[@Remram] [color=4c925e]‘Hm,’[/color] Earl gave Basil an analyzing look about potentially teaching him how to cook. [color=4c925e]‘I’ll consider it.’[/color] And then, nodding along to the rest of that, before finally being determined to meet back at Route 5. [color=4c925e]‘Hm. Route 5. That is the right way to go if we’re heading to Endless Forest, one of the places I mentioned.’[/color] [color=e04f4f]‘Alright, I’ll see you there,’[/color] Anise nodded to him as he went to make his way to the Pokémon Center. In said Pokémon Center, he let Stella out, and the little overpowered Gothita immediately turned around to stare at him with comparatively large eyes. He explained what was going on, and… [color=D3B4D2]‘Gothi…’[/color] she sounded a bit sad, but this had been explained earlier as well, with the possibility of Kalmia looking after them for a bit. Still, she steeled herself and looked up at him with determination, understanding that this was needed. [color=D3B4D2]‘Gothita!’[/color] she announced, announcing (in Pokémon language) that she would manage and that she’d wait for him. She then skipped forward to try to give his knee a little hug with her tiny arms. She was transferred to Kalmia’s lab, and then he could collect Titus, Super Potions and then move back. 5 * 700 = 3,500P. 19,585 - 3500 = 16,085P left. When he did come back, Earl and Anise were standing talking about something. [color=4c925e]‘… so she’s stuck in my party,’[/color] Earl finished saying. [color=e04f4f]‘Huh. Sounds tough,’[/color] Anise said, looking somewhat deep in thought. But then, they noticed Basil. [color=e04f4f]‘Oh, Basil.’[/color] Basil said his thing about their first annual bootcamp, and then off towards Cooldome City! [color=e04f4f]‘Yeah!’[/color] Anise called out, letting some excitement pump up through a frown of determination. [color=4c925e]‘… Yeah… wait, Cooldome City?’[/color] Earl reached into his bag and retrieved a map. [color=4c925e]‘Oh, that’s gonna be cold…’[/color] said the guy in multiple jackets and a giant scarf. And also bare legs, but still. Regardless. Onto Route 5 to train! [hider=Route 5][center][h2]Route 5[/h2] [url=https://i.imgur.com/ooiWtLz.jpg][img]https://i.imgur.com/ydwR9zd.jpg[/img][/url][/center] Just as Stillwood Village is the least visited settlement in Isson, Route 5 is among the least travelled routes on Isson main landmass. The route is a steady incline from Lakewatch Town to Stillwood Village, with some elements of the base of Mt. Chill nearby, the waters of Dragon Lake next to it too, sporadic forest from that surrounding Stillwood Village and some of the plain elements from route 6 as well, along with a very traveller-friendly road makes Route 5 perhaps one of the most naturally stunning routes of Isson. There are no roads for asphalt here, only travellers are explorers seeking or exiting Lakewatch Town for some reason, as well as Pokémon trainers on their journeys. A peaceful route without any real dangers, it still offers a lot of variation. Walk on the west side by the waters of Dragon Lake to potentially encounter some Pokémon of the lake. Walk by the mountains on the east and perhaps feel some of the radiating cold of the range of Mt. Chill to perhaps see some more mountainous Pokémon or maybe an ice Pokémon that stumbled out of their caves. The route is a bit cold, attributed perhaps best to the proximity to the Frozen Cavern, and it gets colder the closer the mountain you go. Multiple rivers run down from the mountains, part of Mt. Chill that melts, but efficient wooden bridges help passage over. And of course, patches of forest here and there. The south of Route 5 opens up towards what people call the Vast Plains, or simply Route 6. There parts of the Endless Forest spread out to make things a bit more covered in trees, but as soon as you leave this forest, all you’ll see is plains as far as you can see, and that’d be Route 6. On the other side of the route is the forest that covers Stillwood Village, you need to enter the forest to get to the village. At the middle by the lake is Lakewatch Town, resting a bit above Dragon Lake. And, of course, the passage up to the Frozen Cavern lies up that hill, for those who want to brave the range that leads towards the enclosed and frozen Route 9 on the other side.[/hider] [hider=Suggestions to 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]While not many, there are still trainers and explorers in the area, mostly trying to get to the next.[/i] 4. Talk. [i]You could seek someone out to talk to them, if you want to.[/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: Random House. [i]Uh. There’s an excessively out-of-place red house in the middle of the route, the door standing wide-open. … Want to visit?[/i][/hider] [i]Connected areas: [/i] Lakewatch Town. [i]To the south-west lies a village partially floating on top of the Dragon Lake.