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

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

I don't have anything notable to add to either of your responses concering the government's officals and Morgana - but do let me tell you that they are so perfectly worded from your side, dear Windos, I'm am LOVING it. Many many thanks, muchhhh appreciated!! I'll save and bookkeep both as a pdf.~

That, and I'm literally laughing. A lot. Still do. Probably will again whenever I re-read. I don't quite know what's more funny: Bernhard messing with government officials while staying all cool and collected or the fact that actual ___ between my player-chara and NPC occured in a tabletop-RPG campaign.

--- The last thing dear Bern does remember before the, uh, festivities began was him reciprocating Morgana's most Fae and Hungry L O O K with an absolutely Lovestruck one of his own... He's going to enjoy~ this indeed (and, perhaps more importantly, survive it)... ---

When you wake up after your.....joining with Morgana, you find yourself resting alone in bed, a wonderfully prepared lunch/dinner for you off on your dining table, and Zephy grumpy yet silent about it all.

As you go to check out the meal you find a Note with a Pink Rose beside it. Opening it, it simply read:

"Thank you for the most wonderous time ~<3 May we ever and ever have many many more."

Minor Encounter Over - More Details Via PM Comming Soon

....Oh well, waking up alone aka Morgana already being gone isn't very pleasant for Bernhard to notice (._. )  H O W E V E R (with a hundred exclamation marks and in very bold and fat formatting) at least she stayed long enough for lootttttsssss of fond cuddles~♡ and eversweet~♡ nothings~♡ afterwards until either of 'em fell asleep, hooray!~ Lucky for you, Romeo.

He eventually get up, puts his Scimitar robe back on, cleans up, and...knowing Morgana, that meal is very likely a banquet of desserts. Or very sugary. Or both. But he's not complaining, that's actually quite up his alley!

That NOTE however - it caused the oh-so-stoic Magus to fondly chuckle/laugh to himself. "Oh you, Morgana..." he mutters to himself. "You REALLY shouldn't have. Do not mention it, my pleasure...~" ...Literally, I guess.

What is ALSO noticed quickly and - much to Bernhard's not-so-suprise but more like utter approval - is Zephy remaining silent. She kept her word! Being grumpy is all allowed on her end, he's really not going to blame her for that. The artistic birdmouse receives an appreciating and grateful look - Bernhard goes so far to even trying to share that meal with her, but knowing her, she'll likely refuse in this case.



Okay, this fun Encounter done, onwards to what's left on my end: One Moderate Encounter! A question: How POSSIBLE and how much of  GOOD IDEA would it be aaand how ALRIGHT would it be effort- and writingwise for you to have Zephy go for the dance-off at Afterlife, and Bernhard for the orchestra at Kyorge's M.A. Hall? Aka split up in this case. Because me feels Zephy is not the type to go for a classic orchestra, and Bern's not the type to go for a bar/club. Win-win on either side if they can enjoy the remaining Festival their way.

Oh right, also: From what I understood, making use of 'Ask Sylvia!' doesn't take up an actual encounter, or does it? Read, I could still talk with her after visiting the orchestra, can he?

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Oh right, before I forget: On the way to Kyogre's M.A. Hall, Bernhard would send a message to Seddi/@Dragonstrike. He asked to be updated on the matter, didn't he? Well, gladly Bern will do so.

The message to the cowboy reads the following:

Message here

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I have met with and talked with dear Morgana.

She is unwilling to tell me anything about that powerful Wandering Hurricane, but from connecting the dots myself, it must have been...quite messy and very exhausting on her end.

Things are dealt with however, and that is all that matters.

That is all. Please do not press the matter further; not with her, nor with me. A word of warning for you too, for I feel it to be adequate: If you cause her any sorrow or pain by pressing the topic towards her regardless, you are in for big trouble with me. Please just...let it be, for now.

Enjoy the festival (I surely do~), and do take care.

[Spiritmon]

@Dragonstrike @Lord Windos

Oz simply looked at her side and then looked again at Nemona and said. “Alright. If the champion herself is putting her faith in me, I can’t have the luxury of being weak. Consider the job done Miss Nemona.”

