[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Dragonstrike]

Seems history is repeating itself. Ask and ye shall receive, it seems.

Gives Nathan and Kirlia plenty of opportunities to keep watching these Drain Punches, though.

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

"That's the spirit, don't allow yourself being used as a fluffy doormat, dear one! Concentrate, focus, then PUNCH 'em again, please!" This time Master and Pokemon will punch in synchronicity, which they haven't done the past two Rounds. Maybe it'll help with her panda flinching away from that biiig scary foe.

Again same orders as above, still no Pain Penalization on me. Rhyhorn has -2 though.

[Spiritmon]

Spoiler

"That's the spirit, don't allow yourself being used as a fluffy doormat, dear one! Concentrate, focus, then PUNCH 'em again, please!" This time Master and Pokemon will punch in synchronicity, which they haven't done the past two Rounds. Maybe it'll help with her panda flinching away from that biiig scary foe.

Again same orders as above, still no Pain Penalization on me. Rhyhorn has -2 though.

(Is anyone call my name?)

[Iron]

Steelworker Gertrude Round 1

Iron Head 1 on Aron
(5)(4)(1)(3)(3)(2)
4 vit = 3d6 dmg
(4)(2)(3) Aron takes 1 dmg 6/7hp
Flinch: (2)(2)(1)

Iron Head 1 on Perceval
2 Dex + 3 Fight + 2 brawl -3 actions = 4d6
(3)(2)(3)(4)
4 Str + 3 power +1 stab -3 vit = 5d6
(5)(3)(1)(5)(4) Perceval takes 3 dmg 3/6hp
Flinch: (4)(1)(3)

The two Aron meet head on! Neither flinches, but Perceval comes off a little the worse. That other Aron is bigger and stronger! At least Perceval is faster!

Iron Head 2 on Aron
(6)(2)(2)
(3)(4)(4) Aron takes 2 dmg 4/7hp -1 pain.
Flinch: (6)(5)(6) Aron flinches!

Iron Head 3 on Aron
(6)(4)
(5)(1)(3) Aron takes 1 dmg 3/7hp -2 pain
Flinch: (3)(1)(3)

The crowd looks confused! Tanuki's tower shrugs and puts out gray ribbons.

[Iron]

Stonemason Addams Round 3

Drain Punch 1
(3)(1)(5)(1) Pancham misses as he moves in synch with his trainer! But he's smiling anyway.

"Rhyhorn, we HAVE to slow that Pancham! Bulldoze!"

The big Pokemon responds, tearing up the battlefield, sending bits crumbling away down the cliff!
Bulldoze 1
(2)(5)(2)
4 Str + 2 power + 1 stab -3 vit = 4d6
(5)(4)(6)(5) The crowd gasps as Pancham sinks deep into the disturbed dirt! Pancham takes 4 dmg. 2/6hp -2 pain! -1 Dex!

Pancham breaks the tie for iniative, but he does not have enough dice now!

Stomp 2
(3)(1) Miss. Rhyhorn also cannot maneuver properly in the area attack.

[Dragonstrike]

That puts Nathan and Kirlia on the edge of their seats for sure!  Oh no!

...she and Pancham can still pull through, though.  Even just one solid hit could end things for either pokemon...

If Shiva and/or Pancham happen to be looking at the crowd, they might notice Nathan giving them a rather...approving, confident stare.  Kirlia waving the ribbons around with that same confidence.

They could still do this.  Easily.  Just one solid, strong Drain Punch is all that's needed...

[Spiritmon]

Spoiler

Steelworker Gertrude Round 1

Iron Head 1 on Aron
(5)(4)(1)(3)(3)(2)
4 vit = 3d6 dmg
(4)(2)(3) Aron takes 1 dmg 6/7hp
Flinch: (2)(2)(1)

Iron Head 1 on Perceval
2 Dex + 3 Fight + 2 brawl -3 actions = 4d6
(3)(2)(3)(4)
4 Str + 3 power +1 stab -3 vit = 5d6
(5)(3)(1)(5)(4) Perceval takes 3 dmg 3/6hp
Flinch: (4)(1)(3)

The two Aron meet head on! Neither flinches, but Perceval comes off a little the worse. That other Aron is bigger and stronger! At least Perceval is faster!

Iron Head 2 on Aron
(6)(2)(2)
(3)(4)(4) Aron takes 2 dmg 4/7hp -1 pain.
Flinch: (6)(5)(6) Aron flinches!

Iron Head 3 on Aron
(6)(4)
(5)(1)(3) Aron takes 1 dmg 3/7hp -2 pain
Flinch: (3)(1)(3)

The crowd looks confused! Tanuki's tower shrugs and puts out gray ribbons.

"Damn. That Aron is very strong. Okay then, Aron use Protect! Then use Iron Head one time!"

Protect Acuracy: Dex (3) + Fight (3) + Canalize (3) - Actions (2) = 7d6
Notes: Shield. Priority 5. Reduce 3 damage dice.

