[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Yes, the Gathering Permit isn't tied to any Level (or Area might be a better word). So you can scout things out.

(Perfect!~ Means, I'll make final decisions on which Level's it'll be and which team of Pokemon will be brought along and post it in a little - definitely still today, but you don't have to come back to me on that today, after Christmas/once you open the threads again is fine to me.)

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Edit: Might not post it today, got something I'd like to finish first. Sorry for that!

[Spiritmon]

Spoiler

Woad vs Heart Round 9

Dragon Dance 1
(4)(5)(2)(6)(2)(2)(1)
You and Koa do the dragon dance together, and you gain 1 Will point!
+1 Dex + 1 Str

Espeon is a ceremonial Pokemon, but this one is very different! It moves right to the attack, though it does so with fluid grace. (+2 Dex)

Psychic 1
(6)(6)(2)(4)(6)(2) (2)(5)(4)(1) Critical hit
(1)(5)(1)(5)(3) Koa takes only 1 dmg, his dance allowing him to dodge most of the beam.
CD: (1)

Dual Chop 2&3
(6)(4)(1)(4)(5)(2)(5)(2) Critical hit
(2)(6)(2)(5)(4)(6)(2) Hit two times
(4)(2)(5)(4)(5)
(5)(3)(1) Espeon takes 5 dmg 4/9hp -2 pain.

Psychic 2
(4)(5)(2)(1)(4)(3) (3)
(4)(4)(6) Koa takes 3 dmg 5/9hp -1 pain
CD: (4)

Pyschic 3
(2)(4)(2)(2)(2)(1) Another barely hit
(1)(2)(4) Koa takes 1 dmg 4/9hp -2 pain
CD: (3)

Dual Chop 4&5
(4)(5)(4)(4)(5)(5)
(3)(3)(1)(2)(2) Miss, Hit one time with a critical hit!
(5)(3)(4)(5)(4) Espeon faints!

"Ah, the perfect sequence of attacks and dance steps to take down my most loyal companion! You are deserving of my teachings! I will whisper things to your Pokemon about this battle, ensuring their learning is maximized. Secrets, shared by generations of tattooed men and women of my clan."

Thus, your Pokemon and you will get double XP! Each of them earns 12XP, and you earn 36XP for yourself! He also gives you the money, in old coins that don't look like they've seen the light of day in a while.

When Woad give the money to Heart without Woad noticing, the magic of Natu Amulet Coin strikes once more and double the money! Heart total money: 4833. "I thank you for this opportunity of battle Mr. Woad. I feel honor to battle such great warrior as yourself. And to witness such strengh and beauty of your pokemons. Its only show I have a long path to go and I need to get stronger. Again, thank you."

Welp, training session and a battle against Woad. That means Heart have one left encounter left. Its the encounter with Chespin still availabe @Iron? Not going to go in battle mode anymore, since we already have enough battles for today. Shiva style now who is more easily to manauver.

[Iron]

Spoiler

Woad vs Heart Round 9

Dragon Dance 1
(4)(5)(2)(6)(2)(2)(1)
You and Koa do the dragon dance together, and you gain 1 Will point!
+1 Dex + 1 Str

Espeon is a ceremonial Pokemon, but this one is very different! It moves right to the attack, though it does so with fluid grace. (+2 Dex)

Psychic 1
(6)(6)(2)(4)(6)(2) (2)(5)(4)(1) Critical hit
(1)(5)(1)(5)(3) Koa takes only 1 dmg, his dance allowing him to dodge most of the beam.
CD: (1)

Dual Chop 2&3
(6)(4)(1)(4)(5)(2)(5)(2) Critical hit
(2)(6)(2)(5)(4)(6)(2) Hit two times
(4)(2)(5)(4)(5)
(5)(3)(1) Espeon takes 5 dmg 4/9hp -2 pain.

Psychic 2
(4)(5)(2)(1)(4)(3) (3)
(4)(4)(6) Koa takes 3 dmg 5/9hp -1 pain
CD: (4)

Pyschic 3
(2)(4)(2)(2)(2)(1) Another barely hit
(1)(2)(4) Koa takes 1 dmg 4/9hp -2 pain
CD: (3)

Dual Chop 4&5
(4)(5)(4)(4)(5)(5)
(3)(3)(1)(2)(2) Miss, Hit one time with a critical hit!
(5)(3)(4)(5)(4) Espeon faints!

