[Game Thread] Pokerole: Mount Coronet Mystery

[Spiritmon]

Meanwhile, Kogeki, Lucas, and Kee discover that the path on the right is actually just a single pillar standing amidst a series of disjointed cliffs!  The paths definitely look like they might be interconnecting with each other.  Fortunately, with access to Fly, everyone's able to get across safely, but that could have proven to be a rather...troublesome obstacle.  A single tree stands on the cliffs to the east.



This area seems to be populated mainly by Flying types.

1. Staravia*

Kogeki could see all the kinds of flying pokPoke around them. "It's pretty awesome to you have befriend such a incredible dragon at your side Kee. Must be honest with you, despite our sour first meeting, you are a skilled trainer. I think I would not mind keeping traveling with you, Rans and Karen. But I guess you have your own goals when this Coronet business is over."

"Do you have plans on mind? It's kinda important you have a goal on mind besides stay alive. It helps sharp your survive instincts, and give help as a reminder why you are fighting for yourself."

When Kee give his answer (or not depending in Phantom desire) Kogeki spot a strange Pokemon. "Hmm. I think I gonna do some battling if you don't mind Kee and Lucas. Gama could use some training. That bird could be use as a nice training. And might be a good source of trade later with professor Rowan."

Encounter 1 Dragonstrike.

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Wes's Espeon gives Octavia a polite nod, as they can certainly respect a fellow Eeveelution and their owner, but he doesn't seem to be very interested in socializing right now.  He's obviously very disciplined and focused on his current task of protecting Rui.

Oh, Octavia could feel that - that's why she abstained from running over to this Espeon and soft-force them to socialize. Still, such a noble and dutiful fellow Eeveelution, protecting a lady with amnesia from harm and warning her shall shadowy Pokemon (quite literally even) lurk around!~ This Espeon certainly has Octavia's respect.

Lucas frowns as he briefly explains.  "It means trouble, that's what.  According to Espeon, Shadow Pokemon are near emotionless, and thus rather...merciless when it comes to battles.  If they get out of control, they don't care what they might be attacking.  Pokemon, landmarks, humans...nothing is safe from their destructive tendencies.  I'm afraid this is a bit out of my own wheelhouse too, and Espeon's the closest thing we have to an expert on dealing with them.  The moral of the story is: be very, very careful if you see the pokemon suddenly become surrounded in a shadowy, black aura.  Those Shadow type moves were even able to do a number on my pokemon, believe it or not.  They didn't seem to care what type my pokemon were, and seemed to be super effective every time.  If we can beat them in battle, though, that seems to purify them, saving them from the darkness."

Kee listen to Lucas' explanation what Shadow Pokemon are with quite the attention and interested; the more he hears about those.... special Pokemon, the more his expression darkens. "Ugh... And ya have ENCOUNTERED some of those 'n d'feated 'em even, right? Well, thanks for all that info, and yes I'm gonna keep an eye - or two actually - open for ANY wild 'Mon that features such a black 'n shadowy aura, and act properly an' thoughtful in that case, 's well as try to bring 'em down as quick as possible if that does....purify 'em."

Shadow Pokemon.... He's having a bad, VERY BAD feeling that they're strongly connected to that black sky and stuff surrounding Mt. Coronet. Honestly though, what dafaque is actually WRONG with this mountain??!


Eh, better get away from any of these thoughts and focus on progressing, on the back of Orpheus Kee, Kogeki and Lucas (if anybody prefers to fly over to the right cliff on their own, Kee of course lets them do so) make their way to the cliff. Its a flight of a mere minute, but Kee's carefull to keep a good hold on his gentle dragon's white fluff to NOT experience first-handedly how far down one will fall.

Kogeki could see all the kinds of flying pokPoke around them. "It's pretty awesome to you have befriend such a incredible dragon at your side Kee. Must be honest with you, despite our sour first meeting, you are a skilled trainer. I think I would not mind keeping traveling with you, Rans and Karen. But I guess you have your own goals when this Coronet business is over."

