PlatinumSkink

Pokémon: Start

@Gardevoiran

Vivia looked down at Mac a bit when he showed up wanting to be picked up, and she supposed she probably should. She bent down and picked up the warm fire chicken, shuddering a bit at the sudden heat.

‘Well, suppose I should bring some Pokémon out, too,’ Vivia supposed, and for the moment let Venonat and Scraggy out. They could walk along. She did not want Rotom out… but he’d probably sneak out the Pokéball and accompany them regardless.

‘Yeah, let’s go,’ Vivia nodded, and then they were off.

If you for some reason want to stop at Route 5

Route 5

Route 5

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.

Suggestions to actions

1. Find Pokémon. Can be specified what kind of Pokémon is being searched for, and how you search.
2. Train Pokémon. With this command, we can jump ahead in time and skip posting about grinding.
3. Seek trainers. While not many, there are still trainers and explorers in the area, mostly trying to get to the next.
4. Talk. You could seek someone out to talk to them, if you want to.
5. Move along. Move along normally, letting any events that may come happen naturally.
6. Hurry along. Intentionally avoid confrontations and try to get safely to the next destination.
7. Specify. If you specify what you want to do, the GM will take it into account and tell the result.
8. Trigger random event. Force the GM to use his imagination to make a scenario for you.
9. Area Specific: Random House. Uh. There’s an excessively out-of-place red house in the middle of the route, the door standing wide-open. … Want to visit?

Connected areas:
Lakewatch Town. On the south-west of the route, Lakewatch Town lies adjacent to the lake on the road to the Wet Caverns.
Stillwood Village. In the north lies the forest which hides the village, Mt. Strength lying behind it..
Route 6. Vast plains start in the south-east, this route leads towards Raremine Town.
Frozen Cavern. After an incline up to the ridge of Mt. Chill, a cavern of ice could guide the way to Route 9 and Cooldome City.
Endless Forest. To the south, a dark forest looms. There are no indications as to why you’d ever want to go there.

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

Skylar and Vivia headed through Route 5 and headed south, where the trees eventually stopped, the sky opened up, and the world that opened up in front of them was so… vast…

You now step upon

Route 6

Also known as the Vast Plains, it is not hard to understand how Route 6 gained such a name. Seemingly endless, green plains spread in every direction, only stopped by the natural borders that are the cliffs down into the ocean and the mountain range of Mt. Chill. Natural hills have formed, rolling up and down like giant, stationary green waves in this ocean of grass. These hills are also the only form of cover that you will ever get on this plain. Due to the abundance of wild Pokémon eating or battling the grass around here it never grows above the height of your feet. There is nowhere to hide here…!

This goes double. The Pokémon of Route 6 have nowhere to hide. They survive using speed, strength or both. Intimidation is key, in these plains of wilderness. In addition, there is a lot of them. You’re not able to look in a single direction where there aren’t wild Pokémon, to the degree that it is ridiculous. There is no Pokémon, not even rare ones, on Route 6 that you cannot find out exists here with just a number of steps over the route. This, however, means most Pokémon on the route are tempered for battle, it is among the wildest routes of Isson. There are reasons why the unprepared tend to avoid this route.

However, for potentially setting astride a large Pokémon, running across large fields of grass under a blue sky, feeling the fresh air blow past as you thunder on with nothing to stop you? There is no better place.

So, among the population here are burning horses, the smaller ones hurrying to catch up to their parents, while occasionally there are the smaller ones on their own walking about or the larger ones dashing past like flaming arrows at top speed…

Pokédex Entry #77 – Ponyta, the Fire Horse Pokémon. After birth it can barely stand, but chasing after its parent day after day makes it stronger and stronger. Their hooves are allegedly harder than diamond, and they’re known to jump unfathomable heights. Its fiery mane grows shortly after birth, giving it an impressive appearance.



Pokédex Entry #78 – Rapidash, the Fire Horse Pokémon. Can usually be found cantering plains or fields. It is very competitive about speed, loving to run at full speed, around 150 mph. At great speed, its flames blaze ferociously, enhancing its appearance. It only slows down to let its children catch up to it.

There are two-headed birds dashing about like there is nothing better to do, with three-headed ones watching over them or just minding their own business.

Pokédex Entry #84 – Doduo, the Twin Bird Pokémon. While having identical brains, the two heads have different identities. They take turns sleeping, communicate seemingly telepathically and cooperate to their goals. Better at running than flying, it’s found racing grassy plains with powerful strides up to 60 mph.



Pokédex Entry #85 – Dodrio, the Triple Bird Pokémon. It uses three brains to execute complex plans. It has three hearts, three sets of lungs but only one stomach. The three heads are no longer identical, representing joy, sorrow and anger each, occasionally squabbling with different opinions. They’re largely aggressive and should be approached with caution for pecks.

The most famous inhabitants of the are the violent bulls running across the plains, attacking each other and charging aimlessly across the fields. All the other inhabitants have to be suitable for avoiding these, or they will be bashed up beyond recognition.

Pokédex Entry #128 – Tauros, the Wild Bull Pokémon. Famous for their violent nature, Tauros are known to rampage endlessly. When charging, it whips itself with its three tails to fuel its anger. They fight among one another constantly by locking horns. The leader of the herd will have battle-scarred horns, that it’s very proud of.

The exception perhaps being the large kangaroo-like Pokémon with powerful limbs capable of defending themselves, and even the Tauros knows better than to try to mess with their kids, or at least they very quickly learn the lesson.

Pokédex Entry #115 – Kangaskhan, the Parent Pokémon. The child lives in its mother’s pouch until three years old, when it rapidly grows and gains a child of its own. The young is allowed out to play and collect berries if the area is safe. Fiercely protective, the mother sleeps standing to protect its child and will fly into a violent rage if the child is endangered.

In the midst of it all, calm cows wander, eating of the grass. One can perhaps wonder how these friendly Pokémon survive on these wild plains, and one can perhaps stop wondering the first time one sees them rolling as a massive ball of destruction against an offender.

Pokédex Entry #241 – Miltank, the Milk Cow Pokémon. It produces five gallons of milk on a daily basis. Its milk is highly nutritious and seem to help combat sickness. While healthy, it is high in calories and should be accompanied by healthy exercise. It is naturally calm and prefer not to fight, but is known to violently roll at enemies if endangered.

Flocks of noisy birds fly across, avoiding the bigger Pokémon while preying on the bugs hiding in the grass that remains, flying back and forth and perhaps hiding in the trees of Endless Forest occasionally.

Pokédex Entry #396 – Starly, the Starling Pokémon. They flock in great numbers around mountains and fields as they’re weak on their own. Though this is the case, their wings hold a great amount of power. As their singing is famously noisy and annoying, they tend to be chased away from towns.

Larger birds also flock together, more prepared for aggressive actions as they fly looking for prey. Sometimes the flocks meet, and a massive battle of bird VS bird ensures, one of many kinds of battles happening on this plain.

Pokédex Entry #397 – Staravia, the Starling Pokémon. They live in huge flocks in forests and fields, flying to search for bugs. They have considerable attachment to their flocks, and upon meeting another flock of Staravia a huge scuffle between the flocks may occur. If alone, a Staravia cries noisily to be noticed and picked up by a nearby flock.

Occasionally, a lone bird can be seen taking on a massive opponent, a Bouffalant or Tauros or other. Often emerging victorious.

Pokédex Entry #398 – Staraptor, the Predator Pokémon. When it evolves it leaves the flock to live alone. It is savage in nature, constantly challenging foes way bigger than itself. It is known for its will, and will continue to attack even if injured. It constantly fusses about the appearance of its comb.

Larger, lonelier and tougher than the Tauros, occasionally there is a Bouffalant glaring angrily at all nearby Pokémon, more than ready to start headbutting anything that comes too close.

Pokédex Entry #626 – Bouffalant, the Bash Buffalo Pokémon. They’re fiercely territorial and are known to headbutt anything that comes close to it. Their fluffy fur on their head absorbs damage for them when headbutting, while appearing like a wall to enemies. It’s said to be strong enough to derail a train.

The one exception to the vast field of green is the occasional burrows. While the bunnies that inhabit them are primarily nocturnal, one or two can still occasionally be seen dashing across the field, usually from burrow to burrow.

Pokédex Entry #659 – Bunnelby, the Digging Pokémon. Its ears are solid and serve as shovels which it uses to dig large burrows in which it lives. It is mainly nocturnal, and will dig throughout the night. Over the years the ears become stronger, and it becomes able to sever thick roots easily.

Here and there are smaller, red birds. They chirp beautifully, yet fiercely attacks those who wander too closely.
And in the midst of it, there’s one of them with a gold-colored belly that sticks out, but only to the perceptive or lucky._{This is the only hidden message yet, I promise.}

Pokédex Entry #661 – Fletchling, the Tiny Robin Pokémon. Its widely praised for having a beautiful chirp which it uses to communicate, it’s a merciless creature that claws and pecks at those who enter its territory. When captured, though, it becomes friendly and easy to train. When excited or agitated it doubles in temperature, so surprise-poking it is a good way to get your fingers burned.

Occasionally, there’s a larger one, flying across an area before shooting flames down into the grass below it, before swooping in to pick at the prey it had startled with its fire.

Pokédex Entry #662 – Fletchinder, the Ember Pokémon. A territorial Pokémon that will hunt other Fletchinders off if too close. It’s very fast, its acceleration from takeoff is famously high, though can only reach max speed when its flame sack’s gotten warm enough. When feeding it sets grass on fire from its beak, and then feeds on the bugs jumping out in fright.

Far, far above circles the rare large red bird, and with that the smaller birds need to beware. For when it comes, they don’t see it coming until it is far too late and FAR too hot.

Pokédex Entry #663 – Talonflame, the Scorching Pokémon. Its diet is mostly built of smaller birds. It flies high, then swoops down at speeds of over 300 mph to catch its prey. Flames fill the gap between its feathers as it flies. If excited in battle, it fans its own flames to scatter fire in splendor. Its sturdy feathers have been used to make fireproof clothes.

Of course, with so many herbivore pieces of meat around, there are some predators. The Pyroar prides roam around, with cubs playing all around. Here and there are Litleo out on their own, or female Pyroars hunting for food, but trainers should be relatively safe from them.

Pokédex Entry #667 – Litleo, the Lion Cub Pokémon. When young they live in a pride, but eventually leave to become stronger or are thrown out when old enough. They’re curious and hot-blooded, quick to investigate and quick to challenge enemies way out of their league. The stronger the enemy, the hotter the fire in its mane grows.



Pokédex Entry #668 – Pyroar, the Royal Pokémon. The male with the largest mane leads the pride. They breathe powerful fiery blasts to threaten any challenger. While the females protect the cubs and hunt the males are usually lazy, but when they’re threatened they will protect its pride with no regard to its own safety.

Quite a few of these Pokémon could potentially be dangerous. A trainer should mention what steps they take to be safe as they’re crossing Route 6. To their right, they might notice a building standing in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by a fence with Rapidashes around. The Rapidashes have saddles. A large sign says “Rapidash Rapid Delivery”.

So, what here?

Suggestions to actions

1. Find Pokémon. Can be specified what kind of Pokémon is being searched for, and how you search.
2. Train Pokémon. With this command, we can jump ahead in time and skip posting about grinding.
3. Seek trainers. There aren’t a lot around here. Those there may be are likely strong or reckless.
4. Talk. … And if you find any of them, suppose you can talk. Or just talk to those at the Rapid Delivery service.
5. Move along. Move along normally, letting any events that may come happen naturally.
6. Hurry along. Intentionally avoid confrontations and try to get safely to the next destination.
7. Specify. If you specify what you want to do, the GM will take it into account and tell the result.
8. Trigger random event. Force the GM to use his imagination to make a scenario for you.
9. Area Specific; Rapidash Rapid Delivery. You can loan a Rapidash to ride safely through Route 6 for 2000P!
10. ???. … There is a fierce-looking trainer out there, with a humanoid Pokémon of blazing white and red, fighting a whole horde of Tauros by itself AND WINNING, with powerful punches and kicks, one after another. Pyroars look on with great interest.
11. Familiar Faces: Oaken. Oaken went to Route 6 to catch a fire bird, he’s stalking a Fletchinder over there with a Wingull of his own. Would perhaps Skylar want to do something similar?

Connected areas:
Route 5. In the north-west, connecting Lakewatch and Stillwood.
Endless Forest. To the west, a dark forest looms. It’s still there.
More Route 6. Yeah, you’re not getting to the other side in one post.

Route 6, known Pokémon

Common:
#77 Ponyta
#84 Doduo
#128 Tauros
#396 Starly
#659 Bunnelby (primarily at night)
#661 Fletchling
#667 Litleo

Uncommon:
#78 Rapidash
#85 Dodrio
#241 Miltank
#397 Staravia
#662 Fletchinder
#668 Pyroar

Rare:
#115 Kangaskhan
#398 Staraptor
#626 Bouffalant
#663 Talonflame

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@Savo

Cyril looked around the forest for things as he headed on the way. He didn’t find a lot, but he found some things.

Cyril obtained Balm Mushroom!
Cyril obtained Net Ball!
Cyril obtained Super Potion!
Cyril obtained Luminous Moss!

Then, he found Chloe. She was squatting in front of two Pokémon, which she’d just caught by the looks of it. There was a little green dude (girl) and a little pink ball staring back at Chloe curiously.

‘I’m… out of Pokéballs,’ Chloe said, sighing happily at her cute little new companions, saying this as a result of Cyril coming close. ‘Guess I should head to the Poké Mart before going to the clothing-stores in Highhill Town, huh?’ she said, with a little giggle. ‘Alright! I’m gonna go to Highhill Town, then! How about you?’ Chloe asked, straightening her legs and stretching a little, before very much intending to continue walking, two new cute critters on her side.

What would Cyril do?

Southern Silent Forest

Southern Silent Forest

The awaiting forest that greeted those who entered it was one of utter calm. The Silent Forest is a peaceful place where little in the way of violence or turmoil, giving credence to the name which it is now known by. Pokémon and people at peace with nature often walk among these trees, little noise other than the occasional sound of a Pokémon making their way or playing in the grass. In comparison to the other kinds of forests that one might find in Isson, this is without a doubt the least dangerous and absolutely least exciting one. Still, it is a boon to those of the calm Pureplain City who simply wants somewhere with fresh air to wander every once in a while.

Suggestions to actions

1. Find Pokémon. Specify if you’re looking for a specific kind of Pokémon in the forest.
2. Train Pokémon. With this command, we can jump ahead in time and skip posting about grinding.
3. Move along. Move along normally, letting any events that may come happen naturally.
4. Hurry along. Intentionally avoid confrontations and try to get safely to the next destination.
5. Specify. If you specify what you want to do, the GM will take it into account and tell the result.
6. Trigger random event. Force the GM to use his imagination to make a scenario for you.
7. Area Specific: Wander. This place… it’s so relaxing. Wouldn’t it be so nice to just… wander away… without thinking about it?

Connected areas:
Route 1. To the south.
Route 3. If you head north-east for a while.
Silent Shrine. Go north, you should be able to find the road there.

Southern Silent Forest, known Pokémon

Common:
#546 Cottonee
#548 Petilil

Uncommon:
#39 Jigglypuff
#300 Skitty
#431 Glameow

Rare:
#357 Tropius

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@Rune_Alchemist

‘… Kh,’ Cathia made a light sound of annoyance as Claire released even more Pokémon into the mix. As a direct response, she took out her remaining two Pokéballs and released their contents, too. They took the shape of a small dinosaur with a hard head and a sleek, leafy snake-thing on legs.

Pokédex Entry #371 – Bagon, the Rock Head Pokémon. It constantly dreams of being able to fly and hurls itself off cliffs to practice. It’s head and body is extremely tough, allowing it to survive this. It’s a big bundle of muscles, and its headbutts can shatter rocks. It’s known to headbutt mercilessly to relieve stress.

Pokédex Entry #496 – Servine, the Grass Snake Pokémon. It moves along the ground as if sliding. Its swift movements befuddle its foes, and avoids attacks by sinking into the shadows of thick foliage, from where it retaliates with masterful whipping techniques. It has a reputation of being posh, as it spends much of its time cleaning itself, for any dirt on it prevents its photosynthesis.

