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

[Mikaruge108]

1. *Twirling Bird?
Difficulty: ???
A tall bird Mon is dancing in a small circular garden area, garbed in Strange clothing and singing a melodious tune. What few people around didn't seem to notice it too...

As Darren enters a small garden he first hears the singing, then he sees the 'mon, and is facinated that no one else seems to notice it. He listens to its birdsong for a bit before approaching it. If it is hostile or not depends on how things proceed from there. If things do go sour, he'll use Crustle.

[Pokekitty2]

Spoiler

The glittery raven eyes the Ball with confusion, tilting their head at it and then looking at you.

"A choice, I have, to be Free or Caught with you? Strange, odd, for I see-watch many a Trainer do naught ask, but simply take a Mon, by nice and sweet or force and rough. What compel you to be different, to be at odds with the norm?"

You can't get a read on them (Stupid Dark Typing!), but their body language doesn't show any disdain with your offer. If anything them seem curious and baffled.

Sylvia looks at the pokeball for a long moment, contemplating.
Then, slowly, she speaks.
“I was born to a trainer. I didn’t ever live as my own, and I can’t pretend to know what having that ripped away is like. My trainer…”
Sylvia’s eyes begin to glow, and a piece of paper on the bedside table skitters a few inches.
”My trainer was not who I thought they were.”
The room, just now beginning to be pervaded by the filtered light, seems to twist around Sylvia as a wind kicks up, pulling loose bits into a swirling funnel of psychic anger-
“And my ball-”
Her voice is less spoken now, more simply willed, and the power surging around her sharpens and tightens around the pair until there is a sharp
crack 
And the whirlwind ceases, the pokeball between them left shattered and useless.
”…It clouded my vision,” finishes Sylvia.
She clears her throat, then gives the Murkrow an apologetic look. She flicks her nose at the pokeball pieces, and they arc up into the trash can by the door. Everything in the room is back in place - except for an extremely startled Slash and a ruffled Sir, who are now *definitely* awake.
Sylvia seems to sigh a bit as she fetches another pokeball. “Apologies. I have some feelings I’m still working through.”
The new ball comes to rest between them, and Sylvia reaches out with a paw and turns it so the front faces Murkrow.
“In all honesty, I despise these devices. Particularly ‘friendship balls’ and the like. But I must admit, they make transportation much easier.” A small sigh. “So I offer this choice.”

[Lord Windos]

1. *Twirling Bird?
Difficulty: ???
A tall bird Mon is dancing in a small circular garden area, garbed in Strange clothing and singing a melodious tune. What few people around didn't seem to notice it too...

As Darren enters a small garden he first hears the singing, then he sees the 'mon, and is facinated that no one else seems to notice it. He listens to its birdsong for a bit before approaching it. If it is hostile or not depends on how things proceed from there. If things do go sour, he'll use Crustle.

The moment you entered the garden, the low level drone of the city completely died down. Only the song of the Twirling Bird remained....

Music - Tin Whistle - "Song of Storms" - Zelda Ocarina of Time

Round and round, went the tall, tall bird, spinning, jumping, and swishing and waving their arms in a rhythmic,  ritualistic, and heartfelt way. Most of their form was obscured. A white veil drawn across most of their face, their beak poking from behind it to create a pseudo plague doctor like mask. Only their eyes were visible, yet closed, as they lost themselves to their song and dance. Shimmering white shawls were draped across their body and wings, reflecting light like a kaledoscope as they moved in such a mesmerizing way.

If all you do is approach it does not react, simply continuing its odd but enchanting beat....

[Lord Windos]

Sylvia looks at the pokeball for a long moment, contemplating.
Then, slowly, she speaks.
“I was born to a trainer. I didn’t ever live as my own, and I can’t pretend to know what having that ripped away is like. My trainer…”
Sylvia’s eyes begin to glow, and a piece of paper on the bedside table skitters a few inches.
”My trainer was not who I thought they were.”
The room, just now beginning to be pervaded by the filtered light, seems to twist around Sylvia as a wind kicks up, pulling loose bits into a swirling funnel of psychic anger-
“And my ball-”
Her voice is less spoken now, more simply willed, and the power surging around her sharpens and tightens around the pair until there is a sharp
crack 
And the whirlwind ceases, the pokeball between them left shattered and useless.
”…It clouded my vision,” finishes Sylvia.
She clears her throat, then gives the Murkrow an apologetic look. She flicks her nose at the pokeball pieces, and they arc up into the trash can by the door. Everything in the room is back in place - except for an extremely startled Slash and a ruffled Sir, who are now *definitely* awake.
Sylvia seems to sigh a bit as she fetches another pokeball. “Apologies. I have some feelings I’m still working through.”
The new ball comes to rest between them, and Sylvia reaches out with a paw and turns it so the front faces Murkrow.
“In all honesty, I despise these devices. Particularly ‘friendship balls’ and the like. But I must admit, they make transportation much easier.” A small sigh. “So I offer this choice.”

