[Meta thread] Iron's PokeRole Adventure: The Skull Ruins

[Lord Windos]

He could, at the very least, tell that Pokémon and people here had a far more personal relationship here than in other regions, even counting Unova. 'I wonder what could have sparked such close bonds and strong affections between people and the creatures here? In Unova, Reshirem, Zekrom and Kyrum guidance help facilitate our attitude towards our Pokémon, but what is the source here? Further research is required before I find that out...' Ventus ponder, writing down his thoughts in the margins of his notes. Not entirely professional writing technique, but who was watching?

Nathan would be more than happy to answer any questions Ventus has if he asks.  Nathan's mentioned (in passing) that he knows a bit about history of various regions due to extensive reading, and it's a favorite topic of his.  What better way to find out answers than to ask a native who's compared Creshire's history with other regions'?  Of course, most of his knowledge has been dropped on Shiva instead, so Ventus might not have recognized this, yet...but again, it was mentioned in passing during the argument in the combee hive, as well as during the brief discussion of arbok.   

'Reshirem bless that this area isn't like the swamp we passed through, though. While this place makes me sweat, its at least not filled with wizards and highly explosive Pokémon. May the scimitar who creature that hell hole rot from his own blast magic!' Ventus though to himself, cursing out that vile arch mage in his head. He knew, somewhere deep in his heart, that the enclave of sorceres would come back to pester them once more. 'Well, now we know who they are, and are better prepared for the type of threat they pose. If they thought Apsis was a problem, wait until they see her regal majesty now!'

Friendly reminder that Nathan was the only one who actually managed to hit and do damage to that scimitar.  Ventus and Larry missed or did no damage with every single attack they used iirc.  If he thinks anyone is a problem, it's going to be Nathan since he's the one who nearly KOed the scimitar, even after he attempted to flee!

For the first point, Nathan has never really brought up his knowledge of the region's cultural past and mythology, only his rancher background, Ralts backstory (to an extent), and about info on his father to Ventus. And before, he really was not aware of how strong people felt about Pokemon, compared to other regions, so he really didn't pay attention at the time. Now, if he were to bring it up, Ventus would be more than happy to have a conversation about it, as well as share his region's mythology of his own in return. Give and receive, give and receive.

For the second point, you are right, but so is Ventus, sorta. While Apsis didn't do any damage, so still posed an obstical he had to overcome. And he would expect an Ekans, not a Arbok with Fire Fang. Glare plus Fire Fang should take the pep out of his step!