… And since Claire’s acting with hers immediately guess Cathia can, too.

She starts her round with an immediate spree of one-hit-knockout moves. Azumarill blasts off another Bubblebeam at Dwebble, who immediately takes the Super Effective bubbles and faints. Servine manifests a Leaf Tornado around the Slowpoke, which cuts deep into it and faints the water-psychic type with a super-effective whirlwind of leaves. Steelix slides over and drops a Rock Tomb on the Snorunt, fainting the poor little ice-thing as the giant steel-snake towered over it. Bagon meanwhile dashed over and bit hard into the floating Honedge, doing super-effective damage but not enough to faint it.

Gyarados, meanwhile, tried to strike the Tauros next to it… but instead managed to slam its own head into the ceiling, somehow! Gyarados hurt itself in confusion! Honedge, meanwhile, faced the unfortunate reality that while it was pumped up with Sword Dance, it only knew Tackle, Fury Cutter and Pursuit as offensive moves. None of which were very powerful alternatives and none gave STAB-power. It settled for Pursuiting the Gyarados, despite having a Bagon biting into the side of the blade. Even with Sword Dance, that didn’t do a lot. Tauros Horn Attacked Gyarados as well, doing a modest amount of damage. But, Gyarados had still not fainted, but it was definitely on its last legs…

Then came Claire’s counter-attack! Or, part of it, anyway!

Ralia continued filling her portion of the lab up with clones, something that Cathia was DEFINITELY aware of peering in that direction. Laurel Screeched at Steelix in preparation for Zeal flying forth and Power-Up Punching it! … Which still didn’t do all THAT much damage, because it’s a Steelix, but definitely more than Steelix was comfortable with. Pip threw a Razor Leaf at Azumarill, which hit and did a modest sum of Super Effective damage, Azumarill making annoyed noises from over there. Tez tried to hypnotise the Steelix, but had a bad luck roll so guess Steelix wasn’t looking at him right that moment. Floette flew over to Steelix, who’d been badly hurt, and there was a bit too far to interfere with Floette throwing out another Wish over the steel snake…

But that’s when Lure flew in and bit at Floette anyway.

Now, But Bite is not very effective, but since Floette’s a Special Defence tank, may as well Bug Bite over neutral damage Gust anyway, and Floette looked shocked and hurt over suddenly being bitten and preoccupied with being bitten.

On the battlefield right now, Claire’s only remaining allies were Tauros and Honedge, the rest lay fainted here and there. Now Cathia definitely turned to look over at Claire’s Pokémon, a sharp glare in her eyes as she prepared the next move. Last turn’s Wish came down and healed Gyarados a substantial amount, but Steelix honestly looked more like it was in danger now. The Lass was currently panicking, and the other out-of-Pokémon trainer fled.

Claire’s next move?

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@Eklispe

‘D-don’t let him get to the police station! He’ll have his partner bust him out again…!’ Mia cried out, obviously making stuff up as she ran, from Dawkin’s perspective.

Still… both of them suddenly found that they could run no more, because they were suddenly surrounded by the large bodies of a crowd of very curious miners, who stood with crossed arms and no shortage of Drilburs around to also stare at them. If Pichu tried to Thunder Wave all of these, he’d find himself suddenly repeatedly Mud Slapped by the Drilburs. Mia didn’t look very happy with this, either.

The miners started speaking among themselves.

‘What’s up?’
‘Shrimp says he stole from her.’
‘Punk says she’s a fraud.’
‘Who’s right?’
‘Who knows?’
‘So they’re at odds about it?’
‘Looks that way.’
‘Then there’s only one way to determine the truth, ain’t it?’
‘Yupp.’
‘Absolutely.’
‘Correct.’

With sagely nods and unanimous agreement, the miners suddenly spread out, creating a circle around the two trainers. Their eager expressions and the circle they were making for it could only mean one thing.

‘Let’s see a fair Pokémon Battle! Three on three! GO!’

This apparently passed as fair justice here.

‘This is ridiculous…’ Mia grumbled over there, but regardless glared at Dawkin. ‘Fine, then… I’ll just have to grind you down to dust, then!’

‘Growlithe!’ Allan’s Growlithe called, apparently intent to help her.

here we go

Team Amethyst Grunt Mia would like to battle!

Pokédex Entry #58 – Growlithe, the Puppy Pokémon. Known to be brave and loyal to it’s trainer, but will bark threateningly at anyone entering its territory. It has superb sense of smell and will never forget a smell once it has picked up on it. Through smell, it can sense the emotions of others.

Knows Bite, Roar, Ember, Leer, Odor Sleuth, Helping Hand and Flame Wheel. It’s going to go for Flame Wheel, mostly, intent on taking out the opponent quickly. If faced with a rock/dragon ancient Pokémon, will Leer and then Bite. If faced with a Water Pokémon, may switch to Ducklett.
Justified will raise Attack if hit by a Dark-type move!

Pokédex Entry #572 – Minccino, the Chinchilla Pokémon. It likes to keep wherever it lives clean and tidy, using its tail as a broom for sweeping and dusting. If it finds shiny but dirty items, it usually cleans them. When Minccino’s greet one another they do so through thorough grooming of the other using their tails.

Knows Pound, Baby-Doll Eyes, Helping Hand, Tickle, Double Slap and Encore. Will try to Encore a stat-move, if possible. Otherwise, Tickle to reduce stats, then either Pound or switch to Ducklett.
Cute Charm might infatuate on contact!

Pokédex Entry #580 – Ducklett, the Water Bird Pokémon. These birds are far better swimmers than they are flyers, and make excellent divers. When attacked, it defends itself by splashing water at the offender. Their favorite food is peat moss, and they’ll be found chewing on it constantly.

Knows Water Gun, Water Sport, Defog, Wing Attack, Water Pulse and Aerial Ace. Will Water Pulse or Aerial Ace depending on the foe. If faced with Pichu, will switch to Growlithe or Minccino, in that order, if they’re not fainted already. otherwise Water Pulse.
Hydration would heal status problem in rain. It hasn’t rained here in a while…

Dawkin’s actions? Perhaps he thinks differently from everyone else?

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@hatakekuro

With higher Attack and higher Health, as well as a steadily increasing Attack-stat due to Rage, Cecil had the clear advantage as the two Pokémon started fiercely butting heads. Still, there was something of elation in the relatively simple battle, just two Pokémon continuously butting heads glaring at one another between each slam, and then just at it again! Bulbasaur was definitely not showing any intention of giving up, intent on tackling down this red thing however he could!

Still, eventually Bulbasaur staggered from taking a bit too much Rage to the head, and Basil opted to throw a Pokéball. It hit the Bulbasaur, and the green saur with a bulb on it was transformed into light and absorbed into the Pokéball, which fell onto the ground, momentarily motionless.

It rolled once.

It rolled twice.

It ro-

result

-lled thrice.

CLICK

Basil caught Bulbasaur!

Gender: ♂
Type: Grass/Poison
Personality: (Up to player.)
Quirks/Talents/Aspirations/Other: (Up to player.)
Level: 10
Moves: Tackle, Growl, Leech Seed, Vine Whip
Ability: Overgrow. Boosts power of Grass-type moves when heavily damaged.
Held Item: None.

Currently at about 11% health.

New Pokémon caught! Basil earned 3000 P!

Would you like to give a nickname to Bulbasaur?

Yupp, that went well.

What would Basil do now? He’s still on Route 1.

Route 1

Route 1

Route 1 is a long, flat and grassy route where most trainers get their first taste of the world. From Pureplain you can see the hills of Highhill in the distance, from Highhill the scrapers of Pureplain looms in the distance, the start of the Silent Forest surrounding the Silent Shrine on the side. There is a larger road, a main road used for travelling in and out of Pureplain City, there are plenty of more mature travellers taking that road to get from point A to point B. But, young Pokémon Trainers usually much rather use the smaller path going out into the grassland. This is some remnants of the plain which Pureplain City was named after, although most of that plain is now swallowed up by buildings of people living around here. Small roads branch out, leading to different places where some individuals have made their houses.

There are many safe roads, yet take one step out of it and you’re immediately in tall grass, where you can already see many first-time Pokémon Trainers are challenging their first Pokémon. One could expect Pokémon Trainers to be searching for Pokémon either in the tall grass or the forest on the side, and also battling one another as they can. From the looks of it, there are plenty of young trainers sporting freshly caught Pidgeys and Rattatas. As one approaches Highhill Town, the forest becomes more plentiful, as beyond the town lies a forest.

Through the route also runs an indent, a drain surrounded by walls, seemingly made for the water to gather up inside it. It’s currently dry, whatever cause of that might be. Some trainers appear to be having fun battling inside it, and they’re running around challenging one another inside it. But, the drain also raised interesting questions about what kind of Pokémon or things one might find should one explore it further.

Suggestions to actions

1. Find Pokémon. There’s searching in the tall grass, and there’s the forest in the left, then there’s the drain…
2. Train Pokémon. With this command, we can jump ahead in time and skip posting about grinding.
3. Seek trainers. There should be some here and there. Note, some may challenge you, regardless.
4. Talk. There’s plenty of young trainers around. There are also houses and travellers. Maybe seek answers to any burning questions you have.
5. Move along. Move along normally, letting any events that may come happen naturally.
6. Hurry along. Intentionally avoid confrontations and try to get safely to the next destination.
7. Specify. If you specify what you want to do, the GM will take it into account and tell the result.
8. Trigger random event. Force the GM to use his imagination to make a scenario for you.
9. Area Specific: Descend. There’s a drain. The kids are having a little tournament in it, challenging themselves to fight in a tight area. Perhaps you’d like to try becoming king of the drain? Or maybe you’d just like to explore it.

Connected areas:
Pureplain City. A bit south.
Highhill Town. A bit north-north-east.

Route 1, known Pokémon

Common:
#16 Pidgey
#19 Rattata

Uncommon:
#23 Ekans
#58 Growlithe

Rare:
#1 Bulbasaur

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@Typical

‘Diglett!’ Diglett answered enthusiastically. She didn’t do much more. She just looked super happy and was completely useless.

Then Peri roared through the caverns, the echo of the cry of an Onix bouncing between the walls and causing no shortage of somewhat hurt ears. It was moments after that, however, that the cave started sounding in earnest, as there was sudden shaking and cracking and nothing in the cavern staying still as big and powerful things approached.

Crashing through the wall was a snake built out of boulders, much like Peri. Then another through the wall. One dropped from the ceiling with echoing impact as it hit the cavern floor. Regardless, they inspected Peri intently and curiously before two more Onixes appeared. One larger than the others, and one that was right behind him. Peri’s parents watched her over closely…

And then there were some roars. Then some more Onixes roaring at one another. Peri probably felt inclined to join them, because the roaring was in celebration. And then, the Onixes suddenly leaps to carve a new tunnel, and Peri found herself invited to join. Under the assumption she wasn’t about to break tradition, she probably headed with them for a time and momentarily left Eryn and co on their own as the conglomeration of giant rock snakes carried themselves through the tunnels and down to make an entirely new tunnel, digging through and letting Peri down first in order to let her go first and prove what she’s capable of.

They were gone for a while, during which Peri was shown the ropes for how to Onix. While a normal Onix would only have learned this as a move far, far later… mom and dad and the whole pack acted as tutors, giving Peri early access to a powerful Ground-type move, essential to any Onix.

Peri learned Dig!

Eventually, the group of Onixes cracked back through the ground before Eryn, allowing Peri to return to her, Peri’s dad looking proud enough of her as he looked to Eryn, giving a satisfied nod. Peri’s mom, meanwhile, still wasn’t entirely sure about her daughter’s trainer, and took the moment while giving Peri a bit of a hug (basically a nicer Constrict) to whisper some “Onix” into her ear… basically saying that “if the girl proves insufficient, you’re always welcome to ditch her and come back to us,” basically. And with that, that should do for a Onix family reunion, and Peri was let go to return to Eryn.

‘Diglett!’ Diglett happily calls again.

So, what now?

Still in Wet Caverns.

Wet Caverns

Wet Caverns

The Wet Caverns, known so for the sheer amount of water drenching the contents. It’s a large series of tunnels with no real large open rooms, dividing itself up into a fairly simple maze going from one side to the other. The water inside the tunnels thankfully lit up the contents due to some shining mineral in the liquid, giving rise to a mildly lit set of tunnels. Many people prefer not to travel through the Wet Caverns due to them being long and easy to get lost in, in addition to the large amounts of hostile Pokémon which might attack at any time. Yet, here you are…

Still. There are those who travel through it on a regular basis. Those who have learned the trick finds it a fairly easy shortcut between Lakewatch Town and Pureplain City. For enthusiasts there are always the options of delving deeper into the caverns, fishing or surfing to find out what kind of Pokémon might inhabit the depths and the shallow rivers that flow along the underground corridors. It is known to be fairly diverse when it comes to the Pokémon inhabiting it, giving trainers both water- and cave Pokémon to pick from when they want to catch something.

Suggestions to actions

1. Find Pokémon. Can be specified what kind of Pokémon is being searched for, and how you search.
2. Train Pokémon. With this command, we can jump ahead in time and skip posting about grinding.
3. Move back Retreat back to the previous crossroad. Specify further if you know where you’re going.
4. Delve Deeper. Attempt getting deeper inside the caverns. Specify further if you know where you’re going.
5. Specify. If you specify what you want to do, the GM will take it into account and tell the result.
6. Trigger random event. Force the GM to use his imagination to make a scenario for you.
7. Fast-Travel. You know the way, you can get to the other side without issue if you like.

Connected areas:
Route 2. Feel free to fast-travel.
Lakewatch Town. Behind you.

Wet Caverns

Common:
#41 Zubat
#74 Geodude
#118 Goldeen
#283 Surskit

Uncommon:
#50 Diglett
#54 Psyduck
#75 Graveler
#78 Slowpoke
#170 Chinchou (deep well)
#194 Wooper

Rare:
#95 Onix
#302 Sableye

Pokémon: Start

@hatakekuro

A good thing to remember, that a lot of Pokémon love to battle.

At the suggestion, Bulbasaur's eyes widened and it lifted its lowered head of hiding to one of confrontation.

‘Bulba!’ he yelled out, springing forth from the tall grass, ready to do battle. A wild Bulbasaur appeared!

Bulbasaur is going to Tackle, despite what might be the optimum strategy. If met with equal Tackles, it will be a Tackle fight. If faced with dodgy Lupin, he will instead lash out with Vine Whips, which will be fast enough to hit the quick little ice gremlin. If faced with Incinerate from a distance, Bulbasaur will try to hit a Leech Seed from a distance and then focus on dodging Incinerates.

What will Basil do?

Pokémon: Start

@hatakekuro

Lewis and the other kids of the Drainage Kingdom waved Basil good-bye, and then he was off to see what this rare beast was.

Now, Bulbasaur wasn’t actually quite as helpless as Basil had interpreted him to be, he could easily have retracted his vines, dropped back to all-fours and been ready to battle. But Basil quickly assured the Pokémon that he had no such intention, and at the question if he wanted help, Bulbasaur took a moment before giving a small, embarrassed nod. A Bulbasaur weighs… 15 pounds or 7 kg, lifting him up was a piece of cake, despite him being two feet tall and just about even longer horizontally than that. Very light for his decently large size. A Darumaka is just about the same size, slightly smaller even, but weighs like five times that. Huh.

Still, Basil successfully lifted him up on the bridge, and the grass-type was quick to skip a couple of meters into the wild grass to the side. After Basil climbed up, though, he could see that the Bulbasaur was still there, peeking out of the grass at him, momentarily analyzing him. If Basil wants anything more to do with this Pokémon, here’s a chance to do that.

If not

‘Bulba!’ Bulbasaur called to him, translating basically to “thank you” to any Pokémon that heard it, before the Pokémon turned and dashed back into the tall grass, making him difficult to follow.

Basil is on Route 1.

