[Game Thread] Pokerole Mystery Dungeon: Primal Shadows

[Dragonstrike]

Kee Leers at whatever might be hiding in the darkness, but nothing seems to respond to it...

And as everyone calls out into the darkness, there's no response to any of it at first...

Then everyone feels a sudden chill travel down their spines.  They're not alone in this dead end...

Stealth A: (1)(1)(6)
Karen: (5)(4)

Stealth B: (6)(6)(3)
Pyra: (6)(3)

Stealth C: (5)(4)(1)
Kogeki: (4)(2)

Stealth D: (4)(1)(2)
Kee: (6)(1)

Stealth E: (6)(2)(2)
Daxter: (5)(4)(2)

As Pyra and Kogeki look around, trying to pinpoint what's causing that sensation, flames suddenly appear in front of their faces, dazing them momentarily with the sudden, bright light in the inky black darkness!

Confuse Ray B
2 Special + 2 Fight + 0 Channel + 2 Single Action = 6 D6
(3)(3)(1)(2)(5)(2)
Pyra is Confused, adding an additional (1)(1) onto all of her rolls!

Confuse Ray C
(5)(1)(1)(6)(3)(2)
Kogeki is also Confused!

Meanwhile, Karen, Kee, and Daxter have all turned around to see that some of the torches that were in this hallway have become lit again, illuminating the corridor once more...and they're moving, too.  The party has been ambushed and surrounded by five Litwick that had been disguising themselves as candles on empty torches!  It's a trap, and it looks like running isn't going to be an easy option!

The Litwick approaching the dazed Pyra cackles mischievously, it's words drawn out creepily as it speaks.

"Mmmmmm, yeeeeees, I think we shaaaaaaall take sommmmmmmme of your liiiiiife...your soulllllls will make for a fiiiiiiine snaaaaaack...buuuuuuuuut we cannot alloooooooow you to leeeeeeave...not until we are dooooooone with you, anywaaaaays...."

And now, everybody rolls initiative, as these Litwick are very clearly preparing to attack as they slooooowly creep towards the party.  Karen yelps in surprise, thoroughly creeped out and somewhat scared.  "Eep!  N-n-n-no, d-don't come any cl-closer..."

Initiatives
Kee: (6) + 3 = 9
Litwick A, B, and C: (4) + 3 = 7
Daxter: (2) + 3 = 5
Pyra: (3) + 2 = 5
Kogeki: (1) + 3 = 4
Litwick D and E: (1) + 3 = 4
Karen: (1) + 1 = 2

Litwick Ambush Round 1

(As a reminder, if any of you wish to link music for minor encounters, or provide alternative tracks for major ones I already have music picked out for, I'm all ears.  I'm a big fan of adding background music for additional atmosphere.)

[Lord Windos]

(.....I'm beginning to think Pyra is cursed in more ways than one.)

One second, all was dark and inscrutable to Pyra. The next, a dazzling light appeared before her eyes, and all was bright and even more inscrutable and disoreinting to the lil' fiendes. Wow wow wow, what.....what was happening to her? Her mind, a strange, strange machine, was all fuzzy and......bleary weary , and her body felt like something cold and insideous had crawled right in and settled down to mess with her. It was...it was......oh wow oh.......

The fiery demoness teetered in place for a few moments as she tried to comprehend what was happening to her as.....candle spirits appeared and started gloating......?

......before she tilted backwards and collapsed onto her back, staring up at the ceiling in extreme disorientation and almost completely insensate to the world around her. Her first time being Confused, and so horribly at that.....she couldn't handle it at all, especially given how her mind worked.

She is, in other words, completely helpless now, and was going to remain that way until who knows how long.

Welp.

(......Yeah, I'm not going to have Pyra participating in a battle when she has two extremely nasty Status that synergy poorly for her and potentially the rest of the Team. That's just begging the Dice to find ways for her Attacks to screw her or her friends over, which she'd probably maim herself later over [or fall into deep depression] . That, and consider how....abstract her mind and thought process is and her disassociation with her body, Confusion and Curse like Effects are practically Kryptonite to her. So she's not Fighting mates. Sorry!)

[no one]

Dax snarls at the candle shaped Pokemon and looks around at his friends. Pyra and Kogeki were clearly dazed by the surprise attack by the ghost which meant they might not be able to fight well in this round. Oh, well. No worries about that. Fire types don't really like having water moves used on them. Dax took a deep breath, and blasted another stream of bubbles at three of the Litwick.

