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

[Lord Windos]

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*Rolls* ...You have not managed to Tempt the Fates. Perhaps they're giving you a break after yesterday's show and dance.

(I have a very bad and wrong feel about THAT roll. Should Bern better be afraid...? Because I surely am!)

Who knows? Who knows....

Onto the City Hall Scene indeeeeed !~

Oh dear heavens and sweet Arceus, if Bernhard wouldn't be so calm, collected and kuudere, he would quite likely faint of stage fright right now and right there on the spot (which would be a funny way in and of itself to kick off the Festival, actually). I take Bernhard HAS held some speeches in his life already given his high rank, plus him actually speaking up during meetings of the Scimitar Council earns him appreciated looks for what little but meaningful things he contributes - but never before has been THAT much in the spotlight. He remains calm and collected there, playing it cool.

He genuinely appreciates the wide acceptance and the opportunity though - because, well, he's so utterly and completely weak~ towards sweet, oh-so-sweet  f l a t t e r y~☆. He would literally melt away and become a puddle of goo if you push it too hard with the honey words! (happened before)


Okay, now then !~

What Bern will do first, is deeply bow to the crowd, several times even, both to greet them and to thank them for him literally flying to the podium, lol. Clever and stylish way to start things of.

*tapping microphone, clearing throat* "Weeeellll... It is of an utmost pleasure~ on my end to have been given to opportunity to greet y'all on this GRAND day. It is delightful that so many of you have responded well to the invitation of an Opening at this very and fine City Hall *waves and gestures around* and come together on this this fine day today.

Perhaps, mayhaps, you may be aware that I am no man of many words. Speech is silver, silence is golden; as the old saying goes - though that shall definitely not hinder myself on giving you my sincere and personal Thank YOU and words of gratitude.

...Do I over hear you asking 'Gratitude, what for, Mr. Samsara?' ...Well, do you need a reason to be grateful?~ 'Not really', is the answer - Pretty sure EVERY! SINGLE! ONE! OF! YOU! can name one thing they are gratful for, if they think about it well and hard enough. The more, the better for you!~

.....I certainly can name several things I am grateful for. To each Settler of you, whether you have crossed paths with one of my people, the Scimitars - any Fraction - yet before, or not, thank you for having us, for welcoming us. For the mutual respect, for it being a pleasure to make business with you in every and any aspect. ..And NO, this is not as a matter of course, as you might think. Do I need to remind you of the detail that my people had to flee the very lands of Chreshire on mass? That they still see me and my people with disdain, to put it mildly.

But THAT is beside the point. No, we are here to CELEBRATE, now aren't we, to celebrate what my and your people have managed to build up via strong alliances, diplomatic agreements, and good relations. To celebrate what we have build up - TOGETHER, in unison. I am pleased, honoured and utterly proud if I managed to contribute even the smallest aspect to this. To what we are having today. I am indeed utterly proud to call the Mageocracy my homelands - I would certainly not be here without you, on this glory day.

So go out there, CELEBRATE, ENJOY YOURSELVES, and simply HAVE A GOOD TIME - life in Sutalör is hard enough, but let's keep a blind eye on that aspect just for moment.

...That should be all. Once again, you have my personal and utter gratitude."

He deeply bows a few times again, like he did at the beginning.


That's not all however - To make thing GRANDE and kick things off with a literal BLAST, can we create sort of a firework/light effect via Evocation spells, using Zephy's Dazzling Gleam and Aurora Veil, Myra's Flame Burst, Nirix's Dazzling Gleam and psychic powers, Spritzee's Fairy Wind, as well as his own Air Affinity? He's willing to throw in some units of Veil Color to make this EXTRA-awes-inspiring and colorful. Bernhard intends to make it an absolute wonderful and utterly impressive effect, combining all of these aspects in a GREAT FINALE wooohoooo! Gauntlet Stress is 12 and I don't intend to use that mans spells today, so all should be well on that end?

Indeed Bernhard has gave several speeches and a wealth of experience in public speaking in general - as a apprentice to THE Supreme Magi it was only expected you learn how to be most competent in the sphere of Talking. More so than ever when you took a Seat on the Scimitar Council , and even more so when you consider ever trying to live up to the HIGH standards of your Mentor and having Morgana constantly testing your wits and words against.

So yes, you ARE able to keep your cool and your Image as a Most Important Master Magi with relative ease, though you can feel Zephy's amusement at your underlying PANIC and then JOY at getting your EGO so thoroughly polished.

As for the Speech....even without your most talented word smith's own guidance to reference, your own commanding presence yet oh so affable demeanor gets the vast crowd to shut up and pay attention. All across the city everyone heard your message, its simple but honest praise and acknowledgement getting several heads nodding and smiles across the city. Endure, Prosper, and Celebrate it All Together - such is the Sutalörian Way at Heart.

Your jab at Sutalor's harshest critic and most vehement enemy, those self-righteous Cheshirians, got some angry shouts of support and much empathy from the people too. It was because of THEIR hatred and prejudice that half of the part of the world you're in flatly refuses to treat them anything but villians, extremists, and insane madman, so going after them was a surefire and easy way to earn their good grace. It was a common political tactic, but coming from a Scimitar Magi like you gave it new strength and reach.

You even closed out the speech with a cheeky wink at the 'blind eye' remark, just to add a bit more levity to the end of a....

GRAND OPENING SPEECH ROLL!