Route 1

Route 1

Route 1 is a long, flat and grassy route where most trainers get their first taste of the world. From Pureplain you can see the hills of Highhill in the distance, from Highhill the scrapers of Pureplain looms in the distance, the start of the Silent Forest surrounding the Silent Shrine on the side. There is a larger road, a main road used for travelling in and out of Pureplain City, there are plenty of more mature travellers taking that road to get from point A to point B. But, young Pokémon Trainers usually much rather use the smaller path going out into the grassland. This is some remnants of the plain which Pureplain City was named after, although most of that plain is now swallowed up by buildings of people living around here. Small roads branch out, leading to different places where some individuals have made their houses.

There are many safe roads, yet take one step out of it and you’re immediately in tall grass, where you can already see many first-time Pokémon Trainers are challenging their first Pokémon. One could expect Pokémon Trainers to be searching for Pokémon either in the tall grass or the forest on the side, and also battling one another as they can. From the looks of it, there are plenty of young trainers sporting freshly caught Pidgeys and Rattatas. As one approaches Highhill Town, the forest becomes more plentiful, as beyond the town lies a forest.

Through the route also runs an indent, a drain surrounded by walls, seemingly made for the water to gather up inside it. It’s currently dry, whatever cause of that might be. Some trainers appear to be having fun battling inside it, and they’re running around challenging one another inside it. But, the drain also raised interesting questions about what kind of Pokémon or things one might find should one explore it further.

Suggestions to actions

1. Find Pokémon. There’s searching in the tall grass, and there’s the forest in the left, then there’s the drain…
2. Train Pokémon. With this command, we can jump ahead in time and skip posting about grinding.
3. Seek trainers. There should be some here and there. Note, some may challenge you, regardless.
4. Talk. There’s plenty of young trainers around. There are also houses and travellers. Maybe seek answers to any burning questions you have.
5. Move along. Move along normally, letting any events that may come happen naturally.
6. Hurry along. Intentionally avoid confrontations and try to get safely to the next destination.
7. Specify. If you specify what you want to do, the GM will take it into account and tell the result.
8. Trigger random event. Force the GM to use his imagination to make a scenario for you.
9. Area Specific: Descend. There’s a drain. The kids are having a little tournament in it, challenging themselves to fight in a tight area. Perhaps you’d like to try becoming king of the drain? Or maybe you’d just like to explore it.

Connected areas:
Pureplain City. A bit south.
Highhill Town. A bit north-north-east.

Route 1, known Pokémon

Common:
#16 Pidgey
#19 Rattata

Uncommon:
#23 Ekans
#58 Growlithe

Rare:
#1 Bulbasaur

Pokémon: Start

@Rune_Alchemist

‘Paaaaachiiiiiriiiiiii…!’ Pachirisu charged itself up for an electric Spark attack on the Gyarados…! … When a huge shadow suddenly overcame its whole being. ‘… su?’ it had time to ask before the entirety of Gyarados body-weight channelled into its tail slammed down into the tiny squirrel! Then again! Then it swung its giant face across the room, demolishing all that came in its way! Then the tail slammed down near Tauros, forcing the bull back! Pachirisu fainted! The “Lass” winced!

This was Thrash, an uncontrollable rampage by a giant Pokémon any close combat fighter would be hard-pressed to contend with…!

‘E-enough with the jokes! Take them out!’ the “Lass” demanded to Claire, pointing towards Gyarados.

Pip growled, reducing the Attack of both Steelix and Gyarados. Ralia was also allowed to Double Team without issue, as Cathia’s Pokémon were focused elsewhere. There’s now a bunch of Ralia clones about.

Ponyta and Slowpoke both started shooting fire and water at Steelix, doing a decent amount of damage both, but it was clear Steelix was way higher level. The giant metal snake responded by throwing a Rock Tomb over the fiery horse, Ponyta unable to dodge in time as the giant rocks came falling and buried it. Ponyta fainted!

And Azumarill just straight-up Bubble-Beamed Golett, causing the Ground-type ghost to fall back and faint at once. Snorunt decided it had picked the wrong opponent and scampered back…!

The “Lass” having pointed at Gyarados, the rest focused their firepower on the beast. Dwebble turned and fired Rock Blast at Gyarados, which did super effective damage but only hit twice. Tauros found an angle to Horn Attack Gyarados, doing some damage. Snorunt then shot Icy Shard at Gyarados, that also doing some damage, which would have been at the beginning of the turn because priority move but Snorunt had hesitated. Honedge took the time to Sword Dance, floating a bit back and preparing, swinging itself around. Altogether, the three attacking Pokémon did a not-insignificant amount of damage to the water serpent. In addition to this, Tez came with his own contribution of a Confuse Ray, hitting the Gyarados and causing it to be Confused ahead of time, much to Cathia’s irritation…

And this is when Floette so happily and unperturbed floated by with a huge smile, called out a happy ‘Floette!’ before a star of pure energy emerged from its flower, flying off into the air above Gyarados before Floette floated back into the backlines charging power to do that again.

‘Wish!? You’re kidding…!’ the “Lass” cried out looking up at the star that was soon going to descend down and heal the great sea serpent.

‘Hmpf. As I said, I will not be defeated,’ Cathia claimed confidently, eyeing Claire’s Pokémon a bit warily. She’d fainted three Pokémon already, but there were quite a few to go…

Claire and co’s new actions?

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@Gardevoiran@Typical

As they teleported away, the Mr. Mimes behind them gave them some happy grins and enthusiastic waves. Really, they’d just been part of the trial, to see how trainers would react to a neutral party / use their knowledge of their capabilities, they otherwise live here happily with the rest of the Pokémon in the Drain, just because.

So, later, they were taken along the ride homewards.

‘Um, every town and city in Isson has a gym, it’s just a matter if it’s Minor or Major, but yes, Raremine Town has a Minor Gym,’ Vivia commented to Skylar, looking like she was a little worried about being interpreted as a know-it-all. ‘Yeah, we could go there. Route 6 is a bit of an unbeaten path, though.’

They arrived back at the surface, and no sooner had they arrived, than…

‘Well, time for me to leave,’ Lin said, shrugging a bit. ‘Thanks for the adventure, you showed me something interesting,’ she told Skylar, and then looked to Eryn. ‘And don’t worry, I’m not about to go tell people you lost your twin somewhere along the way or something, heh. Have a happy adventure…’ Lin said, returning Cutiecruel to her Pokéball and then started walking idly away into Lakewatch town…

‘Quaaaaaaaaaaaaaaagsiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiire!’ Quagsire happily called to Eryn’s thanks, looking as happy and goofy as ever.

‘Oh, but thank you for finding Quagsire and spurring me onto actually going! Who knows how far I’d actually come, if I’d actually have found what I did without you! Thank you! I’ll certainly tell you if I find something!’ Wilhelm told, enthusiastic and happy about this particular visit. Now, then.

Oaken looked Eryn, inspecting her as she suggested the battle. It took a moment longer than one would be usually known to have someone stare at you.

‘Very well. I will use that opportunity to gauge how far you’ve come and what you need to work on, seeing that it’s now relevant to the success of our mission. I warn that I am likely way ahead of you in the growth of my Pokémon, but if you are fine with that, then I accept your challenge,’ Oaken said, adjusting his glasses. ‘The south plain of Route 5, 8 A.M., tomorrow. Don’t be late,’ he simply states before he turns and wanders out towards the route, because as he said, he has a Pokémon to catch on Route 6. He can do that before the end of the day, he figures.

So with that, we have Skylar in Lakewatch Town.

Lakewatch Town

Lakewatch Town

As one looks upon Lakewatch, it is clear it was once built by the side of the water. Yet, over time, Dragon Lake has actually increased in volume, the water-level rising and swallowing the town. Then the natural conclusion would be to move the town back, follow the water-level, and rebuild at the new shore, right? That, does not appear to have been the thought that went through the minds of the designers of this Town, which is essentially placed out in the water on top of older buildings, the streets of the town flooded in water and to get around one has to make use of their many canoes or get on the back of a Pokémon.

The town of Lakewatch rises fairly high for its size, and vegetation grows pretty freely around the buildings. Most buildings and streets have white floating cobblestone to walk on either side of the streets, with a river of water flowing in the middle. People here are highly accustomed to this, and the streets are constantly bustling with people heading back and forth, as well as people actually gliding down from the higher buildings from the roofs above using strange little paragliders. It appears people live in the higher floors, while business takes place on ground/water-level. There are canoes basically everywhere that anyone’s free to borrow, townspeople commonly jumping down on a canoe, using the force of the jump to drift it to the other side and then simply jump off.

Now, anyone could hear from the name that Lakewatch Town is the town that basically rules the Dragon Lake. The Lakewatchers are a group of people that regularly patrol the waters, and become friends with the dragons that live there. Tours by the Lakewatchers are the primary tourist attraction of the place, along with the fish that is procured from the same lake, and guides are trained to show the way in any surrounding areas. Their boats are also those who trade with the western side through Highhill, keeping the place alive and busy. Plus, there’s always the rumors of treasure or otherwise hiding deep in Flooded Lakewatch, and Descent Tower looms in the middle of town for those hoping to explore… but who really knows? It’s a nice and different place, definitely.

Suggestions to actions

1. Find Pokémon. There’s plenty of water here. Could be any number of Water Pokémon in the different rivers through town.
2. Talk. In cities, there are considerably more people one can talk to. Talking can give you info on local rumors and such.
3. Exit. Exit the town to any of the connected areas.
4. Specify. If you specify what you want to do, the GM will take it into account and tell the result.
5. Trigger random event. Force the GM to use his imagination to make a scenario for you.
6. Notable Buildings. Visit any of the facilities of the city!
6.1. Pokémon Center. Heal all your Pokémon.
6.2. PokéMart. Go to a store and buy things.
6.3. Pokémon Gym. ???
6.4. Lakewatcher Base. From where Lakewatchers embark to patrol Dragon Lake.
6.5. Lakewatch Docks. For getting tours of Dragon Lake, just taking a ferry or fishing!
6.6. Explorer’s Guide Service. With all these strange places around, Lakewatch offers guides to the surrounding areas!
6.7. Descent Tower. A tower in the middle of town, with stairs down to Flooded Lakewatch. Come prepared for the underwater.
6.8. Back Alleys. … What? Lakewatch has a darker section? What are you talking about?

Connected areas:
Wet Caverns. Water-filled caverns that are located to the east. There’s a small hill to climb to get to the entrance.
Route 5. The main exit of Lakewatch, leading to a grassy incline connecting mountains, forests and plains.
Route 14. The waters of Dragon Lake are also known as Route 14. It connects Lakewatch Town, Highhill Town and Stillwood Village.

Known Pokémon

In Town
Common:
#194 Wooper
#195 Quagsire

Waters outside
Common:
#60 Poliwag

Uncommon:
#318 Carvanha
#535 Tympole

Rare:

And Eryn heading to the back entrance of Wet Caverns.

Wet Caverns

Wet Caverns

The Wet Caverns, known so for the sheer amount of water drenching the contents. It’s a large series of tunnels with no real large open rooms, dividing itself up into a fairly simple maze going from one side to the other. The water inside the tunnels thankfully lit up the contents due to some shining mineral in the liquid, giving rise to a mildly lit set of tunnels. Many people prefer not to travel through the Wet Caverns due to them being long and easy to get lost in, in addition to the large amounts of hostile Pokémon which might attack at any time. Yet, here you are…

Still. There are those who travel through it on a regular basis. Those who have learned the trick finds it a fairly easy shortcut between Lakewatch Town and Pureplain City. For enthusiasts there are always the options of delving deeper into the caverns, fishing or surfing to find out what kind of Pokémon might inhabit the depths and the shallow rivers that flow along the underground corridors. It is known to be fairly diverse when it comes to the Pokémon inhabiting it, giving trainers both water- and cave Pokémon to pick from when they want to catch something.

She specifically wanted to go back to the Onix tunnels, so she ignored the main tunnel and went left to the specific wall where she once came out of. Peri, though, instinctively saw the place to dig through, and could drill through without effort. Not going to let her dig through more than that without Dig, however.

Past that, they were in the tunnels again. Long tunnels, not all of them horizontal but could be quite the drop, dug out by Pokémon in various directions, and with a tiny brown mole Pokémon staring at her curiously.

♀
Pokédex Entry #50 – Diglett, the Mole Pokémon. They live underground and spend most of their time submerged. It’s weak to light, and will only pop up where shielded or in caves. They often exist a mere yard underground eating roots. They’re often raised on farms, because soil dug through by Digletts is left perfectly tilled for growing healthy crops.

‘Diglett!’ it then called happily. It’s the same Diglett.

Sooooooo. Nothing’s going to happen just hanging around here. Remember what caused all the Onix to show up last time?

Suggestions to actions

1. Find Pokémon. Can be specified what kind of Pokémon is being searched for, and how you search.
2. Train Pokémon. With this command, we can jump ahead in time and skip posting about grinding.
3. Move back Retreat back to the previous crossroad. Specify further if you know where you’re going.
4. Delve Deeper. Attempt getting deeper inside the caverns. Specify further if you know where you’re going.
5. Specify. If you specify what you want to do, the GM will take it into account and tell the result.
6. Trigger random event. Force the GM to use his imagination to make a scenario for you.
7. Fast-Travel. You know the way, you can get to the other side without issue if you like.

Connected areas:
Route 2. Feel free to fast-travel.
Lakewatch Town. Behind you.

Wet Caverns

Common:
#41 Zubat
#74 Geodude
#118 Goldeen
#283 Surskit

Uncommon:
#50 Diglett
#54 Psyduck
#75 Graveler
#78 Slowpoke
#170 Chinchou (deep well)
#194 Wooper

Rare:
#95 Onix
#302 Sableye

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@hatakekuro

‘Whoa-’ Lewis made a noise of amazement as Cecil leapt along with the vine-pull, the red ball of energy letting herself be flung straight into Tangela. Now, a thing to consider is that while a Darumaka is 2 feet/0.6 meters, a Tangela is 3 feet/1 meter tall, and ingrained into the ground. Cecil slammed into the bundle of tentacles, but actually didn’t do that much damage, a Tangela’s physical defense superior. Tangela’s vines bound around her and held her in place as Sleep Powder started scattering, but having taken Tangela by surprise she got off an Incinerate first, blasting fire straight into the core of the vine-covered Pokémon… but despite all of that, Tangela refused to faint! Ingrain had healed it enough to make it not fall just yet! Then the Sleep Powder settled… and Cecil fell asleep!

‘Yeah, we got her!’ Lewis called out excitedly.

So, what’s Lewis and Tangela’s next action?

‘Huh?’

I asked, what’s Lewis and Tangela’s next action?

‘W-wait, didn’t I just-’

Cecil is going to wake up next turn and Tangela’s not going to survive one more Incinerate. What do you do?

‘V-vine Whip!’

Cecil is currently embedded inside Tangela’s vines. Tangela can’t Vine Whip her without whipping itself.

‘Then, uh, Constrict…?’

Tangela tightened its vines around Cecil, doing barely any damage! Cecil then readily woke up next turn, and blasted another Incinerate directly into Tangela! The vine-covered Pokémon growled from its burns, before all the vines loosened from Cecil, freeing her as Tangela toppled backwards, revealing that under the vines was… more vines. Tangela fainted!

Basil was victorious! Basil gained 263 P for winning!
Cecil grew to level 9! Cecil learned Rage!

‘… Nnghgnngh-GUH!’ Lewis first made an unhappy noise because he’d 100% thought hitting the Sleep Powder would have been the key to victory, then he recoiled as if taken a blow to his shoulder, and fell down onto one knee, as if actually struck.

‘Big bro- I mean, my king! Are you alright!?’ the little girl skipped over to the defeated youngster king. Donald also looked over with a worried look. Lewis held up a hand to say that it was alright, and then gave Basil and Cecil a smile.

‘Finally, another traveller has been able to defeat me!’ Lewis claimed, like it was a rare occasion. ‘We originally started this tournament because a rare beast was sighted in the far reaches of Drainage Kingdom, and we wanted to check who’d earn the right to confront it… but a Dark Knight went and defeated it, so there was no more reason to hold our tournament. But then, lo and behold, another just like it appeared, and we were overjoyed to once again have a reason to hold our tournaments! But, you have now earned the right! Should you choose to, please proceed in this direction, confront the beast, and then… do as you wish! You have earned the honours!’ Lewis said with a great smile.

The choice was now up to Basil what he wished to do.

