[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Iron]

Elanor was destined to be the location of the meteor forever. That's why Ralts manipulated the party into going there.

Luxi gains +1 Happiness and +1 Loyalty after being fitted with her favorite jewels, the light blue ones. You notice her fairy aura resonates with them.

[Spiritmon]

Trevenant takes +1 Happiness at bringing a little greenery to this desert. He's careful not to make the oasis too large, since the bare desert habitat is important too.

This scenario is more a case of guiding the Earthpower within Viktor, but you sense how the Earthpower within yourself is also surging forward to meet the Earthpower in the roots.

Charmander and Helioptile descend on the food as soon as it's ready, and eat their fill. Rarer Pokemon begin appearing too, starting with a pair of Vibrava and finally a shy Darmanitan.

Heart sigh, satisfied with his job done. He approach the Helioptile and Charmander and talk with them. "This Oasis is a gift of apology. For deny you all the food you needed. This place is a safe place for any Pokemon who need to come." Heart offer a hand. "So...apologize accepted?"

With that done, Heart said to Chorizo, who he feel he is watching. "Master Chorizo? Mistake averted. You might not judging me for my decisions. But I want to become a good example for Moltres and my other Pokemon. Let's continue the lessons."

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Elanor was destined to be the location of the meteor forever. That's why Ralts manipulated the party into going there.

Luxi gains +1 Happiness and +1 Loyalty after being fitted with her favorite jewels, the light blue ones. You notice her fairy aura resonates with them.

Ah... That eases some of Shiva's guilt, quite nicely even. Still, the destruction of pretty Elanor and the image of cruelsome experimenting on that Tepig will haunt her for a while.


Yaaaaay, Chi's enjoying Shiva's attention and gifts, with that gemstony jewelry the smol dragonfairy looks even more cute!! Dear heavens, that joyful and thankful look Chi's giving Shiva turns her heart into melting wax, more adorableness and she's going to faint or suffer a sugar shock. Luckily none's around to give the natural fae enthusiast weird looks.

She just CAN'T help to shower her Luxi with more pets, cuddles and a handful of tasty treats, and Chi's happy to soak up every bit of love Master's giving her. <3 "Looks good on you, looks SO good on you, suits you sososo well!!~" Now the two are falling backwards into the grass and roll around together. The scene ends with Shiva being out of breath and laying there in the grass blinking at the sun, all while giving soft pets to the purring Luxi resting on her chest and stomach.

"Ehehehehe....~♡ Okay, enough leisure and fooling around. C'mon Chi, let's.... Let's explore this park a little, yes! ( ÒωÓ)و☆" She sits up (causing Chi to slide down into her lap), picks up a random flower from beside her and puts it behind her ear. "Together of course! ^0^ Let's do a treasure hunt, walking around the park and seeing what we'll find - or what will find us. The deeper we go, the better... There's no need to be afraid! You're up for that?~"

Assuming Chi agrees and is eager to search for interesting things, the two get going. Chi can lead the way, or alternatively sit on her shoulder and enjoy things from a higher position, whatever floats her boat. Celebi Park is now their exploration area, two are keeping their senses open and won't leave a single stone unturned.


Mechanics:
More bonding! If Encounter Slots don't matter, Shiva and Chi can search for various things: Useful or special plants, Berries, lost Items... Whenever there's a hint of something interesting around, something catches Chi's curiosity OR something triggers Shiva's sixth sense, they're going to investigate.
At the peak of the exploration/the deepest part of Celebi Park they'll take a rest and share an Enigma Berry - encountering and fighting a special Pokemon is hopefully right up a Luxi's alley!
(Iron, take your time to think of something nice/cool for this whole scene)

[Iron]

Trevenant takes +1 Happiness at bringing a little greenery to this desert. He's careful not to make the oasis too large, since the bare desert habitat is important too.

This scenario is more a case of guiding the Earthpower within Viktor, but you sense how the Earthpower within yourself is also surging forward to meet the Earthpower in the roots.

