[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Iron]

Cherubi's fruit is swollen with good nutrients! Any day now she could evolve. And she loves the Violet Tent despite its darkness.

There are only two people waiting near the sign, a very short man and a very tall woman.

The man pipes up. "It's that Druddigon trainer! I will offer $15,000 Poke for that rare Pokemon!" The woman shoulders in front of him. "Don't listen to this oaf. You can get money anytime. What you want is a rare Pokemon not endemic to Creshire! You want a Vulpix! But not just any Vulpix. It's from Alola! The frosty fox, the hoary hound, the polar pup!"

Alolan Vulpix
OT: Ace Trainer Melia
Snow Warning (HA!)
2 Happiness and Loyalty will become 1 after trading
1 disobedience
For a stat block, you can simply use the 1.10 corebook, and replace her fire moves with appropriate ice moves.
https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/...eveling_up
For example, Flamethrower becomes Ice Beam. Note that the levels are slightly different. This link is just to know which move to substitute.
Vulpix already knows:
-Powder Snow
-Roar
-Quick Attack
-Confuse Ray
-Hex

(I'd like Vulpix to learn Ice Shard - Can she do so instead of Fire Spin, which according to Corebook 1.10 is available for 12xp?)


If Nightshade loves that Violet Tent, then she'll tag along once more the next time Shiva visits it!


...Oh. Turned out there were slightly less people interested in that Druddigon than she may have expected/hoped, but these two had both a good deal to offer. 15,000$ for a SINGLE Pokemon caused Shiva to be stunned right there on the spot, as this would be way more money than she could wish for! Damn, how many Enigma Berries could she buy for that? She also could pay Mr. Finder all on her own if desired...

However, in the end it was indeed that SNOWY FOX, the Alolan Variant of the firerly Vulpix she only saw in books and on the screen so far! And here she was receiving an OFFER for it - feels like a lucid dream. This can't be true... Though the woman introducing herself as an Ace Trainer was very real, and so was the white Vulpix that Shiva asked to see through the Pokeball. She struggled too keep her eyes of it, couldn't help that awed smile she gifted that fox and its owner... "I'd be...happy to trade for that Aolan Vulpix.... Let us head to a Trading Machine right away!" Off Shiva was, that Druddigon in a Great Ball in her pocket, Lilith hopefully tagging along, and Melia probably bursting of joy for that deal made.

The opening that it even has its Hidden Ability only sweetened the deal. "It's even female? Awesome! I'll take good care of it, and inform myself about the proper handling of an Ice Type - do you think it'll get along with the warmer climate here in Cheshire, though? Any habits, good and bad, your Vulpix has that I should be aware of? Is it fine being touched and stroked, what food have you given her so far?"

Actually, replace Quick Attack with Ice Shard.

"Alola is a mix of hot and cold. She'll be fine here! It doesn't get too extremely hot in Creshire even in the summer. All that ocean breeze, you know. Vulpix just got her final tail split last week, so she just reached maturity! Yes, she likes to be petted, and fed Rawst Berries in particular. Or any spicy human food. She'll eat anything though - she is an omnivore and not picky."

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Heart was very much excited during this battle. That battle is going to be more and more tough. Now Everything can happen. Shiva only have Spritzee, and Heart still have Percival and Typhon, the two last pokemon he still have. But both of them is hurt and Spritzee still have full HP. Even with Protect Percival can faint with only one attack, even a fairy move. The same going for Typhon. Whatever the how this battle end, one of Heart pokemon will faint. That battle will be very close. "Well, I guess we could say we are in the final climax of our battle Shiva. The true final battle." Then Heart bring his last pokemon. The lighting Eel Typhon. "Still up to continue? The chance to loose or win still there. Even with that chance to loose I will going foward. Lets finish this once and for all! Shiva!" Percival lift his legs ready to fight against anyone, like a true knight. Typhon summon a little static, showing his lighting will to go foward! In the name of the person who took care of him. The one who for a lot time and go train for quite a lot. All to reach the peak of his power! He goin foward to show the results of his training! "Typhon! Percival! Angarde!"

