[Game Thread] Pokerole Mystery Dungeon: Primal Shadows

[Dragonstrike]

Daxter groans as he takes that in. Pokemon that explode when they're angry? In Thunder Forest? There were fucking Voltorb in here? He looks at the Grubbin and nods. "Go on, then. Stick with your friends. Power in numbers, and all that. The offer remains open so you can join us if you'd like. Stay safe, you hear me? I don't like the feeling of this place one bit."

He then leads the group through across the tree branch to the other tree warily as he looks around carefully.

As Daxter begins leading everyone closer to the trunk of the tree, Grubbin follows.

"Wait.  Scary pokemon ahead.  I go with you."

   

It isn't long before the group is closer to the trunk of the tree, their slower pace affording them time to find careful footing and keep a watchful eye on their surroundings.

Daxter's Alert
2 Insight + 2 Survival + 1 Alert + 1* Forewarning
(5)(5)(1)(2)(6)(6*) 4 Successes

Voltorbs' Stealth
3 Dex + 1 Survival + 1 Stealth + 1 ???
(5)(3)(2)(3)(6)(1) 2 Successes

Daxter glances at the branches directly overhead as his group approaches the trunk of the tree, and while he doesn't see anything initially, he catches a glimpse of some leaves rustling in an odd way.  He stops his party from advancing any further just in time, as three Voltorb fall from the branches above onto the larger branch below, attempting to ambush the intruders!

They look particularly angry.  And...like they're made of wood?  They definitely don't look quite like any Voltorb Daxter remembers...

Voltorb Ambush Initiatives
Bunnelby: (5)+6 = 11
Dedenne: (3)+7 = 10
Grubbin: (5)+4 = 9
Voltorb A, B, and C: (3)+5 = 8
Daxter: (2)+5 = 7
Rowlet: (2)+4 = 6
Snom: (3)+3 = 6

Despite knowing the Voltorb were there, they still almost got the drop on the members of Team Night Wardens, but Bunnelby; Dedenne; and Grubbin are all quick to react to the angry spheres of explosive power dropping from the branches above!

The tree branch is a lot thicker on this tile since it's closer to the trunk of the tree, but it's still possible to slip and fall if one isn't careful with their footing.

Voltorb Ambush Round 1

Rain continues to fall, making the surroundings damp with rain water.