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

[Lord Windos]

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Ohhh, the room with all the utensils and equipment for magical crafting is perfect!~ No comparison to Bernhard's own and personal lab at his quarters on the Magecracy, nope, but more than gratefully taken and pleasantly approved + taken note of. Yeah, he does enjoy this place. Thank you, being a Scimitar of high ranks and political importance! Maybe the latter isn't as much of a mild inconvenience as they always claim it to be.




Drowsy Zephy is, as much as Bernhard is reluctant to openly admit, incredibly adorable to see. So much that he lets the artsy birdmouse that is his destinied partner get away with taking us his bed without asking first. ...And gently nuzzle her cheek with one hand, none's around to see that open display of affection anway plus she deserves it after having done marvelous during Ianai's test yesterday without exhausting herself like Nirix and Spritzee did. "That's pleasant to hear, truely and utterly so, dear Zephy. Sounds to me like Saph is doing well after all that happened, and now proceeds to savor being gifted a second chance of roaming the living world." Bernhard does not mention it, but Zephy speaking about 'Ghost friends she made' sounds a tad bit worrying to him - but on the other side, if she sees them as her friends and they do so likewise, it should be just fine, or shouldn't it?

He waves off Zephy having had to cut off time to paint. "Oh, that is of no issue. Do not rush perfection, and rest assured that we will pay the Gleams another visit or visits for several reasons. *glances at the hurricane outside* Maybe not too soon, but soon enough. Wish to speak with them, inquire about things while you may continue to paint..." Bernhard's modest and humble of calling what occured 'a miracle' like Zephy does, even if it does rightfully count as one in his books. One that will be fondly and proudly remembered, as costy as it was on his side, and one that gives him quite the food for thought still (and quite likely continues to do so for a while).

'Kings ransom'? Yes please, gimme! Sweet loot, yay! They (the Gleams) may take any time they need and be as secretive about as needed, and Bernhard will humblly accept it with open arms.

Myra, our trusty and affectionate kitsune, being in high spirits after anything that occured yesterday is very pleasant to see indeed. Bernhard will redirect her attention back to her Master and Wielder whenever she gets startled or distracted by the thunder and splattering rain outside. "You doing quite well? How dear and utmost pleasant to see. *gently petting her neckfur* Now then, do listen closely now..."

Here's what we'll do, in that order. If anything of it needs to get rolled, go for it, if anything is downright impossible or doable only with notable negative consequences, please do tell and I'll edit accordingly:

- Cut off a tad bit of her fur, bonus points if it is one of her tail's fur. Not too much but more than just one or two hairs, in total to gain at least one unit of clipped off Ninetales Fur.

- Applying utmost care and caution, make a tiny prick or cut to one of her foreleg's cephalic vein to draw a bit of blood from her leaking gently in a trinckle. Think taking a blood sample vets and doctors do, but on a more 'amateur's' approach. Enough to receive a small vial full = 1 unit of Ninetales Blood, not enough for her to suffer dire negative effects (bar potentially discomfort of mild pain). Have our other Pokemon help if needed (for example have Zephy cool Myra's foreleg with her ice skills, cast Protect from exhausted Spritzee over Myra via Evocation).

- Patch up the wound, as best as a Bernhard can. If not safely possible for him, say that he'll bring her to Oz to do so professionally.

- If needed, cast a Heal Pulse from exhausted Nirix or Aromaterhapy from exhausted Spritzee to dispell any pain or discomfort of Myra.

- Ask Myra to 'imbude' or 'infuse' the fur clippings and blood with some of her psychic powers or affinity to the spectral world in any way she can and is willing to do. Bonus Points if making use of her held Spell Tag. Bernhard can and will aid her on doing so if requested.

- Reward her thoroughly for having allowed and endured it all with whatever she desires - pets, treats, cuddles (which Bernhard somewhat begrudingly allows), the promise of a battle for her, another visit to the foxy Cafe, downtime etc. Thank her greatly so, and let her know what he plans to do with the gained Items if she wishes to know.

Spoiler Alert! Spoiler Alert!

Sell it on the Black Market once we visit it. 

I need to stock up on cash to properly buy enough Healing Items for the fateful fight against the Wandering Hurricane and for the first bit of the journey through Sutalör ahead. Bonus points for making use of the x1.5 mod on earning money.

