[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Nylon]

Valder stumbled nearly head first into the stampede. He managed to do a pirouette as he was dodging some horse-looking pokemon. When He regained composure, there was a Nidorino in front of him. And Valder was clearly in its way.

mechanincs:
Haunter will be sent out and will spam Shadow ball. On the first turn Haunter shall use it twice. If Haunter's HP reaches 3. He will try to use Hypnosis and Dream Eater. If it reaches 2 or 1, I'll swap into Froakie.

Shadow Ball: 4 + 3 + 1 =8dmg. 3 + 2 + 1 =6acc. Roll 1 CD to lower sp. def.

Hypnosis: 3 + 2 + 1 =6 -4 =2acc.

Dream Eater: 4 + 4  =8dmg. 6acc. heals 50% of the damage dealt.

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

How neat, Shiva had not that much hope that a Running-Snubbull would come with her without powering it out a little in a battle, but now matters turned out differently. Maybe that particular Snubbull was somewhat different? Well, eh, she'lls see about that later when less rampaging Pokemon are around... For now, her second catch from that unexpected run-in with Running Pokemon got send to Bill's PC as well and Litwick finally withdrawn as well.

With that handled, she finally had the time and breath to take a closer look at Swiftfir's condition, and what she saw, meant nothing good. The fierly horse began to wheeze, was clearly sweating and it seemed like she won't be able to keep her current speed for much longer. Their Lucky Chant will likely wore out in no time as well if it haven't already, and Shiva did NOT wanted to know nor imagine what would happen if a rampaging Pokemon would crash into them in such a state... Giving an appreciating pat to Swiftfire's neck, she motioned to cave-like indendation in the cliffhang to the right, a little above to be safe from any Running Pokemon but not too high that Swiftfire wouldn't be able to get there using the remains of Flame Charge. "Enough for now, Swiftfire... With you exhausted, we're not going to risk anything." For now, Shiva didn't made full notice of that goatlike Grass Type that followed the fierly horse...

Once they were out of range of the Running Pokemon, Shiva got down from Swiftfire and had to catch up on breath hard. While all this was, if looked at from a different angle, exciting and she made it to snatch a real Tropius and a new Fairy-Type, she was absolutely not used to such excitement and least of all the adrenaline that this whole scene brought. Swiftfire placed herself down beside her to the ground, and earned not only an appreciating stroke over her head, but also a handful of dried berries and a portion of that crystalline water to refresh herself a little. "Enjoy, you deserve it... We'll wait for your Master or practically anyone of the others appear now, so rest a little."

Turning her gaze to the side then, only now she fully realised that she was not alone with this Ponyta... There was a Skiddo right beside her, and it seemed quite interested in Swiftfire given how close it was to her and gently nudged it with their snout! Shiva had no real idea where THAT ONE came from, but assumed it must have followed her and Swiftfire as they escaped the stampede. Given her background however, she certainly could tell if a Pokemon is infatuated with another... And this wasn't the case here, then she didn't know what was wrong. Swiftfire herself though didn't seemed all that pleased, while Shiva found the fondness of Skiddo for the Ponyta overly endearing and couldn't help but to slighly smile at that.

After a little, Nathan came to the small group! Shiva was just about to greet him, but he was faster...

Before any of the others present could react, Nathan's wrapped her in a hug.

"Thank Arceus, Aotius, and Mutios...you're okay..."

Now that came so unexpected that Shiva didn't knew at all what to say or do. She just...was there in his hug... What was going on? What has happened meanwhile? Did the latest happenings got to his head or did he too got accidently bewitched and will soon occassionally behave strangely around her as well? Eh...

There were no negative feelings due to this within Shiva though, rather an appreciation mixed up with the confusion. She hesitated before replying at all, carefully considering the words to prevent this fragile rarity that a hug from Nathan was from suffering any damage. "I'm...fine I guess, just exhausted and powered out like Swiftfire... Thanks for lending her to me, by the way... Hehe."

Naturally Shiva had no idea what or who Aotius and Mutios are, but given they are spoken within the same breath as Arceus, she assumed these must be special Pokemon.

[Dragonstrike]

Now that came so unexpected that Shiva didn't knew at all what to say or do. She just...was there in his hug... What was going on? What has happened meanwhile? Did the latest happenings got to his head or did he too got accidently bewitched and will soon occassionally behave strangely around her as well? Eh...

