[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Valder hears a happy, distant howl of Fennekin rejoicing to be back in the woods.

"Haha... I knew you'd be delighted to be back in the woods, dear one." Appreciating strokes over his ears followed. Right, Shiva really likes her magical fox! <3

Nathan just nods in response to the question, and orders Kirlia to start spamming Confusion in doubles!

Oh. That was good. While she could feel that he was feeling somewhat...uneasy around her - she either blamed the issue over Ralts' evolution (again), she and Ven leaving him alone for short at the Dojo, or him being scared of her for some weird reason? Well, anyway, he backed away from him a little to provide some needed space to him, and noticed that Fennekin seemed eager to do something.

However, she held the fox back with a simple hand gesture. "No, dear one... You won't battle this rat. I'd like you to stay by my side and closely observe the battle instead. We can play later then, alright?" Her voice to the fox was soft as usual, but she clearly showed that she would not accept any protest from Fennekin.

Instead, she called out Cottonee and Azurill - time to see how the Training at the Dojo pays off. "So there, my Fairies... You both see that giant rat? Good. We'll bring it down before it can intrude our camp. However, please pay attention not to get close to your opponent! According to all these scars and stuff, I don't want to know what would happen if you two did. So, Cottonee, you know the plan. Azu, you stay here, and show me how you trained your Water Gun, please."


Orders for this round: Cottonee will boost up with Growth, Azurill begins spamming Water Gun.
Effect Growth: Raises Strenght by 1.
Secondary Effect: Accidently enraging the foe?
Accuracy Roll Growth: 2 Dextrity + 1 Survival + 0 Nature = 3 D6
Accuracy Roll Water Gun: 2 Dexterity + 1 Fight + 2 Channel = 5 D6
Damage Roll Water Gun: 1 Strenght + 2 Power of move, no STAB yet = 3 D6
Additional notes: Were in a forest at dusk, but I doubt this gives me +1 in Nature. Before I decide actions for Cottonee, I'd like to see how Round 1 turns out.

[Lord Windos]

Apsis has the choice of these easily-destroyed prey Pokemon:
-Spearow
-Rattata
-Caterpie
-Patrat

You are welcome to treat  these as pure RP, because they don't stand a chance.

The night proved especially fruitful, for they came across scores of weak Pokémon, all easy picking for the regal Arbok. A Spearow spot, roosting on a nearby tree branch, was quickly paralyzed by Apsis Glare, and it was unable to move as she sinked her fangs into it, let loose enough electricity to quickly roast the bird to perfection, before devouring it. 

A nearby Rattatta saw the gruesome scene, and slowly tried to back away and get to a safe location, but it just had the terrible luck of stepping on a twig, alerting Ventus to its position. Whistling to his sister, he pointed out the now wide eyed and terrified rodent her, causing it to bolt away in an attempt to flee for its life! Unfortunately, its tiny legs were no match the senuous speeds that the mighty Arbok's serpentine body could reach, as it rapidly darted across the forest floor and scooped up the Rattatta in her jaws. With an audible *Crunch!*, she clamped down on her squirming prey, ending its life before she cawed it down as well.

They later found two sleeping Catepie hanging on a nearby tree, snoozing; soon, they were resting in Apsis belly, departing for the afterlife. Finally, they came across a lone Patrat, who had witnessed the feeding frenzy that Ventus orcatrasted. It valinently tried to put an end to their atrocities with a well placed Tackle!....that ended up with the critter bouncing off helplessly off the female's Arbok tough scales. It stared up at her defiantly as she eyed it up, refusing to show fear to such a beast. If it was going to die, it was going to die a warrior protector, not a coward. Just as Apsis was able to grant the rat its request, her master held up a hand, causing them to abort its actions.

"While I would normally let nature take its course, I find this Patrat courageous attitude oddly inspiring, if a extremely moronic. After such a display from it, I think that has earned it their lives tonight, don't you think? Besides, I know you had plenty to dine on already; if you eat too much, you'll get a stomach ache! So let's head back to the camping sight, and get some rest for the night, alright?" he said, looking up and smiling patiently at his mighty snake, seemingly ignoring the Patrat. Looking contemplative for a second, Apsis nodded her head in agreement. Belly aches were never enjoyable, and she felt pretty full from all the previous, so she'll be magnanimous and let the punny rodent live.

So with that, the happy duo started the return trip back to the campsite, leaving a very confused and flabbergasted Patrat behind. What the in good name of Arceas happened?!

Order: Ventus and Apsis return to camp to turn in for the night, after their highly enjoyable and murderous stroll through the forest! Ah...nothing beats wild game, right?

[Iron]

Rattata: (5) + 3 Dex + 3 Survival = 11
Kirlia's Initiative: (3) +4 = 7
Cottonee: (3) + 3 = 6
Azurill: (3) +3 = 6

Oversized Rattata Round 1

Rattata wastes no time in launching itself at Kirlia.

Crunch - there it is.
3 Dex + 4 Fight + 1 Brawl = 8 dice
(6)(3)(6)(5)(2)(5)(1)(2) Just short of a crit.
3 Str + 3 Power -3 vit = 3 dice
(3)(2)(6) Kirlia takes 1 lethal damage.
Chance: (5)

Confusion
Acc: 6 dice, -2 actions
(3)(1)(6)(1) Miss

Growth
(4)(4)(5)
+1 Damage for Cottonee

Water Gun
(1)(2)(2)(4)(3) Hit
3 dmg dice, -1 vit = 2 dice
(2)(2) No damage. Azurill is saddened about not being strong enough.

