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

[Lord Windos]

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For research purposes and as the guy who'll be looking for rare wild pokemon in the wilds (eventually), Seddi will take the Star Unity Ball.  Hopefully he can survive long enough to actually earn and use that incredible capture device...

The entire time he's looking over the contract though, he keeps sternly glancing at the government official.  "Y'all better be grateful I'm even thinking about attempting this.  If it weren't for a variety of recent circumstances, I would have turned this down without a second thought, incredible rewards or not."
The advance on the stipend is handy.  He can use that to buy some supplies potentially.  Covered half of the cost of purchasing Kusanagi at least.

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The Survival Center Tour is a much more relaxed scene, and Seddi's not gonna let his frustrations with the suits get the better of him here, so he's all smiles.

Seddi's main question when he hears this is hangout for bounty hunters is only a natural line of questioning he thinks.  "Gatherin' place for bounty hunters, huh?  Out of curiosity, you ever see the Quicksilva Speedster around these parts?"


Seddi would definitely have Goodra out.  He's not about to deny his friendo the opportunity to spend time with him and see the sights of Bayahama while he can!

Much like Vernon, Seddi would be more interested in fishing up an item instead of a pokemon.  He's already got two Water types on hand, so he doesn't desperately need a third.

Good to see Akamu present as well!  Not having to find each other later will save them time when they're ready to go do some sword swinging.

"I've never seen a Dondozo myself. Just legends. I don't think it's very bright, but it's very large, and that's why I'm interested in it."

Seddi will chip in on this conversation.  "As a Paldean, I can assure you that Dondozo are indeed as large and slow thinking as you've heard.  Unless they've found a Tatsugiri they like.  Then they get really hard to wrangle because the little guy is the one calling the shots!  Veluza and I have had to deal with some of the big guys on rare occasions.  Tough nuts to crack even without the little Commander!"

Oz crouched in the ground and check the fossil. It is really beautiful. "We almost lost it sisters, but you manage to intercept the Raticate." She takes another look and then decided to send a message to Seddi.

Seddi, Oz here! I found something strange here. It looks like some kind of a Fossil. Found in some alley in the mouth of a Raticate. It encased in ancient Hurtloam and studded with lapiz lazuli. It's looks like some kind of sharp scaly fin. I let you take a look next time we meet.

It's around this time that Seddi finally notices the first text from Oz.  He briefly looks it over and sends a quick response.

Definitely sounds like a strange fossil.  Not sure if I'll be able to identify it, but I can give it a look later if you want.

Of course, he didn't think he'd be hearing back from Oz by the end of the tour...but we'll cross that bridge when we get there.

The old man simply nodded and sighed, hanging his head as he took the contract. Nothing more need be said - he won't bother trying to pretty things up or say meaningless platitudes. He knows that he and his lot are not handling things the best - but this is simply the best they could do right now.

When the Needs are Great, no Cost is too high, but heavy is the head that bears the crown of Authority - a lesson to take to heart, considering your own aspirations.

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At The Survival Center...

@Redstone , @Iron

The guide lights up at the mention of The Rodger Dodger, excitedly nodding her head!

"Yes, we do! He's one of the best Independents that visits us, if not THE best! Every time he stops by, any of the real tough jobs or thorny problems are done so fast it'd make a Inflagetah blush! *Swoons* He's so handsome too....and a real charmer! Everyone always has a good time when The Dandy Man is around, Eh he he ~ !"

Well, looks like he has a strong following with this group - and probably any other Bounty Hunter or Mercenary Group, considering his status...

If Goodra is out, the guide girl is so bold as to ask them to carry her on their shoulder as they Tour, which the lovable and most huggable Dragon is more than delighted to comply with, hoisting her up like no biggie. She lets out her own cheer as she steadies herself before motioning over to the Fishing Ponds.

"Right! If you don't have anymore Questions, let's begin our Tour!!!"

The First Floor is mostly akin to a Pokemon World version of a Military Goods Store mixed with a Bass Pro Shop - it has just about everything you could ever want or need to rough and Tough it out in the Wilds! However, most of the PCs already have kitted out to Survive in the Wilds, so I don't imagine they'd be interested in buying anything - if you have something special you're looking for, however, the Guide will do her best to find it!

As for the Fishing portion of the Tour, she leads you over to a big indoor pond, complete with an artificial stream that flows into and out of it, chock full of plants, logs, and rocks! You could see a few Bugs and Birds nested about the place, but they seem uninterested in interacting with you - the guide explains they are there more for security and as a temp home for some recent and nicer rescues.

Now, onto the Fishing Items Roll!

Vernon: Gets + 1 Rarity Value on the D20, since he's already fished here before and has Pwee subtly guiding him to grab any goodies, since this was their former home.
Type: (1) Derp , Rarity: (3) + 1 = Omph

You fish up a badly smashed up Wide Lens - completely unrepairable and useless, but perhaps it could be used to make something else. Burbling laughter seemed to echo at your catch - de ja vu, da ja vu... Pwee, if out, gives you an affronted look. Turtwig simply sighs....

Akamu: Since you already have 2 Water Mons, I'll just have them search for an Item too with their own deluxe Rod! They + 1 of the Type of Item they get, and it won't be Trash by default unless you Roll a 1 on the D20!
Type: (4) + 1 = 5! That's something good! , Rarity: (19) REALLY good!

You fish up a Sparkling Prism Scale! Sells for about $3000 Poke, can be used to Evolve a Feebas into a Milotic that Sparkles (Not Shiny) when Traded, or can be used in Crafting to make a Beautiful Item out of it! When Held, 2D6 to ignore Chance Effects and Reflect them back on Target.

Seddi: More or less no modifiers for him - he caught Velzuna himself, but he's no much of a fisher in general and is more focused on exploring the land than Water
Type: (4) Not bad! , Rarity: (15) Not bad at all!

You end up reeling in a bag of High Quality Water Rations (3x Units) ! Any Water Types that eat these rations once per day gain 1.5 XP in 2 Encounters they participate in on the next day (Give it as Dinner -> 2 Encounters the next Day for more XP!) ! Also boosts Happiness of Water Pokemon that eat it too, though by how much varies.

Once that was done and you got your goodies - and anything else from the 1st Floor, the Guide gives you a decision - 2nd Floor (Offices and Bounty Hunter/Explorer 'Office'/Hangout, Basement (Big Hardware), or 4th Floor (The Holding Facility and Rescue Area). Which grabs your fan?