If he goes

The drain was long. It was never so deep that he couldn’t climb out of it without some effort, yet still, this thing felt like it ran most of the way from Pureplain City to Highhill Town. It might have felt endless, but there’s surely some form of pleasure in walking along this eternal little valley of rock. At some points, there was still some water from the last time it rained. Still, he could continue for a long time, occasionally ducking under the occasional bridges that allowed passage over the drain for normal people…

And it was at just such a bridge he found the Pokémon. A moderately small, green Pokémon, with a bud on its back, and currently looking up at the bridge, trying to reach up with its vines from Vine Whip to bind around the bridge to try to lift itself up. It had gotten its front-feet lifted, but seemed it was a little difficult to lift its whole body-weight up. It had its front towards Basil as he arrived, so it could blink at him as he arrived, looking a bit vulnerable where it was half-hanging from its own vines.

Pokédex Entry #1 – Bulbasaur, the Seed Pokémon. It is born with a seed planted on its back. At first, it survives on the nutrients from the seed, but then the seed and Pokémon starts growing side-by-side, taking in food and sunlight. Typically likes napping in bright sunlight.

What would Basil do here?

Otherwise. He’s still on Route 1.

Route 1

Route 1

Route 1 is a long, flat and grassy route where most trainers get their first taste of the world. From Pureplain you can see the hills of Highhill in the distance, from Highhill the scrapers of Pureplain looms in the distance, the start of the Silent Forest surrounding the Silent Shrine on the side. There is a larger road, a main road used for travelling in and out of Pureplain City, there are plenty of more mature travellers taking that road to get from point A to point B. But, young Pokémon Trainers usually much rather use the smaller path going out into the grassland. This is some remnants of the plain which Pureplain City was named after, although most of that plain is now swallowed up by buildings of people living around here. Small roads branch out, leading to different places where some individuals have made their houses.

There are many safe roads, yet take one step out of it and you’re immediately in tall grass, where you can already see many first-time Pokémon Trainers are challenging their first Pokémon. One could expect Pokémon Trainers to be searching for Pokémon either in the tall grass or the forest on the side, and also battling one another as they can. From the looks of it, there are plenty of young trainers sporting freshly caught Pidgeys and Rattatas. As one approaches Highhill Town, the forest becomes more plentiful, as beyond the town lies a forest.

Through the route also runs an indent, a drain surrounded by walls, seemingly made for the water to gather up inside it. It’s currently dry, whatever cause of that might be. Some trainers appear to be having fun battling inside it, and they’re running around challenging one another inside it. But, the drain also raised interesting questions about what kind of Pokémon or things one might find should one explore it further.

Suggestions to actions

1. Find Pokémon. There’s searching in the tall grass, and there’s the forest in the left, then there’s the drain…
2. Train Pokémon. With this command, we can jump ahead in time and skip posting about grinding.
3. Seek trainers. There should be some here and there. Note, some may challenge you, regardless.
4. Talk. There’s plenty of young trainers around. There are also houses and travellers. Maybe seek answers to any burning questions you have.
5. Move along. Move along normally, letting any events that may come happen naturally.
6. Hurry along. Intentionally avoid confrontations and try to get safely to the next destination.
7. Specify. If you specify what you want to do, the GM will take it into account and tell the result.
8. Trigger random event. Force the GM to use his imagination to make a scenario for you.
9. Area Specific: Descend. There’s a drain. The kids are having a little tournament in it, challenging themselves to fight in a tight area. Perhaps you’d like to try becoming king of the drain? Or maybe you’d just like to explore it.

Connected areas:
Pureplain City. A bit south.
Highhill Town. A bit north-north-east.

Route 1, known Pokémon

Common:
#16 Pidgey
#19 Rattata

Uncommon:
#23 Ekans
#58 Growlithe

Rare:
#1 Bulbasaur

Pokémon: Start

@hatakekuro

Tangela started with Ingrain… and got an Incinerate blasted in his face! Now, maybe Cecil had poor Special Attack, but Tangela has poor Special Defense in addition to fire being super-effective, so it cancelled out! Tangela regained some health with Ingrain, but he’d taken more damage from Incinerate. Cecil was out of range of Sleep Powder…

‘Tsk… distance attacker…’ Lewis grunted, because clearly Tangela was only the king against enemies trying to counter him in close combat. ‘ … Only one thing to do, then! Vine Whip, and PULL IT IN CLOSE!’ Lewis commanded, and Tangela replied by snapping across the drain and, it being hard to dodge in here, it snapped around Cecil’s red body! It then started pulling the Darumaka closer…!

‘That’s right! Pull it in close, and then use Sleep Powder…!’ the king commanded, and it was possible Tangela wouldn’t go down before Cecil was within range like this!

What would be Basil and Cecil’s actions?

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@Eklispe

So, an important detail is that you can only effectively Thunder Wave or Sand Attack a single target at a time. Another important factor is that paralyzation is not total immobilization in the Pokémon World, you’re just immensely slowed down and sometimes unable to act. And so…

The door opened and the two grunts of Team Amethyst stepped through and-

Their eyes immediately went wide as they were greeted by Pichu’s Thunder Wave and Cacnea’s Sand Attack!

‘Khk-!’ Allan raised an arm but still got the shocks of Thunder Wave drilled into his body! Allan was paralyzed!

‘KHAH!’ Mia shouted out as she got a blast of sand into her eyes, staggering back and raising her hands to her face!

As said, Allan was currently disguised as a young Hiker, while Mia was disguised as a Backpacker. In addition to the large backpack, Mia was holding a brown decently large handbag, that was the best bet for being the item they were transporting, albeit Allan too had a bunch of stuff on his back. If Dawkin went for anything else than the handbag, do tell, but otherwise we’ll assume he took the handbag. Because these two could still move. It was pretty easy to snatch out of the distressed Mia’s hand.

‘YOU LITTLE-!’ Mia cried, throwing out a missed punch and glaring through reddened eyes after him. Under the assumption this prompted Dawkin to run…

‘A-AFTER HIM…!’ the slowed Allan called, the stutter an effect of the paralyzation, as he grabbed a Pokéball to throw out. Mia also took a Pokéball and threw into the floor. A predictable duo came out, a dog and a duck.

Pokédex Entry #58 – Growlithe, the Puppy Pokémon. Known to be brave and loyal to it’s trainer, but will bark threateningly at anyone entering its territory. It has superb sense of smell and will never forget a smell once it has picked up on it. Through smell, it can sense the emotions of others.

Pokédex Entry #580 – Ducklett, the Water Bird Pokémon. These birds are far better swimmers than they are flyers, and make excellent divers. When attacked, it defends itself by splashing water at the offender. Their favorite food is peat moss, and they’ll be found chewing on it constantly.

‘You won’t get away…!’ Mia dashed after him shortly after he started running (did he pick up his Pokémon? Pichu’s fine, but Cacnea wouldn’t be able to keep up with a running human), Growlithe running and Ducklett skipping while waving his wings. ‘Growlithe, Ember! Ducklett, Water Gun!’

And Dawkin and his Pokémon found themselves shot after by fireballs and waterballs as they came out again on the streets. Now, Mia had some problems seeing, but she could just follow her Pokémon that were fully capable of following. Then, of course, she could shout.

‘STOP THE THIEF!!’ Mia cried out loud when they got out on the streets again, making multiple passerbys turn to look curiously and in alarm at the situation. Some reaching for their Pokéballs.

Dawkin’s actions?

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@BlackMaiden _{@Joshua Tamashii}

The only attack-move that Milcery knew was Tackle! So the floating wad of cream came flying through the air towards Fennekin… who modestly easily just jumped out of the way and shot an Ember into the creature, as the fox-Pokémon was pretty much twice as fast and had access to a distance move. The fireball hit into Milcery, and…

‘Milcery…!’ the Pokémon cried out a bit as it was burned.

‘… Oh, no, cooked cream is the worst…’ Ellyn commented, looking down on her Pokédex for a bit. ‘… Sweet Kiss?’

Milcery continued to attempt tackling and occasionally kissing Fennekin with Sweet Kiss, but both moves required it to catch up to an inherently faster Pokémon. Fennekin could simply dance around Milcery's attempts to get into contact, while unloading the occasional fireballs into the slow wad of cream unable to dodge. It only took a couple laps during which Ellyn had no idea what she could possibly do before Milcery gave a weak cry and fainted.

Ryu was victorious! Ryu gained 500 P for winning!
Fennekin grew to Level 6!

‘Aaah, this sucks,’ Ellyn complained as she returned Milcery to the Pokéball. ‘I’m made to go back where I began just to lose to a kid that just got his first Pokémon, just because the Pokémon he was given happened to be inherently better,’ she continued, and then took out another Pokéball, and threw it forward to crack open before Fennekin. A yellow-bellied, significantly larger Pokémon with flames on the top of its head and read looked around curiously down at the fellow fire-type Pokémon.

Pokédex Entry #156 – Quilava, the Volcano Pokémon. It intimidates foes with intense gusts of flames and superheated air. Its quick nimbleness lets it dodge attacks even while scorching an enemy. It fires fire-type attacks from its back, meaning one should beware when it isn’t facing you, rather than when it faces you. The fur is practically immune to fire.

‘… Come back when you have as many badges as I have. Then we’ll see who wins,’ Ellyn stated, satisfied by having proven that she wouldn’t have lost a normal battle with Quilava here. She turned to talk with Jacques and Eugene, Jacques giving her a smile and some encouraging talk while Eugene stood ready to transport her back on the Skarmory. _{‘Gh, where’s that kid that promised me cake…?’ Ellyn complained over there.}

‘Well done!’ Kalmia said, stepping to Ryu’s side. ‘It seems you’ve got the basics down well enough. Then, it’s about time you depart on your own Pokémon Journey through Isson! I’ll be right here, do ask me questions either in person or through calling with the Pokédex and I’ll see how I can help you. From Pureplain City there’s both Route 1 and 2 to choose between, each giving a different experience. You have your Pokéballs, right? Then, you’re set to go! Good luck~!’

‘And if you meet our brother, make sure to challenge him to a battle!’ Tim(?) called from the door.
‘Make sure to win, too, so he’s driven to become stronger!’ Tom(?) called as well. Then the two chased one another into the lab with some chuckles.

So, he’s now free to do whatever. What would Ryu want to do?

And, yeah, then there’s Amelia here, too, sitting with all her ghosts. The battle just ended. Would she like to do something? Talk to the new guy? Anything else?

You are currently in Pureplain City.

Pureplain City

Pureplain City is placed on the south-west brink of Isson, with the town facing the water and spreading quite far. The further in-town you go, the higher the buildings become, but the suburbs spread quite far. In terms of sheer landmass, it might even compete with Worldedge City, although maybe not in height. Life passes normally within this city. Children grow up alongside their parents in houses in the long, friendly streets. Jobs come from the depths of the town in the taller buildings. Schools grow from the reasonably high amount of children in need of tuition. And of course, there are lots of Pokémon.

In Pureplain City, human and Pokémon work together. Be it for manual labour or just for company, Pureplain houses often contain at least one household Pokémon and there are many Trainer's Schools around the city have always been plentifully attended, not counting the recent drop of embarking trainers due to the Team Wars. In addition, Pureplain Harbor is known as the “Gateway of Isson”, as that’s where all the ferries from outside the region dock, giving life to quite the marketplace. A common attraction of the city is the Super Contest stage, but other than that, Pureplain remains what it has always been. Pure and plain.

Suggestions to actions

1. Find Pokémon. Can still search for Pokémon in towns~
2. Talk. In cities, there are considerably more people one can talk to. Specify what kind you’re looking for.
3. Exit. Exit the town to any of the connected areas.
4. Specify. If you specify what you want to do, the GM will take it into account and tell the result.
5. Trigger random event. Force the GM to use his imagination to make a scenario for you.
6. Notable Buildings. Visit any of the facilities of the city!
6.1. Pokémon Center. Heal all your Pokémon.
6.2. PokéMart. Go to a store and buy things.
6.3. Gym. ???
6.4. Super Contests. Rank 2 / 4. Where hopefuls become idols!
6.5. Trainer’s School. Where young trainers study to become better. Has a little park of wild Pokémon.
6.6. Kalmia’s Lab. You know you’re always welcome.
6.7. Pureplain Harbor. Known as the Gateway of Isson, it has a marketplace and ferries to places.
6.8. Pureplain Airport. The Gateway of Isson also has a way to dock your flying ships, apparently!
7. Familiar Faces. Kalmia, Cyril, Ryu/Amelia, Jacques, Chloe, Tim & Tom.

Connected areas:
Route 1. Easier path, just follow the bigger road.
Route 2. Walk through quite an amount of suburbs until you eventually reach the path.
Sea. There’s water, alright. Can take you anywhere you want to go, assuming you have means to traverse it.

Pureplain City, known Pokémon

Common:
#16 Pidgey
#52 Meowth
#506 Lillipup

Uncommon:

Rare:
#353 Shuppet (night)

Darkest Before the Dawn: A CYOA Magical Girl Roleplay [Completed]

Meh.

Darkest Before the Dawn: A CYOA Magical Girl Roleplay [Completed]

eeeeeeeeeeeeeeegh...

Asengav goals made up on the spot

1. Establish Presence. You can't achieve your goal without a base. Increase your staying power, be it by making allies, increasing public opinion, successfully keeping yourself entirely hidden or by making yourself stronger by any means.
2. Disrupt Enemies. There are far too many possible threats to the plan milling about. Keep them distracted, fighting one another, thinking you're not a threat, or otherwise simply utterly destroying them, leaving nothing behind.
3. Contribute to the Empire. Give what you do not need so girls in other worlds can do their job easier. This involves sacrificing captured monsters, magic items and magical girls to Asengav, opening a special portal and see Asengav's tentacles dragging it into the void...

Also extremely meh about Deni not getting anything when she felled a dragon... thought for sure she'd get a gold... meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeh...

Darkest Before the Dawn: A CYOA Magical Girl Roleplay [Completed]

Mariette | Lea | Esther | Taihei | Tullia | Suzette | Mayra
Eli | Freya | Jelena | Josefin | Victoria | Ronja | ???

… So, Mariette just shut Nuncio and Sammy inside one of the rooms of her mansion. She was currently having her arm be healed, Ronja keeping it webbed up by several spider-limbs while she was looking down at it in light interest. It was in the foyer of the gothic mansion that belonged to Mariette, with the portraits of the various champions spread across the walls. The same champions stood across the floor, while Mariette currently stood at the top of the stairs facing down at them. The only exceptions were Ronja, currently healing her arm, and Eli, who stood as always on her side. Behind her stood the Black Mirror, ominous in its appearance, echoing in its dark colours.

‘Today, Justine von Visceral was discovered once again to be in Penrose,’ Mariette told. ‘She, or more accurately, her companion, is the one person in the world we know of that can break through into our dimension at will. She’s also hostile, vengeful for the past incident and potentially planning an attack. We cannot sit idle. We have to assume that she will one day come with a full frontal assault. Hence, we must be prepared.’

‘Tullia. Victoria,’ Mariette told, looking towards the two ice-Magical Girls in the group. ‘The area outside our doors is looking a little bleak. Create a blizzard. Use your powers to freeze the dimension over, create a howling blizzard among the glaciers that will freeze anyone who’d arrive into our dimension unprepared. Create a field within which our traps can be plentiful and difficult to discover, a field within our monsters can destroy our foes with the advantage on their side. The Bifrost Staff should be powerful enough to achieve such.’

‘Heh. Alright, you handle to creation of all the ice, and I’ll decrease the temperature,’ Victoria said with a little grin to Tullia, frostbite growing along her arms.
‘Very well. It’s the first time I get to sculpt a whole world…’ Tullia mentioned, and breathed out somewhat in anticipation, grasping the Bifrost Staff with both hands. ‘Frostbite and the Cold Sculptor will not let you down!’ she then told, her gaze serious while Victoria smirked, thinking of those who’d run into their cold little world.

Mariette nodded. Then, she turned to… ‘Taihei. We are going to need a lot of traps and detection systems. I want to know the moment someone sets foot inside our dimension, and I want them to be greeted with firepower. We’ll assign specific areas where we’re allowed to walk, and others that will be trapped. And Josefin…’ Mariette sighed a bit. ‘Just stick close to Taihei. We’re hoping your luck will cancel out her lack of it.’

