[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Iron]

I didn't even know the word "Barrow" had been used in a Pokemon game.

Nathan's map barely correlates to the Barrow Downs at all, naturally. But you can actually see a few things that are correlated - old rooms that became the boundaries of a section of graveyard.

The Kadabra Chambers, if Cosh is right, would be three old rooms combined: the astronomy tower, the Pokemon training/capturing room, and the conservatory. 


*roll*
The puzzle doesn't look to be trapped. In fact, it's just been drilled into some old pillars, so there's not much chance of a mechanical trigger.
Kelda: "Oh, no, I'm not great at puzzles. But I think this one was brought up here more recently. Our research says many ghosts came up to raid the surface, and brought things from below up with them as pranks or like, decorations almost."

Nathan has probably heard briefly of this event, called the "Spirit Exchange." Little is known about it since no one wants to go near the ruins.

The PMD series is full of all sorts of surprises.

Hmmmm...a combination of three presumably rather large locations, huh?  The presence of the astronomy tower might help explain the presence of some of the Psychic types, at least...and possibly the rumors about Fairy types as well...

"...it could easily be more than a simple prank or decoration, though...and I can't help but wonder who made these and why they're in this area in the first place..."

Well then, just in case, Nathan's going to bring Calam out to see if he can sense any danger that might relate to the puzzle.

...though of course, Calam's probably going to react to Kelda's presence in some fashion first.

Calam sniffs Kelda and then turns to the puzzle. He gives the puzzle a glare, but if it represents any danger, it's something Calam feels Nathan can handle.

Kelda: "Oh, how cute! My brother actually knew a Scimitar apprentice who had an Absol as a partner. He said it followed that guy around like a puppy Poochyena." She pats Calam, who accepts the pats.