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

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

Initiatives:

Vibrava: 3 + *6  + (2) = 11 Tie, goes to Home Turf Advantage
Chloe: *3 + 4 + (4) = 11 Tie

Raiding the Dragonfly's Lair Round 1!

"string shot and Razor leaf!"

String Shot
Acc: dex + Fight + channel - penalty - actions=8D6
notes: dex -1

Razor Leaf
acc: dex + fight + channel -penalty- actions= 6d6
damage: Strength + STAB + Miracle Seed + 2= 7D6
notes: high crit, ranged- all foes in range

Vibrava starts by trying to bury your precious insect alive!

Sand Tomb 1
SPE (3) + Fight (3) + Channel (1) - 2 Actions - 2 Inaccuracy = 3D6 Dice
(4)(1)(3) Hit!
2 + 2 + 1 + SS (1) - INS (3) - IE = 3D6 - 1 Damage
(5)(5)(6) Chloe takes 2 Damage; 9/11 HP , - 1 Pain
Chloe is Trapped: Will take 2D6 Damage at the end of each Round!

String Shot 1!
(5)(1)(6)(1) (2)(5)(2)
Vibrava's Dexterity Decreases by 2!

The false dragonfly tries to chomp into your cuddle bug!

Bite 2
DEX (2) + 3 + 3 - 2 - 4 = 2D6 Dice
(3)(3) Chloe manages to wriggle out of the way and slices back!

Razor Leaf 2
(2)(5)(2)(6)(1) Hit!
7 - 3 VIT = 4D6 Damage
(6)(3)(4) Vibrava takes 2 Damage; 7/9 HP, - 1 Pain!

(1)(4) Chloe takes 1 Damage; 8/11 HP!

Current Status:

Chloe - 8/11 HP, Trapped in ST, - 1 Pain
Vibrava - 7/9 HP , - 1 Pain


R.T.D.L Round 2!

[Lord Windos]

Don't worry about it! You don't need to be a master of dancing to enjoy a good dance. I willing to teach you some basic moves too. I not a expert again, but I think its just...good. I will help in teaching. But I will understand if you don't feel comfortable. I always willing to teach you Seddi! Could be good to teach something nice to a hero.

Anyway...Need to go now. My sisters is about to wake up and have few things to do. See you later Seddi.

Oz then close her cell, looking a little better. Not fully good, but...better. She turn her face towards Glinda/@Lord Windos, and see what she is thinking after her conversation with Seddi (since she was problably watching her sister have a conversation with him). She is problably thinking about something, but Oz will not say anything yet unless she spoke. 

(Up to you how is Glinda reaction about this entire conversation).

Glinda looks relieved and happy, in all honesty, simply giving you a nod and encouraging smile. Spending some time with your peers to get your mind off things and going somewhere to relax sounds like an excellent idea to her. The venue may not exactly be to her preferences - too loud and 'uncouth' for her - but from the memories she sees it may be just the place to just *let go* for a change.

As for the no doubt heavy conversation you're gearing up to have with the cowboy....she simply lays a comforting hand on your shoulder and a look of empathy and Understanding. If you Trust them enough to share that story of yours, then she supports you 100% .

Your Good Witch does give you a stern look though and sends you a Mental Picture of a glass of beer with a ' X ' over it. No Drinking - not after what happened to you last time and not when you were still recovering!

Now, let's Transition to the Afterlife , shall we?

**Scene Change**

@Dragonstrike

You two find yourselves at the underground bar once more, though getting there proved troublesome with all the people p a r t y i n g out in the streets. Seddi also appeared a bit jumpy - glancing around as if they expected something to pop out to ruin his day again. 

Thankfully nothing of the sort happens and you're waved in by the Ursaring bouncer, who is studiously trying to ignore the Bearartic hanging off his shoulders giving him moony eyes. Once in you see the bar is remarkably in order - well, for what counts as such here - with the patrons being more overexcited than usual but well behaved none the less. Maybe it was the burly Diggersby that was now patroling the place - you see him dragging an unconscious Punk to the door before throwing them out and dusting off their hands with a satisfied smile. 

Guess if you cause trouble you're getting The Bun today.

The dance floor was a hot mess of activity, as groups of man and Mon alike were tearing it up trying to win the crowd's and DJ's Appeal to Win it Big, while you can see some Tough looking Trainers being lead deeper into the building to where the Tourney was being held.

The Barkeep - same as ever, if a bit more tired yet energetic - looked up from their work and smirked as she saw you two enter.

"Well well, if it isn't the Dee-a-dee Cowboy and The Blushing Witch! Didn't know you'd take a Dive today, but I'm glad to have ya - even more so if you're spending or raising the roof. *Leers* You dropped the Dandy for the cowboy too, I see. Heh - good choice. That man is slick, but rootin tootin over there is a smooth operator of his own that knows how to keep the ladies pleased, heh."

Well, that's one way to describe the good raport you have with the Barkeep and the blind samurai you bought, Seddi.

"Enough jawing from me. What brings you two here this fine day?"

[Redstone]

Spoiler

You certainly have the BIGGEST, MOST POWERFUL Catch as your G-Karp evolves into a GIGA GYARADOS.

Quake, landlubbers, for a World Menace of the Seas has been Born.

The Sailor Shela was rooted in place, starring up wide eyes and Paralyzed at what her competitor's 'weak' fish Evolved into. Grips the Grapploct literally shriveled up as the now GIGANTIC Sea Serpant slowly lowered its big, remarkably calm face in front of its 'foe' ....

And simply Looks at it.

INTIMIDATING LEER 4
STR (*5) + Fight (3) + Intimidate (6) - 8 Actions - 1 Pain + 2 Successes (Weak and SCARED @#$%less) = 5D6 Dice
(2)(1)(2)(6)(6)  + 2


....Grips scrambles to get away, goes up to their Trainer to steal their Ball back, before promptly diving back into the ocean, leaving his former Master to defend itself.

