[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

It was a weird sight to see this precious Carbink frustrated, and the more Shiva watches how things develop, the more her side that doesn't want to battle grows, while at the same time she feels like it can barely avoided anymore.

The best she can do is cuddle Furret closer, and prepare to summon two more Pokemon to the scene for quick orders. Ugh... What has she run into here?

[Iron]

If you're taking shelter behind Furret, that will count as a Pokemon that is 'out'. Even if you give no further orders, it can confuse your Pokemon. Your Insight is high enough that you might well get away with it, though.

[Dragonstrike]

Carbink still seems very frustrated that you are not turning back despite its warnings. Yet that moment of hesitation was meaningful.

"...how confident are you in your battle capabilities, Carbink?  Do you think you and the Geodude can handle a simple fight without relying on explosions if there's no danger of getting instantly wiped out as a group?  Somehow, I get the impression that you could handle yourself without risking life and limb due to your own attacks.  So why risk your life if you don't have to?  Is there any reason to self destruct and harm yourselves if the opposition isn't trying to outright obliterate you? We mean you no harm, so don't harm yourselves because of us."

[Iron]

Carbink still seems very frustrated that you are not turning back despite its warnings. Yet that moment of hesitation was meaningful.

"...how confident are you in your battle capabilities, Carbink?  Do you think you and the Geodude can handle a simple fight without relying on explosions if there's no danger of getting instantly wiped out as a group?  Somehow, I get the impression that you could handle yourself without risking life and limb due to your own attacks.  So why risk your life if you don't have to?  Is there any reason to self destruct and harm yourselves if the opposition isn't trying to outright obliterate you?  We mean you no harm, so don't harm yourselves because of us."

Nathan's barking up the wrong tree here, and Carbink hops forward again, ready to attack. None of Nathan's words there had the slightest effect. If anything, Carbink looks affronted.

Time to decide if you're fleeing or staying. 

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Time to decide if you're fleeing or staying. 

(I'm still prefering to flee, and I'm willing to bid XP to do so, depends what Nathan's up to now.)



There is a clear flash of fear washing over Shiva's expression as the Carbink leaped forwards, and she cuddles her Furret even more in the means of comfort, which he returned and accepted with a low chirp.

Nathan however receives a somewhat deadpan and worried look from her. "Nathan, really, to me if feels like we should leave now, we can still find a different way. I'm sorry that we invaded your teriitory and messed with you, precious Carbink, please know that we didn't do so on purpose." This fairy was agressive - and Shiva very well knows how malicious a affronted fairy can be if put on edge.

[Dragonstrike]

Time to decide if you're fleeing or staying. 

*sigh*

"...fine.  We're going, then.  But when the men with the metal gauntlets come, I hope you don't put yourselves at risk.  They won't hesitate to take advantage of you taking yourselves out of the picture."

[Spiritmon]

Spoiler

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(6)(4)(4)(6)(2)(1) Not too bad. You and Rose play a song you think Larvesta would like. Larvesta tries to stay asleep longer, so you play a little louder, until it wakes up. It rotates around and looks at you, clearly annoyed at being woken.

(I was not interest in capture Larversta before, but I see his abilities and have Flame Body. Might help Heart with his Beldum Egg problem)

Heart and Rose bow in respect in apologizing the sleeping of Volcarona. "Sorry about disturbing you sleeping Larversta. We were trying to awake you or at least make a good song for ya. We are travelers in this mountain and we just passing by here. Sorry again for disturb your sleeping." Heart then search his bag and sit in the ground. Rose sit too beside him. He takes out the Blood Oranges Rose like so much and give to her. For Heart himself, he takes the mustard, bread and cheese and prepare himself a sandwitch. Also, Heart takes out the sweet fruit jam and offered some food with Larversta. "You might be hungry after sleep for quite a while. You can eat some food we have brought. Feel free my friend." And to show the jam its not poison or anything, Heart prove a bit and eat a bit. "See? No danger of poison." Then Heart begin to eat his sandwitch. Larversta is free to join too.

Insight + empathy: (4)(2)(1)(1) Larvesta eats the food, and likes it, but when it finishes, it starts worming its way back up the mini tunnel where it was sleeping. Seems attracted to the warmth at the back of the wall.

"Wait wait! Don't you want join with me? I have more plenty of food like that one. And some fire pokemon who can help you keep warm whatever's you need. And even more important: One friend some mine have Pokemon who can produce honey via Combee." Heart then return Rose and bring Patrat. "This little one can confirm everything. Patrat could you please talk a bit with Larversta? And who knows Larversta? You might find a mate in our journey who knows? What you say?"

