[Meta thread] Iron's PokeRole Adventure: The Skull Ruins

[Iron]

Maybe that's the one I'm thinking of too. Either way, Nylon, you are welcome to ask questions if any part of the Encounter Slot system doesn't make sense to you!

[Dragonstrike]

I've updated my opening post for Route 02 with music and sign text!

Opening: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B42-gmjXYg8
Sign Text: The Peaceful River Route.
Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHMPnzYNzUk (I know there's probably no Poliwrath here, but where else am I going to use a peaceful river theme?)

[Dragonstrike]

He could, at the very least, tell that Pokémon and people here had a far more personal relationship here than in other regions, even counting Unova. 'I wonder what could have sparked such close bonds and strong affections between people and the creatures here? In Unova, Reshirem, Zekrom and Kyrum guidance help facilitate our attitude towards our Pokémon, but what is the source here? Further research is required before I find that out...' Ventus ponder, writing down his thoughts in the margins of his notes. Not entirely professional writing technique, but who was watching?

Nathan would be more than happy to answer any questions Ventus has if he asks.  Nathan's mentioned (in passing) that he knows a bit about history of various regions due to extensive reading, and it's a favorite topic of his.  What better way to find out answers than to ask a native who's compared Creshire's history with other regions'?  Of course, most of his knowledge has been dropped on Shiva instead, so Ventus might not have recognized this, yet...but again, it was mentioned in passing during the argument in the combee hive, as well as during the brief discussion of arbok.   

'Reshirem bless that this area isn't like the swamp we passed through, though. While this place makes me sweat, its at least not filled with wizards and highly explosive Pokémon. May the scimitar who creature that hell hole rot from his own blast magic!' Ventus though to himself, cursing out that vile arch mage in his head. He knew, somewhere deep in his heart, that the enclave of sorceres would come back to pester them once more. 'Well, now we know who they are, and are better prepared for the type of threat they pose. If they thought Apsis was a problem, wait until they see her regal majesty now!'

Friendly reminder that Nathan was the only one who actually managed to hit and do damage to that scimitar.  Ventus and Larry missed or did no damage with every single attack they used iirc.  If he thinks anyone is a problem, it's going to be Nathan since he's the one who nearly KOed the scimitar, even after he attempted to flee!

[Dies Irae]

Seeing the Magikarp in the river, Larry is inspired to try something he feels is very important. He's going to measure his two Magikarp. He knows the length of his frying pan, so he can determine their total length too.

(10)(5) Larry's first Magikarp is 49" long, a bit above average.
(2)(1) Larry's second Magikarp is 20" long, very small!


I needed to roll some dice.

Condition Red, people! CONDITION RED! We have a bored GM! I repeat, we have a bored GM!

Initiate countermeasures now!

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Initiate countermeasures now!

I can't, I'll go to bed now.

Dragon, let's not be too nit-picking on the simitar-battle, shall we?

[Dragonstrike]

Dragon, let's not be too nit-picking on the simitar-battle, shall we?

Nathan was keeping an eye on that battle as it progressed, if not what was going on around it (not that there was much else going on).  If someone mentions their contributions there to him, he's going to be...annoyed, let's say.  My friendly reminders here are so we can prevent that in-character for as long as possible!

Also, the scimitar himself might also just laugh at anyone else who tries to claim they contributed to driving him off in that swamp. That'd be quite the reality check!

[Lord Windos]

He could, at the very least, tell that Pokémon and people here had a far more personal relationship here than in other regions, even counting Unova. 'I wonder what could have sparked such close bonds and strong affections between people and the creatures here? In Unova, Reshirem, Zekrom and Kyrum guidance help facilitate our attitude towards our Pokémon, but what is the source here? Further research is required before I find that out...' Ventus ponder, writing down his thoughts in the margins of his notes. Not entirely professional writing technique, but who was watching?

Nathan would be more than happy to answer any questions Ventus has if he asks.  Nathan's mentioned (in passing) that he knows a bit about history of various regions due to extensive reading, and it's a favorite topic of his.  What better way to find out answers than to ask a native who's compared Creshire's history with other regions'?  Of course, most of his knowledge has been dropped on Shiva instead, so Ventus might not have recognized this, yet...but again, it was mentioned in passing during the argument in the combee hive, as well as during the brief discussion of arbok.   

'Reshirem bless that this area isn't like the swamp we passed through, though. While this place makes me sweat, its at least not filled with wizards and highly explosive Pokémon. May the scimitar who creature that hell hole rot from his own blast magic!' Ventus though to himself, cursing out that vile arch mage in his head. He knew, somewhere deep in his heart, that the enclave of sorceres would come back to pester them once more. 'Well, now we know who they are, and are better prepared for the type of threat they pose. If they thought Apsis was a problem, wait until they see her regal majesty now!'

Friendly reminder that Nathan was the only one who actually managed to hit and do damage to that scimitar.  Ventus and Larry missed or did no damage with every single attack they used iirc.  If he thinks anyone is a problem, it's going to be Nathan since he's the one who nearly KOed the scimitar, even after he attempted to flee!

For the first point, Nathan has never really brought up his knowledge of the region's cultural past and mythology, only his rancher background, Ralts backstory (to an extent), and about info on his father to Ventus. And before, he really was not aware of how strong people felt about Pokemon, compared to other regions, so he really didn't pay attention at the time. Now, if he were to bring it up, Ventus would be more than happy to have a conversation about it, as well as share his region's mythology of his own in return. Give and receive, give and receive.

For the second point, you are right, but so is Ventus, sorta. While Apsis didn't do any damage, so still posed an obstical he had to overcome. And he would expect an Ekans, not a Arbok with Fire Fang. Glare plus Fire Fang should take the pep out of his step!

[Lord Windos]

Seeing the Magikarp in the river, Larry is inspired to try something he feels is very important. He's going to measure his two Magikarp. He knows the length of his frying pan, so he can determine their total length too.

(10)(5) Larry's first Magikarp is 49" long, a bit above average.
(2)(1) Larry's second Magikarp is 20" long, very small!


I needed to roll some dice.

Condition Red, people! CONDITION RED! We have a bored GM! I repeat, we have a bored GM!

Initiate countermeasures now!

Employ the drunken shenanigans, Dies! EMPLOY THEM NOW *Grabs his bottles of Kahula, and prepare to make several white Russian shots*

[Iron]

I think I'm OK, it was pretty exciting to roll d10s.

and it'll be nighttime soon.

[Dragonstrike]

I've got something for @Iron to do: fix the link to Nathan's gym battle with Zamboni in The Story so Far. It currently leads to the final turn in that battle, instead of the first. Some other events could potentially be added, but that's up to him as well.