‘It may be that my bad luck is more powerful than her luck…’ Taihei muttered over there, but the aquatic monster girl quickly got hugged from behind by a cheerful and bubbly blonde. ‘Aw, don’t be like that! Come on, let’s tackle this problem, together!’ Josefin told, happily. ‘The Artificer and the Perky Pilferer is on the case!’

‘Good. And when the fighting starts, I want you close to me,’ Mariette said, looking to Josefin. Yeah, abusing that luck is for the best. ‘Ronja. I want your webs everywhere. Reinforce every surface of every wall, every mirror, strengthen everything. And above all, web up the Black Mirror. We will need it to stay safe for a minute should we come under an attack we cannot defend against. If that web is laced with psychic traps, that’s even better…’

‘Leave it to me. The Psychoarachnid has you covered,’ Ronja said, spinning some web in her spider-hands while her own hands were clasped together in a bit of delight. ‘Tihi, such teamwork…!’

‘Mayra,’ Mariette looked to the dragon-kin among them, who looked a bit surprised to be spoken to. ‘It’s time to use that Darkness specialization of yours. Curse everything.’

‘Oooooooooooooooooooooh now you’re talking…!’ Mayra said, grinning widely. ‘Don’t you worry! The Flame Demon’s on it…!’

‘Esther,’ Mariette said, looking towards the wood-girl standing perpetually silently to the side. ‘The inside of the mansion is yours. Overgrow it. Make it your garden. Spare the mirrors, of course, but otherwise make it a jungle for anyone who attempts getting in. Make it all a part of you.’

Esther made no reply, but the growths of wood on her started to breach into the floor beneath her, preparing to expand her wood-element and make herself a part of the mansion. The Wilted Wanderer spread her influence…

‘Suzette. The girls you’ve been training. We’re going to need them. Give them a final few training sessions in combat, soak yourself in all the emotions you need, then bring them here,’ Mariette told, looking to the blonde empath.

‘You’ll be proud of their development. They can actually fight worth a damn, now, haha,’ Suzette told, giving a giggle as she did. ‘You’ve got the guarantee of the Emptiness Empath.’

‘And send Annie Marchand to my room,’ Mariette added.

‘Oh, it’s that time? You got it~!’ Suzette replied cheerfully.

‘Lea…’ Mariette swallowed a bit as she looked up to the floating girl that was the only one here she did not outrank. ‘We’re going to need more monsters to throw at our enemies. Can I trust you to arrange them for me?’

‘For Asengav,’ Lea replied, raising her head a bit. ‘This mission is of great importance to our lord. Because of that, the Windfall Sprite will do what she can.’

‘Freya,’ Mariette then turned to her half-snake-monster girl ally, who was looking modestly discontent. ‘We can’t know what’s going on inside Beacon. We can, however, find out what’s going on inside the sanctuary. I’d like you to go there and see what you can find out. As a monster-girl, you should fit in well.’

‘Very well,’ Freya simply said, while she internally gave a thank you for that the mission she was given involved her being in Penrose. There was someone she wanted to talk to in Penrose.

‘Jelena,’ Mariette then said, turning to the girl with metal arms. ‘It’s time we employ that trick.’

‘THAT trick!?’ Jelena asked, grinning from ear to ear.

‘That trick,’ Mariette confirmed.

‘Ooooh, boy, I can’t wait~!’ Jelena called, looking super excited.

‘… You can also head with Freya, she might need your Third Eye,’ Mariette added as an afterthought.

‘Yes, ma’am~! Black Rabbit will support the Union Beast!’ the girl saluted with a giant metal hand and looked elated, Freya raising her eyebrow over there.

Mariette now looked towards the final girl. The one that was keeping them all updated. The one that spent the majority of her time inside a room with computers and that gathered information for them. It was… honestly hard to look at her. The moment one looked away from her one could forget how she looked like. She never looked the same when she stalked the streets. She’d been the one to tell Nuncio where to find Mariette when she was in trouble. She was the one who’d briefed Mariette on everything that had happened…

‘… With the recent riots, I believe we have an opportunity to increase the public opinion of us. While the rest of our forces work to make us as strong as possible, I will make alliances, break up fights, destroy monsters and save those in need. You will guide my hand, will you not?’

‘Not like I was about to stop, was I?’ the girl told. ‘The Trespasser will guide your hand.’

‘Excellent. … In addition, when you have the time, could you go back to your world and bring back some weapons and grenades? I predict they would be useful…’ Mariette asked, feeling a bit bad, because…

‘I already don’t get a lot of rest,’ the incognito girl said, sighing a bit. ‘But very well. I will see what I can do.’

‘Thank you,’ Mariette said. Then she realized a certain slime-girl next to her was looking at her expectantly, almost eagerly. The portal girl had initially not intended on addressing her, for her duties hadn’t changed, but… ‘Eli,’ Mariette said her name, and Eli tensed up at her side. ‘You will continue to support me by my side, will you not?’

‘Yes, mistress! The Darkness Harpy will support you, always!’ Eli said, smiling a sweet little smile.

‘… The Reflective Witch thanks you,’ Mariette responded, pulling title only because everyone else was. Eli looked happy enough with that response. The portal girl nodded, and then simply looked to everyone else.

‘Alright. To work.’

With that, everyone turned and departed in different directions, all with work to do.

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To Give Character To Those Who Lack It

The frost dragon roared, as ice and blizzard was blowing past the two Magical Girls and freezing everything around them. Neither of them were the slightest bothered as ice and snow built up around them, glaciers forming wherever the breath of the frozen dragon touched. The might all came from the shining staff in Tullia’s grasp, the girl frowning and keeping watchful eyes at everywhere her magical might blew her storm of ice and snow.

And beside her was Victoria, not even nearly as magically powerful, standing somewhat awkwardly just making sure everything was properly frozen, doing what she could but honestly looking more like she was giving herself frostbite. Now, in a physical battle, Victoria would positively smash Tullia’s bloody corpse into pulp so was their stat-difference, but that really didn’t mean much in a situation like this where it was an effort of sheer magic that was needed. Victoria gazed at her partner enviously.

‘Man, I wish I’d pleased a god, too,’ Victoria said with a chuckle.

‘I’m sure there are other means of getting significantly powerful magical weapons,’ Tullia said, breathing hard as she focused the depths of her Mana Font to sculpt out this world with the help of the frost dragon behind her. Then, with a whole blizzard formed, the dragon started to dissipate a bit, as Tullia stumbled back in spent magic. ‘Th-there. Now just… wait for my mana to recharge a bit… and then…’ Tullia said, breathing heavily, sitting down on an ice-chair that spontaneously formed behind her. Victoria kept looking at her, and Tullia slowly calmed down, then…

‘Besides, having all this power is not a good thing, always,’ Tullia said.

‘Any particular reason why?’ Victoria asked, raising her arms and placing her hands behind her head, elbows in the air.

‘Well, it attracts the attention of horrors, for one thing,’ Tullia shrugged. ‘I was a normal unremarkable Magical Girl, and then I was given the Bifrost Staff because I saved a bunch of frost giants, which made me really powerful… and then Asengav kidnapped me and I haven’t been able to go home since,’ she told, sighing out. ‘Just because of the staff. Since then, I’ve been more staff than myself. I’m the accessory that’s only relevant because I hold this staff. Because of this staff, I can never see my friends and family again…’

‘Iiiiiiiiiiiiiii see,’ Victoria sounded out. ‘Well, hand it over?’

‘I sincerely doubt I’d be let go even if I were able to hand it over. No, it’s tied to my soul,’ Tullia said with a bit of a smile. ‘Besides, it’s not like I mind my current existence.’

‘Huh, really? Because you just sounded a lot like you were blaming the staff and or Asengav for not being able to see your friends and family again, heh,’ Victoria said with a little grin.

‘No, that’s not it. I was just cautioning about that getting more power might change one’s life forever. Asengav just did what horrors do and secure the greatest power available to him, which was me. I can’t fault him for that,’ Tullia said, unknowing of the mind-bending’s influence on her words.

‘I… see,’ Victoria sounded out, unconvinced. ‘Eh, I’m already in Asengav’s employ and have already lost my original friends and family! More powerful weapons to me!’ she called, reaching out and made a sword out of ice in front of her, swinging it pretending it was a mighty artifact.

‘You… lost it all, huh,’ Tullia repeated.

‘Yepp!’ Victoria said with a grin. ‘I hadn’t even been a Magical Girl for long before I became employed by Asengav! I was just some noble brat in a state that suddenly decided to overthrow all nobles, so we fled, but we ended up dying in a blizzard. I would have died too, but a Lesser Force offered to save “me”. I thought he meant “us”, but that was a misunderstanding, he saved me and left my family to die, so I ditched him immediately, and then just… happened to run into Asengav. Huh, I wonder why?’ Victoria mused, but then shrugged. ‘Eh! Who cares! I’ve been at this for a hundred years or such, now, memories are getting foggy, hahaha!’

‘… So any friends you had would be a hundred years old, huh,’ Tullia said, sounding a bit sad.

‘Eh, don’t care about me! Everyone I knew is dead! Your friends and family! Don’t you miss them? There might be a shot at seeing them again! I know Suzette and Josefin still regularly visit their families, even under Asengav!’

‘… Uh, I’ve, sort of grown used to being apart from them…?’ Tullia asked, looking sort of confused.

‘Nonsense! Let’s go see them whenever we can! Alright, partner!?’ Victoria called, lightly punching Tullia’s arm.

‘Er, alright…!’ a confused Tullia winced as the punch was still hard enough to hurt, looking at her companion somewhat confused. Guess she just got plans for after all this…?

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There was a room within the mansion called the Void Room, where it was easier to enter and exit the mansion as long as you were a chosen of Asengav. Suzette smiled a bit as a bright shining portal opened before her, and-

‘That's not the way to our soldiers,’ Ronja commented, the arachnid girl standing by the door in the void behind her with crossed arms and some web hanging from her arms..

‘Did you come here specifically to make sure I didn't go anywhere I shouldn't?’ Suzette asked with a little giggle.

‘No,’ the spider girl said. ‘I just figured that if Justine's going to spontaneously appear, it would be in the Void Room, so I thought I should reinforce that, first.’

‘How sensible. Have a medal,’ Suzette smiled again.

‘So, where are you going?’ Ronja insisted. Suzette took a moment before replying, with a sad little smile..

‘My family still lives. To them, I just suddenly disappeared. Now, I could try to comfort them, but I now look younger than my daughter. I can't see them as I used to, but I'd like to take a look every once in a while.

And… we might die in the coming conflict. It doesn't matter much to older Magical Girls, but I'd suddenly miss decades of my husband and daughter's life. I wouldn't be able to bear it. I’ll avoid it at all costs. But just in case, I’m going to go have a look at them.’

‘You’re… sort of jinxing yourself, aren’t you?’ Ronja asked, tilting her head a bit.

‘I jinx myself if I don’t go, too,’ Suzette replied with a grin. ‘How about you? Don’t you have someone in your previous life you’re missing?’

‘No, not really. I was an orphan, not really close to anyone,’ Ronja said. ‘I had a talent for sorcery, though, so I used that to hypnotize people and become a psychiatrist, but then I accidentally made a mob boss kill himself, and… well, if it weren’t for Asengav, I wouldn’t be alive. I wonder why me? I was just a little kid with some psychic abilities…’

‘Heh, guess you had significant talent,’ Suzette smirked about. ‘Similarly to me. I became famous in my area for being an incredibly powerful empath… and guess Asengav wanted an empath.’

‘Heh, guess so,’ Ronja stated.

The two stared at one another for a bit, and then…

‘Hey, you know how I wanted to have little spider babies?’ Ronja said with a little giggle. ‘If you die, I’ll take your daughter and make her my daughter.’

‘Over my dead body,’ Suzette said, realized what she’d just said, and her face twisted into honest concern. ‘Damn, then I REALLY need to stay alive.’

‘That’s the idea~’ Ronja said with a giggle. It was infectious, and Suzette started giggling a bit, too. ‘Here, give her this, will you?’ the spider then said, handing over a woven yellow sweater…

‘Oh, you bastard, you knew exactly where I was going and caught up with me to hand me this, didn’t you? Is there spider-web in this?’ Suzette asked with a smile.

‘It’s practically body-armour, if she felt like getting into a fight in it,’ Ronja said. ‘A result of my weaving practice.’

‘Oh, you little-’

And then the two laughed together and Suzette hugged her spider friend, before Suzette finally departed and Ronja looked on until she was gone before she took to reinforcing the place as intended.

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‘… What am I doing?’ Taihei asked, looking up from the device she was making. It was within Taihei’s workshop, the shelves littered with materials and tools…

‘Hm? You’re making items?’ Josefin asked, holding her hands forward and focusing her power to help out with the development.

‘I’ve been doing that for the several hundred years. It’s never changed. It’s never going to change. Even when I die, I come back later, and keep making items. The whole time, I am plagued by constant horrific bad luck. I don’t even enjoy it. Why am I doing it?’ Taihei asked, as she kept striking her staff at the artifact she was creating, unable to really stop working.

‘Why, it’s because Asengav wants you to work, isn’t it?’ Josefin told, and as one of the girls actually aware they’re all mind-bent, she could imagine Asengav having made sure Taihei never stopped working.

‘That’s my sole purpose, is it?’ Taihei stated. ‘Once upon a time, I was a legendary craftsman, people showered me with gifts for my items, people loved me… and then they went to war for my things. They couldn’t agree who’d use them, so men started killing one another, whole armies mustered just to make use of my magical artifacts. My wife, my children, my friends and my country. They all perished because of my talents. My ability to make was my greatest curse. I was unlucky before I was ever a monster. I signed a deal with Asengav to get revenge on them… but after that, everything felt so hollow. Now I make items, to an eternal dark being that will never let me go, reminded day after day that I am using the very talents that all those I loved was killed for…’ Taihei sighed.

‘Sometimes I wish I could just end it all,’ she finished on.

Josefin winced. In comparison to Taihei, she was the most normal of all normal. She’d been a regular girl, a regular Magical Girl, that’d just been exceedingly lucky except for that one moment she decided to walk through a portal and ended up in the thrall of Asengav. More than that, her luck had given her A Way Out. She could bid her farewell to Asengav at any moment, mind-bending be damned. Could she somehow use that way out on Taihei? It was theoretically possible, since using her powers she could- ‘NO!’

Josefin made Taihei look at her with that shout, and Josefin shook her head and frowned. ‘That’s not the way, that’s not the way at all!’ she frowned more and glared at Taihei. ‘I’ll find a way! I’ll find a way to make you happy again! Anything that’s within my power! There’s got to be some way…!’ and in all of that, she couldn’t even imagine somehow turning her back on Asengav, because mind-bending.

‘… Ah, I see,’ Taihei said, looking with weary eyes at Josefin.

‘Huh? See what?’ Josefin asked, confused.

‘… You… were recruited specifically to be my companion, with your luck and your pep. Asengav recruited you specifically to try to make me happy. With other words, I ruined your life, too. Doomed you to eternal servitude, just by existing…’

Josefin recoiled, eyes wide.

‘… I must ask you to leave me be. I’ll get sad just looking at you, for a while,’ Taihei said, turning back to her devices.

You’re wrong! … Josefin thought. I wasn’t recruited to keep you happy, if he wanted you happy he could have mind-bent you to be happy! I was recruited because, at the final phase of the plan, I’m gonna-

But she couldn’t tell Taihei. Because her mind-bending specifically forbid her from talking about it.

‘Kh-!’ Tears in her eyes, Josefin turned around, and ran out of the workshop.

Taihei sighed at the act she’d just committed, to inflict a happy girl wishing her well with such despair. Just her luck, that something like that would slip out of her mouth. Taihei instead let her mind drift to traps she could device.

… So, they were going to remove the Black Mirror in case of an attack, right? That would mean that… oh. And then she could… Oho, what a cruel, cruel little idea that had just occurred to the Artificer.

‘… Heh,’ Taihei cracked her first little smile in a long time, out of sadistic pleasure, perhaps the only pleasure she still felt. And with that, she started to work again…

And then her bad luck made itself known due to Josefin’s departure as one of her Magma Bombs spontaneously exploded and flooded the room with magma, forcing someone to bring Victoria so she could freeze the magma and then Mayra had to come shovel it out.