"Ah, the perfect sequence of attacks and dance steps to take down my most loyal companion! You are deserving of my teachings! I will whisper things to your Pokemon about this battle, ensuring their learning is maximized. Secrets, shared by generations of tattooed men and women of my clan."

Thus, your Pokemon and you will get double XP! Each of them earns 12XP, and you earn 36XP for yourself! He also gives you the money, in old coins that don't look like they've seen the light of day in a while.

When Woad give the money to Heart without Woad noticing, the magic of Natu Amulet Coin strikes once more and double the money! Heart total money: 4833. "I thank you for this opportunity of battle Mr. Woad. I feel honor to battle such great warrior as yourself. And to witness such strengh and beauty of your pokemons. Its only show I have a long path to go and I need to get stronger. Again, thank you."

Welp, training session and a battle against Woad. That means Heart have one left encounter left. Its the encounter with Chespin still availabe @Iron? Not going to go in battle mode anymore, since we already have enough battles for today. Shiva style now who is more easily to manauver.

Yes. You find Chespin sitting in a grove of trees, chittering to a gathering of woodland Pokemon. He almost looks like he's holding court.

[Spiritmon]

Spoiler

Yes. You find Chespin sitting in a grove of trees, chittering to a gathering of woodland Pokemon. He almost looks like he's holding court.

Before anything, Heart make a quick stop at the Pokemon Center to let all his Pokemon to rest. He put Natu, Koa, Typhon, Blazer, D-Onix and Honedge to have a well deserved rest. In their place put Viktor, Ambipom, Caesar, Nidorina, Honchkow and Heracross (since I feel I gonna need some touch of the nature here. After the changing in his team, Heart decide to aproach the strange reunium, releasing Viktor to act as a peace maker (since he is a guardian of the forests). Heart and Viktor aproach the crowd but with all the care of the world and showing no intentions in battle.

It is Chespin or the crowd of wood Pokemon react in negativity way to Heart and his ghostly tree?

[Iron]

Actually, Trevenant's presence is welcomed, and the forest creatures make one space in their semicircle for the ghostly tree, if he wants to join.

[Spiritmon]

Actually, Trevenant's presence is welcomed, and the forest creatures make one space in their semicircle for the ghostly tree, if he wants to join.

@Iron
Well, Heart and Trevenant join then to the reunion with forest creatures. Since Heart have his Soldier Bloodline, and Trevenant its a Pokemon of the forests, is Heart capable to understand more or less what is this reunion is about? Not though Pokemon language, since Heart dont know what Pokemon talk, but he is able to understand though the actions, manner of move and maybe way of talk of those pokemon? If is in a more agressive way or passive?

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Having settled everything with the housemaster of the hostel for now, Shiva gives him a light bow out of respect. Lilith and Delphox by her side mildly join in that gesture. "Thank you for you help concerning the Safari Zone. I'll make sure to visit it well-prepared now!" *accepts the keys of her booked Single Room* "I'll be back in time to jam a little with the other guests. ^_^ Until then!" Off the natural fae enthusiast is, waving to the housemaster before she leaves.


She's making haste to get the local Pokemon Center, almost crashes through the sliding door before she comes to a sudden halt at the counter. She coughs and takes a deep breath before adressing the current Nurse Joy in duty. "Ehm, Nurse Joy, hello! I've heard that one can buy a 'Gathering Permit' for the Safari Zone here at the Center. May I have two please, for the rest of today? I'd like to visit the Zone before...everyone rushes there for the Cup tomorrow, you see?" She passes 500$, it shouldn't be a problem for her to proof that she knows how to not take too much of any plant, and delightfully accepts the Permit. "Thank you! Ah, and how are my Togekiss and Cottonee doing, may I see them real quick? Purrloin is probably yet too weak to take her along, can I leave her in your care until tomorrow?"

