[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

"Huh? You mean... Are you implying that runes need to be written onto that stone? I...can read runes, but there are so many and how shall one know which ones to write onto or etch into it?"

[Dragonstrike]

"Huh? You mean... Are you implying that runes need to be written onto that stone? I...can read runes, but there are so many and how shall one know which ones to write onto or etch into it?"

"Maybe Solomon might know?  He knows a few things about days long past, after all...or maybe there are writings that might say what needs to be done?  I can translate any Old Unown messages we find along the way, or see if Solomon's Hidden Power can give us any additional hints when we reach the stone itself."

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

"Possible. Very possible... Yeah, you being able to translate any messages we stumble over along the way sounds helpful, indeed. Valder, thank you for that valuable hint. I'll make sure to check whether I have enough white and black chalk with me that I usually use for crafting, just in case."

"Ven, Heart... Have you anything to add, thoughts or concerns that would do well not to be bottled up? You haven't said much yet."

[Spiritmon]

Spoiler

Well, as he said in the text, Nathan's waiting in the lobby of the eastern Center.  Once Heart, Valder, Shiva, and Ventus have all arrived, Nathan suggests the conversation be taken to either a back room.

"Alright, now that everyone's found a seat..."  Rhea has curled around Nathan's bag, and Ralts is in Nathan's lap.

"...I've written up a list of things we probably need to be considering before we head into Mt. Sentry, courtesy of Tanuki's recommendations.  Spending some time tomorrow morning gathering this supplies is probably a good idea.  We don't know how long we're going to be down there for, so we need to be prepared."

- Lots of Food and Water (store extra in pokeballs to carry more)
- Light sources (Flashlights, headlamps...)
- Climbing Gear (pitons are particularly useful.  Can be used in combination with metal nets the local pokemart sells to hold back rock slides)
- A couple balls of kite string
- Digging tools
- Pokemon that can summon or find food and water
- Pokemon that can burrow and/or Dig
- Pokemon that can act as a light source (Illuminate, Fire types...)
- Pokemon that can heal others (Heal Pulse, Milk Drink, Softboiled, Wish...)
- Pokemon that can help in additional ways

"I've also written down some of the pokemon I've befriended that I think might be useful to have on hand."

- Calam the Absol (danger sense and Future Sight)
- Starmie (Illuminate and a Water type)
- Solomon the Slowking (there's a lot of Old Unown writing down there, apparently)
- Yule the Skiddo (Vine Whip)
- Swiftfire the Rapidash (dim light source and can generate money over a long period of time with Pay Day)
- Zippy and Princess the Combee (can help gather food and water)
- Grid the Galvantula (Can spin webbing and generate electricity if needed)
- Ditto (self explanatory)

"I'd like to ask for everyone else's input on these two things, too.  If we can figure out what pokemon we're bringing and what preparations we need to make tonight, we'll be able to save some time tomorrow morning."

Nathan passes some pens and papers around.  

@PhantomUnderYourDesk @Lord Windos @Spiritmon @Nylon

So, any items you guys want to add to the first list?  What pokemon do you have that you think will be useful in an extended underground trip and why?  I think it'd be helpful if we had a comprehensive list so we can figure out who brings what.

When Heart was finally able to reply the message he was half path in the pokemon center. He heard what Nathan was to say about the path to the Mt. Sentry. "Excelent list indeed. With that, we might be able to reach our path to Mt. Sentry with no problemo. I have evolved Viktor to his form as a Trevenant, so that way we might have a strong pokemon capable to deal with other ghosts and a supliment of herbs since Phantumps have cure illiness leafs, and I believe Trevenants have some similar effects." Heart take pen and a paper and make his own list of pokemon.

- Gustav (For Water sustaint and a upgraded Heal Pulse thanks to Mega Launcher)
- Rose (Fire-type to iluminate the area and strong moves such as Close Combat and Flare Blitz)
- Patrat (As a member from the Clan of Mt. Sentry, he know the path though there)
- Delta Onix (Even not knowing Dig, it might be useful to have a mount and since he lived in Mt. Sentry, that might help)
- Trevenant (Ill cure with the help of Shiva, and might scare any Ghost foe!)
- Gargryph (Healing ability can heal himself OR allies. That might be useful in our journey)

Heart notices something was...off. That smile on the Ralts of Nathan lap. Something is clearly strange.

(Want to try a test of Insight+Knowledge+Alert. Lets see if I can something about Ralts odd smile...)

[Iron]

Trevenant's leaves dont' have the same potency as Phantump's. His power is shepherding the forest.

[Dragonstrike]

Spoiler

When Heart was finally able to reply the message he was half path in the pokemon center. He heard what Nathan was to say about the path to the Mt. Sentry. "Excelent list indeed. With that, we might be able to reach our path to Mt. Sentry with no problemo. I have evolved Viktor to his form as a Trevenant, so that way we might have a strong pokemon capable to deal with other ghosts and a supliment of herbs since Phantumps have cure illiness leafs, and I believe Trevenants have some similar effects." Heart take pen and a paper and make his own list of pokemon.

- Gustav (For Water sustaint and ability a upgraded Heal Pulse thanks to Mega Launcher)
- Rose (Fire-type to iluminate the area and strong moves such as Close Combat and Flare Blitz)
- Patrat (As a member from the Clan of Mt. Sentry, he know the path though there)
- Delta Onix (Even not knowing Dig, it might be useful to have a mount and since he lived in Mt. Sentry, that might help)
- Trevenant (Ill cure with the help of Shiva, and might scare any Ghost foe!)
- Gargryph (Healing ability can heal himself OR allies. That might be useful in our journey)

Nathan looks at the list...adds some more notes to his own list.