Action: Bubble on Litwick C, D and E
Accuracy: 2 Dex + 2 Fight + 0 Channel: 4d6
Damage: 3 Special + 2 Power + 1 SE - Litwick's Insight = 6d6 - Litwick's Insight
Other Effects: 1d6 for dex drop for all three litwick

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

That sudden chill running down his spine only manages to FUEL Ziggy Kee's eager and thrill about an expected fight against whatever has been playing tricks with them here, his toothy grin becomes more wide. Hah, and he managed to remain attentive enough to not be thrown off-guard and blinded by the sudden light these mean specters emited!

Pyra and Kogeki had less luck however; and seeing that one of said specters approaches the dazzled and collapsed while cackling mischievously made Kee quickly leap in between that Litwick and Pyra (this doesn't count as an Action but more of  a scenic act) and grooooooowl  and hisssssss at them in response, still being totally unfazed or not-scared. "Ahahahahaha, hi there, NOW ya've chosen t'show yarselves!!~ Such a nice show ya've d'splayed, 'ndeed, call me intrigued 'n amazed by yar tricks!" He takes a moment to applaud these five Litwick. " 'Nfortunately, I cannat 'llow ya t'take my soul, I'd much rather keep it, 'n I strongly b'lieve the others do as well, sorreeeeeh!!!~"

As Ziggy Kee stands there with his fur bristled and bloodstream full of adrenaline from the happenings, he keeps cackling and snickering; so loud and specter-like that it turns into an attack:

Accuracy Roll Kee's Snarl: 2 Dext + 2 Fight + 0 Channel - 1 Inaccuracy + 2 SingleAction Bonus = 5d6
Target: Litwick A & B
Damage Roll: 2 Special + 2 Power + STAB = 4d6 +1 autodamage due to SE
Additional notes: Soundbased, will autolower the target's Special by 1



Due to his Typing he's immune to any Ghost-Type'd attacks the Litwick might launch at him (unless they have a Suprise to bypass that Please don't).

[Spiritmon]

Spoiler

Kee Leers at whatever might be hiding in the darkness, but nothing seems to respond to it...

And as everyone calls out into the darkness, there's no response to any of it at first...

Then everyone feels a sudden chill travel down their spines.  They're not alone in this dead end...

Stealth A: (1)(1)(6)
Karen: (5)(4)

Stealth B: (6)(6)(3)
Pyra: (6)(3)

Stealth C: (5)(4)(1)
Kogeki: (4)(2)

Stealth D: (4)(1)(2)
Kee: (6)(1)

Stealth E: (6)(2)(2)
Daxter: (5)(4)(2)

As Pyra and Kogeki look around, trying to pinpoint what's causing that sensation, flames suddenly appear in front of their faces, dazing them momentarily with the sudden, bright light in the inky black darkness!

Confuse Ray B
2 Special + 2 Fight + 0 Channel + 2 Single Action = 6 D6
(3)(3)(1)(2)(5)(2)
Pyra is Confused, adding an additional (1)(1) onto all of her rolls!

Confuse Ray C
(5)(1)(1)(6)(3)(2)
Kogeki is also Confused!

Meanwhile, Karen, Kee, and Daxter have all turned around to see that some of the torches that were in this hallway have become lit again, illuminating the corridor once more...and they're moving, too.  The party has been ambushed and surrounded by five Litwick that had been disguising themselves as candles on empty torches!  It's a trap, and it looks like running isn't going to be an easy option!

The Litwick approaching the dazed Pyra cackles mischievously, it's words drawn out creepily as it speaks.

"Mmmmmm, yeeeeees, I think we shaaaaaaall take sommmmmmmme of your liiiiiife...your soulllllls will make for a fiiiiiiine snaaaaaack...buuuuuuuuut we cannot alloooooooow you to leeeeeeave...not until we are dooooooone with you, anywaaaaays...."

And now, everybody rolls initiative, as these Litwick are very clearly preparing to attack as they slooooowly creep towards the party.  Karen yelps in surprise, thoroughly creeped out and somewhat scared.  "Eep!  N-n-n-no, d-don't come any cl-closer..."