(Epic Battle Music Of All Time - Dragon Force (Fairy-Tail) )
(Since we begin this battle with a Fairy Tail theme, its fair to end with a one of the same type)

(That theme could have played during my Druddigon Mandatory Encounter, and I just like Fairy Tail!)


Shiva almost expected that Heal Pulse from Clawitzer as she knows these learn quite a batch of good moves upon evolving, but it still caused her to curse a bit behind the pages. Due to that, she again missed to order her fairies to hold back, ending withe giang crab fainting... Whoops. Guess Shiva still has to work on when holding back seems to be a appropriate choice and when it seems not to be.

Nevermind, depsite being healed that steely Aron was pained against the odd once more, it looked to her like any hit could do it! Hopefully... "Oh, certainly I'll continue, Heart! Right, dear Spritzee? Please show your foes that despite having hatched not too long ago, you're not to undersestimate!"

[Iron]

Heart vs Shiva Round 7

Sensing the end, Heart's Pokemon move in with all they've got.

Spark 1
(6)(2)(5)(4)
(2)(6)(3) Spritzee takes 1 dmg 6/7hp -1 pain
Prlz: (5)(5)(4)

Iron Head 1
(6)(1)(6)(2)(2)
(6)(3)(1) Spritzee takes 2 dmg 4/7hp -1 pain
Flinch: (6)(2)(4) Spritzee flinches 1

Spark 2
(6)(4)(2)
(5)(1)(2) Spritzee takes 1 dmg 3/7hp -2 pain. She eats an Oran Berry to reach 4/7hp.
Prlz: (6)(2)(1) Spritzee was paralyzed

Iron Head 2
(4)(3)(6)(2)
(5)(2)(4) Spritzee takes 3 dmg. That's the end of the fight!

But Perceval, still on his hind legs from a rearing Iron Head, is surrounded in silver light! He's growing, his armored ribs are multiplying and lengthening, and his head is sharpening and twisting into new configurations!

Congratulations! Your Aron evolved into Lairon! His shed steel skin is still here. You can keep it, or you could sell it for scrap for $150.

You both defeated or nearly defeated a lot of Pokemon! Heart gets 7Xp and each of his Pokemon get 3Xp. Shiva gets 7XP and each of her Pokemon get 2XP. If you feel one or two of your Pokemon went above and beyond, you may shift the XP a little, but you can't give all of it to any one Pokemon.

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Actually, replace Quick Attack with Ice Shard.

"Alola is a mix of hot and cold. She'll be fine here! It doesn't get too extremely hot in Creshire even in the summer. All that ocean breeze, you know. Vulpix just got her final tail split last week, so she just reached maturity! Yes, she likes to be petted, and fed Rawst Berries in particular. Or any spicy human food. She'll eat anything though - she is an omnivore and not picky."

(Cool. In that case Baby-Doll Eyes shall be the next move I want to get on her, it's the same amount of XP and same level both in Corebook and Wikipage. One last question more out of curiosity, what reasons that 1 Disobediance?)


"Oh. Relieving to hear that the ocean breeze cools things off nicely. If it DOES get too hot, I'll set something up with the Ice Beams of my Azumarill, just in case. Snow Warning will certainly help as well!~" Humm, Rawst Berries bearing a quite bitter and oily taste Shiva doesn't have, but she still has that batch of spicy Pokemon Food to offer instead.


Once the trade has been conducted and Melia is waved goodbye with her new Druddigon - "I hope you'll enjoy him! He's quite disobediant, but you as an Ace Trainer will hopefully get along with it!~" *encouraging and thankful smile*

Introducing herself to her new dear white Vulpix - Oh... Only now Shiva realized that she cannot nickname the fox, if she'd want - will have to wait for tomorrow however, as a time check told her that the Evening Ceremony will begin soon at the Pagoda, and Shiva certainly doesn't want to be late for that - maybe now she'll get lucky, if not, she'll just come back 'nother time and day, everyday UNTIL she gets lucky.