INS (*4) + Contest (*6 [Zephy's Notes and PD together Empower You!) + Empathy (*2 [Nice Message + Cheshire Anti-Propaganda) + 2 (Good Public Speaker) - 2 (NERVES and Anti-Social Oldie); Due to Zephy's Aid your Speech will have 3 Successes at Minimum and Ignore (1)(1)s
(*6)(*5)(*4) (6)(2)(4) (1)(4)(1) (2)(5)(3) 7 Successes!

...an EPIC SPEECH!!!

The crowd roars with excitement as you finish....but then suddenly hush as an Aura of Power surrounds you, watching with anticipation as you casually looked to the sky, raised your hand, and let loose your MAGNIFICENT MAGIC MIGHT!

From the way you worded things, I'm going to Roll out your Stun as Follows - a 4 Action Sequence of Spells, with a small bonus to the end result due to Wind Affinity and a shared sense of Showsmanship from Zephy (Hey, it's an Art too, and one you've practiced yourself!). I'll assume and average amount of SPE Power is used from all Mons (Lets go with 5) - enough to give your Spell some OMPH, but not so much as to strain your Gauntlet TOO much

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Now, let the

MAGICAL SPELLWORKS

Begin!

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Dazzling Veil Combo~!

SPE (*6) + Fight (*5) + Channel (*7) - 2 Actions - 6 (Combo Move, No Weather Set for AV Portion) + 1 Success (PD!) = 10D6 Dice

(3)(6)(5)(4)(3) (2)(1)(5)(5)(5) + 1 Prismatic, holographic waves of cold but beautiful light fill the air! Critical Performance - + 2 Appeal!

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Sparking Flame Burst*!

5 + 3 + * 4 - 4 Actions = 8D6 Dice

(6)(1)(5)(2) (4)(4)(2)(5) Myriad, tiny stars glimmer and spark into the aetherial light! Critical Performance - + 2 Appeal

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Pure Dazzling Gleam <>!

5 + 3 + 3 - 6 Actions = 5D6 Dice

(1)(5)(3)(5)(1) Success! A blanket of benevolent, radiant, and pure Light shines throughout the magical cosmos made Manifest!

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Swirling Fairy Wind XO!

5 + 3 + 3 - 8 Actions - 3D6 Dice

(5)(6)(3) Success! Then, a great and aromatic cyclone of Power sucked everything into a Magical Singularity, before it Bursted into a Dazzling, Aurora-Colored sparkles that rained down over the crowd, the scent of Joy, Warmth, and Summer blanketing all!

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Score
Air Affinity and Zephy/Yours Showman Ship Bonus: + 5 Appeal !
Great Speech: + 3 Appeal
Complex Performance (4 Moves/Spells) = + 4 Appeal !
Elaborate Show: + 2 Appeal !
Veil Color (3 Units): + 3 Appeal !
All Spells Worked: No Penalties
Speech Bonus: + 3 Appeal

Moves Individual Appeal Total: *Rolls* + 6 Appeal!
Final Score: 2 + 2 + 5 + 3 + 4 + 2 + 3 + 6 + 3= 30 Appeal!!
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The crowd was silent, stunned by the overwhelming show of Arcane Mastery and Power, bewitched by your impeccable showmanship and talent, and in awe of the...the....the simply breathtaking Performance you made on the spot.

Silence...

Then the Crowd Went Absolutely WILD - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jvmmkx1dtmA

The sheer wave of rancious, rapturous, and rowdy cheering nearly blew your ear-drums out as the crowd before you and people all over Bayhama shouted, hollored, and raved at the top of their lungs, flinging their drinks, throwing their hands up and shaking it, and overall acting like a bunch of overstimulated Ludicolo!

That's not all, though - a veritable shower of Poke and other valuable trinkets and babbles were thrown at you like confetti - were it not for quick and clever use of Wind Magic to deflect and collect it all you'd be pocked and buried in it! $3000 Poke * 3X Mod (Inherent Mod + Show Starting Performance) = $ 9 0 0 0  P o k e ! ! !

Once you collect your loving audience's praise and adulations you bustle/glide off the stage and to a bunch of politicians and organizers that were equally thrilled as said audience, all of them sporting proud and impressed grins of open admiration and several literally jumping with joy! One man - the very same that greeted you - came forward, offering to shake your hand and with tears beading in his eyes.

"Increadible. Simply increadible !Bayhama couldn't have dreamed of a better start to the Festival. Sir Berhard, on behalf of everyone here - no, on behalf of everyone in this City: Thank you. Bayhama will not forgot your grand accomplishments and the honor and trust you'ved showed us, we promise. Once more: thank you !!!"

For a Magnificent Speech and Show, the Committee and Politicians here give you the following:
- A Key to Bayhama City (Functionally useless, but politically this is a high honor and symbol of Trust/Faith the City has in You)
- A reasonable request of your choice. Ask, and they will see to trying to grant your Wishes if feasible. The less extravagant, Rare, and costly your request, the more likely and faster it will be fulfilled
- $3000 Poke (After Mod) . A pittance of what you received from the crowd, but hey, payment for services rendered!
- A Commerative Luxury Ball, pattered in Bayhama's Whites, Blues, and Sandy Browns. Functions exactly like a Luxury Ball, but its Rare Status can make it a valuable collector's Item.

That does it for now - though if you want to do anything else with your new fanbase and the officials feel free to add it in !

As for Gauntlet Stress...

*Rolls* + 7 Stress ; 19 Stress Total. Still in functioning order and not causing problems!

Well done.