Initiatives
Kee: (6) + 3 = 9
Litwick A, B, and C: (4) + 3 = 7
Daxter: (2) + 3 = 5
Pyra: (3) + 2 = 5
Kogeki: (1) + 3 = 4
Litwick D and E: (1) + 3 = 4
Karen: (1) + 1 = 2

Litwick Ambush Round 1

(As a reminder, if any of you wish to link music for minor encounters, or provide alternative tracks for major ones I already have music picked out for, I'm all ears.  I'm a big fan of adding background music for additional atmosphere.)

Kogeki yell because of the surprise attack, blinding him for a second and leaving him with Confuse Status. He at his friends, surround by enemies, and they want to drain everyone life forces until they are dry. When he see such...coward methods against his companions, he feel...rage. He is aware he also drain from his foes Auras yes, but not in the same way those guys. He drain Auras to get stronger, and only in foes who attack them. 

Up until now, Kogeki was most neutral about drain auras, but in the case of those Litwicks...he would enjoy drain those guys auras in the same way they want to drain their life force. He will make sure to make those Ghosts understand one simple thing: They mess with the wrong Ghost Pokemon.

"You guys want to take life energy? Fine." Kogeki then show his fangs, filled with Dark energy. "But I hope you guys expect the same retribution. I will enjoy drain your Auras for the first time." Kogeki snarl at them and launch in one of the Litwick (Litwick D) with fangs ready to Bite those enemies. 

Bite: Dex(2)+Fight(2)+Brawl(2)+Single Action(2)=8D6
Damage: Power(2)+STR(2)+SE(1)=4D6+1
Effect: Flinch.

[Dragonstrike]

As Pyra is effectively not participating in this battle, her Intimidate does not trigger.

Litwick Ambush Round 1

Kee snarls and growls, hoping to scare some these Litwick in turn.

Snarl
(6)(5)(4)(4)(2)
(5)(1) Litwick A and B both take 2 damage! 3/5 HP -1 Pain
-1 Special for both Litwick A and B!

The Litwick advance unflinchingly, however.  Karen tries her best to back up as the one she's facing continues to edge closer, while Kee takes the attack that had been intended for Pyra, as Litwick B has very little reason to attack something that isn't posing a threat.  The third Litwick advances on Kogeki uninhibited, slowly edging closer and closer...

Astonish A
1 Dex + 2 Survival + 0 Stealth + 2 Action - 1 Pain = 4 D6
(4)(1)(3)(6)
1 Pow + 2 Str + STAB - 2* Def + SE = 2 D6 + 1
(4)(2) Karen takes 2 damage! 2/4 HP -2 Pain
(5)(4)(1)

Fire Spin B on Kee
1 Dex + 2 Fight + 0 Channel + 2 Action - 2 Acc - 1 Pain = 2 D6
(4)(2) 
(6)(4)(1) Kee takes 2 damage 2/4 HP -2 Pain
Kee becomes trapped by swirling flames!

Astonish C on Kogeki
(3)(4)(5)(4)(2)
(6)(4)(3) Kogeki takes 3 damage! 1/4 HP -3 Pain
(1)(3)(2)

Daxter blows bubbles at the remaining three Litwick, and the candle pokemon visibly flinch when the Water type attack hits them, threatening to extinguish their flames and plunge the hallway into darkness once more.

Bubble on Litwick C, D, and E
(5)(4)(1)(4)(6)(2)
3 + 2 + 1 STAB - 2 Insight + SE = 4 D6 + 1
(6)(3)(6)(1) Litwick C, D, and E all take 3 damage! 2/5 HP -2 Pain
(-), (-), (-) No Dex drops because the Litwick cannot have lower Dex than they already do.

Pyra might be laying on the ground, not contributing much to the fight at all, but that doesn't mean she isn't fighting the effects of the Confusion.  As she lays on the ground, she tries to make sense of what's happening around her and what's happened to her...

Snap Out Check
(1)(1) 0/5 successes accumulated

...but she makes absolutely no headway as her eyes refuse to focus on what's in front of her.

Kogeki lunges at the Litwick primarily attacking Kee, hoping to score a decisive blow despite being a little wobbly on his feet!

Bite on Litwick D
(4)(4)(1)(4)(3)(1*)(1*)
(4)(1) Litwick D takes 2 damage and faints!