(It'll still be Azumarill I'll sent out if being drawn to battle a Kimonogirl, so the Init Order can be determined right away~)

[Spiritmon]

Spoiler

Heart vs Shiva Round 7

Sensing the end, Heart's Pokemon move in with all they've got.

Spark 1
(6)(2)(5)(4)
(2)(6)(3) Spritzee takes 1 dmg 6/7hp -1 pain
Prlz: (5)(5)(4)

Iron Head 1
(6)(1)(6)(2)(2)
(6)(3)(1) Spritzee takes 2 dmg 4/7hp -1 pain
Flinch: (6)(2)(4) Spritzee flinches 1

Spark 2
(6)(4)(2)
(5)(1)(2) Spritzee takes 1 dmg 3/7hp -2 pain. She eats an Oran Berry to reach 4/7hp.
Prlz: (6)(2)(1) Spritzee was paralyzed

Iron Head 2
(4)(3)(6)(2)
(5)(2)(4) Spritzee takes 3 dmg. That's the end of the fight!

But Perceval, still on his hind legs from a rearing Iron Head, is surrounded in silver light! He's growing, his armored ribs are multiplying and lengthening, and his head is sharpening and twisting into new configurations!

Congratulations! Your Aron evolved into Lairon! His shed steel skin is still here. You can keep it, or you could sell it for scrap for $150.

You both defeated or nearly defeated a lot of Pokemon! Heart gets 7Xp and each of his Pokemon get 3Xp. Shiva gets 7XP and each of her Pokemon get 2XP.  If you feel one or two of your Pokemon went above and beyond, you may shift the XP a little, but you can't give all of it to any one Pokemon.

@PhantomUnderYourDesk

The silence come to the battle in the moment the pokemon did their best to attack with of their strengh. Typhon use his eletric strengh and paralyze the foe with his static. When Percival go foward, summoning his strengh to deliver one final Iron Head, the light of evolution come. When have finish it, the little Armor Pokemon have evolve to his next form! Heart was withouth words but he was amazed! His little armor pokemon have finally become a might and even more stronger pokemon! "Wow. That battle, was incredible. Never in my life I have such battle as this one Shiva." Then Typhon and Percival came closer to Shiva. Heart lend his hand to shake the hand of her. "That was a great battle Shiva. The best I ever had in my life. Even more best than the battle against Dagny. You cant anymore call yourself weak Shiva. You grown up both as a trainer and a person. You show your strengh, skill, will and strong mind in this battle."

"I ArcHeart reconizes your strengh Shiva! Never doubt of yourself"

Heart that words with a mix of honestly and proud about having Shiva as a rival. "And my words from before will not change. I still consider you a rival. And I proud and happy to call you a friend and rival." Then Heart give Shiva the old steel mask who remaine from Percival evolution. "Here. Thats a gift to show everyone your strengh and will during our battle. Even if you a trainer of Psychic and Fairy Pokemon, you show great will, and sheer strengh in our battle, almost like a steel pokemon." Then Heart give the piece of still in Shiva hands. "Awesome battle, Shiva!" Then Heart show a positive finger to her.

[Iron]

The evening Kimono Girl ceremony does indeed feature Umbreon! You've never seen this kind of grace from Spectral.

Umbreon has a specially constructed arena of platforms or catwalks to perform her final dance on. There's barely any light - just a small glowing gem on each dancer's forehead, and the light of Umbreon's rings, and the last fading light of the sun.

Shiva and Heart are the only ones who want to battle today. Evens = Shivans, Odds = Hearts.

(6) Shiva gets the honor of battle here. She introduces magician Azumarill to the crowd.

Which flower will it be? (6) Glaceon! In the half light, Glaceon trots out. There are pillars and shadows to contend with on this battlefield. Also, starting with Round 4, all Pokemon will receive -1 accuracy due to the darkness. If it somehow gets to Round 8, that'll be -2 accuracy.