"Do you have plans on mind? It's kinda important you have a goal on mind besides stay alive. It helps sharp your survive instincts, and give help as a reminder why you are fighting for yourself."

Oh, that.... Is that a praise coming from the semi-cyborg ninja? How dear and adorable, Kee's rather delighted over these words, and Orpheus gives a thankful look at Kogeki after they have safely landed. "Ya think so? ...Well, thanks~~ 'Skilled' is a....rather wide term though, d'pendin' how ya interpret it..." He pets and cuddles his dear Drampa before eventually recalling them into their Premier Ball. "Well, he seems to be trapped 'n transported? to this place here just like me, guess that adds to a certain synergy we two are havin'."

"P...Plans on mind?" About that the colorful rave-musican-guy doesn't have to think long! "Plain 'n old survivin' this business if I can, find out WHY I ended up here... That does it for tha time being." ┐(￣∀￣)┌


And so, while Kogeki goes off to seewhat this Staravia is up to, Kee lets his gaze randomly wander across the sky, takes a moment to enjoy the fresh and clean air up here... Until a LOUD and SHARP cry of an eagly-like Pokemon rudely disturbes his moments of downtime, causing him to fixate them with an annoyed glance as they glide over his head as if to intentionally mock him. Huh well, it's obviously a Braviary.

2. Braviary
Difficulty: Tough
Cap: 2
Note: Flying overhead, obviously looking for prey.  Definitely looks aggressive, but can be avoided for now.

"Seems like they're out on tha look-out for prey... Well, TOO BAD, they'll run into a BATTLE instead, hmpf!!" (҂ `з´ ) He's obviously NOT pleased that this big bird has ruined things for him, he's quick to bring Octavia out again as well as Draven before calling out to this Braviary with as much as his voice is able to bring up: "HEY YOU UP THERE BRAVIARY, HOW 'BOUT YOU'D COME DOWN FOR A MINUTE 'N SEE HOW WELL YA CAN HANDLE SOME TOXICAL FAIRY DUST?~"

Octavia's holding her Quick Claw, bringing her +2 in the Init Roll.

[Dragonstrike]

Some NPCs are interested in helping with the harder encounters.

Does Randolph want assistance from Rui for the Mandibuzz encounter?

Similarly, does Kee want assistance from Lucas with Braviary?

Both will be on standby if their aid isn't requested.

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Similarly, does Kee want assistance from Lucas with Braviary?

Hmm, that depends - There's no rule that lethal moves can't be clashed, or is there? I didn't find any in the corebook. Will a sucessfully clashed lethal move still hit my Pokemon with lethal damage or won't it?

- If it WILL, then yes, then I wish for Lucas' assistance for the sake of getting out of this Encounter as safely and fastly as possible.

- If it WLL NOT, then I wish to handle this Encounter by myself with Octavia and Draven. What Lucas could do instead then is exploring the nearby area (= the tile we're on right now) to see if he can find any hints that may be of importance.

[Dragonstrike]

Hmm, that depends - There's no rule that lethal moves can't be clashed, or is there? I didn't find any in the corebook. Will a sucessfully clashed lethal move still hit my Pokemon with lethal damage or won't it?

- If it WILL, then yes, then I wish for Lucas' assistance for the sake of getting out of this Encounter as safely and fastly as possible.

- If it WLL NOT, then I wish to handle this Encounter by myself with Octavia and Draven. What Lucas could do instead then is exploring the nearby area (= the tile we're on right now) to see if he can find any hints that may be of importance.

They can be clashed, yes.  A clashed Lethal move will still deal Lethal damage.

Lucas hears that Braviary's battle cry too.  "Oh shit!  Hang on, Kee, we're coming!  Blitz, we've got another Flyer on our hands!"

Lucas tosses out only a single pokeball, but one pokemon is usually all he needs!  Bursting from the red and white sphere is his blue and red digiduck!  Porygon-Z immediately begins calculating the optimal way to approach this fight.