The Leviathan watches all this placidly, before letting out a dismissive huff as her 'foe' wisely escapes. She could have easily caught and devoured him whole, but because they played a role in finally enabling her Evolution she graciously decides to Spare them.

Their Trainer, on the other hand, who had INSULTED them....

G-Gyarados turned its calm yet baleful gaze upon the sailor, contemplating just what they were going to do to them. Said sailor, upon receiving their FULL ATTENTION, promptly pissed and shat her pants and collapses on her knees, a daze and fearful expression frozen on her face.

Perhaps forever, if 'your' Terror from the Deep decides it to be so.

Due to the Insight Roll, I'll give you Three Options to Choose From:

1) GTFO - Every man and Mon for himself! No longer a part of the Encounter, but in turn whatever happens will be Out of Your Control. The Law won't penalize you for this too - for a World Menace a certain amount of leeway is given when dealing with them, more so than ever for freshly Caught and Evolved ones.

2) Try to reason with G-Gyarados, or come up with one hell of a good bribe. Failing that, get ready to RUMBLE and try (and most likely Fail) to Return them and subsequently Fight them instead. Or straight up Challenge them now to distract and maybe defeat her.

3) Let Nature take its course - heck, encourage them too and Taunt the Sailor for added salt and terror value. Your Gut tells you this will earn you not a small amount of brownie points with your now most terrifying Mon, but you're pretty much going to be pulling (or allowing, if you don't act the part) a villain Move. Everyone else but the Beauty, Boy, and Fisherman is gone, so you don't have to worry about too many witnesses if you go Baddie, but that means you got to convince or otherwise deal with them if you don't want them to rat you out.

What will it be, Wake's Soul?

Oh come on now, he was having such a good time. He better try and subdue the monstrum in front of him, after all it was his fault she ended up on the shore in the first place.

He'd send out Ecclesia and Lani before yelling. ''LEAVE HER ALONE, YOU ALREADY TAUGHT HER A LESSON. NOW RETURN OR FIGHT US.''

[Lord Windos]

Oh come on now, he was having such a good time. He better try and subdue the monstrum in front of him, after all it was his fault she ended up on the shore in the first place.

He'd send out Ecclesia and Lani before yelling. ''LEAVE HER ALONE, YOU ALREADY TAUGHT HER A LESSON. NOW RETURN OR FIGHT US.''

Your Leviathan deigned to turn around and Look at you, the very beginnings of a Frown on her face, eyeing you and your Dragons with consideration....
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Open After Scene

Loyalty: (6)(3) + (1)(*6) (Tough Looking Dragons and 'Providence' )
Disobedience: (4)(3)(1)(2)(1)(6) ....Well how about that.

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....The GIGANTIC Gyarados (For reference this one is roughly TWICE the size of its kin, or in other words around the height of a 4 Story Building) loams over you, moving its head close enough you could reach out and touch her whiskers (DON'T) . You don't Flinch, however, nor do your own 'nicer' scaly beasts jump the Bullet Punch. A tense, suspenseful stare-off ensued, the other remaining Contestants holding their breath and the Fisherman hesitating a glance upwards as you had the audacity to DEMAND a freshly Caught and Evolved Gyarados what to ....

*Huff*

Hot, damp, and fishy air nearly knocked you over as the Terror of the Deep.....relented , curling up in a building-size lump and closed her eyes.

Such impudence would normally earn her Ire, you Feel, but it seems her graciousness could be extended to you as well. After all, you too played a role in helping her Evolve at long last, and have repeatedly meet her challenges without backing down or with excess force.

Praise be your Patron.

You're able to Return your Gyarados then, and just like that the harrowing tension strangling everyone snapped like a frayed cord. The Beauty slumped against her Cloyster, aggressively panting and clutching her heart. The young boy letting out a sob of relief as he collapses on his knees. The Fisherman looking to the Heavens and simply saying "Thank the Stars."

The Shela Sailor, though?

She haltingly stood up and made her way towards you....

...and bowed.


"T-T-Thank you."

She then took out $3000 Poke, laid it in front of you, and stiffly walked away, heading off to who knows where to no doubt pass out, thank the Divine and Profane for this miracle, and seriously reconsider her attitude going forward.

The Fisherman - who had stood up by now - simply stared at you with no small amount of awe and disbelief, as well as just a hint of fear.

"....Boy, you must got the heaviest pair this side of Bayhama. Saved us all, though, so I won't be complaining."

He takes a performative look around, before sighing and tugging on his beard.

"....Those that stuck around, at least. Guess that means the Competition is over. Going to be hell explaining everything, but since nothing terrible happened it can be weathered. Best prepare yourself too, son, 'cause as soon as the Festival has died down I bet the gov will be wanting to talk with you about that Mon of yours."

The old man reaches into his pocket for something, before walking over to hand it to you: It was a Mega Stone. Specifically a Slowbronite. Net Balls Not Obtained, since they were taken away prior to the Tourney to see if you would end up keeping them or getting something better .

"Here ya go. First Place Prize. 'Cause nobody is going to argue or Fight you over having The Biggest Catch now, unless they're a bleeding moron. *Sighs* Organized this Tourney just to legally offload this pretty thing, truth be told. Selling Mega Stones is a restricted thing, but Trading and Giving them away is grey enough ya can get away with it in some cases. Not sure how much use you'll get out of this, but it ain't doing me any good sinking in my Inventory."

*Waves you off*

"Now git. I got a lot of work to do now, and you don't need to get caught up in it and make things more complicated. Or worse, it all ends up pissing off that Gyarados of yours and really causing us to step in it."

If you try to offer to Trade or Sell the G-Gyarados you get a incredulous laugh and a hardy "Fuck no! I'm not insane enough to buy such a beast , and I don't know anyone ballsy or crazy enough either! Try the Military or Elites and Toughies (Like Seddi and the kind that frequent the Afterlife + other shady businesses) if you want to go into that sort of storm."

