[Game Thread] Lord Windos’ PokeRole Adventure 2: The Wild Lands

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And on that note, Seddi will remove the bandage from his eyes (or if he cannot do so on his own due to magical interference, get Veluza to cut it off of him), then walk back over to Sylvia and Randy.

"Well, I think that's all we're going to learn from this place for now.  Magic was definitely used to entrance the folks who were here, convince them to follow whoever decided to visit.  It's all over the walls, the pokeballs, the floor...but weirdly, not where the healing machine was.  It all leads back to that circle as well, which likely also doubles as a trap for those not expectin' it.  Someone behind the counter had a pendant with another magical symbol on it.  Maybe something that had some minor influence or that acted as some kind of signal or somethin'.  Gettin' a clearer picture of how parts of this were planned in advance, but still missin' a few key pieces of information.  I need to contact an expert about this.  And also get the cops to look for these clues in the other affected locations.  And maybe get the building locked down even more tightly since that circle is still active."

>>I’ve been thinking. If that runic circle works let me a portal, could it be used to launch a direct assault?
“Sylvia…”
>>We both know I’m not ready to participate, Randy, but it’s a thought. Likely it leads rather to a holding cell or incapacitates those it transfers, but it’s a distinct possibility. Perhaps mention it to the Authorities - I don’t know.

He'll hand Randy a business card with his contact information on it.

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Seddi M. Entary

Paldean Elite Ace and Survival Specialist

(insert phone number here)

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"My card.  You two have been a great help.  You need somethin' from me or learn anything more about this investigation, gimme a ring or a text.  I've got a little influence 'round these parts as far as workin' 'round the lockdown goes.  Doin' the suits a few favors, so I get a few perks, if ya catch my drift."

>>Will do. And if you need communication with a ‘mon- ah, no, never mind. You’ve got that covered. But once everything is sorted out, I would like to know the outcome. If I’m not involved already, that is.
“Please don’t be.”
>>I make no promises.

Spoiler

After (presumably) exchanging contact info with Randy and Sylvia, Seddi will head back outside to update Dodger on the situation.

"Should probably lock the building down even more tightly, Dodger.  There's an active magic circle in there, and it's got a hypnotic effect on anyone who focuses on it for too long.  Would have probably gotten me if it weren't for the folks accompanying me inside snappin' me out of that stupor.  Might have caused me to vanish too if they hadn't.  If you can get the teams at the other Centers on the same page, have them look for a pendant like this one at each location.  Found this one behind the main counter.  Varmints probably used these to start small before makin' their big move.  And while you're doin' that, I'm gonna go have a sit down and see if I can get some more magically adept help involved.  We might be findin' ourselves at a dead end sooner rather than later without some more suitably skilled individuals."

And with that, Seddi will find a bench somewhere and send a very short and blunt text to Bernhard, asking the question that's been on his mind the entire investigation.  Time to stop beating around the bush and figure out what's going on with that mage. (of course, what Seddi doesn't know is that Bernhard is out cold at this current time)

Bernhard, did you hear about what happened this morning?

Do Randy and Sylvia get on the Group Chat in time to catch Bernhard’s message?

Otherwise, what’s next for my pair is trying to find a treat (even through the lockdown I’m sure it can be accomplished) for Murkrow (and maybe a little something for Sylvia, who knows), and then trying to see if the Embassy is still open.