Murkrow went still as you ever so slightly opened up about yourself. They did not move a twitch the entire time, not even when you manage to destroy a Ball from sheer Psycho-somantic backlash from your poor control over yourself those memories always instills. So much pain, so much wrath, so much....?

Once the new Ball was place before you the watchful raven looked at it only briefly, eyes now thoughtful and....quiet, if you had to put a name to the feeling you see.

"....Not much of a choice or chance you had, no yes? Who would deny that most precious to one so blessed, through birth, work, or circumstance. Foolishness, pure foolishness, a sad sad tale indeed."

With one claw, they rolled the Ball back to you, and simply said thus: "Therefore, I Give To You, What Was Deny and Twisted - Capture Me if Thou Wish, or Capture Me Not. Matters, what so, is the covenant we share, oh - pretty lil Ball does not make nor break such a sacred Bond."

[Redstone]

Akamu wakes up surprised. After greeting his Pokemon he noticed that there was no headache or any other symptoms of hangover. It was as if he hadn't drunken anything at all.

He takes the card out of his pocket again, spinning it in his hand while thinking back to that woman in the Afterlife. He would make sure to prepare for an eventual meeting with the lineage.

After a prayer to the lady of the lake and a quick text to Seddi, taking him up on his offer on the blades whenever they weren't busy, he'd go outside and just stare at the clouds for a bit, pondering what to do so early.

Then it hit him. For all the crazy things that have happened so far there was one thing that was surpringly absent from his experience, a normal trainer battle. No high stakes, no immediate danger, no mystical shenanigans, just some plain fun and workout. He will be on his way into the general direction of the shopping district, keeping an eye out for potential challengers.

[Lord Windos]

Akamu wakes up surprised. After greeting his Pokemon he noticed that there was no headache or any other symptoms of hangover. It was as if he hadn't drunken anything at all.

He takes the card out of his pocket again, spinning it in his hand while thinking back to that woman in the Afterlife. He would make sure to prepare for an eventual meeting with the lineage.

After a prayer to the lady of the lake and a quick text to Seddi, taking him up on his offer on the blades whenever they weren't busy, he'd go outside and just stare at the clouds for a bit, pondering what to do so early.

Then it hit him. For all the crazy things that have happened so far there was one thing that was surpringly absent from his experience, a normal trainer battle. No high stakes, no immediate danger, no mystical shenanigans, just some plain fun and workout. He will be on his way into the general direction of the shopping district, keeping an eye out for potential challengers.

Going to the Commercial Sector to look for a casual Trainer Battle? Very well! Do you have any Bids you want to make or specific requests (like Difficulty or what), or do you want a 'take it easy' sort of experience?

In addition, you also have access to the same Encounter List as Darron does since you are Exploring the general Area for a Battle, though he's taken the Twirling Bird one and therefore it's Unavailable.

[Redstone]

Going to the Commercial Sector to look for a casual Trainer Battle? Very well! Do you have any Bids you want to make or specific requests (like Difficulty or what), or do you want a 'take it easy' sort of experience?

In addition, you also have access to the same Encounter List as Darron does since you are Exploring the general Area for a Battle, though he's taken the Twirling Bird one and therefore it's Unavailable.

(whoopsie missed that message)

Lets say he's looking for a trainer battle with moderate challenge offering a bid of 2000 poke

[Pokekitty2]

Spoiler

Murkrow went still as you ever so slightly opened up about yourself. They did not move a twitch the entire time, not even when you manage to destroy a Ball from sheer Psycho-somantic backlash from your poor control over yourself those memories always instills. So much pain, so much wrath, so much....?

Once the new Ball was place before you the watchful raven looked at it only briefly, eyes now thoughtful and....quiet, if you had to put a name to the feeling you see.

"....Not much of a choice or chance you had, no yes? Who would deny that most precious to one so blessed, through birth, work, or circumstance. Foolishness, pure foolishness, a sad sad tale indeed."

With one claw, they rolled the Ball back to you, and simply said thus: "Therefore, I Give To You, What Was Deny and Twisted - Capture Me if Thou Wish, or Capture Me Not. Matters, what so, is the covenant we share, oh - pretty lil Ball does not make nor break such a sacred Bond."

Sylvia looks at the Pokeball as it bumps up against her paw, and gives a little *huff*.
"Well then." She looks back up at Murkrow, and gives a sad smile. "You're the first to offer me the choice."

Sylvia sits still for a long moment, lost in thought. Then she knocks the ball back towards her bag. "I will not capture you. You're a sharp one - I think your perception is perhaps your strongest weapon, and I don't wish to dull that."
"...should you wish it, though, the offer is still open."

...
Sylvia looks over at Slash and Sir, on the bed. "Sorry to wake you two. Are you alright?"
Sir gets up from the bed and hops onto the floor, moving over to Sylvia and pressing a gentle wing to the front and back of her head. "Sir."
Syliva sighs, relaxing into him. "I know, I know. I'm alright. Being in a new place is always stressful..."
Slash is sitting up on the bed, carefully keeping their claws out of the sheets. They similarly approach Sylvia, but don't get too close because they don't want to get too near to the Murkrow.