Your Moderate Encounter is Over: Wait Warmly as I Update Things. Feel free to respond or continue digging deep into this Encounter if you wish, though!

[Spiritmon]

Spoiler

Glinda looks relieved and happy, in all honesty, simply giving you a nod and encouraging smile. Spending some time with your peers to get your mind off things and going somewhere to relax sounds like an excellent idea to her. The venue may not exactly be to her preferences - too loud and 'uncouth' for her - but from the memories she sees it may be just the place to just *let go* for a change.

As for the no doubt heavy conversation you're gearing up to have with the cowboy....she simply lays a comforting hand on your shoulder and a look of empathy and Understanding. If you Trust them enough to share that story of yours, then she supports you 100% .

Your Good Witch does give you a stern look though and sends you a Mental Picture of a glass of beer with a ' X ' over it. No Drinking - not after what happened to you last time and not when you were still recovering!

Now, let's Transition to the Afterlife , shall we?

**Scene Change**

@Dragonstrike

You two find yourselves at the underground bar once more, though getting there proved troublesome with all the people p a r t y i n g out in the streets. Seddi also appeared a bit jumpy - glancing around as if they expected something to pop out to ruin his day again. 

Thankfully nothing of the sort happens and you're waved in by the Ursaring bouncer, who is studiously trying to ignore the Bearartic hanging off his shoulders giving him moony eyes. Once in you see the bar is remarkably in order - well, for what counts as such here - with the patrons being more overexcited than usual but well behaved none the less. Maybe it was the burly Diggersby that was now patroling the place - you see him dragging an unconscious Punk to the door before throwing them out and dusting off their hands with a satisfied smile. 

Guess if you cause trouble you're getting The Bun today.

The dance floor was a hot mess of activity, as groups of man and Mon alike were tearing it up trying to win the crowd's and DJ's Appeal to Win it Big, while you can see some Tough looking Trainers being lead deeper into the building to where the Tourney was being held.

The Barkeep - same as ever, if a bit more tired yet energetic - looked up from their work and smirked as she saw you two enter.

"Well well, if it isn't the Dee-a-dee Cowboy and The Blushing Witch! Didn't know you'd take a Dive today, but I'm glad to have ya - even more so if you're spending or raising the roof. *Leers* You dropped the Dandy for the cowboy too, I see. Heh - good choice. That man is slick, but rootin tootin over there is a smooth operator of his own that knows how to keep the ladies pleased, heh."

Well, that's one way to describe the good raport you have with the Barkeep and the blind samurai you bought, Seddi.

"Enough jawing from me. What brings you two here this fine day?"

(Its so good and heartwaming in see Glinda like the older and kind sister! And extremely about Oz drink beer XD )

(Okay, gonna try to be brief with the responses to keep the pace of the story.)

- Oz couldn't hold herself a smile and a little laugh. She did miss those little moments of Glinda worrying about her. "Sister, I old enough to drink a beer these days! But I know what you mean. If I drink something, only no-alchoolic drinks. Pinkie promise."

- About the heavy conversation with Seddi...Oz still very worry about she try to crack a confident smile.

- Oz also take this opportunity to grab something different to dress up. Yes, she could use her usual black clothes, but since it is a festival today, and Seddi has been a good friend, she decided to dress up something different. She take a look in her bag of clothes, and problably with Glinda help try to search for a good one. She eventually find one who looks very good: A dress, with some dark blue colors, but with details in yellow and white. Its very cute and could be exatcly she could need to go into the bar and have a good time.

(Image of the dress, just picture it with the details I mentioned. Also, credits goes to @kaytahope on Twitter for the art she drew! Link of her twitter! Let art lives!)

Oz Dress choice

- After grabbind her dress, she decided to have a quick conversation with Persephone. She apologize in advance, and tell her she need to stay in the PC (for now). She really needs to fix things between her sisters, so she have to stay there for a while, and Glinda be out for so long she want to spend a little time with her too. If she could, she wishes to bring Persephone along, specially after the good time they have in the Afterlife bar. She hug her ghost-sister, giving a kiss on her gremlin forehead. And then bring her Pokemon lineup for the day: Hecate, Glinda, Fortna, Dite, Meza and Bethy. Maybe with Meza and Bethy presence, Dite could feel a little more comfortable with the new place and Oz presence...at least she hopes. Besides, Meza could use some good time.

(Speaking of witch (heh, "witch") I forgot to add the information of Meza and Glinda in my char sheet. I will update later since I will be a little busy today. I promise Windos)

When she meet Seddi, she is a little more happy now. She's been a little silent along the way. Glinda was out of her Pokeball, enjoying her walk in the streets after such long time. Dite, Meza and Bethy was out too, since Meza could use some walk out her shell and keep a look with Dite, and Bethy was out too to keep a eye on Dite too and keep her comfortable. Well, "comfortable" as best it can.

- Oz wave her hand, and gave the Ursaring a bow of respect and education. Most people would problably be scary at a Ursaring as a bodyguard to some place, but she actually starting to like this person. Maybe she could work later to get something good to him to cheer him up. Even if you have a job, sometimes you really could need a good day and some cheer it up!

- Oz wave her hand, complimenting the barkeeper, and giving her a bow of respect. She would problably give the barkeeper a hug as thank of the last good time in the Afterlife, but she refrain herself since they are not that close enough to think the barkeeper would let have that option. Besides, she don't think the barkeeper have the fan of hugs. She kinda forgot the barkeeper name, she remind herself to ask later. "Hehe, not exatcly. We just trying to enjoy the festival atmosphere. We been...very busy these last days, and though we could enjoy a good time for once. How things has been going? The place is bigger than usual I see. Also, this is my partners." Oz turn around showing Meza, Dite, Bethy and Glinda. "My sisters: Meza the Faffur, Dite the Phoxy, Bethy my friend and Glinda my big sister. They will behave themselves I promise and will not cause trouble. Also, I heard there some events happening today and was curious to learn about them."

