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

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

(I'll address the remaining stuff from the end of encounter 2 at a separate time)

Spoiler

(assuming here Akamu was able to retrieve his now healed team in the short downtime after the tour)

''If it comes up while traveling sure but it's not my priority. However since I want to visit the Mangroves I can imagine needing to use this thing quite a lot, the whole spilling blood of my enemies  thing might not be too farfetchd. Anyhow I'll be preparing for a while to try and go out there and find my path.''

Setting his backpack down in a corner, leaving Lani to roam around as she pleased he retrieved the old blade, looking at the writing again.

''And that includes my team, we still need work to be ready for what lies ahead. Especially my newest recruit that's not a total anomaly, she's a bit difficult.''

(after confirming that the room is indeed safe from listeners)

''I'm also not keen on keeping this Paradox, from what I've seen so far it seems like way more risk and trouble then it's worth, coupled with just increasing existing major weaknesses on my team. If you want to take it in for research be my guest, I'll be looking to shore up my team with traits I need instead.''

Twisting the Ultra ball in his hand

''At least with Ultra Beasts I'd know what I'm talking about, this is a whole new situation.''

(...)


"The man behind you right now is an Alolan named Akamu.  He came across a rather interestin' blade recently and is interested in learnin' how to use it.  Ceruledge is likely gonna be workin' the most with him while he learns the basics of swingin' that weapon properly."

Next is Veluza!

"This one's only an honorary Sword really, but he's just as sharp as the rest of them.  Always eager to fight, this Veluza.  Doesn't let bein' a fish out of water stop him from slicin' and dicin' everythin'.  His techniques are more than capable of leaving devastating wounds on whatever he hits.  He may only be an honorary Sword, but he's one of my deadliest trump cards.  If we end up using your Soak on that Wandering Hurricane, it'll be vulnerable to a nasty surprise from Veluza."

Next...

"...here's where I would introduce ya to my second proper Sword, but unfortunately, he's back home undergoin' some intense trainin' until the end of my first week here.  Some like to call him my Sword of Justice, though I think the moniker isn't entirely in good taste, all things considered.  Still, if ya manage to survive the battle with that Wandering Hurricane, you'll have the opportunity to meet my Pseudo Slayer, Gallade.  His most impressive feat?  OHKOing a healthy Garchomp.  He's a master of his Sacred Sword technique.  There's always more to learn, but I don't think there's much more he can learn about using that blade without findin' more advanced masters of the blade than himself."

And finally...

"...and my third Sword is one that should knock your socks off if you were wearin' any.  My Verdant Sword, the one responsible for our ability to communicate smoothly."

Seddi pauses for dramatic effect and relays some brief instructions to Leaves.

[Kindly hold back that terrain of yours a bit, Leaves.  Don't want to mess up the room or the building.  If you can control it juuuuust enough so Kusanagi can feel its power though, that should help get the point across.]


As Seddi lets Leaves out, he'll continue describing her for the blind otter's sake, ideally with a small part of the Verdant Terrain's power touching Kusanagi's honed non-sight senses.

"Similar in many ways to the robotic pokemon known to roam this landscape, Iron Leaves is a pokemon made in the image of Virizion.  The existence of this Legendary Grass/Psychic Paradox is a closely guarded secret as of right now.  One that you are now privy to, Kusanagi.  Leaves is here on a mission, and I'm helpin' her with it.  And also helpin' her regain some of the strength that she lost in coming here.  She is powerful, but not nearly as powerful as she should be.  If I need to use her against that Wandering Hurricane, your Soak will be the edge that tempers her Leaf Blades.  It might not come to that between the others that will be joining us; your own blades; and the Goodra I have with me right now.  But if it does, I'd like to have that option available."

One can only hope that Kusanagi is at the very least intrigued by the varied cast, with skills and accomplishments just as colorful.

(Alright, time to get to the rest of your post!)

Akamu might be forced to scramble back, as Kusanagi immediately gets in his space, stepping forward and towering over the young man in a smooth but rapid blur of motion. Her eyeless gaze bore holes into them, before they let out a scoff and turns away.

