[Game Thread] Pokerole Mystery Dungeon: Primal Shadows

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

Vilucard gives the riolu a very curious look when the small pokemon says he doesn't remember much about his past.

And an even more curious look when Kogeki both offers blood so that they may pass to fight Machamp and talks about fighting the darkness within.  The bat raises a wing to cover the lower half of his face as he prepares to make a move...

"I do not think you understand exactly what is at stake here, small one.  Nor do I think our goals are aligned."

Suddenly, faster than anyone can react, Vilucard has spread his wings and retreated away from the party, almost floating backwards towards the path to the next floor.  He raises a clawed paw up.  "As much as I would love to sample how you all taste, I do not have any more time to spare to play with you, so I'll introduce you to my new friend instead."

He snaps, and something comes barreling out of the shadows towards Kogeki at the signal!


Stealth: (6)(4)(5)(2) 3 successes
Alert: (3)(2)(1) 0 successes

Kogeki feels a rough tongue graze him without warning, causing him to involuntarily shudder.

Lick Ambush
(4)(1)(3)(2)(5)(4)(4)(3)
(6)(4)(1) Kogeki takes 3 damage 2/5 HP -2 Pain
(4)(4)(3)

The small pokemon that attacked then retreats slightly, sitting obediently between the large bat-like pokemon and the party, tensed and ready to lunge at a moment's notice.  They only stand at half a meter tall, but small; unblinking red eyes stare at the party from within a shadowed hood of fur adorned with small horns, creating a very unsettling image for an otherwise innocent looking creature.



As Kogeki stares at the pokemon, it almost seems to look...familiar somehow.  He can't quite put a finger on why, though, and Vilucard doesn't give him much time to contemplate that feeling further.

"Nohface, stall them.  I have an appointment with the Dark powers ahead that I must attend to, and I do not desire unnecessary distractions.  And to you, children, this is my last warning.  Turn back now, or face the wrath of things that you cannot possibly understand.  Farewell for now."

Vilucard turns, his cape-like wings billowing behind him as he enters the tunnel and vanishes into the darkness that leads to the next floor of the dungeon while the Nohface readies for battle.

Marcus readies up once the shock has worn off.  "Well, that's certainly ominous sounding.  I guess we're going to have to force our way through and chase after him!"

Hoopa just continues to shake his fist at the fleeing vampire.  "I knew that he was gonna be up to no good!  Let's tear through this minion of his and pursue!"

The Faceless Shadow: Dragon Road (Night) - Sonic Unleashed

VS Nohface Initiatives
Hoopa: (6) + 4 = 10
Kee: (6) + 4 = 10
Nohface: (5) + 4 = 9
Daxter: (5) + 4 = 9
Marcus: (6) + 3 = 9
Pyra: (4) + 2 = 6
Karen: (3) + 2 = 5
Kogeki: (1) + 3 = 4

(GM's Note: Nohface is one of Smogon's CAP creations, and the credit for creating this wonderful pokemon goes to their CAP community.  You can find this pokemon and many more over on their forums, which can be found at this link!)

During the course of Kogeki's one-on-one with that vile looking bat, Pyra contented herself to only watch, staring at the exchange with a hint wariness and weariness. She was not all to pleased that yet another Pokemon was trying to gainsay the group's progress (and so sketchy of a one at that), but her friend was trying to broker a deal for safe passage and cooperation with them and so let them be. Deals were a sacred, most honorable thing, so she shan't do anything to disrupt one in progress unless it literally life-threatening (And perhaps not even then, depending on the circumstances).

Then the Count sent out his hidden minion, this Nohface, to Ambush her spiritual ninja, and all semblance of peace and tolerance shattered. The fiery demoness' eyes narrowed as her smile took on a familiar dangerous tinge - though this time it was pervaded by a air of 'I'm so done with this shit' - as she regarded both the faceless minion and it's master with an intensity that scarcely could be believed to come from a smol imp!

"Oh, you dare be presumptuous and judgmental, craven bat? To you, then, a warning I shall give in turn: u n d e r e s t i m a t e  u s  a t  y o u r  o w n  p e r i l ."

Intimidate Triggered! - 1 STR for all Enemies!

Presumably Vilcard doesn't stick around any longer to banter, and so Pyra turns her complete attention to the Nohface, her expression displeased but surprisingly not as hostile as usual. The reason for that was simple: though they attacked one of her precious friends (a near unforgivable sin!), the faceless shadow beast only did so under orders from that craven bat. Disdain and dislike the creature before her for that, she could muster no hatred or rage for one that was simply following orders from their Master so faithfully.

Won't stop her from thoroughly punishing the whelp, though, as she starts focusing herself for combat and prepares to lunge right at it! And to her friend's (and Marcus) banter, she simply smiles and says "Yes, let's."

Orders: They're in the Meta Thread, but to reinterate here: 2 Actions - 1st either Bulk Up OR Cover Kogeki if Kee fails to Clash against any attack sent their way, and the Bite on Nohface. Let's see how they fair against multiple Dark types, the little minx!

Moves

Bulk Up
Accuracy: 2 + 2 +1 - 2 = 3D6 Base Dice
Effect: + 1 STR and DEF!

Bite
Accuracy: 3 + 2 + 1 - 4 = 2D6 Base Dice
Damage: 5D6 + 1 Base Damage
Effect: *Flinch 3*