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‘… It’s been so long,’ Lea sighed, standing in front of Esther still in the foyer, the wood-being silent as always as her roots spread through the walls of the mansion. The fae-looking monster girl felt just the tiniest nostalgic looking over Esther’s unmoving features. ‘The two of us are the oldest remaining champions of Asengav. How does it make you feel, seeing all these young things running operations now?’ Lea asked. Esther, predictably, did not respond.

‘You know, I still remember… I remember being a Lesser Force,’ Lea said, reaching forward to gently feel the wood of Esther’s body under her fingers. ‘I was tasked with looking after Asengav when he was small and impulsive. I cleaned up his messes and taught him about the world… he was my everything, and I followed him. Followed him until his reach crossed dimensions and he no longer had any use of me. And so… I was reduced to a Magical Girl so that I may still serve as his champion, where my status as Lesser Force would have prevented me from doing so,’ Lea said, mostly to herself, as Esther silently listened.

‘Do you think he appreciates what I’ve done for him? Or am I simply another, if the very first, pawn of his?’ the fey asked, staring at Esther’s unchanging expression.

‘… Did we break you too hard?’ Lea asked, leading her hand up to cup Esther’s wooden cheek. ‘Maybe my pain is pitiful compared to yours. You were the queen of a magical bee-hive, after all. In your world, all magic responded to a single queen. Then we took it, corrupted it, made a loyal monster out of it, and then the whole world was ours because we took the queen… How does that feel? Do you cry, thinking of all the subjects you lost? Are you even capable of thinking about it?’ Lea asked, knowing fully well that the mind-bent Esther could never think negative thoughts about Asengav’s actions against her people. Esther did not react at all.

‘… You don’t make for very good conversation, do you?’ Lea sighed, and backed off, floating a couple meters back. Looking at the utterly unchanging Esther was somewhat annoying her. Fortunately, she did know what the wooden girl liked. From herself, Lea spawned multiple colourful butterflies, and she sent them fluttering around her before sending them over towards Esther. Almost at once, Esther’s eyes opened a little wider, and her wooden hand reached up to make branches for the little butterflies to settle on, which they did. Esther immediately became a bit more colourful, with butterflies of varying colours brightening up the tree girl’s wilted persona.

‘… And that will do,’ Lea said, personally satisfied in having triggered some form of reaction from the wooden girl, before turning around herself and flying off, leaving Esther to infesting the mansion and integrating herself into the whole dimension. Suppose Lea had her own duties to attend to. She flew to see to them.

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‘Oh, come on! That’s totally unfair! If I can’t react to that with Magical Girl reflexes, nobody can…!’ Jelena complained loudly, gripping a controller and mashing buttons with her metal hands, glaring at the TV inside this particular room of Mariette’s gothic mansion. This particular room was loaded with games across all the walls, a TV for gaming, a computer in the corner, and definitely gave a completely different vibe compared to all other rooms in the mansion… and here came a dragon-monster girl through the door.

‘Hellooooo~! I’ve been told to curse everythiiiiiiiiiiiiing~!’ Mayra told happily as she spread her arms enthusiastically… then stopped short as she saw Jelena completely ignoring her and just cursing at the TV-screen.

‘Huh? You’re gaming now? Weren’t you supposed to help Freya?’

‘Freya’s off searching for some boy or other, wanted to be alone! So, I’m using this time, to finish this god-damn video game!’ Jelena said.

‘FREYA’s looking for a BOY!? Why aren’t we spy-’ Mayra started in an amused tone, when-

‘WHAT!? They seriously want me to collect-!? Oooh, but that’s gonna take so long and be so tedious…!’ Jelena lamented over the new quest she’d just been given, making Mayra look very confused.

‘Um, if you hate it so much, why do it? And why now?’

‘Oh, I love gaming! It’s just, I need to finish this game, I crave closure! With Mariette running us ragged and a great battle looming, I have precious little time to focus on gaming, and I just… I want to finish this game… before the next event…!’ Jelena said, mashing buttons again to fast-travel faster.

‘Huh,’ Mayra made a noise, not really getting it. ‘Why gaming?’

‘Huh?’

‘Of all the things you could spend your time with, why gaming?’

‘Ugh…’ Jelena looked a bit pained to recall. ‘Back when I was a regular girl, it was the only thing I enjoyed. I didn’t enjoy people. My family hated me. So I shut myself off. I think I hadn’t left the room for two years before that Magical Girl battle destroyed my wall, took my limbs, and forced me to swear a contract to save my life. It was just me and my video games. That’s how I preferred life.’

‘Huh,’ Mayra looked a bit astounded. She then grinned happily. ‘Can’t relate!’

‘Hahaha! I know you can’t!’ Jelena laughed. ‘Bet you were the social spirit reincarnated, going to all the parties, doing all the sports, whatever!’

‘Eh… Not really? We didn’t have a lot of those social activities in dragon-land,’ Mayra told.

‘What? Does humans in dragon-land have no such activities? I knew you didn’t know anything of civilized lands, came from somewhere with no technology, but some social structure you had to have, right!?’ Jelena chuckled a bit as she kept playing.

‘Um, I was never human,’ Mayra told.

‘Huh?’ Jelena looked at her with a frown. Mayra grinned, reached her arms out, and looked super-excited.

‘I was born dragon!’ Mayra explained happily. ‘My childhood was just spent chasing wildlife and headbutting my siblings! Then I got cornered by some magic mermaids but a black void saved me, and then I…’ she gestured at herself.

Jelena took a moment to pause the game and just stare at Mayra for a bit of time…

‘Ya know, that explains a lot.’

‘I thought it was obvious!’ Mayra declared, enthusiastic and amused.

‘Eh, alright. Do your curses, I’m going to keep on playing…’ Jelena said, turning back to her game…

Mayra looked on, curiously, and then got a nasty little idea. ‘Heeeeeeey, how about I curse your controller?’

‘Don’t you dare!’ Jelena replied, with honest fear in her voice.

That’s when Mayra dived forward, Jelena jumped to dash away, and then some laughs and giggles could be heard from the room as they dodged one another in the room while Jelena somehow still made progress in the game…

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In a room full of computers, a lone girl was eating a hamburger as she was looking across the many screens. … Then the door behind her opened, and a snake-like monster-girl slid inside.

‘You know I don’t like people coming here, right? Someone might have followed you,’ the girl in the computer chair said, as she inspected the city from her seated position chewing on a hamburger.

‘… I was worried that if we used phones, someone would eavesdrop. I don’t like the radio-waves,’ Freya said, imagining someone picking them up magically over a distance…

‘Yeah, I’d eavesdrop, but since you’d be talking to me it wouldn’t matter. I personally guarantee that none of the phones I’ve given you can be listened in on, unless it’s by someone better than me,’ the girl said, before stuffing the rest of the hamburger in her mouth.

‘That’s what I’m worried about,’ Freya said, not convinced that doesn’t exist. Still… ‘I heard about you,’ she said, and the girl in the seat took a moment to just sit still and listen. ‘You were a man who conquered his entire world. You used your connections and your skill as a hacker to overthrow the system, taking complete and utter control of the system. Everything looked perfect, except you had no idea the magical community existed. All it took was a single angry Magical Girl that decided to kill you for your crimes, and your whole mundane empire fell apart…’ Freya shook her head a bit, internally disliking this former tyrant, reduced to an incognito magical girl after she lost everything.

‘You no longer have that weakness. You’re a Magical Girl yourself. Why have you not used your skills to take over this world through your computers, like you once did?’ Freya asked.

‘… You need to understand,’ the girl said, putting her hands behind her head, leaning back and looking at the screens. ‘My world is far more advanced than yours. Technology is integrated into everyone, and there’s an enormous amount of automated robot military that I could control. This world doesn’t have that, so I can’t really take it over with hacking in the same way… But also, now some forces have their eyes on me. Patrons that remember how I conquered a world, wary of seeing the signs I’m trying the same again. Asengav knows this, and keeps me under a steady leash where I’m still useful, but entities don’t come to destroy me.’

‘So, I focus on doing what I can. That is to say, gathering information,’ she said, and clicked a button twice to display a picture of a young man sitting at a park-bench…

‘Oh, and I found your boy. He’s a bit tricky to actually catch, what with him teleporting everywhere, but I can tell you where to stand to have the greatest luck catching him.’

Freya had simply been standing there with arms crossed, frowning at the girl’s explanation and not being entirely convinced by it, but then it turned out she had the info Freya had asked for. ‘Alright. I will head out. Guide me as best you can,’ the lamia-girl told, as she spun around and headed out. The incognito girl in the seat gave a smile and then picked up the phone so she may guide her way…

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… Later, Annie Marchand walked into the office. She was a Light-specialized girl among those who had been kidnapped by Mariette and brainwashed by Justine, after which she’d once again been saved by Mariette only to be collected by Asengav. Mariette was seated in her own chair in front of her, and turned to analyze her.

‘Annie Marchand reporting for duty, mistress Mariette,’ the new arrival told, looking clearly nervous. Mariette nodded to her, and uncovered her reward for helping to save Sammy. The Red Coin she recently got from Nuncio..

‘You are prepared, then?’ Mariette asked, looking towards the girl.

Annie swallowed. She knew that she could never again show up in the real world looking as she did. Mariette had explained it. They were doing this to save the world. What they did may seem like evil, but in the end, it was the only way to save the world. It required Annie, and all the other girls, to abandon their identities with Red Coins so they could no longer be identified as the girls that Mariette had once upon a time kidnapped, it gave them free reign to act without being noticed.

Yet it meant leaving their whole identity behind. Annie Marchand had been lucky. She was more or less identical to how she looked before transforming, she still had friends, she still had a (fake) family… using this coin meant she could never again return to that life she once had. She’d been kidnapped and done odd-jobs for Asengav for quite a while, sure, but this was the final step that confirmed that she’d never be able to return. Annie couldn’t help it, her eyes moisturized. Yet, she already knew she had to.

‘I am prepared, ma’am!’ she called, even as tears were dripping down her cheeks.

‘You remember what to do?’ Mariette asked.

‘I am going to be SMUG!’ the girl called, taking a deep breath as she announced. ‘And then follow your specifications to the letter! I am going to be the magical girl that you specifically requested, mistress Mariette!’

‘Good! Then take it!’ Mariette joined the intensity of what the girl said, and then reached forth to offer the girl the Red Coin. All absorbed in the energy of her announcement, Annie snatched the Red Coin from Mariette’s hand. A few more tears dropped from her cheeks as she stared with a determined frown at the coin, but then she closed her eyes.

The time for regret had passed. It was now or never.

A red light shone through the room. Mariette lightly shielded her face as Annie’s magic shifted completely. She grew older. She grew wings. Her hair turned blonde. She gasped out loud as she landed on her feet again, breathing heavily as all of who she was had completely switched. Mariette stood up before her, and asked.

‘Who are you?’

‘I…’ the girl started, noting how her voice was different. She was… she wasn’t Annie no more. Annie Marchand had disappeared from this world. A new name was required, so that nobody would associate who she was now with who she once was. Besides that, she now had a title. She was...

‘I am Olivia Giles, the Coin Crafter.’

Coin Crafter, Olivia Giles

Name: Olivia Giles

Age (Magical Girl): 12

Age (Before Magical Girl): 14

Gender: Female

Gender (Before Magical Girl): Female

Appearance: A young 12 year old girl, with shoulder-length blonde hair, red eyes, white stockings. She wears a little blue/white dress that counts as elaborate, showing off her sides and shoulders a bit. On her body she wears small skull accessories, in her hair and a bigger one at her hip. A halo floats over her head, manifested along with her spirit powers, and behind her a couple wings have manifested. She’s an angel-monster girl, somehow, and her mind is suitably warped.

Specialization:
Oddball: Magical Coins - Olivia is an expert at researching, breaking down and developing magical coins. She can apply her magic to generate new effects, understand existing ones and reconstruct it according to her will. Her work takes time to do and won’t work as smoothly unless she has the inherent power of magical coins to work with, but nevertheless she’s able to create entirely new coins with new effects the more she works.
Out of costume, she’s never going to run out of spare change.
& Spirit - Specifically, the power over five specific really powerful spirits. Fighting Styles describe it in detail.

Weapon:
Mystic Menus - When Olivia works, menus manifest in front of her. Using them she can see what sort of effect anything she does has, it gives her status-updates and also allows her to select what to do next. Reading her Fighting Style should clarify a bit, but she also gets a crafting menu that remembers all she’s tried to do in the past when working on coins.

Power:
Third Eye - It helps Olivia identify the magic she’s working with, having the sight.

Perks:
Gifted - It wouldn’t make sense unless Olivia was good at what she does.
Enhanced Sustenance - So Olivia can work all night if so needed.
Training - Olivia knows everything about the development of magical coins.
Get Out Of Jail - If she’s ever kidnapped, Olivia will slip out of the kidnapper’s grasp.
Hammerspace Handbag - So she can store her things/coins somewhere.
Wings - Earned from Wings Monster Girl thing.

Monster Girl:
Devourer - Olivia will occasionally need to devour some flesh. Mariette provides it to her.
Weakness: - Light. To ensure that Mariette can always subdue her.
Second Specialization - Spirit. She can command souls to help her work.
Wings - Just a couple wings. For appearances sake.

Patron: Asengav, Interdimensional Horror

Patron Benefits:
Magical Overload - She became a monster girl.
Supplier - In order to facilitate her work, Asengav provides her with money.
Like all other Asengav girls, she has Creeping Doom, Reasonable, Retrieval and Mana Font.

Patron Drawbacks:
Monstrous Form - She became a Monster Girl.
Bane - Foreclosure notes. Notes of overdue bills. As a girl focused on wealth, her power doesn’t work well with proof of poverty.
Like all other Asengav Girls, she has Quick-Tempered, Mind-Bent and Insomnia.

Fighting Style:
A spectral unit of five characters appears before her. These are the archtypical five members of any team, the swords-wielding DPS, the magic-wielding DPS, the strong tank, the booster/healer and the quick thief/assassin-like character. Olivia controls them like she was playing an RPG, commanding the frontline fighters where to attack and the magic-wielders who to boost and heal, and all-in-all the five of them are much harder to destroy than regular spirits.

Olivia herself is exceedingly vulnerable, but count on these five protecting her at all costs, as far as Mag 20 will let them.

Stats (Untransformed):
STR: 3
AGI: 3
VIT: 4
MAG: 4
LCK: 3

Stats (Transformed):
STR: 4
AGI: 7
VIT: 7
MAG: 20
LCK: 5

Personality:
A girl made subservient, quiet and submissive, made to do nothing but focus on her work as a drone of Asengav’s production, not meant to rest or sleep for Enhanced Sustenance keeps her going. She’s a quiet girl that follows her orders, and that’s all Mariette needs her to be. She still has the material to become excited in there, it’s with honest curiosity that she continues her work on the coins, but otherwise she desires little else than to focus on her work. She’s an utter scaredy cat when it comes to actual danger.

History: Annie Marchand was a common Magical Girl, new and inexperienced, recruited by a distracted Puchuu in a small town. She’d grown up an orphan but gotten fake parents when she made her contract, and was defending her home with a Light-specialization. All-in-all, she was hopeful for her future as a Magical Girl. … Then Mariette kidnapped her out of nowhere, handed her over to Justine who brainwashed her, then Mariette took her back with some charismatic speech or something.

She was then embraced by Asengav, who properly mind-bent her. After that, Mariette required someone to make coins for her. As such, she ordered Annie to take a Red Coin, and to follow exceedingly strict orders for how to create herself afterwards. A new name was required in order to remove all attachment to her former identity as Annie Marchand… and as such, Olivia Giles was born.

Incantation: …
She’s never untransformed, why would she need an incantation?

Additional Info:
She is not ever meant to be in battle.
Annie was a bit of an RPG nerd. She took a few artistic liberties with how her powers manifested, hence the RPG-like setup.

