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

[Lord Windos]

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Original post link - FLASHBACK TO THE PREVIOUS DAY.
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.......Oh the irony. Little did Bern know that when he said "You shall r e c e i v e ", he REALLY meant it. Like, REALLY REALLY. You overdid it, dear Bern. you overdid it BY FAR, you got yourself carried away. ...By your emotions out of all things, those very emotions you usually keep at bay and overly careful hidden from outer view. Though just because you mask and surpress them, like you have done for years, doesn't meant they are dealt with. Ohh, by far not.

Perhaps today was just the tipping point, the figurative last straw that broke the Camerupt's back.

Whatever has happened, whatever ominous  s p e l l  he cast there against the hoarde of rats, it will haunt the oh-so-stoic Magus for a while. Perhaps, maybe, will it also make him rethink and reconsider. Maybe, perhaps. Time will tell. Today's events will change him though, in what direction that change will go though... We'll see, for the better OR for the worse.


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Moderate Encounter Abruptly ended due to Super Rare Chance Effect of Spellbind:
You and your Pokemon have earned the following net sum of XP to divide as you wish:
- 1 XP each from the Dead Rattata (Flat, no Mods) and 5 XP from the Rattacate (Flat, no Mods)
- 3 XP per Will of the Rattata + 5 XP per Will of the Rattacates ([3X3]X12 + ([5X7]X2) , subjected to your 0.5 XP Mod
- 10 XP for 'dealing' with Rattarule, no Mods
Total XP Earned: 12 + 10 + ([108 + 70]X0.5=89) + 10 = 121, or the angel's number. Oh the irony....

100 XP go to Bernhard himself, while 21 XP go to Spritzee. That smol dear pink fluffball, a treasure most dear... Little did he know that there lingered a power that divine, that cursed within them. He'll have to look into this further... He'll need to learn more, find out more... To, mayhaps and perhaps, master whatever spell that was. To make those that dare make enemies of HIM, fully and utterly regret having crossed paths with him... Hehe, yes indeed...

It almost felt like that the power that he inadvertidly called forth was calling for him from deep, deep within... From  d e e p  within himself, it appears. Right before it dispelled and Bernhard's good sense returned, he found himself returning that  f o n d  farewell.

Right before he blacked out.

Suddenly you bolt up, awareness jumping at you like Zephy does to a sweets platter, panting hard and fast as you clutched your heart.

"Sir, SIR MAGI!"

A Nurse pops into your view, and you almost Cast a Spell on her, only for you to hiss as you felt your Gauntlet let out a ominous whine and the abuse it endure sting. It was then, as you become fully aware of your surroundings, of the hospital bed and the Pokemon Center emergency room you were in, that all was not well for you....and who how many else.
You are currently in one of Bayhama's Pokemon Centers resting, and have just gotten your stuff back after giving a report of things (however much you're willing to divulge).

How....how are you taking this?

He'll take this by immediately falling back backwards into the hospital bed, covering his eyes with his arm, having to process things and happenings at first.

His gaze lands on our gauntlet, and immediately we're sitting back up in shock and a surge of panic - it was THEN that Bernhard realized that he messed up. He messed up BADLY. How the heck is he going to explain THAT to Acrowls... How the heck is he going to explain to him that he messed up, that he messed up severly and utterly and completely... Worst case, he'll be kicked out of the Scimitar society. ...Hehehe...  Back to the life of wanderlust for him and Zephy... Fun.




Furthermore, that a Curse Daemon creature... It escaped... Whatever he created thre and let loose, it's utterly and completely HIS fault.

...Let's not think about that now, for now it's ONLY REST AND RELAXATION PLEASE.

We'll request to remain at hospital for the night, have all of our lethal damage treated, and receive a sedative alongside tea. "I'm so sorry for the trouble... So, so SORRY...", we'll almost cry and whisper to the nurse. For all of our Pokemon (except Zephy), we'll likewise ask to be treated for all lethal damage. "Treasured companions they are to me... Treasured indeed. Even if they may not know or be aware of that... Please, they are... all that's left for me..."



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TIMESKIP TO SOMETIME AROUND NIGHTTIME
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As tired and exhausted as he was, Bernhard did not find any rest. The sedative kicked in, yet sleep did not.

He just laid there within the hospital bed, unconscious Zephy in his arms held close...

.....

.........

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...................and cried.


Completely and utterly silent he cried, like he hasn't done in...well, years, probably. The events of the past few days were simply too much for him to handle, he could not stop the tears as much as he tried to fight them. He lost fighting them from the start.