The benefits are indeed nice, but in exchange you're one of the three leading members of your Faction responsible for representing and advocating them, and at time being forced to act as a Judiciary and Governing Official if need be. Combine that with all the work and stress that comes with being a part of the Scimitar Council and you get more than a mere inconvenience when it comes to managing the workload between all your other competing interests (and in the case of Morgana that's all too literal). Still, you've managed it quite well despite being a relatively young Magi; something your Mentor hold no small amount of pride and satisfaction over.

Your fond pets gets you a sleepy bat of the paw from the artistic muse, but the fond smile she has isn't fooling anyone here at how much she enjoys it. 

" 'K.....wasn't going to anyway, but if you insist then I guess I must let my ever fluttering whismy rest for once, te he~! Perhaps the break will give me time to dream up of an even better way to complete my latest great work! *Yawns* Since I don't think you'll be needing my undivided attention for whatcha ever doing, I'll be dozing for a bit. Feel free to use my Power if ya need it though - you know I'm used to giving it no matter what by now."

That said your Partner immediately conks out, snoring cutely on your pillow as she curls up. Daw....

Contrary to your expectations - or perhaps not at all, since you are a Moderate Scimitar - your fanciful kitsune has zero concerns or reservations about you Extracting Magical Materials from her. If fact she's eager for it; seeing Nirix and rarely Zephy provide such has kindled a passion to 'give a part of herself' too for your benefit, no matter what purpose it may be for. You've given her the world, after all; the least she can do is share as much as she can.

For the Harvesting: Fox Fur and Blood, I'll be doing a few Rolls. One Grooming Roll for the Fur, One Medical Roll for the Blood - and further Rolls depending on how that one goes - and one Channel Roll focused on Myra's Stats for her to attempt to Imbue the Fur and Blood with MORE of her POWER and ESSENSE. Here goes!

Grooming Roll!
DEX + Knowledge + Crafts - 3 (Have to be Careful...)
(6)(2)(1)(6) (3)(2)(6)(5) 4 Successes!

You Successfully are able to obtain 2 Units of Fox Fur from Myra! She writhed a bit as you sniped her tails, but with intense focus and determination on her part she remained still, refusing to bend to her instincts to lash out at them being 'damaged' .

Blood Extraction Roll!
INS + Knowledge + Medicine - 5 (A Doctor, you are not...) ; 2 Successes needed for the minimum positive outcome
(2)(4)(3)(5) 2 Successes!

You Successfully are able to obtain 1 Unit of Pure Fox Blood; Myra takes 2 Damage from the procedure, however. It isn't Lethal, so simply wrapping it with some bandages and some rest should she her fit by the next Encounter, if a touch more tired from the blood loss. Bit messy, but she simply licks it clear from your hands and a bit of magic cleaning does the rest.

Infusing Roll: Myra!
SPE + Knowledge + Channel + 1 (Spell Tag) + 1 (Magical Species/Magi's Mon) - 6 (Tired from Blood Loss + Inexperience)
(3)(5)(4) (1) 2 Successes....

*Rolls* Hmm...not good.
*Rolls* Well. That changes things.
*Rolls + ??? + ???* Success.

At first it seems like her attempts to further empower her 'products' were about to fizzle out, but she suddenly grit and bore her teeth as her eyes took on a deep fuchsia glow, her tails rising up and wreathed with ethereal power as she concentration on the Items. They glowed for a moment before the light dispelled, leaving before you a couple of bundles of woven, braided dark ruddy red fur, faint wisps of heat and affirmation whifting off it. Fur and Blood lost: 2 Units of Kitsune's Crimson Rope.

...And Myra promptly collapses, losing 3 Will and Fainting with her half her current HP in the process, the stress of forcing a truly Positive and Successful outcome by herself taking its toll.

You suspect that it's due to both her inexperience and 'newness' of being a Ninetales, but also because she tried to Imbue everything at once rather than doing one at a time, and her drive to not mess up on her first 'offering' to you. Something you would account for in your own Alchemic Creations and Research, but for a Mon that was not ever trained or naturally inclined in such things? One who's devotion is so ardent, who doesn't ever want to fail you? Oh dear.

Lesson learnt: if you're going to have your Mons do a job you typically do, be absolutely clear on what they should do and what limits they have.

Kitsune's Crimson Rope: The blessed and empowered hair of a magical fox, woven into tight braids and dye a deep red. It shines faintly in the light, and gives off a mild heat that is both warming and comforting. Rare Magical Creation; it's uses are many, but using it in clothing to create powerful protective Enchantments or as a potent ingredient to refine other Ritual or Alchemic Creations would be the most desired by your estimation. Price: Unknown, but High.