[Game Thread] Pokerole Mystery Dungeon: Primal Shadows

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

Kee leads Team OS further down the corridor, past the path that leads to the area where they fought Conkeldurr.  The path eventually leads to an opening in the side of the ravine, becoming a small cave.  As they go deeper into the cave, it gets darker and darker as the sunlight leaking through the entrance gets farther away.

Eventually, it becomes pitch black, and the dim light from Pyra's fire barely illuminates the area around the party just enough for them to see their immediate surroundings.

Marcus keeps pushing everyone onwards despite this.



"Don't worry, this is normal.  You'll see why soon."

After an indeterminate amount of time walking forward, a light appears at the end of the tunnel, getting brighter as the group gets closer to it.  The familiar crackle of fire and warm light of torches on the walls illuminate a small room with few features beside the stone walls and floor, as well as some wooden support beams.  Pyra starts to feel lighter on her feet and less sluggish as the group gets closer to it, though she still feels like she's Paralyzed.

In the middle of the room is a single large rock in the shape of a Kangaskhan, a welcome sight for Marcus as he sighs in relief.





"Good, a Kangaskhan Rock.  We can rest here.  And it looks like my earlier guess was right, too.  The Hidden Mine is another Mystery Dungeon."

Hidden Mine: Drilbur Coal Mine - Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon

"If you all need to deposit or withdraw any items, you can do so at that rock as if you were to talking to Kangaskhan herself.  Only works with items, though.  Don't ask me how it works, it just...does.  Another puzzle you'll only find in these mysterious dungeons...or rather, only when you find two Mystery Dungeons really close together like this."

"That's kinda weird.  Oh yeah, Marcus, didn't you say you had a story for us as well?"



"I did.  Let me know when you're all ready to hear what I have to say.  We can move on to the Hidden Mine proper by continuing down the tunnel behind the Kangaskhan Rock, but I think you all should hear this first before we continue.  It's not exactly short, but time works weirdly in these transitionary rooms in my experience.  Being around these Kangaskhan Rocks speeds up healing enough for everyone to recover from most damage and statuses, but not a whole lot of actual time seems to pass either, so there should be plenty of time for me to say my piece."

Pyra WAS worried as the cave way became almost impossibly dark, fearing that The Darkness was afoot and about to strike out against the group at long last, but the bones craftsmon's words of wisdom calmed her down somewhat. It was not until they got out of there and sighted the next room that she let out a small *sigh* of relief, however. She had A LOT to stew over at the moment, but at least nobody had to deal with a great EVIL just yet!

The she demon would pick up on her body's increasing responsiveness, flexing her claws in slight fascination and curiosity as to what was the cause of it. Paralysis didn't seem like a Status that faded so quickly, after all.

Marcus' explanation earned of the Kang. Statue earned him and it an intrigued look, and his request for the group to listen got an eager smile in response. The brimstone imp walked over and plop herself at the foot of the statue, focusing her entire attention on Marcus and doing her level best to ignore/stay away from Dax, who's foul mood has reached caustic depths. 

"Yes, yes, please tell us this story of yours, why you care so much for us and strangers that meant us harm and no good! Need time and rest to heal Paralysis, prepare for our trip into the mine of secrecy too, so it would be convenient most for you to share your story-lesson here and now!"