[Game Thread] Lord Windos’ PokeRole Adventure 2: The Wild Lands

[Dragonstrike]

Spoiler

You make your way to the specified meeting room, its location already marked out for your convenience. Inside, you find the same man you brokered The Deal with the day prior, and he looked every bit as wretched as the Professor described. Heck, more so: he looked damn near ready to Faint was positively drenched in nervous, frightened sweet.

"Mm-m-mister! S-so g-good f-f-for you to...to meet wi-with me on such....such s-sort n-notice! I...I k-know you're a v-very busy man, b-but I needed to l-let you know -"

"*Sighs* Oh that is enough, oh cease your sniveling and groveling, you dreay and droopy dog."

Morgana.

In less than a blink, she was towering behind the seated man, looking down on them with such disinterested boredom and oh so mild irritation it was practically dripping. Judging by the poor man sudden strangled *Gasp!* , perhaps drowning is the more apt term.

"*Points to the door* Leave. We have no need for sniveling dogs, no desire nor merriment for your groveling entreatments any longer, nay. Make haste, be on and out of our w a y."

The man bolts from the room, tearing out of it with a maniac sob like a demon out from hell was after him. 

Considering who you were now dealing with, perhaps too that was true.

*Rolls* Kusanagi's Ball remains dormant - she is Unaware of what is happening. 

With a bright smile the Fairy Queen of Unova *Snaps!* her fingers -

- and you find that the scenery has changed: no longer were you in a simple meeting room, but a gorgeous garden. Gorgeous and eerie as the Lady you were now seated across from, at a fine glass table that was topped in a smorgasbord of sweets, pastries, and finger foods of all kinds and a steaming teapot. 

Morgana, already seated herself, picks up the tea pot, offering to pour a cup for you.

"Greetings, salutations, warm welcoming, one and all! Care for some Jasmine, indulge in some Blacktorn, fancy Sweet Paldea tea?"

Without missing a beat, Seddi politely declines.  "Not really a tea man, though I'm sure your brews are lovely."

Seddi leans back in his chair, keeping cool and relaxed, but ready.  "I don't get the impression this is a simple invitation to teatime, so how 'bout we cut straight to the chase.  I doubt you'd be needin' to talk to me of all people unless something big was going on."

[Lord Windos]

*Rolls* Ecclessia goes first, then WW

Faceoff: Pummeling Punching Bag Round 1!

...
*Rolls* thud thud

''Abyssal Undertow, then Dragon breath and Twister''

(3+3+3-2=7, 3+3+3-4=5, 3+3+3-6=3)

Faceoff: Pummeling Punching Bag Round 1!

Before either you or Ecclessia could act, the WW suddenly pulls out a Sitrus Berry and chows down, restoring 3 HP (9/12) and Activating their Unburden(?) Ability: Negate DEX drop from Paralysis, + 2 DEX, Gain a Free Action! 

Mega Punch!
Accuracy: DEX (*5) + Fight (3) + Brawl (3) - 2 Accuracy - 1 Pain = 8D6 Dice
(3)(5)(6)(4) (4)(6)(6) Wham bam BOP. Critical Hit, even through its Ability!
Damage: STR (4) + 3 - VIT (3) = 4D6 + 2D6 Damage
(2)(2)(5)(4) + (2)(4) Ecclessia takes 3 Damage; 12/15 HP, - 1 Pain!
Ecclessia is Knocked Down from the BIG hit! - 1 Accuracy to all Moves!

From there it devolves in a messy Brawl, as each side tries it's darnest to get one up on the other!

Abyssal Undertow
(3)(5)(2)(1)(3) Hits!
(5)(3)(5)(2) (2)(2)(5)(3) WW takes 3 Damage; 6/12 HP, - 2 Pain!
(2)(1)(2) STILL no Curse!

Rock Smash 1!
(3)(6)(6) (6)(6)(2) (1) Hit!
Damage: STR (4) + 2 + STAB +  1 SE - VIT (3) = 4D6 + 1 Damage!
(6)(2)(1)(2) Ecclessia takes 2 Damage; 10/15 HP!
(3)(6)(1)(4)(1) Her Defense decreases by 1!

