06-23-2024, 04:40 AM
(06-22-2024, 02:54 PM)PhantomUnderYourDesk Wrote:
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Spoiler(Yup, and your Magic is indeed back by now! Rejoice!)
At the Gleams's House!
*Rolls*
You do notice one last thing about the Eye in the amulet: it mirrors the movement of Ezmeralda's own eyes, point by point. Right now it's looking at you, same as she, and seems to be thoughtful as the woman too. Something to investigate later....
On the subject of Resurrection Magics - they're extremely rare. Both in the sense that it's hard to find ANY that exist consistently.....and those that are reliatvely 'common' either have hideously extortionist prices, are Dark or Distorted in some fashion, and/or are just plain unpleasent to use all around for Magi and Revivee alike. That makes what you pulled off with the pale mother and her twice alive daughter even more absurd; by all standards, you pulled off a true Miracle. One that is likely not to be soon repeated, though at least you know now that combing a Panacea with Nirix's Healing Wish (and perhaps other similar Spells?) exponentially increases the effects....and Strangeness abound!
Even with Scimitar connections and having your Mentor (and Morgana , if you're feeling especially cruel) as a cudgel, bureaucracy still takes ages to get the outcome you want going. Probably want to sit down and question the Gleams long and hard about this whole crisis first before doing any Digging, so you know where to look for and can save time in the long run.
Your Muse smiles excitedly, slinging her paw around your neck in a half hug, half nuzzle of pure delight!
"Woo hoo! Thanks, Sammy! I promise I'll create a portrait so good it'll be a miracle in of itself, and a blessing for all eyes to see! Oh, and of course I'll be there for that 'Test' that shaman has going on - might not be all the way done with the paintings by that time depending on how the creative process goes, but hey, sometimes that is the way the Alchremie collapses! You're my first priority, then, now, and time to come, and don't you forgot that mister!
She also pretty stoked about getting to interact with the Gleams - she and Saph do a little dance together, hand in paw as they twirl around and around while Ez smiles fondly - which also served to keep the faint lass attention occupied and not Houndouring you for playtime and more hugs. They ARE nice, but you DO have places to get to!
Quick Attack + Agility + use just a Parkor is about as good as Flight in the dense urban sprawl of Bayhama; in some cases it's even better, since some paths are easier to take and with less effort and you may chance upon some goodies along the way (not this time, though).
For now Ez wants the family to Rest up between EVERYTHING , but the idea of going to a petting zoo / therapy-esqe café does appeal to the woman's refined sensibilities. Saph is just thrilled about the idea of getting to play with elephants and foxes!
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At the Cafe!
Thus far everyone has been treating Myra with the respect she absolutely deserves, but many a harry situation has taught you that prudence in all things is rarely bad. As for your admirers...well, they mostly just ask the usual questions about what being a Mage is like, along with more specific ones like 'How did you raise such a magnificent Ninetales?' and 'What do you do to get that fox's coat so lucious?' After awhile though they leave you alone in favor of enjoying their own peace, calm, and all the adorable and fluffy foxes and elephants they could ever want. Odd to be so noticed yet unbothered, but you're not complaining!
Citizenship, or earning ' Independence' , for a Pokemon is a fairly nuanced process that involved not only their overall Intelligence and ability to communicate with Humanity, but also how they can best adapt to society as one that 'stands' with Humanity, rather than alongside or opposed, as well as how their own unique moral and species psychology factors into it all. Suffice to say, a Mon getting Independence is rare in general outside of certain species line known for it (Such as Slowkings, or sufficiently intelligent Friendship Evos) . For a member of an Eevee line like that Espeon? Almost unheard of - Eeveelutions as a whole are THE companionship Pokemon for Humanity, almost intrinsically like with their preferred Human Partner. To see one 'strike it out on their own' is.... odd , to say the least. Especially for a Friendship Evo - even those that gain Independence typically are seen side by side with their Human Partner and friends. Not by themselves like them....
Now onto the Activities!
1. The Raffle!
Only 1 Bid? Let's see if Lady Luck is feeling even more generous for ya today!
Rarity - Class: (1)(6) Dead Average!
Rarity - Value: (18)+ 1 [Good Karma!] REALLY good, though!
You manage to snag a lil Superb Masterwork Eevee Plushie, so lifelike and cuddly you could imagine it coming to life and trill affectionately for pets and belly rubs! Essentially works as a Poke Doll you can use to distract most Wild Mons, but you can also have a Pokemon that knows Poltergeist or can Possess Objects use the Eevee Plushie in Battle or all sorts of things outside of it! Also raises the gain of Happiness of Fox Mons and Baby Pokemon (as in freshly hatched to 'young' ) by a notable amount! In regards to your Magic...well, Puppeteering Arts was never really a thing with you....but all the same you have heard of Magi managing to actually breathe life into their Creations and/or turn them into Autonomous Artifacts in some manner or another. Especially among the more esoteric Magi practioners or researchers, like with Curses, Spirit/Boundery Magicks, the Fae, or 'Anima' Centric Magicks in general.
Getting a hold of an Eevee is stupidly hard at the best of times, but perhaps with this you could try your hand at making yourself one...?
2. Searching about Leafeons and Mossy Rocks? That'll narrow down what you'll find, but it's also going to be harder than just casting a broad net and seeing what grabs your attention.
INS (4) + Knowledge + Alert - 4 = 6D6 Dice
(3)(3)(3) (4)(4)(6) 3 Successes!
No luck on finding any books about Leafeons you're actually interested in research-wise (PLENTY of feel good stories or tips to care of them and their kin, though!), but you do hit pay dirt about the Mossy Stone - A book Title ' Nature's Stepping Stones - A Guide to Identifying and Surveying Rocks and Geological Formations Of All Kinds' by Roark himself! Once a world famous Sinnoh Gym Leader, he eventually retired to become a full time Pokemon Researcher specializing in the Ancient Past Pokemon and Rocks in general. He published a great deal of works and advanced the community's understanding of his field for years - then, he mysterious vanished one day, never to be seen from again. This one was produced sometime in the middle of his career, so it was literally his prime material!
While a lot of the details and subjects are not terribly relevant to you (now), you do learn how to search Wooded Environments, Jungles, or 'Overabudence' Areas for Mossy Stones Big and Small, as well as how to go about making one and creating a Pokemon Sanctuary around them! A lot of how to do the later is terribly science-y and has to do with years of landscaping and cultivating the environment just right, but as a Magi of an Alchemical bent you could perhaps find a way to 'bypass' and innovate on this process. Though truth be told this was more the realm of Technomages and Evokers; still worth thinking about for Ideas, though!
3. One Super Sweet Fairy Delight, coming right up! Morgana has utterly ruined your palate with all the confections and fancies she has shared with you, but then again you and Zephy ALWAYS had a big sweeth tooth yourselves! *Cha-Ching!*
Drinking it, you feel a slight surge from your Inner Magic, a feeling of 'increased circulation' and ease of 'use' making you sigh in delight as you savored the oh so decadently rich Koffee. +1 Success on ALL Magic Rolls Accuracy Checks for this AND the next Encounter!
The rest of the Encounter then takes place as described so far - I'll check to see if their is anything that needs my Input and update things/make another post later!
Like the wind, I come and go as I please... but I am always there to provide a comforting breeze.
Member of Team PUNishment. Pun-pare for Struggle, make it Double Team!
Phantom is my OTP~
Online ID: 000650
Member of Team PUNishment. Pun-pare for Struggle, make it Double Team!
Phantom is my OTP~ Online ID: 000650