"Tell that boy he's far from mastering a blade with his bearing and attitude. That if he's unprepared and unwilling to handle true danger, to truly fight and kill for his life and others, then he has no business wielding a sword. Weak hands begat a weak sword, and a weak sword only shall get you and your own killed.  Hmpt....his lack of Guts handling his 'problem' Pokemon is woeful too. It does not bode well for his own journey if he can't come to grips with, perhaps, the first dangerous threat he can be responsible for."

Harsh, but not entirely without merit.


Veluza gives the old otter a battle hungry, menacing grin, completely undeterred by the vast disparity of Typing and Experience that lay between them. If anything that got him more put to meet with her - and the possibility of crossing his own Sharp blade-like fins with her own! This is meet with a savage, almost blood thirsty grin and a booming laugh as she shook her head in obvious mirth. 

"HA! Sharp in all the right ways, this one is! He may not be a Sword, but he most certainly is a Blade. A Cleaver, perhaps, hacking away at all that opposes him with gleeful exuberance and great relish. Ah yes....what a wonderful attitude and potential this one holds. He'd fit right in any proper Battle or Fight to the death, butchering his enemies like so much meat to be sliced ."

The most daring Fishie didn't seem to know how to take Kusanagi's words, a thoughtful frown appearing as they pondered them. On one hand they were right - he did very much enjoy what he did, and that included Lethal Combat when the time came for it. He could easily see himself cutting down enemies permanently if need be or his blood boils too hot. On the other, he knows that his Master - you - is not nearly as much of a Battle junkie and fiend for the blade, let alone have any taste for murder and death of any kind. He doesn't want to disappoint you, not unless it was unavoidable. Hm...what to think, what to think...   

Your high praise for your elite swordsman only gets an interested tilt of the head from the scarred warrior, before she lets out dismissive huff, waving it off entirely.

"Bold words and high praise, especially for a swordsman so young and still wet behind the ears. Forgive me if I withhold judgement until I can actually meet with him - only Pokemon I knew that could call upon the true Power of Sacred Sword are all long since dead and gone, and nobody since has approached their prowess."

Iron Leaves....

The title of Verdant Sword causes the seasoned and sightless warrior to twitch, a slight frown on her muzzle. Iron Leaves, on the other hoof, was a tad apprehensive of revealing themselves to a Mon like Kusa that could shrug off their main capabilities, but in the end she complied with your Will. Through your Bond with the Future Paradox you could feel her leashing her power once more and marshaling their Will for this meeting , so you knew the moment she was 'ready' .

With that all that done, you released Iron Leaves, who stood firm and tall right in front of you as she stoically stared down Kusanagi. Her Verdant Terrain, restrained as it was, only pooled around her feet, small patches of greenery and the occasional flower popping up as she strode towards the Blade of Glory. Upon reaching a few feet distance from them - and manipulating her Terrain to spread only the narrowest 'branch' onto their feet - she gave the a bow of their head.

[GREETINGS: This Unit is Referred to as Iron Leaves. Let Us Cooperate and Progress Our Master's Goals, And Complete Your Own Desires As Well.]

Kusanagi went still, their normally arrogant and slightly mocking, sly, or sneering expression stricken and dumbfounded for a brief moment.

...Then it was gone, and a grimly intrigued and...something else frown appeared as they 'looked' your hydraulic house over, slowly taking their time to circle around Her and occasionally prodding Her with a paw. Your Partner took this without compliant, though through your link she was most uncomfortable with this.

At last the old warrior stopped her silent examinations, now in front of you and with Her behind as her frown turned solemn and....bittersweet amusement?

"....I knew you were concealing something significant from me, but this One..... *Deep, sharp chuckling* Do you realize the full extent of the Blade you wield? The most core thing about her?"

Behind them Leaves shuffles, a lightly curious look on Her face. Looks like she doesn't know what they building up too.

"....Heh, I suppose it matters not. She is your Sword, a Pokemon almost without Peer in what she is capable of, and she shall serve you well and grow to her fullest in time. As too will you, if your commitment proves True, Ideal, and Pure. *Wane Smirk* Do take good care of her - it'd be a shame for the world to lose a Master of a Blade like them again."

With a light chuckle Kusanagi goes silent, remaining motionless and ready between you and Iron Leaves.