However, making contact with that particular Litwick causes the flame on its head to lash out at Kogeki in return!

(6)(6)(6) ...huh.  Okay then...

Kogeki was Burned 1!


The final Litwick engages Daxter, hoping to incapacitate the most dangerous foe present.

Astonish E on Daxter
(5)(4)(3)
(4)(4) Daxter takes 2 damage! 3/5 HP -1 Pain
(5)(1)(5)

Karen continues to try and maintain her distance from the Litwick, but that's proving to be difficult in this small space.  "G-get away from m-me!  A-and my friends, too!"  She strikes her attacker with a barrage of Psychic energy in an attempt to disorient them!

Confusion on Litwick A
(4)(1)
(6)(1)(3) Litwick A takes 1 damage 2/5 HP -2 Pain
(2)

Fire Spin: (4)(1) Kee takes 1 damage 1/4 HP -3 Pain

Burn 1: 2 Vit - 2 = 0.  That's gonna be 1D6 minimum to resist the effects.
(5) Luckily, the fire doesn't KO Kogeki right away, but something needs to be done about this situation, and quick.

The Litwick that are still conscious continue to advance towards Team OS, sensing weaknesses to exploit.

Litwick Ambush Round 2

Everyone has the opportunity to use one item from their bag before Round 2 begins.

[no one]

Dax pauses, rumages in his bag and throws his bottle of berry juice at Kee.
"Drink this mate. Might give you a little strength! Can't have you floored after the first round against these punks now, can we?"

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Current Status, sorted in Init Order

Kee: 1/4 HP, firespin'd
Litwick A: 2/5 HP, -1 Special
Litwick B: 3/5 HP, -1 Special
Litwick C: 2/5 HP
Daxter: 3/5 HP
Pyra: Out of battle, confused (0/5 Successes)
Kogeki: 1/4 HP, burn1'd
Litwick D: Fainted
Litwick E: 2/5 HP
Karen: 2/4 HP

...What a chaotic and erratic battle, the impaired vision due to little light and the foes having some home advantage aren't really helping either.

Oh and on top of that he has been hit pretty hard by a vortex of flames; he shakes himself, claws the embers flying around him, snaps after them but they are STILL there aiming to roast him alive in a sloooooow and paaaaaainful manner. Despite that he's STILL laughing, cackling and grinning though! "Ahahahahaha, nice trick there, lil' firely specter!~ Ouuuuuch....(><#) But it's NAT over yet, by FAAAAAR not, AHAHAHAHAHA !" This fight has started to be FUN, smol Ziggy Kee can feeeeeel his blood starting to boil within his veins ! ( ÒωÓ)و☆

He takes a moment to catch Dax's tossed Berry Juice with his jaws, gives him a wink (･ω<)☆ in thanks and chugs it down in one go, bringing him back to 3/4 HP. It's very refreshing, the odd feeling to drink what he usually uses for writing is secondary. "Ahahaha, I like your thinkin' Dax!~ 'Nd if anyone's a punk, then it's me, MEEEE, AHAHAHAHA!" He continues chuckling like a madman, and it turns into an attack once more.


Target: Litwick A&B. @no one, in case these two Litwick survive my attack, can you go for these with a Bubble instead to have them definitely fainted?

Accuracy Roll Kee's Snarl: 2 Dext + 2 Fight + 0 Channel - 1 Inaccuracy + 2 SingleAction Bonus = 5d6
Damage Roll: 2 Special + 2 Power + STAB = 4d6 +1 autodamage due to SE
Additional notes: Soundbased, their Special has already been lowered

[Spiritmon]

Kogeki feel all his body burn with pain. A lot. But he quickly grab his Oran Berry to restore most of his HP.

[no one]

Dax nods at Kee, and continues glaring at the wax demons all whilst growling menacingly at them. Once again, he lets loose an almighty Bubble at the Litwick.

Action: Bubble on Litwick A , B and C if Litwick A and B don't faint from Kee's snarl, or Bubble on Litwick C and E if they do.
Accuracy: 2 Dex + 2 Fight + 2 Single Action + 0 Channel - 1 Pain = 5d6
Damage: 3 Special + 2 Power + 1 STAB + 1 SE + 1 Torrent - Litwick's Insight = 7d6 + 1 SE - Litwick's Insight
Other Effects: N/A apparently