Looks at Heart.

"How exactly does Gargryph heal itself and its allies, Heart?  I don't think you ever explained how it does that.  Does it know Heal Pulse or something? That doesn't heal itself, though...and it doesn't look like the type of pokemon that can use Milk Drink or Softboiled...hmmm..."

[Spiritmon]

Spoiler

Spoiler

When Heart was finally able to reply the message he was half path in the pokemon center. He heard what Nathan was to say about the path to the Mt. Sentry. "Excelent list indeed. With that, we might be able to reach our path to Mt. Sentry with no problemo. I have evolved Viktor to his form as a Trevenant, so that way we might have a strong pokemon capable to deal with other ghosts and a supliment of herbs since Phantumps have cure illiness leafs, and I believe Trevenants have some similar effects." Heart take pen and a paper and make his own list of pokemon.

- Gustav (For Water sustaint and ability a upgraded Heal Pulse thanks to Mega Launcher)
- Rose (Fire-type to iluminate the area and strong moves such as Close Combat and Flare Blitz)
- Patrat (As a member from the Clan of Mt. Sentry, he know the path though there)
- Delta Onix (Even not knowing Dig, it might be useful to have a mount and since he lived in Mt. Sentry, that might help)
- Trevenant (Ill cure with the help of Shiva, and might scare any Ghost foe!)
- Gargryph (Healing ability can heal himself OR allies. That might be useful in our journey)

Nathan looks at the list...adds some more notes to his own list.

Looks at Heart.

"How exactly does Gargryph heal itself and its allies, Heart?  I don't think you ever explained how it does that.  Does it know Heal Pulse or something?  That doesn't heal itself, though...and it doesn't look like the type of pokemon that can use Milk Drink or Softboiled...hmmm..."

"Well, its because of his ability: Rebuild. He have the power to use the stones around to rebuild lost parts of himself, healling him. And he demonstrate he can heal others. When I capture him, he...make a test of resolution with me and in the process I hurt myself during that test. He was able to heal me using his ability Rebuild in my body and expect the dizzy I feel, he heal me. I dont know if that is something all Gagryph race is capable off, or its only Gargryph who can do that. But if you want a proof you can always hit me with Psychic or any attack move."

[Dragonstrike]

"Well, its because of his ability: Rebuild. He have the power to use the stones around to rebuild lost parts of himself, healling him. And he demonstrate he can heal others. When I capture him, he...make a test of resolution with me and in the process I hurt myself during that test. He was able to heal me using his ability Rebuild in my body and expect the dizzy I feel, he heal me. I dont know if that is something all Gagryph race is capable off, or its only Gargryph who can do that. But if you want a proof you can always hit me with Psychic or any attack move."

Tempting, but Ralts doesn't receive any orders to do that. Not right this moment, that is.

"But how did it heal you?  It sounds like its ability only heals itself, right?  It had to have used some kind of move or something if it can only heal itself normally, right?"

[Spiritmon]

Spoiler

"Well, its because of his ability: Rebuild. He have the power to use the stones around to rebuild lost parts of himself, healling him. And he demonstrate he can heal others. When I capture him, he...make a test of resolution with me and in the process I hurt myself during that test. He was able to heal me using his ability Rebuild in my body and expect the dizzy I feel, he heal me. I dont know if that is something all Gagryph race is capable off, or its only Gargryph who can do that. But if you want a proof you can always hit me with Psychic or any attack move."

Tempting, but Ralts doesn't receive any orders to do that.  Not right this moment, that is.

"But how did it heal you?  It sounds like its ability only heals itself, right?  It had to have used some kind of move or something if it can only heal itself normally, right?"

Heart simple shrugles. "I dont know. Gargryph simple summon the stones around me and heal me. Like I say before Nats, the Gargryph race is rare, very much rare. Even in their homeland in Tandor, they are very much rare. Its not have so many information about the full extension of Gargryphs powers. There only a few Gargryphs around, and they appear time from time. I only was able to read the little information know: Ability, typing and the few moves know by him. I didnt even know he could use Rebuild to heal another ally. I may be a Pokemon Rare Collector, but I dont know everything. Perhaps a test would be good." Then I show the arm and ask Nathan. "Hit me with a move. Anyone. I vow myself to test that ability of Gargryph. Just to see if works just like last time."

[Dragonstrike]

Heart simple shrugles. "I dont know. Gargryph simple summon the stones around me and heal me. Like I say before Nats, the Gargryph race is rare, very much rare. Even in their homeland in Tandor, they are very much rare. Its not have so many information about the full extension of Gargryphs powers. There only a few Gargryphs around, and they appear time from time. I only was able to read the little information know: Ability, typing and the few moves know by him. I didnt even know he could use Rebuild to heal another ally. I may be a Pokemon Rare Collector, but I dont know everything. Perhaps a test would be good." Then I show the arm and ask Nathan. "Hit me with a move. Anyone. I vow myself to test that ability of Gargryph. Just to see if works just like last time."

"Alright, you asked for it then...Confusion."

It happens really, really fast.  Probably faster than everyone was expecting.

Confusion on Heart! (this might sting a little because Nathan's not holding back!)
Accuracy: 5 Dex + 3 Fight + 3 Canalize = 11 D6
Damage: 2 Power + 3 Strength + STAB - 3 Defense = 3 D6 (Ralts isn't holding the Pearl right now)
Effect: Confusion (1) [FYI, I take no responsibility if this Confuses Heart]