There were no negative feelings due to this within Shiva though, rather an appreciation mixed up with the confusion. She hesitated before replying at all, carefully considering the words to prevent this fragile rarity that a hug from Nathan was from suffering any damage. "I'm...fine I guess, just exhausted and powered out like Swiftfire... Thanks for lending her to me, by the way... Hehe."

Nathan breaks the hug before it gets too awkward.  "You're welcome, but...that was really, REALLY dangerous, Shiva.  I know you didn't train for that kind of run, but if you'd fallen off Swiftfire for any reason...Kory specifically told me NOT to ride her back in Ginger Town because of that.  I wasn't expecting you to..."

Kirlia grabs Nathan's arm to redirect his focus.

"Hm?  Oh, sorry...I'm worrying too much, aren't I?  I'm just...glad nothing went terribly wrong...where did you learn how to ride, though?"

Skiddo's still cuddling right up next to Swiftfire despite the risk of getting burned.  Swiftfire has chosen to not really take notice of it for now since she needed to rest for a little bit...

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Aww... As fast as the hug came, as fast it was gone. Shiva hadn't even gotten the chance to return it due to that, which made her feel just a bit gloomy - but before she ends up sulking because of that or Kirlia would notice this emotion, she brushed that off for everyone's sake.The appreciation of the gesture was surely stronger anyway.

At hearing Nathan's worry about how dangerous this whole thing actually was, yet another emotion came in: Guilt. And maybe a trace of shame. Hopping onto Swiftfire was more of an impulsive action since the fierly horse was just beside her and she desired to escape his somehow... She faced Nathan for a few more moments, the broke eye contact to stare at the overly interesting ground instead, all while putting the tips of her first fingers together in a search for correct words. "Well ehm, I'm sorry for that... Didn't know it would be THAT dangerous as I thought being overrun by a horde of running Pokemon would be the bigger threat. I started to get panicked and desired to get away, you see? Turned out pointless as the Pokemon caught me up rather quickly despite Flame Charge... But I certainly felt safer on the back of Swiftfire than running on my own." Her expression lighted and she carefully faced Nathan from the rim of her glasses again at hearing 'I'm sorry' and Nathan asking where she learned to ride. "Oh, that... Let's see, that must have been during a holiday in Undella Town some years ago? Some tourist guides offered hunts for rare items with provided Stoutlands or simply some free time with them, and as I had nothingelse to do... The basics of riding and staying seated on a matching Pokemon are the same in almost all cases, and keeping that in mind I don't think I'll have much issues flying on that Tropius I caught among the runners. If it lets me, that is..."

Speaking of new caughts - the words just came to her - , Shiva's gaze fell once again on that Skiddo, now cuddling up to the Ponyta. Still a very cute view to her! "Besides, that Skiddo there... I have no idea where it came from, but it seems to be rather fond of Swiftfire. Isn't that cute?~ Guess you should consider taking it with you?"

[Iron]

Nidorino Round 1

Haunter: (5)
Nidorino: (3)

Haunter summons shadowy energy in his hand and hurls it at Nidorino. The next one is ready to fling before you can say "Boo!"

Shadow Ball
(4)(1)(6)(2)(4)(2)
Nidorino has 2 vit, so 6 dmg dice
(6)(3)(5)(3)(6)(3) Nidorino takes 3 dmg 3/6hp -2 pain
Chance: (1)

This Nidorino acts like it has dealt with ghosts before. Perhaps it has journeyed near the Ruins.

Strike
2 Dex +3 Fight +1 Brawl -2 actions -2 pain = 2 dice
(6)(4)
3 Str + 1 power =1 dice min
(5) Haunter takes 1 dmg

Shadow Ball
(6)(2)(4)(4)(5)
(5)(6)(2)(2)(1)(2) Nidorino takes 2 dmg, leaving just 1 hp. He doesn't have enough dice for another move, and chooses to flee instead!

Haunter gains 4Xp. Valder gains 3XP. As the ghost celebrates victory, a Kanghaskhan comes flying right through him!

[Nylon]

Haunter gains 4Xp. Valder gains 3XP. As the ghost celebrates victory, a Kanghaskhan comes flying right through him!

  Valder gives Haunter a break and sends out Theo. "Here we go, Theo. This Kangaskahn won't get through us!" (Vitality raised to 3. I've applied the changes)

Theo will spam Night Slash. He'll attempt using it twice on turn 1.

