[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Iron]

Just being in the healthy desert sunshine isn't enough for either Grass type to gain their 5th point of happiness. But they do love it, and they'll grow faster here as long as they receive plenty of water.

The Doduo are used to humans and accept food, but they don't allow themselves to be ridden and they don't follow directions. If you give them too much food, they'll start following you around at a small distance in a big flock.

There doesn't seem to be any doorbell on the Gym. In fact, it doesn't even have a proper door - strange, in a place with so much moving sand. Instead, there is a constant outward gust of wind that keeps sand out but allows people and Pokemon to easily step down into the passage leading to the underground portion of the wigwam.

Inside are more of the imitation Kommo-o scales lining a long single room. No dividers at all, except for one door leading to one side, with steam coming from underneath it. Several Gym trainers are sparring with sweating challengers in sparse clothing, while others observe carefully. Battles take place in simple circles drawn in the sand floor.

A middle aged man, wearing only a pair of shorts held up with a rope, leaps to attention as you enter. He is brawny with chiseled features and muscles, and many scars. Looks really fit for his age, but you imagine he probably used to be even stronger when he was young.

"Ho! I am Achilles, warrior of the desert! Have you come to challenge- wait, I recognize you! Ho, you are the ones who fought the invader from space! I would love to talk to you. Should we go to my end of the lodge, or would you rather step into the sauna?" He indicates the sole door.