Remember that it's just 1 action per round, and you can carve off Performance dice from your Accuracy.

Azumarill: (1)
Glaceon: (5)

[Iron]

Spoiler

Heart vs Shiva Round 7

Sensing the end, Heart's Pokemon move in with all they've got.

Spark 1
(6)(2)(5)(4)
(2)(6)(3) Spritzee takes 1 dmg 6/7hp -1 pain
Prlz: (5)(5)(4)

Iron Head 1
(6)(1)(6)(2)(2)
(6)(3)(1) Spritzee takes 2 dmg 4/7hp -1 pain
Flinch: (6)(2)(4) Spritzee flinches 1

Spark 2
(6)(4)(2)
(5)(1)(2) Spritzee takes 1 dmg 3/7hp -2 pain. She eats an Oran Berry to reach 4/7hp.
Prlz: (6)(2)(1) Spritzee was paralyzed

Iron Head 2
(4)(3)(6)(2)
(5)(2)(4) Spritzee takes 3 dmg. That's the end of the fight!

But Perceval, still on his hind legs from a rearing Iron Head, is surrounded in silver light! He's growing, his armored ribs are multiplying and lengthening, and his head is sharpening and twisting into new configurations!

Congratulations! Your Aron evolved into Lairon! His shed steel skin is still here. You can keep it, or you could sell it for scrap for $150.

You both defeated or nearly defeated a lot of Pokemon! Heart gets 7Xp and each of his Pokemon get 3Xp. Shiva gets 7XP and each of her Pokemon get 2XP.  If you feel one or two of your Pokemon went above and beyond, you may shift the XP a little, but you can't give all of it to any one Pokemon.

@PhantomUnderYourDesk

The silence come to the battle in the moment the pokemon did their best to attack with of their strengh. Typhon use his eletric strengh and paralyze the foe with his static. When Percival go foward, summoning his strengh to deliver one final Iron Head, the light of evolution come. When have finish it, the little Armor Pokemon have evolve to his next form! Heart was withouth words but he was amazed! His little armor pokemon have finally become a might and even more stronger pokemon! "Wow. That battle, was incredible. Never in my life I have such battle as this one Shiva." Then Typhon and Percival came closer to Shiva. Heart lend his hand to shake the hand of her. "That was a great battle Shiva. The best I ever had in my life. Even more best than the battle against Dagny. You cant anymore call yourself weak Shiva. You grown up both as a trainer and a person. You show your strengh, skill, will and strong mind in this battle."

"I ArcHeart reconizes your strengh Shiva! Never doubt of yourself"

Heart that words with a mix of honestly and proud about having Shiva as a rival. "And my words from before will not change. I still consider you a rival. And I proud and happy to call you a friend and rival." Then Heart give Shiva the old steel mask who remaine from Percival evolution. "Here. Thats a gift to show everyone your strengh and will during our battle. Even if you a trainer of Psychic and Fairy Pokemon, you show great will, and sheer strengh in our battle, almost like a steel pokemon." Then Heart give the piece of still in Shiva hands. "Awesome battle, Shiva!" Then Heart show a positive finger to her.

That's an awesome gift idea, Heart. Have +1 XP.

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Oh. Damnit, maybe it wasn't the best idea to bring shortly-hatched Spritzee out against a Steel type, as when she visibly flinched from taking that Iron Head, Shiva felt...to put it bluntly, dishearted. Occassional sparks hinted on a Paralysis, which only added to that, so rather swiftly after that second Iron Head Shiva called out for her Fairy and let it land on her held open bare hand, only to fondly nuzzle it a moment later in apology.

Just when she wanted to say something to her, her attention was brought to somethingelse - whit.... nope, SILVER light that can only hint to one thing - evolution. Evolution, happening after the battle she has given Heart!