After the end of the call, and after making sure she is alone with Seddi and Ceruledge, Oz stops for a second and decides to give them some new information. “...Seddi. Thank you. For your words. Your understanding, and…well…you compromise in keeping my secret. It means a lot. And sharing your story too. I…Still need to face my demons…But I gladly I don’t have to face alone. I have my sister and now I have a good friend too. Your words and actions, little by little, are healing my heart.”

She then looks at Ceruledge and then at you Seddi. “...So…I want to return the favor…And help heal your and Ceruledge hearts.”

She then explained. “As mentioned before, I am an Evoker. We Evokers specialize in using our Will to directly wrestle and shape the very energies of Terra, Heavens, and beyond to actualize wishes, curses, mysterious, or other phenomena, natural and not. We can also specialize in the creation of custom spells. I…confess I was never good at spell shape art however, since most of my training was focused on the art of healing.”

“...However…Due to the trauma of…”that” day and Glinda's sacrifice, I was able to unlock a very rare power, even among my people. Extremely hard, but also extremely useful.”

“The Purifier Evoker. Also known as Blessed Evoker.”

“Basically, it’s a very rare and difficult type of Evoker who specialize in the most positive form of Earthpower, focus solemnly on purification, blessings, healing and safeguards against nasty conditions and bad magicks. More or less like a White Mage on video games if you want a reference.”

Oz then looks at Ceruledge. “If I am not mistaken, Ceruledge armor is made of grudge and negative energy. Kind of walking cursed armor. You did mention Ceruledge would probably prefer to become an Armarouge instead of her current form. If it is the desire of both of you, I could try to use my Purifier ability and try to remove her armor and turn back to her previous form. With your resources, you could get the other type of armor and then make her evolve into an Armarouge.”

“There are a few problems though:”

1 - I never get the chance to properly use this power, so there could be complications in that regard.

2 - I'm extremely rusty since it’s been years since I used any spell. You see for yourself how one simple Tailwind leaves me exhausted. And that should be my niche due to what I am. And that brings to the third problem.

3 - During that…”day” my gauntlet was completely destroyed after such events. I didn’t have the necessary skills to rebuild my gauntlet, and I could not return to Sütalor nor return to the Magi Embassy. And I wanted to leave behind my past, so I just…discard my gauntlet.

“In short, there are high chances this process could go wrong, and could cause a big stress on my body. Before today, I used this power once, to escape John and his BBs by summoning Phantom Force directly from Persephone Pokeball…and that by itself was enough to hurt my body and make cough blood. Pull of such kinds of spells without a magic focus, without practice and using something I barely know could spell doom to me and Ceruledge.”

Oz take a breath. “...However, I did some research and learned the theoretical side of this power. Maybe with some proper training, practice and use of an alternative spell focus, I could give a miracle.”

“It is the minimum I should give to both of you. You helped me to have hope, Seddi. You helped heal the scars of my heart, and to slowly rebuild my relationship and trust with my sisters. So…Let me help you and Ceruledge. It’s like I always told you Seddi:”

“A healer can’t save everyone. But they can save as many lives as they can.”

“That’s my oath, Seddi. But a healer's job is not only to heal the body. But also the soul and the heart.”

[Redstone]

 

Spoiler

Some would say pushing your luck was a bad thing, but as both a budding Kahuna and disciple of a Great Fairy such was standard, filling fair. Got to be ready for everything, and what better way was 'controlled' situations you could do as you wish? He he he....

*Rolls*

....You're retelling of events gets you another Cosmogpolitan as the drunken crowd cheers and gives you hi fives for such a DARING feat. The BB himself is completely Oblivious to it, offering you a fist bump and  and some knuckle dusters (+1 to Strike Damage) as a 'Hecking Reward!!' for your brazen bravery and fulfilling your VEGENCE against those that Wronged and Sinned against you! By the end you became a Co-Star with the BB Goon, laughing and jeering as you got into the spirit of things!

Lani stays in her Ball, having enough sense not to potentially escalate things to a bar fight if the BB recognized her (the FAR more distinct of the two of you), Gloomtail, by contrast, seemed vaguely [I N T E R E S T E D] by the brutality you hinted at... though all the talk of your Girl Boss of a Dragon seems to cow Him to the point of not thinking of causing a ruckus. Not that He has - the BGD has been remarkably well behaved, all things considered.