- Oz blush like cherry with the barkeeper comment. She cough and tell the barkeeper. "Me and Seddi are just good friends and companions. I will asure of that...Although I would not be surprise if some ladies would be attract to Seddi. I can imagine she does have a magnetic pull in bring a crowd, hehehe."

Oz might be a shy girl sometimes, but she does still like to spend a good time. LETS GO!

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

*Rolls* ...You have not managed to Tempt the Fates. Perhaps they're giving you a break after yesterday's show and dance.

(I have a very bad and wrong feel about THAT roll. Should Bern better be afraid...? Because I surely am!)

Who knows? Who knows....

Onto the City Hall Scene indeeeeed !~

Oh dear heavens and sweet Arceus, if Bernhard wouldn't be so calm, collected and kuudere, he would quite likely faint of stage fright right now and right there on the spot (which would be a funny way in and of itself to kick off the Festival, actually). I take Bernhard HAS held some speeches in his life already given his high rank, plus him actually speaking up during meetings of the Scimitar Council earns him appreciated looks for what little but meaningful things he contributes - but never before has been THAT much in the spotlight. He remains calm and collected there, playing it cool.

He genuinely appreciates the wide acceptance and the opportunity though - because, well, he's so utterly and completely weak~ towards sweet, oh-so-sweet  f l a t t e r y~☆. He would literally melt away and become a puddle of goo if you push it too hard with the honey words! (happened before)


Okay, now then !~

What Bern will do first, is deeply bow to the crowd, several times even, both to greet them and to thank them for him literally flying to the podium, lol. Clever and stylish way to start things of.

*tapping microphone, clearing throat* "Weeeellll... It is of an utmost pleasure~ on my end to have been given to opportunity to greet y'all on this GRAND day. It is delightful that so many of you have responded well to the invitation of an Opening at this very and fine City Hall *waves and gestures around* and come together on this this fine day today.

Perhaps, mayhaps, you may be aware that I am no man of many words. Speech is silver, silence is golden; as the old saying goes - though that shall definitely not hinder myself on giving you my sincere and personal Thank YOU and words of gratitude.

...Do I over hear you asking 'Gratitude, what for, Mr. Samsara?' ...Well, do you need a reason to be grateful?~ 'Not really', is the answer - Pretty sure EVERY! SINGLE! ONE! OF! YOU! can name one thing they are gratful for, if they think about it well and hard enough. The more, the better for you!~

.....I certainly can name several things I am grateful for. To each Settler of you, whether you have crossed paths with one of my people, the Scimitars - any Fraction - yet before, or not, thank you for having us, for welcoming us. For the mutual respect, for it being a pleasure to make business with you in every and any aspect. ..And NO, this is not as a matter of course, as you might think. Do I need to remind you of the detail that my people had to flee the very lands of Chreshire on mass? That they still see me and my people with disdain, to put it mildly.

But THAT is beside the point. No, we are here to CELEBRATE, now aren't we, to celebrate what my and your people have managed to build up via strong alliances, diplomatic agreements, and good relations. To celebrate what we have build up - TOGETHER, in unison. I am pleased, honoured and utterly proud if I managed to contribute even the smallest aspect to this. To what we are having today. I am indeed utterly proud to call the Mageocracy my homelands - I would certainly not be here without you, on this glory day.

So go out there, CELEBRATE, ENJOY YOURSELVES, and simply HAVE A GOOD TIME - life in Sutalör is hard enough, but let's keep a blind eye on that aspect just for moment.

...That should be all. Once again, you have my personal and utter gratitude."

He deeply bows a few times again, like he did at the beginning.


That's not all however - To make thing GRANDE and kick things off with a literal BLAST, can we create sort of a firework/light effect via Evocation spells, using Zephy's Dazzling Gleam and Aurora Veil, Myra's Flame Burst, Nirix's Dazzling Gleam and psychic powers, Spritzee's Fairy Wind, as well as his own Air Affinity? He's willing to throw in some units of Veil Color to make this EXTRA-awes-inspiring and colorful. Bernhard intends to make it an absolute wonderful and utterly impressive effect, combining all of these aspects in a GREAT FINALE wooohoooo! Gauntlet Stress is 12 and I don't intend to use that mans spells today, so all should be well on that end?

Indeed Bernhard has gave several speeches and a wealth of experience in public speaking in general - as a apprentice to THE Supreme Magi it was only expected you learn how to be most competent in the sphere of Talking. More so than ever when you took a Seat on the Scimitar Council , and even more so when you consider ever trying to live up to the HIGH standards of your Mentor and having Morgana constantly testing your wits and words against.

So yes, you ARE able to keep your cool and your Image as a Most Important Master Magi with relative ease, though you can feel Zephy's amusement at your underlying PANIC and then JOY at getting your EGO so thoroughly polished.

As for the Speech....even without your most talented word smith's own guidance to reference, your own commanding presence yet oh so affable demeanor gets the vast crowd to shut up and pay attention. All across the city everyone heard your message, its simple but honest praise and acknowledgement getting several heads nodding and smiles across the city. Endure, Prosper, and Celebrate it All Together - such is the Sutalörian Way at Heart.

Your jab at Sutalor's harshest critic and most vehement enemy, those self-righteous Cheshirians, got some angry shouts of support and much empathy from the people too. It was because of THEIR hatred and prejudice that half of the part of the world you're in flatly refuses to treat them anything but villians, extremists, and insane madman, so going after them was a surefire and easy way to earn their good grace. It was a common political tactic, but coming from a Scimitar Magi like you gave it new strength and reach.

You even closed out the speech with a cheeky wink at the 'blind eye' remark, just to add a bit more levity to the end of a....

