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

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

That very specific request gets a thoughtful 'Hmm' and a appraising gleam from the drink master, canting her head and sizing you up more so than ever.

"You're going Ghost Hunting, buster? Or are you trying to scrounge up some quarry that's hard to pin down or too hot to handle normally? Hmm....my intuition is telling me it's a bit of both and then some. *Chuckles* And since you're all buddy buddy with Dodger and seem to be on the same wavelength as that cassanova....heh. *Smirks, lowers voice* You're going after one of big spooks, eh? *Shakes head, rueful grin* Cowboy, you might be packing some serious firepower, but that sort of Big will make you the dearly departed one. 'Specially if its a certain....King we're talking about."

Yikes. This woman is sharp as one of your Blade Pokemon! 

"I'd tell ya to holster ya guns and beat it....*Shrugs* but it ain't my job being your life coach. If you want to Hunt those fiends, it's you're funeral, and I'll be happy to make you pay for it a little. One moment."

The bartender holds up their arm, and a holographic display pops right out of it, complete with some sort of floating keyboard! She takes a few minutes typing stuff up and searching, 'Hmming' at this and that, until at last she gives a decisive nod and turns back to you. With a wave of her hand three different holographs of Pokemon Pop up: A monstrously tough looking Diggersby, a old, Dark[/b] coloured Samurott that appears to have its eyes covered, and what you think was a bizarre variant of a Furret.

"Here ya go: Three Mons that have Odor Sleuth, Soak, and Foresight respectively, and are the cream of the crop when it comes to seasoned brawlers. You won't find any better deals without having to sell your organs or go on the deep net with a squad of Porygon. Tap the holographs for more details, think it all over, and tell me if any one of these interest you - or more, if you a big spender and want all the security you can get, heh. You're already proved to be more interesting than a typically newbie or law type (…)

The Old Dark Samurott

Type: Water/Dark
Nickname: Kusanagi
Gender: Female

Ability: Sharpness*

Moves: All its Level Up Moves, Taunt, Torment, Knock Off, Upper Hand, Detect, Smart Strike, Swift, Snarl, Soak, Surf, Dive, Waterfall, Strength, Rock Smash, CUT (Legendary Version - Spread, Extra Lethal by Default [can be made Non Lethal or Lethal] Typeless, DEX Based Roll, Base STR + 3 Damage, Ignore Target's Everything, Including Defense, when calculating this Move's Damage, Crits add 1/3 of the Move's Max Damage to Move's Final Damage + 4 Crit Dice; No Accuracy Penalties when made Egregiously Lethal)

Surprises!: Knows CUT, and Egg Moves Detect and Knock Off, Moves Affected by Sharpness Ignore All Damage Reductions, including from Type Match Ups, Abilities, and Pseudo Bonuses

Traits:

- Most Fortunate Woman: + 1 Fortune Cost

- Old Mon in a Young Mon's Field: 1/2 XP Gain, - 2 to DEX and STR, - 3 Base HP, + 1 INS and SPE, + 2 Intimidate and Alert, Gives Bonus Tutoring in Moves, Training Mons, and is Tutored Moves Quicker

- Blind: - 5 Accuracy to All Non-Always Accurate Moves; Sound, Spread, and AoE only have a - 3 Accuracy Penalty instead. CUT and Soak are the sole exception to the Blind Penalty - instead, you have to make a check to ensure it isn't Lethal on accident for the former and you don't end up getting others caught in the Soak for the later. Is Immune to Move that require Eye Contact or Sight

- Stubborn Old Coot: + 1 Disobedience and Exhaust easier, but is Immune to Will Debuffs or any Intimidation Based Anything; does not ever give in anything it does

- Fall With Thy Blade: This Mon does not want to be Revived from Death, and Wishes to Die in Glorious Combat; if Revived without a extremely compelling reason, it will gain + 5 Disobedience and loses All Happiness and Loyalty.