Spritzee was pained, paralyzed and probably somewhat afraid of that Lairon however, so Shiva gave held it very close to her showing that she's present and will defend her smol hatchling, before eventually recalling her to bring her to a Nurse Joy and the precious Healing Machines as soon as even possible.

For his victory and the evolution of Perceval, Heart received a coy smile and a pat on the shoulder, expressing that he did a fine job and gave her a battle she'll keep in positive terms. C:


EDIT: She also accepts that steely skin thing, though she has no idea what to do with it. Keep it as a reminder/charm simliar like that Dragon Scale, probably!

[Spiritmon]

Spoiler

Oh. Damnit, maybe it wasn't the best idea to bring shortly-hatched Spritzee out against a Steel type, as when she visibly flinched from taking that Iron Head, Shiva felt...to put it bluntly, dishearted. Occassional sparks hinted on a Paralysis, which only added to that, so rather swiftly after that second Iron Head Shiva called out for her Fairy and let it land on her held open bare hand, only to fondly nuzzle it a moment later in apology.

Just when she wanted to say something to her, her attention was brought to somethingelse - whit.... nope, SILVER light that can only hint to one thing - evolution. Evolution, happening after the battle she has given Heart!

Spritzee was pained, paralyzed and probably somewhat afraid of that Lairon however, so Shiva gave held it very close to her showing that she's present and will defend her smol hatchling, before eventually recalling her to bring her to a Nurse Joy and the precious Healing Machines as soon as even possible.

For his victory and the evolution of Perceval, Heart received a coy smile and a pat on the shoulder, expressing that he did a fine job and gave her a battle she'll keep in positive terms. C:


EDIT: She also accepts that steely skin thing, though she has no idea what to do with it. Keep it as a reminder/charm simliar like that Dragon Scale, probably!

Heart smile back to Shiva and give a weak punch on her shoulder. "So...lets go to the pokemon center. Our pokemon need some healing threatment. And there some things I need to take care." Then Heart join Shiva in the way to the pokemon Center.

Time foward to settle in the current time!

After the pokemon battle, Heart tell to Shiva he gonna see a jewel shopp keeper to see if the garnet he found in Mt. Sentry is ready. He tell her he find the garnet on the way to Mt. Sentry but it have some bites of Sabbleye around her. The old man say it would took two days to finish it, so he gonna see how the job is going. And he say he gonna join her in the Ceremony after he see about the garnet thing. He wave his hand and thank again for the battle.

Mechanic: Go to the jewel man see how the job of the garnet is going!

[Dragonstrike]

Oh. But in the end, Nathan only told her something she already knew. Taking everything with a grain of salt.... She's giving Nathan an somewhat unimpressed look, almost a sad one. "My, Nathan, I know that. I'm no newbie to the mythik and occult, I'm enjoying the field, how do you think I became interested in Fairy Type? I'm dabbling in natural magic....myself...a bit... If you'd actually ask me questions or show interest, you'd know that. I'm feeling very well here at this place." The more she spoke, the more she looked down to Cottonee in her arms instead, the fluffball was giving her silent comfort.

Anyway, she'll let him go, follow his own business at this fleemarket, while she will do so as well.

Nathan sighs again when Shiva's out of earshot.  He was informing her because he had the exact opposite impression from what he's seen and heard so far from her...*sigh*...it's charming that she chases those things, sure, but they don't always work the way you think they will...if at all.

Well, enough of that train of thought.  On to the window shopping!

Spoiler

Mama Furret is also attracted to shiny things and bits of food the vendors give her with a smile on their faces, so you can also have 75$ worth of trinkets and snacks.

Ralts finds lots of things that either worry him (ghost aligned) or attract him (psychic aligned) or are pretty neutral to him (dark aligned). At one point he accidentally wakes up an Abra that is sleeping under a table, and they play some psychic game that Nathan can't make heads or tails of. It seems to happen entirely within their mind.