Some good fun almost made him forget what he was there for. Giving the BB one last fist bump and telling him to keep rocking he‘d make his way back to the bartender, looking more confident then before.

„Did ya find someone? If not I‘ll see if the gouvernment can help handle that matter. Thank ya either way for the assistence.“

Gloomtail would get his time in the sun, but not today.

[Lord Windos]

The Florges then vanishes the cards and turns to you, tilting their head, before hold out both its hands. Above one, and imagine of a Heart appears. Above the other, a Gold Coin.

Health, or Wealth?

Once the choice was made the father(?)-daughter pair depart, leaving you with your reward and a whole lot of questions.

Health!

with that done, minor encounter led by fortuna

You get 2 Sitrus and 2 Oran Berries from Daddy Florges!

Fortune Encounter on Da Beach, coming up!

*Fortune Roll...* Snake Eyes, Hard Eight (Pair of 4s), 1 Success, 1 Fail

...Somehow, as you stumble along the more wild parts of the beach, going past a few sand dunes and Tall Beach Grass....

...You run into a familiar face. 

What you now Know is a Fluttermane, eyes closed and sunning Herself in a small pit of sparkling red sand and shiny metallic rocks, ringed with dark, unusually thick and Tall Grass.

Your Gut tells you its the very same you ran across that one night.

Currently you're just within The Hidden Ring, and managed to not make a sound.

...

[Lord Windos]

Seddi shrugs.  "Nothin' about this trip has been as straightforward as I would have liked so far.  Wish I could give ya a straight answer."

One last thing to say?  Oh right, he should probably mention those.

"Somethin' separate but still concernin' to be aware of actually.  I've gotten reports of altered pokemon in the region.  Nothin' concrete on who's behind what yet, but I'm gonna keep my ears to the ground for any further mentions of such experiments."

Yeah, reports of Shadow and Nuclear pokemon are both rather concerning for different yet similar reasons...

"La Puta Madre!"

Nemona lets loose a particularly vile swear at THAT bit of news, looking rightly alarms and NOT happy about it. She, like any sane person, fears these Pokemon, but she has an especially sensitive to Shadow Mons due to....

...Well, she never gave you the full story, but one of her personal Team Members , on loan to an Agent sent to covertly check up on Blueberry Academy. The Agent never made it back, but her Pokemon did.

Forever Changed.

"*Scowls* Really wish you lead with that, Seddi. *Mutters* Deus....as if we need the terrors and monsters of the Old World mingling with Sutalor's chaos. *SUPER Stern Look* Deal with it however you can and with extreme prejudice - don't worry about politics or nothing stopping you. I'll throw my weight around if nothing else to protect ya, foreign policy be damned."

She ends the call abruptly after that - no doubt barreling out whatever place she found to vent her Frustrations on some poor Mon or Trainer.

Later on in the evening you also get a message (I would PM you, but your box is Full mate!) , though its nothing too urgent now.

[Lord Windos]

„Did ya find someone? If not I‘ll see if the gouvernment can help handle that matter. Thank ya either way for the assistence.“

Gloomtail would get his time in the sun, but not today.

That confidence may take a hit, as the bartender looked like she bit into an fresh Aspear then got spooked by a Ghost for how pale and sour faced she was.

"...Yeah. Remember what I said about it being shark bait? Well, it end up hooking a Mega Sharpedo. *Rubs head, huffs* Savior Be...nothing is ever simple about a Mon like this, but it seems adding your brand of Lola Spice is what it took to get more Strange and Intense then even I thought...."

*Sighs*

"....Trader can meet with ya anytime today or tomorrow. Only condition is you got keep their Identity confidential. You game?"

[Mikaruge108]

Spoiler

You get 2 Sitrus and 2 Oran Berries from Daddy Florges!

Fortune Encounter on Da Beach, coming up!

*Fortune Roll...* Snake Eyes, Hard Eight (Pair of 4s), 1 Success, 1 Fail

...Somehow, as you stumble along the more wild parts of the beach, going past a few sand dunes and Tall Beach Grass....

...You run into a familiar face.