[/i] Stillwood Village. [i]In the north lies the forest which hides the village, Mt. Strength lying behind it..[/i] Route 6. [i]Vast plains start in the south-east, this route leads towards Raremine Town.[/i] Frozen Cavern. [i]After an incline up to the ridge of Mt. Chill, a cavern of ice could guide the way to Route 9 and Cooldome City.[/i] Endless Forest. [i]To the south, a dark forest looms. There are no indications as to why you’d ever want to go there.[/i] [hider=Route 5, known Pokémon]Common: #10 Caterpie #43 Oddish #163 Hoothoot (During night, rumored) #585 Deerling #664 Scatterbug Uncommon: #25 Pikachu #438 Bonsly #586 Sawsbuck #587 Emolga Rare: #172 Pichu[/hider] [color=e04f4f]‘Alright, everyone!’[/color] Anise called out, retrieving five Pokéballs and letting out all her Pokémon. [hider=Pokédex Entries] [center][url=https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Froakie_(Pok%C3%A9mon)][img]http://i.imgur.com/Nd1DXEG.png[/img][/url] [url=https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Meditite_(Pok%C3%A9mon)][img]http://i.imgur.com/QzaKLiU.png[/img][/url] [url=https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Mienfoo_(Pok%C3%A9mon)][img]http://i.imgur.com/TFL9mn1.png[/img][/url] [url=https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Zigzagoon_(Pok%C3%A9mon)][img]http://i.imgur.com/BjSFOvE.png[/img][/url] [url=https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Riolu_(Pok%C3%A9mon)][img]https://i.imgur.com/53Bezeh.png[/img][/url] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #656 – Froakie, the Bubble Frog Pokémon. It secretes flexible and delicate bubbles from its chest and back which absorb damage that would otherwise damage it. While it is known for a happy-go-lucky attitude, it has astute awareness of its surroundings.[/i][/color] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #307 – Meditite, the Meditate Pokémon. It is found deep in mountains, meditating for hours on end and surviving on a berry a day. It trains its spirit, and by heightening its inner strength it somehow achieved levitation. It also enjoys daily yoga workouts.[/i][/color] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #619 – Mienfoo, the Martial Arts Pokémon. While not very strong, it’s very fast and has mastered the art of elegant combos using claws to increase damage. As it concentrates, it grows in speed and efficiency. They have a tendency to start acting like their trainer’s personal body-guards.[/i][/color] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #263 – Zigzagoon, the Tiny Racoon Pokémon. An exceedingly curious Pokémon which walks in a zig-zag pattern with its nose in the ground. It is skilled at finding items people have left around. It rubs its hard back hair against trees to leave territorial markings.[/i][/color] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #447 – Riolu, the Emanation Pokémon. It can see the emotions of others in the form of their “auras”, and can also alert others using its own aura when feeling strong emotions. While small, Riolu is really strong. While sensitive to it, Riolu cannot effectively utilize aura.[/i][/color][/center][/hider] [color=e04f4f]‘Today, we’re going to be training! But first, we must stretch properly! So, let’s go!’[/color] she told them, and her Pokémon were happy to stretch with her! She did various stretches to stretch various parts of the body, and Froakie, Meditite and Mienfoo were more than happy to stretch their relatively human-shaped limbs, albeit while being a frog, a mustelid and whatever Meditite is. Riolu was also joining in, but being the newest, he didn’t seem to know the whole procedure yet. Then there was Zigzagoon, who was simply rolling around in every step or dashing in a circle. [color=4c925e]‘… Well, I won’t be doing the stretching part. Okay, let’s see…’[/color] Earl lifted his own Pokéballs and let a couple more creatures out. Cleffa and sometimes the Budews were always out, but… [hider=Pokédex Entries][center][url=https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Cleffa_(Pok%C3%A9mon)][img]https://i.imgur.com/t4Zfg3v.png[/img][/url] [url=https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Budew_(Pok%C3%A9mon)][img]http://i.imgur.com/Kb6s3Wy.png[/img][/url] [url=https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Budew_(Pok%C3%A9mon)][img]http://i.imgur.com/Kb6s3Wy.png[/img][/url] [url=https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Elgyem_(Pok%C3%A9mon)][img]https://i.imgur.com/ZMcddmW.png[/img][/url] [url=https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Cubone_(Pok%C3%A9mon)][img]https://i.imgur.com/BWVuLs6.png[/img][/url] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #173 – Cleffa, the Star Shape Pokémon. A rare Pokémon that only appears in mountainous regions on nights with shooting stars or meteor showers, dancing through the night only to disappear at sunrise. When meteors strike the earth, Cleffa is also almost guaranteed to be found around the impact crater. Due to these tendencies, people say Cleffa came to this planet riding meteors.