Dragon Breath 2
(3)(4)(6) Hit!
(5)(5)(3) (1)(6)(2) WW takes 3 Damage; 3/12 HP, - 3 Pain!

RAGE 2 
(4)(6)(3)(4) HIT
(5)(5) Ecclessia takes 2 Damage; 8/15 HP!
WW is primed for ANGER!

Mach Punch 3! 
(6)(5) HIT
(5)(6)(2) Ecclessia takes 3 Damage; 5/15 HP, - 2 Pain!

Dragon Breath 3!
3D6 - 2 Pain - 1 KD = 0 Dice 
Uh oh!

Luck Dice Activated!
(3) Bzz!

*Rolling Fortune...* 2 Success, 1 Fail

The attack goes through...on BOTH of them in a BIG Blue Flash!

(1)(3)(5)(3)(2)(3) WW takes 1 Damage; 2/12 HP!
(4)(5)(5)(6) + 1 Ecclessia is blasted backwards by the backlash of her own Move, Knocking her out!
(2)(1)(2) Not Flinched!

The walking bopping machine lets out a ragged breath as he stared down his fallen opponent, his entire body quivering with the sheer exertion of such a dogged Fight. Then, slowly, it turns to look at you. Not with violence in its eyes, but....assessment.

(3)(5)(6)(2)(5) vs (2)(5)(2)

....It nods it head towards you and crosses it arms. Waiting...


(3)(6)(6) Tie
(4)(4)(1) Tie, to the Neg Outcome

The spectral drago, seeing its former bully stand triumphant against you, decides to just flee, not wanting to get treated like a punching bag AGAIN and not feeling confidant about its savior any longer!

Huh.
*Rolls* 
Thud thud thud

[Lord Windos]

Without missing a beat, Seddi politely declines.  "Not really a tea man, though I'm sure your brews are lovely."

Seddi leans back in his chair, keeping cool and relaxed, but ready.  "I don't get the impression this is a simple invitation to teatime, so how 'bout we cut straight to the chase.  I doubt you'd be needin' to talk to me of all people unless something big was going on."

The Fairy Lady gives you a slightly playful pout but aquises, setting the pot down after serving herself. She takes a sip as she listens and lets out an amused sigh as she shakes her head.

"Work all and play none leaves for a weary, weapy soul, oh young man. If you insist, so says you must, however-though..."

She sets down her cup with a sharp *Click!* and a closed-eye smile, seemingly without a care in the world...

"Apologies for this oh so sudden summons, may deepest regrets for disturbing your day so abruptly. But one of my little Pidoves, many a feather friend of mine here, told me of a most Interesting thing concerning a man of your description, your calibur and character. Something, somehow, someevering a Deal to Face off against the a God Most Calamitous and Airy?"

She gives you a bemused yet beeming smile, as if the idea was adorable but worthy of admiration none-the less.

"Well well well, worrynot worrynotever, for this Lady has graciously decided to....intervene in this matter. Me, my own, and the Mageocracy shall take good-great care of this *Giggles* god for now on, yes oh yes. Bold and capable, so wondrously full of Potential you are, such a creature is beyond and away from you and your cohort of Stars. *Dramatic Sighing!* Heavens and hell forbid my dear friend get ensnared in such a....hair brained plot by those dogs trying to so, so desperately Dig themselves out of the muck they made.

"*Giggles* Without and besides Attracting attention most fair and foul with their Blundering and Bluster, anyway."

Suddenly she Smiles, every single one of her teeth now sharp and pointed, like a Basculin ready to bite.

"Pity them that you court such august company as this Lady, yes and no, to get you out so Ruinous Woe?"

Just as sudden Morgana was back to normal, the façade of being 'just' an aristocratic, acronistic woman seamlessly back in place.

"Now, my dear compatriot, with that woefully wearisome waste of business out of the way...."