SURPRISE!: Instantly uses Conversion upon being summoned!

Conversion
(3)(6)(2)(3)(6)(4)(5)(2)(4)(3)
Porygon-Z changes color schemes as it changes type, becoming a blue and yellow Electric type!  Every time it glitches slightly, sparks also fly!
Bzzzt!

Braviary Round 1 Initiatives
Blitz: (4) + 12 = 16
Octavia: (5) + 9 = 14
Draven: (6) + 7 = 13
Braviary: (1) + 10 = 11

[Dragonstrike]

When Kogeki aproaches the Staravia, he can make out more of the details that explain why it was so easy to spot even with all that darkness obscuring the sky above.

A black and white bird would have been difficult to spot in this odd weather.  A brown one that leaves a trail of shiny sparkles as it walks, however, is quite easy to see. Mostly because of said sparkles.

When Kogeki and Gama approach the edge of the nearby cliff, Staravia turns to face them instead of the unidentified snack it was pecking at on the ground.  It doesn't hesitate to boldly spread its wings and get ready to take to the skies once it becomes clear that frog's looking for a fight!

Staravia Round 1 Initiatives
Gama: (6) + 10 = 16
Shiny Staravia: (1) + 9 = 10

[Lord Windos]

Some NPCs are interested in helping with the harder encounters.

Does Randolph want assistance from Rui for the Mandibuzz encounter?

Similarly, does Kee want assistance from Lucas with Braviary?

Both will be on standby if their aid isn't requested.

If Rui wish to help Ran with the Shadow Mandibuzz, he won't reject her. She's and Espeon are the closest things to experts at dealing with them, so if they feel comfortable enough to face the it, he'll let them! In that case, he'll only field Paula with whatever Pokemon Rui ends up sending out, which if I had to guess would probably be either Scizors or Milotic (as sending out Espeon is just not a good idea, for obvious reasons)

[Dragonstrike]

Karen definitely wants to check out that weird looking Absol.  Amethyst does too.  "Be careful with that Mandibuzz, alright?  This place is giving me the heebie jeebies too..."

Espeon encourages Rui to join Randolph in fighting the Mandibuzz, rather than Rui suggesting it herself.  She still sounds a little shaken from the earlier incident, but she's trying her best to not be a burden.  "...m-may we join you, Randolph?  If these Shadow Pokemon are as bad as Espeon says they are...w-well, I'd like to help.  Or...try to, at least..."

Mandibuzz stares at the passerby below as they work on getting themselves organized.  It doesn't seem to be aggressive at first...

Rui, not being a pokemon trainer and having amnesia, is uncertain which pokemon to use for the battle.  She ends up looking to Espeon and Scizor for advice (neither have a pokeball for differing reasons).  Espeon simply shakes its head and looks at Scizor.  The armored bug gives Rui a nod and prepares himself for a fight.

As soon as Randolph and Rui gather underneath the tree Mandibuzz is roosting in and start summoning pokemon, the vulture spreads its wings and shrieks!  It leaps off of the branch it's on and dives towards the humans and their pokemon, now in full attack mode instead of waiting around for something to happen!

Welp, looks like it's gone plain berserk.

Shadow Mandibuzz Round 1 Initiatives
Paula: (6) + 9 = 15
Scizor: (4) + 9 = 13
Mandibuzz: (4) + 9 = 13

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

Karen definitely wants to check out that weird looking Absol.  Amethyst does too.  "Be careful with that Mandibuzz, alright?  This place is giving me the heebie jeebies too..."

Espeon encourages Rui to join Randolph in fighting the Mandibuzz, rather than Rui suggesting it herself.  She still sounds a little shaken from the earlier incident, but she's trying her best to not be a burden.  "...m-may we join you, Randolph?  If these Shadow Pokemon are as bad as Espeon says they are...w-well, I'd like to help.  Or...try to, at least..."

