[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Iron]

The old guy, however, does laugh at the pun. "Eh eh eh! I haven't heard one like that in years. I nearly SOILED myself." He tugs at his loincloth, then shakes his head to return to the task at hand.

(This part Ventus and Shiva might not hear, since it's directed at Heart.)

"The Earthpower is in every rock and every mite of soil, and thus in every living thing. It flows from the earth into the plants, and from the plants into the Pokemon and into humans. Not only is it responsible for growth, it is responsible for the natural laws and preservation of order. Earthpower is even present in the lightning and the winds. It's everywhere. It is what makes Earth such a vibrant place. It's what allows Pokemon to wield such tremendous power. Every attack, in some way, is a manifestation of Earthpower. In the days of Sarimanok, the Earthpower was less subdued than it was now. In the days of the Scavengers," he gestures at the fossils, "the Earthpower was greater still. But my greatest connection is to the Earthpower in, well, earth. It's a bit like the difference between Rock Throw and Power Gem. Humans have a dull connection to Earthpower, and there's little they can do to stretch it to the level even a mere Rattata has. It is still a useful skill to cultivate, if you ask this old man."

He's back to working at his clay as he explains.

"Eh, eh, eh! I can give the Ground Type to any Pokemon, even a dual-type like Kabutops! It works just like Forest's Curse, doesn't it, little Phantump? It fades away after taking enough Grass, Water, or Ice attacks. Or, someone who is strong in the Earthpower could also remove it."