[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

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Shiva isn't allowed to try catching that Scolipede even if she'd want to.
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She's very relieved that everything went well concerning the poisonous Scolipede as she lets out that breath she was unconsciously holding in a long sigh. Even got away without any damage done by the huge centipede! Still, the natural fae enthusiast's cautious as she passes the area with her eyes kept on the tree Scolipede was hiding in - just in case - and only allows herself to relax properly upon having reached the top of the grassy slope.

Up there, Shiva takes a bit of time to praise Delphox for his magnificent attack and lets him have a handful of dried Berries and spicy kibble, knowing that using Blast Burn requires a lot from the Pokemon. "You've grown so much, my fierly fox...", she tells him as she lets herself fall backwards into the grass, "I still remember you being a small Fennekin. And now look at yourself, being able to fire off such a powerful move! All due to...traveling..." With a flick of Shiva's hand Nightshade joins the scenery and bathes the area in pleasant sunlight via her characteristic Sunny Day Move to do so, everyone - including Primal Glaceon - can enjoy the energetic rays. The icy Eeveelution naturally stays out and is allowed to observe the natural wonders from the top of the grassy hill. Or use Ancient Power once more just because, Shiva probably noticed that he enjoys that move.

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Onwards then after a few minutes, now to the things Shiva has found.

Spoiler

Assuming Shiva isn't killed by Scolipede, she does find something called a Pecha Gall. It's a mutation by a Pecha Berry bush, causing it to grow a large round woody growth. These often appear to have knobbly faces hidden within them, and they can also be carved like you'd carve wood - if you have a delicate chisel and a steady hand. Bonus points, the juice of the gall is usable as an ingredient in medicines to heal Confusion.

She finds one more thing in Area 4, almost into Area 5. It's a feather, but it's very special. It almost looks like one of Dunseraph's new feathers, but scintillating pink. Or a little like Togekiss down. Anyway, it's perfectly formed, perfectly intact, and unbelievably light. To Shiva, it can be nothing but the feather of an angel! She found it in a scattering of Gloom petals.

Rarity roll: (2)(5) Just one success. You find a Reppetree, which bears ultra-spicy fruits useful in making Pepper Spray. You find enough to craft one unit of spray.

That gall she spotted when investigating that Pecha Berry bush is something Shiva has never seen in real before, but has read about once or twice. All carefully to not accidently damage the bush she cuts that gall off and packs it away, thinkining about what she may carve from it - a steady hand she has and a delicate chisel she can always buy if those in her crafting supplies are too rugged. She also still has those Ivory Nuts from the rainforest to live out her inner artist!~

That FEATHER she eventually finds however - that lil' thing can almost be too good to be true, Shiva handles it extremely careful, protective and mindful as this was a pure treasure for her. She'll take it indeed as a feather of an angel and is completely thrilled to bits to have what seems like a proof that they exist, but is a bit confused by that finding as well. She'll probably show it to the Fortune Hunter, a Medium or basically someone who appears knowledgable in the field of myths and fairytales when there's an opportunity. And to her Pokemon of course!

Shiva doesn't dare trying one of the fruit from the Reppetree, but maybe Delphox as a Fire Type might enjoy the spiciness. (She'll let him eat one if he likes.) That Pepper Spray made from it will be useful to defend herself, can it be used for Natural Gift as well?


I got an idea also what Shiva could search for specifically during downtime of Ranger duties or when re-visiting the Safari Zone after the Cup (if there'll be time and opportunity):
- Aromatic Herb, she or a sensitive Pokemon might notice the strong scent?
- Power Herb, she knows the smell of it thanks to Dizzy.

Did Shiva expend all her Encounter Slots then by that last gathering or is there still room to do anything within the Safari Zone? Been trying to keep 3rd Encounter free for Tutoring for Terra, but we'll just delay it if there's no time or energy left to do that. Sorry, dear! Could she take a slow walk through the Safari Zone back towards the exit, keeping her eye open for anything interesting?