Mandibuzz stares at the passerby below as they work on getting themselves organized.  It doesn't seem to be aggressive at first...

Rui, not being a pokemon trainer and having amnesia, is uncertain which pokemon to use for the battle.  She ends up looking to Espeon and Scizor for advice (neither have a pokeball for differing reasons).  Espeon simply shakes its head and looks at Scizor.  The armored bug gives Rui a nod and prepares himself for a fight.

As soon as Randolph and Rui gather underneath the tree Mandibuzz is roosting in and start summoning pokemon, the vulture spreads its wings and shrieks!  It leaps off of the branch it's on and dives towards the humans and their pokemon, now in full attack mode instead of waiting around for something to happen!

Welp, looks like it's gone plain berserk.

Shadow Mandibuzz Round 1 Initiatives
Paula: (6) + 9 = 15
Scizor: (4) + 9 = 13
Mandibuzz: (4) + 9 = 13

Not even a second after the black buzzard decided to attack did Ran started to curse vehemently, rushing forward to cover Rui with his diminutive form as much as he could, glaring at the Mandibuzz with a vengeance! The sea sprite was a bit more reluctant to sally forth to the front line, despite her natural Type advantage of the feathered fiend (Shadow Pokemon were scary !) , but never the less she came to the defense of Rui and her master by standing between it and them!

"Verdammt noch mal und Arschloch, I hate when my worst expectations turns out right! Paula, put this Mandibuzz to Sleep like ya did with that Gyarados, then cast that Lucky Chant of yours, send a Water Pulse at it to try and disorient it, before sucking it dry with your Draining Kiss! Scizors, if she manages to put it to Sleep, I suggest you use that opportunity to either buff yourself and go quickly on the assault, or hurt it good while its vulnerable! Rui, watch us carefully, and you'll pick up how to battle in no time! Now, everyone, let's take this vulture DOWN!!"

Orders: Well, do you look at that, Paula's going first! You know what that means: trying to put the big birdie to Sleep with Sing (Let there be much Conditional Will Point usage on it!), the Lucky Chant to eliminate some dice luck, followed by Water Pulse to try and Proc it's Confusion effect and then capping it all off with a Draining Kiss! If Paula get's bodied for 3 or More HP Damage, immediately use a Potion on her the first chance Ran gets, but if Mandibuzz is Asleep and at - 1 Pain......use a Dusk Ball (If the Shadow Sky outside would fulfilled it's Max Capture Conditions) or Great Ball (If it doesn't) to try and Catch it before it Faints, as Ran's curious to see if a the Shadow Pokemon of Mt. Coronet remain that way if Captured before being Fainted. That, and if taken out that way, then it can't get up to any mischief with its Shadow Moves, now can it? Let Rui's first proper Pokemon battle commence!

Moves:

Sing
Accuracy: Cute (*4) + Contest (3) + Perform (3) - 5 Accuracy - 2 Actions = 3D6 Base Dice
Effect: Known!
Note: Conditional Willpointed!

Lucky Chant
Accuracy: SPE (3) + Contest + Perform - 4 Actions = 5D6 Base Dice
Effect: Begone, (1)(1)s and Enemy Crits!

Water Pulse
Accuracy: DEX (3) + Fight (3) + Channel (3) - 6 Actions = 3D6 Base Dice
Damage: SPE (3) + 2 + STAB = 6D6 Base Damage
Effect: *Confuse 3*

Draining Kiss
Accuracy: INS (*4) + Contest + Allure (3) - 8D6 Actions = 2D6 Dice
Damage: 6D6 + 1 Base Damage
Effect: Drain Move

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Original Post

Lucas hears that Braviary's battle cry too.  "Oh shit!  Hang on, Kee, we're coming!  Blitz, we've got another Flyer on our hands!"

Lucas tosses out only a single pokeball, but one pokemon is usually all he needs!  Bursting from the red and white sphere is his blue and red digiduck!  Porygon-Z immediately begins calculating the optimal way to approach this fight.

