[Game Thread] Pokerole Mystery Dungeon: Primal Shadows

[Dragonstrike]

No rolls required for anything here!  Gallade already knew about the Sky Plate since he was present when it was received.  Keldeo, Zeraora, and Haxorus are intrigued by Platina's mention of the artifact and how it needs to be protected.  Quagsire and Delphox are rather hard to get a read on though.

Keldeo is looking at Kogeki curiously, but doesn't say or do anything in particular that would indicate they got the letter.  Maybe he'll say something after the meeting.

Delphox, Ampharos, and Haxorus all listen rather intently to what the two teams' members have to say about the events that happened.  Ampharos is the first to speak up.

"Goodness me, Ho-oh and Rayquaza made an appearance?!  That is worrying if whatever is going on is drawing even powerful Legendaries into some kind of larger conflict...if Ho-oh is involved, it likely ties into why the Lord of Thunder was attacked as well."

Haxorus nods.  "Keldeo and Emolga mentioned that Sue had noticed the Rainbows of Hope were starting to fade again.  If the Rainbow Pokemon has been corrupted, that's likely to be related as well."

Delphox is silent for a moment longer, eyes closed as she ponders something.  It's almost uncomfortable, waiting for her response.

When she opens her eyes, she nods. 

"Thank you for finding Braixen, Daxter.  And thank you for confiding in us about the Sky Plate, Platina.  When we're done here, I'd like to talk with both of your teams about our next steps.  Haxorus, I trust we can leave the search for the Ivory and Obsidian Peaks to Paradise?"

Haxorus nods.  "We'll have those mountains mapped out faster than you can construct a building."

"Ampharos, we'll need some map data to coordinate these searches, both for the twin peaks and for Lord Raikou.  Can the Expedition Society supply it?"

Ampharos salutes.  "Absolutely, Guildmaster.  And if I may make a suggestion, I remember hearing that there was a particular individual on the Grass Continent that's spent a great amount of time searching for Ho-oh and the Legendary Beasts.  Maybe they'll know of some way to track them down."

"That sounds like an excellent suggestion, Ampharos.  As you are from that continent, Team Raiders, could I ask you to look into that for us?"

"I think I might know who you're talking about already.  They've been a bit of a fixture in Treasure Town for quite some time now.  Gives us a chance to go say hi to Wigglytuff as well, assure him we're okay.  Don't need him leveling his guild because he's upset."

"Very good.  I think that gives us a good grasp of the situation now.  Is there anything else you needed clarification on, Haxorus?"

"Think I've got the gist.  We look for the twin peaks and Kyurem, Expedition Society coordinates the mapping, Team Raiders questions this eccentric about Ho-oh and the Beasts.  All doing our part to figure out what the heck is going on here.  Though...what's your guild gonna do?"

Delphox takes a deep breath, a tension surrounding her despite how confident her words sound.  "We'll be on the front lines.  As soon as we know where to go."

It's what she says next that comes as a surprise to some, though. 

"As the only guild with humans currently among our number, we don't have much of a choice."

Ampharos blinks, seeming to be the only NPC not in the loop by now.  "Excuse me, humans?  As in, multiple?"

"Ah, right.  Hadn't been able to get around to telling you that yet, boss.  Yeah, there's humans at Delphox's Guild."

Madame Twintales nods.  "And it will be them and their destined allies that will end this conflict.  The future may not be clear to me, but I have seen their power for myself.  They can fight the Legends and dispel the Darkness.  A task which no normal pokemon would be able to accomplish without assistance."

"And assist them we shall."

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With the initial meeting finished, the organizations split off to discuss their individual plans, with Madame Twintales going with Paradise and Zeraora talking to Team Raiders and the Expedition Society.  

Delphox takes TNW, TOS, and Braixen aside for a quick chat.  After the shock reveal that she knew there were humans among their number already, it seems pretty obvious what she wants to talk about.

"So, you all defeated Landorus with the help of Gallade.  I'm impressed.  Very impressed.  For Bronze ranked teams, you are quite capable.  You can expect that to be reflected in your teams' ranks later, though I'll have to keep some of the details concerning why discreet.  It would be rather inconvenient for the public to panic at the thought of another worldwide calamity being potentially imminent."

She sighs.

"I know you all don't particularly trust me.  And I do not blame you.  I assume that you heard about the reputation of the Sand Continent's inhabitants, and chose to hide your identities.  I believe you were wise to do so.  However, if this conflict grows in scale, it may be become difficult to continue to hide your identities."

Delphox looks at Braixen.  "Sheena, I believe it would be wise for you to join one of their teams.  As another human, I believe you will be key to the coming conflict."

Braixen looks very confused.  "...huh?  Hang on, you're not lecturing me?"

Delphox shakes her head, seeming to have dropped all pretense at the drop of a hat.  "While I don't approve of you running away to go adventuring without explicit permission, there's clearly more going on here than I initially suspected.  The time for you to find your purpose is now."

Braixen is left speechless at that.

The guildmaster then looks at Platina as she addresses everyone else.  "If you are all wondering how I knew you were human, the answer lies in something that I found long ago.  Something that not even Sheena was aware of."

The Guildmaster reaches into the fur draped around her arms...

...and pulls out something quite curious indeed.



"Platina, are you aware of how to utilize the Plate that you were entrusted with?  It is a powerful artifact, but mastery of it is demanding.  I can teach you what I know, if you so desire.  I am not fully in control of everything this Plate is capable of, but there are ways to influence the effects it can have, direct them towards achieving your desired goals."

The Plate gives off a powerful aura of Psychic energy, but none sense it more acutely than Platina, as the Sky Plate hanging off of her taloned leg almost seems to resonate with its counterpart.

Delphox puts the Plate away, then lets her guild's teams take the floor.  "I assume you all have questions for me.  Ask, and I shall answer as truthfully as I am able."