Rolls and Decisions

Smug.
14 years old
Underdeveloped (+1 Mag)
Oddball - Magical Coins (+2 Mag, +1 Vit)
Mystic (+1 Mag)
Elaborate (+1 Mag)
Third Eye

Enhances Sustenance +1 Vit (so they can work all night)
Gifted +1 Mag (good at coin development)
Training +1 Vit (expert coin maker)
Get Out Of Jail +1 Agi (so she can’t be kidnapped)
Hammerspace Handbag +1 Lck (so she can carry what they made + supplies)

Extra Benefit
+Magical Overload
+Supplier

Removed Benefit
-Minions (she doesn’t need them)

Monster
Wings - Because the image has them. +1 Agi, then +1 Agi for the perk.
Devourer - Need to eat stuff.
Second Specialization - Spirit (+3 Mag). Also because of the image.
Weakness. To keep her in check.

Str: 4
Agi: 4+1(get out of jail)+1(wings mutation)+1(wings perk) = 7
Vit: 4+1(oddball)+1(enhanced sustenance)+1(training) = 7
Mag: 4+1(underdev)+2(oddball)+1(mystic)+1(elaborate)+1(gifted)+3(spirit) = 13
Lck: 4+1(hammerspace handbag) = 5

2 silver, 3 bronze = 7 points. All into Mag.

Str: 4
Agi: 6
Vit: 7
Mag: 20
Lck: 6

‘Excellent,’ Mariette said, standing up and walking over to a set of double doors, throwing them open and letting the girl’s eyes widen as she saw what was inside.

‘This is the remaining wealth that we stole from Justine von Visceral’s treasure room,’ Mariette said as she turned and let Olivia gawk at the coins. ‘I trust that you will be able to make good use of it?’

‘A… absolutely, ma’am,’ Olivia winced, looking upon the sheer wealth gathered in this room. ‘But…’ she then had to look to Mariette, a question on her mind. ‘What would you like me to make?’

‘We’re going to need a lot more Red Coins for the rest of you girls that Justine had kidnapped. See if you can backwards engineer one of these we got from Cindy,’ Mariette said, and deposited a Red Coin on the table next to her. ‘But besides that…’ Mariette said, and deposited the White Coin next to the Red One. ‘See what you can make of this. I’d like you to start imagining what you’d need to make your own, specialized coin. … Here.’

Mariette called forth a mirror, and opened it. Through it was only darkness and magic… ‘Through here is now a pathway to the dark magic of Asengav. See if you can involve it in your coins. Can you handle that?’ Being asked, Olivia steeled herself, and nodded.

‘I… will do my best.’

_{(Olivia will be an NPC and an NPC only, not to be used in combat scenarios, even if I liked what I wrote in her combat section. If she’s attacked she is going to lose.)}

‘Good. I’ll leave you to it,’ Mariette said, opening a portal in front of her and then passing through, leaving Olivia by herself in the office…

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Mariette stood in the air on a portal. At her side was Eli. She’d just hand-written a letter with supplies stolen from a nearby store. She addressed it to Alicia, though anyone in Beacon would do.

“Justine von Visceral is back. It would be in our mutual interest to prepare for battle with her. If you wish to speak, then have someone stand alone on top of the first building of Victory Street,” which is totally a normal street in a decently normal neighborhood. ”without being too guarded. Otherwise, simply consider this a warning. I thought you had the right to know.”

With that written, Mariette put the note in a letter and left it through a portal in the way of a patrol she was decently sure was not going to burn the letter on sight. And with that… it was time to move.

‘Ready to work? Because I have your first SOS, here,’ the Trespasser told her in ear, and Mariette nodded. It was time to increase the public opinion of her.

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For some time a day from that point onwards, Mariette took to doing some social work.

Say there were Magical Girls fleeing from the Ascendancy, and having ill luck at getting away. A portal suddenly opened out of sight from the Ascendancy, perhaps when those fleeing just rounded a corner, and they’d reappear somewhere completely different in town, safe for now.

Or when there were forces fighting one another. Mariette opened portals between the two groups and speak through portals saying that this is no time to be fighting one another and that they should be unified under the new queen. If they insisted on fighting, well, the Mariette could open portals to drop the backline and teach them a bit of a lesson with Light-magic from unpredictable angles, all from the safety of considerably far away.

If there were monsters around, Mariette could engage those, too. Perhaps drop them through a portal and secure them for Asengav, too.

She’d avoid actually getting into battles, and with a guide in her ear keeping track of hostiles it should be decently easy to avoid those wishing to harm her, but she would be willing to speak to those who don’t.

Things like that.

Pokémon: Start

@Rune_Alchemist

‘A battle? Not against someone who knew you’re with us, I hope?’ the lass asked with a frown as she put on her own mask, which was just the face of a Tympole plastered over the lower part of her face. ‘Ah, nevermind! Let’s go!’

So they ran through the base, and… yeah, some Pokémon battling had definitely happened here. A couple other random individuals were scurrying and escaping, and also pointing the way for the group Claire was now running with. There were damages after huge things had impacted the walls and torn up furniture, and the base itself seemed in a general state of evacuation, there were a couple Abras in the “teleport room” that were sending the refugees who knows where. Still, they entered the Research room, and…

There were busted up science machines all over, shattered glass and expensive-looking machines that had been torn apart. Scientist-looking guys were currently in a state of fleeing. There were a couple of ancient Pokémon just hanging out on the side…

Ancient Pokémon

Pokédex Entry #345 – Lileep, the Sea Lily Pokémon. It attached itself to rocks at the bottom of the seafloor using powerful suckers and disguised itself as seaweed until it caught prey swimming close with its tentacles shaped like flower-petals, devouring said prey whole. It went extinct over 100 million years ago, exists today only due to reanimation through fossils.

Pokédex Entry #408 – Cranidos, the Head Butt Pokémon. A primeval Pokémon, it lived in jungles 100 million years ago, alive today only through reanimation from fossils. Its skull is extremely hard, used for headbutting prey and enemies. It’s known to headbutt trees to snap and fell them for no apparent purpose. It noticeably lacks intelligence.

Pokédex Entry #696 – Tyrunt, the Royal Heir Pokémon. A Pokémon that was restored from a fossil, it originally lived 100 million years ago. It is largely known to be spoiled and selfish, if it doesn’t get what it wants it throws a temper tantrum. Such tantrums are highly dangerous as their jaws are strong enough to chew up an automobile.

There was an open door to a smaller room ahead. The lights within were out, yet all the scientists were looking in that direction with fear as they ran, and the group Claire had arrived with stopped short, holding their Pokéballs as they glared at the entrance. And there… There were calm steps of dark shape walking towards them from the other side of the doorway.

‘Sh-she’s coming…! The scourge of our lab is coming…!’ one of the scientists called as he immediately turned and fled, like this entity was somehow horrifying. The individuals by Claire also tensed up. Finally, out of the shadows came a girl, with blue hair and a thin outfit, holding a piece of paper. … Claire might recognize this person. Their interactions had been minimal, but she might recognize this person anyway.

‘“In ancient times, the Pokémon were worshipping and regularly interacting with the Legendary Pokémon that were their caretakers”,’ the girl read from the paper in her hand. ‘“Cells from their interactions may as such have been trapped in the fossils, and trace amounts may have been resurrected along with the Ancient Pokémon. We therefore research any cells on the Ancient Pokémon, to find these trace amount of legendary cells, using which we hope to track down the legendary Pokémon themselves”… what nonsense is this?’ Cathia asked, folding and then putting the page down into her bag before returning it to her back.

‘None of your business!’ the Lass that had led the group Claire was with shouted back. ‘Also, your luck just ran out! Unlike the rabble you’ve been facing so far, we’re a team gathered to defeat you! Say your prayers!’ the girl said, as she pulled a Pokéball, and so did the other three companions. Claire could potentially take a clue, but Ralia was already out, so.

‘… I’m sorry, but I cannot lose until I face my sister,’ Cathia said, shaking her head. ‘… and besides that…’ She then looked up, an unmistakable show of anger in her eyes. ‘I will never let the likes of you go without tearing you apart, Team Amethyst…!’

sooo

Pokémon Trainer Cathia would like to battle!

Cathia held out both her hands, and with four Pokéballs caught between eight fingers, there was a considerable recoil from one of the remaining scientists.

‘W-watch out! Her twin-tails are coming…!’

There may have been some doubt as to what he was referring to… when Cathia threw the Pokéballs into the floor. Instantly, the room became exceedingly smaller as two giant snakes took form, curling across the room, destroying machines and glaring at the challengers…

Pokédex Entry #208 – Steelix, the Iron Snake Pokémon. An Onix that digs deep finds itself compressed, tempered by high pressure and heat, and its composition changes to become exceptionally hard. Its composition becomes iron-like as it also eats iron-filled soil. It’s known to dig towards the planet’s core, growing harder as it goes…

Pokédex Entry #130 – Gyarados, the Atrocious Pokémon. A being of extreme aggression, they are drawn to places of conflict. When wars are fought, Gyarados are drawn to the surface, where they rampage for months and tear down villages and forests alike. Some claim the fear of the wrath of Gyarados is responsible for much of the peacefulness of our world’s history.

Along with those, a Pokémon with a flower floated up above Cathia’s head and a blue creature rolled to stand ready at her side, behind the giant snakes.

Pokédex Entry #670 – Floette, the Single Bloom Pokémon. It is attracted to fields of flowers and cares for them, ensuring they do not wilt. When flowers finally bloom, they appear with an elegant dance, much to the joy of a would-be gardener. In battle, it draws out the power of flowers with fairy-magic and uses it to attack.

Pokédex Entry #184 – Azumarill, the Aqua Rabbit Pokémon. It spends all day in water and rivers. It has magnificent ears, serving as long-range sensors hearing through water and air, making a map in its head. A kind-hearted Pokémon, it’s known to blow bubbles of fresh air to envelop those who are drowning so they may breathe until they’ve reached the surface.

The lass shuddered a bit seeing the sheer power of Cathia’s team, but regardless raised her Pokéball.

‘Come on! We outnumber her! Let’s crush her!’ she called, and numerous Pokéballs flew through the air.

Disguised Team Amethyst Grunts would like to battle!

Eight Pokéballs hit the floor. From the “tamer”’s balls, came a large bull and a fiery horse. From the “lass”’s ball came an electric squirrel and a black freezing thing. From the “scientist”’s ball came a bug with a rock on its back and a purple aquatic mammal. From the “rich boy”’s ball came a sentient sword and a rocky automaton.

A bunch of Pokédex Entries

Pokédex Entry #128 – Tauros, the Wild Bull Pokémon. Famous for their violent nature, Tauros are known to rampage endlessly. When charging, it whips itself with its three tails to fuel its anger. They fight among one another constantly by locking horns. The leader of the herd will have battle-scarred horns, that it’s very proud of.

Pokédex Entry #77 – Ponyta, the Fire Horse Pokémon. After birth it can barely stand, but chasing after its parent day after day makes it stronger and stronger. Their hooves are allegedly harder than diamond, and they’re known to jump unfathomable heights. Its fiery mane grows shortly after birth, giving it an impressive appearance.

Pokédex Entry #417 – Pachirisu, the EleSquirrel Pokémon. It makes electricity with pouches in its cheeks and shoots charges from its tail. It makes fur balls that crackle with static electricity, and stores them with berries in tree holes. A pair may be seen rubbing their cheek pouches together in an effort to share stored electricity.

Pokédex Entry #361 – Snorunt, the Snow Hat Pokémon. They're found in snow-regions in groups of five. In warmer seasons, they tend to sleep deep in caverns. They can survive on only eating snow and ice. According to old folklore, a house visited or inhabited by a Snorunt is sure to prosper.

Pokédex Entry #557 – Dwebble, the Rock Inn Pokémon. It finds a rock of suitable size. It melts a hole in said rock using a liquid secreted from its mouth, then crawls in and lives in it. A rock-less Dwebble is known to be aggressive until a replacement is found, so be careful should the rock break.

Pokédex Entry #79 – Slowpoke, the Dopey Pokémon. Extremely slow and sluggish, it doesn’t feel pain until 5 seconds after the blow. It fishes by dipping its tail in water and then doing nothing all day waiting for something to bite. To assist, a Slowpoke’s tail is flavorful, and can break off with no pain and grows back after a while.

Pokédex Entry #679 – Honedge, the Sword Pokémon. They are ancient swords possessed by departed spirits, floating by mystical power. Should someone grab the hilt, its blue sash ties itself around the arm to hold it in place as the sword drains the energy of the one foolish enough to grab the hilt of a possessed sword.

Pokédex Entry #622 – Golett, the Automaton Pokémon. These Pokémon were created by ancient scientists and move using an unknown energy which it burns within itself. The source of this energy is unknown, and they’ve each been active for thousands of years. Constructed out of clay, it was meant to protect the civilization that constructed it.

… And so, they moved to clash, Ponyta, Dwebble and Slowpoke having determined Steelix as their target, Tauros, Pachirisu and Honedge floating to combat Gyarados, while Cathia’s Floette and Azumarill stood facing Snorunt and Golett. Cathia looked confident in her victory. Indeed, despite the sheer number of Pokémon facing her Cathia’s opponents weren’t anywhere near able to contend with the Pokémon Cathia had called forth…! She’d done some serious training!

What would Claire do here?

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@Gardevoiran@Typical

‘Um, land makes sense, doesn’t it?’ Vivia asked, looking to Skylar after his question. ‘Stillwood is just a stroll down Route 5, shouldn’t be too complicated. We might see some new Pokémon, too.’

‘… Hm. Very well. Trading numbers does sound sensible,’ Oaken says, if he hasn’t already with Eryn and I’m forgetting it. ‘I’m going to Route 6, because there’s a Pokémon there I want. Then I’ll wait for Rodger, who is in Stillwood Village until he gets defeats Archie, after which he’ll drive after me. Crossing Route 6 should be a lot less of a bother with his bike,’ Oaken figures, but that aside.

Anyways. Eventually, perhaps, they’d use the Abra…

If they do

With a quick flash of light, they suddenly found themselves at a new location. That is to say, back at the entrance of the Drain, with a-

‘Quaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaag!’ Quagsire announced, the blue goofy face smiling so brightly at them.

‘Oh, you’re back!’ Wilhelm told, looking excited. ‘I’ve picked up all these strange rocks to study! I have no idea what kinds of breakthroughs I’m going to make, but this is really interesting! And this writing, too! I need to compare it to the records and see if I can find any matches in our history books…!’ Yeah, that’s an excited Ruin Maniac. Elsewhere, a Swimmer was trying to sleep on her Tentacruel, who in turn was resting in the water…

‘… … … Ah, is it time to return?’ Lin asked, yawning a bit as she looked up after Wilhelm’s sudden sporadic talking. ‘… And hello, Eryn. … So, where did your twin go?’ Lin asked with a little smirk. ‘Eh, no matter. Shall we?’ she asked, sitting up and reaching her limbs out to wake herself up, Cutiecruel reaching out to stretch tentacle limbs in a similar gesture.

This is when Oaken takes out a Pokéball and calls out Staryu, the Pokémon he used to traverse the waterways.

Pokédex Entry #120 – Staryu, the Star Shape Pokémon. It appears in large numbers by seashores. If any of its limbs is cut, it can regenerate instantly as long as the core is intact. At night, they gather at the surface with their cores flashing red, creating the illusion of red stars blinking across the water’s surface. They say this blinking is an attempt to communicate with the stars.

Now, if they’d like to just head off to Flooded Lakewatch…

Flooded Lakewatch

Flooded Lakewatch

Beneath Lakewatch Town lies a completely different world, one which was clearly constructed to stay. Monuments and pillars showing off the architectural skill of worlds past lie spread around the rocky buildings that to this day serve as the foundation of modern day Lakewatch Town. Countless little buildings stacked on top of one another with little openings for doors, their layout seemingly random creating what could best be described as an underwater labyrinth of buildings that cannot quite be described as ruins, on account that they are far too intact to be described by that moniker. Across the underwater floor countless little forgotten trinkets lie scattered, and in the middle of it all stands a mighty temple of some form… who even knows what it really is?

Suggestions to actions

1. Search the area. Maybe find a Pokémon that isn’t immediately obvious, look for items or inspect the place for interesting things?
2. Train Pokémon. Just be aware that most things here can probably eat you alive.
3. Specify. If you specify what you want to do, the GM will take it into account and tell the result.
4. Trigger random event. Force the GM to use his imagination to make a scenario for you.
5. Area Specific: Go Deeper. There’s something calling in the depths of Flooded Lakewatch. Do you want to brave the depths and see what it might be?