What you now Know is a Fluttermane, eyes closed and sunning Herself in a small pit of sparkling red sand and shiny metallic rocks, ringed with dark, unusually thick and Tall Grass.

Your Gut tells you its the very same you ran across that one night.

Currently you're just within The Hidden Ring, and managed to not make a sound.

...

Ruh roh!

Darren carefully watches the sleeping Flutter Mane, deciding what to do "Sneak attack, or catch, or leave it be..."
He knows that if things go wrong, it would be hard to know if Aaron would be able to help him in time. Darren sneaks behind the Flutter Mane, and throws an ultra ball at it, from the cover of the grass

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

That NOTE however - it caused the oh-so-stoic Magus to fondly chuckle/laugh to himself. "Oh you, Morgana..." he mutters to himself. "You REALLY shouldn't have. Do not mention it, my pleasure...~" ...Literally, I guess.


What is ALSO noticed quickly and - much to Bernhard's not-so-suprise but more like utter approval - is Zephy remaining silent. She kept her word! Being grumpy is all allowed on her end, he's really not going to blame her for that. The artistic birdmouse receives an appreciating and grateful look - Bernhard goes so far to even trying to share that meal with her, but knowing her, she'll likely refuse in this case.



Okay, this fun Encounter done, onwards to what's left on my end: One Moderate Encounter! A question: How POSSIBLE and how much of  GOOD IDEA would it be aaand how ALRIGHT would it be effort- and writingwise for you to have Zephy go for the dance-off at Afterlife, and Bernhard for the orchestra at Kyorge's M.A. Hall? Aka split up in this case. Because me feels Zephy is not the type to go for a classic orchestra, and Bern's not the type to go for a bar/club. Win-win on either side if they can enjoy the remaining Festival their way.

Oh right, also: From what I understood, making use of 'Ask Sylvia!' doesn't take up an actual encounter, or does it? Read, I could still talk with her after visiting the orchestra, can he?

You could almost imagine the coy, beckoning smirk she'd give if you said that to her, a warm wave of Love and Passion falling over you as you thought of her....

...Better stop before you drift completely off into a Happiness Haze.

Zephy crossed her arms and pouts, sullen for a moment...before she ends up getting her due. She also doesn't indulge in the breakfast, not trusting ANYTHING handled by the Mistress of Seasons.

Later on, getting to the KMA Hall is easy as taking a Poffin from a Baby , as having the power of Flight and being a Scimitar means you get to places FAST and everyone is practically falling over to get you in and feel involved/praised with equal speed. 

As you enter (and given a VIP Seating for Free, of course), you see the BIG, wide hall and reception area that leads off to several smaller musical venues (Jazz, Blues, Funk, Stoner Rock, Mystical Shows are on today), while in the Main Hall is the Primary Stage that is currently hosting The Grand Classical  Meloetta Orchestra,  played by the 4 Winds group and Muse's Voice choir (which gets a vain smirk out of your partner reading that) and conduct by a man known only as B.M.G. . 

You can choose any show you want, and from their the Music can vibe and FLOW.

*Rolls*

Insight Check - 5
(2)(3)(6) 1 Success
Zephy's - 3
(6)(6) 2 Success + 1 from Bern

...Just before you decide, however, your magnificent artist eyes narrow as she spots something, poking you to quickly get your attention: a pair of oddly dressed....nun dancers, casually making their way to one of the backstage areas. You and Zephy notice something crucial: nobody else seems to pay them any mind, despite how VERY Strange they look. 

Investigate, or ignore it in favor of your own fun? Your Partner certainly seemed unnerved by it, staring at the pair as if they reminded her of something ...

[Redstone]

That confidence may take a hit, as the bartender looked like she bit into an fresh Aspear then got spooked by a Ghost for how pale and sour faced she was.

"...Yeah. Remember what I said about it being shark bait? Well, it end up hooking a Mega Sharpedo. *Rubs head, huffs* Savior Be...nothing is ever simple about a Mon like this, but it seems adding your brand of Lola Spice is what it took to get more Strange and Intense then even I thought...."

*Sighs*

"....Trader can meet with ya anytime today or tomorrow. Only condition is you got keep their Identity confidential. You game?"

“Game to meet them Tomorrow mornin then. Gotta see if they really do have the Bite to handle her.“