Iron Head Acuracy: Dex (3) + Fight (3) + Brawl (3) - Actions (3) = 6d6
Damage: Power (3) + STR (3) + STAB (1) = 7d6
Notes: D3 Chance to Flinch.

[Lord Windos]

Heart's apology is thankfully accepted, she coyly apologied for punching him as well before praising his stealth, so now looking at these Old Unown Heart was showing them was it. Shiva frowned at them – they looked so different that those she saw in books and these three Unown of the Shelter. She let Ventus taking a gander at them for a bit, before eventually and carefully bringing up that „Ehm... Maybe we can show this to Nathan later or tomorrow morning, he's so interested in historican things I guess.“ Then she faced first Ventus, then Heart, then Heart's writing, waiting for their thoughts on this idea.

*Minor Flashback!*

Ventus couldn't understand the contents of the Old Unown message heart had recorded, but his experience with cryptograms and cyphers (Team Plasma) and programming language (Porygon!) told him that it was nuanced, highly metamorphic depending on how the letters combined, and utterly indecipherable without SOME point of reference. So when Shiva brought up the suggestion to bring this to Nathan, he could only readily agree with her! "Agreed! Trying to make heads or tails of this is like trying to comprehend C++ or Binary when you are ignorant of the core basics, so its best we leave Nathan and Solomon to unravel these messages. I want to learn how to do so myself eventually, if only to sate my own curiosity, but that will be for another times."

*Minor Flashback End!*

"Kingdra, the ordained time has come. I am here to release you from the Shelter's captivity, and take you into my own care as we explore the whole of Cheshire itself. Are you ready, my lord?"

Another lordly bow! He likes that subservient language. This is really happening!!

The empath's smile only grew wider as the Sealord accepted becoming a part of his family, and return their bow with a deeply reveratial one of his own. "With all my heart, I thank you for your generosity and tolerance of incorporating you into my family, my lord. From hence forth, I will endevour to uphold and ever magnify your own brilliant majesty and power, attend to your needs and desires that are within my powerful to fulfil, and do my utmost to make sure that you'll never be without excitement or entertainment! Thank you, Kingdra."

Ventus then resumed his straight and formal posture, and gestured one hand towards them with a beatific smile. "Now let us move onto the next matter, my liege. It is tradition for every member that become a part of my family to receive a name of their own, in order to set them apart from other members of their species and to signify their own importance and unique qualities. I've come up with two names that would be most fitting for you, but I'm unsure as to which one would be the best for such a mighty Sealord such as yourself, so I've decided to let you choose which name most suits your desires, or none at all if you wish only to be address as Kingdra. "

"The first name I have chosen would be Matariel. They are the Angel of Rain, and have providence of the lifewaters the fall to the earth. Since you have the ability Swift Swim and I plan to teach you Rain Dance to further amplify your already imposing battle prowess, such a name would be all too fitting. The second one I've selected is Ao Guang. The name correspond to the Chinese deity 'The Azure Dragon', and it refers to his title as 'Dragon King of the Eastern Sea' . Given your title as Sealord and your own majesty and graceful appearance, the name is also rather fitting too. Which one is to your preference, my lord, if any?"

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Nope, neither Master nor Pokemon take a look at the crowd/audience as the latter can't and the first is busy with silently cursing. Yes, completely silently because a lady does not curse.

*instead, dramatical gesture of sweeping and rising gesture over half the battlefield* Pancham, you hear me...? If so, respond and let me know you're well! Please!" It took a few moments of worrying, hoping and waiting until a black paw appeared from the disturbed dirt. Then another. Then the rest of the not-so-fluffy body appeared back to the field, remains of dust staining his pure black-white fur. Pancham took one short moment to shake his head to get rid of any dust in his face - before, to his Master's delight, casted a mischievous pose that cleary showd both the foe, Rhyhorn and the audience that he's not yet defeated, he's tough beneath that cute as boots appearance!

"Nice to see you again, we're indeed not yet finished! PUNCH again, but concentrate on only hitting one spot this time. Concentrate... Feel that energy floating through you. Then - attack."


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Accuracy Roll single Drain Punch!: 2 Dext (usually 3 without Bulldoze) + 2 Fight + 1 Brawl - 2 Pain = 3d6
Damage Roll: Still 3 Strenght + 3 power of the move + +1 STAB + 1 thanks to Iron Fist = 8d6, still +1 SE on Rhyhorn. Come on, dice, only two successes needed!
Additional notes: Restores HP half the damage dealt, minimum 1hp.

[Iron]

Steelworker Gertrude

Protect 1
7 dice, -2 pain
(1)(1)(5)(5)(2) Aron protects itself!

Iron Head 1 on Perceval
7 dice -2 actions -2 pain = 3d6
(3)(2)(1) Aron skids to a halt to avoid the Protection spell.

Iron Head 2 on Aron
(1)(6)(1)(6)
(6)(5)(3) Aron takes 2 dmg! 1/7hp -3 pain
Flinch: (2)(2)(1)

Iron Head 2 on Perceval
(5)
(4)(6)(5)(5)(3) Perceval faints.

"Wow, what a close one! But good job, Aron, dude!"