GRAND OPENING SPEECH ROLL!

INS (*4) + Contest (*6 [Zephy's Notes and PD together Empower You!) + Empathy (*2 [Nice Message + Cheshire Anti-Propaganda) + 2 (Good Public Speaker) - 2 (NERVES and Anti-Social Oldie); Due to Zephy's Aid your Speech will have 3 Successes at Minimum and Ignore (1)(1)s
(*6)(*5)(*4) (6)(2)(4) (1)(4)(1) (2)(5)(3) 7 Successes!

...an EPIC SPEECH!!!

The crowd roars with excitement as you finish....but then suddenly hush as an Aura of Power surrounds you, watching with anticipation as you casually looked to the sky, raised your hand, and let loose your MAGNIFICENT MAGIC MIGHT!

From the way you worded things, I'm going to Roll out your Stun as Follows - a 4 Action Sequence of Spells, with a small bonus to the end result due to Wind Affinity and a shared sense of Showsmanship from Zephy (Hey, it's an Art too, and one you've practiced yourself!). I'll assume and average amount of SPE Power is used from all Mons (Lets go with 5) - enough to give your Spell some OMPH, but not so much as to strain your Gauntlet TOO much

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Now, let the

MAGICAL SPELLWORKS

Begin!

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Dazzling Veil Combo~!

SPE (*6) + Fight (*5) + Channel (*7) - 2 Actions - 6 (Combo Move, No Weather Set for AV Portion) + 1 Success (PD!) = 10D6 Dice

(3)(6)(5)(4)(3) (2)(1)(5)(5)(5) + 1 Prismatic, holographic waves of cold but beautiful light fill the air! Critical Performance - + 2 Appeal!

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Sparking Flame Burst*!

5 + 3 + * 4 - 4 Actions = 8D6 Dice

(6)(1)(5)(2) (4)(4)(2)(5) Myriad, tiny stars glimmer and spark into the aetherial light! Critical Performance - + 2 Appeal

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Pure Dazzling Gleam <>!

5 + 3 + 3 - 6 Actions = 5D6 Dice

(1)(5)(3)(5)(1) Success! A blanket of benevolent, radiant, and pure Light shines throughout the magical cosmos made Manifest!

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Swirling Fairy Wind XO!

5 + 3 + 3 - 8 Actions - 3D6 Dice

(5)(6)(3) Success! Then, a great and aromatic cyclone of Power sucked everything into a Magical Singularity, before it Bursted into a Dazzling, Aurora-Colored sparkles that rained down over the crowd, the scent of Joy, Warmth, and Summer blanketing all!

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Score
Air Affinity and Zephy/Yours Showman Ship Bonus: + 5 Appeal !
Great Speech: + 3 Appeal
Complex Performance (4 Moves/Spells) = + 4 Appeal !
Elaborate Show: + 2 Appeal !
Veil Color (3 Units): + 3 Appeal !
All Spells Worked: No Penalties
Speech Bonus: + 3 Appeal

Moves Individual Appeal Total: *Rolls* + 6 Appeal!
Final Score: 2 + 2 + 5 + 3 + 4 + 2 + 3 + 6 + 3= 30 Appeal!!
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The crowd was silent, stunned by the overwhelming show of Arcane Mastery and Power, bewitched by your impeccable showmanship and talent, and in awe of the...the....the simply breathtaking Performance you made on the spot.

Silence...

Then the Crowd Went Absolutely WILD - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jvmmkx1dtmA

The sheer wave of rancious, rapturous, and rowdy cheering nearly blew your ear-drums out as the crowd before you and people all over Bayhama shouted, hollored, and raved at the top of their lungs, flinging their drinks, throwing their hands up and shaking it, and overall acting like a bunch of overstimulated Ludicolo!

That's not all, though - a veritable shower of Poke and other valuable trinkets and babbles were thrown at you like confetti - were it not for quick and clever use of Wind Magic to deflect and collect it all you'd be pocked and buried in it! $3000 Poke * 3X Mod (Inherent Mod + Show Starting Performance) = $ 9 0 0 0  P o k e ! ! !

Once you collect your loving audience's praise and adulations you bustle/glide off the stage and to a bunch of politicians and organizers that were equally thrilled as said audience, all of them sporting proud and impressed grins of open admiration and several literally jumping with joy! One man - the very same that greeted you - came forward, offering to shake your hand and with tears beading in his eyes.

"Increadible. Simply increadible !Bayhama couldn't have dreamed of a better start to the Festival. Sir Berhard, on behalf of everyone here - no, on behalf of everyone in this City: Thank you. Bayhama will not forgot your grand accomplishments and the honor and trust you'ved showed us, we promise. Once more: thank you !!!"

For a Magnificent Speech and Show, the Committee and Politicians here give you the following:
- A Key to Bayhama City (Functionally useless, but politically this is a high honor and symbol of Trust/Faith the City has in You)
- A reasonable request of your choice. Ask, and they will see to trying to grant your Wishes if feasible. The less extravagant, Rare, and costly your request, the more likely and faster it will be fulfilled
- $3000 Poke (After Mod) . A pittance of what you received from the crowd, but hey, payment for services rendered!
- A Commerative Luxury Ball, pattered in Bayhama's Whites, Blues, and Sandy Browns. Functions exactly like a Luxury Ball, but its Rare Status can make it a valuable collector's Item.

That does it for now - though if you want to do anything else with your new fanbase and the officials feel free to add it in !

As for Gauntlet Stress...

*Rolls* + 7 Stress ; 19 Stress Total. Still in functioning order and not causing problems!

Well done.

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

(Hmmm... I have a rough idea of what request to make, but I'll need to give it some thought first before deciding on it. That Luxury Ball sounds perfect for that Umbrelong indeed! At the soonest opportunity (aka not right now), we'll transfer Equi/Nox/Equinox (all nicknames are valid) from her Pokeball to that commerative Luxury Ball. Bonus points for memorizing this Foxy Event and that Festival this way!)