[/i][/color] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #406 – Budew, the Bud Pokémon. It is sensitive to changing temperature. In winter it closes its bud and endures, while in summer it blooms and releases its pollen. This pollen is mildly poisonous and can cause harsh sneezing. It lives near clear ponds.[/i][/color] x 2 [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #605 – Elgyem, the Cerebral Pokémon. A mysterious Pokémon that only appeared around half-a-decade ago, theorized to be linked with a UFO said to have been seen crashing into the deserts of Unova. However, they appeared around Mt. Edge in Isson at around the same time. Usually friendly, they’re known to squeeze the brains of attackers with psychic power, causing terrible headaches.[/i][/color] [color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #104 – Cubone, the Lonely Pokémon. Each Cubone is under the impression its mother is dead and it wears her skull over its head, despite the ridiculous ramifications had this been true. As it never removes the skull (and is apparently born with it), it is said nobody has seen its face. When alone, it cries loudly and makes the skull rattle.[/i][/color][/center][/hider] [color=4c925e]‘Alright, let’s get training,’[/color] Earl said, and then turned to face a random Caterpie crawling along, looking surprised as Earl looked at it. [color=4c925e]‘Okay, Elgyem. I want you to try battling that. But before that, let’s see what our newest brew can do.’[/color] He produced the Steel Potion out of his pocket, got a little of it in a separate container, and then fed it to Elgyem, who calmly drank it. Elgyem turned towards Caterpie, as grey, steel-like lines started spreading over Elgyem. Earl looked on with sharp focus, before pointing forward. [color=4c925e]‘Alright, Elgyem, use-!’[/color] [b]THUNK[/b] … and that was the sound of the floating Elgyem suddenly falling down into the ground with a substantial impact. He was weakly trying to move his limbs. Earl kneeled next to Elgyem, inspected him, tried to lift him, then picked up his notebook and wrote a couple lines while Cleffa ran up to Elgyem and started rubbing the new metallic parts. [color=4c925e]‘So your weight increased dramatically. Fascinating,’[/color] Earl said, writing a couple lines in his notebook. [color=e04f4f]‘Uh… do you always try to use your potions when you train?’[/color] Anise, finishing up stretching is going to ask. [color=4c925e]‘Multitasking. The more things I can do at once. I can train while I experiment,’[/color] Earl responded, still writing. Anise stood with a slightly raised eyebrow, mostly looking at Elgyem who didn’t look like he was getting particularly much experience right now. At least, not battle experience, anyway. Regardless. So, training at Route 5. There was a problem here. The Pokémon of Route 5 are weak. The most common Pokémon were Caterpie, Oddish and Scatterbug, all very weak Pokémon. A step above were the Deerlings, and the Hoothoots that were currently sleeping. Slightly stronger were Pikachu, some hidden Bonslys and Emolgas, but they weren’t many. On the other side of the spectrum were the Sawsbuck, walking around like they owned the place, and they likely did. Compared to the weak Pokémon around them, the Sawsbuck were far too strong instead, and they would be unable to train against them at their current level. However, for Level 1 Volta and Level 5 Titus, it was about right. Titus, of course, couldn’t attack, so he took a lot of damage for just training. Anyways, the regular training here gave some levels, at least. Cecil, Crocus and Glory were unfortunately too high level for this low-level route. They didn’t gain much. [center][color=6ecff6][i]Cecil grew to level 16![/i][/color][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Crocus grew to level 16![/i][/color][/center] Volta had all the levels to gain! Even this place is pretty good! [center][color=6ecff6][i]Volta grew to level 7![/i][/color][/center] Soren was the right level to train against the Pikachus and Bonslys around here. Not to mention, with Dragon Rage, he cleaned house easily. [center][color=6ecff6][i]Soren grew to level 12! Soren learned Headbutt![/i][/color][/center] Titus needed help from others, but he could flop into the Pokémon here and get some experience, assuming he got some support for the damage he was going to be taking. [center][color=6ecff6][i]Titus grew to level 9![/i][/color][/center] … … Oh? There was a choice to be made, for trainer and/or Pokémon. It could be now, or it could be saved for later. [sub]if in battle, it grants an immediate full health and some plot-armor[/sub] [hider=If now…][url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfeBNwWGmzs]What?