...
There's a knock at the door. Sylvia looks towards it and it opens. The harsh, artificial light of the hallway spills into the room and cuts the natural gloom, and Randy moves into the room.
"Sylvia."
"Espeon." (Greetings.)
Randy looks around the room, at the four near the center of the floor, and then reaches over and flicks on the lights. Each of the 'mons jumps - Sir simply blinks, Slash throws up a claw, Sylvia shuts her eyes, arching her back with a hiss, and Murkrow flaps their wings with a discontented caw.
"I'm not going ta be accompanyin' ya today. Got sum'tings to deal with. But behave urself, yeah?"
Sylvia shakes herself, blinking as she adjusts to the light and letting her fur settle before responding.
>>If I need help getting my papers in order, I'll come find you. I appreciate you escorting me, but I think I'm quite all right now. Thank you.
"No prob'm, Sylvia. Oh- and be careful out there. Not many know o' yah, or what you can do. I don't all like the idea of some trainer chuckin' balls at ya."
Sylvia glances towards the trash can.
>>I think I can handle myself, but thanks. Take care, Randy.
"You to, Sylvia. Good luck."

...
(I believe that's the first encounter mostly wrapped up? Unless Murkrow's got a response, or you've something to add, which I left space for.)

What's next for the 'mons is normal morning routines - food, of course, as well as hygiene. After that, Slash will retreat to their ball, and Sylvia and her wingmen (lol) will move out into the city. Sylvia knows that there's got to be some kind of shop open to gather supplies at, and other than that some weirdo wandering around will probably be interesting enough to interact with.

(Feeling a little limited, to be honest, but I suppose that's how Lockdown is. Training with Murkrow would logically be the next step, but that's out of the question for the moment due to mechanics lol. I trust ya, Windos, to find me something interesting )

[Mikaruge108]

Spoiler

1. *Twirling Bird?
Difficulty: ???
A tall bird Mon is dancing in a small circular garden area, garbed in Strange clothing and singing a melodious tune. What few people around didn't seem to notice it too...

As Darren enters a small garden he first hears the singing, then he sees the 'mon, and is facinated that no one else seems to notice it. He listens to its birdsong for a bit before approaching it. If it is hostile or not depends on how things proceed from there. If things do go sour, he'll use Crustle.

The moment you entered the garden, the low level drone of the city completely died down. Only the song of the Twirling Bird remained....

Music - Tin Whistle - "Song of Storms" - Zelda Ocarina of Time

Round and round, went the tall, tall bird, spinning, jumping, and swishing and waving their arms in a rhythmic,  ritualistic, and heartfelt way. Most of their form was obscured. A white veil drawn across most of their face, their beak poking from behind it to create a pseudo plague doctor like mask. Only their eyes were visible, yet closed, as they lost themselves to their song and dance. Shimmering white shawls were draped across their body and wings, reflecting light like a kaledoscope as they moved in such a mesmerizing way.

If all you do is approach it does not react, simply continuing its odd but enchanting beat....

Darren gets mildly enthralled by the mystery pokemon's performance. After its performance stops, he'll suggest a spar with the mon, assuming it's sentient enough to understand.

[Lord Windos]

Going to the Commercial Sector to look for a casual Trainer Battle? Very well! Do you have any Bids you want to make or specific requests (like Difficulty or what), or do you want a 'take it easy' sort of experience?

In addition, you also have access to the same Encounter List as Darron does since you are Exploring the general Area for a Battle, though he's taken the Twirling Bird one and therefore it's Unavailable.

(whoopsie missed that message)

Lets say he's looking for a trainer battle with moderate challenge offering a bid of 2000 poke

Alright!

You manage to stumble across a woman dressed in shorts, blue t-shirt, a silly cap, and spike green hair, juggling a few kinds of Pokeballs and other in the air as they cooled their feet on a beach. They've been doing a bit of helping around the area, but so far hasn't found anything exciting to do. Until you came along, that is.

"A decent go around with a modest pay out on the line? How can this woman extraordinare resist?! Dyn's the name, and Performances are my game!"

Dyna will be using 3 Pokemon in this Fight, and has requested no Healing Items be used (wants to save them for a true emergency). Switching at the end of each Round is allowed! Right now you have 2 'normal' Mons, 1 Pseudo, and 1 Paradox that hasn't yet been identified fully. If you want to use Lani, that is your only Mon you can use due to the '3v1 Pseudo' Rule. 

The Bio Fang, however, does not YET fall under this category due to having No Classification yet , so you COULD use them in a 3v3 with Nalu and Kayla....if you want to risk them getting a bit too 'play' happy, that is. If yes, perhaps a good enough warning before summoning them is due; Lethal Damage in Trainer Matches ARE allowed by default in Sutalor, though actually killing a Trainer's Mon carries steep fines and consequences unless it's a true accident, it's a special challenge like a Grand Melee, or circumstances warrant going to that extreme.

You could try to convince her to go with a 2v2 or let Lani in as your 3rd Option, but that will require either a good Roll to Persuade or deal sweetners being added (No average Trainer wants to take on a Pseudo outside of a 'fair' Fight without damn good reason!).