She picks up her cup and tea, poised to sip.

"May you share your name, decree to me what I should call thee? Never has this Lady gotten your name before, in that miraculous meeting untold. *Shrugs* Could have found out since-when-hence, but figures it be most fun to wait for your answer in suspense."

[Redstone]

Spoiler

Faceoff: Pummeling Punching Bag Round 1!

Before either you or Ecclessia could act, the WW suddenly pulls out a Sitrus Berry and chows down, restoring 3 HP (9/12) and Activating their Unburden(?) Ability: Negate DEX drop from Paralysis, + 2 DEX, Gain a Free Action! 

Mega Punch!
Accuracy: DEX (*5) + Fight (3) + Brawl (3) - 2 Accuracy - 1 Pain = 8D6 Dice
(3)(5)(6)(4) (4)(6)(6) Wham bam BOP. Critical Hit, even through its Ability!
Damage: STR (4) + 3 - VIT (3) = 4D6 + 2D6 Damage
(2)(2)(5)(4) + (2)(4) Ecclessia takes 3 Damage; 12/15 HP, - 1 Pain!
Ecclessia is Knocked Down from the BIG hit! - 1 Accuracy to all Moves!

From there it devolves in a messy Brawl, as each side tries it's darnest to get one up on the other!

Abyssal Undertow
(3)(5)(2)(1)(3) Hits!
(5)(3)(5)(2) (2)(2)(5)(3) WW takes 3 Damage; 6/12 HP, - 2 Pain!
(2)(1)(2) STILL no Curse!

Rock Smash 1!
(3)(6)(6) (6)(6)(2) (1) Hit!
Damage: STR (4) + 2 + STAB +  1 SE - VIT (3) = 4D6 + 1 Damage!
(6)(2)(1)(2) Ecclessia takes 2 Damage; 10/15 HP!
(3)(6)(1)(4)(1) Her Defense decreases by 1!

Dragon Breath 2
(3)(4)(6) Hit!
(5)(5)(3) (1)(6)(2) WW takes 3 Damage; 3/12 HP, - 3 Pain!

RAGE 2 
(4)(6)(3)(4) HIT
(5)(5) Ecclessia takes 2 Damage; 8/15 HP!
WW is primed for ANGER!

Mach Punch 3! 
(6)(5) HIT
(5)(6)(2) Ecclessia takes 3 Damage; 5/15 HP, - 2 Pain!

Dragon Breath 3!
3D6 - 2 Pain - 1 KD = 0 Dice 
Uh oh!

Luck Dice Activated!
(3) Bzz!

*Rolling Fortune...* 2 Success, 1 Fail

The attack goes through...on BOTH of them in a BIG Blue Flash!

(1)(3)(5)(3)(2)(3) WW takes 1 Damage; 2/12 HP!
(4)(5)(5)(6) + 1 Ecclessia is blasted backwards by the backlash of her own Move, Knocking her out!
(2)(1)(2) Not Flinched!

The walking bopping machine lets out a ragged breath as he stared down his fallen opponent, his entire body quivering with the sheer exertion of such a dogged Fight. Then, slowly, it turns to look at you. Not with violence in its eyes, but....assessment.

(3)(5)(6)(2)(5) vs (2)(5)(2)

....It nods it head towards you and crosses it arms. Waiting...

Impressive, though he could easily finish it off with his next pokemon the weird guy has caught his intrest, it certainly looks like it is at least concidering coorperation. Be it a permanent addition to the team or a second odd creature to have the professor examine, surely it wouldn't hurt to try.

Sending out Lani he would speak up with an offer:

''You impressed me and I like your determination, why not join me. Surely some real fighting partners would be better for training then some defenseless lizard. You got potential and I can help you reach it if you accept!''

Holding out an Ultra Ball he would await a response, ready to signal Lani to jump in with a sky uppercut (6+4+3+2=15) should it suddenly decide to attack him anyway.

