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

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

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Seddi doesn't comment on the 'recompense' either.  He has no reason to chastise Ceruledge for something the pinstriped man invited upon himself.

Pinstripe's just lucky it was Ceruledge that sought justice for that comment, and not Kusanagi.

As for how Seddi managed to secure Lopzu's help...he just shrugs.  Heck if he knows.  Though he could maybe guess based on the very few things he's done around the city for specific residents, he doesn't like guessing.

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Seddi will pay the native the requested $3000 for the information on Masked Wolf.  He values this information both as a combatant and a researcher of these types of creatures.  Fortunately, he just so happened to get a bit of a windfall thanks to a certain bounty he'd collected very recently.

"Little easier to part with that information with the appropriate compensation, I reckon.  And any and all information is helpful right now."

Seddi pulls out a rather strikingly colored scarlet notebook and a pen, ready to take notes.  He may have struck out on learning about the Land Whales, but this is an opportunity he won't miss!


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During the scouting prep and tactics meeting...

Seddi gives the drone a thoughtful look as they review what little footage they got and the damage dealt to it.

"Not much to go on, and they know we're coming now.  If we're going to try and eliminate the injured one quickly, we'll either have to do so directly or have a really big distraction."

Seddi will shift his gaze to Mr. Pinstripe and the two mages. (@PhantomUnderYourDesk)

"Whatcha think?  Able to make a big enough ruckus that Loozu and I could slip in unnoticed?  I could have Goodra summon some rain to maybe obscure our approach that little bit more and power up any Water type techniques y'all got."

Kusanagi could not give on iota of a fuck about a random man like Mr. Pinstripes, grimly focused and ever so slightly thrilled about the upcoming fight with a REAL demon. Her performance last time was woeful of a swordman of her calibur - the next time she CUTS the monster it won't just bounce back.

The suited gunner just chuckles and waves you off, not really expecting an answer. 

The masked Native blinked as you casually slapped the Poke into his hands without bargaining at all, before he gave you a solemn nod and began recounting the extensive information he had on Masked Wolves

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MASKED WOLF

MASKED WOLF
Alternative Name: Kamureiyō , the Masking Wolf Pokemon
Typing: Ghost/Rock
Paldean Classification: *Pseudo / Paradox (Special)
Baseline Disobedience: Variable
Best Attributes: Insight, Speed, Special
Appearance: Variable, though they are considered semi-large quadapeds with white armoring on their lupine bodies and their own Unique Porcelain Mask.

Learnset: Porcelain Claw (Rock Type Metal Claw, Raises STR), Accelrock, Fake Out, Astonish, Scratch, Strength Sap, Tail Whip, Role Play*, Mimic*, <- Level 1  Moves ; Spite (12), Shadow Sneak (16), Copycat (20, ???), Confuse Ray (24), Mask Dance (+ 1 SPE, + 1 Accuracy, Automatically Triggers Stealth, Trait, or Role Play; 28), Shadow Ball 32), Thief Delta (Steals MOVE used against it - Target Loses Move and this Move is replaced by Stolen Move for 1D4 Rounds, Innate), Power Gem (40), Mask Change ( ??? . Lv 44), Memento (Lv 48) , Lunar Dance (52)
Egg Moves: Curse, Defog, Feather Dance, Flail, Mirror Shot, Metal Sound , Meteor Mash, Pain Splait, Pursuit, Wish, Yawn

Ability: Trace (Base Game, but Mods Variable based on Species - Data on Masked Wolf Unown), Limber, Mold Breaker (HA)

Trait #1: Lunar Mask
Alters Rock Type to no longer be Weak to Water and Grass, and is the source behind many of its esoteric powers and capabilities. In turn, it's also a massive weakness - if you can manage to Steal its Mask or Destroy It then it is greatly weakened, though doing so requires immense Strength or Cunning.

Trait #2: Phase Shift
Does not follow traditional Psuedo Power Mods. Instead, it can assume the form of a Human and gain all benefits/drawbacks thereof in exchange for sealing/hiding away most of its Pokemon Form's power. Their is always a Tell - younger/less powerful one still have their Mask on their faces in some way, while others carry subtler markings. Regardless, these Mons have Human-like Intellect , Reasoning, and Creativity - in other words, a nightmare to deal with if they put their minds to it.

Trait #3: Dancing Wolf
Roll DEX + Contest +  Perform per Move / Number of Actions taken in a Round - add that as both Appeal and as Automatic Evasion/Redirection Roll of Incoming Attacks per Action Made (EX They Use Shadow Sneak and Get This Roll Tacked onto it). Better Roll vs Opposing Roll can have various effects on Masked Wolf and Combatant. The species are also Skilled Actors and Performers to a fault - catching them in the Act can prove embarassing/inconvenient while willfully playing along can be rewarding in turn.

Trait #4: Paradox (Special)
This Mon is classified as a Paradox due to it defying what is considered 'Normal and Standard' for Pokemon in ways that transcend mere Scientific Understanding, rather than strictly being a Mon that is Out of Time. Considering it's Human Levels of Intelligence and Understanding while also possessing Pokemon Powers, one would think this would have outcompeted Humanity where it lived and went; instead, they don't for reasons that elude researchers and most Natives....

Trait #5: Ephemeral Presence
Double Successes against Unwilling Captures; Can easily slip in and out of Stealth or even ??? at high enough levels, regardless of circumstance. Can survive in virtually any environment and  canphase through Non-Claimed Property/Domains. Has the capability of Speaking with the Dead and ??? of ??? .

Basic Lore: An extremely elusive and enigmatic species though to be a distantly related to Kitsunoh and Mightyena Native to Sutalor , these Masked Wolves are nomadic wanderers, traveling and cavorting throughout the lands to fulfil their own Roles in The Grand Stage of Life (as they call their general 'purpose). Possessing the nearly unheard of ability to freely transform into near-perfect Humans and their own affinity with mankind, these Mons are said to interweave their way into Native and Settler society, Dancing and Acting their Roles for their own inscrutable (though often whimsical/theatrical) reasons. They consider their Roles both a sacred, spiritual thing and a matter of professional honor; best be wary of Unmasking a Kamureiyo, for the consequences can be most grave and Strange indeed...

Their are legends this species came about of a tribe of Natives getting Cursed/Blessed into these beings, but attempts to clarify this have been met with much speculation and debate by Natives and Masked Wolves alike.

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The.....masked man - more a young lad, now that you are focusing - coughs as you slowly look up and more closely at him and looks away, before reaching into his robes to present to you....A Black Steel Woven Braid.

"....For Fair and Honest Dealings, I give you this. Invoke its Power when the time is right against a Mask Wolf - it will Limit what one can do. ....Please, put a stop to.....their madness and their ....desperation. They....have been drawn into the Demon's Wake Unwillingly. One has gone Mad, and the other....Does What They Can. Please....help them."

The Family Friend grins and hefts his gun , a certain blood thirsty and rooting tooting gleam to his eyes that told all you need to know about his capacity to stir up trouble and Violence BIG TIME. Lopzu interjects when you bring up Rain usage - "....Apologies for interrupting my Lord, but.....Rain may not be wise to use here. So close to the sea, on loose sand and in such a turbulant atmosphere....such Weather could become more than just a mere storm."