However, the green haired girl certainly wasn't cagey and joyfully proclaimed, [color=288055]"I sure am! Gonna get me a bad ass team and wreck this league! Asta is the name, and this here is Siggy!"[/color] She slapped the red headed boy's hard though he did not even flinch. He looked very, very used to her antics. [color=#b30300]"Siegfried, and what she has failed to mention is that she is also the eldest daughter and child of the Lindgren noble family of Evig. I am merely her humble servant joining her on her journey."[/color] He bowed politely with practiced grace that came from being a servant to noble pedigree. Asta rolled her eyes at Siggy's usual performance. [color=#b30300]"Oh, I forgot that you don't have any dreams. Seriously, you could do something for yourself and not follow me. You're not my butler anymore! We're rivals, against the world to defeat the odds and face off in glorious battle to earn the right to challenge the Elite Four!"[/color] There was a fire burning in her eyes, literally, as she looked up at him a very heated gaze. Siegfriend, however, looked at her with his typical blank expression and cooly said without any sense of shame, [color=#b30300]"But life without seeing your face every day would not be worth it."[/color] However, Asta placed her hands on her hips and started laughing, facing away from him mind you, and said, [color=#b30300]"Of course! You don't want to forget your reason to get strong! You can't let them out of your sight in case they leave you in the dust!"[/color] She said this, but the tips of her ears were tinged pink. Quickly changing topics, Asta said, [color=#b30300]"Oh, yeah sure we'll join you. Sounds interesting."[/color] And with that, Steph had assembled her party. As they walked along the docks, they would walk along many stalls filled with goods from travelling merchants. Some things that could be useful to trainers and some that were just nice to haves, nicknacks that sort of thing. There were also some bars that sailors visited making a raucous noise of merriment and fun. There was even a Galarian themed pub as well. Asta mentioned off handedly, [color=288055]"You know, Kapoc really did hire a lot of people to work for him. In our group there were at least thirteen of us. I know that there are three more still in the city, another three went to Route 4 and the rest went to Route 1. A few odd balls to be sure."[/color] Pot calling the kettle black. [color=ed145b]"Hey, I think that's the guy."[/color] Freya mentioned, pointing towards a bald old man with a puffy beard dressed in what could only be described as tactical fishing gear. He had a very stern expression on his face. [hider=Fisherman in question] [img]https://i.pinimg.com/1200x/df/d7/f3/dfd7f3892e2535179349177241a0459e.jpg[/img] [/hider] Upon approaching him, he would look up from his rod with a scowl and asked, [b]"The heck you youngin's want?"[/b] How does Steph respond?