Charmander and Helioptile descend on the food as soon as it's ready, and eat their fill. Rarer Pokemon begin appearing too, starting with a pair of Vibrava and finally a shy Darmanitan.

Heart sigh, satisfied with his job done. He approach the Helioptile and Charmander and talk with them. "This Oasis is a gift of apology. For deny you all the food you needed. This place is a safe place for any Pokemon who need to come." Heart offer a hand. "So...apolo accepted?"

With that done, Heart said to Chorizo, who he feel he is watching. "Master Chorizo? Mistake averted. You might not judging me for my decisions. But I want to become a good example for Moltres and my other Pokemon. Let's continue the lessons."

The Helioptile race around you in circles excitedly, happy to have made a friend and obtained some food.

Chorizo steps out of a mirage. "Only you can set your standard of ethics, but it is important to do so. We will continue."

You follow him to the outskirts of the Earthstar Forest, where you run into a Pokemon Ranger. She greets Chorizo by name, a little surprised by him. By contrast, Chorizo is not surprised at all. "Muira, this is my friend Heart. Heart, Muira, Pokemon Ranger. Muira, do you mind if we tag along with you for a bit? Shadow you at work today? Heart is interested in the career of Ranger."

"I suppose that's OK, but both of you need to stay quiet. Today I'm trying a controlled burn to reduce the amount of firewood in this part of the forest. If it goes too long without being burned, any fires that start become more devastating."

Muira gets help from wild Vulpix and Fletchinder, burning in a circle so the flames will billow inward. As she's at the furthest point away from you, the fire suddenly bursts unexpectedly out of control. Chorizo pushes Heart forward. "Fix it. Burn out all the fuel from underneath the flames." A Tepig trots forward curiously to Heart's side. When you try to summon a Pokemon from a Pokeball, you find they have vanished again, along with Chorizo. When you open your mouth, no sound comes out. You are unable to speak.

[Iron]

After taking the Enigma berry, you notice Chi's new jewelry beginning to glow. You two creep forward cautiously, playing hot-and-cold with the light of the gems. The peak of their light comes as you duck behind a small Cheri tree covered in Cherubi and Cheri Berries. As you brush against it, the tree shimmers and becomes a royal-looking Sawsbuck, a large and majestic exemplar of the species. You notice that its feet do not touch the ground as it gallops a short distance away and swerves to face you, lowering its summertime antlers aggressively. It always walks a few inches above the forest floor.

There are still Cherubi hiding in its fur and leafs.

[Spiritmon]

Spoiler

The Helioptile race around you in circles excitedly, happy to have made a friend and obtained some food.

Chorizo steps out of a mirage. "Only you can set your standard of ethics, but it is important to do so. We will continue."

You follow him to the outskirts of the Earthstar Forest, where you run into a Pokemon Ranger. She greets Chorizo by name, a little surprised by him. By contrast, Chorizo is not surprised at all. "Muira, this is my friend Heart. Heart, Muira, Pokemon Ranger. Muira, do you mind if we tag along with you for a bit? Shadow you at work today? Heart is interested in the career of Ranger."

"I suppose that's OK, but both of you need to stay quiet. Today I'm trying a controlled burn to reduce the amount of firewood in this part of the forest. If it goes too long without being burned, any fires that start become more devastating."

Muira gets help from wild Vulpix and Fletchinder, burning in a circle so the flames will billow inward. As she's at the furthest point away from you, the fire suddenly bursts unexpectedly out of control. Chorizo pushes Heart forward. "Fix it. Burn out all the fuel from underneath the flames." A Tepig trots forward curiously to Heart's side. When you try to summon a Pokemon from a Pokeball, you find they have vanished again, along with Chorizo. When you open your mouth, no sound comes out. You are unable to speak.

[Iron]

You find that your control over Earthpower hasn't grown enough to let you do that, alone, on such a scale. The flames keep coming.