Connected areas:
Lakewatch Town. Above you.

Flooded Lakewatch, known Pokémon

Common:
#60 Poliwag
#61 Poliwhirl

Uncommon:
#186 Politoed
#340 Whiscash
#537 Seismitoad

Rare:
#656 Froakie

Or maybe they’d like to head all the way back to Lakewatch already.

Lakewatch Town

Lakewatch Town

As one looks upon Lakewatch, it is clear it was once built by the side of the water. Yet, over time, Dragon Lake has actually increased in volume, the water-level rising and swallowing the town. Then the natural conclusion would be to move the town back, follow the water-level, and rebuild at the new shore, right? That, does not appear to have been the thought that went through the minds of the designers of this Town, which is essentially placed out in the water on top of older buildings, the streets of the town flooded in water and to get around one has to make use of their many canoes or get on the back of a Pokémon.

The town of Lakewatch rises fairly high for its size, and vegetation grows pretty freely around the buildings. Most buildings and streets have white floating cobblestone to walk on either side of the streets, with a river of water flowing in the middle. People here are highly accustomed to this, and the streets are constantly bustling with people heading back and forth, as well as people actually gliding down from the higher buildings from the roofs above using strange little paragliders. It appears people live in the higher floors, while business takes place on ground/water-level. There are canoes basically everywhere that anyone’s free to borrow, townspeople commonly jumping down on a canoe, using the force of the jump to drift it to the other side and then simply jump off.

Now, anyone could hear from the name that Lakewatch Town is the town that basically rules the Dragon Lake. The Lakewatchers are a group of people that regularly patrol the waters, and become friends with the dragons that live there. Tours by the Lakewatchers are the primary tourist attraction of the place, along with the fish that is procured from the same lake, and guides are trained to show the way in any surrounding areas. Their boats are also those who trade with the western side through Highhill, keeping the place alive and busy. Plus, there’s always the rumors of treasure or otherwise hiding deep in Flooded Lakewatch, and Descent Tower looms in the middle of town for those hoping to explore… but who really knows? It’s a nice and different place, definitely.

Suggestions to actions

1. Find Pokémon. There’s plenty of water here. Could be any number of Water Pokémon in the different rivers through town.
2. Talk. In cities, there are considerably more people one can talk to. Talking can give you info on local rumors and such.
3. Exit. Exit the town to any of the connected areas.
4. Specify. If you specify what you want to do, the GM will take it into account and tell the result.
5. Trigger random event. Force the GM to use his imagination to make a scenario for you.
6. Notable Buildings. Visit any of the facilities of the city!
6.1. Pokémon Center. Heal all your Pokémon.
6.2. PokéMart. Go to a store and buy things.
6.3. Pokémon Gym. ???
6.4. Lakewatcher Base. From where Lakewatchers embark to patrol Dragon Lake.
6.5. Lakewatch Docks. For getting tours of Dragon Lake, just taking a ferry or fishing!
6.6. Explorer’s Guide Service. With all these strange places around, Lakewatch offers guides to the surrounding areas!
6.7. Descent Tower. A tower in the middle of town, with stairs down to Flooded Lakewatch. Come prepared for the underwater.
6.8. Back Alleys. … What? Lakewatch has a darker section? What are you talking about?

Connected areas:
Wet Caverns. Water-filled caverns that are located to the east. There’s a small hill to climb to get to the entrance.
Route 5. The main exit of Lakewatch, leading to a grassy incline connecting mountains, forests and plains.
Route 14. The waters of Dragon Lake are also known as Route 14. It connects Lakewatch Town, Highhill Town and Stillwood Village.

Known Pokémon

In Town
Common:
#194 Wooper
#195 Quagsire

Waters outside
Common:
#60 Poliwag

Uncommon:
#318 Carvanha
#535 Tympole

Rare:

Regardless. What will Skylar and Eryn do?

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@hatakekuro

Basil called back Cecil and sent out Lupin, who the very first thing that happened to him was that he took a big Tackle because of the negative consequences of switching Pokémon as Skitty was charging at Cecil’s previous position. Faced with another adversary, Lena tried to make Skitty Sing this one too! … But got Taunted before it could happen!

‘Ah, no, Taunt! Skitty, no!’ Lena called, but Skitty already launched into another Tackle! _{Because Taunt is overpowered in this setting, I am going to let opponents use an offensive move instead of standing around doing nothing}

Still, Lupin was far faster than Skitty and the cat-Pokémon was already damaged by the encounter with Cecil. Eventually, Lupin’s scratches brought the opponent’s Pokémon down, with enough scratches.

Basil was victorious! Basil got 434 P for winning!

‘Oooouuugh! … Well, at least I didn’t make Skitty accidentally put me to sleep, this time…!’ Which had happened due to the tight nature of the drain and due to her opponent having got behind Skitty…

Then onto the princess’s Pokémon! … After having waken up Cecil!

To be frank, the mercenary was far more of a threat. Incinerate did some damage, and then Pidgey tackled and did some damage… Cecil’s going to win with just Incinerate, mostly because Pidgey’s level 3. A similar story happened against Buneary, Taunt making it so the bunny had to run forth and try to Pound at once, after which Lupin could once again just use his speed to scratch and run as previously. Yes, these low-level battles are going to go like this a lot.

Basil was victorious! Basil got 12 P for winning!
Cecil grew to level 8!
Lupin grew to level 7!

‘Aaaaah! I couldn’t repel him!’ the little girl cried as she went and ran behind her “king”, who was crossing his arms looking judgingly at Basil.

‘Hmpf! It seems the bard was hiding weapons under his cloak, and is really capable with them! Is he perhaps secretly an assassin?’ the king theorized, making some of his subjects and the princess cower a bit in fear, looking at Basil. ‘It would appear that I have no choice. I must release the horrible beast that once plagued these lands…’

‘N-no, not the monster!’ the princess called, positively shaking in fear.

‘Whelp, guess I’m out of here before it gets ugly!’ the mercenary said, winking to Basil a bit before lifting herself out of the drain.

‘A-are you sure this is wise, my lord?’ Donald asked, his childish little voice matching terribly with the seriousness he was trying to convey.

‘I understand your fears! But I fear we have no choice. Stand behind me! For I, alone, wield the power that can control the beast…’ the king said, lifting his Pokéball towards Basil as his subjects gathered behind him. ‘Are you ready, bard, to face the greatest monster of this kingdom!?’

youngster King Lewis would like to battle!

‘I call upon the might of the unspeakable horror!’ the king announced, and then threw the Pokéball in front of him…! ‘Go get him, T!’

And with that, a creature of countless tentacles took form in front of Basil…!

Lewis’ Pokémon

Pokédex Entry #114 – Tangela, the Vine Pokémon. It is constantly wrapped in countless constantly jiggling blue vines that never stop growing. The vines cloak its unknown contents, and are known to entangle anything that comes close. The vines easily detach if grabbed and grow back within a day.

Indeed, as the Pokédex said, the different vines cloaking around its body are all constantly moving, jiggling around as it blinks forward.

Lewis is going to start with Ingrain, to heal, and then follow a pattern of first trying to Sleep Powder and then Vine Whipping. However, at any attempt to attack Tangela in close combat, Tangela is going to attempt to constrict the opponent, using a lot of tentacles to hold the opponent in place as it next starts producing Sleep Powder!

Basil’s strategy?

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@Savo

Pidgey looked a bit curiously at Cyril asking enjoying his perch, and gave a little bird-sound in reply that could have meant absolutely anything.

‘Riight!?’ Chloe called happily about Growlithe being a whole lot of adorable. ‘Yes! Please do warm up to me so I can shower you with love, cuddles and happiness~!’ she then said about shy little Mimi, but then there was Velvet, which Chloe looked curiously at… and then got her hand shaken. ‘Ooh, what a cute little attitude~!’ Chloe grinned about Velvet. Then she was all squees of happiness and pats on Cation because happy Shinx! The Cation moved on, Growlithe looking a bunch at him moving about, Sentret looking a bit cautiously at the Shinx, too, and then he got to Rattata. The rat needed a moment to get it, but then jumped up to paw happily on Cation, and then they could play for a bit, because the Rattata was a most energetic playmate, heh.

‘Growl? Growlithe!’ Growlithe called when Aster introduced herself, causing the dog to lower its head and look curiously at her, waving its tail a bit and sniffed at her. Most Chloe’s Pokémon would warm up to them soon enough and get friendly enough.

‘Yes! I got new clothes, as a good-luck charm to catch a Growlithe! Don’t they look adorable?’ Chloe said, leaving out what the clothes must have cost.

Anyways. After all that. Cyril suggested they head over to the forest, and Chloe immediately looked even brighter than usual.

‘Oooh, yes! There’s bound to be a bunch of adorable Pokémon in the forest! We’ve just GOT to go check it out! Let’s go!’ Chloe said, skipping up on her feet and was then already on her way, her four Pokémon looking surprised for a bit before all four of them started skipping / running / flying after her, the Pokémon forced to keep up with their over-excited trainer. As Cyril dashed too, it probably meant they reached the forest pretty quickly!

Welcome To

Southern Silent Forest

The awaiting forest that greeted those who entered it was one of utter calm. The Silent Forest is a peaceful place where little in the way of violence or turmoil, giving credence to the name which it is now known by. Pokémon and people at peace with nature often walk among these trees, little noise other than the occasional sound of a Pokémon making their way or playing in the grass. In comparison to the other kinds of forests that one might find in Isson, this is without a doubt the least dangerous and absolutely least exciting one. Still, it is a boon to those of the calm Pureplain City who simply wants somewhere with fresh air to wander every once in a while.

Being off the map, few youngsters walk here, making it somewhat of a place for the somewhat older to make their home in. Still, the forest belongs to another kind of creature entirely. Because no matter where you look, there’s one out of two species of Pokémon all over. Those being innumerable Petilil playing about…

Pokédex Entry #548 – Petilil, the Bulb Pokémon. They prefer to live areas with moist, nutrient-rich soil. They’ve been known to be used by humans to find areas suitable for planting plants. The leaves on their heads come right back when plucked off, and while extremely bitter, they’re known to refresh a tired body.

… And Cottonees floating about.

Pokédex Entry #546 – Cottonee, the Cotton Puff Pokémon. They’re extremely light and mostly go where the wind guide them. They’re known to feel more at ease in a group, so they stick together with others of its kind and resemble clouds floating about. If attacked, they shoot cotton at their attacker to distract them.

However, Cyril immediately started training, so let’s see. After running around a bit fighting Pokémon to train, he realized it’s pretty important to be wary of when Southern Silent Forest stops being silent; because with all likelihood it’s a Jigglypuff or a Skitty singing and inducing sleep! Or, sometimes you start falling asleep anyway, because there may be a higher-leveled Glameow using Hypnosis with its tail! Perhaps Silent Forest is also the Silent Forest because people who tread it tend to end up asleep!?

Pokédex Entry #39 – Jigglypuff, the Balloon Pokémon. Looking into its eyes causes it to sing a lullaby which, due to its unique vocal cords, are able to find the exact frequency at which the opponent cannot help but fall asleep. This is its defensive mechanism, and will sing to the point it cannot breathe against an enemy that won’t fall asleep.



Pokédex Entry #300 – Skitty, the Kitten Pokémon. It lives in holes in trees of forests. It easily becomes fascinated with things and chase them, and it commonly seen chasing its own tail. While popular due to perceived cuteness, it is very difficult to earn a Skitty’s trust and friendship.

Pokédex Entry #431 – Glameow, the Catty Pokémon. It claws when displeased and purrs when affectionate. It can switch between the two very swiftly, this fickleness is very popular among some. When happy its tail makes beautiful movements, like a dancing ribbon. Its glare can put foes into a hypnotic state.

It’s a little harder to train here because some Pokémon are higher level, but otherwise training should go well.

Aster grew to level 9!
Mimi grew to level 8!
Velvet grew to level 8!
Cation grew to level 8!

What will Cyril do now?

Oh, and Chloe made a noise and vanished into the forest somewhere while Cyril was training. He can find her again if he wants to.

Suggestions to actions

1. Find Pokémon. Specify if you’re looking for a specific kind of Pokémon in the forest.
2. Train Pokémon. With this command, we can jump ahead in time and skip posting about grinding.
3. Move along. Move along normally, letting any events that may come happen naturally.
4. Hurry along. Intentionally avoid confrontations and try to get safely to the next destination.
5. Specify. If you specify what you want to do, the GM will take it into account and tell the result.
6. Trigger random event. Force the GM to use his imagination to make a scenario for you.
7. Area Specific: Wander. This place… it’s so relaxing. Wouldn’t it be so nice to just… wander away… without thinking about it?

Connected areas:
Route 1. To the south.
Route 3. If you head north-east for a while.
Silent Shrine. Go north, you should be able to find the road there.

Southern Silent Forest, known Pokémon

Common:
#546 Cottonee
#548 Petilil

Uncommon:
#39 Jigglypuff
#300 Skitty
#431 Glameow

Rare:
#357 Tropius

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@Eklispe

Dawkin made his way inside the building and placed his ear where it counted, listening in on the conversation.

‘... in ruins,’ he could hear the guy say. ‘They appeared to believe it was our base in Raremine, now deserted.’

‘Excellent,’ said a mature, female voice, unknown as to its origin but by the tone one that was used to having its commands followed. ‘We’re currently suffering what appears to be a small one-trainer invasion at our actual base, but it’s of no matter. We already possess that which we came here to obtain. Allan, Mia,’ the voice told their names.

‘Yes, ma’am!’ Mia’s voice came immediately, the girl also present inside the room.

‘Deliver this to Bigfjord City. I’m going down there to destroy our little interloper. … I don’t need to make clear how important it is this reaches its destination unharmed, do I?’ the woman said, and there was the sound of something being handed over, and someone accepting the item.

‘Certainly not, ma’am,’ Allan says, in a serious enough tone.

‘Leave it to us! We’ll have it delivered safe and sound!’ Mia assured, somehow not sounding entirely convincing.

‘Good. Then be on your way at once. Avoid seeming suspicious, will you?’ the woman said, before what sounded like a hatch opening and the woman stepped down it, probably towards whatever base it was they had. As soon as she was out of earshot…

‘Ooooh, it’s our lucky break! Such an important mission entrusted to us…!’ Mia positively squeed in there.

‘Then let’s be on our way before we find a way to mess it up,’ Allan told, turning to start walking to the door.

‘Oh, have some faith! It’s just a delivery mission! What could we possibly do to mess up a delivery mission!?’ Mia ridiculous, following…

They’re heading for the door. Does Dawkin do anything?

There is a wall to hide behind a bit further in, curving left into another room, if so desired.

Darkest Before the Dawn: A CYOA Magical Girl Roleplay [Completed]

Mariette

Specialization: Portals, Light
Power: Tentacles
Perks: Gifted, I. Home, Blood M., Overcity S., I. Tourist, H. Handbag, Allies, Aware, A. Direction
Benefits: C. Doom, Reason, Minions, Retrieval, M. Might, Mana Font.
Drawbacks: Quick-T., Mind-Bent, Insomnia, Bane, H. Sapping
Str: 4 Agi: 4 Vit: 4 Mag: 22 Lck: 10

Eli

Specialization: Reinforcement, Darkness
Power: Third eye
Perks: Dual W., Wings, M. Training, Flexibility
Monster: N. Limbs, Devourer, Amorphous, Second Spec.
Benefits: C. Doom, Reason, Takes to Know, Retrieval, M. Overload
Drawbacks: Quick-T., Mind-Bent, Insomnia, Bane, M. Form
Str: 7 Agi: 7 Vit: 7 Mag: 8 Lck: 4

Deni

Specialization: Reinforcement
Power: Twin S., Shapeshifting
Perks: M. Training, Flexibility, Fated, G.o.o. Jail, BigDamn H.
Benefits: Free Agent, Genki Girl
Drawbacks: Alone, also in debt to Crimson Cradle
Str: 7 Agi: 7 Vit: 7 Mag: 8 Lck: 6