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

[Dragonstrike]

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Let's see, I'm not interested in the Encounters that require successfull dodging the battlezone (No. 7 onwards) because I don't want to run away from things in this particular situation, nor in the *Farfetch'd or the Trainer Supplies as taking them goes against my desire to have Shiva do something honorable and heroic. Which practically only leaves two options:


- From what I am reading, you're mostly interested in taking on Encounter No.1 (that hard[?]*Hitmonlee messing with King Sarimanok's side) but wish for aid, @Lord Windos? Please allow me to be the one to help then, I'm ALL up to join you in this if you're okay, Pokemon fighting for will either be Raphael or Delphox, or if allowed and doable in this scene (@Iron?), both of them. If not, it'll be Raphael.
EDIT: Or how about Nightshade? This would mean giving up on dealing SE-damage for the advantage of Flower Gift Ability for us.

- If not, finding a free Rapidash and engaging in a 1vs1 against someone in the Western Plains (Encounter No.3) would be it. Shiva knows how to ride Pokemon and is willing to swallow her fear here in order to be recognized and honored or so. She'll definitely fight for King Sarimanok's side as everythingelse is a horrible idea. This will bring some mechanical questions from my side:

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- Is Raphael possible to be the one fighting for my side? He may not be able to 'ride' Rapidash with me but could hover above me or so. I'd really would like to have a dramatic battle with him that'll hopefully strengthen the bond between him and Shiva if all goes well, and the Pokemon for the 1vs1 needs to be a versatile fighter, minimum 8HP, worth of gaining a good amount of XP (a Fairy Type move for Raphael!!), trust and listen to Shiva, be a member of Fairy Type at best, and optimally having a way to heal suffered damage+boost+deal lethal damage. If not, I'd lean into choosing Azu.

- Would Shiva even be allowed to battle as a female? I hope so.

Saving a pokemon's life even if it puts your own at risk is very honorable and heroic imo.

Fighting some random noble from Sarimanok's army is probably a lot less risky than fighting the general of the force, imo.  Probably slightly tougher than fighting the guys who live in the west, though.