[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Iron]

The Rules and Conditions!

"Ventus, hello. This is proving to be a gauntlet of a week like none other. But after fighting mindless vines, I am looking forward to still more challengers."

"Oh? That Necklace on your Noibat. That may be an artifact of a bygone time. Some League members may not allow you to use it in battle against them, but I am not one such authority. I believe in doing whatever it takes to win!"

She explains the rules she does have, and asks if you have any questions.

-No HP healing
-Battle until fainting
-3v3 singles
-Lethal moves allowed if necessary
-No trainers on the field
-Whatever else I said earlier

Ventus return's Dagney's greeting with both a warm smile and a uncharacteristically wry chuckle.

"Salutations my friend, if I may call you as such. Yes, it seems that everyone I know is experiencing 'Interesting Times' , as the old oriental curse goes. No matter the adversity, though, we still endure it all, and come out stronger for it than not, yes? Regardless, I'm looking forward to witnessing your prowess on the battlefield first hand, and to see the if the bonds between you and your Pokémon is as ironclad as their Steel typing!"

The researcher tilts their head as he process that new kernel of information, before nodding his head. "Well said, and a belief I most heartily share with you! I thank you for informing me of this, and funnily enough Lucifer here actually found this artifact on the way towards Stair City before those blighting Vines became an issue, so I guess he's finally has the chance to tap into its power!"

He then listened to the rules of engagement, and politely voiced a couple of questions he had about them.

"Does Ability and move based HP regeneration allow, even if Medical Item base HP healing isn't? I ask this because my Breloom and Togekiss has Poison Heal/Leech Seed and Morning Sun respectively , and I want this clarified on the off chance I send them out to face you. Also, why the rule on no trainers allowed on the battlefield? I thought it would be patently obvious that any human intervening on a Pokémon Battle usually will only be far worse off than not doing so, so I'm curious why it's an explicit ruling....."

"Poison Heal and such are fine. Even a held Berry is allowed. The rule against Potions was made to make battles against me go a little faster. It's nationally illegal to use many moves on a Trainer, so it would interfere with the spirit of 'anything goes' and create a conflict with the law. Imagine someone running out onto the field and shielding their Pokemon, forcing their opponent to decide between getting in trouble or losing the battle. This is a test of Pokemon against Pokemon, a proxy for the will of their masters."