[Lord Windos]

Impressive, though he could easily finish it off with his next pokemon the weird guy has caught his intrest, it certainly looks like it is at least concidering coorperation. Be it a permanent addition to the team or a second odd creature to have the professor examine, surely it wouldn't hurt to try.

Sending out Lani he would speak up with an offer:

''You impressed me and I like your determination, why not join me. Surely some real fighting partners would be better for training then some defenseless lizard. You got potential and I can help you reach it if you accept!''

Holding out an Ultra Ball he would await a response, ready to signal Lani to jump in with a sky uppercut (6+4+3+2=15) should it suddenly decide to attack him anyway.

The bruising buster lets out an grumble as it eyed up your own premium brawler, the look in their eye become intrigued and, dare you say it, impressed as it listened to your offer...

Diplomacy Roll!
INS + Fight + Perform + Good Fight (1) + Respect (1) = 8D6 Dice + 1 for having Strong Fighters
vs
Will Roll
5 + 1 Disobedience + 1 (Irritation from being Interrupted) = 7D6 Dice

(2)(2)(4)(4) (6)(1)(4)(2) vs (1)(3)(3)(6) (3)(3)(5)

...It stalks forward, causing Lani to tense in preparation to wallop the Weird Wobb....before relaxing as it stuck out its boxing glove covered hand, touching the Seal on the Ultra Ball and with a sharp *Click!*

Congratulations, you caught a Broozer! Stat Block will be posted in the Meta Thread! Happiness is 1, Loyalty 1, Disobedience is 1!

???
(2)(2)(5)(3) (2)(3)(2)(5)(6) (1)(4)(2)

THUD THUD THUD THUD

You hear footsteps. 

No, foot stomps

Loud foot stomps.

BIG, loud foot stomps.

Slowly, you and your sparkling brawler turn around towards the direction of the noise, which so happened to be the direction the Pipe was in. Which you two so happened to be a distance away, due to get spat out and getting closer to break up that 'fight' from earlier.

From out of the dark, gloomy haze....




A BIG dragon lumbers forth.

It looks down on you, then at the Fainted Ecclessia and your suddenly keyed up Lani....

Music Change

...And bellows out a challenging ROAR!

Oh.

Dear.

Insight + Survival + Earth Power Check: (1)(4)(5) (5)(6)(2) (3) Enough Successes!

Looking at it, the sense of POWER and DOMINANCE it exudes, so similar to that of your Shiny Partner....

This Dragon was of Pseudo Legendary caliber.

....And yet, you have the strangest feeling that it isn't one. At least, not by the sheer Presence and Stature it has - one that isn't so far off from what felt when you first saw your Patron. Just....lesser. Or at least by your sensibilities. What in the world...?

[Redstone]

Spoiler

???
(2)(2)(5)(3) (2)(3)(2)(5)(6) (1)(4)(2)

THUD THUD THUD THUD

You hear footsteps. 

No, foot stomps

Loud foot stomps.

BIG, loud foot stomps.

Slowly, you and your sparkling brawler turn around towards the direction of the noise, which so happened to be the direction the Pipe was in. Which you two so happened to be a distance away, due to get spat out and getting closer to break up that 'fight' from earlier.

From out of the dark, gloomy haze....




A BIG dragon lumbers forth.

It looks down on you, then at the Fainted Ecclessia and your suddenly keyed up Lani....

Music Change

...And bellows out a challenging ROAR!

Oh.

Dear.

Insight + Survival + Earth Power Check: (1)(4)(5) (5)(6)(2) (3) Enough Successes!

Looking at it, the sense of POWER and DOMINANCE it exudes, so similar to that of your Shiny Partner....

This Dragon was of Pseudo Legendary caliber.

....And yet, you have the strangest feeling that it isn't one. At least, not by the sheer Presence and Stature it has - one that isn't so far off from what felt when you first saw your Patron. Just....lesser. Or at least by your sensibilities. What in the world...?

Ah shit, now that's really something. He really wasn't in the mood to fight something of that caliber with what just happened. Guess he better use the little time he has to look for an exit other then the pipe from before, with Ecclesia down for the count he'd prefer to not risk it all, recalling her in the process.