SURPRISE!: Instantly uses Conversion upon being summoned!

Conversion
(3)(6)(2)(3)(6)(4)(5)(2)(4)(3)
Porygon-Z changes color schemes as it changes type, becoming a blue and yellow Electric type!  Every time it glitches slightly, sparks also fly!
Bzzzt!

Braviary Round 1 Initiatives
Blitz: (4) + 12 = 16
Octavia: (5) + 9 = 14
Draven: (6) + 7 = 13
Braviary: (1) + 10 = 11

Ooohhhh, reinforcement? Now that's nice, Kee gives Lucas a welcoming and delightful wave once he and his digital AI-mon join him in that....conflict with this wanna-be-symbol of the ideal Pokemon Partner. "Now it'll be three vs. one, ya better start preparin' for yar DOWNFALL, eagle!! Sorry that I'm not sorry 'bout this being sorta an unfair coming-together, but what was again 'bout yar trademark braviary ya're named after?"

Octavia immediately starts to HISS and GROWL and BRISTLE HER FUR at this big bird, Draven's claws are ITCHING to give this bird a taste of their own medicine. "That eager to prove yarselves here?~ Well, no holdin' back then, sing 'em a song of their demise my dear one, while you, mah toxic catbat, aim to trick 'em b'fore blasting 'em with yar poison!~~ Oh, but stay safe an' act accordingly if they're comin' at ya with their everything, 'kay?~"


Octavia's going to let her voice be HEARD, those cliffs will certainly come in handy now!

Accuracy Roll Echoed Voice 1: 3 Dext + 4 Fight + 3 Channel - 2 Actions = 8d6
Accuracy Roll Echoed Voice 2: 3 Dext + 4 Fight + 3 Channel - 4 Actions = 6d6
Accuracy Roll Echoed Voice 3: 3 Dext + 4 Fight + 3 Channel - 6 Actions = 4d6
Accuracy Roll Echoed Voice 4: 3 Dext + 4 Fight + 3 Channel - 8 Actions = 2d6
Damage Roll: 4 Special + 2 power of the move + STAB* + Pixilate Bonus* = 8d6, +1 dice for every consectuive use due to the echo this move causes
Additional notes: Fairy Type instead of Normal. Soundbased.


Draven in the meantime prepares to be MEAN, that'll be funfunFUN indeed! He'll enjoy falling into bloodlust! (1 restored HP for every 4 points of damage he deals out)

Accuracy Roll Foul Play 1: 3 Dext + 4 Fight + 1 Brawl + Wide Lens - 2 Actions = 7d6
Damage Roll: Baraviary's Strength + 3 power of the move + STAB = min. 4d6
Additional notes: I bet this Braviary has massive amounts of Strength.

Accuracy Roll Sludge Bomb 2: 3 Dext + 4 Fight + 3 Channel + Wide Lens - 4 Actions = 7d6
Damage Roll: 4 Special + 3 power of the move + STAB = 8d6
Additional notes: Has 3CD to poison.

Accuracy Roll Venoshock 3: 3 Dext + 4 Fight + 3 Channel + Wide Lens - 6 Actions = 5d6
Damage Roll: 4 Special + 2 power of the move + STAB = 7d6
Additional notes: Gains +2 dice of Damage if Braviary is poisoned.


Clashes:
- If Braviary targets Octavia with Slash, she'll clash that with pixilated Swift having a base pool of 10d6 (4 Special + 4 Fight + 2 Clash)
- If he targets her with Superpower, clash that with Disarming Voice, 10d6 base pool as well. She'll get out unharmed if successful due to Fighting being NVE on a fae like her!~
- If Braviary targets Draven with Slash, he'll clash that with an Absorb, 10d6 base pool.
- If it's Superpower, clash that with a Giga Drain, 10d6 bade pool again.


Item Usage:
- For both Draven and Octavia a Potion is prepared shall they fall to 2HP or less.