Once you collect your loving audience's praise and adulations you bustle/glide off the stage and to a bunch of politicians and organizers that were equally thrilled as said audience, all of them sporting proud and impressed grins of open admiration and several literally jumping with joy! One man - the very same that greeted you - came forward, offering to shake your hand and with tears beading in his eyes.

"Increadible. Simply increadible !Bayhama couldn't have dreamed of a better start to the Festival. Sir Berhard, on behalf of everyone here - no, on behalf of everyone in this City: Thank you. Bayhama will not forgot your grand accomplishments and the honor and trust you'ved showed us, we promise. Once more: thank you !!!"

Ah well, more honey words and praise, the audiences cheer and various thanks is sweet, oh-so-sweet~ music to our ears, even if it nearly blew our ear-drums (a discrete spell to block out noise does wonders). Heck, Bernhard cannot help but to display a tiny smile and even smaller blush, feeling proud and pleased with himself; as well as his magical Pokemon-partners for lending him their power to make this GREAT.

Bernhard would shake the official's hand (with the NON-gauntlet'ed one on his end), and give them a slight bow of respect. "Oh, my pleasure and honour actually~ *embarassed and highly-flattered stroking of hair out of face* Thank YOU for giving me the opportunity of opening things up on this grande day - and a special thank you for your rewards. Much appreciated indeed! I shall...come back to that request of yours, if you allow me to. I shall not make it unfulfillable on your end, no worries, haha~" *very mild laughter - a sign of Bern being in HIGH spirits!*


And with that Moderate Encounter concluded...

...About time for the stoic Magus to fully indulge in the ongoing festival, wohoooo!~ Yes he's in a good mood actually, pleased with himself by that great perfomance and honour, and a tiiiiny lil' bit looking forward to what the day will bring. Let's, uhm, hope Lady Luck and Miss Fortune will be benelovent towards him.

There's still some time until Morgana is said to come to join him for an outing, so... Ah damn, the more time passes, the more nervous AND excited Bernhard gets.

On his way to the Sutalor Department Building Mega Store, he'll stop by a candy booth and and buy several festival-themed sweets (as many as he can carry in one go), and share them with all of his Pokemon (Zephy getting the lion's share, with Bern second). I'd guess the Mythic as well as smol Spritzee would absolutely love cotton candy, which is also known as fairy floss! It's basically pure sugar, but let's ignore that aspect for now and simply enjoy it. "No, Zephy, you cannot have a third portion, you already are on a sugar high dear-me feels."

Out of sheer curiosity, how does that fortune teller Vernon visited react to Bernhard, an OBVIOUS SCIMITAR, walking by his tent? No, we're not planning to stay there and have our fortune told, Bernhard would just walk by, stop, take a step back and take a closer look, like 'Huh, is that someone from Chreshire??' No hard feelings or harm meant from Bernhard though towards 'em, he's just like 'meh, what are you doing here? But... live and let live, I guess, I will not do anything to you unless you mean harm to me first'




Minor Encounter is next: It's shopping time for Bernhard!!~ Oh, he's going to love this, having been sort a short on cash before his speech.

The Sutalor Department Building Mega Store: 25% Off Discounts on most EVERYTHING that is on sale or could be found in here! The TM Shop is an exception, though: instead they're offering a Limited Run of the following TMs:
(...)
In addition, anyone that buys a TM will be entered into a sweepstakes to win a Move EXemplifier!

In general: You can Sell Items for 1.5X their Value, if they're 'hot' enough!

First up, straight into the Department Building Mega Store he goes, intending to sell ONE unit of that Kitsune Crimson Rope (reminder of the effect of this Item here, emphasis on 'Prize: Unknown, but High'). One unit we'll keep for ourselves, one is sold. What we'll also try to sell is some units of Veil Color, maybe towards a shop that sells art supplies? How much money will Bernhard get for one unit, as that depends how many units I'll sell?

With that done and our pockets full of cash again, to the TM Shop we'll go - the very same we've held our performance with Nirix on Day 2. The shop owner reserved the TM of Swords Dance for me for 7500$Poke, so now we'll buy it with a pleased (and mildly morbid) smile, hehe. "That move will indeed come in very handy, you have my utter gratitude for holding your words. Pleasure to make business with you indeed~"

Bonus points for being entered into a sweepstakes to win a Move EXemplifier, yes please!

[Dragonstrike]

(keeping it brief since I'm at work ATM!)

Seddi's got Ceruledge out today.  She may be a bit serious for the party atmosphere, but if anyone is likely to detect lingering curse energy before it reaches them, it's her.  Plus, as a Ghost, she's definitely just a bit more curious about Oz as well...

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The bartender gets a chuckle from Seddi over the 'ditched the dandy' comment.  "Like Oz said, we just happen to be friends."  The levity does briefly disappear, however.  "Though we are friends that need to have a serious talk 'bout somethin' in a quiet, private space.  Hopin' to borrow of those private rooms, and more than happy to order some beverages to sweeten the deal.  We're here to blow off some steam and enjoy the party as well, after all."

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

(Hmmm... I have a rough idea of what request to make, but I'll need to give it some thought first before deciding on it. That Luxury Ball sounds perfect for that Umbrelong indeed! At the soonest opportunity (aka not right now), we'll transfer Equi/Nox/Equinox (all nicknames are valid) from her Pokeball to that commerative Luxury Ball. Bonus points for memorizing this Foxy Event and that Festival this way!)



Ah well, more honey words and praise, the audiences cheer and various thanks is sweet, oh-so-sweet~ music to our ears, even if it nearly blew our ear-drums (a discrete spell to block out noise does wonders). Heck, Bernhard cannot help but to display a tiny smile and even smaller blush, feeling proud and pleased with himself; as well as his magical Pokemon-partners for lending him their power to make this GREAT.