Confusion 2
(6)(3)(5) Hit!
3 Str + 2 power + 1 STAB +1 Pearl -1 vit = 6 dice!
(6)(1)(4)(1)(6)(6) Rattata takes 3 damage. 4/7 hp -1 pain.


Oversized Rattata Round 2

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Oversized Rattata Round 2


Welp, there it was... She did not miss that Kirlia suffering an open wound from the rat's fangs, even if she looked away immediately at the gruesome sight - that's exactly why she ordered her Pokemon to stay back and take care not to get too close to the rat. While seeing Kilrlia suffering, she was just about to do something to help - before she stopped that trail of thought midway. If there is on thing Shiva would not want, then it's more issue with Nathan because of his Psychic Fairy.

We'll focus on bringing down the Rattata quickly then. While she was scared of the same thing happen to her Pokemon once again - remember Plusle? - she took quite an effort not to show this on the outside. It'd only make things worse!

She picked up that Azu seemed sad of not being able to do any visible damage. And immediately reacted. "No, Azu... Please don't give me such a sad look. Remember that once you evolved into a adorable Marill, you'll be able to hit visually harder. Additionally, none said you were not helping." Right... The Rattata was drenched in water due to her mouse attack. Hehe... That nasty smile of Shiva revealed nothing good.

She called out her Electric rodents. How joyful they were to be out again! Immediately they noticed the huge Rattata, and looked up to Shiva curiously. 'Master, there's another rodent! But why is it that huge?'

"Hehe... Right, this is your opponent. It's drenched in water by Azurill here... So please, electrify it for me."


Orders for this round: Azurill as well as Cottonee are out of the fight, Cottonee is withdrawn to her Pokeball, Azu shall stay outside to observe the battle. Minun and Plusle will start with Nuzzle now. All once per round, until either Rattata is down, or anything that needs immediate interaction occurs.

Effect: Damage! Rattata is drenched in water and I throw electricity onto it, which likely will have an effect of GM's decision. At least I hope/think so...
Secondary Effect: Trying to keep the rat away from Kirlia.


Accuracy Roll Nuzzle: 2 Dexterity + 1 Fight + 0 Allure = 3 D6
Damage: 4 Strenght (2 on default, +2 due to ability triggered) + 1 Power of move + 1  STAB = 6 D6
Secondary Effect: Autoparayzes foe.

Additional notes: I'd usually have them boost even higher with Nasty Plot, but I better not risk more lethal damage during this encounter.

[Dragonstrike]

Nathan feels and hears Kirlia cry out in immense pain as that Crunch connects!  It stops him in his tracks as he roots through his bag.

He looks up slowly, afraid of what he might see...

Kirlia's arm is heavily wounded, and bleeding a lot.

'No. No no no no no no no.   

'NO!'

His worry quickly turns into rage.

'Not...now...'

"Not...EVER!  Kirlia, keep attacking it with Confusion!  I'll handle that wound once it faints!"

He doesn't realize he said that last part out loud, and he's forgotten Shiva is there entirely.  His only focus right now is on Kirlia and the Rattata that would dare inflict lethal damage on Kirlia.  

As soon as Rattata faints, Nathan will run over to Kirlia and do a medicine check.  After that, his focus will return to Rattata.  He might do something drastic if Shiva doesn't snap him out of this...

[Iron]

Oversized Rattata Round 2

Once the Rattata has latched onto Kirlia, it doesn't want to let go!

Also, Kirlia traces Run Away, I forgot.

Crunch
7 dice because of -1 pain
(6)(1)(6)(6)(4)(1)(4) Again, just short of a crit.
(6)(5)(2) Kirlia takes 2 lethal damage. 4/7hp, -1 pain.

Confusion
(3)(1)(5) Hit
(6)(1)(5)(4)(4)(5) Rattata faints.

The Pokemon is blasted away by the strength of this Confusion, fraught with pain and a bit of concern for his master's mental state.



Rattata was worth 4 XP for each of you trainers. Divide it up as you will among your Pokemon who participated (or almost participated). And each of you get 2XP.

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Oh... Well, this finished rather quickly. Kirlia must have put all of her left strength into that last Confusion - how delightful to see.

Shiva withdraw all of her Pokemon - Fennekin who was observing the battle munching on a stick he found on the ground, Azu who was still a little sad over her non-damaging Water Gun, Plusle and Minun who had to stop their Nuzzle midway because the opponent has been defeated already. But luckily, none of her companions suffered any damage.

Then, she very very carefully stepped closer to Nanthan and...Kirlia, who was in a horrible state. His wounds were bleeding. It was no pretty sight for Shiva, not at all, but... She leaves care of this Pokemon to his owner.

[Dragonstrike]

More pain. It hurts seeing and feeling Kirlia sustain such painful wounds. Nathan immediately runs over to Kirlia once Rattata faints. He prys the rat off of Kirlia and does his best to fix up the wound and keep it from getting worse. He wasn't prepared enough to heal that much damage outright...

Time for the medicine check. Then he'll turn his attention back to Rattata

[Iron]

Nathan did say he would do a medicine check right away.
3 Dexterity + 3 Knowledge -3 accuracy (almost forgot this again)

(1)(2)(2)

Kirlia is still losing a lot of blood!

Nathan tries again.

(5)(3)(1)

Since the first check failed, Kirlia will continue to lose 1 HP every 8 hours, instead of every 1 hour. The worst is over though.

[Iron]

The others will have a chance to do things before Ventus gets back.