Emolga needs a sharp eye, because he'll flap up to a vendor, start talking their ear off, and then absentmindedly try to stuff random herbs into his cheekpouch. Which is very dangerous, of course. He's oblivious to the repeated danger he keeps putting himself in. The only thing you might consider buying for him is a fancy batbox shaped like a castle, which can be kept inside a Pokeball but is big enough to fit four or five small Pokemon who are used to squeezing into little spaces. It's intended for Zubat and Swoobat or the elusive Crobat, but Emolga likes it. The fine craftsmanship sets the price at $500.

Ralts also swerves through the tent, homing in on a particular book. He immediately turns it to page 33, then flips it to page 56. He stares at the pages, then remembers he can't read. He looks at Nathan.

Huh.  So Furret just gets to collect...stuff.  Alright then.  The trinkets, while cool, aren't particularly helpful.  Snacks are nice for this window shopping session, though!  Every little bit of cash he can get is helpful now, so the trinkets are maybe just a tiny bit more helpful than he might have first thought, actually... (Well, I guess I can just add $75 to the character sheet, then?)

Ralts and an Abra playing a literal mind game kinda catches Nathan off guard.  But hey, as long as they're having fun and not causing any trouble, it's definitely okay in his book!

Nathan can't help but chuckle at Emolga's fascination with the bat box.  A bit pricey right now, but maybe he can pick it up later...he does caution Emolga to not stick unfamiliar herbs in his mouth, as that could be...deadly, to say the least. 

When Ralts suddenly stops for a moment and starts looking around, Nathan's not sure what to make of that at first.  And then when Ralts dashes off, weaving in and out of the crowd and stalls as if he's looking for something in particular...well, Nathan definitely does his best to keep up, apologizing to anyone ththey end up getting in the way of in the process.  He almost thinks he loses Ralts for a moment...only to find him a moment later staring at that book, turning the pages, trying to read it...

...the look his best friend gives him says it all.  "Alright, let's see what it says here...which parts do you want me to read?  Ah, pages 33 and 56?  Alright, let's see here...it says..."

Spoiler

After introductions and other matters were resolved with his Misdreavus, Ventus recalled her exited the Corsage's City and, with the help of his much trusted and extremely valued brothered Haziel, was standing outside the East Pokemon Center in Cress moments later. He gave his prophetic bird a much deserved pat on the hand and a handful of sunflower seeds from his satchel, and then entered the lobby and swiftly noticed Nathan over at a table with his Furret holding a.....TM? 

'By the looks of it, its appears to hold the knowledge of an Ice type move on it, a rare and valuable offense to posses. Hmm.......I would have to more closely inspect it and inquire to know what it is exactly, but its something my sister could potentially use......perhaps......' the empath thought to himself, mulling this new discovery over in his head until he nodded to himself, and glided over to where the young scholar was, taking a seat near him and garner him an inquisitive look.

"Greeting Nathan! I trust you've had a wonderful and relaxing day thus far, or so I wish it to be. We all need a little more peace and tranquility in our lives, in my esteemed opinion.... Anyhow, I could help but notice that Ice type TM you are holding. Pray tell, what exactly is the move on it? If its the right one, I'm willing to make a deal with you to acquire it for myself. Ice type coverage is always desired among those that can use it, after all."

Nathan's only half paying attention at first.

"Hm?  Oh, Ventus.  Yeah, it's an Ice type TM.  Found it in Mt. Sentry...quite the rare one...Icy Wind...normally, they only make these in Johto...unfortunately, that means their compatibility is usually only suited for pokemon from the Tohjo area or those that learn the move naturally...would have taught it to Forthright, but the machine doesn't know what to do with it...could teach it to Solomon or Starmie, though..."

Nathan stops muttering to himself.  Wait, did he hear that correctly?

Nathan sets the TM down and looks at Ventus.  "Hang on.  Hold up.  What do you even have that might be able to use it?  I highly doubt Ao Guang needs it, considering he's not going to be bothered at all by the types it's good against."

Emolga's chittering away, wondering who this strange looking person is and how Nathan knows him and...etc, etc, etc....