(Purrloin has been fainted during last battle, Raphael was at 2hp and Cottonee at 4hp. Since I'm not planning to take them along now, they can stay in Nurse Joy's care a little longer, Shiva just pays them a quick visit now to update them on things.) Both Fairies receive a careful but no less loving hug from Shiva before she turns to them with a face displaying seriousness, a bit sadness and honest affection. "Hey, you two...", she calmly speaks to them, "I... wanted to let you know that I'll be, well, leaving you here in professional care while I'll go visit the local Safari Zone. I'm sorry that I... That I'm not taking you two with me, but I've been told how poisonous Pokemon like to dwell there, and I don't want to expose you to such threat unnecessarily. I know you both are capable, but... Ahh, do not worry, I'll be prepared. *encouraging smile* Yes, even for these toxical Pokemon, should they jump at me. I'll come back to fetch you, today, I promise. Tomorrow, you'll come with me when I volunteer as a Ranger in return! Just wait, alright? Love ya both." Another hug, and Shiva heads off to Bill's PC to prepare her party for the trip into the infamous Safari Zone: By now she can feel excitement and anticipitation, all mixed with a tint of nervosity, boiling within her.

Her party looks like the following:

Spoiler

Delphox, Lilith, Nightshade, Primal Glaceon, Vaporeon, Helios and naturally Minicorn-/Flabebe-/Pumpkaboo-Egg which don't count against her party of six.

With her three fully-evolved third-stage Psychic Types Shiva's feeling able to defend herself against any poisonous Pokemon, Helios' teleporting skills may turn out vital. A capable Water Type in combination with Delphox as her fierly mage should prevent any unwanted wildland fire, and Nightshade and Primal Glaceon is a duo Shiva sees potential in. It's also a neat way to show both some nature!

Items are given out to all, see QuickPage.

With Lilith and Primal Glaceon siding her, Nightshade having taken her seat on Shiva's right shoulder and the comfy Ranger's cloak thrown over herself Shiva leaves the Pokemon Center, as the sliding door closes behind her with a 'swoosh' she knows she can STILL turn back and stay in. Gathering her courage though she puts one foot in front of the other with her gaze fixating the destination: The infamous Safari Zone.

Here's what she'll do for Encounter Slot 2/Mechanics:

Spoiler

•  She bypasses Level 1, it's said to be easy to do so. Her desired Level to visit is Level/Area 4.
  

• There, she'll look out for any Pokemon that seem extraordinaire and/or are up to show their power in a battle - if doable, she avoids any Poison Type at the moment. If one jumps at/ambushes her though, she may fight that one.
  

• While walking through Level 1, Shiva watches closely for any signs of wild Minccino and Cinccino, though her hopes aren't too high as the hyperactive twins told her they're uncommon and the desert in Charring Cross may be the better choice to search for 'em.
  

• The whole time while walking through the Zone, Shiva has her map handy and will note down the location of any useful plant/tree/bush she'll find in order to revisit them tomorrow during the downtime of Ranger Duties. She's not taking anything from the plants with her just yet.
  

• Sources of memorable crafting supplies are noted as well, if Shiva finds something she can take along right now without putting her in great danger she'll pick it (if necessary with Lilith's Telekinesis or Helios' Ally Switch aiding). If not, she'll do so tomorrow.
  

[Mikaruge108]

With that battle done, Spira heads to the Safari Zone and signs up for the cup.

[Iron]

Actually, Trevenant's presence is welcomed, and the forest creatures make one space in their semicircle for the ghostly tree, if he wants to join.

@Iron
Well, Heart and Trevenant join then to the reunion with forest creatures. Since Heart have his Soldier Bloodline, and Trevenant its a Pokemon of the forests, is Heart capable to understand more or less what is this reunion is about? Not though Pokemon language, since Heart dont know what Pokemon talk, but he is able to understand though the actions, manner of move and maybe way of talk of those pokemon? If is in a more agressive way or passive?

With your Soldier Bloodline, you can tell this isn't a war council or anything like that. With your empathy with Trevenant, you are able to figure out that the Pokemon are here to listen to Chespin, who seems to be some kind of spiritual leader. You can even see your giant Trevenant, along with the other woodland Pokemon, mimicking Chespin's actions: crossing his legs, raising his arms, gazing in certain directions intently. You figure it's like a meditation for them, but focused on nature.