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

[Lord Windos]

Vernax's first priority is to check on poor shriveled Munchlax, the Pokemon line he's always been drawn to because the last syllable of their name is the same. It's possible he may never evolve at all now, since only a very happy Munchlax can evolve, and if he does evolve, Vernax wonders if he'll be skeletal still? Whoever heard of a skinny Snorlax? But Vernax won't abandon him. He's determined to try and make Munchlax - Famine, as he'll be known henceforth - as happy as possible, and give him the best chance of evolving possible. Vernax is relieved to see Famine hasn't permanently dampened his spirits, though it does make Vernax a little sick to look at him and know the forces of his own fate are the reason for Famine's fate.

(Did Munchlax Pickup anything besides a horrid disease? I feel the little guy deserves something waggish stolen from the insane contest)

Instead of trying out the new Transportation pokemon - which Vernax feels will probably be a "fair" trade from a certain hellish perspective - Famine is taken around the various markets of the Festival or department store. They'll be picking up any items that will help boost his Happiness, and Vernax will turn a blind eye to any minor thieving Famine does (only things no one will miss. Petty things. Anything bigger, Vernax will pay for in secret or return).  One priority is finding a Luxury Ball, assuming a transfer is possible. Maybe they'll even be 25% off = 750$. Vern doesn't want a Soothe Bell as he knows the Heavy Duty Boots make Famine happy - they're even more comical now since Munchlax is skinnier. They'll definitely pick up some healthy and tasty meals like protein shakes, since every calorie counts now. Maybe a Razz-Leppa Espresso if it smells nice.

They're not so much shriveled after getting medical treatment and IV Fluids to cure their acute cause of starvation/Energy Exhaustion from Summoning/Keeping the Beliaddon there. Instead, they look more like a willowy gnome rather than the rotund dwarf they once were. A stark change, but the most important thing was they seemed Happy as ever. Indeed, despite the radical changes they went through - which amounts to becoming basically a Anti-Munchlax (Munchlax-less?) - they seemed chipper as ever, with their previous appetite that dominated a lot of their behavior replaced with a almost zen-like state, not unlike some Sinnish Monks you've met in the past.

If asked about what they think of losing their Appetitie and the Transformation they went through, though, they do express a bit of melancholy. Not having the desire or capacity to truly Pignite out surely kills their previous favorite past time, as well as a common point of Bonding with Pwee. However, they seemed more concerned with comforting you, patting you on the knee in a 'there there' gesture. What happened was not fine, but it'll be okay. Both of you will find new ways to enjoy life to the fullest, they sincerely believe.

Oh yes. Almost forgot about that.

Famine serenely pulls out....what appeared to be a Orb of Pure Hellfire. Was this also given, in exchange for their Transformation? Or did this little fellow manage to do some Dealing of his own with the last bits of Metronome Power they once had? A mystery for the ages....

Hellfire Orb Obtained - Inflict Burn 3 IMMEDIATELY on user and take Burn 3 Damage at Round Start and End (Roll For It), but change the ' + '   into a ' x ' for Fire Type Moves (Subtract Attributes first). If used by a Demon, Infernal/Demonic Pokemon, or a Fire Type, though, it instead 'simply' grants 3D6 Chance to inflict Burn 3 on a Target, which also doubles the damage of said Move and immediately procs Burn 3 Damage. Unique Item. Increases Disobedience of Non-Themed Mons by 2 if held unless at 4 or Higher Loyalty or at 4 Disobedience; Themed Mons instead gain + 1 Loyalty and Happiness while holding it.

Your slim bear seems more than willing to indulge your shopping spree, joyfully humming a tune while prancing around the market, attracting various looks of disbelief, astonishment, and no small amount of concern from those savy about what a proper Munch was supposed to look like. You're indeed able to get a Luxury Ball for $750 after some rather strong bargaining that left the seller rather impressed and nervous, and the transfer went smooth as butter, resulting in a rather blissed out hug monster once you reSummon them after a period of adjustment.

As it turns out it seems like Protein Shakes/Healthy Food was the exception to the newfound lack of appetite , as Famine thoroughly enjoyed indulging in this newfound yet found old passion. It ended up racking up a $1000 Poke and nearly getting you kicked out of the healthy food/'gym bro' store, but the sheer glimmering eye delight from your lil partner made it well worth it. + 1 Happiness, Loop Hole Found!

If you want the premium Koffee getting a couple of cups is trivial - especially once you explain a little bit about the, ah, trouble that caused your twos Exhaustion and somewhat haggered appearances.