[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Lord Windos]

Handtipper Round 3

"Ah, forgive me for my forgetfulness. The last few hours have worn on me heavily and given me pause to think a great many deal of things, so it must have slipped my mind  as the battle commenced. Yes, we will adhere to the no fainting rule, as a rather not have my Pokémon suffering Fainting unless its unavoidable," the researcher responded, rubbing the back of his head in embarrassment as he forgot to answer such an pertinent question concerning the battle. If he was that out of it from Nathan's apathetic struggle , collapse, and Shiva's own emotional turmoil, perhaps it would be best to get some rest himself after this....

Lucifer took one look good look at the Snowrunt and the frigid aura that surrounded it, shivered violently, and immediately took an immense disliking to it. He hated the cold and chilling weather, as his Flying and Dragon Lineage were especially subseptible to the elements AND it reminded him all the bad parts of his former life as a miner bat. Those chilly and damp caves, those cold winter days of searching for gold, only to find nothing....it was despicable! The drake bat, in a fit of annoyance and rage, let a series of ear drum popping blasts of noise at the small snow folk, before darting over their to nibble at their gelid body, making it perfectly aware that it was not only willing to fight it, but it had no fear of them! He won't be frozen stiff by a nasty Ice type, that is for darn certain!

Orders: Lucifer is going to stay out and fight Snorunt for the time being, and will begin by using Screech and two Bites on them in the first Round, until either he's put on ice for his stunt, or they are!

[Iron]

Snorunt's Initiative: (6). Still goes last lol.



Handtipper Round 3

Ice Shard
1 Dex +3 Fight +3 -3 actions = 4 dice
(5)(1)(3)(6) Hit
4 Str + 2 power -4 vit = 2d6+2
(3)(3) Noibat takes 2 dmg 5/7hp -1 pain

As Noibat's opening his mouth, Snorunt pulls out a glob of ice concealed within his cloak and tosses it to great effect against the flying drake.

Screech
(5)(2)(2)(2)
Snorunt's ears are covered by that little cloak, so it's a close thing. But his defense is shivered.

Ice Shard
(6)(2)(6)
(4)(1) Noibat takes 3 dmg 2/7hp -2 pain

Bite
(2) Miss from the pain. Not enough dice for the third attack.

"Looks like any hit at all will take out that cool Noibat! I'd trade anything for one of those. I do have his collectible card, though. Oh, be sure to hold back, Snorunt!"

Ice Shard
(1)(5)
(1)(3) +2 /2 =1 dmg. Noibat is out of the battle.
Snorunt is screeched but unwounded.

Handtipper Round 4

[Lord Windos]

Handtipper Round 4

Lucifer, despite being half frozen and his body temperature plummenting to dangerous levels, looked absolutely furious at the Snorunt for its cheap priority Ice type moves, and wanted nothing more to really tear into it, before Ventus called out to them, "Lucifer, return to my side! Like it or not, Snorunt artic fury is too much for you to overcome, so don't charge in recklessly and get sniped by another Ice Shard. One day, you'll be able to stand up to even the most gelid Ice type, but until that day comes you must beware the type Advantage they hold over you. Do you understand?" the researcher said, giving them a stern yet understanding look of concern for his little devil. He very well knew what it was like to passionately despise something, but that does not mean they act on those dreadful feelings....most of the time, anyway.

The drake let out a croon of sullen disappointment at being commanded to withdraw, but they never the less obey their master's orders, sluggishly glidding over to them and landing on the their tweed sweater, before crawling right in to warm themselves right up. Mmm....nice, warm, and fluffy! Once Lucifer was safely tucked away, Ven flicked his wrist and sent out Haneal onto the battlefield, and took her a few moments to process that they were in a battle as they passively stared at the Snowrunt, before they suddenly jolted into awareness and sent out a stream of flames at the Ice type. Given that camel contained their own supply of magma, which when cooled down to the point hardening would cause her serious internal problem, they didn't care for the cold anymore than her brother did! At least it was not a Water type, though!

Orders: Haneal will use Amensia first, followed by a single Ember attack of the Snorunt, and wait for my orders next round. Hopefully my Pokémon can end up out tanking theirs, or my chance of winning this fight may have turned sub-zero!

Moves:

Amnesia
Accuracy: DEX (2) + Fight (3) + Channel (3) - 2 Actions = 6D6 Dice
Effect: + 3 Defense with Simple!

Ember
Accuracy: DEX (2) + Fight (3) + Channel (3) - 3 Actions = 5D6 Dice
Damage: STR (3) + 2 + STAB + SE - Vitality (*1) = 5D6 + 1 Damage
Effect: *Burn 1*

[Iron]

Lucifer gains +1 Loyalty.



Handtipper Round 4

"Snorunt, just keep using Ice Shard until something changes. Fire and Earth cancel out."

Ice Shard
(3)(2)(4)(5)
(4)(2) Haniel takes 1 dmg 6/7hp.

Amnesia
(5)(2)(1)(6)(6)(6)
+3 Defense to Haneal! This move is amazing with Haneal's ability.