Bernhard would shake the official's hand (with the NON-gauntlet'ed one on his end), and give them a slight bow of respect. "Oh, my pleasure and honour actually~ *embarassed and highly-flattered stroking of hair out of face* Thank YOU for giving me the opportunity of opening things up on this grande day - and a special thank you for your rewards. Much appreciated indeed! I shall...come back to that request of yours, if you allow me to. I shall not make it unfulfillable on your end, no worries, haha~" *very mild laughter - a sign of Bern being in HIGH spirits!*


And with that Moderate Encounter concluded...

...About time for the stoic Magus to fully indulge in the ongoing festival, wohoooo!~ Yes he's in a good mood actually, pleased with himself by that great perfomance and honour, and a tiiiiny lil' bit looking forward to what the day will bring. Let's, uhm, hope Lady Luck and Miss Fortune will be benelovent towards him.

There's still some time until Morgana is said to come to join him for an outing, so... Ah damn, the more time passes, the more nervous AND excited Bernhard gets.

On his way to the Sutalor Department Building Mega Store, he'll stop by a candy booth and and buy several festival-themed sweets (as many as he can carry in one go), and share them with all of his Pokemon (Zephy getting the lion's share, with Bern second). I'd guess the Mythic as well as smol Spritzee would absolutely love cotton candy, which is also known as fairy floss! It's basically pure sugar, but let's ignore that aspect for now and simply enjoy it. "No, Zephy, you cannot have a third portion, you already are on a sugar high dear-me feels."

Out of sheer curiosity, how does that fortune teller Vernon visited react to Bernhard, an OBVIOUS SCIMITAR, walking by his tent? No, we're not planning to stay there and have our fortune told, Bernhard would just walk by, stop, take a step back and take a closer look, like 'Huh, is that someone from Chreshire??' No hard feelings or harm meant from Bernhard though towards 'em, he's just like 'meh, what are you doing here? But... live and let live, I guess, I will not do anything to you unless you mean harm to me first'


Minor Encounter is next: It's shopping time for Bernhard!!~ Oh, he's going to love this, having been sort a short on cash before his speech.
[quote='Lord Windos' pid='83977' dateline='1747731773']
The Sutalor Department Building Mega Store: 25% Off Discounts on most EVERYTHING that is on sale or could be found in here! The TM Shop is an exception, though: instead they're offering a Limited Run of the following TMs:
(...)
In addition, anyone that buys a TM will be entered into a sweepstakes to win a Move EXemplifier!

You get a mental 'Nice~*!' from your mousy gal, who was just as pleased with the blazing hot reception. She was not above a little teasing too - "Daw....the spotlight heating ya up, or are you still bashful 'bout praise? I told ya I would make you a art start someday, and this is just another step there Shakesphere~"

The Officials are fine with Holding the request, though they want to get it done ASAP. Both to settle debts quickly and because the thought of you not getting what you're worth ASAP seems to be a mortifying thought to them!

*Rolls* ....Once more you are spared any excitement, despite drawing Fate's attention on ye. Haven't I told you guys not to tempt Fate?

If you're willing to splurge you could get some Bayhama Sun-days for $500 per unit - acts like a Full Heal, but also boosts Happiness too! Otherwise getting a boatload of fairy floss is cheap and easy - though trying to Fight against your fluffy and fae friends from eating it all and going off on a sugar rush is a Labor of its own! Zephy is particularly needy about it - "Come on, give Mama her sweets!" - while the aromatic pixie simply enjoyed what you gave but was always eyeing an opportunity to get more!

No reaction from simply passing the Fortuner Teller's Tent, nor do you detect any big activity from it, mundane or Magical.

Later on, trying to find a buying for the subtly magical crafting material was a bit of a challenge due to its uniqueness and nature, but you were eventually able to find a rich fashionista willing to part $750 Base Price for it. After YOUR Mod, that would be $750 + 375 = $1125 , and after the Sale Item Mod it would be $1688 Poke! Not bad at all, though finding someone else to sell this too may be hard work...

An occultist arts shop is willing to pay $500 Base Price for 1 Unit of Veil Colour; 500 * 1.5 = 750 * 1.5 = $1125 Poke for 1 Unit!

The shop keep spreads his arms out wide and welcomes you with a grin as you enter his shop, clearly happy to see you after a bit. The shop itself was fairly crowded, with several people browsing and other eagerly awaiting when the sweepstakes would start. You could also see several pierces of art Zephy drew -looks like the man elected to keep them to decorate the place.

"Hey, if it isn't my favorite magical customer! How've ya been? Hope it's been good me, 'cause thanks to ya my business has been booming! It has allowed me to go all out for the Festival! Plus your art has been a hit with the customers - you got to hook me up with more of it! But enough about me - what can I do for you ?"

Cha-Ching! Swords Dance Bought! Remember you have a standing Discount at the Shop, but with your recent windfalls you can more than afford it regardless. You have also been entered into the Sweepstakes - the more you purchase, the higher the odds of getting the Big Prize!

If that's all, then the Minor Encounter has been Concluded!

...And onto spending time with your paramour: Morgana.

You find a letter in you hand soon after your shopping trip is down. It simply read this: "Meet me yonder, as I ponder and wander, at the park I meet you and your own here and there. Eagerly and dearly awaiting, Morgana."

Now the REAL show begins - set the stage however you like, and I'll do the rest.

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

(Its so good and heartwaming in see Glinda like the older and kind sister! And extremely about Oz drink beer XD )

(Okay, gonna try to be brief with the responses to keep the pace of the story.)

- Oz couldn't hold herself a smile and a little laugh. She did miss those little moments of Glinda worrying about her. "Sister, I old enough to drink a beer these days! But I know what you mean. If I drink something, only no-alchoolic drinks. Pinkie promise."

- About the heavy conversation with Seddi...Oz still very worry about she try to crack a confident smile.

