[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Iron]

"She speaks the truth, Weavile, whether or not you choose to believe it. As it stands, though, we all will explore this sacred place and then continue our journey past this cavern, and will not tolerant you barring our path. If you wish to continue standing guard over The Central Fern in perfect health, then I suggest you leave us be, as we will in turn leave it be and conduct ourselves respectfully while we are here. Otherwise, we will fight, and you all will fall. What outcome happens is entirely in your hands, so what will it be, guardians?"

The Weavile just laugh at your threat. They're certainly not intimidated by humans. 
However, since you profess to explore in peace, they don't attack. They just wait for more proof. 

The Weavile look swayed by the inclusion of Snivy. They're also impressed with Shiva's lack of a reaction. Very stoic. 
The little fern in a jar is something they could take or leave. It does remind them a little of Torterra.

They also chitter with Patrat - they seem to have a language in common. 

Well, that's a lot of excellent arguments! Rerolling all ones and using the group's highest Empathy score, no penalties. 

Empathy: (5)(5)(5)(3)(4)(5)(2)
Will: (3)(4)(1)(1)(5)(6)(4)(1)

The Weavile decide to trust you. For a bit, one of them follows you around while the other two disappear into the shadows. Ventus' empathy senses that this is a sort of 'probation' and it will soon leave. 

The Encounters are the Pokemon and elements listed in the description of the cavern. If you just talk or investigate a little, it won't count as an Encounter. Observing behavior in great detail will. You're not sure if you're allowed to fight or capture these Pokemon, but attempting either of those will certainly count as an Encounter. I won't count the Weavile diplomacy as an Encounter slot.

Do one thing at a time to give respect to other players. In other words, do your favorite thing first, forming teams as you wish, make sure to give everyone a chance to participate.

Mr. Finder indicates a series of four tunnels at the far end, saying they all come together in a main tunnel he'd like to follow eventually. He doesn't smell much of a wide area for a long time, and says it only gets chillier from here. You're probably looking at another Encounter/3 hour walk before you can camp.