[Iron]

Time to decide if you're fleeing or staying. 

*sigh*

"...fine.  We're going, then.  But when the men with the metal gauntlets come, I hope you don't put yourselves at risk.  They won't hesitate to take advantage of you taking yourselves out of the picture."

Carbink chirps in reply. 

Retreat rolls: 
Nathan: (2)(1)(5)(2)(6) + (6) from Swiftfire
Shiva: (5)(2)(3) + (5) 

Carbink: (6)(5)
Geodude only have 1 Dex, they cannot keep up with you.

Carbink launches a Power Gem at Swiftfire.

2 Dex + 3 Fight + 2 = 7d6
(5)(4)(6)(6)(3)(1)(1)
4 Str + 3 power +1 stab +1 Hard rock -3 vit = 6d6+1
(2)(3)(5)(1)(1)(4) Swiftfire takes 2 dmg, but Carbink doesn't pursue beyond the arch where it hangs.

Tunneling beyond Carbink's senses will probably take Durant a full 2 Encounter slots, but not an entire day. 

[Iron]

Spoiler

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(6)(4)(4)(6)(2)(1) Not too bad. You and Rose play a song you think Larvesta would like. Larvesta tries to stay asleep longer, so you play a little louder, until it wakes up. It rotates around and looks at you, clearly annoyed at being woken.

(I was not interest in capture Larversta before, but I see his abilities and have Flame Body. Might help Heart with his Beldum Egg problem)

Heart and Rose bow in respect in apologizing the sleeping of Volcarona. "Sorry about disturbing you sleeping Larversta. We were trying to awake you or at least make a good song for ya. We are travelers in this mountain and we just passing by here. Sorry again for disturb your sleeping." Heart then search his bag and sit in the ground. Rose sit too beside him. He takes out the Blood Oranges Rose like so much and give to her. For Heart himself, he takes the mustard, bread and cheese and prepare himself a sandwitch. Also, Heart takes out the sweet fruit jam and offered some food with Larversta. "You might be hungry after sleep for quite a while. You can eat some food we have brought. Feel free my friend." And to show the jam its not poison or anything, Heart prove a bit and eat a bit. "See? No danger of poison." Then Heart begin to eat his sandwitch. Larversta is free to join too.

Insight + empathy: (4)(2)(1)(1) Larvesta eats the food, and likes it, but when it finishes, it starts worming its way back up the mini tunnel where it was sleeping. Seems attracted to the warmth at the back of the wall.

"Wait wait! Don't you want join with me? I have more plenty of food like that one. And some fire pokemon who can help you keep warm whatever's you need. And even more important: One friend some mine have Pokemon who can produce honey via Combee." Heart then return Rose and bring Patrat. "This little one can confirm everything. Patrat could you please talk a bit with Larversta? And who knows Larversta? You might find a mate in our journey who knows? What you say?"

That's a new one we haven't heard before! But Larvesta is a proud Pokemon, so we'll see. I'll give you +1 for it.



(3)(5)(2)(5) +1 = 3 successes.
Will: (6)(1)(4)(3)(4)(4)(5)(2)(5)

Heart gets the feeling Larvesta just doesn't trust him with such an important task. After all, he's a surface dweller!

[PhantomUnderYourDesk]

Back to the main path they went then, along the way Shiva did not speak a word and used the few minutes to wind down from the shock of almost falling prey to the trap of these stony Pokemon and the fear of seeing this Carbink totally unafraid to attack them with everything it and its ilk had.

....As if to underline this thought even more, it shoot a Power Gem as a farewell at Swiftfire, which caused Shiva, in a matter of startle, shock and unpleasant surpise, to hug Nathan in front of her tightly.

She got the feeling that they were protecting something - what, she could only guess, but something told Shiva that it was very worth it. Finding out what it was was nothing she wanted to do however, way to risky for her taste!


As soon as they have retreated to the others, Shiva ONCE AGAIN practicaly flung her arms around Ventus' neck to pull him into another close embrace, not minding Malphena being outside and beside him. She could barely hold a sob back, and she's still somewhat scared. "Veeeeeeen! My, I'm incredibly delighted to see you again.... Danger...ahead. Malicious Fairy Type! Carbink, and three Geodude ready to explode! Scary.... Willing to attack.... Could cause a cave-in! Nathan tried to talk 'em down, no avail. We fled. *sniffle* ......That Durant of yours....can it dug a tunnel to avoid us meeting them again?"