[Spiritmon]

You find that your control over Earthpower hasn't grown enough to let you do that, alone, on such a scale. The flames keep coming.

Then I will, I don't know? Transform the soil beneath the flames in sand to not have fuel to continue grown? Or burn out the fuel to end the source of the flames?

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

After taking the Enigma berry, you notice Chi's new jewelry beginning to glow. You two creep forward cautiously, playing hot-and-cold with the light of the gems. The peak of their light comes as you duck behind a small Cheri tree covered in Cherubi and Cheri Berries. As you brush against it, the tree shimmers and becomes a royal-looking Sawsbuck, a large and majestic exemplar of the species. You notice that its feet do not touch the ground as it gallops a short distance away and swerves to face you, lowering its summertime antlers aggressively. It always walks a few inches above the forest floor.

There are still Cherubi hiding in its fur and leafs.

Oi, Shiva and Chi have lots of fun playing hot-and-cold with lights of the latter's gemstone jewelry!~ This was pretty much the kind of treasure hunt she was hoping for. <3

At first Shiva was somewhat confused why the gemstones have lead them towards a small tree bearing Cherubi and Cheri Berries, but she gasps and quickly takes a step back as that very tree turned into a REAL and VIVID Saswbuck before her very eyes. And what a graceful and majestic exemplar on top of that, and sosoSO beeeeeautiful!! Never before has she seen a Sawsbuck that could compare to this exemplar. Ohhhh, and it does not touch the ground while walking?!

In response to this Sawsbuck reacting aggressively, Chi lowers her body and lets out some sort of hiss, then swiftly turns around and hides behind Shiva's legs. Not going to loose eye contact to that big tree-like stag though eeeeekkkk!! Shiva herself stays calm after having recovered a little from the initial amazement. She raises her hands and with it the ancient Shield protectively in front of her to show that she does not mean harm. "H-hello, precious and large Sawsbuck of Celebi Park...", she adresses them, "We - me and my Pokemon companions - are very sorry for having ventured into your territory and disturbed you. We are here with good intentions, maybe you've even spotted me before taking some rest in this beautiful park? Mother Nature's bountiful here. ... I'm not here to harm or catch you or your dear Cherubi. Me and my smol dragonfairy - " Chi lets out a chirp, " - have been guided to you, we've been looking for something special and extraordinaire. Allow me to...propose you an offer, Sawsbuck: A battle, just for training. Training for the both of us. You're obviously ready to chase me away, and so I'll leave afterwards. It'll be just you against my dear Luxi here, she's still young and needs experience, but capable she is indeed -  I will NOT faint you, I will NOT harm you lethally, I will NOT try to catch you. In return, you'll show me what you can do. You'll let me pick a few Cheri Berries if I win, that too. Please!~ Additionally, I'll throw in a new move for you, regardless who ends up surpassing the other." Shiva casts a small grin as her thoughts wander to that infinite TM of Natural Gift in her stuff. She feels that move would suit this special Sawsbuck so well!~

Chi's still sceptical about fighting this big and royal tree-stag, but Shiva returns her insecure gaze with a proud and assuring one of her own. "Aww c'mon, my dear... You'll make it, you'll see!~ Trust in me and in your skill, pay attention to your opponent and listen to what I'm asking you to so - "Then she lowers her voice to a mere whisper, "If all goes awry, the Shield's going to keep ya safe...~~"


(Assuming Sawsbuck agrees, you're not going to roll Init Order and instead I can directly go describing how Chi wins over Sawsbuck, is that right Iron? Can you then describe a little how Sawbuck defends themselves? :> So curious about this exemplar!)

[Iron]

You find that your control over Earthpower hasn't grown enough to let you do that, alone, on such a scale. The flames keep coming.

Then I will, I don't know? Transform the soil beneath the flames in sand to not have fuel to continue grown? Or burn out the fuel to end the source of the flames?

Without your Pokemon, there isn't enough power to do any of those things.