INS (Better Stat, without Surprises!): 7 out of 7 , SPE(w/o Surprise!): 3 out 6, Base HP: *2 + 7 = 9
Specialties: Clash 5, Brawl 5, Channel 3, Intimidate *5, Empathy 2, Allure 2, Medicine 2, Alert *5

Happiness: 1* - Will increase if you show it all the Sword Based Pokemon and let her spar with them

Loyalty: 2* - If you provide her a great enough Battle, increase by + 1; if its a battle to the death, + 3

Disobedience: *5
Base Fortune: 3

Cost: $10000

What the Bartender has to Say: "If you want a cheap and fairly 'disposable' Mon for whatever you're risking your neck on, I recommend this ol' roninl. Their Trainer - an Old Sword Master that cut his way out of Unova during Enigma's takeover - died a little while back after a storied career, but this blind sword sheela was not happy to retire to a quiet life with his family. Almost managed to run off into the Wilds before one of my Bounty Hunters caught it, and they've been a grumpy, discontent asshole ever since. Family at this point would rather it do what makes it happy, I want to get rid of this pain in my neck, both us parties get paid for it, and you get an experienced warrior you don't have to care too much about dying on ya.

Seddi will just give the bartender a sly smirk in response to her theorizing.  

Seddi will look over the options, then point to the holograph of the old Samurott.  "Think it's that old girl's lucky day, 'cuz I just so happen to be rather fond of sharp pokemon.  Price should give me a bit of leeway for buying some supplies too.  Bring her on out, and I think we've got a deal."

The additional info about Bio Fang that Leaves is decrypting continues to go unsaid by Seddi for the time being.  He can update Akamu on that tomorrow, when they're in a less public space and can consult the Professor on the matter.

Seddi doesn't mind if Goodra gets friendly with the locals.  What he does mind is the stranger in a kimono that Goodra subtly points out to him.  Given they're staring at Akamu though, he waits to see what Akamu thinks of the individual...

(…)

Thus spoken, the....Blade Lineage person made the motions to depart from your company - if you have any more questions (either you or Seddi, Dragonstrike), now is the time to ask them. 

....You haven't gotten their name either, now that you think about it.[/spoiler]

...and ooh boy, does that individual not disappoint when Akamu invites them over to the bar to have a quick chat.  A Kimono Girl?  In Sutalör?  And one who appears to be skilled with a blade?  Curious...

Right before she goes to leave, Seddi will speak up to ask a quick and easy question.  "Mind sharin' your name before you wander off, stranger?  Might help my friend here find ya later if he's interested in pursuin' what you're offerin'."

Part 1:

The bartender snorts at your Swagger and choice, slowly shaking her head with a smirk.

”Somehow, I am unsurprised. Then again I suppose your choice was obvious with your get up - bit retro, but Samurai Cowboy are a well worn cliche that fit ya like the hat on your head. *Straightens Up* Normally I’d caution someone getting a Mon ornery as Kusanagi, but frankly I’m happy to be rid of her. Got a feeling you two will get along just fine, heh.”

[b]You transfer the payment over to her and she types up a storm before looking at you and nodding.

“Deal is sealed. We’ll get her ready to meet ya in one of our private rooms, unless you want to hold your own introductions later. Word of warning - that crusty old otter may be blind, but the rest of her senses are sharp as her blades. She doesn’t startle easy, if at all, but if she feels threatened or insulted? *Wave a hand across their throat* Someone will be breathing blood instead of air. Respect her, and she won’t immediantly CUT ya. And I do mean CUT . 

“*Smirks* Pleasure doing business with ya, cowboy, and good luck - you’ll certainly need it.”

For now we’ll postpone introductions with Kusanagi for later - onto…!

Part 2:

The Kimono Girl pauses mid step and turns to look at you with those calm yet heavy eyes. A moment passed, and *something* caused her eyes to briefly glint as she turn and bow to you.

”This one goes by Sakura, Master of Blades. *Straightens* Though you need not the Blade Lineage, we would be honored to have you and your Blades among our number. Seek us out, if that is of interest to you, or if simply wish to learn more. May you Yield naught but what you can, and Claim all that you want.”

Sakura the flicks her wrist at you, and with superb Skill you catch a Card, same as the one before. Once more she bows, and the she is gone - like cherry blossoms to the wind.”