[/url] Light shone, and Crocus grew slightly in size. His skin-color became slightly more blue, his appearance just the slightest fiercer. The bud on his back changed color to pink, and new leafy green fronds emerged around it. When done, the light stopped shining, and a Pokémon with newfound strength stood before them. [center][url=https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Ivysaur_(Pok%C3%A9mon)][img]https://i.imgur.com/xK984fs.png[/img][/url] [color=6ecff6][i]Crocus evolved into Ivysaur![/i][/color][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]Pokédex Entry #2 – Ivysaur, the Seed Pokémon. The bulb on its back draws energy from the main body. Sunlight adds to its strength, and makes the bud grow larger. To support its weight, Ivysaur’s legs grow strong. If the bud on its back starts to smell sweet, it is evidence it is about to bloom.[/i][/color][/center] [center][color=6ecff6][i]New Pokémon recorded! Basil gained 3000P![/i][/color][/center] [/hider] In any case. Did Basil have any specific plan on how to train here, or something of the like? [hider=Anise’s picture][url=http://i.imgur.com/aIlwGgb.png][img]http://i.imgur.com/iupf2qF.png[/img][/url][/hider] [hider=Anise’s Pokémon][url=http://cdn2.bulbagarden.net/upload/1/18/656Froakie.png][img]http://i.imgur.com/Nd1DXEG.png[/img][/url] [url=https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Froakie_(Pok%C3%A9mon)]Froakie[/url], ♂ [url=http://cdn2.bulbagarden.net/upload/7/71/307Meditite.png][img]http://i.imgur.com/QzaKLiU.png[/img][/url] [url=https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Meditite_(Pok%C3%A9mon)]Meditite[/url], ♀ [url=http://cdn2.bulbagarden.net/upload/4/41/619Mienfoo.png][img]http://i.imgur.com/TFL9mn1.png[/img][/url] [url=https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Mienfoo_(Pok%C3%A9mon)]Mienfoo[/url], ♀ [url=http://cdn2.bulbagarden.net/upload/4/47/263Zigzagoon.png][img]http://i.imgur.com/BjSFOvE.png[/img][/url] [url=https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Zigzagoon_(Pok%C3%A9mon)]Zigzagoon[/url], ♂ [url=https://cdn2.bulbagarden.net/upload/a/a2/447Riolu.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/53Bezeh.png[/img][/url] [url=https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Riolu_(Pok%C3%A9mon)]Riolu[/url], ♂ Froakie, male. Level 15. Torrent. Pound, Growl, Bubble, Quick Attack, Lick, Water Pulse. Meditite, female. Level 15. Pure Power. Bide, Meditate, Confusion, Detect, Endure, Feint. Mienfoo, female. Level 15. Regenerator. Pound, Meditate, Detect, Fake Out. Riolu, male. Level 10. Steadfast. Foresight, Quick Attack, Counter. Zigzagoon, male. Level 13. Pickup. Tackle, Growl, Tail Whip, Sand Attack, Headbutt, Baby-Doll Eyes, Odor Sleuth.[/hider] [hider=Earl's picture][url=https://i.imgur.com/LTz2Ks3.jpg][img]https://i.imgur.com/LTz2Ks3l.jpg[/img][/url][/hider] [hider=Earl’s Pokémon][url=https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Budew_(Pok%C3%A9mon)][img]http://i.imgur.com/Kb6s3Wy.png[/img][/url] [url=https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Budew_(Pok%C3%A9mon)]Budew[/url], ♂ [url=https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Budew_(Pok%C3%A9mon)][img]http://i.imgur.com/Kb6s3Wy.png[/img][/url] [url=https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Budew_(Pok%C3%A9mon)]Budew[/url], ♀ [url=https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Cleffa_(Pok%C3%A9mon)][img]https://i.imgur.com/t4Zfg3v.png[/img][/url] [url=https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Cleffa_(Pok%C3%A9mon)]Cleffa[/url], ♀ [url=https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Elgyem_(Pok%C3%A9mon)][img]https://i.imgur.com/ZMcddmW.png[/img][/url] [url=https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Elgyem_(Pok%C3%A9mon)]Elgyem[/url], ♂ [url=https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Cubone_(Pok%C3%A9mon)g][img]https://i.imgur.com/BWVuLs6.png[/img][/url] [url=https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Cubone_(Pok%C3%A9mon)]Cubone[/url], ♂ [url=https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Marowak_%28Pok%C3%A9mon%29][img]https://i.imgur.com/cVCbScx.png[/img][/url] [url=https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Marowak_(Pok%C3%A9mon)]Marowak[/url], ♀ Budew, male. Level 5. Poison Point. Absorb, Growth. Budew, female. Level 5. Natural Cure. Absorb, Growth. Cleffa, female. Level 5. Magic Guard. [i]Metronome[/i], Pound, Charm, Encore. Elgyem, male. Level 9. Telepathy. Confusion, Growl, Heal Block. Cubone, male. Level 9. Lightningrod. Growl, Tail Whip, Bone Club. Marowak, female. Level 34. Battle Armor. Growl, Tail Whip, Bone Club, Headbutt, Leer, Focus Energy, Bonemerang, Rage, False Swipe, Thrash. [/hider]