He felt lonely. He, the textbook-example of a lone wolf.  In this moment, he more than ever wished for a pack.

For how long he cried, he didn't know. Whether Zephy would notice or feel it, he didn't know either.

All he did know was that he felt better, giving in to his utterly surpressed emotions alongside his trusted and destinied Mythic just this time. It was almost invigorating. Liberating. Redemptive. There was something beyondly beautiful about these tears.

.....79 XP of Bernhard and 21 XP of Zephy, a total of 100 XP, are spent to remove the 0.25 XP mod of Zephy that comes from to Pseudo-Status and being a Tier 1 character.


(I'll get to the morning of Day 6 in a seperate post.)

Your playdate with the Rats and their now transformed ruler will forever leave a impression on you. Black magic always leaves its mark on its users, but the sort you used is in an entire League of its own - outright getting an Affinity from casting one spell is preposterous, and so is the same capable of instantly killing your targets. To say nothing of the less than gentle marks it left on you and your own. 

Yet that P o w e r was oh so Alluring. Akin to the kind and Might wielded by Morgana Belladona herself - darker and gloomier, yes, but just as twisted, potent, enticing, and deadly.

You're confidant you could one day master it, but take care Bernhard - the Abyss is always watching, and all it takes is one wrong step to plunge right into it. You've escaped it before, many a time - can you keep it up is the question...

You hear a faint giggle as you returned i t s  f o n d  farewell, seemingly delighted. 

You don't get much more before you indeed black out .

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Unless Acrowls himself finds out about this and requests an update/debriefing you're not required to keep your former Mentor up on your activities 24/7 any longer. THAT phase of your life and relationship with him is long behind you now, and he generally trusts in your ability to 'finding your own way' without causing too much trouble.

With recent events in mind, though...perhaps it would be for the best to come up with a good story. Or a good cover story, if you want to try and lie your way out if he ever realizes your involvement in things...

Indeed, It now roams the streets. What it does...who knows? Won't be directly your fault, but that won't stop you or others feeling otherwise.

The Nurse overseeing your Health at the Pokemon Center gives you a silent look of Empathy and pity, not knowing the full story but understanding that whatever happened was not easy for you. They fulfil your request: by Tomorrow, you and your Pokemon will be at full HP, if thoroughly tired from the ordeal and a good chuck of the day gone (Null Minor Encounters for Day 6). 

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Though your artistic and adorably fluffy angel was still conked out...

...it didn't stop her from hugging you back and humming a soothing tune.

One that helps ease the turmoil you're in, and carries you right into a nice, dreamless slumber....

Purchases Noted.

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The very first thing Bernhard will do upon waking up - still in hospital though - is hugging Zephy. Hug her fondly like he hasn't done in....well, years, probably. "Zephy, my dear... Do tell me this: How. Are. You. Doing?" In a much more quiet voice: "Oh, how I missed you and your antics..." He almost lets out a sob. "We've got a lot to talk over. Like, a LOT. ...Later though, please."

Furthermore, once we got the attention of a Nurse we'll request to see Myra, Nirix and Spritzee. "....Please do tell me they'll be alright."

Zephy, who had just gotten up and let out a woozy *Mrrrr* , was in the middle of rubbing the sleep out of her eyes and saying "Ugh....why do I feel like I drank moonshine - " before letting out a 'MRREEEP!' at your sudden hug and overwrought state.

"Bwa-bwa-bwa Bern? What are you - ?* ...* Yes, ugh, I'm good enough. Don't wanna do anything requiring fine focus or try anything big or risky, but I'm fine and will be finer than wine later. *Pats you on the back with a soft smile* And so will you. There there, Erni....*Dizzy Spell* urp....BLARG!"

...Well, cleaning yourself off from the Mythical sick on you is as elegant of a way of getting your twos mind off this matter. For now. 

Your Mons are all in good health, though Exhausted due to losing most, if not ALL their Will - set their Will to 0 for the Day. You can still call upon their Power, but they're not going to be doing much outside of their Balls. Careful about overtaxing them or your Gauntlet too, needless to say but needs to be noted. 

Myra seemed especially concerned about you, nuzzling right into your side and letting out soothing rumbles. Spritze , however, seemed completely fine and unaffected by what happened - heck, they seem confused as to why everyone is in a funk if his blinking look is anything to go off on. Nirix just stand silent guard, watching over things and ready to Act despite their bone deep weariness .

You're cleared to leave the Center anytime - and ready to put that behind you and get stuff done.

If you're curious to know - the Nurses would say that they found you in front of the Center, on a spot out of the water and rain after hearing what sounded like a little girl giggling outside....