If there is, try and hightail it before getting fried, surely Lani would not object this time. If not oh dear, guess it'd be time for a real challenge.

[Dragonstrike]

Spoiler

The Fairy Lady gives you a slightly playful pout but aquises, setting the pot down after serving herself. She takes a sip as she listens and lets out an amused sigh as she shakes her head.

"Work all and play none leaves for a weary, weapy soul, oh young man. If you insist, so says you must, however-though..."

She sets down her cup with a sharp *Click!* and a closed-eye smile, seemingly without a care in the world...

"Apologies for this oh so sudden summons, may deepest regrets for disturbing your day so abruptly. But one of my little Pidoves, many a feather friend of mine here, told me of a most Interesting thing concerning a man of your description, your calibur and character. Something, somehow, someevering a Deal to Face off against the a God Most Calamitous and Airy?"

She gives you a bemused yet beeming smile, as if the idea was adorable but worthy of admiration none-the less.

"Well well well, worrynot worrynotever, for this Lady has graciously decided to....intervene in this matter. Me, my own, and the Mageocracy shall take good-great care of this *Giggles* god for now on, yes oh yes. Bold and capable, so wondrously full of Potential you are, such a creature is beyond and away from you and your cohort of Stars. *Dramatic Sighing!* Heavens and hell forbid my dear friend get ensnared in such a....hair brained plot by those dogs trying to so, so desperately Dig themselves out of the muck they made.

"*Giggles* Without and besides Attracting attention most fair and foul with their Blundering and Bluster, anyway."

Suddenly she Smiles, every single one of her teeth now sharp and pointed, like a Basculin ready to bite.

"Pity them that you court such august company as this Lady, yes and no, to get you out so Ruinous Woe?"

Just as sudden Morgana was back to normal, the façade of being 'just' an aristocratic, acronistic woman seamlessly back in place.

"Now, my dear compatriot, with that woefully wearisome waste of business out of the way...."

She picks up her cup and tea, poised to sip.

"May you share your name, decree to me what I should call thee? Never has this Lady gotten your name before, in that miraculous meeting untold. *Shrugs* Could have found out since-when-hence, but figures it be most fun to wait for your answer in suspense."

Seddi's not particularly surprised to hear Morgana has spies in Bayahama.  Either that, or Bernhard told her about their plans, though he has a feeling that wasn't what happened.  Probably isn't anything he can say to change her tune on dealing with the WH herself either (though he'd be lying if he said he was looking forward to fighting the WH).  He can probably guess why Morgana is deciding to involve herself in this now.

Morgana said something else interesting though.  Interesting enough that he'd like to ask a question about it.

"Before I give you a name, let me ask a question of you, as an exchange of sorts.  If you and your mages can handle that Wandering Hurricane so easily, why would the suits ask outsiders for help instead?  Surely, they could have negotiated something with the mages they respect oh so much.  Especially since this isn't a new problem for the city, from what I've heard.  They had plenty of time to look for solutions that didn't involve relying on a foreign diplomat."

[Lord Windos]

Ah shit, now that's really something. He really wasn't in the mood to fight something of that caliber with what just happened. Guess he better use the little time he has to look for an exit other then the pipe from before, with Ecclesia down for the count he'd prefer to not risk it all, recalling her in the process.

If there is, try and hightail it before getting fried, surely Lani would not object this time. If not oh dear, guess it'd be time for a real challenge.

Quick, Find a Get-Away!
INS + Survival + Alert - PANIC! (2)
(6)(4)(2) (4)(5)(4) 5 Successes!

Your sharp eyes and senses spot two potential options for get-away:

1. Bold as brass you dive past the Big Gloomy Dragon and back into the Pipe. Where it will take you at this point is Unown, and you risk getting STOMPED, but you're confidant enough that you can finagle a way past them and just might catch the big beast off in surprise at your bold play!