- Oz also take this opportunity to grab something different to dress up. Yes, she could use her usual black clothes, but since it is a festival today, and Seddi has been a good friend, she decided to dress up something different. She take a look in her bag of clothes, and problably with Glinda help try to search for a good one. She eventually find one who looks very good: A dress, with some dark blue colors, but with details in yellow and white. Its very cute and could be exatcly she could need to go into the bar and have a good time.

(Image of the dress, just picture it with the details I mentioned. Also, credits goes to @kaytahope on Twitter for the art she drew! Link of her twitter! Let art lives!)


- After grabbind her dress, she decided to have a quick conversation with Persephone. She apologize in advance, and tell her she need to stay in the PC (for now). She really needs to fix things between her sisters, so she have to stay there for a while, and Glinda be out for so long she want to spend a little time with her too. If she could, she wishes to bring Persephone along, specially after the good time they have in the Afterlife bar. She hug her ghost-sister, giving a kiss on her gremlin forehead. And then bring her Pokemon lineup for the day: Hecate, Glinda, Fortna, Dite, Meza and Bethy. Maybe with Meza and Bethy presence, Dite could feel a little more comfortable with the new place and Oz presence...at least she hopes. Besides, Meza could use some good time.

(Speaking of witch (heh, "witch") I forgot to add the information of Meza and Glinda in my char sheet. I will update later since I will be a little busy today. I promise Windos)

When she meet Seddi, she is a little more happy now. She's been a little silent along the way. Glinda was out of her Pokeball, enjoying her walk in the streets after such long time. Dite, Meza and Bethy was out too, since Meza could use some walk out her shell and keep a look with Dite, and Bethy was out too to keep a eye on Dite too and keep her comfortable. Well, "comfortable" as best it can.

- Oz wave her hand, and gave the Ursaring a bow of respect and education. Most people would problably be scary at a Ursaring as a bodyguard to some place, but she actually starting to like this person. Maybe she could work later to get something good to him to cheer him up. Even if you have a job, sometimes you really could need a good day and some cheer it up!

- Oz wave her hand, complimenting the barkeeper, and giving her a bow of respect. She would problably give the barkeeper a hug as thank of the last good time in the Afterlife, but she refrain herself since they are not that close enough to think the barkeeper would let have that option. Besides, she don't think the barkeeper have the fan of hugs. She kinda forgot the barkeeper name, she remind herself to ask later. "Hehe, not exatcly. We just trying to enjoy the festival atmosphere. We been...very busy these last days, and though we could enjoy a good time for once. How things has been going? The place is bigger than usual I see. Also, this is my partners." Oz turn around showing Meza, Dite, Bethy and Glinda. "My sisters: Meza the Faffur, Dite the Phoxy, Bethy my friend and Glinda my big sister. They will behave themselves I promise and will not cause trouble. Also, I heard there some events happening today and was curious to learn about them."

- Oz blush like cherry with the barkeeper comment. She cough and tell the barkeeper. "Me and Seddi are just good friends and companions. I will asure of that...Although I would not be surprise if some ladies would be attract to Seddi. I can imagine she does have a magnetic pull in bring a crowd, hehehe."

Oz might be a shy girl sometimes, but she does still like to spend a good time. LETS GO!

Your choice of dress gets a clap of approval from Glinda, which serves as good of an alarm as any as the rest of your Sister began to awake and prepare themselves for the day of celebration! Persaphone gives you a disappointed pout at Boxing her, but ultimately she just sighs and accepts it. She's not thrilled with being left out of the fun, but she's remarkably tolerant and understanding about the Juniors getting a chance to Bond and bustle with you. 

Dite, however, is no less terrified and HIGHLY reluctant at being around you with the other former residents of the Koffee cafe; if anything the high energy of the festival is causing them even more anxiety and STRESS, oh noes! Hecate isn't responding to your Summons or decision to include her in today's fun - she remains stubborn in her avoidance.

Your aetherial fae causes several heads to turn, though with a bit of a *glamor* on her part you and Seddi are swiftly ignored as the crowd automatically parts out of your way. The wonders of having a powerful mental mage as a Sister! Bethy was disguised as a Murkrow fluttering about your group, while Meza just shuffled alongside, looking a bit overheated but otherwise fine as she took in her surroundings with mostly indifference. Dite didn't want to come out of her Ball in the crowds, so tough luck there.

On Seddi's / @Dragonstrike 's side of things his Ceruledge also draws looks, though these were ones more of surprise and dread. A powerful and menacing Ghost as her inevitably causes fear and respect in most but Hex Maniacs , Dark Punks, or just all around Tough or Weird Trainers. Not that she minds, of course - she could care less about people other than her Master....and she has someone else that is proving to be a most curious individual: Oz indeed.

While the BFK effects has long since faded, it's impact still lingers as the flame spector eyes the healer up. Not helping that fact was the now Deathly, Ghostly F e e l  that pervade their entire Being and Soul nor the Soul Bond they had with Glinda. You don't go dying and resurrecting without it leaving a HEAVY mark upon you, and this one is readily apparent and fascinating to the Ghostly and spiritual....

Glinda gives the Sword Mistress some side eye for their blatant interest, but since they were keeping away for now she didn't do much more than that.

Your twos denial to dating just gets a smirk out of the woman (and a bigger one when you played the cowboy up), and she simply waves at your Sisters with a "Yo," as you introduced them, already trusting that you'll keep them in line after seeing you handle your Disobedient Hexer so well the last time you were here.

The sword wielder's request for a private booth causes the barkeeper to quickly sober up, getting you two a nod and a quick escort to a soundproof room, complete with Television, mini-bar , fridge, and some snack-foods to enjoy. A quick glance around and some TS on Seddi's part confirms the room isn't bugged and well isolated against spying: the perfect place to hold a secret meeting!

Time to Talk begins soon...