Ice Shard
(6)(6)(3)
(5) Haniel takes 1 dmg 5/7hp -1 pain.

Ember
(5)(3)(1)(5)
(6)(2)(1)(6)(4) Snorunt takes 4 dmg. 2/6hp.
Burn: (2)
Snorunt glistens with sweat now, rather than ice! He knows he just has one last chance. He eats his Oran Berry bravely! 3/6hp. -2 pain

Ice Shard
(2) Miss.

Handtipper Round 5

[Lord Windos]

Lucifer gains +1 Loyalty.

Handtipper Round 5

As the drake snuggled deeper within his tweed sweater and closer to his beating heart, a warm, tender smile blossomed across his face as the bond he shared with Lucifer felt that it had become ever more emboldened. 'Such a brief span of time has passed since I accepted my dear little devil into my family, yet it feels like we've been together for wonderful ages. I wonder, is it my affinity with Dragons that has influenced them to take such a liking to me, or are the sly bat and I are just naturally inclined to become fast friend due to the similarities we share? Hmm....regardless of the answer, I am certain of one thing in particular about the bond I share with Lucifer: its only going to become stronger in the coming days ahead. Tomorrow is always the most promising day, after all,' he thought to himself, pondering the significance of connection with his Noibat while Haneal began to spew burst after burst of flames at the frost sprite! She hardly needed any input from her master now that she fully focused on her frigid nemesis, as rather straightforward in what she had to do : quickly melt them into a much warmer and non-threatening puddle. Just because she was laidback and Simple doesn't mean she's incapable of conducting herself brilliantly in battle; its just takes small amount more time.

Orders: Non-stop two Embers spam per round at Snorunt until they are successfully taken down or SOMEHOW are able to overcome the nearly impenetrable defenses of Haneal. Let's crank the heat up to blistering levels!

Move

Ember
Accuracy: 8D6 - 1 Pain - 2 Actions = 5D6 Dice
Damage: Known
Effect: Known

[Iron]

"My Snorunt is a descendant of Zamboni's!" (in my notes I had him as six hp, which is where the 2hp came from, but somehow i put the wrong number in the total.)

Handtipper Round 5

Ice Shard
7 dice, -2 actions, -2 pain = 3 dice
(4)(4)(1)
(6) Haneal takes 1 dmg 4/7hp.


Ember
(1)(3)(5)(3)(5)
(4)(2)(2)(6)(4) Snorunt takes 2 dmg (4/2) and faints

"Hey, watch it! You shouldn't use such a powerful attack when Snorunt is almost out of the fight anyway...I'll probably forgive you within ten minutes anyway, though. Sure you won't play a game of cards? No? Say, if you're a traveling trainer, would you keep an eye out for something I want? I want a card by Keni Morgusi. Preferably something rare, of course, but I'd take anything, even a Rattata! Here's my card...my business card, I mean."

Windos and his Pokemon each earn 4XP.

[Iron]

@Nylon you mentioned something about feeding berries to Donphan. The white Donphant accepts any form of vegetative/fruit food. He doesn't seem grateful to you in particular, but he is happier when well fed.

[Iron]

Ventus accepts the business card and heads back to the Pokemon Center - he has at least 4 Pokemon who need a good rest. He would get back in time to encounter Shiva there.

Nathan, of course, is still asleep.

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Go into the Center, my dear.
Nope.
Go in there, it's definitely warmer and cozier then here.
But I don't want to... :C


Seven minutes left until half an hour has passed since Shiva decided to wait in front of the Center, all alone. Nightshade in her arms was still cuddled up to her in trying to serve some silent comfort - it worked to some degree, since it prevented any feelings of being 'left alone'. Okay, fine, it was her who left after the battle, but she told Ven that she'll come back eventually, did she? She indeed did, and there she was unharmed and with a clearer mind that constantly annoyed with with what a bad idea it was to stay outside. But the fear of what she'd find when reuniting with the group was stronger...

Five minutes left, and the first stars of the night were visible on the sky. Shiva gazed up to them with awe... And when she brought her sight back to Earth, there was something at the end of the street... Even in the dark broken by a few street lamps she'd recognice that orange hair combined with green tweed among a mass of people! He looked like hero coming to save her, or like something the stars have brought to her.

Ven doesn't even need to hug her. Because she was faster, and almost immediately had her arms around his neck, Nightshade had to leap out of the way and to take an effort to keep herself on her Master's shoulder if she wouldn't want to get hugged as well.

His empathy would pick up that Shiva feels better and a little more stable alongside delight and thankfulness to see him again, but there is also a hint of fear of what has happened meanwhile - she saw Nathan going down from the corner of the eye, after all - and a subconscious satisfaction that she defeated an elusive Lampent, combined with a strong tiredness and a desire to get some rest. Practically speaking, most of her feelings from before she left were still present, but in a little less of a mess.

[Iron]

It is now Day 28.

The sky overhead is overcast, but the forecast doesn't call for any actual rain.

Nurse Joy tells Nathan he can have visitors now if he wants. She'll leave a Do Not Disturb sign on the door if he prefers.