2. You spy another Pipe in the distance, past some ROUGH terrain and stream of questionable with and depth (Hard to tell from here). You can attempt a mad dash to get there, and almost assuridly will cause the Big Gloomy Dragon to chase you, but any port in the storm kahuna aspiree!

As for Lani's Willingness to Fight....

Loyalty: (6)(5)(3) + 1 (Yikes!)
Disobedience: (4)(2)(5) + (6)(5) (Oooh, a REAL Challenge!) Ah fiddlesticks

Lani's INS Check: 12D6
*Rolls* Hmm...

Lani does NOT share your hesitation, perking and squaring up as she looked ready for her first TRUE challenge! From the Bond you share with her you get the feeling that she believes that she's capable of actually having a chance against this big ol' beast, though she's not 100% confidant about it. Also, you get the sense from her that Big Gloomy Dragon is going to Pursue you no matter what due to....what feels to be territorialness? Oh, don't tell me that it sensed its kin and their power from that Fight and decided to intervene?!

[Lord Windos]

Seddi's not particularly surprised to hear Morgana has spies in Bayahama.  Either that, or Bernhard told her about their plans, though he has a feeling that wasn't what happened.  Probably isn't anything he can say to change her tune on dealing with the WH herself either (though he'd be lying if he said he was looking forward to fighting the WH).  He can probably guess why Morgana is deciding to involve herself in this now.

Morgana said something else interesting though.  Interesting enough that he'd like to ask a question about it.

"Before I give you a name, let me ask a question of you, as an exchange of sorts.  If you and your mages can handle that Wandering Hurricane so easily, why would the suits ask outsiders for help instead?  Surely, they could have negotiated something with the mages they respect oh so much.  Especially since this isn't a new problem for the city, from what I've heard.  They had plenty of time to look for solutions that didn't involve relying on a foreign diplomat."

Morgana's grin turns a tad sharp at you turn the tables on her, and sort of...hungry amusement about her now.

"Clever question, such Insight from a peer so dear. But not the right one, no not quite-precise."

She leans forward, an air of deviousness about her.

"The question you should-must be asking is thus: Why haven't they dealt with it until now? Surely, so assuredly, they could have tried and plyied to nip the gale before it a'came a'roaring, if the want was there and the power where. Care to take a guess, ponder and donder such slothful negilgence of those Sutenous fools?"

[Redstone]

Spoiler

Your sharp eyes and senses spot two potential options for get-away:

1. Bold as brass you dive past the Big Gloomy Dragon and back into the Pipe. Where it will take you at this point is Unown, and you risk getting STOMPED, but you're confidant enough that you can finagle a way past them and just might catch the big beast off in surprise at your bold play!

2. You spy another Pipe in the distance, past some ROUGH terrain and stream of questionable with and depth (Hard to tell from here). You can attempt a mad dash to get there, and almost assuridly will cause the Big Gloomy Dragon to chase you, but any port in the storm kahuna aspiree!

As for Lani's Willingness to Fight....

Loyalty: (6)(5)(3) + 1 (Yikes!)
Disobedience: (4)(2)(5) + (6)(5) (Oooh, a REAL Challenge!) Ah fiddlesticks

Lani's INS Check: 12D6
*Rolls* Hmm...

Lani does NOT share your hesitation, perking and squaring up as she looked ready for her first TRUE challenge! From the Bond you share with her you get the feeling that she believes that she's capable of actually having a chance against this big ol' beast, though she's not 100% confidant about it. Also, you get the sense from her that Big Gloomy Dragon is going to Pursue you no matter what due to....what feels to be territorialness? Oh, don't tell me that it sensed its kin and their power from that Fight and decided to intervene?!

If it has to be this way, she'll learn a lesson either way.

He'd give her the chance to dig in, should things prove to go badly there was *something* to be unleashed on the beast.

''Fine then, begin with Dragon Dance, then Bullet Punch EX and Drain Punch.''

(5+2+3-2=8, 7+3+4-1-4=9, 7+3+4-6=8)