 Night Slash: 8dmg. 5acc. High crit-rate!

[Spiritmon]

Initiative is
Gustav
Viktor
Aron

Aron Round 1

Gustav's claws bounce right off Aron's super tough exterior! There's no way the lobster is getting through inches of steel AND rock!

Confuse Ray
(1)(2)(6)(2)(5) Hit!
Aron is confused!

Iron Head on Phantump
1 Dex +3 Fight +1 Brawl -2 actions = 3 dice
(4)(2)(3) Hit! Phantump's stump spins around and around and around...
2 Str +3 power +1 stab -3 vit = 3 dice
(6)(2)(3) Phantump takes 1 dmg
Flinch: (4)(4)(5)
...but Phantump grabs it and the world stops spinning.

Aron Round 2

Okay. Time for a change of plans. "Okay Gustav change of plans! Use Bubbles two times! Viktor use Feint Attack two times!

Orders: When Aron faint I use the Pokeball.

[Iron]

Haunter relaxes while Theo gets revved up to fight!

Kangaskhan: (6)
Theo: (3)

Kangaskhan Round 1

Fake Out
2 Dex +3 Fight + 1 Brawl -2 actions = 4 dice
(6)(6)(3)(4)
3 str +1 power +1 stab -3 vit = 2d6-1
(5)(1) No damage, but Theo flinches.

Chip Away Kangaskhan starts bashing away at Theo's steel helm, while he flinches in discomfort.
(2)(6)(2)
3 Str +3 power +1 stab -3 vit = 4d6-1
(3)(6)(2)(6) Theo takes 1 dmg

Night Slash Thinking quickly, Theo gets in under the rain of lesser blows and delivers his strongest.
(5)(4)
(5)(2)(3)(1)(1)(3) Unfortunately, Kangaskhan is armored above and below.

Kangaskhan Round 2

Bite Kanga picks up the little warrior and inserts him into her mouth.
(5)(3)(5)(5)
3 Str +2 power -3 vit = 2d6-1
(2)(5) Nothing
Flinch: (6)(6)(6) However, Theo's ENTIRE head is within the maw of Kangaskhan. He can't move!

Chip Away
(3)(4)(2)
(4)(4)(6)(1) Theo takes 2 dmg 3/6hp -2 pain

Kangaskhan Round 3

Leer Tired of trying to get through the thick shell, Kangaskhan puts her eye right up to Theo's eyeholes.
(5)(2)(1)
-1 Defense for Theo, activating Defiant!

Night Slash Theo was impatient to actually get a strike in. Now's his chance!
-2 pain = 3 dice
(5)(3)(1)
(6)(2)(2)(6)(5)(1)(3)(4) Kangaskhan takes 4 dmg 5/9 hp -1 pain.

Chip Away
(5)(6)
(1)(1)(5)(2)(5) No damage.

I'll pause here in case you want to change tactics.

[Iron]

Aron Round 2

Bubble
(4)(2)(3)
3 Str + 2 power +1 stab -3 vit = 3d6+1
(4)(2)(5) Aron takes 3 dmg 3/6hp -2 pain.
As the enormous bubble pops beneath little Aron, eroded sand leaks out from his underbelly. A very effective move!

Feint Attack
(4)(2)(3)
3 Str +2 power -3 vit = 2d6
(1)(3) This attack is less effective at getting past his armor.

Under such aggressive attacks, Aron begins hardening his armor.
Harden
(3)(1) Clauncher has weakened his stone too much to harden!

Bubble 2
(5)(5)
(5)(3)(3) Aron takes 2 dmg He begins running away, but Phantump fades into existence to block his path with a Feint Attack.

Feint Attack
(1)(4)
(4)(4)
Aron is so surprised he faints!

Pokeball: (6)(1)
Will: Just a minimum die. (1)

Aron was caught!

This guy has Rock Head, 0XP moves, Mud Slap, Headbutt, and Iron Head.
Disobedience 1, Loyalty 0, Happiness 0.

Each of your Pokemon gain 2XP, and you gain 3XP. (Might be time to level up some dice pools!)

[Nylon]

I'll pause here in case you want to change tactics.

 Go right ahead. But Theo shall hold back on lethality. And just in case, if his HP drops to 1 or 2, I'll swap out to Froakie
And! I just remembered that Defiant is a thing